Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Gifts for Brother and He Tang
Translator: 549690339
“It’s a pity you came one step too late.”
“It’s my misfortune.” Thirteen smiled and said, “If I get it, I’m lucky. If I lose it, it’s fate. It doesn’t matter if I can’t get it. Being friends with an interesting girl is good enough.”
“It’s hard to be as open-minded as you.” Jiang Yi laughed and said, “If I had to choose, I would definitely choose you as my brother-in-law. As for Prince of Yu… it’s hard to say.”
The reputation of the Prince of Yu, especially among the common people, was very good.
But this reputation mostly came from his noble birth and dazzlingly handsome appearance.
However, one should not judge a book by its cover.
A beautiful appearance doesn’t explain anything, nor does it mean that his character is as good as his looks.
On the contrary, those who are close to him know that he has a rather gloomy personality and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
He was no different from his brothers.
Jiang Yi never quite understood why his father was so eager to marry Seventh Sister to the Prince of Yu.
Not to mention how the Prince of Yu’s character is, if he fails to seize the Imperial Throne, what good could come to his sister by following him?
Jiang Yi always felt that his father, who was usually shrewd and wise, was somewhat impulsive this time.
The Emperor did not like the princes to ally with the courtiers for personal gains. As the Prime Minister, eagerly taking sides with the Prince of Yu was not a wise decision.
However, things had come to this point, and as his son, there was nothing more he could say.
“Did you come back because of Seventh Miss’s injury?” The two sat in the tea house, facing each other and drinking tea.
“That’s one reason. Besides, I’m going to take the Autumn Examination.”
“Oh, right, I almost forgot about that.” Thirteen smiled and said, “I wish Brother Jiang success in the exam.”
Three days later, it was the first day of the Autumn Examination.
There were three days in total, and during these days, one had to stay in the examination hall and could not leave. Eating, drinking, and excreting all had to be done inside.
Not being able to wash and bathe was tolerable, as well as the food being not fresh, but having to excrete in such a small space was unavoidable, and the smell was unbearable.
It was extremely torturous.
Although scholars from humble backgrounds might be able to bear it, most scions of wealthy families could not.
As the legitimate son of the Jiang Family, Jiang Yi could have relied on his father’s shadow even if he didn’t take the exam. Still, he chose the path of the examination.
On the day before the exam, Jiang Ning had someone send something to both the Jiang Family and the He Family.
What Jiang Ning sent was a portable flush toilet she designed and had the best carpenter build for half a month ago.
This was a pre-stored water toilet with only enough water for two or three days.
However, it was enough for the examination.
Jiang Yi received the item and tried it out, loving it immensely.
After the urine and feces were flushed into the sealed barrel next to it, there would be no smell at all.
This solved the most difficult problem.
This gift was wholehearted.
Jiang Yi was so delighted that he wished he could kiss Seventh Sister.
There were two toilets made, and the other one was given to He Tang.
He was also taking the Autumn Examination.
When Li Hongyuan heard that she had gone to great lengths to make these two items just for them to use during the exam, he sneered, “Sending one to her brother is fine, but what does sending one to He Tang mean? This woman still has ties with He Tang and is unclear with Thirteen. She’s nothing but a loose woman!”
Chashan didn’t dare to reply.
At this point, a housekeeper came in and said, “Your Highness, the kitchen has received some premium bird’s nests. They are asking if they should cook it now for the Princess Consort?”
“She doesn’t need those. Those broken things are enough to fill her!”
“…This slave understands.”
The old woman left.
Li Hongyuan got up and went out.
During this time, he had been investigating and had basically confirmed that it was the third brother, the Prince of Huai, who had acted.
The evidence had already been submitted to the Emperor.
However, this was not enough. He still had to enter the palace and ask his concubine mother to speak to the Emperor Father in order to get the Prince of Huai killed..