His maternal grandfather originally commanded over 100,000 troops in Yongyang, but six months ago, his men took over the command.
Although Xu San is unreliable, he is still quite capable of managing his subordinates. Now, Prince Zhen has almost no troops at his disposal, and he wants to seize power just by talking.
Moreover, he has a partnership with Xuanyuan Pavilion and has grain in his own hands, so what is he afraid of?
"Tell them not to rush, we'll talk about it when I get back."
The Crown Prince remained calm; the work here would take some time.
But when he saw the report that followed, his face darkened.
"Damn it, that bitch!"
This was reported by the palace's secret guards. They said that the Crown Princess took a young maid out to meet Prince Zhen in secret.
The two stayed in the private room for about half an hour, with the Crown Princess coming out a little later. During that time, the maids waited outside; only the two of them were in the room.
The guards dared not get too close to what was said or done. However, when the Crown Princess came out, her face was pale, her eyes were bloodshot, and she was walking with a limp. Although it was very slight, the guards' sharp eyes still noticed it.
He limps and walks with difficulty!
The Crown Prince read it word by word, thinking how this woman was truly something else, never stopping for a moment.
That Prince Zhen is really something, is he that indiscriminate? Mengyao is his Crown Princess, how dare Prince Zhen lay a finger on her?
The crown prince was so angry that his face turned black, and he wished he could go back right now and deal with Mengyao.
"Your Highness, please don't worry too much. The Crown Princess is pregnant and won't do anything reckless!"
Instead of comforting the crown prince, his subordinate's words made him narrow his eyes dangerously.
He remembered Mengyao's pregnancy. They had been married for so long, and just before he left, Mengyao suddenly became pregnant.
It has to be said, the timing was quite clever. He left the capital, and Prince Zhen returned in a high-profile manner; it was truly a seamless transition. Could it be this child?
It's really hard to say. After all, he didn't even know when Zhen Wang returned.
However, if his crown princess has dealings with Prince Zhen, things might be different.
The crown prince's eyes darkened; he was inherently ruthless and never knew how to restrain himself.
If someone makes him uncomfortable, he will only make that person feel more miserable.
"Bring a doctor along, someone you know well. You keep an eye on things and personally take that bitch's pulse!"
He wanted to see exactly how far along his crown princess was in her pregnancy, and whether it was his.
"Your Highness, wouldn't it be inappropriate if the Crown Princess found out?"
"Then don't let him know!" the Crown Prince said coldly. "Do I need to teach you this kind of thing?"
"Find someone skilled in this field; I need definite information!"
Mengyao had no idea that because she had met Prince Zhen once, the Crown Prince suspected the child in her womb.
She always thought that as long as she was careful, she wouldn't be discovered. When they met, she even deliberately avoided the people in the mansion.
Little did they know that in the Crown Prince's residence, nothing could be hidden from him.
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"Sister Xue, when does the project we're going to do together start? Do we have to wait until after you have your baby?"
Du Linlang couldn't wait to start making money; she no longer wanted to find a man.
What could be better than making money? Once she has a lot of money, what kind of man can't she find? She could even find several and keep them all in the mansion, favoring whichever one she wants.
"So, you're really that eager to start?"
Han Luoxue didn't want to affect her earning speed. After thinking for a moment, she suggested, "How about we start with various health tonics!"
"That's great! The wine you make isn't just for men; many women find it even more effective."
"Besides, who doesn't drink? I think this is a good suggestion."
Du Linlang readily agreed.
"Then you can stay here for a few more days. I'll teach you how to mix various kinds of liquor. I'll provide you with the raw materials. Once you've learned, you can lead a few people and start making them."
"Can we separate our liquor for men and women, and price it according to the different concentrations and effects? That way, we can target both rich and poor customers."
Thinking about the huge target audience in Beijing, Han Luoxue felt very excited. She wanted to make money in this area too.
"Oh dear, Xue-meimei, why don't we go back to the capital together? You can help me get the shop up and running, and then you can come back once everything is on track. By then, your belly won't be too big, and you can stay home and rest peacefully during your pregnancy."
Han Luoxue was actually a little tempted by this.
Although her belly is now swollen, it does not affect her movement, and she still walks briskly.
Besides, she missed Han Yuchen too. In the blink of an eye, a month had passed since he left. Although he would send her messages, nothing beats seeing him in person.
"I'll discuss it with my parents later!"
Seeing that Han Luoxue was interested, Du Linlang was naturally happy.
That evening, the family gathered together, and Han Luoxue shared her plans.
Although Han Mingyuan and Yunniang were worried, it wasn't right for their daughter and son-in-law to live separately forever, so they thought it would be good to send Xue'er over to check on them.
"Then you should be careful, and let your family know if anything happens. By the way, don't worry about the farm and the land; we'll take good care of them."
Han Luoxue nodded in agreement and told the villagers to hurry up and make some dried meat, as she planned to take it to the capital to test its market potential.
Ten days later, the two finally returned to the capital.
Because Han Luoxue was pregnant, the carriage did not travel fast, as the safety of the adults was more important.
Du Linlang told her family about what happened here, and Mrs. Du was naturally overjoyed.
Han Luoxue didn't tell Han Yuchen that she was going back to Beijing, intending to surprise him. But to her surprise, Han Yuchen gave her a shock.
Upon arriving in the capital, Han Luoxue was quite excited. She planned to stay at the Du family's residence for one night and then visit the General's Mansion the next day.
Du Linlang and her mother prepared a sumptuous meal to welcome Han Luoxue. However, Han Luoxue didn't have a big appetite, and everyone enjoyed the meal.
After finishing their meal, the three of them went for a walk in the backyard to digest their food.
"Hey, have you heard? The Prince of Zhen has returned!"
"Your news is outdated. He's been back for quite some time now. I heard the Prince's mansion is almost finished being renovated, and Prince Zhen will move back to the Prince's mansion in a few days."
"Actually, I think it's a real pity. The Prince Zhen and Miss Meng were such a perfect match, but then the Prince Zhen disappeared, and Miss Meng married the Crown Prince."
"So what if she marries the Crown Prince? You don't know, do you? Miss Meng is still hung up on Prince Zhen. My aunt's second aunt's third daughter works in the Crown Prince's residence. I heard that the Crown Princess often goes out for tea with Prince Zhen."
"Oh, are you serious? Prince Zhen and the Crown Princess? Doesn't the Crown Prince care?"
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