After breakfast the next day Zhuang Kang took Shuang Zhizhi into the palace to meet the emperor. He had wanted to introduce his son to the man he had long considered an older brother. His wife and son were now in his mansion. So he wanted to take his son to show off to his brother.
As for Shuang Zihua, who found out after dinner yesterday that she had to live in the same house as her husband. At first, she thought she would be remiss. But when the son said that if she and his father separated, what would other people think? So she was forced to stay in the same house as him. It was good that Zhuang Kang had a separate room for her. Otherwise, she wouldn't know how to act if she had to stay in the same room as him.
After breakfast, she saw that the father and son were going out to do business. She had nothing to do so she went to the kitchen because she wanted to make dessert for everyone in his palace to eat. It had been a long time since she had made so many snacks like when she sold them in the border town.
Shuang Zihua called for the older brother who used to take care of the mother and daughter. She could still let her brothers call her the same as before. Without having to call her Mistress like everyone else. Shuang Zihua gave him a bill of materials for the purchase of raw materials and a bill of exchange for another five hundred taels to buy for her. Because she had bought it just in case to make it for several more days. Therefore, I would like to have a large amount of raw materials for making desserts prepared.
The cooks who saw that their mistress wanted to make desserts like this herself They were quite surprised. The news that other people have told us is that Mistress makes very delicious food and desserts. They've heard it before. It's just that I didn't think that Mistress would show off her skills to each other from the first day of staying here like this. They were already willing to help her out. Because those who went to Zhuangzi came to brag that they had eaten their mistress's snacks until they were full. It made the people who were about to feel quite envious.
Shuang Zihua after finishing the purchase. She went in to check what she needed to make all her desserts. She found that the size of the soup and the pot were a bit small. When we inquired, we were told that all the large kitchen items had been sent to the military camp. There weren't many people in the normal area. So they cooked using only these medium sized items.
Shuang Zihua then handed the bill to the chef and brought her a large bowl, a large pot, and various baking equipment. She didn't know if the prices were very expensive or not. So she gave him a bill of exchange worth a thousand taels.
The chef didn't expect his mistress to be so wealthy. She had just given him a bill of exchange worth five hundred taels. He took out another thousand taels without his face changing color. It was considered that the general's palace was lucky to have such a mistress. At first, they thought that the general would care for them like mothers and children. Seeing this, they were more than pleased with this new mistress.
Zhuang Kang, who had brought Shuang Zhizhi to meet the emperor, hurriedly showed off his son as soon as he entered the emperor's chambers. Shuang Zhizhi bowed to the emperor with full ceremony according to custom. Until the emperor said to let him do as he pleases. Shuang Zhizhi calmly stood up next to his father.
" Heh, pretend to show off your son. My children are many and fill the palace. I don't see the need to show off to you. "
The emperor said angrily to his outside-blood brother. He saw that Zhuang Kang had not stopped smiling since he entered the room. He knew that this little brother must really be very proud of his little son. He himself, being an uncle, was very pleased that this child wanted to do well even though he did not belong to a perfect family when he was born.
" Your Majesty said too much. I just want to bring my son to get to know each other first. Besides, my son and I have something to discuss with His Majesty. "
Zhuang Kang hurriedly mentioned an important matter before he forgot. The emperor saw his brother's expression change and told them to sit in the chairs first and then speak. It turned out that it was about his granddaughter again. He also had a headache and didn't know how to deal with her right now.
Zhuang Kang's men, who had been watching by infiltrating the Palace of the Criminal Justice Department, saw with their own eyes that Shuang Ai Liu had beaten many of the servants to death inside. It had only been less than two days since she had returned to her original residence. As for the corpse, Zhuang Kang's men secretly followed Shuang Ai Liu's guards until they found the corpse dumping site where they were regulars. The place was filled with many skeletons and decaying corpses. Zhuang Kang's men estimated that there were close to one hundred corpses.
The emperor heard the news and was even more at a loss as to how to deal with her. If he announced her guilt to the public He himself and those around her had also lost their reputation as well. Zhuang Kang tried to offer his brother a solution.
" If I send someone to secretly give her poison, what will Your Majesty think? Otherwise, there would probably be many more innocent people who would die at her hands. "
" Sigh, I also don't want to be that cruel to her. But just like you said. If you leave her alone She would definitely not stop committing misdeeds. My sister doesn't exactly have clean hands. Only she didn't do it herself. I'm afraid my sister will find out that it's our work, and the court will be in chaos if she secretly returns to the capital. "
" Please, Your Majesty, don't worry. I'll secretly give people a small amount of medicine so that the doctor won't be able to check it for sure. It should take nearly seven days for the poison to take effect. "
" Then I'll have to leave this matter to you, Ah Kang. As for my sister I will send someone to take care of her myself. You can have your people bring the poison to me later. I 'll take care of this matter already. I will take care of both of them at once. Otherwise, the country would definitely not be at peace because of the mother and daughter. This must be blamed on my mother, who indulged her desires to the point of ruin. As a result, she didn't know how to behave at all. He also taught my granddaughter until she became a demon. "
" Sir, I accept your orders. Your Majesty, please have confidence. "
After the headache is over The emperor talked with the father and son. He intended to have Shuang Zhizhi take the position of Chief of Staff in Zhuang Kang's army. So that when managing work on the border Shuang Zhizhi would be there to give advice in case the invasions from the border could be reduced.
Zhuang Kang had already listened to the emperor's thoughts. He himself did not object to anything. He saw from the beginning that his son knew how to spot the root of the problem. and find solutions that ordinary people can actually do from the time of the exam. Therefore, this matter only had a positive effect on the He Province. So why should he object? If other nobles object to His Majesty's appointment We have to try and see if there are any nobles who can solve problems like his son first.