Lu Fengjun also tried to persuade them from the side. The Prime Minister and the Crown Prince came over when they heard the commotion, and the minor officials outside craned their necks to watch the excitement.
"Dew-Gathering Lady, how dare you come to the Ministry of Personnel?"
The Prime Minister was the most composed; his arrival immediately put the situation at ease.
"Prime Minister, I know that the Emperor of Da Zhao listens to you very much. Even the imperial son-in-law can do things for the Marquis. Please help me submit a memorial so that I can also be on his side."
The crown prince looked on with amusement. He had plenty of beautiful women around him, and they all rose to power through cunning. How dare they laugh at me?
“Princess Cailu, our Great Zhao has always acted in accordance with the rules. Last time, we let you stay because we didn’t give your country an explanation. If Lord Ji is not married, I can make a decision for you.”
What he said—as the Crown Prince of Da Zhao, wouldn't it be better if he offered himself in return?
"You've all gone too far."
The prime minister was still stunned; he probably hadn't reacted yet.
"Your Highness, we should avoid causing any trouble this time when we arrange a marriage with Chequ."
"Don't worry, Prime Minister. I spoke up for you in the main hall, so I expected what just happened."
They wouldn't be suggesting I help Xie Yuancheng with his wedding, would they? I'm not going. Let him do whatever he wants. My path to revenge hasn't even begun, and they've already killed it.
"Prime Minister." Lu Fengjun looked nervous. What was he nervous about? I should be the one who was nervous.
"Lord Lu, there's no need to say more. It was only because the Marquis reminded us about the selection of a son-in-law for Chequ last year that we were able to avoid it in advance. Just now, the lady-in-waiting Cailu made such a fuss." The Prime Minister suddenly said to me, "Son-in-law, you should come out of the palace with us."
"Yes." I didn't want to, I wanted to stay, but one was an elder and the other was my husband, how could I possibly resist?
Xie Yuancheng had a cryptic smile on his lips, and the more he looked at me, the more I wanted to run away.
"Your Highness, you must serve Yuancheng well."
The Crown Prince must have anticipated that I would quarrel with Xie Yuancheng, but he's wrong. I fully agree to his marriage alliance, even though I don't know the reason. But he actually dares to be with Caiwei from Chequ. I'll cripple him first and then leave with Yu'er.
"yes."
I went out with the Prime Minister and Xie Yuancheng. Lu Fengjun looked disappointed, while the Crown Prince stood by watching the show.
As soon as he got into the carriage, Xie Yuancheng changed.
"I told you long ago not to mess with girls."
"How can this be my fault? I was in the seat. It was her own mistake to choose me over so many other men."
I never lose a verbal battle, and if the other person is Xie Yuancheng, he'll definitely let me win.
"Alright, Yuancheng, say no more. Ying'er is the one who suffered a loss in this matter."
"That's right, Uncle Cui is much more reasonable than some people."
“What did I do wrong? I argued with so many people in court, just to get you out of here.”
"What do you mean by taking me out? It's to make you work for your new people."
"Ying'er, you said last night that you understood me."
Before I could even speak, the Prime Minister opened his eyes.
“Yuancheng, these are special times. If the Emperor finds out that you sneaked into the palace, it will be a serious crime.”
He committed many serious crimes, and mine were among them.
"Uncle Cui, I know it's wrong, but Cailu and Ying'er..."
"A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. You were so careful back then, but now you can't even tolerate this little thing."
The Prime Minister is indeed wise. Xie Yuancheng has been too impatient lately. Even I can understand things, so why can't he control himself?
"Uncle Cui, please don't blame Yuan Cheng. He injured his brain some time ago, and sometimes his ideas are a bit radical."
"Ying'er~"
I'm talking to you, so stop looking so pitiful and making me feel sorry for you.
“Yuancheng, your mind is not even as broad as that of an infant. To accomplish great things, you must be able to advance and retreat as needed, and not lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small gains.”
"Uncle Cui is right."
He also had moments when he felt guilty and admitted his mistakes. It was the Prime Minister who was truly capable, able to make Xie Yuancheng submit to him.
"So, this time."
"Ying'er, you've gone too far this time, coming to the palace so soon after recovering." Prime Minister, why are you lecturing me? Are you still my beloved Uncle Cui?
"Yes, Ying'er, you have to listen to Uncle Cui and come back with me first."
"I."
"Things haven't been peaceful in the palace lately, so it's best not to stay too long. I heard last night that the Empress investigated Consort Ji's Yongle Palace, and they're already closing in. Ying'er, it'll be safer for you and Yuancheng to stay outside the palace for now." The Prime Minister stroked his beard; he even knew about things happening deep within the palace.
"All right."
I'm a reasonable person, so I'll go back and interrogate Xie Yuancheng. He cheated on me for no reason. Although I don't care and I know he has ulterior motives, I still need to know what he's trying to do.
Along the way, the prime minister analyzed the empress and the crown prince's plan. They intended to usurp the throne, but they might change their minds, so they had to be extra careful.
I listened to him talking to Xie Yuancheng. Men are always particularly handsome when they get serious, regardless of age.
The carriage had been traveling for almost an hour when Xie Yuancheng and I finally got off. As soon as we stood on the ground, I knew that this was the back gate of the Ji residence.
As soon as I opened the door and went in, Xie Yuancheng hugged and kissed me, almost making me hit my head.
"Okay, okay, I'm going to see Yu'er." I stopped him, but he wasn't worried about anyone coming over.
"You still knew Yu'er was at the Ji residence, yet you left so decisively."
"Me." He's been with me for so long that he knows even my little secrets.
“Ying’er, the Crown Prince is a man of great hidden talent. Even I, who am careful in his presence, make mistakes. How much more so you?”
"You're talking nonsense."
"Don't worry, I won't let him get away with this."
Xie Yuancheng was radiating resentment, so I quickly hugged him back and said, "I believe you, don't overthink it."
"Let's go." He took my hand and led me towards the room. I was safe in the palace, and I had even reminded Consort Ji. Even someone as shrewd as her could be fooled. If no one was there to remind her, she might have impulsively done something outrageous, and it would have been difficult to handle the consequences.
"Wow~" As soon as I heard Yu'er's voice, I pulled away and ran towards him.
"Mother~" Mother was holding Yu'er and chatting and laughing with the maid next to her. She laughed even more when she saw me come in.
"Young master is back. Let's go prepare some delicious food."
"Yu'er, come here and let Mommy hug you." Luckily, there were only the three of us left in the room. I held Yu'er tightly and wouldn't let go. I dodged Xie Yuancheng when he tried to take him away.
"Ying'er, Yu'er is going to get dizzy from all the shaking."
"No way, I moved so gently."
I wouldn't let him hold me. Yu'er, biting the milk cap, grinned. Such an eye-catching son, yet I can't be by his side often. If only I had given birth later. I was just scaring myself into thinking I'd have a child with Xie Yuancheng.
"Alright, Yu'er wanted to sleep earlier, Ying'er, stop teasing him." Yu'er was still carried away by his mother; he looked so cute when he was sleepy.
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