"If I use my status to force them directly, it will make it seem like the royal family is bullying others. I have been away from Beijing for three years, and the situation is still unclear. If I rashly make a big fuss, it will only allow those with ulterior motives to take advantage of the situation and damage the royal family's reputation."

In fact, her name was not Chu Qingniang, but Chu Qingluan. She was the only legitimate princess of the royal family. She was educated by the Grand Tutor together with other princes. She learned political strategies and was familiar with state affairs since she was young. She was the heir personally trained by the emperor.

Three years ago, he came to Jiangnan incognito to investigate a military ration case, but accidentally fell into the enemy's trap, was injured and lost his memory, and met Qi Che.

At that time, he was still a poor scholar who was full of sage books, and his eyes had the integrity and ambition that she admired. At that time, someone in the court was eyeing her covetously, and the situation was unclear. It was inconvenient for her to return to Beijing, so she secretly planned to "fake the princess' death" and then forged Chu Qingniang's identity to stay in Jiangnan and continue to investigate the military rations case.

She was also sincere about her marriage with Qi Che.

I had thought that after I restored my status, I would bring Qi Che to the capital and confer him the title of Prince Consort, but who knew...

"But Miss, are we just going to wait like this? Wouldn't the Qi family be even more aggressive?" Zhixia said anxiously.

Chu Qingniang lowered her eyes and tapped the table with her fingertips: "Divorce doesn't necessarily have to be a head-on confrontation.

Qi Che wants to save face and is greedy for profit, so I will let him beg me for a divorce."

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Afterwards, Chu Qingniang took Zhixia out for a trip, inspected several important shops in the city, and explained some things to the shopkeepers.

When I returned home, it was already dark. As soon as I stepped into the gate of Qi Mansion, I was keenly aware that the atmosphere in the mansion was different from before.

The originally loose concierge now had a few unfamiliar faces, wearing daggers and with vigilant eyes.

Chu Qingniang's expression did not change, and she walked calmly towards Yilan Garden. However, as soon as she arrived at the gate, she saw two rows of armored guards, surrounding the entire courtyard like a copper wall. They were tall and looked at the master and servant with cold eyes, as if they were ready for battle.

Zhixia glanced at them, and a hint of sneer appeared on the corner of her lips: "Oh, the Qi family has invested a lot of money? Even the dogs guarding the house have been replaced."

She crossed her arms and said with contempt, "You think you can trap me with these good-for-nothings?"

Chu Qingniang raised her hand and unnoticeably pressed down Zhixia's wrist, "Be patient. Let's see what they want to do first.

There is no need to expose your strength unless it is absolutely necessary."

Zhixia curled her lips. Although she was unwilling, she still put away her edge and followed Chu Qingniang into the yard.

In the room, the teacup in front of Qi Che was half empty, and it was obvious that he had been waiting for a while.

Hearing the footsteps, Qi Che turned around, his gloomy face half bright and half dark: "Where have you been in the middle of the night? You didn't even tell me when you left. Do you have any manners as a wife in your eyes?

If the wife of the newly crowned number one scholar does not come home at night, how can I gain a foothold in the court if the news gets out?"

Upon hearing this, Zhixia glared at me and sneered, "The champion is mobilizing so many people and speaking in an accusatory tone. Are you interrogating my young lady?"

When Qi Che heard this, he seemed to have found an outlet to vent his anger. "Shut up! I didn't bother with you before because of Qing Niang's face, but you are a servant, do you have the right to speak here?"

Zhixia sneered, her almond eyes full of contempt: "The number one scholar is really impressive. He just became an official and he can't wait to show off his power. It's a pity that you can't control me, let alone my young lady!"

"Do you really think you can trap me and my young lady with these good-for-nothings at the door? Believe it or not, as long as the young lady says a word, you and all of you will be -"

"Zhixia!" Chu Qingniang suddenly interrupted her and said indifferently, "You go out first."

Zhixia didn't move, staring at Qi Che with a defensive look on her face: "Miss, I won't leave. In order to prevent someone from being shameless and acting like an animal, I will stay here!"

Qi Che was immediately furious, "Qing Niang, is this the maid you taught? She has no respect for her superiors and is committing crimes. If it were any other master, she would have been sold out long ago."

From the moment they got to the door, Zhixia had been talking back to him and putting him down, and he had long been displeased with her.

At this moment, the anger in my heart reached its peak.

Zhixia rolled her eyes at him and sneered, "You are the one who should be so unbridled. Do you really think that by wearing this leather, you can cover up the ridiculous meanness and coldness in your bones? Oh, you are such a heartless, ungrateful and unfaithful man. Do you really think you are something great—"

"How dare you!" Qi Che was finally enraged, and raised his hand to slap Zhi Xia -

However, his wrist was grabbed by Chu Qingniang.

Although she didn't have much strength, her power was like a gentle spring breeze and rain. Qi Che felt his body soften instantly.

"Qing Niang! If you continue to pamper her, she might offend someone she shouldn't offend one day. Then, neither you nor I will be able to protect her."

"Don't worry about Zhixia's affairs." Chu Qingniang said calmly, "I haven't congratulated you yet, but you have passed the imperial examination and returned home in glory. Now that you have entered the official career and achieved your wish, my mission is also completed, and it's time for me to leave."

Qi Che froze suddenly, his heart skipping a beat: "Are you still going to leave?"

Chu Qingniang nodded: "Yes!"

"I will not share a husband with anyone else, and you don't have to make it difficult and try to balance the situation." Her tone was calm, but it was resolute: "Since you saved me before, I am willing to step down and make your marriage with the daughter of the Prime Minister a reality. Let's part ways in peace."

After he finished speaking, the surroundings seemed to fall into deathly silence.

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