Wen Wanyi brought Wei Shuyi to Qu Mansion. When Qu Wenhe learned the news, he pretended to be respectful on the surface, but he was not happy at all in his heart.
While their luggage was settled, Qu Wenhe found an opportunity and called Wen Wanyi to his study.
"Father……"
Before she could finish, the inkstone flew towards her head!
Wen Wanyi was unable to dodge and was hit hard on the shoulder by the inkstone!
In fact, she was no longer surprised by such situations. In the eyes of others, the eldest daughter of the Qu family, who had everything she wanted, was just a target for Qu Wenhe to vent his anger and beate and scold at will.
From childhood to adulthood, if she had not been protected by a formal wife, her life would probably not be much different from those of concubines' daughters.
"Why is Father so angry? Why waste the inkstone he has treasured for so many years?"
"Don't you know how much trouble this woman has caused your elder sister in the palace? You even invited her into our house. What if she finds something on us..."
Wen Wanyi scoffed, "Father, what are you afraid of? You've always been a man of high moral character, and you've always done things with impeccable integrity. You have ministers at court who are your right-hand men, and yet you're afraid of a little woman trying to influence the Emperor?"
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"Everyone knows that even though Concubine Qu has been demoted, she is still the most favored in the palace! The Emperor cares about his elder sister and won't do anything to our family. If Concubine Qu doesn't have tact and repeatedly goes to complain, she will be the only one to be despised."
Qu Wenhe suppressed his anger: "You think it through! But, do you know? If you casually bring outsiders into our mansion, I will be the one who will be in trouble!"
"I really don't understand. The Third Prince is ill, so I proposed this plan to build a good relationship with Concubine Xu, and the Emperor agreed. Why can't Father be more polite to satisfy the Emperor? If Concubine Xu stays here for one, two, or three days and is scared away by our attitude, what will the Emperor think? How should I behave in front of him?"
Qu Wenhe didn't care. "Having one of the Qu family's daughters in the palace is enough to bring honor. We don't need so much! We sent you to the palace because your elder sister was childless. Now she has given birth to the second prince. We just need to wait for the right opportunity to seize the position of crown prince! I've already made inquiries in the court... The old prime minister's daughter is terminally ill and is not far from death. Looking at the entire harem, besides your elder sister, who else is qualified to ascend to the throne of queen?!"
"Father's plan is truly ingenious! Now, I'm afraid everyone at home is thinking about how majestic it will be to be the father-in-law of the emperor in the future, right?"
"Stop being so sarcastic with your father! If I hadn't sent you to the palace, how could you have the power and status you have today? Marrying a disciple from a high-ranking family in the capital is not as good as marrying the emperor!"
A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Wen Wanyi's eyes, and she knelt down to greet him. "Then please trust me, father, and treat Concubine Xun well. If you really can't stand it, I will find a chance to send her to another place. Besides, don't you want your eldest sister's son to be the only prince in the entire Yonghua Palace? Then now is the best time for us to take action! If Concubine Xun is still living in Changchun Palace or somewhere else, no matter how far your father extends his hand, there will be nothing he can do, right?"
After hearing this, Qu Wenhe's expression eased a little and his words became less sharp.
"Okay, I understand what you mean. If there are any arrangements, I will tell you to do them privately. It's getting late, go back and rest!"
Wen Wanyi left the study with a sneer, and then the window on the other side shook slightly, and a shadow appeared on the ground.
Qu Wenhe approached cautiously, and when he saw Yu Huai's face, he couldn't help but tremble: "Grand...Grand Master?! Did the Emperor arrange for you to come..."
"Keep your voice down! Are you afraid that Yu Pei can't hear you?!"
Yu Huai climbed in through the window skillfully, then looked around Qu Wenhe's study: "After all these years, the layout of the master hasn't changed at all."
"I've placed all the ornaments according to the directions you specified, fearing they might ruin the feng shui! Back then, it was because I listened to the Imperial Master's advice that I achieved my current prosperity and wealth..."
Before he could finish his flattering words, Yu Huai interrupted him without hesitation, his tone already showing impatience: "You gave birth to a good daughter, but she brought all those troublesome people into the mansion. Aren't you going to do anything about it?"
"I've already taught her a lesson! While Concubine Xu is staying at the Qu Mansion, I will do everything in my power to make the Third Prince disappear from this world completely!"
When Yu Huai heard his plan, he did not express his opinion, but instead asked him to be careful and not act rashly.
"Don't underestimate the lame old man that Concubine Xu brings with her! He's very capable! If you ever get into a fight, don't hurt him."
"Why? In my impression, the Imperial Master has always been decisive in killing. Why is he so lenient towards just one person?"
"You don't need to ask about my affairs! Just do what I assign you to do!"
Yu Huai was in a very bad mood. After pacing back and forth in the study, he complained, "Why did you take Concubine Xu away from the palace when everything was fine?! From now on, the Emperor's shadow guards will pay extra attention to this place. How can I continue with my plan?!"
Qu Wenhe said with a forced smile, "Master Imperial Master, do you really need to practice martial arts down here recently? Is it okay for me to find you another place to live?"
"You clearly know what I was planning when we formed our alliance! Now, you're telling me you want to change your residence. Who do you think I am?!"
Qu Wenhe was afraid that he would get angry, so he apologized immediately and admitted his mistake: "Master Imperial Master, please don't be angry..."
"I say, you two men, secretly meeting in the study late at night, are you going to stop?"
A strong wind blew the door open, and Yu Pei appeared outside the door unexpectedly.
He still liked drinking. He pulled off the wine gourd hanging from his waist, lifted a corner of his mask, and drank it in big gulps.
He brushed his face with the back of his hand again, his voice hoarse: "What? Are you dumbfounded? You're not saying anything?"
Yu Huai's expression changed drastically: "Why are you here?! Tell me! How long have you been hiding outside the door and eavesdropping?"
"Tsk, no need to eavesdrop, I know all about the shabby deal you two have!"
Several golden threads shot out from Yu Huai's fingers, but Yu Pei dodged them easily.
"Oh, are you serious? What a pity, you are destined not to be able to kill me!"
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