Meanwhile, the Prince of Dai was leisurely eating grapes while lying on a rocking chair in the backyard.

What's the happiest thing for a married man? Of course, it's when his wife goes back to her parents' home!

After returning from court, he discovered that his wife had been summoned back to her parents' home, apparently because her father had something to discuss with him.

He didn't ask any further questions. The Meng family was full of thoughts and ideas, things that his little head couldn't possibly understand.

Why should someone like me create trouble for myself?

It's best to just enjoy life.

However, it seems a bit pathetic for someone to be eating grapes here alone, considering that in other noble households, maids and concubines would peel the grapes and stuff them into their masters' mouths.

The sweet, juicy sauce and the fragrant, tender red hands—just thinking about it makes me excited!

But Meng Chan was too strict with him, and he had no concubines or pretty maids around him.

Sigh, it's all tears when I talk about it.

When I become emperor, I'll definitely build a huge harem.

Hmph, will Meng Chan dare to interfere with me then?

The court officials could all criticize her to death. The emperor's many favors of women were not due to lust, but rather to produce offspring, which was the emperor's job.

If her jealousy were to cause a shortage of royal offspring, that would be a grave crime.

However, these are just thoughts for now, since I haven't become emperor yet.

But today there is another opportunity. I specially sent someone to the Prince of Jin's residence to deliver a message. Let's see if that woman knows what she's doing.

For the sake of the He family, she will definitely be sensible.

They waited for the Princess Consort of Jin to come to their door. That woman was gentle, unlike their own tigress.

Well, then I can do whatever I want, right?

Even the precious rosemary can be omitted.

As long as Princess Jin can make me happy, I will let her father and his family go.

Wow, this trick works really well. Having leverage over someone means you can control the life and death of your family at any time, which is much more effective than medication.

It's rare that Chan'er isn't home today. Besides, she doesn't usually assign me any delicate little maids, so it's convenient for me to do whatever I want on my own.

"Pass down the order: if the Princess Consort of Jin comes looking for me later, invite her in immediately and notify me right away," he instructed the servant at the door, still worried.

"Yes, Your Highness!" The servant ran off to announce the news, showing his loyalty.

"What a wonderful day!" The Prince of Dai swayed gently in his chair, while the Crown Princess in the court looked so gloomy it was as if it were about to rain.

And that brat surnamed Zu actually dared to dream of bringing him down?

This guy's ancestors for three generations were all peasants; he has absolutely no idea how politics works. How could he possibly be a match for a prince like me?

That fool, the Prince of Jin's brother, actually fell victim to such a brute.

However, I should thank him. If it weren't for him, how would I have had the chance to get close to Princess Jin today?

Thinking about it this way, the incident of being slapped by him in the palace felt much better.

Forget it, I'll settle the score with him later.

After all, the Qin family members lost their legs and their entire life's cultivation this time. Compared to them, what was this slap I received?

Anyway, Chan'er and her father should come up with a way to retaliate, and they will help me get revenge.

Just as they were feeling quite pleased with themselves, a terrifying roar exploded in the courtyard.

"Zhao Ping, get out here!"

Caught off guard, the Prince of Dai was so startled that he rolled off the recliner and onto the floor.

It took me a while to come to my senses. What the hell is going on?!

...

Rewind a little, and Zu'an arrived at the Prince's Mansion. The vermilion gate and rows of bright yellow copper nails looked particularly grand.

Several guards stood watch at the entrance of the Prince's Mansion, and a gatekeeper was there to greet and see off guests.

Seeing Zu An walk straight toward the gate, the doorman approached him and asked, "What brings you here? Do you have an appointment invitation?"

Zuan ignored him and walked straight towards the main gate.

The gatekeeper's expression changed, and he quickly gave a look to the guards beside him.

A sinister smile flashed across the guards' faces. How dare someone cause trouble at the Prince's mansion?

Everyone was just looking for something to do, so they decided to have some fun with this pretty boy. After all, this guy didn't have a single trace of energy fluctuation, just like an ordinary person. He could probably cry for a long time if they punched him.

As for the other party's identity, in this capital city, whose identity can be greater than that of their own prince?

Seeing several guards approaching, Zu'an gave them a cold glance.

The guards felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, trembling all over, as if they were being stared at by a prehistoric beast, and dared not move an inch.

Zuan ignored the group and walked straight to the magnificent gate, kicking it open.

The two heavy doors collapsed with a crash.

The gatekeeper, who was about to catch up and question the guards about why they hadn't stopped him, stopped in his tracks upon seeing this scene.

The main gate of the Prince's Mansion was carefully selected, and the materials used were of high quality for its grandeur, weighing over a thousand pounds.

Moreover, I heard that the Prince's Mansion had specially added some defensive formations to it.

And then he was kicked away by this kid with a light kick?

Is this the power of humans?

Immediately following was the line, "Zhao Ping, get out here!"

The doorman's eyes rolled back and he fainted.

At this point, she would have fainted even if she didn't want to. If the king and queen were to settle scores afterward, she could say that she was outmatched and had actually fainted without realizing it.

If they see me standing right behind this kid and not stopping him, I'll be in deep trouble.

Zu An walked into the palace, and the guards inside quickly realized what was happening.

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