The atmosphere fell silent, and Sheng Mingyu went back to the study and took a nap.

He was really tired these days. Now that the work was done, he wanted to take a nap.

"Asleep?" Gu Yunni had always asked people to keep an eye on Sheng Mingyu's movements. When she heard that he had fallen asleep, a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Finally I got a break. Even the strongest body couldn't hold on.

"Yes, Princess, don't worry. His Highness has lived alone for so many years and can take good care of himself."

Ever since Du Changming returned to the mansion, he has been smashing things like crazy.

"You are all rubbish! The plan was so complete, yet Sheng Mingyu was able to escape punishment! What's the point of you staying by my side?"

This was the plan he had prepared since Sheng Mingyu went to Jiangnan, but he revealed it with just a few words. It was really infuriating!

The counselors around Du Changming looked gloomy.

It would be bad enough if he was so difficult to please, but he also made so many enemies. It makes me irritated just thinking about it.

"Your Highness, if you want to blame someone, you really can't blame me. You should blame the Crown Princess. Why does the Crown Princess always cause trouble for us? How long have we been preparing this plan? It's because of her leading the people that we completely failed."

When he heard the name Gu Yunni, Du Changming was so angry that he threw everything on hand to the counselor.

The counselor was startled and immediately knelt on the ground begging for mercy, "Your Highness, please spare my life. I know I was wrong. I said the wrong thing."

Cold sweat broke out on his forehead. If he had thrown the inkstone in the wrong place, he would probably have died by now.

"You know you said the wrong thing! It's fine that a grown man can't beat a woman, but you actually put the blame on her! You framed her and didn't even allow her to refute you?"

The strategist never expected Du Changming to say this, and his eyes widened in shock.

Du Changming felt guilty and turned his head away.

"What's the point of looking at me? I want you to hurry up and get Sheng Mingyu off the stage! Otherwise, watch out for your life!"

"yes."

When everyone left and Du Changming was the only one left in the room, he relaxed and sighed.

At this time, a man walked out secretly. He was the confidant who had been imprisoned by Gu Yunni before.

"Master, are you still unable to forget Miss Gu? But she is about to marry His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. You should let go of this relationship."

"I have never had any feelings for her. Her fate is what I need, so it doesn't matter if I tolerate her. If one day she gets in my way, I will definitely show no mercy."

Du Changming was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. The man just sighed and said no more.

The master will never know that he had already developed feelings for Gu Yunni during their time together. No matter how he tried to escape, the fact could not be changed.

Du Changming took a long time to calm down and rekindled his fighting spirit.

"Go and call the Marquis of Changping."

In the palace.

After the emperor left court and dealt with the memorials, he leaned back in his chair and thought about what happened in the morning court.

"Who do you think did this? None of my good sons are honest. They are trying their best to throw dirty water on Mingyu. How did Mingyu offend them?"

He was very troubled. His palms and backs of his hands were all made of flesh. Even though he was the emperor, he didn't know how to choose.

"Your Majesty, maybe it wasn't the princes. What if it was one of the ministers? We still need to investigate to find out who is behind this. There's no need to worry so much."

The emperor had a sarcastic smile on his face. He knew these sons best. After all, they were his biological children, and he knew them better than anyone else.

"Oh! Do you really think I'm easy to fool? When we were in court today, everyone's expression was unpredictable. It was obvious they were up to no good. I'd be surprised if it wasn't them!"

The eunuch hid aside, pretending to be a quail, and said nothing.

When it comes to the prince, everything he says is wrong.

"Alright, tell me I'm busy these few days and won't be going to the harem for the time being. If the imperial concubine sends someone to invite you, remember to have them come before me and I'll personally give instructions."

The emperor waved his hand and gave his order, with a guilty look on his face as he said this.

The eunuch covered his mouth and laughed, then agreed obediently.

"By the way, continue investigating the matter I asked you to investigate. No matter how many people are behind it, you must catch the mastermind behind it. No matter if he is a prince or not, you must bring him before me."

The eunuch received several orders in succession.

At this time, Marquis Changping had also received news from Du Changming. He cursed with his mouth, but his body was very honest.

"I see that the Marquis of Changping is in a bad mood. Is it because I called you too often that the Marquis of Changping is annoyed?"

Du Changming's tone was gentle, but it scared the Marquis of Changping.

In the past, Du Changming was always arrogant, but today he is so easy to talk to. I wonder how big the matter is that he wants him to do?

"Your Highness is too polite. I wonder why you want to see me today? Didn't we just finish the court session? Doesn't Your Highness need to rest?" Marquis Changping smiled with a stiff face.

Du Changming also laughed, and only spoke when Marquis Changping got goose bumps all over his body.

"I have no other reason to call you here today. Do you remember my last order? Is there a better way to snatch the Crown Prince's Consort away? Several days have passed. Surely you can't come up with a plan?"

Du Changming was still smiling, but there was a coldness in his words.

Marquis Changping began to tremble gradually and did not speak for a long time.

Du Changming's expression became increasingly ugly, and even his eyes grew colder.

Seeing this, he immediately knelt on the ground, "Your Highness, I really tried everything to bring Gu Yunni here! But His Highness protected her too well. No matter where I start, I can't see her. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"

Du Changming narrowed his eyes. "Too good a protection? My Lord, have you forgotten what you said when you came to me and signed the military order? You are her father, but you can't even see him. What use is there for me to have you? What's the difference between you and trash?"

Marquis Changping didn't dare to look up. No matter how cowardly Du Changming had been in the past, he was going to sit on the throne of the crown prince for many years, and his aura would never be erased.

"But..." Marquis Changping stuttered.

Du Changming threw down the memorial in his hand. His forehead was hit by the memorial and blood was flowing. He turned pale with pain.

"Why so many buts? If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have placed all my hopes on you! Now that you say it can't be done, what should I do?"

Du Changming's voice gradually became louder. The guards and eunuchs standing outside trembled with fear and mourned silently for Marquis Changping.

His Highness's temper has been getting worse and worse recently, and Marquis Changping has been suffering a lot.

"She's about to marry the Crown Prince. No matter what I do, she won't be my wife. How am I supposed to take her Phoenix Heart and Blood? How am I supposed to ascend to the throne? Give me the answer!"