"The prince has done many shameless things behind the scenes in order to secure his throne over the years. If one of them is exposed, he will be finished. I am very worried that he will do something bad to you..."

They are all well aware of this kind of thing, and it is hard to guard against it.

Chu Weiyue's body shuddered, and he suddenly felt an unprecedented danger, and his heart was uneasy.

Everything now seems like a prelude to a coming storm!

She held Wen Jingchi's hand, her eyes full of worry, and her tone was much more serious than before.

"I will take good care of myself and won't give anyone any chance to take advantage of me. You have to protect yourself too. If he fails, you will definitely become a thorn in his side!"

Wen Jingchi couldn't help laughing at her teasing, and raised his hand to gently scratch Chu Weiyue's nose.

"Don't worry, I will live a long life! Didn't you say last time that you would have many children with me? There is no way I can live without having many children and grandchildren!"

These words made Chu Weiyue's cheeks turn red all the way to her ears, and she punched him hard in the chest.

"You wish for it. I regret it now, okay?"

Wen Jingchi pinched Chu Weiyue's waist and placed her on his lap.

"It's too late to regret! It's too late in this life..."

His warm breath hit Chu Weiyue's neck, which was itchy and felt like a feather brushing against the face, making people feel excited.

After being intimate for a while, the two of them ate seriously and talked about many happy things.

The emperor's condition has completely improved and no longer affects his attendance at court, so Wen Chenxuan's conspiracy has to be shelved temporarily.

The capital city has been quite unstable recently, with many robberies and robberies occurring.

During the morning court session, Wen Chenxuan took the initiative to stand up and make a proposal.

"Father, the people of the capital have suffered heavy losses recently. A group of thieves have been roaming around and robbing houses. Because of the natural disaster, many merchants have stayed indoors, and the people are having a hard time making a living. So I suggest that we be frugal during this critical moment. I am willing to reduce my salary by half for a year!"

Hearing this, the emperor's eyes showed deep emotion.

"Prince, you really care about the country and the people. Father was right about you!"

His words hit the mark of the emperor's mind, and he also expressed his opinion: "Since you have set an example, I naturally cannot do nothing! From today on, the imperial meals in the harem will be reduced by half for one year!"

The other ministers knelt on the ground and followed the emperor's instructions.

The Marquis's face became extremely ugly, and he was so angry that he almost had a meltdown on the spot.

He originally felt that he didn't have enough money, and everyone was begging for a halving, so if he didn't do so, he would inevitably be criticized.

So when he came back from the court, his face was always very dark, as if someone had splashed him with ink.

He sat down in the main hall, took a sip of tea, looked at the full cup of tea leaves, and smashed the cup angrily.

"Who made this tea? How could they put so much tea leaves in it? Doesn't it cost money to buy it? Cut my monthly salary in half and kick me out of the mansion!"

For a time, the servants were walking on thin ice and served in fear, fearing that their monthly wages would be deducted without reason.

At this moment, Lin Zixi came out, and she also knew what had happened in the court.

She took the initiative to deliver the snacks she bought to the Marquis: "Uncle, I have heard about the affairs of the court. It is really difficult for you..."

She knew exactly what the Marquis wanted to hear, and like a sweetheart, her words moved the Marquis greatly.

He let out a long sigh and patted her head gently.

"You are such a good child. I'm sorry that you have suffered so much over the years..." Looking at Lin Zixi's sensible face, he felt so much guilt in his heart.

Towards other children, even Chu Weiyue, he thought he had a clear conscience, but he couldn't say such words to Lin Zixi.

But there are too many helplessness in this world, and even if he is the head of the family, he cannot do whatever he wants.

"Uncle, don't worry about the past. I am now a member of the family and should share your worries. Half of your salary has been deducted, and the frugality in the mansion will inevitably make the servants laugh at you. It's only a year, we can think of other ways to get through it..."

Hearing this, the Marquis looked puzzled.

"What do you mean by that?"

Lin Zixi curled his lips slightly, with an unfathomable look in his eyes.

"There are now many caravans from the Western Regions appearing in the capital. They are buying a large number of horses and fine iron. I met one a few days ago and thought it was a good deal, so I paid attention and asked about it. The price they offered was much higher than the market price.

If we can exchange these things, we will definitely get a lot of money. Anyway, we have a batch of refined iron and many horses at home, so it doesn’t matter if we sell them to them. They won’t be used in the short term anyway. It won’t be a problem to buy some more in a year...”

She explained her intentions in detail and gave a few words of comfort, which successfully moved the Marquis.

But on second thought, he frowned.

"That being said, if a war breaks out, what will happen if we sell those things? If the court starts to question me, I won't be able to answer..."

Besides, the other side is from the Western Regions, and he was worried that they were also ready to start a war.

This made Lin Zixi laugh: "Why are you confused for a moment? The Western Regions are separated from us by a country, and the two countries have just successfully made peace with us and reached a friendly trade agreement. How could they start a war?

The war on the border ended a few years ago. They were seriously injured in the last war. The new emperor is only three years old. It is impossible for them to invade within ten years. In addition, our two countries have reached an agreement on the terms. It is impossible for them to break the agreement without caring about their reputation..."

Lin Zixi calmly analyzed the current situation in the country.

The Marquis's eyes showed shock and praise. He had no idea how much a woman like Lin Zixi could understand.

All the doubts in his mind were dispelled, and he nodded.

"What you said makes sense. There won't be any war within five years. The emperor is in good health now and nothing will happen to him. So let's sell them. At worst, we can buy them back next year when we have more money. Those horses have been raised for several years and are getting old. If we don't use them anymore, we won't be able to use them anymore!"

The Marquis suddenly thought of something: "Wait a moment, I'll let the old lady know. If she has no objection, please contact her."

There was a hint of intense surprise in Lin Zixi's eyes, but he still suppressed it.

Just as she guessed, grandma also thought that it was a good idea to overcome the current urgent situation, so she agreed to it.

Lin Zixi contacted the buyer as soon as possible, and the Marquis also met with the other party in person and reached a preliminary deal.

That evening, after Chu Weiyue came back from outside, he went straight to his grandmother's residence.

Because I know my grandma likes to eat pea yellow, I bought some for her.

As soon as I arrived at my grandmother's place, I heard her talking to Lin Zixi.

After hearing their words, Chu Weiyue's expression changed instantly!