The news of Xiao Mochen being named Crown Prince naturally brought joy to some and sorrow to others.

For the Yu and Qian families, this news was like a bolt from the blue.

However, the only exception between the Qian and Yu families was Consort Qian.

Upon hearing the news, she was surprised for a moment, then instructed her personal maid: "Go to my storeroom and see what good things there are. Pick out a few items and have them sent to Prince Chen's residence as gifts for the Crown Prince."

Her personal maid quickly agreed, then smiled and said, "Actually, in my opinion, Your Highness could send these things to the East Palace."

The Ninth Prince has been named Crown Prince, so he will definitely be moving back to the palace.

Upon hearing this, Consort Qian patted her head and said, "Look at my memory! I was so happy that I completely forgot about this."

Then we've made our selection; we'll have it delivered directly to the Eastern Palace.

However, it is essential to have it thoroughly examined before sending it in. If necessary, have an imperial physician examine it personally to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation.

Hearing this, the head palace maid beside Consort Qian covered her mouth and laughed, "Your Highness, you seem to care a lot about His Highness the Crown Prince. You come from the Qian family, and everyone knows that the Qian and Yu families are both on the Crown Prince's side. I wonder what others will think if they find out."

Consort Qian laughed disdainfully upon hearing this, "The Qian family has never treated me as a daughter. From childhood to adulthood, they have given all the good things to my good older sister."

The Qian family originally planned to send her to the palace, but unfortunately, she had an affair with Yu Chengzhong and became pregnant with that bastard child before marriage, willingly becoming his mistress for several years.

Otherwise, how could the Qian family have remembered me? Even so, when I first entered the palace, my rank was low, and the Qian family didn't really care about me.

It was only through my own hard work that I gradually climbed to the position of Imperial Concubine.

But my dear sister did such a shameful thing. The Qian family not only gave her a lot of money, but also forced Yu Chengzhong to kill his first wife.

How could I not hate the Qian family?

The Qian family supports the eldest prince, but I'm going to go against them.

Anyway, as long as Xiao Moyan isn't the crown prince, I'm happy.

For so many years, she has been frequently bullied by Consort Yu. If Xiao Moyan were to inherit the throne, she would probably have no way to survive in the future.

Her head maid was also aware of Consort Qian's plight, so she dared not say anything more and went to prepare congratulatory gifts.

Consort Yu was initially happy that Xiao Moyan was able to marry Qian Yingying, which would give him an extra boost.

Who knew that she would hear the news that Xiao Mochen had been named the Crown Prince? From initial shock to disbelief, she finally smashed up Xihua Garden in anger.

Meanwhile, Yan Qingqing and Yuan Huiniang were keeping Li Xinniang company to pass the time.

This is what she does most often lately.

The original owner's family had many children and was quite sexist. As the eldest daughter, Li Xinniang was not only neglected, but also had to take care of her younger brothers and sisters.

Even after Yan Qingqing transmigrated, she didn't receive much attention from her. In addition, her situation in the Wu family was not good, so Yan Qingqing still felt sorry for Li Xinniang.

Now that she has the means, Yan Qingqing wants to spend more time with her so that she can feel valued and that this will be helpful for her condition.

Li Xinniang showed the finished tiger-head shoes and tiger-head hat to Yan Qingqing and Yuan Huiniang.

Although Yan Qingqing was not good at needlework, she knew how to distinguish between good and bad.

He sincerely praised, "Your skills are getting better and better. I remember when you were at home, your embroidery wasn't this good. Look at this tiger, it's so lifelike, it has a great three-dimensional feel."

Yuan Huiniang took it and looked at it, and also praised, "Who says it isn't? I remember when we were at home, my sister's cooking skills were not as good as mine."

My embroidery skills are utterly inadequate compared to my sister's; I'd be showing off my limited abilities before her.

Upon hearing this, Li Xin's mother chuckled and said, "Mother, sister-in-law, it's not as exaggerated as you say."

It's normal that my sister-in-law has been busy managing the household these past two years and hasn't had time to do needlework.

Since I was usually idle at the Wu family's house, I naturally had to find something to do. I practiced repeatedly the things my grandmother had taught us, and I've improved quite a bit since then.

When Li Xinniang mentioned the Wu family, a faint sadness still lingered in her eyes. It was unclear whether she was recalling her experiences in the Wu family over the past two years or thinking of Wu Jingzhi.

Yan Qingqing had always maintained a wait-and-see attitude towards Wu Jingzhi. However, after learning that he was indeed busy with the division of the family recently, she was no longer as opposed to him and Li Xinniang as before.

However, the Wu family is so large and powerful that it is not something that can be completely separated in a short time.

Now that Li Xin's mother is six months pregnant, Yan Qingqing doesn't want her to have any worries, so she tries her best not to mention the Wu family in front of her.

However, Yan Qingqing, the old woman from the Wu family, felt it was time to deal with it.

She desperately wanted Madam Wu dead, but after all, she was Wu Jingzhi's mother.

Yan Qingqing had probed Li Xinniang and felt that there was a greater chance that she and Wu Jingzhi would get back together in the future.

Therefore, if Yan Qingqing were to kill Madam Wu, and Wu Jingzhi were to find out in the future, it would be Li Xinniang who would be blamed.

However, Yan Qingqing couldn't swallow her anger if she were to let Madam Wu off so easily.

Thinking of this, Yan Qingqing's eyes flickered and she said, "Mother suddenly remembered that there are some things in the yard that I need to take care of. You two talk here."

Yuan Huiniang and Li Xinniang, without suspecting anything, quickly agreed.

As soon as Yan Qingqing returned to the courtyard, A Mao emerged from the shadows and told her about Xiao Mochen being named Crown Prince.

Yan Qingqing was naturally overjoyed upon hearing this.

Xiao Mochen has finally become the crown prince; their long-term efforts have finally paid off.

This means they will be able to return to Canghe Town soon.

Therefore, some things need to be handled more quickly.

Thinking of this, Yan Qingqing composed herself and looked at Amao, saying, "Amao, go and do something for me. Remember not to let anyone know."

Upon hearing this, Amao quickly replied, "Madam, please give me your orders. I guarantee that I will not let anything slip by. Otherwise, I am willing to offer my head in retribution."

Those who serve as bodyguards are always the most tight-lipped.

Besides, the lady's affairs are always the most important matters, and they won't say anything even if their boss asks.

Yan Qingqing took a small porcelain bottle from the back of her dressing table and handed it to Amao, then whispered, "Put these medicines into Madam Wu's food in batches. Remember not to let anyone notice."

A Mao didn't ask any more questions. He took the porcelain bottle, put it in his pocket, and then disappeared into the night.

In A Mao's opinion, given how that old woman from the Wu family treated their young lady, it was only right that she poisoned him.

However, he did not know that what Yan Qingqing gave him was not poison at all, but a medicine that could weaken the body and keep one bedridden for years.

Yan Qingqing doesn't have a penchant for murder, but she can certainly retaliate in kind.