Since Jiang Yi returned to the Bo's Mansion after Yi Jue, she has always been a simple person. In addition to her experience in Zhenbao Pavilion a few days ago, she is even more reluctant to interact with men outside. Although the young man in front of her is her younger brother who she has watched grow up, she still stepped back awkwardly.

Xie Yinlou couldn't help but glance at her, and then looked at Jiang Si.

Jiang Si greeted Xie Yinlou generously: "Brother Xie."

Xie Yinlou was silent for a moment before speaking: "Sister Jiang, Sister Jiang, I heard about Jiang Zhan's situation... If Uncle Jiang needs anything in the future, just call me anytime."

Jiang Yi bent her knees slightly to express her gratitude to Xie Yinlou.

Jiang Si said, "Thank you very much, big brother. I am married now and cannot come back all the time. I really need your care during this period of time."

"Don't worry, Jiang Simei, I will."

Jiang Si thanked him, got on the carriage and left. On the way, he lifted a corner of the curtain and looked back. He saw Xie Yinlou walked into the gate of Dongping Marquis's Mansion, while his elder sister Jiang Yi lagged behind him a few steps and kept a distance from him.

Jiang Si pulled down the car window curtain, leaned against the car wall and closed his eyes to rest.

Thinking of Yu Jin's journey and her father being persecuted by her grandmother, she felt even more depressed.

They thought they could rest easy after getting rid of most of the enemies who had harmed their family in the previous life. However, after just a few days of peace, the cold winter came.

The battlefield is ruthless and death is inevitable, but even his brother's body has not been found. It is said that it has most likely fallen into the Jeshui River. This brings Jiang Si not only sadness but also fear.

That great fear of being at a loss about the future.

It can be said that Jiang Zhan’s death was a huge blow to Jiang Si.

The carriage stopped and Lao Qin's voice came: "Princess, we're here."

Jiang Si came back to his senses, and with the help of A'man, he got off the carriage and walked silently towards the gate of the palace.

Lao Qin looked at Jiang Si's back and wanted to say something comforting, but his words were not good enough and he could only sigh quietly in the end.

Jiang Si stopped in front of the gate and looked up at the three large gilded characters "Yanwang Mansion" on the door plaque. Although the sadness and fear were still there, they could not stop her from becoming strong.

Even if it's just for her daughter, she must be strong.

Even if she tried hard, she might not be able to change the bad result, but if she didn't try hard, she would definitely not be able to change it. She would not give up even for the slightest possibility of change.

Without the male owner, the huge palace seemed deserted.

Yu Jin's departure affected not only the Prince of Yan's Mansion, but also the Yuquan Palace.

At this moment, Concubine Xian was getting angry in front of her daughter-in-law, Princess Qi.

"This heartless guy actually went to the south to collect his uncle's body!" Concubine Xian frowned and became more and more angry. "My father, brothers, and uncles haven't even gone yet, why is he being singled out?"

She didn't even know who gave birth to this son, and he had never been by her side since he was young. When he finally came back from the south, the number of times he paid his respects to her could be counted on one hand. Yet, what a surprise it was that he became so concerned about Yue's family's affairs.

Seeing Concubine Xian's angry look, Princess Qi's eyes flashed with a smile and she consoled her: "Don't be angry, mother. My seventh brother is a man who values ​​friendship and loyalty. Didn't you see that father has agreed? If you are dissatisfied, once it reaches father's ears——"

Concubine Xian slammed the table and sneered: "The emperor is also confused, letting him do whatever he wants!"

There was no one else in the room except the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law, so Concubine Xian did not need to be discreet when speaking.

Princess Qi rolled her eyes and poured a cup of hot tea to Princess Xian: "Mother, have a drink of tea. It's a good thing that father lets Seventh Brother do what he wants."

Concubine Xian took the teacup and frowned slightly: "Tell me, how is it a good thing?"

Princess Qi smiled sweetly: "Doesn't this just prove that father values ​​and loves my seventh brother?"

Concubine Xian paused, her eyes darkened, and she murmured, "Why doesn't he show this love to the fourth child..."

No matter how much the emperor loves the seventh son, can he still pass the throne to him?

It is obvious that the fourth prince is the undisputed candidate for the throne, but the emperor has not revealed his intention at all, making it difficult for people to guess what he is thinking.

Hearing what Consort Xian said, Princess Qi sighed, "They say that there is also a destiny between parents and children. Perhaps Father and my seventh brother are born to be together. Even though my seventh brother has not been with me since he was a child, Father fell in love with him the moment he saw him..."

"How ridiculous!" Concubine Xian snorted coldly, but her heart was slightly moved.

There is some truth in what the fourth son's wife said. For example, she herself gave birth to the fourth and seventh sons, but her feelings towards the two sons were completely different.

She had been in the palace for less than two years when she gave birth to the fourth child. The birth of the prince helped her win the position of virtuous concubine in one fell swoop, which meant she had a firm foothold in the harem. From then on, both the empress and the queen mother would give her some face.

She values ​​the fourth brother, who brought her all this, more than her own eyes.

But the seventh child was different. Giving birth to the second prince should have been an extremely glorious and proud thing. However, the seventh child ended up harming the emperor and was sent out of the palace just a few days after being born. She was subjected to countless open and covert ridicules. During that period, even the usually gentle empress dowager did not have a good face when she saw her.

In this situation, how can she feel love for the seventh child?

This is the fact. Even if they are two biological sons, their status in the parents' hearts is still different.

Princess Qi gently squeezed Concubine Xian's leg: "Concubine, you should be happy. Our prince and seventh brother are biological brothers. My father values ​​my seventh brother, so they brothers can also help each other -"

"Haha." Concubine Xian sneered and interrupted Princess Qi.

Princess Qi blushed and whispered, "Mother, is what my daughter-in-law said wrong?"

"It's true that brothers help each other. But these brothers don't even move around, how can they still help each other?"

Princess Qi sighed softly: "My Lord and I are wholeheartedly on good terms with Seventh Brother, but——"

She didn't say the rest, but Concubine Xian figured out what was going on.

There is a gap between the seventh and fourth brothers. One reason is that the brothers did not grow up together, and the other reason may be because of the Princess of Yan.

No, judging by how much the Seventh Brother cares about Princess Yan, it should be said that the problem mainly lies with Princess Yan.

Concubine Xian thought of what Princess Qi said that time, and her brows furrowed deeper and deeper: "Did Princess Yan really tell you that she was unhappy when she saw you?"

Princess Qi's fair face suddenly turned red, and she said awkwardly, "Well. My daughter-in-law had been getting along well with Seventh Brother's wife sincerely, but I didn't expect to hear such a remark. I really don't have the face to show my affection to her anymore..."

Raising her eyes to glance at Concubine Xian's expression, Princess Qi showed a helpless expression: "Brothers are connected by blood. If it weren't for Seventh Brother's wife, perhaps our prince and Seventh Brother wouldn't be so estranged as they are now——"

Concubine Xian's eyes turned cold.

She can't tolerate anyone who gets in the way of the fourth brother.

The seventh brother was favored by the emperor and could have helped the fourth brother a lot, but because of the seventh daughter-in-law who didn't know how to praise her, the two brothers became estranged. Not to mention being a supporter, it would be good if they didn't hinder the fourth brother in the future.

No, we can't let that bitch occupy the position of Princess Yan anymore!