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The Boss Transmigrated Into A Matriarchy Novel (Quick Transmigration ARC 3) Chapter 128(43)

Qiao Yun put one hand to his forehead and stroked the jade pendant in his hand with the other.

Shuang’er recognized the Empress’s belongings and couldn’t help but say, “Isn’t this the Empress’s jade pendant?”

“Shuang’er, I will make time to go to the palace tomorrow. If the mistress asks, you should find an excuse to answer. I will be back soon.”

“Yes, but does Your Highness not intend to tell the Eighth Princess?”

“Let’s forget about it. Sister Jun has never liked Uncle. We shouldn’t let her know about this. She’s already had enough to worry about these days!”

Qiao Yun tried his best not to mention the Empress in front of Nan Jun, for fear of displeasing her.

These past few days, the Emperor has issued an edict ordering Nan Jun to attend court as soon as she feels better, which has been causing her a lot of distress!

She spent all day in her study researching the political situation at court, and Qiao Yun didn’t dare to disturb her.

“Yes.”

Shuang’er obediently agreed. Qiao Yun rarely took him to the palace before, and Shuang’er was happy to stay at home.

The next day, Qiao Yun changed into a green robe and entered the palace alone without any servants.

“Your Majesty, the Eighth Prince has arrived.”

Upon hearing this, the Empress, who was reclining on the couch, quickly sat up and instructed the servants beside her to bring hot tea and pastries.

Regardless, the Empress, as Qiao Yun’s uncle, still had some genuine feelings for him.

“Yun’er greets uncle.”

Qiao Yun was dissatisfied with the Empress for planting spies in the Eighth Princess’s residence, and his tone of voice carried a hint of distance.

“Good child, come and sit here with your uncle. There are no outsiders here, so why are you being so distant with your uncle?”

The Empress smiled kindly, but Qiao Yun had something on his mind and couldn’t bring himself to smile.

“What’s wrong? You look so pale. Did Eighth Sister bully you?”

Qiao Yun gently shook his head, looked directly into the Empress’s eyes, and said solemnly, “My wife treats Yun’er very well and has never neglected him in the slightest.”

The Empress nodded in satisfaction. He had also heard what Nan Jun had said to the servants in the mansion. No matter how people outside spread rumors that the Eighth Princess doted on the Prince, even the Empress, who had seen many palace intrigues, couldn’t help but be moved by what she heard.

He wasn’t as lucky as his nephew, who found a wife who loved him so much.

The Empress noticed Qiao Yun’s displeasure, but he was helpless. If it weren’t for the Crown Princess, he wouldn’t have wanted things to turn out this way, which created a lot of estrangement between the uncle and nephew.

“That’s good. I’m relieved that you’re doing well.”

The Empress held Qiao Yun’s hand tightly, and his earnest words softened Qiao Yun’s heart even more.

His uncle had always doted on him, and he didn’t want to become estranged from his uncle. However, that woman was his wife, and he wouldn’t allow anyone to touch her.

“Uncle, after being married into the Eighth Princess’s mansion for several months, Yun’er is willing to swear on her life that her wife has never coveted her cousin’s position.”

Qiao Yun’s words revealed the Empress’s worries. The biggest competitor for the throne was none other than Nan Jun, who was the most favored by the Emperor. But he knew Nan Jun’s character all too well. She never thought she would sit on that throne. Otherwise, why would she have publicly announced that she would only marry him for the rest of her life?

The Empress froze. He had never imagined that Qiao Yun would speak to himso frankly about this matter. Even though he had sent spies to secretly infiltrate the Eighth Princess’s residence, the Empress had never asked Qiao Yun a single question, simply because he was afraid of affecting their marital relationship. Now, Qiao Yun’s frankness made him seem a bit petty.

“That would be the best outcome. Uncle would not want to see the Eighth Prince and the Crown Princess sisters kill each other.”

Of the Emperor’s children, the Crown Princess is the most benevolent, and the Eighth Princess is the most insightful. If it were not the Crown Princess, the Empress would not mind letting Nan Jun inherit the throne.

However, people’s hearts are always biased. If Nan Jun has no interest in the throne, the Empress will no longer have to worry about fighting with Qiao Yun in the future, which would put his mind at ease.

“Uncle, those spies should withdraw from the Eighth Princess’s residence!”

Qiao Yun’s eyes held an unwavering determination. He was merely informing the Empress that if he did not agree, he would not show any mercy to those people in the future.

“Lianqing, even if your uncle’s men are gone, there will still be other people sent by the princesses inside…”

The Empress’s words were on the tip of her tongue, but Qiao Yun smiled instead.

“Yun’er just doesn’t want this matter to affect the relationship between Uncle and my wife. If Uncle wants to know anything, just ask Yun’er. Yun’er will definitely tell you everything he knows.”

“Why do you have to spell everything out so clearly, child? It just makes your uncle seem petty!”

“I know how sincere my uncle is to me. I am able to get along so well with my wife today thanks to my uncle. I will never forget this, and my wife is also grateful.”

Qiao Yun’s words startled the Empress. He bit her lip and hesitated for a moment before asking the question.

“Does Old Eight really not remember anything?”

Qiao Yun nodded slightly and said, “My wife was poisoned and was being chased. I exhausted all my strength to save her life, but Lian Qing… he tampered with my wife’s medicine. I have tried all sorts of methods, but none of them have helped.”

The Empress sighed silently, yet felt incredibly fortunate.

“Perhaps it’s a good thing not to remember; some things are better forgotten.”

“Yun’er thinks so too. The current mistress is much more at ease than before, and she has become more energetic…”

This is also why Qiao Yun didn’t insist on waking up Nan Jun’s memories. The Nan Jun of the past was full of sorrow, and the departure of Du Guijun was an indelible wound in her heart. Now that she has forgotten it all, it can be considered a kind of rebirth.

“Your uncle summoned you here today not to say these things.”

After the Empress finished speaking, he placed a stack of closed letters in front of Qiao Yun. The letters had obviously been opened before.

“What does Uncle mean by this?”

“Recently, the Governor-General of the Three Rivers has been opposing the Crown Princess’s faction at every turn.

Coincidentally, one of your grandmother’s former students was conducting an undercover investigation in the river and uncovered many letters exchanged between the Fourth Princess and the Governor-General. These letters may be related to the Eighth Princess’s previous assassination. Now, the floods in Jiangnan are severe, and Her Majesty is deeply worried.

The Crown Princess is also preoccupied with other matters. This matter will have to be investigated by the Eighth Princess herself…”

The Empress was clearly trying to curry favor with Nan Jun, and the reasons behind this might not only be related to Qiao Yun, but Qiao Yun was still very grateful for it.

“On behalf of my wife, Yun’er thanks uncle.”

The joy in Qiao Yun’s eyes could not be hidden from the Empress, who could not help but feel glad that he had made the right move.

If the Crown Princess can gain the support of the Eighth Princess in the future, her position as Crown Princess will be secure.

Now… Nan Jun’s weakness is Qiao Yun. Putting aside Qiao Yun’s relationship with the Empress, just considering the Empress’s sincerity towards him, it is impossible for Qiao Yun to sever ties with him.

Since they were all in the same boat, the Empress was willing to do a favor, which would not only keep Qiao Yun’s heart but also gain Nan Jun’s favor. In the future, Nan Jun’s words might be enough to save the Crown Princess from many detours in the court.