Lu Xingjian did not adopt the conventional approach of sending troops to suppress the White Lotus Religionists.

Instead, they used Su Wanwan's trick: offering a reward in silver.

The price is exactly the same as Su Wanwan's.

People from all walks of life flocked to Shanxi, arresting and sending anyone they saw to collect a reward. Li Rong was there dealing with the matter.

Later, even officers from the garrison troops in Shanxi got involved.

Because compared to the meager salary issued by the imperial court, the reward money was far too generous.

Some husbands were even followers of the White Lotus sect, and they would have their wives tie them up and send them to the authorities, just so that their wives could earn money to support their entire family.

Some remaining members of the White Lotus sect, skilled in martial arts, broke through various blockades and fled towards the Northern Yuan Grassland.

This was also the issue he intended to resolve when he met with Xie Yihuxian, Balsbolot, Ma Ang, and others that day.

"Where did you get so much money?" Su Wanwan asked curiously.

He used to be quite poor.

Lu Xingjian smiled lazily: "The official silver that was stolen in Guangdong and Guangxi has been recovered."

His slender fingers twirled a strand of Su Wanwan's hair, teasing her with a soft laugh:

"Whatever you want, your husband will get it for you."

So you've got plenty of money now, huh?

Su Wanwan rolled her eyes, thought for a long time, and then a sly look appeared in her eyes.

"I want you to make me a sachet by hand."

This is something money can't buy.

Who told him not to cherish the sachet she made back then?

Lu Xingjian paused, looking somewhat troubled as he considered the feasibility: "It's not impossible."

Su Wanwan rolled over and straddled him, raising an eyebrow at him, "You have the skill?"

From Lu Xingjian's perspective, her big eyes were wide open, looking at him, and her tender, slightly swollen lips were pouting, as if she were being coquettish.

Lu Xingjian's heart skipped a beat.

He gently stroked her back: "My wife has a request, how can I refuse?"

He glanced at her with affection, his smile carrying a deeper meaning:

"However, if you want to remain bedridden, you'll have to wait until after your postpartum period."

Su Wanwan leaned close to his ear and intentionally or unintentionally blew a breath into it, her voice soft and enigmatic, as if she were smiling but not smiling.

"Don't you feel guilty about flirting with a pregnant woman like this?"

Lu Xingjian's Adam's apple bobbed a few times, his gaze became somewhat fixed, and his voice grew a little hoarse as he smiled threateningly:

"Aren't you afraid I'll eat you?"

Su Wanwan, unconcerned, stood up and gently patted her flat belly: "As long as you're not afraid of it making a fuss."

Lu Xingjian was so angry that his teeth itched, so he hugged her again and deeply inhaled her fragrance.

"Hmph, they've even started using the imperial heir to command the emperor."

"Once you finish your postpartum confinement, I'll make sure you can't get out of bed for three days and three nights!"

Su Wanwan chuckled. Seeing how hard he was trying to hold back but couldn't bear to touch her, she looked a little dazed and unconsciously reached out to touch his face.

Lu Xingjian turned his head and bit her finger.

That look is like a baby who hasn't been weaned, but given the current situation, it's somewhat erotic.

Su Wanwan's eyes flickered, "There's something I..."

Lu Xingjian mumbled, "Okay."

Su Wanwan: ? ? ?

"I haven't said what it is yet."

Lu Xingjian raised an eyebrow: "No matter what it is, the answer is always the same."

"Aren't you afraid I'll screw you over?" Su Wanwan earnestly reminded him.

Lu Xingjian looked up, his nose gently brushing against hers:

"It's okay if you mess with me, but I'm afraid someone will be sulking and I can't appease them."

Su Wanwan hummed softly.

“You were still angry yesterday because I didn’t agree to your request for an official position last time.” Lu Xingjian pecked her lips, looking at her with a mixture of affection and resentment.

How could I dare to contradict you again?

"You're acting like a tyrant." Su Wanwan felt as if he had been possessed and his soul had been switched.

Lu Xingjian shrugged absentmindedly, "With a wicked empress like you by my side, I could be a tyrant too."

"What kind of demon queen?" They gave her another nickname.

Lu Xingjian smiled ambiguously and leaned close to her ear:

"The Fairy Queen."

...

The Ma family's newly purchased house is very grand, located on Chang'an Avenue.

The two large stone lions at the entrance are majestic and can rival the stone lions at the entrances of other noble mansions.

Maggie threw the booklet on the ground, her bright face filled with disbelief and anger:

"I don't believe it!"

"I want to see the Emperor!"

"I'm carrying his child, how could he possibly force me to marry someone else?!"

Ma Yongcheng was not surprised by her reaction and calmly said:

"The Emperor has decreed that a bowl of abortifacient medicine be bestowed upon you, Miss Ma. Will you drink it yourself, or shall we feed you?"

Maggie was struck dumb.

She swayed, her face pale, and murmured, "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"He still calls me 'darling,' how could he be so heartless?!"

After waiting for a while, seeing that she still refused to accept reality, Ma Yongcheng made a gesture and told someone to give her the medicine.

Maggie didn't struggle, but knocked the medicine bowl over just as it reached her lips.

"It must be Su Wanwan who's behind this! It must be her!"

"She couldn't stand the child in my belly, so she wanted to get rid of it as soon as possible!"

"Master Ma, please help me, I will always remember your kindness!"

"As long as I can see the Emperor, I will definitely be able to change his mind!"

Maggie quickly had someone bring out a great deal of gold, silver, and banknotes:

"These were all bestowed upon me by the Emperor. He doesn't like me, so why would he give me so many things?"

"Your Excellency, I am carrying the eldest son of the Emperor, the future Crown Prince! Please save my child! We will never forget your great kindness!"

Ma Yongcheng's gaze lingered for a moment on the gold, silver, and banknotes, his expression hesitant.

Maggie grasped at a straw and quickly knelt down, hugging Ma Yongcheng's legs:

“Lord Eunuch, my surname is Ma, and yours is Ma too. I will recognize you as my godfather, and this child will be your grandson!”

Ma Yongcheng lowered his eyes and remained unmoved, glancing intentionally or unintentionally at the gold and silver treasures.

Ma Ji suddenly realized what was going on and quickly gave the gold, silver, and banknotes to Ma Yongcheng.

Ma Yongcheng then smiled and said, "Miss Ma, you're too kind."

Before he could finish speaking, a young eunuch came over and whispered something to him.

Ma Yongcheng gave a meaningful "Oh," and flicked his whisk:

"The matter here is settled, Miss Ma, I'll take my leave now."

Seeing that all the Eastern Depot agents had left, Ma Ji collapsed to the ground, weeping as if she had survived a calamity.

After crying for a while, she gritted her teeth and said, "Su Wanwan, I will never let you get away with this!"

...

The next day, after breakfast, as she was about to leave, Su Wanwan mentioned something:

"Should Princess Rong attend the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration this year?"

Lu Xingjian paused for a moment, seemingly making up his mind.

"Let it go, it's time for Prince Rong to take up his fief."

Su Wanwan nodded.

It seems he felt that the remaining forces of Prince Rong's faction had been largely eliminated.

As for Prince Jin, the guards of his original Prince Jin residence had already been transferred away. Without the White Lotus Sect to act as his henchmen, he could no longer pose a threat.

However, the local officials in Jin who were bribed by the King of Jin will likely need a reshuffle.

Just as she was about to leave, Ma Yongcheng came to report.