Thinking about what she would face in the future, Lan Linxue felt her head suddenly become huge, and then she let out another scream of despair before collapsing to the ground with a thud.

While Lan Linxue was scheming against Lan Shanyang, Lan Shanyang was also busy trying to get his son back.

He knew his wife meant to give in to their son's wishes, but he felt uneasy and couldn't accept the idea that his son would abandon his father once he had a wife.

He had already realized from what happened in Jiangnan that Lan Linxue, that little brat, would probably listen to Qin Kou'er in everything after she got together with him. Wouldn't that make him, the father who had raised him with so much care, even more worthless?

No! Absolutely not!

So, Lan Shanyang took out a bunch of portraits of young ladies from prominent families and examined them carefully one by one.

Jing Quan, who was serving nearby, saw Lan Shanyang watching so intently and couldn't help but smile and say, "Does Your Majesty want to select more beauties for the palace this year? That's good, the palace hasn't had any new beauties for a long time, and this servant is feeling lonely!"

Jing Quan had no idea that Qin Meiying was not dead. Although he always went to Weiyang Palace to offer incense with Lan Shanyang, he always stayed outside the door to clean and had no idea what was going on inside.

So, seeing Lan Shanyang looking at the pictures of the imperial concubines, people assumed that the emperor had changed his mind and was finally willing to accept new concubines!

Lan Shanyang immediately glared coldly at Quan Jing, "What nonsense are you spouting! If you keep talking nonsense, I'll cut your tongue out!"

Panoramic view startled him so much that he quickly covered his mouth, but his eyes still gleamed with doubt.

Lan Shanyang turned his gaze back to the portrait and said calmly, "I want to choose a wife for the Crown Prince!"

Upon hearing this, Quan Jing looked at Lan Shanyang in disbelief. After a long while, he released his hand and whispered, "Your Majesty, I don't think the Crown Prince would like this! This servant thinks that the Crown Prince seems to be deeply in love with that Miss Qin!"

"Bah! What does he know about love!" Lan Shanyang couldn't stand such words right now. "He's such a young child, and so kind-hearted. Who knows if he's been bewitched by someone! I can't stand by and watch my son be deceived!"

Lan Shanyang would never admit that Qin Kou'er was a better child than his son. He didn't care who was being bewitched. In short, his son was still his precious treasure, and he wouldn't let anyone touch him easily!

Quan Jing looked at Lan Shanyang with a hint of helplessness.

It's obvious from their appearance that Lan Linxue and Qin Kou'er are in love and mutually attracted, but the Emperor insists that the Crown Prince is being bewitched. If the Crown Prince finds out, won't there be another uproar?

Sometimes I really can't stand the way the Emperor acts. He knows the Crown Prince doesn't like something, but he insists on doing it anyway, and it's not over until everyone is in chaos.

Quan Jing understood Lan Shanyang's personality; he knew that once Lan Shanyang made up his mind about something, it absolutely could not be easily changed. He could only suppress his sighs and carefully serve him by his side, occasionally offering Lan Shanyang some guidance.

Just then, a report came from outside that Consort Shu was requesting an audience.

Upon hearing this, Lan Shanyang frowned and reflexively said, "I won't see you!"

But just as she was about to leave, she suddenly remembered something, looked up and asked, "What brings her here?"

"They said they came to see the Emperor, specifically to express their gratitude for the Fifth Prince's investiture as a prince today!"

Lan Shanyang squinted and thought for a moment, then waved her hand to the outside: "Let her in!"

After saying that, Lan Shanyang turned to look at the paintings in front of her and suddenly smiled faintly.

If you want to cause some trouble for Lan Linxue and Qin Kou'er, women might have a better way.

---Aside---

"The Arrogant Young Master's Wife" by Yu Ren is in its second round of competition. Please show your support!

When the carefree and unruly girl clashes with the cold and ruthless boy, the punk pounces on the iceberg, skillfully seducing and flirting!

In her past life, she was forced to launder money. When the truth came out, she became the scapegoat and could not escape her fate of death.

When she opened her eyes again, she had transformed into a wealthy family's young wife.

Her father-in-law was dissatisfied, her mother-in-law disliked her, her sister-in-law was unhappy, her sister-in-law rolled her eyes, and her husband was a sadist.

A laughing stock in a wealthy family, ostracized by everyone.

Tan Xi looked up to the sky and roared – “Bring it on, you bastards!”

What? I'm arrogant?

Sorry, but if a woman isn't assertive, she'll easily get dumped!

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Lu Zheng, a diamond bachelor in City B, and heir to the Lu family conglomerate.

He was feared by the righteous and respected by the underworld; he was known as the "Cold-Faced Demon God."

Talking about the little girl: Her thighs are thick enough to warrant a hug.

Lu Er: My thighs aren't the only thing that's thick.

Talking about the girl: ...