Donggongli
"Damn it, Seventh Brother actually dared to deceive me!" Chu Tianyou vented his anger, smashing the entire study.
After returning and discussing it with his subordinates, he discovered that the seventh brother's claims were baseless and without any evidence. His words at the Bai residence were merely a ruse. How could he not be furious?
“Your Highness, the Prince of Yan has indeed noticed something. This kind of thing doesn't need any evidence; as long as Father has even the slightest suspicion, it will be detrimental to you. We must keep things stable with the Prince of Yan, and it's best not to provoke Princess Changning,” Liu Shuyao stepped forward to comfort you.
She now enjoys the Crown Prince's deep trust, not only controlling the entire inner court but also confiding in him about court affairs and the Crown Prince's schemes... She simply doesn't understand why a Crown Prince like Chu Tianyou would want to antagonize Princess Changning. Originally, by winning over Prince Yan, the Crown Prince's court had gained considerable influence in the army, but with Chu Tianyou's actions, Prince Yan would definitely not side with them.
Chu Tianyou calmed down and helped Liu Shuyao to sit down on a soft stool. After all, Liu Shuyao was pregnant. He then slowly said, "Shuyao is right, but even if I don't provoke them now, Seventh Prince might not help me cover it up. As for Father Emperor..."
Liu Shuyao frowned slightly, "Your Highness, it's best to avoid contact with Prince An."
She had no idea what Chu Tianyou was thinking, or why he was associating with Prince An. Wasn't this a taboo against His Majesty? The gold mine was tempting, but the Crown Prince had many ways to make money; why would he risk everything? She hadn't married into the family yet when this happened, otherwise she would have definitely stopped it. Now, she could only carefully clean up the mess…
Chu Tianyou looked somewhat annoyed. "I know Father Emperor dislikes my uncle, and we haven't been in contact before. But regarding this matter... it would be better for Seventh Prince to return to his fiefdom like Fifth Prince. That way, I won't be so restricted in the capital."
Liu Shuyao frowned deeply. "Your Highness, returning to our fiefdoms is not a good thing."
Chu Tianyou raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean by that, Shuyao? If those younger brothers are allowed to remain in the capital, I'm afraid my position as Crown Prince will be unstable."
Liu Shuyao added in a deep voice, "What if they have rebellious intentions? Letting them return to their fiefdoms would be like releasing a tiger back into the mountains."
The fact that Prince Xiang returned to Huzhou was already suspicious. With Princess Lingxiang around, it's possible that he might have made connections with the Southern Frontier. Prince Yan also has an army of 200,000 in Yongzhou, and Prince Qi, backed by the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, also commands the Northern Army. They've all returned to their fiefdoms. If they wanted to rebel, what would stop them...?
Chu Tianyou's heart skipped a beat. Yes, he felt a pang of regret. Originally, the seventh brother was the most obedient of his brothers and had no ambition for the throne. But if he insisted on opposing him, if the seventh brother wanted to rebel, it would be even easier for him than for the fifth and sixth brothers.
After a moment's thought, Liu Shuyao slowly spoke again, "Your Highness, don't rush to recruit students now. With Bai Xiang around, there won't be any trouble. The most urgent task is to quickly place your trusted confidants in the army and win over more generals."
Chu Tianyou nodded gravely.
Liu Shuyao murmured again, "If only Father Emperor could strip the Prince of Yan and the Duke of Zhenguo of their military power..."
Chu Tianyou's eyes flickered slightly, and he spoke softly, "Shuyao, do you have any brilliant plans?"
Liu Shuyao pondered for a moment, then whispered a few words in Chu Tianyou's ear, and Chu Tianyou's eyes gradually brightened...
Perhaps it was because of the medicine Lan Xin gave him, Bai Haoyun looked much better.
During the provincial examination, the students would eat, drink, and relieve themselves at the examination hall for three consecutive days. The old lady and Madam Xie had prepared the clothes and food for the examination well in advance, and personally escorted Bai Haoyun to the gate of the examination hall, giving her careful instructions. Under the expectant gazes of everyone, Bai Haoyun gritted her teeth and entered the examination hall...
Inside the Liuli Courtyard, Bai Chuxiao listened to Lanxiang's report and a smile played on her lips. "Let's wait and see the young master bring glory to the family."
During the autumn imperial examinations, the fourth young lady of the Yu family was quietly carried into the Wei family home. Wei Baifeng, sitting in a wheelchair, looked at the beautiful young woman with eyes that no longer held the lust of the past, but were instead filled with resentment. If it weren't for that bitch Yu Aiwei's instigation, how could he have ended up in a wheelchair?
"What do you want to do!" Yu Aiwei screamed, looking at the ashen-faced man in the wheelchair.
Wei Baifeng snorted coldly, "You're my wife, what do you think I should do?"
"Get out, you cripple!" Yu Aiwei roared. A cripple dared to covet her? He was dreaming!
Enraged, Wei Baifeng slapped her across the face, but Yu Aiwei dodged it.
Yu Aiwei stood beside the wheelchair, looking down at him with a sneer, "You cripple, you dare to hit me? Who gave you the courage?"
"You bitch!" Wei Baifeng's eyes were practically spitting fire, but he was confined to a wheelchair and unable to do anything to Yu Aiwei. However, this was the Wei residence; how could he allow her to act so arrogantly?
"Someone come here!"
Several servants and maids filed in, bowing and saying, "What are your orders, young master?"
"Tie this bitch up for me!"
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A look of panic flashed across Yu Aiwei's face as she said sharply, "I am a young lady of the Yu family! How dare you treat me like this? The Yu family will not let you get away with this! Get out of my way!"
The servants acted as if they hadn't heard a thing. This was the Wei residence; the young master was the master. Did the Yu family dare to come to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to seek revenge?
Bound by her hands and feet and forced to her knees, Yu Aiwei panicked as she looked at the man holding a whip and filled with venomous resentment before her. Wei Baifeng was now crippled and mentally twisted; who knew what he might do to her?
"Wei Baifeng, stop! Listen to me..."
Wei Baifeng's eyes were bloodshot, and he wasn't willing to listen to her nonsense. All he wanted to do now was beat this bitch to death and vent his anger, so he lashed out with his whip.
Yu Aiwei let out a scream, then quickly said, "Do you want to live a miserable life? Once your elder brother inherits the title of Duke, what good days will we have left..."
Wei Baifeng did not stop, lashing out again and again.
As Yu Aiwei screamed in agony, she said, "At least I have the Yu family backing me. I can help you... help you obtain the position of heir..."
Upon hearing this, Wei Baifeng gradually calmed down, stopped, bent down, and pinched her chin. "Didn't you say I was crippled? How could a crippled father give me the position of heir apparent?"
Yu Aiwei nodded quickly, "So what? Trust me, as long as you show me respect, I will definitely help you obtain the position of heir..."
Barely believing her words, Wei Baifeng calmly ordered, "Release her."
Yu Aiwei stood up, no longer daring to be as arrogant as before. When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. However, she was serious about helping Wei Baifeng secure the position of heir. She was a woman of privilege, how could she be willing to be subservient to someone? The heir's fiancée was merely the daughter of the Minister of War; she was unwilling to rely on such a young girl for her livelihood from now on.
So he softened his stance, "Bai Feng, I'm serious. We're in this together now, sharing both prosperity and adversity. If I don't help you, who else will I help?"
Seeing her soften, Wei Baifeng barely suppressed his anger. Now, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was increasingly disregarding him, the second young master. His elder brother was no longer as kind as before. He realized that his elder brother had only been fooling him and raising him like a fool, hoping that he would become a useless person and be disliked by their father. Now, he was no longer even willing to pretend...
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