Chapter 98 Su Zhirou wins over Xie Jingxing to deal with the Sixth Prince!
Xie Mansion.
study.
"Let's talk!" That day, Su Zhirou took the initiative to approach Xie Jingxing.
She had thought about it.
His enemies are all formidable.
Therefore, to take revenge, one must start with the weakest.
The Xie family sided with the Crown Prince.
So she joined forces with Xie Jingxing to take revenge on the Sixth Prince.
I believe Xie Jingxing would be happy to agree.
Moreover, she can also propose some equivalent exchanges.
Looking at Su Zhirou who suddenly barged in.
Xie Jingxing was somewhat surprised.
I originally thought that after he made Qian Yueqiu his second wife, they would completely break off their relationship.
Even the maids and servants in the Xie household did not treat her as the mistress of the Xie household.
I never expected her to take the initiative to seek peace!
In fact, Xie Jingxing actually admired Su Zhirou in some ways.
Even without his favor.
She didn't even have the real title of legal wife.
But she was still able to use his name to fight back and forth with the other women in the Xie family's inner quarters.
certainly.
This was also thanks in no small part to Xie Jingxing's covert support.
"What do you want to talk about?" Xie Jingxing asked curiously.
Su Zhirou didn't beat around the bush and directly stated her purpose: "I want you to help me deal with the Sixth Prince."
After those words were spoken, there seemed to be a momentary pause in the study.
Upon hearing this, Xie Jingxing's lips curled up almost imperceptibly, his sneer carrying a knowing, worldly-wise amusement: "What? The Sixth Prince is about to get married, and you're getting restless? Or has your love turned to hate?"
He didn't have much affection for Su Zhirou as a husband and wife.
But at the very least, they know the background information!
Xie Jingxing knew about the relationship between Su Zhirou and the Sixth Prince.
In Xie Jingxing's view.
Su Zhirou harbored resentment and hatred because the Sixth Prince was about to get married.
Moreover, the sixth prince even promised the daughter of the richest man: "One life, one love!"
You need to know.
Let alone a prince.
In this capital city, many ordinary people have concubines.
Such a promise would make many women jealous.
Not to mention Su Zhirou, who is deeply in love with the Sixth Prince!
"Yes, it's because love turned to hate." Su Zhirou glanced at Xie Jingxing meaningfully: "We were at least in a fleeting relationship, surely my husband wouldn't refuse to help with such a small matter!"
Xie Jingxing did not answer immediately.
In fact, in some aspects...
Xie Jingxing deeply admired Su Zhirou.
Since entering the government.
She was neither favored nor entitled to the status of a proper wife.
Su Zhirou, however, managed to gain a foothold in the turbulent Xie family mansion by relying on her own skills and cunning.
She knew how to leverage his position, cleverly using his title as "Xie Jingxing's legal wife" as both a protective shield and a weapon for attack.
She knows how to be patient and never acts tough when she should bow her head.
She was more adept at strategizing, and step by step, she fought back against those women who tried to bully and ostracize her.
While they didn't achieve a complete victory, they never really suffered any major losses either.
Instead, they have subtly developed their own power base!
This resilience and wisdom in surviving desperate situations is something that ordinary women do not possess.
certainly.
Xie Jingxing knew perfectly well what was going on.
Su Zhirou's ability to keep the women in Xie's backyard in check was also due in no small part to his secret support and tacit approval.
After all, he still wanted control over the inner quarters of the Xie family.
But Qian Yueqiu is too naive and not suitable at all.
"Dealing with the Sixth Prince?" Xie Jingxing finally spoke again, asking somewhat aggressively, "Tell me, what makes you think I would agree? And what makes you think you have the ability to get involved? Is it just based on your meager skills in this inner quarters?"
His words were harsh, but they hit the nail on the head.
Cooperation requires capital.
He needed to know what Su Zhirou could offer.
“I have my own reasons.” Her voice was not loud, but unusually firm. “First of all, I can make things difficult for Qian Yueqiu.”
"Her status is not something you can make things difficult for her!" Xie Jingxing sneered. "Strictly speaking, she is the wife, and you are the concubine."
"Are you sure these women in the Xie family's inner quarters won't harm the child in Qian Yueqiu's womb?"
Upon hearing this...
Xie Jingxing frowned deeply.
Although he had tried his best to protect Qian Yueqiu.
But sometimes men don't understand women's methods!
Seeing that Xie Jingxing was tempted, Su Zhirou continued to persuade him, "If the Xie family pledges allegiance to the Crown Prince, then everyone who wants to compete for the throne will be the Crown Prince's enemy. Eliminating the Sixth Prince can be a testament to your Xie family's loyalty, which will benefit both you and the Xie family. As for matters in the inner quarters, I can not only help my husband keep them in check, but I can also help you protect the child in Qian Yueqiu's womb."
She adopted an extremely humble posture, yet clearly laid out her value: "Does my husband think these reasons are acceptable?"
a long time.
A faint smile slowly curved Xie Jingxing's lips. "That sounds interesting."
"Does this mean my husband agrees?"
"As you wish!" the man nodded.
immediately.
Xie Jingxing seemed to have thought of something: "However, when dealing with the Sixth Prince, we can also bring in the future Crown Princess. After all, the Sixth Prince's wife is the richest man in the country, and the Qian family is also a top-tier wealthy family."
Su Zhirou and Xie Jingxing exchanged a knowing look: "That's perfect."
With the Qian family leading the way, they can save a lot of effort!
The Crown Prince's Temporary Palace.
After the Emperor expelled Crown Prince Xiao Qingxuan from the Eastern Palace, he ordered the Ministry of Works to approve a plot of land for the construction of a mansion.
Upon receiving the imperial decree, the Ministry of Works naturally dared not neglect its duties.
The location they chose for the crown prince was excellent, right at the foot of the imperial city, overlooking the palace.
This is consistent with the status of the crown prince.
It didn't distance him from the center of power, but it did "invite" him out of the Eastern Palace.
Although the site was chosen, starting construction became a problem.
Although spring is just around the corner.
But it's still very cold now, the ground is frozen harder than stone, and a pickaxe blow will only leave a white dot.
How easy is it to dig a foundation and build a palace?
Surely you're going to let His Highness the Crown Prince have this opportunity?
On such a freezing day, are you homeless or going to your maternal grandparents' house for help?
How could Qian Yueshu allow His Highness the Crown Prince to suffer such an injustice?
After all, he was expelled from the Eastern Palace so that she could become the Crown Princess.
Then he waved his hand.
Qian Yueshu paid three times the price to buy the house next to that piece of land.
You should know that the land approved by the Ministry of Works is very close to the palace, and the price is extremely high.
And even if you have the money, you might not be able to buy it!
But Qian Yueshu bought it for the price of three courtyards just for Xiao Qingxuan, which was an astronomical price!
The courtyard is old.
But Qian Yueshu completely renovated the interior decorations.
Every single item was crafted according to Xiao Qingxuan's preferences.
Once the yard is renovated.
Xiao Qingxuan stood with his hands behind his back by the window, looking towards the familiar direction of the imperial city. His voice carried a hint of teasing and a barely perceptible emotion, "Yue'er, do you think this counts as... you keeping me as a mistress?"
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