Things were not as simple as Chen Siyuan had imagined.
The position of a princess, especially the princess of the third prince, could not be simple.
All of this was due to the banquet that night.
Consort Hua was in charge of the banquet, and she couldn't afford to make any mistakes, no matter how small.
Indeed, this happened, and she tried her best to make amends.
They also kept their eyes wide open during the banquet.
Sitting not far from the emperor, which was considered a high position, he could see everything happening around him.
She noticed that her son had been glancing in that direction several times, and realized that the location was the General's Mansion.
Qiao Yuchen is currently enjoying great success. The General's Mansion was originally a special entity in the Shang Kingdom, and at this time, a marriage alliance with the General's Mansion can be considered as establishing a connection.
Even if we can't win over the General's Mansion in the future, with Qiao Zhen around, the General's Mansion won't easily take sides.
Consort Hua spends all her time in the palace, and some things have already been brought to the forefront. However, she is unaware that Qiao Yuchen has already chosen sides and is now by the side of the Seventh Prince.
Consort Hua's move was based on her own ideas and disrupted some people's plans.
Even if Qiao Yuchen doesn't have a proper job, he will not allow the women of the General's Mansion to become pawns.
When Qiao Yuchen arrived at General Qiao's study and heard about this matter, he understood what certain people meant.
After a quick arrangement, what was originally a momentous matter for the General's Mansion was resolved with just a few words, and General Qiao's expression softened considerably.
After resolving the major issue they mentioned, Qiao Yuchen headed straight for Beiyuan.
If it weren't for Chen Siyuan's sake, he wouldn't care about Qiao Zhen's life or death.
Even if a woman with no connection marries the Third Prince, it won't affect my inheritance of the General's Mansion. In the end, what I want to do won't change because of Qiao Zhen. Some people are overthinking things.
Thinking that marrying one of the daughters of the General's Mansion would give him control over the entire mansion is simply a pipe dream!
He knew that many wealthy families used women as a bridge to prosperity and wealth, bringing unparalleled glory to the entire family. Those in power liked to do these things, simply to win people's hearts.
Unfortunately, Qiao Yuchen despises this kind of thing.
If you don't like someone, just take action directly; why bother with all that trouble?
Qiao Yuchen returned to Beiyuan and saw the woman reading a book. He walked over and gently hugged her, saying, "You were waiting for me."
"I'm a little hungry. How about some late-night snack?" Chen Siyuan put down her book and asked the man.
Actually, she had no such thoughts. When she heard that the Third Prince was going to marry Qiao Zhen, she was worried that Madam Liu would kill Qiao Zhen.
I can't say it to myself; I can only worry about it in my heart.
She truly considered Qiao Zhen her friend.
If it weren't so late today, she would have liked to hear what Qiao Zhen had to say.
"Perfect timing, I'm a little hungry too."
As soon as Qiao Yuchen finished speaking, Aunt Jiang brought over a late-night snack.
After they ate, they went to the inner room to rest, but they couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
Qiao Yuchen rolled over, pulling the woman into his arms. "What are you thinking about?"
"I heard that the Third Prince is asking Qiao Zhen to be his princess."
"This is not something we can worry about; everything depends on Qiao Zhen's decision."
Chen Siyuan paused for a moment, then asked, "What do you mean?"
“The General’s Mansion doesn’t need a woman to uphold its reputation. If Qiao Zhen is willing, I will protect her for your sake.”
"No, I don't have that kind of face." Hearing the man say that warmed my heart.
It feels so good to be cared about.
Unlike my previous life, which was so pathetic.
"Don't get involved in this," Qiao Yuchen reminded the woman from the side. "Everyone knows what the Third Prince is thinking, and I think the other princes should know it too."
Chen Siyuan suddenly realized that the Emperor's birthday was approaching, and the princes who had already rushed to Fengdi would be returning. However, the situation had changed today. The Fourth Prince had died just like that, and it was very likely that someone was taking advantage of this trip to the capital to do something.
Thinking of this, Chen Siyuan felt relieved.
This matter is Consort Hua's idea, and it's also the Third Prince's idea. How could the other princes just stand by and watch the Third Prince continue to grow stronger?
They were all sons of the emperor, and they were sent to the bottom of the list, so they were probably not very willing to accept it.
Chen Siyuan knew that the Third Prince would win in the end, and at this crucial moment, everyone should give it their all.
As long as people are willing to make a fuss, Qiao Zhen will have enough time.
Hearing the man's words, Chen Siyuan, who hadn't been sleepy at all, quickly fell asleep.
...
The next day.
When Chen Siyuan woke up, Qiao Yuchen went to the morning court and did not return for a long time. Chen Siyuan did not wait for him.
After breakfast, we went directly to Qiao Zhen's Lotus Garden.
Despite being called Lotus Garden, there wasn't a single lotus flower inside, but Chen Siyuan felt that the name suited Qiao Zhen's personality better.
She seems like a gentle person, but when it really matters, she's tougher than anyone else.
Looking at the previous situation of Qiao Zhen and Aunt Xu, one can understand.
Chen Siyuan arrived with two maids, just as Qiao Zhen and Aunt Xu had just had another argument.
Chen Siyuan arrived at the door, stood still, looked at the scene before her, and did not rush to speak.
Aunt Xu was almost driven mad by her daughter. Suddenly seeing Chen Siyuan, she was momentarily at a loss for what to do. Remembering her status, she politely bowed and said, "Greetings, First-Rank Lady."
"Hmm," Chen Siyuan said, maintaining a distant attitude towards Aunt Xu. "Madam Xu, my younger sister and I have something to discuss. You may leave now."
These words were quite disrespectful to Aunt Xu.
Aunt Xu's heart pounded when she heard this.
Is this another one of those people who talk without understanding the situation?
She has raised her daughter with great difficulty over the years, all for a better future. Chen Siyuan shouldn't be so ungrateful as to interfere.
Thinking to herself that she was unwilling, she shivered when she met Chen Siyuan's smiling gaze.
He quickly bowed and withdrew.
That's identity.
Chen Siyuan was a junior, but she was superior to Aunt Xu and was also suppressed by her status, so she was not allowed to bow her head.
After Aunt Xu left, Chen Siyuan held Qiao Zhen's hand and said, "Why did you do this? You know she was doing it for your own good, why make it so ugly?"
Qiao Zhen looked at Chen Siyuan, her heart filled with complex emotions.
She attended Qiao Yuchen's victory celebration banquet and, in a daze, saw that the emperor sitting on the throne was actually the third prince, and beside the third prince was a woman wearing a phoenix crown.
That woman was the same one I had seen last time, the one dressed in the empress's palace attire.
Last time, she thought the empress might be replaced, so she didn't think much of it. Now she realizes that the empress she saw in her daze was the next empress.
The thought terrified her.
At this time, Consort Hua proposed marriage to the Third Prince, which frightened her, but no one told her.
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