After rebirth, the wife of the Houfu shark went crazy

Chapter 248 How can I give her money?

"Your Majesty, my abilities are limited. It would be best if you could find another capable general. I captured them without spending a single soldier, relying solely on strategy. Their leaders certainly hold a grudge against me. If I were to bring them under my command, I'm afraid they would rebel and cause trouble. Furthermore, these people are bandits by birth and are wild and unruly. I don't want to waste too much time on them. If I had that time, I'd rather spend more time with you, Your Majesty."

Xu Rui's words were so flawless that they made Gu Wei laugh heartily. "I'm glad you have this intention. Only you can lead them well. I have made up my mind."

"I obey your command." Xu Rui lowered his head, the corners of his mouth curled up, and he kowtowed to the ancient curtain and said slowly, "Your Majesty, I am guilty."

"What crime have you committed?" Gu Wei looked at Xu Rui strangely.

"I returned home early this time without joining the main force because something happened at home and my mother was ill, so I came back early."

"But what happened?"

"My mother has had a stroke."

"I didn't expect the old lady to be so seriously ill. Take the imperial physician to see her later."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xu Rui breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Rui chatted with Gulin for a while, and they all talked about the situation in the northern border.

Gulin listened and saw that what the generals in the north had said was the same, so he didn't get suspicious. "Okay, you've been so tired from the journey, and you have things to deal with at home. Go back and rest first. I'll reward you after the main force returns to the capital."

Xu Rui quickly bowed and said, "I am already very happy that you don't punish me. I dare not take credit for it."

Gu Wei was very pleased with Xu Rui's humble appearance. With a smile on his face, he said, "The bandits in the northern border were subdued so quickly. You are the first to do so. You must be rewarded."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xu Rui knelt down again and kowtowed to Gulin before bowing and retreating.

After getting on the carriage, Xu Rui's eyes became deep.

The imperial doctors who followed him out seemed to be treating Zheng, but in fact they were there to test whether what he said was a lie.

As soon as he walked out of the palace gate, Xu Rui felt something and his eyes darkened slightly.

He thought that after what he had just done, Gu Wei would no longer be suspicious of him, but he didn't expect that he still had doubts.

As a close minister of the emperor, the more achievements he made, the more restless he became.

He can now understand the mood of Gulin and Jiang Kun at that time.

These two people were so powerful that they had to hand over their military power in the end. Of course, the military power that the late emperor secretly gave to Gulin was not handed over by Gulin, which is why he was remembered by both the late emperor and Gulin.

So now he is also in a very difficult situation and he needs to speed up his pace.

After Xu Rui returned to the Princess's Mansion, he took the imperial physician directly to Zheng's room.

After entering, Zheng was still asleep. Nanny Li was serving on the side. When she saw Xu Rui come in, she bowed to him.

Xu Rui glanced at the bed and frowned, "Isn't mother awake yet?"

Nanny Li shook her head. "Not yet. I fed the old lady the medicine the palace doctor prescribed, but she hasn't woken up yet."

Nanny Li was really worried about Zheng's situation.

After Nanny Li said this, Xu Rui also became nervous and immediately looked at the imperial doctors, "I'd like to trouble you to take a look at my mother."

"You are too kind, my Lord."

Several people went forward together to check on Zheng's situation.

Soon, the imperial doctors examined the patient thoroughly, and the result was similar to what the previous court physician had said. They wrote out a prescription and left.

Looking at the back of the imperial physician, Xu Rui's eyes became deeper and deeper. Gu Wei should believe his words this time, so he would have a chance to send Zheng out of the capital.

Suddenly, Madam Li's joyful voice rang out from the inner room, "Madam, you are finally awake."

Xu Rui hurried in and walked quickly to her bedside, "Mother, what do you think?"

Zheng's mouth was crooked, and she raised her finger tremblingly, looking at Xu Rui excitedly, "Rui...er, your father......"

Xu Rui knew what Zheng was going to say and stepped forward to hold her hand. "Mother, take good care of yourself. I understand."

Zheng opened her eyes wide with an expression of disbelief, tears streaming down her cheeks. She felt as if her whole body was drained of energy. She clenched her mouth a few times but couldn't utter a word.

Looking at Zheng's appearance, Xu Rui didn't know why, but Jiang Xiyu's appearance appeared in his mind.

When she knew that the public accounts were falsified and her dowry was used to make up for it, she must have been as heartbroken as Zheng.

Xu Rui's heart ached a little.

Looking at Zheng, Xu Rui's eyes became deep and he promised her, "Don't worry, mother. Just wait a little longer. I will definitely return all your things to you in the future."

As for Jiang Xiyu, he will repay her in every possible way in the future, Xu Rui secretly swore in his heart.

Hearing this, Zheng stopped crying and looked at him with tearful eyes.

Although Zheng didn't say anything, Xu Rui understood what she meant and nodded to her in assurance, "Son promises you that he will keep his word."

Xu Rui's words made Zheng's nose sore and she wanted to cry.

"You are not feeling well now, please stop crying."

Xu Rui took out a handkerchief from his arms and gently wiped Zheng's tears.

Zheng seemed to have thought of something again. She grabbed Xu Rui's hand and said angrily, "Jiang...shi..."

Xu Rui knew what she wanted to say and consoled her, "She didn't mean to anger you. She thought you had embezzled her dowry."

Zheng became excited instantly when she heard this and grabbed Xu Rui's hand tightly.

Xu Rui nodded immediately, "I know it wasn't you. Now that she knows, she won't be angry with you anymore."

Zheng was so angry that her heart was choking. She wanted Xu Rui to deal with Jiang Xiyu, but she understood better than anyone that Xu Rui only had that bitch in his heart now. Even if that bitch stepped on her leg and broke her, making her so angry, he would not really blame her.

"You are not allowed to...give her the money."

Zheng hated Jiang Xiyu so much that she gritted her teeth and uttered these words with great difficulty.

Xu Rui nodded in agreement with her and said, "No, I don't have the money to give her."

"Where's the silver..."

Zheng thought about her huge dowry and Jiang Xiyu's dowry of one million silver. After putting them all in, there was actually no money left.

They wouldn't have used all this money to support their mistresses outside. Thinking about how they had been hiding it from her for so many years and using her money to support their mistresses, Xu Rui let it go, but her husband did the same thing, and she was so angry that her face turned blue.

Seeing Zheng sweating profusely from anxiety, Xu Rui quickly comforted her, "Don't worry, the silver will be of great use. Don't ask so many questions. You will understand everything later."

Zheng wanted to continue asking, but maybe because she had just woken up or something, her eyelids felt as if they were heavy, and she soon fell asleep again.

Xu Rui looked at her for a while, then instructed Nanny Li beside him, "Take good care of mother, and have the people down below pack up. We'll be moving back to the Yonglin Marquis Mansion in two days."