General, your wife has gone to deliver another calf for your horse.

Why do you always look at me like that?

Jiang Nuanzhi was very dissatisfied with their expressions: "If it were you, wouldn't your legs go weak?"

Upon hearing this, everyone around fell silent.

In fact, none of them ever imagined that they would be able to confront the Regent at the Regent's Palace.

Put your own words in mind.
The way everyone looked at Jiang Nuanzhi changed even further.

Even if the God of War, Li Rong, were to wake up, would he really do better than she did this time?
Dongzang's eyes showed a hint of heartache: "Yes, Madam has been busy for so long without a moment's rest. She must be exhausted. Shall I carry you on my back?"

It has to be said that this is the first time Dongzang has been so close to and felt so sorry for Jiang Nuanzhi.

Perhaps because they had just gone through hardships together, she felt quite close to everyone at this moment and offered to carry Dongzang without much hesitation. However, the next second, she suddenly looked up: "Wait—"

"I almost forgot about this, Dongcang, please keep this safe."

As she spoke, Jiang Nuanzhi reached into her bosom and pulled out a brocade pouch.

Dongzang was stunned for a moment: "This is..."

Jiang Nuanzhi: "This is Xiao Yuanshan's blood. I told him to wash it off, and then I specially wrapped it in a specially made, airtight brocade bag."

Dong Cang immediately put away the brocade pouch, then looked at Jiang Nuanzhi with confusion: "Madam, didn't we get a bottle of Xiao Yuanshan's blood?"

Jiang Nuanzhi nodded: "We got it, but who knows if he poisoned it? Xiao Yuanshan is unpredictable, so it's better to be safe. By the way, senior, give the bottle of blood you have to Dongzang as well. Dongzang, remember, don't keep it close to your body. Wrap it up and put it on the carriage, lest it explode like his rice."

"Yes, you're right!" Dongzang nodded in deep agreement.

"Yes, what the young master said makes sense."

The old man in black no longer had the reluctant look he had when he followed Jiang Nuanzhi. Now, upon hearing the words, he handed the porcelain bottle to Dongzang and even looked at Jiang Nuanzhi kindly: "Young Master, may we follow you to your residence to see your master?"

Jiang Nuanzhi blinked twice, then shook her head vigorously like a rattle drum: "No, no, no, I'm not the old man's disciple, I'm not worthy to be your young master!"

"Aren't you...?"

Both guardians frowned, exchanged a glance subconsciously, their eyes filled with confusion.

“If you are not, why are the seals of the successive masters of our national teacher’s mansion in your hands?”

Jiang Nuanzhi was stunned for a moment, and when she saw that the jade pendant had been accidentally pulled out halfway while she was taking out the brocade pouch, she was immediately taken aback: "You mean this? This is what the old man gave me before he fell into a coma."

The old man in black smiled and said, "Then you must be the young master."

Jiang Nuanzhi blinked twice: "No, wait until the old man wakes up, believe me or not, he'll immediately ask me for it back?"

Upon hearing this, the two guardians were momentarily at a loss, after all, their master's temperament was indeed difficult to predict.

“However, my son is the old man’s apprentice. One day, I’ll definitely be able to coax this thing into my hands.” Jiang Nuanzhi said, carefully stuffing it back into her arms. Judging from the way the two people who came, she knew it must be a good thing!
The two protectors were also stunned. How were they, as subordinates, supposed to respond to such a question?

Wait, she said her son was her master's apprentice?
Wouldn't that make her an equal to her master?
What should we call them?
Jiang Nuanzhi was naturally unaware of their predicament. At this moment, she calmed herself down, and her legs were no longer so weak.

He tried to get up, but the next second, Dongzang carried him on his back.

"Madam, let me help you into the carriage. Let's hurry home and get away from this troublesome place."

Jiang Nuanzhi didn't stand on ceremony. She found a comfortable spot and turned to the group, saying, "By the way, Grand Tutor Fang, the two seniors, and Commander Liu, would you all like to come back with me? I owe you all a great debt of gratitude for helping me escape danger today. Otherwise, Dongzang and I alone would probably be buried here. We've won our first battle today, and I'm afraid none of you have had a meal yet. How about we come back for a simple meal and a couple of jars of wine to celebrate?"

"well!"

The two protectors were naturally more than willing.

After all, they hadn't seen their master for many years, and there was even a hint of hidden excitement in their eyes. Without saying a word, they followed.

"Wait, Master said before that we weren't allowed to follow."

"But we went back with Dr. Jiang at her invitation, so it shouldn't be considered a rash trip, right?"

"That's natural, isn't it?"

Despite saying this, the two still seemed unsure. They both looked at Jiang Nuanzhi and said, "Doctor Jiang, if the master blames us, please put in a good word for us."

Jiang Nuanzhi thumped her chest loudly: "Don't worry, there won't be any problems! He definitely won't wake up today."

The two protectors: "."

Something doesn't sound right about that.
Jiang Nuanzhi ignored them and instead focused her gaze on Grand Tutor Fang and Commander Liu.

Commander Liu didn't mince words, and instructed the man leading the elite guard behind him: "You hurry back and report to the Emperor. I'll escort Physician Jiang home."

As he said this, he nodded to Jiang Nuanzhi: "I am also worried about the general's current situation, so I will shamelessly go back with you?"

Jiang Nuanzhi nodded with a smile, then looked at Grand Tutor Fang beside her with a beaming smile.

Grand Tutor Fang actually wanted to go home; his wife and children were waiting for him. But in the end, he nodded and said, "I shall obey your command."

Firstly, he had received the Emperor's order and naturally had to complete the task well. Secondly, he was genuinely curious about the woman in front of him, who was about the same age as his granddaughter but was so insightful and worldly-wise.

He simply waved to a guard next to him, telling him to go back to the manor to deliver the message first, while he went to check on things.

"Then please get on the carriage quickly, we're leaving now."

Jiang Nuanzhi got into her carriage and collapsed immediately: "I'm exhausted."

He then immediately instructed, "Dongzang, send someone to tell Linchun that we're having hot pot tonight. It doesn't have to be anything special; just bring what you have at home. As long as we're full, that's fine."

"Hey."

Dongcang put down the plate of pastries he had picked up, turned around and went out to give instructions.

When she returned a short while later, Jiang Nuanzhi had already eaten half of the dessert plate in front of her.

Dongzang brought her a cup of tea, feeling relieved: "Madam, it was really a close call today. I never expected that Xiao Yuanshan would actually release them in the end. I thought he was going to discard them after learning the acupuncture technique."

After saying this, Dongzang vaguely met Jiang Nuanzhi's resentful gaze and choked up: "Um, I absolutely did not mean to say that you, Madam, are a donkey."

Jiang Nuanzhi rolled her eyes at her: "It would have been better not to explain at all."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "Xiao Yuanshan isn't stupid. Grand Tutor Fang and Commander Liu are both with him, which shows the Emperor's attitude is resolute. If he really does that, wouldn't he truly be a traitor?"

Furthermore, as far as he was concerned, the Emperor didn't have many days left to live, and Xuan Ting was nothing but a greenhorn. These old cronies like A Rong were merely clinging to life; what was there to be impatient about in waiting a little longer?
Furthermore, I will be frequently visiting the Prince's residence for the next three months. If he wants to kill me, there will be plenty of opportunities; there's no need to confront the Emperor directly. (End of Chapter)