Chapter 2 The Next Day

The next day.

Having spent a night of ecstasy, Jiang Chen rose, feeling refreshed.

At this time, the Consort Shu, exhausted until the first light of dawn, was still sound asleep.

Looking at her slightly tired pretty face, Jiang Chen felt a great tenderness in his heart. After placing a kiss on her smooth forehead, he tiptoed out of the room, moving the washing place to the outer hall to avoid waking the beauty on the couch.

After washing up, changing clothes, and having a simple breakfast.

Jiang Chen left, surrounded by eunuchs such as Feng Jin.

Of course, before boarding the dragon辇, he did not forget to leave a message for the evening, reassuring Consort Shu.

The rule of the Great Wei Dynasty was a court session every other day.

In the absence of court meetings, Jiang Chen usually spent his mornings in the Hall of Diligent Governance, and today was no exception.

First, he finished reviewing the memorials piled up on the imperial desk.

Then, Jiang Chen took Jiang Mu, the grandson of Duke Dingguo, to Yang Muxi's small courtyard.

Although he had not spent much time with this纨绔子弟 (wan ku zi di, good-for-nothing son of rich and influential parents), Jiang Chen's ability to recognize people now allowed him to see right through this young man.

Jiang Mu was born into wealth, spoiled by his parents, had a bit of cleverness, and was also morally corrupt… This kind of person, no matter which country or era, was an absolute menace.

Therefore, to deal with him, one must be ruthless!

And Yang Muxi, who was not afraid of the powerful, was skilled, and particularly stubborn, was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

After all, this woman dared to kill even the emperor. If Jiang Mu, a second-generation heir, offended her… Jiang Chen estimated that she could twist off the young man's head.

Thinking this, a hint of expectation appeared in Jiang Chen's eyes, and he glanced meaningfully at Jiang Mu, who was huddled in the corner of the carriage.

For the sake of your grandfather and family, I can't move against you, but jianghu people are different.

If you're still not honest and secretly engage in petty actions, then be prepared to be crippled!

As if sensing Jiang Chen's malice, Jiang Mu, who had been staring blankly at the floor, suddenly felt a chill and looked around warily.

What's going on? This feeling… Could it be that His Majesty isn't ready to let me go and is going to take me out to torture me?

No, I have to think of a way to save myself!

Suburban courtyard.

The gate of the long-empty courtyard was opened. Yang Muxi, who had received Jiang Chen's message in advance, was waiting in the courtyard, pruning the bamboo in the corner of the wall.

Hearing the movement, she came forward to greet him and said, "Jiang Chen, what's the matter that you suddenly asked me to come back urgently? I haven't finished with the Imperial City Division yet!"

"By the way, I heard people talking about the murder case in the capital when I entered the city. They said the murderer is related to the Church of the Fire Worship… Our Taiping Dao has fought with this sect several times. Do you want me to help you?"

Sensing the concern in Yang Muxi's words, Jiang Chen felt a warmth in his heart. He took her hand and walked towards the main hall, saying, "No need, I'm already handling this matter, so I won't trouble you."

"The Imperial City Division is already tiring enough. If I give you more tasks, I wouldn't bear it."

Yang Muxi's pretty face turned red, unable to withstand such care. She lowered her eyes and said, "It's, it's alright. The people you picked have good roots, and they are obedient and can endure hardship, so training them is quite smooth and doesn't take much effort."

Jiang Chen squeezed her jade hand: "Let's not talk about that. I'm here this time to add another person to your care!"

"However, this person is different from those good seedlings… He's a wan ku, which is very troublesome."

"Wan ku?" Yang Muxi's voice turned cold, and a cold light flashed in her beautiful eyes.

She hated those powerful and influential children who bullied others the most. She would severely teach them a lesson whenever she saw them. What was this guy trying to do by sending such an eyesore? Was he trying to annoy her?

"Jiang Chen, don't go too far. I agreed to help you train the Imperial City Division because it will benefit the people after it's done."

"But a wan ku, wanting me, the leader of Taiping Dao, to teach him, is he worthy?!"

Feeling the unkind gaze of the person beside her, Jiang Chen's heart tightened, and he quickly smiled apologetically: "Cough, Muxi, I know it's difficult for you, but Jiang Mu's identity is complicated and involves many forces. We can't abandon him… That's why I shamelessly came to ask for your help."

Yang Muxi made no secret of her displeasure, shook off his hand, and snorted: "You're trying to deceive me again!"

"You are the emperor, even if this Jiang Mu's identity is higher, can it be higher than yours? However, I'm really curious now. What is this guy's background that can make you be a lobbyist?"

Jiang Chen pretended to be helpless: "This kid is nothing special, but his grandfather is very famous. He is the Duke Dingguo, personally appointed by the late emperor, who has guarded the south for the Great Wei for more than twenty years and has made great military achievements!"

"Such a loyal minister asked me to teach his descendants, so as not to have no successors. I really can't refuse."

Hearing the words 'Duke Dingguo', the displeasure on Yang Muxi's face instantly dissipated.

She also admired this great hero who defended the country outside the gate, but it was difficult to believe that such a figure would have such an unpromising descendant.

"The guy outside the door, is he really Duke Dingguo's grandson?"

Meeting Yang Muxi's suspicious gaze, Jiang Chen nodded and said, "To be precise, he is the only grandson!"

"Duke Dingguo has three sons and one daughter, but unfortunately, his three sons all joined the army early and died on the battlefield, leaving no bloodline."

"Now, his heir is only the son born to his only daughter, that is, Jiang Mu, so it is inevitable that he is a little spoiled… Therefore, he has developed his domineering temper."

"But such a person can only be a rich young master. In the future, he will never be able to shoulder the burden of the army, so I had the idea of sending him to you."

"In order to avoid Duke Dingguo having no successors and a hundred-battle elite army disbanding miserably."

After saying that, Jiang Chen leaned closer and took Yang Muxi's jade hand again: "Muxi, you don't want to see this kind of thing happen, do you?"

Although these words were purely to fool her and were somewhat exaggerated, they also contained some sincerity.

Duke Dingguo had shed blood for the Great Wei after all, and Jiang Chen was unwilling to see him have no successors and his family decline from now on. If he could train Jiang Mu well, it would be a meritorious deed.

"Well… okay. For the sake of Duke Dingguo, I'll take this kid."

Yang Muxi thought for a moment and made a decisive decision, then sighed again: "It is said that spoiling a child is like killing a child. Now it seems that it is true."

"Jiang Chen, you know my character. Even if this Jiang Mu has a special background, I can't hold back. If he bumps into something during the lesson and leaves scars, don't blame me."

Looking at Yang Muxi's expression of 'I'll leave immediately if you don't agree', Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile: "Don't worry, Leader Yang, I swear, I will never interfere."

"Moreover, I also find this kid unpleasant. If the situation allows, give him more hardship to eat and let this guy know what it means to be in a dangerous world!"

Saying that, Jiang Chen put his arm around Yang Muxi's fragrant shoulder, wanting to take the opportunity to kiss her…