"No need for thanks. Once you're healed, you can leave on your own. I can save you once, but I can't save many people. I advise you to restrain yourself from certain behaviors, or you might offend more than just Shao Yu."

Jun Jianchou coldly finished saying what he wanted to say and then left.

"Okay! I'll do as you say."

Zhu Yanliang looked at his back and said this sentence with a dry expression.

She originally thought she would just drift through life, until the end, but unexpectedly, at a crossroads of fate, she met such a person.

She didn't even have the right to say "I like you," which was truly pathetic. Zhu Yanniang could only wander in the mud.

...

Two months ago, on the Double Ninth Festival on September 9th, at Qifan Mountain, all the princes gathered and discussed for three days. In the end, however, the words of the Crown Prince of Yingchuan, that the current prime minister is a descendant of the previous dynasty, were like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

"Prince Yingchuan, is what your son said true?"

Liu Chu, the King of Xichuan, was the first to lose his composure and immediately raised a question.

"It is true, of course. The concubine my son took is from the Wen family. The Wen family is incredibly wealthy. Where did they get their initial wealth from? It came from the previous dynasty's treasury. That's why they became incredibly wealthy in an instant."

The Crown Prince of Yingchuan had naturally consulted with the King of Yingchuan, so he was prepared to go all out today.

"Then what about that concubine? If she's so wealthy, why would she marry your son as a concubine?"

King Xiao Chun of Leping also interjected appropriately to ask a question.

“My son rescued this girl from a mountain stronghold. She was forced by her family to marry into Xichuan with a large dowry, but unfortunately, the man she was to marry was an old man. She didn’t want to marry him, so she seduced my son and became his concubine.”

The King of Yingchuan glanced at Liu Chu, the King of Xichuan, and slowly spoke, twirling his beard.

"So, you, the Crown Prince of Yingchuan, stole my future queen?"

King Liu Chu of Xichuan slammed his fist on the table and stood up, his face full of anger. As soon as he heard the other party mention the Wen family, King Liu Chu of Xichuan had already guessed what was going on.

I never expected that this old man, who not only had his son steal his wife, would dare to say it so openly today.

"Brother Liu, please calm down. It was that girl who didn't like her aging husband, so she took a fancy to my son. I, Yingchuan, have no intention of being your enemy."

The King of Yingchuan frowned, his old eyes narrowed, and he explained with a smile, but there was not a trace of apology in his eyes.

“King Yingchuan, King Xichuan, we are discussing the alliance now. Let’s put aside these personal feelings for now. After all, she’s just a woman and not worth arguing about.”

King Xiao Chun of Leping clearly didn't want to listen to these two arguing over a woman, so he interrupted and steered the conversation to the main topic.

"Yes, yes, now that we know that the young prime minister Shen Jinchen is a descendant of the previous dynasty's royal family, we should make full use of this fact and give the court a fierce counterattack. Otherwise, what's the point of us gathering here?"

Prince Chen, Li Shanchang, agreed with Prince Leping's words. They weren't here to listen to the Prince of Xichuan and the Crown Prince of Yingchuan fighting over a woman. Speaking of which, the Prince of Yingchuan was the one who hosted this alliance summit, so why was he becoming increasingly confused, even talking about matters of men and women?

"What everyone says is true, King of Xichuan. Let's talk about something else. After all, she's just a woman. Since she doesn't want to be with you, it means you're not meant to be. However, we in Yingchuan are in the wrong. After we finish discussing this matter, I will specially select two stunning beauties to send to you as an apology."

The Prince of Yingchuan had ulterior motives for mentioning the young lady from the Wen family, but after the Prince of Xichuan's outburst, his next words became easier to say.

"Is this a woman's business? Does the Wen family know how much dowry they have to provide when their daughter gets married? The woman can be forfeited, but the dowry must be returned to me. It's a bargaining chip that I negotiated with the Wen family long ago."

The King of Xichuan's expression hardened, and he said sternly.

"Uncle, I'm afraid that won't work. He'er said that it was her own dowry, and she was willing to give it to me to strengthen the power of Yingchuan. The money has already been spent, so I can only ask for your understanding, Uncle."

Fearing that his father would have difficulty answering, the Crown Prince of Yingchuan interrupted to explain.

"Yes, King of Xichuan, I took all of the Wen family woman's dowry to train my troops. Even if you want it, I haven't been able to produce it. Besides, the girl herself said that it was her personal dowry, and we can do with it as we please."

"However, we were wrong after all. I am willing to cede territory and pay reparations. How about we give you, King of Xichuan, the pilgrim city on our border as compensation?"

The King of Yingchuan's eyes flickered, and he suddenly smiled and made a cowardly gesture, apologizing.

However, everyone present was shrewd and naturally understood what this ceding of territory and payment of reparations meant.

Everyone knows what kind of place Xiangke City is. How can this be considered ceding territory and paying reparations? King Yingchuan's sincerity is clearly a naked threat.

"Prince Yingchuan, don't go too far!"

King Zhao Ji of Xichuan jumped up and started cursing.

"Brother, calm down! If you don't want it, then forget it. Why get so angry? You want a wife, right? I can have my son give you that concubine. Don't be so angry; anger is bad for your health. The main purpose of our gathering here today is to discuss countermeasures against the court. What my son said just now was mainly to express that there are flaws in the identity of that prime minister, and we can use this information to our advantage. That's all."

The King of Yingchuan put on a nice-natured act, smiling broadly as he explained to the King of Xichuan. But it was best not to listen to what he said, or you'd be furious.

"In my opinion, it's best if you two resolve your private matters privately. We're all very busy. After we finish discussing official business, we all need to go back and make arrangements. Don't you all agree?"

King Xiao Chun of Leping interrupted again, stating their position on the matter.

"Yes, what the Prince of Leping said is true. The reason I had my son bring this up today is to use this matter to create chaos in the capital first. He, Shen Jinchen, wants to deal with us first and then deal with the emperor. So let's switch places and let them fight amongst themselves first. Then we can sit back and reap the benefits. What do you all think?"

The Prince of Yingchuan was the most adept at expressing himself among these princes, so he naturally picked up where Prince Xiao Chun of Leping left off and began to talk to himself.

"snort!"

The King of Xichuan was furious that the agreement he had painstakingly reached with the Wen family, the wealthiest merchant family in the banquet, had been snatched away. However, he was weak and none of the other kings present could help him, so he could only snort and remain silent.

"Prince Yingchuan's plan is brilliant! Once Shen Jinchen's identity is revealed, the capital will surely be thrown into chaos. We could take advantage of this opportunity to make a big move, but after it's done, who should be the leader?"

The King of Leping's eyes flickered, and he suddenly forced a smile and asked.

He was unaware that the person had such an identity.

No wonder! No wonder!