At this moment, although Shu Lingfeng didn't want to admit it, he knew that he had probably reached a dead end.
"Of course, I regret not being able to kill you."
"Hehe. You're quite something to have made me suffer such a great loss." Shu Chengfeng chuckled. "It's just a pity that although you seem clever, you're reckless and arrogant. You're not as cunning as the third brother."
"Now that you've won, everything is negotiable." Shu Lingfeng sat down, looking at him through the railing. "Even if I lose, so what? Father still won't support you. If I lose, there's still the Third Prince; if the Third Prince loses, there's still the Twelfth Prince. There are so many princes, can you kill them all?"
Shu Chengfeng smiled again and gently shook his head: "Second brother, you'll spend the rest of your life here. In this dark prison cell, in this tiny space, slowly rotting away."
After saying that, he walked out.
Just like that day when he walked out of Beichen Palace, ignoring the roars and wails behind him.
He realized that he had nothing to say to him; without expectations, there was no disappointment, and even ridicule seemed superfluous.
Shu Chengfeng made the decision that everyone in the Second Prince's residence should move out and live in a mansion in the suburbs of the capital.
Apart from the principal wife, all the other women who had not borne children were sent away to marry as they pleased, and they could take whatever they wanted with them.
Shu Lingfeng had two sons and one daughter, who were left to be raised by his principal wife, Lady Song.
Those who gave birth were kept and cared for by the royal family.
Therefore, it was only natural for Madam Mi to leave at this point. She already had someone to settle down with. Even though she couldn't have children, one of Shu Chengfeng's close guards had already taken her.
Now he doesn't seem to mind at all, and even wants to marry her as his principal wife. He can just adopt a child from her later.
If she's willing, then it's a good match.
The second prince was stripped of his title. Although His Majesty did not issue an edict to demote him to a commoner, he was still bound by the title of prince and could never leave the palace.
The once magnificent Prince Qian's Mansion fell into ruin overnight. The once highly sought-after Linhua Palace became a prison that confined Consort Lixian.
But who cares about the losers?
When Yan Nangui saw the Crown Prince again, it was already the first day of the fourth month of that year.
So much has happened during this period, but without exception, it has all been good for the Crown Prince.
His Majesty's condition has worsened. Not only is his vision impaired, but his digestive system has also become very weak. He vomits frequently and cannot eat anything.
Yet I still have to take medication every day to maintain my health. I've also developed numbness in my legs.
The empress was like the most virtuous principal wife, and every day she would have a different concubine to attend to her when she was ill.
She herself refused to stay. It was as if she had witnessed the entirety of their decades-long marital bond after seeing it that day.
At this moment, in the main courtyard of the Crown Prince's residence, everyone, having not seen the Crown Prince for a long time, naturally became very attentive.
The prince's injuries were not fully healed, but he was much better than before and full of energy.
So a family banquet was held in the main courtyard at noon that day.
It had been so long since they had gotten together, and everyone was very happy.
The Crown Prince stayed overnight in the main courtyard.
This put the Crown Princess's mind at ease.
The next day, Yan Nangui sent someone to the front yard to tell Shu Chengfeng that she wanted to visit her third sister.
Yan Jinsi gave birth to Meng Junxian's eldest son a few days ago.
Shu Chengfeng knew exactly what she was going to do, so after thinking about it, he agreed.
Tell the guards to go with them.
After speaking with the Crown Princess, Yan Nangui left the residence.
The Meng family was still under lockdown, but since the Crown Prince and Consort Liang had arrived, they were naturally allowed to enter.
Hearing that Yan Nan had returned, everyone in the manor was on edge.
People at the door were practically kneeling down. Who could have imagined that the young mistress, whom everyone used to gossip about, would actually step across this threshold again...
She went straight to Yan Jinsi's residence, where Yan Jinsi looked at her warily: "What are you doing here?"
“My third sister is currently in confinement after childbirth, and the Meng family is in such a mess. How could I not come and watch you suffer? Of course I’m here to help you and take you back to the Yan family,” Yan Nangui said with a smile.
"You would be so kind?" Yan Jinsi asked.
“Naturally, this mansion will be sealed off immediately. Although your father-in-law was not involved in the assassination, he has committed many crimes and will face severe punishment even if he doesn't die. Are you staying here to live and die with the Meng family?” Yan Nangui asked.
"Of course not!" Yan Jinsi's mind was in complete disarray: "Why are you helping me?"
"Well, we're sisters after all. Even if you're not good to me, I can't just watch you die, can I?" What's the point of dying?
"Isn't this the beginning of good times? The Meng family is finished, shouldn't we hurry back and wreak havoc on the Yan family?"
"Alright, Third Sister, don't overthink it. I can't stay any longer either. You hurry up and pack, I'll go pay my respects to your mother-in-law first, then I can go back. Make sure you check all your dowry items, because once I leave, I might not be able to come back."
"Wait a minute, if he can't come back, then... what about Meng Junxian?" Even if their feelings were weak, they still had feelings for each other, after all, they had a child together.
“You are a princess, and His Majesty has not abolished your title. He is the prince consort, so he will be fine,” Yan Nangui said with a smile.
Same here, how can I die? Death is so meaningless.
After saying that, she left.
Xiangsi hurriedly said, "This is an opportunity. If we miss today, we still won't be able to get out."
Although Yan Jinsi was unwilling to accept Yan Nangui's help, at this point, going home was naturally the most important thing.
He nodded and told someone to clean up.
The old lady's residence is now much more desolate.
After the incident in the palace last time, she completely lost her voice.
His status in the household was declining.
Now that all the men in the household have been arrested, who will take care of her, this sick old woman?
Only a few close maids still serve him, but they have become much lax in their duties.
A maidservant, upon seeing Yan Nangui, was startled and instinctively cried out, "Young Mistress!"
Yan Nangui smiled faintly, and Jiang Xiang slapped him twice: "If you can't control your mouth, sew it shut."
The girl was so frightened that she immediately knelt down and dared not utter a word.
Yan Nangui stepped into her... no, to be precise, the main house that the original owner had visited countless times.
Despite her high social status and volatile temper, she had to suppress her true self and act like a good wife.
He would pay his respects to this old woman morning and evening without fail, and often came to greet her.
Now, when I come back, I don't feel much about the geese returning south.
None of the servants who cared for the old lady dared to stop her.
She strode in and stood before the old lady's bed.
"Mother-in-law, it's been so many years since we last met. How have you been?"
“You…you…you…” Li’s hands trembled, but she didn’t know what to say.
They dared not scold, nor dared to speak.
Jiangxiang brought over a chair, and Yan Nangui sat down.
A maidservant served a cup of tea, her hands trembling.
Yan Nangui accepted it with a smile.
"When I left the Meng family that day, I asked for 50,000 taels of silver. Guess what I did with it? I wasn't short of money. I wouldn't even look at 50,000 taels. But back then, you probably thought I was short-sighted, that I was just a woman who bought back that evidence with 50,000 taels. You thought I was too stupid, right?"
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