The study is bright and clean, and bright light shines into the room through the intricately carved hollow windows, forming patches of mottled light and shadow.

As summer approaches and the temperature gradually rises, Yan Xuanye asks the maid beside him to open the windows. The fresh air and the fragrance of the gardenias blooming in the courtyard flow into the room, making people feel particularly comfortable.

Although the other servants had been dismissed, there were still many guards lurking in the hidden area outside the study.

Therefore, they had no reservations when talking, and their voices couldn't help but rise a little.

Yan Xuanye's face was gloomy. "It's such a pity that we couldn't take Lu Huan's life in our last operation."

Ma Qi complained with an unhappy look on his face, "If the princess hadn't suddenly rushed over to save his life, how could he have escaped?"

"Those doctors in Nanchang were completely blind. They didn't realize the real reason for his illness and actually thought he was just feeling unwell."

"In my opinion, the failure of this matter... is all due to the princess."

He took a deep breath and said indignantly, "Why does she always side with outsiders? I really don't understand."

Gebulu frowned slightly and warned Machi in a serious tone: "Machi, you must not disrespect the princess!"

Ma Qi spoke without restraint, and even wanted to argue a few more words, "Am I wrong?"

Yan Xuanye glanced over coldly, and Ma Qi suddenly stopped talking, but he still had some complaints about Su Qian in his heart.

Yan Xuanye: "We failed to kill Lu Huan. He must be on guard now and taking stronger precautions. If he tries to use the same trick again in the future, it will be very difficult."

"In this case, the most urgent thing is to think about how to eliminate Lu Huan."

"In my opinion, if we want to get rid of Lu Huan, we must first win over the princess's heart. Otherwise, no matter what means we use, it will be in vain."

Seeing Yan Xuanye remain silent, Ma Qi spoke again, "However...what I really don't understand is why the princess knew that Lu Huan's life was hanging by a thread?"

"Don't you think this is rather strange? This secret is known only to you, me, and Lord Wu Yan. Where did the princess get the information, and how was she able to arrive at the scene in time?"

Yan Xuanye and Ge Bulu had actually been puzzled by the question raised by Machi for a long time, but they had no choice... They were also puzzled and could only put it aside for the time being.

The atmosphere was somewhat stagnant. After a moment, Ge Bulu asked again, "Your Highness, has the love poison taken effect?"

Yan Xuanye nodded slightly: "It didn't have much effect at first. Compared to before, it can keep her heart on me for a while, but sometimes, she still thinks about other people and other things."

"The situation improved after I cast a spell on her a few days ago."

Gebru: "That's fine."

"After all, Lu Huan must be eliminated."

"We fought our way down here with great difficulty, occupying Qingzhou and more than ten other cities. We cannot give up so easily."

"Nanchang is a country utterly corrupt from the inside out. Although things have improved significantly under Lu Huan's governance, it's still like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. Furthermore, there's the scourge of the former monarch, Gao Qinglie, who wants Lu Huan dead even more than we do."

"As for Lu Huan, he has too few people around him who can be used. The court is mostly filled with corrupt officials, and he is busy cleaning them out, looking ahead but not behind.

If he continues like this, his mental and physical strength will be exhausted sooner or later. For us, it is only a matter of time."

"Your Highness, don't worry about other things. Just focus on cultivating your relationship with the princess these days and get her pregnant with the young prince soon."

Seeing Yan Xuanye's frown, Ge Bulu smiled and said, "The princess came to me last time and asked me about your highness's preferences. It seems that good things are coming to your highness soon."

After hearing this, Yan Xuanye felt a little better.

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Xu Lianyun stood outside the cell. Time passed quietly. After about two cups of tea, he finally saw Xu Wanqing slowly walk out of the dark and deep prison...

"Father, let's go back." Xu Wanqing's voice was as flat as stagnant water, without a trace of emotion.

Xu Lianyun keenly noticed that his daughter looked unusual, so he carefully helped her into the carriage.

After the car door closed, he couldn't wait to ask, "Wan'er, do you understand now?"

Xu Wanqing lowered her head slightly, and after a moment's silence, she softly replied, "My daughter has come to her senses. Since Your Majesty already has someone he truly loves, I shouldn't continue to pester him, lest I cause him any more trouble."

Xu Lianyun noticed that after Xu Wanqing came out of the cell, her way of addressing Lu Huan had changed from the affectionate "Brother Ziyi" to the respectful and distant "Your Majesty."

Hearing this, Xu Lianyun secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that she must have come to terms with it.

Thinking of this, Xu Lianyun felt cheerful and said quickly, "Great, great! I'm relieved that you think this way. His Majesty has bestowed upon you the title of Princess. This is an unparalleled honor! Our family will be deeply grateful and will never again cause trouble for His Majesty."

Xu Wanqing smiled faintly and responded firmly, "My daughter will remember her father's teachings."

However, only she herself knew that deep within her seemingly calm heart, a storm was brewing...

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In the past few days, Su Qian had her period and didn't like to move. She often stayed in her room, but she didn't neglect anything about the outside world.

Zhang Yuncheng's injuries have improved a bit and he can move around without any problems. He is often dragged out by Yan Nanzhu to play. It is said that the two of them are very close.

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