PDLP Chapter 448 If You Resign, I Will Ask for Divorce
Chapter 448 If You Resign, I Will Ask for Divorce
Jiang Ningwan returned to Prince Chu's Mansion with mixed feelings.
Everyone looked gloomy.
The house was particularly cold in the deep winter.
After nightfall, the sounds of bustle could be faintly heard from the streets, and there were fireworks in the night sky.
Jiang Ningwan asked Li Chun, "What day is it today? Why is it so lively outside?"
Lichun added some charcoal to the stove and said, "Tomorrow is the Lantern Festival."
"It's been very lively at night these past few days, but the princess was so focused on the prince that she didn't notice."
Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan was slightly stunned.
It turns out that the Lantern Festival is almost here.
Jiang Ningwan instructed, "Let's make some arrangements tomorrow and hang some lanterns in the mansion to make it more lively."
Lichun nodded in agreement.
After adding more charcoal to the fire, Lichun left the room.
Jiang Ningwan stayed in the room alone.
Stayed up all night.
The next morning, Jiang Ningwan came to Prince Yi's Mansion again.
Qin Beihuang was very surprised by her arrival and invited her to sit in the pavilion in the inner courtyard and drink tea.
The maid brought some snacks.
Qin Beihuang quickly handed it to her and said, "These are all your favorites. Try them."
Jiang Ningwan glanced at it and said, "I haven't liked it for a long time."
Qin Beihuang was startled for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's okay. People's preferences always change. Maybe you'll like it again in the future."
As he spoke, he poured tea for Jiang Ningwan.
The heat spread.
Jiang Ningwan's clear voice rang out slowly: "I agree to your terms."
At that moment, Qin Beihuang's whole body trembled.
His expression was complicated.
There is uncontrollable joy, but also jealousy that is hard to hide.
The life of the King of Chu was so important to her that she agreed to his request after only one day of consideration.
"Have you thought about it? Are you willing to marry me?" Qin Beihuang confirmed nervously.
Afraid that Jiang Ningwan would go back on her word.
Jiang Ningwan nodded, "I've thought about it."
"But you have to save the King of Chu first, then I can divorce him. He has been in a coma and there is no way to divorce him."
"I can only marry you after I divorce him."
Hearing this, Qin Beihuang hesitated for a moment, was cautious and did not agree immediately.
"You can ask for a divorce."
"Today's Lantern Festival palace banquet is a good opportunity. Although the King of Chu's injury has not been made public, everyone has heard of it."
"You ask for a divorce, and the Emperor will agree."
In fact, whether the emperor agrees or not is one thing. He first needs to see Jiang Ningwan’s attitude and whether he really wants a divorce.
Jiang Ningwan thought about it and said, "Okay, then you should resign first."
"If you resign, I will ask for permission to divorce you."
Qin Beihuang thought about it and agreed.
"it is good."
Both of them were on guard and did not dare to trust each other, so they could only give in.
At the Lantern Festival palace banquet, let the other party see your attitude and sincerity first.
This transaction can go ahead.
"Then we'll discuss it after the palace banquet tonight." Jiang Ningwan said and left.
Qin Beihuang saw her out the door.
My heart leaped with joy and I couldn't hide my happiness.
It was worth it that he spent such a huge price to buy the extremely cold ice silkworm!
Jiang Ningwan will be back to him soon!
He paced back and forth in the yard excitedly, and then ordered the maid: "Clean the Pillow Moon Pavilion again and replace all the bedding with new ones, and change them to red!"
"Go to Mantingfang and buy some new clothes and hang them in the closet."
After saying that, he felt something was wrong and said, "Forget it, I'll pick it myself!"
He spent a day preparing to welcome Jiang Ningwan back.
In the evening, he changed into new clothes and went to the palace for a banquet.
Jiang Ningwan had also boarded the carriage and entered the palace.
During the Lantern Festival palace banquet, the lights were on, there was singing and dancing in the Taiming Hall, and the aroma of fine wine filled the air.
The Queen did not show up at the palace banquet today. I guess she was too ill to go out.
Qin Chengqian is still in the imperial mausoleum and has not been brought back.
Now that Concubine Rong has gained the emperor's favor and sits on the throne of empress, Qin Wenli showed off her sword skills in the palace and won the emperor's praise, which made the emperor happy.
Now the situation is clear, the Ling family is in power, which is enviable.
Jiang Ningwan sat quietly and no one noticed her.
After three rounds of drinks, Jiang Ningwan looked towards Qin Beihuang not far away, and he met her gaze.
Then Qin Beihuang picked up the wine glass and drank it all, as if he had made a major decision.
Stand up and walk forward.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
The emperor said calmly, "If you have anything to say, please report it to the court tomorrow!"
Qin Beihuang said in a loud voice: "I have something important to report!"
The emperor was helpless, "What's the matter?"
Qin Beihuang said firmly, "My old illness has recurred since winter, and Su Yi's death is a severe blow. I've been exhausted and I'm afraid I can't handle this heavy responsibility. I'm resigning from the position of General Xuanwei!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire Taiming Palace fell silent.
Everyone was shocked.
Qin Beihuang actually wanted to resign.
He is still young, at the age to work hard, but he wants to resign!
The emperor was also surprised. "You are injured, just take good care of yourself. You are not needed to go to the battlefield now, so why resign?"
Qin Beihuang turned to look at Jiang Ningwan and said, "Daning now has so many brave and skilled generals, and the world-renowned General Jiang. I am ashamed to be inferior to him."
"I am no longer able to lead the troops. I have failed Your Majesty's high expectations and deserve death!"
Seeing his firm attitude, the emperor thought for a moment and said, "If you have considered it carefully, I will approve it."
"It seems that you, like your father, only want to be a leisurely prince. If so, then you will inherit your father's throne, be named Prince Yi, enjoy the salary, and rest assured to recuperate."
Qin Beihuang immediately knelt down to express his gratitude.
Jiang Ningwan narrowed her eyes slightly, a cold light flashed in her eyes. Qin Beihuang really resigned from his post.
Just as he was thinking this, the emperor suddenly said, "The Lingwei Army is well-trained, so the Xuanwei Army will be handed over to Jiang Ningwan."
Jiang Ningwan was startled and quickly stood up to express her gratitude.
Qin Beihuang's prediction turned out to be correct, and he was actually incorporated into Ling Wei's army.
She always felt that Qin Beihuang was not simple and he knew too many things.
After sitting back in the chair, Jiang Ningwan casually poured a glass of wine.
When she raised her eyes, she saw Qin Beihuang's eyes signaling to her that it was time for her to ask for permission to divorce.
Jiang Ningwan pretended not to see it.
At this time, the emperor's voice came: "I heard that the King of Chu is ill. Is his condition serious?"
Jiang Ningwan stood up and replied, "Yes, he is sick. It should be an old illness. I think it will be fine."
An ambiguous light flashed in the emperor's eyes. "Send the imperial physician to the Prince of Chu's mansion later. This old illness can't be delayed."
"Yes."
At this moment, Qin Beihuang was already a little restless on the chair, staring at Jiang Ningwan, but he couldn't wait for Jiang Ningwan to ask for permission to divorce.
The singing and dancing continued at the banquet until the emperor grew tired and Concubine Rong sent him back to his bedroom to rest.
Qin Beihuang finally couldn't hold back any longer and walked towards Jiang Ningwan, "Come out and talk!"
Many people around noticed that Jiang Ningwan remained as still as a mountain and said frankly, "Is there something you can't say here?"
Qin Beihuang simply sat down beside him and asked in a low voice, "Didn't we agree that I would resign and you would ask for my permission to divorce me?"
"Could it be that you regret it?"
Jiang Ningwan held the wine glass and drank slowly, "Yes, I regret it."
As soon as these words were spoken, Qin Beihuang's face changed, and his eyes were full of anger.
"you!"
"You don't want the Extreme Ice Silkworm anymore? You don't want to save the King of Chu's life?"