"Oh? You have an idea?" Madam Li was now focused solely on resolving the family's affairs. She would listen to anything the maid suggested, as long as it was useful.

“This servant is ignorant and only had some foolish thoughts. Over the years, our family has sent many things to that household. The Princess accepted them all. Now that things have turned out like this, Consort Yan must be angry. You know her temperament best. If we don’t take care of her, our family will probably be in trouble.”

"If the Yan family were to side with the Crown Prince then, wouldn't we be in even worse shape? Perhaps it would be better for the eldest young master to still ask the Yan family's daughter for marriage; after all, marriage ties are the safest bet, aren't they?"

Lin's mother nodded in agreement: "That makes sense."

She spoke, then paused.

Du Juan wisely went out first.

Madam Lin then whispered, "Over the past few years, our family has sent quite a few things to the Princess. She accepted them all, so are we going to return them now? The Master needs them in the south. The Princess and the Empress have been at odds for many years. She doesn't want to support the Crown Prince, but if he ascends the throne in the future, won't he settle scores with her? If she wants to secure her position, she can only support others. So, do we need the Meng family's help?"

The old lady nodded, her brows furrowing slightly: "If you're going to marry, marry her own daughter. The Yan family already has a second daughter."

“Of course, it has to be her own flesh and blood. That’s something the master has to say. If the Meng family falls, the master won’t let her have an easy time either,” said Mama Lin.

The old lady sighed: "Go and call the eldest young master here. Write a letter to the south. Do it as soon as possible."

Now that she's fallen, she can't even remember Li Shi anymore. When things were peaceful, it wouldn't have mattered if she had made her the official wife, but now, she can't care about that anymore.

Regardless of what the Meng family thought, Shu Chengfeng was indeed seen again at the Crown Prince's residence that night.

He was dressed much more casually today, wearing a long, silver-white robe embroidered with dragon patterns. He didn't wear a golden crown, but only tied his hair with a silver ribbon.

It was also decorated with a white jade buckle.

The waist is also adorned with a silver belt and white jade buckle, a very fitting combination.

This is more in line with his elven side.

"What are you looking at?" Shu Chengfeng asked her.

When Yan Nan returned to pay his respects, he only made the gestures without speaking. At this moment, he smiled and said, "I have never seen anyone wear white robes in such a way. Your Highness is like a prince from a celestial palace, truly outstanding."

Shu Chengfeng smiled again and led her into the house: "You certainly know how to talk."

She thought to herself, "How come someone so eloquent ends up in such a miserable state in the Meng family? Tsk, do women only wake up after facing death?"

Yan Nangui poured tea for Shu Chengfeng, her bright red nail polish gleaming under the lamplight.

Her nail beds are long, so she doesn't need to deliberately grow her nails too long; they still look beautiful.

Shu Chengfeng glanced at it.

She was wearing a light yellow dress today, with a strapless bodice embroidered with tiny flowers.

The skirt has no pattern, but the fabric is of excellent quality, so it has a natural drape.

As she sat down, she slid down gracefully, which was quite beautiful.

My hair isn't as high as it was yesterday, but it's still neat.

The swaying earrings and tassels on her head made her face even more radiant.

"Has Your Highness eaten yet? If not, how about I have someone prepare a meal?" Yan Nangui was certain that he hadn't eaten.

"Alright, let's set out the meal." Shu Chengfeng certainly wouldn't let his stomach suffer.

A meal was laid out here, and elsewhere it was said that His Highness had gone to Jiyue Pavilion again, and many were furious.

Ye Liangdi was naturally the most outstanding in terms of temperament.

She was about to call someone to invite them, but luckily her maid stopped her.

Liu Ying poured her tea: "My lady, please calm down. Do you still remember what the Empress said? She's newly arrived in the palace, so it's understandable that His Highness will be fond of her for a few days. She's the eldest daughter of the Grand General, and she's useful to His Highness. You must calm down. If the Empress finds out you caused a scene today, wouldn't she be angry?"

Consort Ye angrily picked up her tea and took a few sips: "Fine, a new concubine has entered the manor, she should be given two or three days of favor. His Highness is really patient, she's not even a young lady anymore! She's had a miscarriage!"

Liu Ying thought to herself that it was all just manipulation, so why did His Highness care about such things? But she couldn't say that out loud, so she still had to go along with her and finally managed to coax her into stopping her fuss.

Inside Wangchun Pavilion, Consort Su said to her maid, "This Consort is unusually well-behaved this time; she can actually endure it?"

"It must be the Empress who gave you a warning," the maid said with a smile.

In the eyes of the Crown Princess and the two concubines, Consort Yan was merely a pawn in the household.

Oh, or perhaps that's what everyone in the household thinks.

"Don't be jealous, my lady. You are the one His Highness truly cherishes. In a few days, His Highness will naturally come," the maid said with a smile.

Su Liangdi smiled, but whether she believed it or not was hard to say.

The two had dinner in Jiyue Pavilion. Yan Nangui couldn't discern his preferences either.

This prince is very secretive, and she's too lazy to dwell on it.

So he simply called someone in to help him bathe and wash up.

With yesterday's experience as a foundation, things went much more smoothly for the two of them today.

Shu Chengfeng wasn't a conflicted person, and Yan Nangui certainly didn't want to adopt that coy attitude.

With such a handsome man in front of you, how could you not eat him?

Is there a better place to work than the Crown Prince's residence? It includes food, lodging, and clothing, and the boss even sleeps with you for free.

So they still had a great time.

Shu Chengfeng turned to the side, her long hair cascading down her entire chest and back.

Yan Nangui lay face down, pressing half his face against the pillow, while one hand twirled and played with his long hair.

Shu Chengfeng's long hair is so beautiful, like smooth satin, both straight and silky.

Shu Chengfeng propped his head up, watching her hands, painted with bright red nail polish, play with his hair. He had a very strange feeling.

This woman's nonchalant demeanor hardly resembles the domineering and hysterical woman of legend.

What is Nan Gui thinking?

"If I say I'm thinking about something else, will Your Highness be angry? Your Highness is right here, yet I'm thinking about something else." Yan Nangui blinked.

"If you have anything to say about returning south, just say so," Shu Chengfeng said with a smile.

"I only want to know how to arrange a marriage between my third younger sister and the Meng family."

"Oh? Nan Gui misses her family so much?" Shu Chengfeng lifted her chin and asked this question, his expression unreadable.

He still seemed to be smiling.

"Your Highness," Yan Nangui hugged him, "When Your Highness ascends the throne one day, will you not avenge me? My third sister has already come of age and is married into the Meng family. It would be good if we were tied together. It would save Your Highness a lot of trouble then."

She didn't specify whether she meant revenge against the eldest princess or the Meng family.

Shu Chengfeng didn't ask any questions, but just laughed: "You've only been in the manor for three days, and you're already showing your claws after returning from the south. That's not good."

“You ask, and then you complain. Sigh, it’s really hard to be a person.” Yan Nangui sighed and grabbed his hair again.

Shu Chengfeng pulled her hand back: "I suppose Nan Gui has already done quite a bit, so I'll help you out this once and for all."

"Thank you, Your Highness. I am truly touched."