"Ziwei! It's been over a year since you divorced Prince Longxuan. Your mother thinks that a woman should always have someone to rely on in her life."

Yesterday, my mother went to deliver bread to Butcher Wang's house on East Street. His mother said that she did not look down on my background.

His family owns five slaughterhouses. Although they aren't as wealthy as your maternal grandparents' family, they are still considered a merchant family. Our two families are considered a good match. Would you mind considering it?

Early that morning, Wang Shuqing found "Blood Purple Rose" and handed her a painting.

Young Master Li Jingchen, who was still munching on a meat bun, quickly stepped forward upon hearing this.

"This man is big and burly, and he is not a good match for Mother at all. Father and Mother are the best match."

Young Master Li Jingchen looked disgusted.

"How can we not be a good match? I think it's great. He's strong and healthy, which means he can eat and drink well."

Besides, you can't judge a book by its cover; you have to look at character. This person looks honest and simple; he's definitely a reliable and easy-going person. I like that kind of person, Mother, please arrange something for him.”

Perhaps wanting to spite Li Jingchen, "Blood Purple Rose" actually agreed to Wang Shuqing's request to go on this marriage proposal.

"Ouch! My stomach hurts."

"What's wrong? Did you eat something bad?"

Upon hearing Li Jingchen complain of a stomachache, "Blood Purple Rose" inquired with concern.

"It's nothing, I probably ate too much. I'm going to the restroom."

After finishing his sentence, Li Jingchen ran off in a flash. He then ran to the street, found a beggar, whispered something to him, and slipped a gold ingot into his hand.

The two exchanged a smile, and "Li Jingchen" returned to the Han residence without anyone noticing.

Are you feeling better?

Upon seeing Li Jingchen return, "Blood Purple Rose" hurriedly pressed him for details.

"alright."

Li Jingchen looked innocent and naive, so he didn't take "Blood Purple Rose" to heart.

Nothing was said that night. Early the next morning, while "Blood Rose" was washing up, her mother, Wang Shuqing, walked in. Before speaking, she sighed.

"Today's blind date is canceled."

"Why? Didn't Mother make arrangements with that family yesterday? They won't be disgusted by the fact that I've been married before, will they?"

It wasn't that "Blood Purple Rose" was particularly eager to get married; she was just asking out of curiosity.

"Ahem! It's a long story. That man was arrested and imprisoned by the Dali Temple."

Wang Shuqing's words greatly surprised "Blood Purple Rose".

"What? What's going on?"

"Blood Purple Rose" had met that man before; he was indeed an honest and simple person. How could he have been arrested?

"I heard that the pork was not handled properly, which caused many people to have diarrhea. The Dali Temple arrested people for questioning early this morning."

Wang Shuqing looked regretful, and "Blood Purple Rose" also frowned.

"Can pork that isn't properly cleaned cause diarrhea? Unless the meat isn't fresh."

But for over a year, all the meat in our household has been purchased from him, and there haven't been any problems!"

"Should I go back to the palace and talk to my uncle, and ask him to step in and help mediate this matter?"

We ate meat from their house last night, and we're fine, aren't we?"

Young Master Li Jingchen spoke up from the side with a kind expression.

"Yes! We just bought a batch of meat from them yesterday. We're fine, but did those people eat something else?"

Reminded by Li Jingchen, "Blood Purple Rose" remembered, but not wanting to trouble Li Mutian too much, she said...

"Forget it, the wise prince is busy with his affairs, let's not bother him."

"The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, Yun Chao, is no foolish official; I'm sure he'll clear his name."

"I think we should talk to my uncle! After all, he's the one who's going to be set up with my mother. If his reputation is ruined, how will he be able to go on a blind date with her?"

Young Master Li Jingchen was quite enthusiastic, and Wang Shuqing nodded in agreement.

"What the young master says is quite right. That family has an old grandmother who only has one grandson. If something happens to the grandson, she will be very worried. What if something else goes wrong..."

"Then go ahead!"

"Blood Purple Rose" nodded upon hearing her mother's words and waved to Li Jingchen.

In the imperial study, Prince Li Mutian was reviewing memorials when his son, the young heir Li Jingchen, burst in.

"Uncle, Uncle."

"Why are you back? Weren't you waiting for your father at your mother's place?"

Upon seeing that it was the young prince Li Jingchen, the virtuous prince Li Mutian put down his vermilion brush and embraced him.

"I miss my uncle."

Li Jingchen spoke in a soft, childlike voice, but Li Mutian shook his head.

"You must have done something wrong and come to your uncle to clean up your mess!"

After spending more than a year together, Li Mutian discovered that this kid was first-rate at causing trouble. Some time ago, when Han Ziwei went boating with someone, he dug a hole in the bottom of the boat and asked Li Mutian to go and rescue her.

On another occasion, Han Ziwei made an appointment with someone to watch the lanterns on the bridge. However, this guy used magic to freeze the man on the bridge. In the dead of winter, the man was frozen stiff and begged Han Ziwei to bring the imperial physician to rescue him.

...

Seeing that Li Mutian had immediately guessed his little scheme, Li Jingchen stuck out his pink tongue and whispered something in his ear. Li Mutian then suddenly stood up.

"You had someone poison the butcher's meat?"

"It's not poison, it's a laxative."

Young Prince Li Jingchen hurriedly corrected himself.

"That won't do either. Do you know how much of an impact this will have? Not only will the common people suffer, but how will the butcher's family do business in the future?"

"With so many people getting diarrhea, the virus will spread rapidly, and the benefits will definitely be greatly affected..."

Li Mutian kept rambling on, and the young master Li Jingchen was so frightened that he choked up.

"Waaah... I know, I know everything, but they all want to take advantage of Mother. Father isn't here right now, and if I don't help him keep an eye on Mother, she'll run away with them, waaah..."

“Your Highness, the young prince is still young. Don’t you think you’ve been too harsh on him? Isn’t there still room for redemption?”

As long as the meat in our palace comes from that butcher in the future, he will not only not suffer any losses, but will also increase his income significantly.

"Since even our masters in the palace aren't afraid of poisoning, the common people naturally won't care about this incident. After all, the palace is their best asset, isn't it?"

Seeing the young prince Li Jingchen crying so heartbrokenly, Eunuch Yu couldn't bear it and stepped forward to offer his advice.

“Yes, that’s why I came to ask my uncle for help. You just need to have the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review detain him until Father returns, and then clear up the rumors for him.”

Young Master Li Jingchen glanced at Eunuch Yu, then winked mischievously at him. Li Mutian tapped Eunuch Yu with his finger.

"Just keep spoiling him! He'll be ruined sooner or later."

"Who says my son will be spoiled? My son is of pure nature and could never turn bad."

A deep voice came from afar, and the young prince, Li Jingchen, excitedly rushed over.

"Father, you're finally back! Chen'er missed you so much, sob sob..."

Young Prince Li Jingchen wept with joy, wiping his tears and snot all over Li Mufeng's body.

"Oh dear! Young master, look at you, you've gotten Prince Longxuan's clothes all dirty. Come down, come down, this servant will take you to wash up."

The eunuch, Gonggong Yu, was loud and boisterous, but Li Mufeng affectionately ruffled his little head.

"Let him be! It's alright."

“Father, you have always been the best to Chen’er. It’s not for nothing that I have worked so hard to protect Mother. If you don’t come back soon, Mother will run away with someone else.”

Young Master Li Jingchen said exaggeratedly.

"Now that you're back, you'll have to clean up your son's mess yourself!"

Li Mutian patted Li Mufeng on the shoulder, which was considered a greeting between the two brothers.

"Thank you for your help during this time, brother."

Li Mufeng said sincerely.