Chapter 262 Different Desires

The thought of Chunxiang's gaze towards Xu Feng filled Mingyu with an indescribable sense of unease.

"A person's desires differ depending on their position. Perhaps Chunxiang is obedient now, but what about in the future!"

Gu Shuyan smiled, knowing that there would be no more "later" in the future.

Although Chunxiang has helped me now, she wouldn't have gotten to where she is now if I hadn't carefully planned things. Her so-called obedience is just a matter of mutual benefit!

Upon returning home to the Duke of Anguo's residence, the Duke's wife immediately went to see Luo Hao.

"Mother, has it all gone smoothly?"

This was the first thing Luo Hao thought of when he saw the Duchess of Anguo.

Seeing her son looking at her expectantly, Lady Anguo felt a pang of pity in her eyes, but she still said, "Things have been botched, and your sister is now involved too. I'm afraid it will be difficult to scheme against her again."

Luo Hao frowned upon hearing this. What did he mean by "messing it up"? How could he mess up something so simple?

"Mother, what's wrong with you? All you did was ruin Gu Shuyan's reputation, and you still managed to mess it up."

It's not like they're being asked to kill each other; it's such a small matter, yet they can't even get their way.

Seeing her son's displeasure, the Duchess of Anguo immediately stepped forward and pulled him aside, saying, "Son, don't worry, whatever you want, your mother will definitely help you achieve it."

Lady Anguo harbored resentment towards Gu Shuyan, but she couldn't resist her son's affections and his insistence on marrying her at this time. What could she, as a mother, do?

He can't let a woman cause him to fall out of love with his own son!

"If it didn't work out this time, what chance will there be in the future? Besides, the Marquis of Yi'an's family isn't stupid; who would marry their daughter to me?"

Luo Hao was well aware of his current situation. Not only could he not become the heir apparent, but he was also afraid that the wealthy young ladies in the capital would not want to associate with him.

But he only liked Gu Shuyan. Although the two had only met twice from afar, Luo Hao had never experienced that feeling of excitement before.

This is why he still can't forget her even now.

"Hao'er, don't worry, Mother will definitely help you achieve your wish."

After speaking, Lady Anguo dared not linger any longer. She comforted her son and then turned and returned to her own courtyard.

When Yun Yichen heard the news from the Crown Prince's residence, his expression darkened considerably.

These people actually dared to plot against his little girl; they're simply asking for trouble.

“Zhong Lin, His Highness the Crown Prince must have gained quite a bit from his trip to Ganzhou, right? It’s time to let His Majesty know what his good sons have been up to.”

Seeing his master's gloomy and unwell expression, Zhong Lin knew that someone else was about to suffer.

Therefore, at the morning court the following day, the Crown Prince was impeached by the Fifth Prince.

The reason, of course, is the matter of the Crown Prince accepting bribes during his trip to Ganzhou.

Upon seeing the evidence presented by the Fifth Prince, the Emperor was so enraged that he smashed his cup on the spot. Especially since the Crown Prince had just recommended the Prefect of Ganzhou to return to the capital as an official, the Emperor had no choice but to believe it, even if he didn't want to.

"As the crown prince, you have done such a thing. You have truly disappointed me."

After finishing his speech, the emperor leaned back on the dragon throne. He had considered that anyone could be corrupt, but he never imagined that the crown prince, as the heir apparent, would be corrupt.

This empire will obviously be his sooner or later, yet he is so eager to win over the ministers. How much does he want to marry him and take his place?