As early as when she was in Wenchang City, she knew that Tao Yuzhu had entered the Yan family and served as a maid beside Miss Yan. It seemed that the Yan family was the one who took Tao Yuzhu away from the town. Later, because the head of the Yan family died unexpectedly, Mrs. Yan had to bring her children to Beijing to seek refuge with the Yan family and marry her younger sister-in-law who had settled in the marquis's mansion in the capital.
This marquisate was the Yongchang Marquisate in the capital, but what happened next shocked Yuan Jing. On the way to the capital, the Yan family encountered bandits. Only a few people from the entire family survived. The only master was the underage legitimate son of the Yan family, and the rest were all servants.
This group of people escorted the young master and continued to go to the capital. Of course, after arriving in the capital, the identity of one of them changed. No one knew how Tao Yuzhu persuaded the eldest son of the Yan family to pretend to be the young lady she served, and became Miss Yan, now called Yan Zhifu. Now the brother and sister are living in the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion.
If it weren't for the information Mu Cheng'an had investigated, Yuan Jing and his father would have relied on their own investigation. Unless they met Yan Zhifu in person, they would not have known about this bizarre matter of substitution. They would have probably thought that Tao Yuzhu had also died at the hands of the bandits. Even with Yuan Jing's courage, he could not have done that, because he had much more bottom line than Tao Yuzhu.
Did Tao Yuzhu really want to take care of the young master of the Yan family? Bullshit, Yuan Jing dared to bet that she was eyeing the identity of the young lady of the Yan family. With the protection of the Yongchang Marquis's Mansion, the family property of the Yan family in Wenchang City might not be completely taken away. Tao Yuzhu's move immediately made her identity a great reversal. Without relying on her cousin Yuan Jing, she could become a rich lady.
It was because the Yongchang Marquisate was no longer a place of real power and nobility, and she, a young lady from a merchant family living in the Marquisate, did not have a high status after all, so she was very nervous and restrained at first. But a year ago, she finally hooked up with the playboy she had fallen in love with in her previous life, which made her no longer an insignificant existence in the Yongchang Marquisate. After all, Master Yan Rushong was determined to marry her in a formal ceremony.
Perhaps it was because it was too easy to hook up with her, which made her feel like it was a waste of time, or perhaps the prosperity of the capital city dazzled her again. The woman whose real name was Tao Yuzhu and now is Yan Zhifu, bumped into her true love in the plot, the young prince of the Zhenbei Palace. This woman had obviously been in frequent contact with the young prince recently, but Yan Rushong did not give up on him and treated him as a backup.
After all, in comparison, the young prince doesn't have many women brought to his backyard, which is much better than the playboy Yan Rushong. What's more, the young prince's status is much higher than Yan Rushong. You must know that according to this woman's memory in her previous life, the King of Zhenbei would die early, and the young prince would inherit the throne at a young age. If she marries him, she will immediately become a princess.
But she couldn't remember when the Prince of Zhenbei died. She only knew that the old Prince of Zhenbei was gone when she came to Beijing. So in her opinion, even if he was not dead now, he would definitely die. Hadn't she heard that he was recuperating in the palace now?
The title of a princess can make this woman throw herself into a flame like a moth.
In the plot, Tao Yuzhu saved Mu Jinxuan with the spiritual spring water, which made Mu Jinxuan notice this special woman and then fall in love with her. This time Tao Yuzhu didn't have the spiritual spring stone, and there was no rescue incident, but they still got together.
"I really didn't expect that without me and the plug-in provided by the Lingquan Stone, Tao Yuzhu still hooked up with Mu Jinxuan. Where on earth did Tao Yuzhu get such great ability?" Yuan Jing was very confused. Was Tao Yuzhu as beautiful as a fairy or was her talent surpassed by other talented women in the world, so that a man of two men could become her bootlicker?
Or is it because she is the heroine in the plot, so the plot god has been taking care of her and casting all the halo on her, so those men are blinded?
Yuan Jing would rather believe the latter. Her appearance was there. She could be considered a beautiful girl from a small family, but she was not as beautiful as a fairy. As for talent, did she have it? It was true that she was cruel and self-centered. Perhaps her biggest advantage over other girls was that she could do whatever it took to pursue her goals. In other words, she was willing to risk everything.
If it weren't for the information sent by Mu Cheng'an, he might have really fallen into trouble with Tao Yuzhu. After all, my enemy is in the open and in the dark. Whether it is the family of Minister Yan where Yan Rushong is or the young prince Mu Jinxuan, they are not people that a mere scholar like him can afford to offend.
This also gave Yuan Jing a warning that he should never underestimate the enemy's methods again. Even if this person was a weakling in his eyes and he thought he would not make much of a splash, who could have expected that he could deal him a fatal blow at any time.
Yuan Jing thought for a long time, carefully considering how to defeat Tao Yuzhu. Her identity is her biggest handle, but with Yan Rushong and the little prince, it may not work. Of course, this is when Mu Chengan does not take action. But just doing this would be too unfair to the heroine's efforts. Yuan Jing thought that not only Tao Yuzhu, but also the little prince, would be best killed together, so as to solve the problem for Mu Chengan and make Tao Yuzhu lose her biggest backer.
Don't let Mu Jinxuan die. After all, if one dies, you can adopt a second one. Just make him disabled. How can a disabled person inherit the power of the Zhenbei Palace, especially the Zhenbei Army on the border.
But in order to do it perfectly so that no one can tell who has done what, Mu Chengan's help is still needed. Yuan Jing doesn't think there is anything wrong with relying on his power. He and his lover are one, even though Mu Chengan has not yet become his lover.
Yuan Jing stood in front of the desk and wrote down what he had just thought of on paper, waiting for Mu Cheng'an to take a look at it. He hoped to get rid of Tao Yuzhu completely before he took the exam to avoid any trouble for himself.
After writing densely on a piece of paper, Yuan Jing waited for the ink to dry, folded the paper into an envelope, and waited for the time to send it out. Then he drank a cup of tea to calm himself, picked up another booklet of exercises, called Tai Chi Zhou Tian Gong, and read it carefully under the lamp.
After a sleepless night, Yuan Jing pushed the door open the next morning, looking very energetic. He didn't expect that in just one night, he had developed internal strength. It was just like when he first awakened his superpowers in the apocalypse, he clearly felt a force flowing in his body, but this energy was much gentler than superpowers. In the initial stage, it focused more on nourishing rather than attacking.
Maybe it has something to do with his long-term consumption of spiritual spring water. This body has been nourished by spiritual energy and has been nurtured to the most suitable state for practicing internal strength. This is why he was able to practice internal strength the first time. In any case, it is a good thing for Yuan Jing.
In the following time, Yuan Jing studied hard during the day to prepare for the imperial examination, and practiced Tai Chi Zhou Tian Gong at night. Not only did he not feel tired, but he was in high spirits.
Five days later, Wu Yi quietly came to the outside of the study again. Yuan Jing, who had practiced internal strength, was more sensitive than before. Yuan Jing noticed Wu Yi as soon as he came. He asked Tao Zi to rest and let Wu Yi in.
Wu Yi brought a big bag of medicinal herbs, as well as some important medicinal seeds. After putting down the things, Wu Yi was about to turn around and leave.
"Wait, Wu Yi."
Wu Yi stopped and waited for Yuan Jing's instructions.
Yuan Jing took out a letter and said, "Please help Wu Yi pass it to the prince. Also, please tell the prince that I have already cultivated internal strength. Thank you for the skills you gave me."
Wu Yi showed some unusual movements, with a look of surprise in his eyes. They, the secret guards, knew how difficult it was to cultivate internal energy. Yuan Jing actually cultivated internal energy on his own without any guidance? He must be a martial arts genius.
Yuan Jing told him confidently: "This is true. I developed internal strength that very night."
Wu Yi's eyes were obviously dazed for a moment, as if he had been hit. He mechanically stretched out his hands to take the letter and said dryly, "Wu Yi congratulates Master Tao. Wu Yi will tell the prince later. Goodbye."
Wu Yi left as quickly as possible, otherwise he would suffer a greater blow. He actually lost to a weak scholar, which was too damaging to the dignity of their secret guards. He thought that he could be ranked first in the Wu team and get the name of Wu Yi because he was the strongest, but he was actually defeated by a weak scholar in his eyes.
On the other side, when Mu Cheng'an heard what Wu Yi brought back, he put his hand on his forehead and chuckled softly, his eyes and eyebrows were all filled with smiles. Wu Yi has followed his master for many years, and this time he could feel that his master was very happy wholeheartedly. It was true that Young Master Tao treated his master differently.
"What a smart and talented little fellow. Wu Yi, do you think I should give him a reward? What reward should I give him? Oh, the little fellow is preparing for the imperial examination. I'll find some books and materials that will help him. That's settled."
Wu Yi: Okay, you are the master, of course you have the final say.
Mu Chengan waved his hand, Wu Yi retreated, and then Mu Chengan read the letter.
After reading the letter, he stroked his chin and thought, he should have known that the little guy was not a kind person. But it was also true that the other party was going to kill his life, and they would have to fight again sooner or later, so it would be better to strike first and eliminate the trouble, which was exactly what he wanted.
Help him get rid of that cheap son at the same time, or to say, get rid of that woman at the same time when getting rid of his cheap son. Mu Cheng'an felt that this plan of killing two birds with one stone was very good. Although he was hiding at home to recuperate, no matter how big or small the events in the capital were, they could not escape his eyes and ears. He knew very well that his cheap son was now having a hot affair with the little guy's cousin. This little bastard was as blind as his father, and he was attracted to all kinds of women.
Mu Jinxuan's apparent background was very simple. He was the legitimate son of a prince of a royal family. However, less than two years had passed since the original wife gave birth to the son, and the prince of the county naturally married a second wife. Mu Chengxuan, who was favored by the emperor, was adopted by the Prince of Zhenbei without any hesitation.
Yes, that prince was cuckolded, but unfortunately, the one who cuckolded him was the Emperor. What could he do?
If you don't have the ability to rebel, you can only endure it.
Fortunately, the woman killed herself first and threw her adopted son into the Zhenbei Palace, so he could turn a blind eye to it. Unfortunately, the truth could not be hidden, and everyone who should know about his cuckoldry knew about it.
Mu Cheng'an also ground ink and picked up a pen to write a letter, modifying and supplementing the plan proposed by Yuan Jing to make it more perfect. He was very happy that the little guy he had chosen was not a soft-hearted person.
He had just finished writing the letter and was about to ask Wu Yi to deliver it after all the information he was looking for was found, when his adopted son showed up outside asking to see him.
Mu Chengan put down his pen casually, covered the written letter with a piece of blank paper, and said in a voice without any emotion: "Come in." He put his fist to his lips and coughed lightly, and then his face turned as pale as paper.
Mu Jinxuan strode in, bowed and said, "Father, why don't you rest early if you are not feeling well?"
Go to bed early. You still have a chance to ask for an interview? Mu Chengan complained in his heart, and said in a weak voice while sitting in the chair: "What's the matter? Tell me."
The relationship between father and son was already distant, and the so-called concern was just a casual remark. Mu Jinxuan then said, "Father, I want to marry Miss Yan from the Yongchang Marquis's mansion."
"You bastard, you've already been engaged, are you trying to ruin the marriage? When did the Yongchang Marquisate become surnamed Yan? It's not a serious family, just marry her in if you like her."
"Father!" Mu Jinxuan clenched his fists, his face full of anger. It was obvious that his father had insulted his feelings. "Zhi Fu is the woman that I truly cherish in my heart. I don't want to marry anyone else except Zhi Fu. Only Zhi Fu can be my Crown Prince's Consort."
Mu Cheng'an sneered in his heart. It was a waste that the old emperor had carefully selected a Yue family for his adopted son. The granddaughter of the Taifu was truly a good girl who was well-educated and well-mannered. He thought that if the marriage was really ruined, he would be helping the girl and save her from being ruined by this good-for-nothing bastard.
Of course, he still put on an angry look on his face: "Your marriage was granted by the imperial decree. If you are so capable, you can go to the Taifu Mansion to cancel the engagement. There is no such thing as someone who does not keep his promise in my Zhenbei Palace. Get out!"
In order to express his anger, Mu Cheng'an threw the teacup at hand over. Mu Jinxuan wanted to dodge, but the cup was faster. A cut was made on his forehead and blood flowed down, making his face look extremely hideous.
Giving him the surname Mu would be a disgrace to the ancestors of the Mu family. The ancestors of the Mu family would probably not rest in peace in the underworld.
"Okay! I'll go by myself!" Mu Jinxuan said gritting his teeth. He just wanted His Majesty to revoke the imperial decree. He believed that if he went to the palace, His Majesty would definitely be easier to talk to than his father. He always knew this.
Mu Jinxuan turned around and walked out very stubbornly, not noticing the cold sarcasm in Mu Chengan's eyes behind him.
On the other side, Yan Zhifu got off the carriage happily and was helped by a maid into the gate of Yongchang Marquis' Mansion. She was sent back personally by the young prince of Zhenbei Palace, so the doorman was very respectful to her and only started to mutter to her after she walked away.
"She was just a young lady from the Outback. I didn't expect that she would be so lucky to be favored by the young prince Mu. She might become the princess in the future. It's really a step to heaven."
"But isn't Prince Mu engaged to the young lady from the Taifu residence?"
"Tsk, seeing how obsessed Prince Mu is with Miss Yan, he might even disobey the emperor's order and marry her."
"This is trampling on the glory of our young lady in the Marquis' Mansion."
Yan Zhifu, or Tao Yuzhu, was in a good mood. The young prince had promised her that he would ask his father to marry her. When she thought of the glory of the princess, she forgot about Mr. Yan. After all, how could Mr. Yan's wife be as glorious as the princess? All those women who had looked down on her in the past and in the previous life would have to bow to her in the future.
It makes her happy just thinking about it. Wait, wait, until her marriage with the young prince is settled, she will have time to deal with those people in Tao Village, especially Tao Yuanjing, her biggest enemy. To be honest, if it weren't for him, she wouldn't have such a great fortune. Without Tao Yuanjing, her life would be better, so she was delayed by Tao Yuanjing in her previous life.
Thinking about Tao Yuanjing kneeling in front of her and begging for mercy, Tao Yuzhu felt even more pleased. No, she was no longer Tao Yuzhu, but Yan Zhifu. How could Tao Yuzhu be as willful as Yan Zhifu? You have to know that Tao Yuzhu was just a humble little girl in the Yan family.
Everyone in the Marquis' Mansion had to avoid him along the way. After all, the young Prince Mu had come to warn them personally. When she returned to her courtyard, she saw Yan Ziming standing in front of the door waiting for her.
"Why are you here? What are you doing standing here? Come in with your sister." Yan Zhifu didn't mind supporting Yan Ziming, even though Yan Ziming was of no use to her now.
Yan Ziming bit his lip and followed her. After entering the house, he said, "I want to go back to Wenchang City and take back the family business that belongs to my lineage."
"So? Do you need my help as your sister?" Yan Zhifu said directly.
Yan Ziming didn't know why he agreed to let this girl replace his sister in the first place. Maybe it was because all his relatives had died, and the maid beside his sister made him feel that his sister was reborn, so he had someone to rely on. But after getting along with her for a few years, he also knew what kind of person she was, so Yan Ziming didn't want to stay in the capital. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, his life might be in danger.
Yan Ziming knew that the servants who came with him at the beginning had no news in the past three years and they were probably all dead. Perhaps he would be the next one to fall in love with her. After all, he was the only one who knew about the situation. The clan members far away in Wenchang City might not remember what his sister looked like. It was all up to this woman and the little prince to decide what she looked like.
Yan Zhifu didn't think that this boy could turn over her palm. She was helped to remove her makeup and said casually, "Wait, wait until your sister and the young prince's marriage are settled, and you can go wherever you want."
Yan Ziming had no choice but to hold his breath and respond "yes", then he stepped out. The relationship between the two was almost like that of master and servant, and the maidservants around Yan Zhifu were no longer surprised.
Yan Zhifu currently has no intention of killing Yan Ziming to silence him. After all, with Yan Ziming around, she can legitimately get money from the Yan family. However, when she marries into the palace and becomes the Crown Prince's consort or even the Princess, everything that belongs to the prince will be hers, and she will not take the small Yan family seriously.
"Tao Yuanjing, Tao Yuanjing, how many years will it take for you to come to the capital? I really want to know what your expression will be when you see me become a princess, haha..."
***
Yuan Jing would go over to his senior brother every day off to ask him for help with his homework. He usually studied at home, and occasionally his parents would send him to deliver something. On this day, Di Yu came again, calling him "little uncle" all the way and walked into the garden.
Yuan Jing was working in the garden with a hoe. Di Yu was very curious and ran over excitedly: "Little Master, what are you doing? Do you need my help? I am naturally strong."
Yuan Jing put down his hoe and stood up straight. He had known that his little nephew was born with great strength. His third senior brother often complained to him, asking why he gave birth to a son who was not like him. He hoped that his mistress would give birth to another son who would look like him and follow him in his path of becoming a civil servant.
"I want to start a medicinal garden. Can you farm?"
"Hehe, Junior Master, if you teach me, I will learn it. I heard from my father that you are the best at growing flowers. My father treats the flowers you sent as treasures and even won't let me, his son, touch them."
Yuan Jing laughed. Is this how the father and son always complain about each other behind their backs?
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