Chapter 40 Mutual Aid Among Peers
“Uh, I didn’t mean to pry into your privacy.” Qi Xiaojun was also a little embarrassed. “But, I think we’re the same kind of people, so there’s nothing to worry about, right?”
“…” Jiang Yingnan’s expression calmed down slightly. That was true.
Qi Xiaojun leaned closer to Jiang Yingnan and whispered, “Besides, Doctor Ji is the same as us. You can tell him anything you find hard to say.”
Jiang Yingnan was stunned, glanced at Ji Hua, and then understood Qi Xiaojun’s meaning.
Forget it, his health was the most important thing, why should he care so much about face?
Finally, Jiang Yingnan spoke as calmly as possible: “It does hurt badly there. Because he forced himself on me.”
Qi Xiaojun was shocked, “You’re married now, how could he still force himself on you?”
“Because I didn’t want to today.”
Qi Xiaojun guessed the reason; there must have been some conflict between Jiang Yingnan and Chu Ziqian. “A Hua, then you should examine him.”
“Okay.” Ji Hua readily agreed, without mentioning anything about only seeing difficult cases. “Then you two go out for a moment.”
Jiang Yingnan found that these two strangers were very kind to him, and his heart felt warm.
After taking Qi Xiaojun and Chu Lianmo out, Jiang Yingnan took off his trousers, lay on the bed, and let Ji Hua check his condition.
Ji Hua examined him carefully, then said: “You’ve been injured, so it hurts, but it’s not too serious. I’ll prescribe some ointment, and it should get better after applying it for a few days.”
“Thank you, Doctor Ji. By the way, I don’t have any money on me right now, but I can find a way when it gets light…”
“No need.” Ji Hua interrupted him calmly. “Since you’re A Yun’s friend, I won’t charge you.”
“…Actually, I’ve never even interacted with him.” Jiang Yingnan smiled wryly. “In fact, I even have some grievances with His Highness the Rui Wang.”
“I don’t understand your business, but since we are the same kind of people, it’s only right to help each other.”
Jiang Yingnan immediately understood the meaning of “same kind of people” and felt a little warmer.
At this time, Chu Lianmo and Qi Xiaojun were quietly discussing Jiang Yingnan outside the room.
Chu Lianmo mused, “This person has been close to Chu Ziqian for many years and must know many of his secrets.”
“You mean…” Qi Xiaojun immediately understood. “Okay, then I’ll try to win him over.”
Chu Lianmo looked at Qi Xiaojun with a satisfied smile. “You’re truly my capable wife.”
Qi Xiaojun smiled, “Your cold and ruthless Wangye would be too suspicious if you showed concern for him; it’s better if I do it.”
While they were talking, Ji Hua opened the door and came out with Jiang Yingnan.
“Mr. Jiang, what are your plans for the future? Do you want us to find a carriage to take you back to the Crown Prince’s Mansion or the Jiang residence?” Qi Xiaojun deliberately asked Jiang Yingnan this question. He knew that the reason Jiang Yingnan was wandering the streets was that he didn’t want to return to either of those places.
“No need.” As expected, Jiang Yingnan replied with a wry smile. “To be honest, I’ve already divorced the Crown Prince, and I haven’t figured out my future plans, but I think I can find a way to make a living.”
“In that case,” Qi Xiaojun’s eyes flickered. “You know Lianmo adopted Xuan’er a few days ago. The previous tutor wants to retire, so we happen to need a tutor. Are you interested?”
“This…” Jiang Yingnan was stunned. “To be a prince’s tutor, I don’t know if I can do it.”
Chu Lianmo interjected: “I’ve heard that the third young master of the Jiang family could recite poems at the age of three and write poems at the age of seven. He is truly gifted and talented. This Wang believes you can definitely handle this position.”
“…” Being able to use his talents appropriately, Jiang Yingnan was indeed tempted. But at the same time, he was also suspicious. “Your Highness Rui Wang, what do you want to get from me?”
Chu Lianmo was stunned for a moment, he didn’t expect him to be so perceptive.
Qi Xiaojun interjected in a timely manner: “Mr. Jiang, you think too much. I just discussed this matter with Lianmo. Because you and I are the same kind of people, I want to help you.”
“Is it to find out the truth about the Yin Mei incident?” Jiang Yingnan didn’t believe him at all. “The Empress came up with the idea, that’s all I know, and I will never testify for you in front of the Emperor.”
“No need.” Chu Lianmo smiled faintly. “Thank you for telling the truth. This Wang doesn’t need you to do anything right now.”
Even if Jiang Yingnan went to Emperor Chu Wen Di to expose the Empress, it would only be considered insufficient evidence, and it would be impossible to easily convict the mother of the country. This matter could probably only end here, and Chu Lianmo was concerned about more important matters.
“…Then, I’ll give it a try.” Jiang Yingnan finally accepted the position offered by the two. “Thank you for your trust.”
So, from the next day on, he became the tutor of the Rui Wang’s mansion.
While teaching Chu Yunxuan, he also taught Chu Tianlin, who had been staying at the Rui Wang’s mansion recently.
Chu Yunxuan was always a very obedient student, but Chu Tianlin loved to play pranks on his tutor.
Chu Lianmo could only scold him, and he couldn’t lay a hand on him. Although he had told the previous tutor that he could hit him if he wanted, the tutor dared not hit the imperial grandson.
So Chu Lianmo had also told Jiang Yingnan beforehand that as long as Chu Tianlin didn’t do anything serious, he could let him be, and he didn’t have to teach him earnestly.
So Jiang Yingnan was prepared to be pranked by Chu Tianlin.
Unexpectedly, Chu Tianlin was very well-behaved today, not only did he not play pranks on Jiang Yingnan, but he also listened very attentively.
During the break, Jiang Yingnan couldn’t help but tease, “I didn’t expect Lin’er to be so obedient and sensible, it’s completely different from the rumors.”
“Who said bad things about me?” Chu Tianlin pouted. “You’re my imperial aunt, of course I have to respect you.”
“…What imperial aunt?” Jiang Yingnan smiled wryly. “I’m just a concubine, and I’ve already divorced your elder brother.”
“Anyway, Father and Elder Brother both told me that if I see Uncle Jiang, I must respect him. But I thought we wouldn’t have any interaction, so it turns out you’ll become my tutor one day.”
These words made Jiang Yingnan stunned.
The next moment, his heart was suddenly filled with bitterness. It turned out that Chu Ziqian had actually specifically told Chu Weide and Chu Tianlin about this?
It was a pity that he could only control his younger brother and nephew, but he couldn’t, or rather, dared not control his honorable and spoiled wife.
Forget it. Since he had already decided to let go, he shouldn’t be disturbed by these trivial matters.
“Okay, let’s continue the class.”
Jiang Yingnan’s time as a tutor continued smoothly.
The news that the Rui Wang’s mansion had a new tutor, a former young master of the Jiang family and the Crown Prince’s concubine, quickly spread throughout Chu, and it also reached Chu Ziqian’s ears.
Chu Ziqian couldn’t tell what he was feeling.
And the Empress Chu was furious and called him over: “That Jiang Yingnan knows many of our secrets, doesn’t he! We must not let him defect to Chu Lianmo, he can’t be left alone!”
“Mother, what are you going to do?!” Chu Ziqian’s expression immediately turned cold. “Don’t touch him!”
“You scoundrel! You dare to talk to me like this because of a concubine you’ve already divorced?!” The Empress was even more angry. “I thought that vixen was no good from the beginning! It was he who seduced you to stay overnight, so you don’t have any children yet, is that right?”
“Mother, I’ll tell you again…” Chu Ziqian, for the first time, looked at the Empress with extremely cold eyes. “Don’t touch Anan. Otherwise, I don’t know what I’ll do.”
“…You’re threatening me?! You’ve really grown wings! What, you want to perish together? Fine, then I’ll make sure you don’t become the Crown Prince, but I still have a son!”
“…I have no such intention.” Chu Ziqian forced himself to soften his tone. “I’ll coax Anan back, I won’t let him betray me.”
The Empress sneered, “Then try your best. But I’m telling you, if he really hinders me, I will definitely not show mercy.”
“I believe that even if Anan’s relationship with me has broken down, he won’t hurt me. If Mother doesn’t have anything else, I’ll take my leave.”
After saying this, Chu Ziqian left the Empress’s palace without looking back.
He was indeed regretting his actions and wanted to coax Jiang Yingnan back.
Now he didn’t have the mood to go to the Crown Princess’s place, every day he faced the long night alone, sleeping alone, his heart filled with longing for Jiang Yingnan.
So a few days later, he finally couldn’t help but visit Jiang Yingnan at the Rui Wang’s mansion.
At that time, Jiang Yingnan was teaching the two imperial grandsons.
“Ask him what’s up.” Jiang Yingnan said coldly to the messenger. “If it’s nothing important, please go back, I’m busy here.”
“Yes.”
Then Jiang Yingnan continued his lecture.
After a while, the messenger came back and reported: “Mr. Jiang, His Highness the Crown Prince said he came to deliver the divorce papers.”
“…” Jiang Yingnan was silent for a moment, and finally said to the two students, “Then you guys review your lessons yourselves, I’ll be right back.”
“Go, go.” Chu Tianlin smiled slyly, “Wouldn’t it be nice if you got back together with Big Brother?”
“…Don’t fantasize.”
Jiang Yingnan said decisively, then went to the meeting room of the Rui Wang’s mansion.
Chu Ziqian was already waiting there.
“Anan!” As soon as he saw Jiang Yingnan, he immediately stood up and excitedly greeted him. “How have you been these days? I’ve been worried about you!”
Jiang Yingnan sneered, “Thank you for your concern, Your Highness the Crown Prince, but it’s unnecessary. I’ve been very well these days, it’s unprecedentedly relaxed and pleasant, I no longer have to worry about anyone beating or harming me.”
“…Anan, it’s all my fault!” Chu Ziqian sincerely apologized. “Give me another chance, come back with me, okay? I promise you, no one in the Crown Prince’s mansion will ever touch a hair on your head again…”
“Your Highness,” Jiang Yingnan interrupted him coldly, “If that’s what you’re here to say, please leave.”
“…I really am here to deliver the divorce papers.”
Chu Ziqian had no choice but to take out the prepared divorce papers and hand them to Jiang Yingnan.
“You left in a hurry that day, I didn’t have time to write it. I thought that if you had this, it would be more convenient for you to marry again in the future.”
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