My uncle once said that there were about 20,000. If my uncle wasn't talking nonsense while drunk, then he must have been from a very wealthy family.
Shu Chengfeng scoffed: "Do you think the third brother knew that his wife's family was so wealthy?"
"Well... in my opinion, he doesn't know," Ding Min said.
Shu Chengfeng tapped the table lightly, and Yun Ji picked up the letter and burned it in a small basin.
"Looking back now, it's highly likely that the Third Prince was behind your assassination attempt last time," Yun Ji said as he burned the food.
"My subordinates had people investigate the activities of various households in the capital during that period, and the Third Prince was the most suspicious."
"Hmm. Seventh Brother is keeping a low profile these days," Shu Chengfeng said.
"Yes, our people reported that he is now cultivating his character and temperament," Yun Ji said.
"Also, A'Luo now serves the emperor almost every day."
"When was the last time she delivered a message?" Shu Chengfeng asked.
“It was half a month ago, but they didn’t say anything important. They only said that the Seventh Prince was still heartbroken and refused to go out,” Yun Ji said.
"Very good." A hint of a smile flashed in Shu Chengfeng's eyes. "Excellent."
"Since the Prince of Nan'an is so capable, let's pass on the message to the third prince. He needs to know."
The three agreed.
The Third Prince had naturally sent people to the Prince of Nan'an's place as well, but it was too difficult to infiltrate them.
Therefore, obtaining any information is extremely valuable.
However, he learned of the news a dozen days later.
It is an ironclad rule that vassal kings cannot hoard troops!
However, the Prince of Nan'an had at least 20,000 troops, which was a capital offense. But if used properly, they could be a surprise attack.
The Third Prince naturally wouldn't go to punish them at this time; he needed to come up with a foolproof plan.
Thinking about this, he felt that Wang Fu was his lucky star.
He stepped into the main courtyard.
Li was a competent matriarch and managed the household affairs quite well.
But compared to Wang Fulai, he is far inferior.
Wang Fu was an extremely intelligent person, and she naturally handled the affairs of the backyard with ease.
He had only been in the household for a few months when he had already subdued all the women in the family.
In the eyes of the Third Prince, this was outstanding.
He is an ambitious man, and in the future he will need a wife who can take charge of the overall situation.
With Wang Fu's good looks and now the potential support of the Prince of Nan'an, the Third Prince naturally wished he could spend every day lingering in the main courtyard.
Just as the Crown Prince was making these arrangements, Yan Nangui also received some news.
"They said I was pregnant again, but I only found out now. I haven't dared to tell anyone yet," Yuanhua said.
This is naturally referring to Yan Jinsi.
Yan Jinsi has long since taken over the management of the Meng family's backyard, and Old Madam Li has essentially stepped aside.
“She’s pregnant again, tsk.” Yan Nangui chuckled. “Then let her give birth. Anyway, we’ll be eating coarse grains sooner or later.”
He could not let the Meng family go. If the Meng family fell, even if the child could survive because of Yan Jinsi, how much better would that be?
After all, she wouldn't even spare the eldest princess.
If the eldest princess and the Meng family fall together, what value will Yan Jinsi still have?
Princess?
Hehe, there are plenty of princesses in the capital.
"Yes, Xiangsi sent word that the sisters-in-law in that household are fighting fiercely, but because of Yan Jinsi's status, no one can suppress them. However, things are not as peaceful as before."
Identity is identity, and qualifications are qualifications.
Yan Jinsi has openly caused quite a stir; it would be a miracle if her sisters-in-law were to accept it.
In particular, they were also used to the wild geese returning south back then, who were sharp-tongued but lacked real ability.
Her mother-in-law wouldn't openly favor her, so why would she want to be suppressed now?
Besides, the other children born out of wedlock weren't actually born to Madam Li.
Now that Madam Li is half-crippled, shouldn't they be asked for some benefits?
In particular, those sons and daughters-in-law born to Meng Jianghe's concubines in the south now consider themselves more respectable than Madam Li.
"Just keep an eye on it." Yan Nangui smiled, unconcerned.
Yuanhua agreed. She thought to herself, "Indeed, whether we have children or not doesn't matter."
Yan Nangui, harboring ill intentions, went directly to the front yard to find Shu Chengfeng.
Shu Chengfeng was still discussing matters with his subordinates and a few advisors.
At this moment, Yan Nan returned. The eunuch outside couldn't stop him, but letting him pass directly wouldn't be right either.
She said with difficulty, "Please wait a moment, I will go and ask."
We quickly went inside.
Although Shu Chengfeng still had some things to say, they weren't things that could be resolved in a short time, so he simply waved his hand and said, "Then let's go back first. We'll talk about it another day."
Everyone quickly bowed and took their leave.
At the entrance, several staff members came out, naturally not daring to look at anything, walking with their heads down, and also bowing to Consort Yan.
Yan Liangyuan smiled and stepped aside: "Gentlemen, there's no need for such formalities. It was my abrupt arrival that disturbed you all."
"Not at all, not at all. There's nothing else to report. We'll be leaving now," an older staff member hurriedly replied.
He then quickly left.
Wei Xiao and Ding Min didn't leave, but they came out as well.
He was also asked to pay his respects, but Yan Nangui waved his hand and said, "No need for that, we're family. I haven't held you up, have I?"
"No, it's just a small matter," Ding Min said with a smile.
Yan Nangui nodded and went inside.
"Your Highness." She started acting coquettishly as soon as she entered, and rushed into his arms after a few steps.
"Tsk, is it like this again today?" Shu Chengfeng put his arm around the person and laughed.
"What? I need your help, so this is how it is." She tilted her head back, looking at me with an expression that said, "See how honest I am."
Shu Chengfeng shook his head: "Speak, what is it?"
"Oh, I'll let you in on a secret, my third sister is pregnant."
"...What do you want to do?" Shu Chengfeng was speechless.
“I think we should send a little fairy to her father-in-law,” Yan Nangui said.
"...Are these two things related?" Shu Chengfeng asked helplessly.
"Didn't they say Meng Jianghe was going to be transferred back to Beijing? Since he's coming back, shouldn't we make arrangements for him? Old Master Meng may be old, but he's not young at heart. Since his sons are so useless these days, he should have a few more," Yan Nangui said.
"Why do you have to do this? It'll all come to an end sooner or later."
"Your Highness, don't underestimate the power of the inner court. My third sister is obsessed with power, yet she can't even hold onto the mere inner court of the Meng family. After Lord Meng takes a favored concubine, she'll only become more shaky. Didn't we often see that? A thousand-mile dike can be destroyed by an ant hole. Isn't my third sister just like an ant?"
She could defeat more than just the Meng family.
"Tsk." Shu Chengfeng didn't really want her to get involved in the Meng family's affairs.
But she had already tied the Meng family and the eldest princess together from the beginning, so it was impossible to avoid contact.
"What are you doing? You're not jealous, are you? I can't be that blind, can I?" That was too blunt.
That means I can't have someone as good as you and still be thinking about someone who's not as good as you, right?
Although it might have been mostly an act, Shu Chengfeng still felt quite comfortable listening to it.
"Alright, alright, now that you're here, how could I not do it for you?" Shu Chengfeng sighed.
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