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Jiang Xi returned to the Listening Rain Pavilion and asked Yin Ye, "Has the Emperor left the front hall?"
Yin Ye chuckled and replied, "He just left, and his expression was terrible, as if one of the concubines had put a green hat on him."
Han Yue twitched his lips and said, "Yin Ye, can you not speak like that?" Jiang Xi smiled lightly at his words.
She continued, "Now that the Emperor has left, those Ministers will probably be eager to follow suit. The Chancellor's Birthday Banquet this time has certainly been unforgettable."
Yin Ye's gossiping nature kicked in again.
"Miss, the Chancellor is your biological father! They say at home one follows the father, and when married one follows the husband."
Jiang Xi shot him a sidelong glance and said, "What does it matter that he is my biological father? Should I help him do wrong? My father certainly does not approve of me marrying your lord; do you think I should listen to him?"
Yin Ye immediately shook his head vigorously, saying, "Absolutely not. The master has finally cheered up; if you don't marry him, he'll turn back into that cold-faced Yama again."
No one understood his lord's temperament better than Yin Ye; the guards often felt as if they were in an ice cellar.
Fong Yang cleared his throat and approached, saying, "Yin Ye, go tell the ministers that anyone who dares to gossip about today's events will face my wrath. Also, pass on my order for Lin Fan to come to Feng Yang immediately." Yin Ye quickly took his leave to carry out the command.
Jiang Xi pursed her lips and chuckled, saying, "Yin Ye is truly worried about the lord's marriage."
Fong Yang looked at Jiang Xi with a slight movement of his brows and said, "Once we are married, he won't have so much to say."
Madam Jiang finished tidying up and walked over, saying, "Your Highness, there's no need to trouble General Lin to escort me; I have enough manpower."
Fong Yang turned and replied, "Lin Fan is under my command. Not only does the Emperor know this, but Chancellor Jiang also knows that the Emperor will not let today's matter rest easily. He will surely send a large number of people to pursue. Even if your lady has enough manpower, she will still have to deal with many troubles; it's better to be cautious."
Madam Jiang nodded upon hearing this and said, "Then I will trouble General Lin." She then turned her gaze to Jiang Xi and said, "Xi'er, once General Lin arrives, you should go back with His Highness to the Regent's Palace and live well; there's no need to stay here and face your father's questioning and anger. This place is no longer your home; if there's nothing urgent, don't come back."
Jiang Xi stepped forward and hugged her mother, saying, "Mother, I understand. You don't need to worry about me; I'm more concerned about you. Please take care of yourself on the way back."
Madam Jiang patted her shoulder and said, "Don't worry." She then waved for a maid to bring over a wooden box and said, "This contains the property deeds and savings from my shop in the capital; all the banknotes are now entrusted to you."
Jiang Xi paused for a moment before asking, "Mother, don't we need to use any silver for the return trip?"
Madam Jiang shook her head and replied, "No need. I'm going back to Tianqi to enjoy wealth and glory. If I have to take out my own silver to settle things, then why should I go back at all?"
Jiang Xi was slightly taken aback, but soon was impressed by her mother's confidence. "Alright, with a temperament and confidence like yours, you shouldn't suffer anywhere."
As they prepared to leave the Listening Rain Pavilion, Feng rushed over with a look of reproach. "Sister, are you planning to empty the Prime Minister's Residence before you leave?"
Madam Jiang's gaze sharpened as she said, "Don't call me sister; we have no relation. Rest assured, I won't take a single coin that belongs to the Prime Minister's Residence. The keys to the storeroom will belong to you from now on."
Feng felt anger rising but held back for the sake of silver. She asked, "How much silver is left in the storeroom?"
Madam Jiang looked at her as if she were an idiot and replied, "There’s no silver in the storeroom, only a few bolts of silk and some antique jade pieces bestowed by the Emperor. If you want silver, you can trade those; from now on, these matters are your responsibility."
Jiang Xi nearly laughed out loud upon realizing her mother had a bit of a wicked side. How could one trade items bestowed by the Emperor for silver? Was her mother hoping they would die faster? Feng shouted angrily, "You’re taking all the silver away! How are we supposed to live after this? Sister has enjoyed the wealth of the Prime Minister's Residence for so many years, and now that you're leaving, you want to take everything with you. Do you think that's appropriate?"
Madam Jiang had never seen someone so shameless. "You want me to leave my dowry for you? I have no ties with Jiang Xingzhi anymore; why should I subsidize him and you concubines? You come from a prestigious family; don’t you have any sense of propriety?"
Jiang Xi interjected at the right moment, saying, "General Lin is waiting outside; let’s not waste any more time."
Madam Jiang nodded in agreement, and the mother-daughter pair walked away as if no one else existed.
Feng knew well who had supported Feng Yang all these years. Now she could finally take control of the household affairs, but what good was an empty storeroom in her hands?
Madam Jiang and Jiang Xi stepped out of the Prime Minister's Residence. Several sturdy guards were loading bundles and boxes onto a carriage when suddenly Jiang Xingzhi's cold voice rang out behind them. "Yuan, wait! Are you really willing to part with our years of marital affection?"
Madam Jiang could see clearly that he wasn't reluctant about their relationship; he was clearly reluctant about losing his money.
With a faint smile, she replied, "What’s this? Does the Prime Minister wish to keep me? Haven't you always wanted to divorce me? Today I’m doing you a favor; you should be happy."
Jiang Xingzhi's face darkened as he struggled to find words. Madam Jiang turned around and walked away while saying, "Let’s part amicably; we can still maintain our dignity. From now on, I have no ties with Jiang Manor. Chancellor, take care of yourself!"
Before getting into the carriage, Madam Jiang reluctantly reminded Jiang Xi and the prince, "Be good; once I settle down, I'll write to you."
Jiang Xi nodded and said, "Take care on the road, Mother."
Fong Yang walked over and stood beside Jiang Xi, casually instructing Lin Fan, "Make sure to deliver the lady safely. If you encounter anyone causing trouble along the way, don't hold back, no matter who they are."
Jiang Xi politely added, "Thank you for your hard work, General Lin."
Lin Fan respectfully replied, "Your Highness and Lady Jiang need not worry; I will ensure the lady's safety."
After sixteen years of marital affection, their bond was severed, and there would be no more Madam Jiang—only Princess Apocalypse Murong Xi.
She waved goodbye to Jiang Xi from inside the carriage as Jiang Xi and Fong Yang watched the convoy gradually disappear from view.
The Feng spoke up as if awakening from a dream, "The Prime Minister just let her go like that. What are we supposed to do now?"
Jiang Xingzhi frowned and said, "What can I do? With the Regent's people escorting her, what can I do?" He coldly turned away.
The Feng shot a resentful glance at Jiang Xi outside the gate before turning around in frustration to leave.
Fong Yang gently wrapped an arm around Jiang Xi and said, "Let's go; it's time for us to return as well."
Just as they were about to step away, a eunuch knelt before them and said, "Regent requests a moment. The Empress Dowager summons Lady Jiang; please enter the palace immediately."
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