The Queen Mother was startled, then nodded hurriedly.

"Grandma, I understand. Do you want to watch them fight to the death so that you can reap the benefits?"

Chu Li laughed sinisterly in his heart, but his face still had a distressing look.

"I don't want you to die, I just want my mother to keep an eye on me."

"Well, that vicious woman..."

When talking about Empress Zheng, the Queen Mother felt very uncomfortable.

In order to consolidate her son's position, she personally selected a wife with a strong background for her son.

Why did he choose her? Because she realized that the late emperor wanted to marry Zheng to that unlucky Prince Gong.

That's too much.

Zheng was ambitious. If she married Prince Gong, wouldn't that be like moving a mountain for her son to ascend the throne?

So, she used some tricks to make Zheng marry her son, and Prince Gong had to marry Shen Fu, the prostitute.

After this arrangement, the son succeeded smoothly.

But... the Zheng family is too ambitious. Not only are they satisfied with having a queen, they also want to make Zheng's son the crown prince?

Humph, Zheng's son became the empress dowager, what about the children of the Xiao family?

So, the Queen Mother fought against Zheng openly and secretly.

She had not expected that after fighting with the imperial concubine when she was young, she would have to fight with her daughter-in-law when she was old. Moreover, this daughter-in-law was a tough and powerful enemy, and she had chosen this powerful enemy herself.

Would this annoy her?

She will leave this powerful enemy to her grandson.

The Queen Mother's eyes revealed a hint of ruthlessness, "Li'er, don't worry, even though I'm your grandmother's age, I'm still strong. I will definitely deal with that vicious woman before I collapse."

…

It was probably because King Zhan was crippled that the Queen Mother was devastated.

After returning from her third visit to Prince Zhan's mansion, she locked herself up in Yongshou Palace and no one saw her.

Two days later, news came that the Queen Mother was ill.

The concubines went to visit the patient.

All the family members were turned away, including the queen.

Only the Concubine Chen was allowed in.

On the next day, Concubine Chen brought the Third Prince and the Tenth Prince into the Yongshou Palace again. The tenth prince, who was only 12 years old, was kept by the Queen Mother.

One stone can cause a thousand ripples.

What does this mean?

The Queen Mother has given up on Prince Zhan and is preparing to support Concubine Chen and her son?

She only needs to give this signal to her, and that will be enough to keep her busy for a while.

The Queen and the Zheng family behind her quickly began to adjust their battle plans.

This also gave Chu Li, whose wings were not yet fully grown, a chance to catch his breath.

In this life, he has no interest in the throne at all.

So he didn't care at all whether he was hurt 1,800 or lost 1,000.

As long as the Queen and her party don't bother him, he can do his own things better.

"My Lord, Miss Xu has gone to see Miss 괗 again."

Yes, this was the first time Xu Moer had gone back to see Ruan Xinchen in these days.

Including the time when she helped Ruan Yihe deliver something, this was her third time to visit Prince Gong's Mansion.

At first he was worried that Xu Moer would be hateful and mean in the past.

He was relieved when he heard later that they had a very pleasant conversation.

They had a good relationship in their previous life. If only she had been stubborn and hurt Xin Chen with her stubbornness, the three of them would have been able to live a good life.

In this life, they became friends again by accident.

"What did she want to see her for this time?"

"It seems like there's nothing to do. We're just chatting about the princess."

Chu Li: "..." No wonder they can be friends, both of them like Ruan Yihe.

He also likes Ruan Yihe.

How could there be a woman as disgusting as Ruan Yihe in this world?

Obviously, she looked somewhat similar to Xin Chen, but he hated this familiar face no matter how he looked at it.

"What is Ruan Yihe doing recently?"

"I'm staying in Liufang Garden and haven't stepped out of the house."

Chu Li was a little surprised: "I didn't say I wanted to confine her, did I?"

"No, she might be scared and confined herself."

"Heh." Chu Li sneered, "Don't think I'll let her go just because she's honest."

Ling Lie was actually a little confused.

It seems that the princess has not done anything forgivable? Why does the prince hate her so much?

Could it be just because of a dream?

This is too ridiculous.

Can it really work if your son is so outrageous?

"Your Highness, I heard that the Queen Mother is ill. Should you go and visit her?"

Chu Li patted her legs and said, "I'm disabled and recuperating at home. How can I go?"

"But rumors are spreading that the Queen Mother became so worried about you that she fell ill. If you don't show some reaction, you'll be accused of being unfilial."

Chu Li frowned deeply.

Romantic relationships are troublesome in themselves, and he also has to maintain the image of the palace and guess what other people are thinking... It really makes him more troubled.

In his previous life, he had gotten everything he deserved.

In this life, he actually began to yearn for the life that Xinchen once described.

No matter how worldly-wise you are, no matter how scheming you are, it seems really wrong.

"Let Ruan Yihe handle this matter."

“Ah? This… isn’t too bad?” Ling Lie nodded.

He now really felt that he was surrounded by people with normal brains, which made him, a normal person, stand out.

The prince treats Jing'er, the princess and her family all normally.

"The princess's family has been hit hard by something like this, and she is already a little bit vulnerable. If you let the princess go, what if she talks nonsense? Although you have suppressed this matter temporarily, who can stop her from talking?"

How did he know what Chu Li was thinking?

He also thought that Chu Li suppressed the Ruan family's affairs because he was afraid that the Ruan family's affairs would affect his reputation.

In fact, he did this for another reason.

Including releasing Ruan Yihe, who was hit but had a normal brain, which also had its own meaning.

"Let her go. If anything goes wrong, I will make the decision myself."

Hearing him say this, Ling Lie was persuaded.

Taking the gifts arranged by the housekeeper, they went to Liufangyuan where Ruan Yihe lived.

"The Queen Mother was shocked by the incident with the prince and fell ill for a while. It is reasonable for him to visit her. However, the prince was attacked and injured, and his body is indeed in poor condition. As the princess, you should visit her in the palace on his behalf."

Ruan Yihe stared blankly at the gifts on the table.

Ling Lie thought for a moment and said, "I hope the princess will consider this carefully and put the overall situation first."

He has said what needs to be said and advised what needs to be advised. Whether the family can listen, how much they listen, and to what extent they can do it are all under his control.

After Ling Lie left, Grandma Wang stepped forward and said, "Miss, it seems that Ling Lie is doing this for our own good."

This was the first time that Ling Lie had said something nice to persuade Ruan Yihe, and Grandma Wang thought every time he said it made sense.

"This person has a broad perspective. No wonder he is valued by the prince."

Ruan Yihe turned around blankly, "Do you think there is a real possibility for Chu Li and I?"

Grandma Wang: “…”