This is the Yuan family's empire. So what if Grand Tutor Chen is powerful?
Although the emperor was muddle-headed, the fact that he did not completely exile Yuan Ye or kill him directly shows that he had his own plans.
Noticing her daughter's unusual reaction, her birth mother patted her on the back and reminded her, "Have you forgotten your elder sister? Now that she's become the Crown Prince's concubine, how could she possibly let us go! We're already going all out, so don't do anything foolish!"
Jiang Ruoqing subconsciously said, "A woman can't control a man's thoughts. How could the Crown Prince possibly let go of the Duke's family's power! My husband is at least a young talent! And my father, he is also a leading civil official!"
Her birth mother looked at her as if she were a fool: "Ruoqing, did you not remember a single word I told you? If women cannot control men, why did your father go to such lengths to elevate me to the position of principal wife? A woman's weight in a man's heart depends on how well she plans! I told you to capture the young master's heart, but did you not take it to heart at all!"
Jiang Ruoqing's mind went blank for a moment, then she gritted her teeth and retorted, "But that's a matter of great importance to the imperial court!"
The birth mother sighed, "The Duke's mansion and your father are just unimportant pawns. Otherwise, why would your father-in-law be retired and your husband still be taking the imperial examinations? Ruoqing, your husband's family is only superficially prominent and hollow inside. Don't think too highly of them! As for Jiang Tian, don't underestimate her. If she really controls the Crown Prince's heart, no matter how prestigious the family is, it won't escape her influence."
Jiang Ruoqing's face was pale.
She felt that her worldview had been turned upside down.
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