Marriage Crisis Part 2...
Marriage Crisis Part 2
How should a wife react when someone's after her husband? Roll up her sleeves and beat the predator to a pulp? Use a kitchen knife to make a scarf out of the vixen? Use a washboard to turn her husband's knees into piano keys? Divorce the stalker in anger? Weep quietly? Work hard? Tie her husband down? Cut him off from any contact with the bad guy?
And so on and so forth.
There were a million different reactions, all based on the same premise: She had to know what had happened to him! If she was still kept in the dark, how could she react?!
Clearly, both Eunuch Choi and Deokju were desperately trying to avoid letting the Crown Princess know that they were trying to steal her away. Even though they had no intention of opposing her, nor did they believe they could pose much of a threat, they subconsciously avoided her.
The most amusing part is that both sides of the conflict are engaged in countless calculations, and the target is unaware of their desperate attempts to curry their favor. Yinreng is very busy right now. With Soetu gone, and Kangxi planning another military expedition next year, how to insert a few close associates into the ranks is a major priority. Another key issue is how to remove those close to the eldest prince from the ranks of military merit.
As a crown prince who was not mentally ill at the moment, Yinreng was still reliable when it came to doing things properly. In recent days, the people he saw most often were not only his father and wife, but also a group of close confidants.
To clarify, there are many kinds of Yinreng's confidants. One kind is the "first-class close people" such as the earliest Soetu and the current Guwalgiya clan, who can tell any bad things they plan to do. Another kind is the "slightly pedantic people" such as Tangxiong Cilü. These people have some abilities but cannot be completely regarded as "the prince's people". Another kind is eunuch Cui and Dezhu, who can only do minor bad things.
Considering Yinreng's current situation, he only wanted to see the first two types of confidants. The latter type was something he had forgotten about in his busy life. Eunuch Cui was fine, as he had to keep an eye on their food, clothing, housing and transportation. People like Dezhu were no longer needed, so they had to be put in the back of the queue.
Yinreng also treated the first two types of confidants differently. He only said to Xiong Cilü and others: "I feel guilty for not being able to share the worries for my father." In order to win their favor, Yinreng knew in his heart that the so-called pedantry actually meant... being closer to the emperor.
There's much to say about Soetu and the others. Unfortunately, Kangxi had sent Soetu far away. Not far away, in the Qianqing Palace, a father, concerned for his country, his people, and his son, was gloating: "Let Soetu and Mingzhu fight. They'll both be wary of each other, and fearing they might mishandle their duties, they'll both do their best. Great! Now that Soetu's gone, we can teach the Crown Prince to stop hanging around with him!"
Suo Etu and his brothers, Xinyu and Fabao, were all uncles of Empress Renxiao and close to Yinreng, but their abilities were inferior to Suo Etu's and they lacked the ability to grasp the overall situation. Worst of all, these two had been disliked by Kangxi in their early years. How could someone who refused to attend classes possibly have any success against a leader like Kangxi?
The Crown Prince was currently in a talent shortage. Soetu's group was small, and most of them had a single line of communication with him. The others were useless, and this was the perfect time to show the benefits of having a father-in-law.
The people Yinreng saw the most recently, besides a bunch of useless people from the Zhanshi Mansion, included his eldest brother-in-law Fu Dali and second brother-in-law Qingde, and he looked for opportunities to talk to his uncle-in-law Shi Wenying.
Yinreng understood the importance of prioritizing his work. Simply bringing down the eldest prince's men wouldn't be much help; the most important thing was that his own people benefited from the war. Therefore, his wife's family was particularly important. Fu Dali and Qingde were accompanying the emperor on official duties, so they must accompany him. Yinreng was pleased, but he also considered that Shi Wenying, being in her prime, was more likely to accompany him. Unfortunately, Shi Wenbing wasn't in good health. After much deliberation, he decided it was best for his father-in-law to remain in Beijing.
Yinreng frowned. This meant there weren't many people left in the capital. The available personnel were still few. If it were to handle state affairs, there would naturally be plenty of them, but to deal with the eldest prince's schemes, there wouldn't be enough. It's like being a thief for a thousand days, but how can you be on guard against thieves for a thousand days? When regular troops encounter guerrilla warfare, they are in a state of panic!
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is only twenty-one years old now. Even though he has been the Crown Prince for twenty years, the years he can make friends with court officials are still very limited. To completely make someone his confidant, not only does the other person have to be sincerely convinced, but the Crown Prince also has to feel that the other person is very reliable. This takes a very long time. So far, only the mother's family and the wife's family have reached a very high level of trust. This is a natural connection that binds them together.
Therefore, the prince was upset. And because he was a promising young man, when he was upset, he thought about solving problems rather than "relieving his anger." Perhaps only when his Khan-father consulted him on all important matters, when his father had already begun to teach his son the steps and methods of provoking war, and when he looked at his wife's growing belly and thought about how he would slap his baby son's ugly face with his little fleshy hand after he was born, did the prince feel at ease.
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As for the Crown Princess, she was also extremely busy, with all sorts of matters piling up. She was a newly married bride, a future mother with honeymoon buns in her arms – how many things did she have to deal with? One person only had two eyes and two hands, and couldn't handle so many things. Add to that the fact that she came with only a few trusted confidants, and there were so many things going on inside and outside the Yuqing Palace that even the Crown Princess, no matter how capable she was, couldn't handle it all in a short time.
She couldn't just ignore it. She could put other things aside for now, but she had to look after the household affairs of Yuqing Palace, right? She had to ask about the Crown Prince's food, clothing, housing, and transportation, right? She had to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager every day, right? Paying respects meant talking, and finding fresh topics. The First, Third, and Fourth Concubines, the sisters-in-law, had to socialize, right? They still had to talk.
But she was pregnant! The most precious of all pregnant women, those around her were terrified she'd make a mistake. Hongxiu couldn't stand it any more, and Xiuniu also had something to say. After a while of watching each other, they finally came together to offer their "admonition."
At this moment, Shujia was reviewing the list. After the Third and Fourth Princes' weddings, it was the turn of the Fifth and Seventh Princes. They were already engaged and were due to marry next year. As Yinreng's brother and sister-in-law, Shujia also had to prepare two gifts. This wasn't urgent; there was another matter at hand: during this year's selection, Kangxi had also prepared concubines for the Fifth and Seventh Princes. After months of preparation, they were about to be brought in—Kangxi's usual style.
This is important, as it is just like preparing things for the legitimate wife to come home, so that the concubine will not be superior to the wife.
Lu Ru opened the curtain and went out. Just then she saw the two men coming into the room. She was slightly startled and turned to look at the clock on the antique shelf. "You two shouldn't be on duty now. Is there something wrong?"
Hongxiu gently shook her hand and asked softly, "Master, are you still resting?" Luru nodded. Hongxiu and Xiuniu looked at each other and walked in together.
Just then, they arrived, and Shujia said to Qiao'er, "Let's do this. Send someone to deliver the things tomorrow."
Hongxiu was more familiar after all, so after kneeling down to greet him, she said, "Master, you are too busy. It's exhausting. How can your body bear it?"
Xiuniu said: ""
"You two... have decided to come and tell me about this?"
Hongxiu stepped forward and massaged Shujia's shoulders: "You can't hide anything from me. You should at least take a break. Nothing is more important than the young prince right now."
Shujia said, "These things don't even tire me out. I'm really uncomfortable. Am I still trying to hold on?"
Xiuniu asked, "Isn't the master just trying to hold on?" She counted on her fingers, "There are two people to look after in Xiefang Palace, two princes to look after every day, and she has to pay her respects to Ningshou Palace, and she has to make arrangements for the Crown Prince's dinner..."
Shujia thought to herself, "You don't know what really bothers me, Big Head." She calculated the Gregorian calendar and the reign titles, starting from the year 1644, when the Qing entered the Pass. Next year would be the year for the expedition. Any major event would be a perfect opportunity to shift the balance of power and reshuffle the various factions. The eldest prince's main achievements were in military exploits, which made her worried.
Seeing that Shujia seemed distracted, Hongxiu put a little more weight on her hand and said, "Master, please listen to our advice. Your body is getting heavier and heavier. You should rest more so that you can save some strength to give birth to the little prince."
Shujia didn't want to dwell on this topic any further. The eldest prince's power grew, and Yinreng became increasingly dangerous. Yinzhi wasn't the ultimate beneficiary, but he was the initial instigator. It was he who tore the first bloody wound in Yinreng's body, setting the bloody scent lingering. She couldn't rest.
The Empress Dowager's birthday had passed, and the Lunar New Year was coming up soon. She was also responsible for arranging the annual gifts for the Yuqing Palace. As she prepared gifts for the two concubines, she had to prepare portions for them, and Shujia became increasingly attached to them.
"I eat well and sleep well every day, so it's okay. Speaking of the little prince, how are our eldest and second princes today?" The idea of letting a child get along with his biological mother but not with you is so saintly that it makes people despise it, but there are still loopholes to be exploited.
For example, the eldest prince was in poor health and the eldest, so Li Jiashi paid more attention to him, neglecting the second prince. This was Shujia's opportunity to speak out: "It's good that the eldest prince has his mother to look after him. Although the second prince has servants, they are not his biological parents after all. Keep a closer eye on him. Didn't Galin say he liked the Western ship he came aboard last time? Bring him another one."
Xiuniu said: "There were a couple coming in. One fell in love with the eldest prince when he was paying his respects, and this one..." she wanted to keep it for our prince.
"It's just a toy. If he likes it, just give it to him." He then asked Hongxiu, "Are the snacks that the Empress Dowager mentioned the other day ready?"
"Yes~" Hongxiu said helplessly, "Why did you——"
"Find the sutra I copied the other day. I'll need it when I go to Mother Suma's tomorrow."
"Ah?" It was Zichang's voice. While Su Malagu's status in the palace was undoubtedly superior, she was still a servant. She had painstakingly copied something, but instead of presenting it to the Empress Dowager, she gave it to her first. This...
"A sincere heart is the key to success. From what I've seen, she's a sincere person." As for the others, at least the eldest prince, when he prays to Buddha, he must have two thoughts in his mind: "The prince will die soon, and I will become the prince soon." Their selfish desires are too strong.
Seeing that persuasion was hopeless, Xiuniu fell silent, wondering to herself, did the Crown Princess seem to have other plans? Was she trying to use her status as a precious woman to get something done? For example... to tighten her grip on the Crown Prince? It was possible. If she could get everything in order, she would naturally be favored by the Crown Prince.
After figuring it out, Xiuniu spoke up: "Master, some things can't be rushed. So many days have passed, and it won't be resolved in a short time. You gave birth to the little prince safely. There are many things that can be resolved for the sake of the little prince."
Shujia instinctively wanted to retort, but then suddenly realized: I'm a pig! If this son were born, he would be the most legitimate son and grandson! How much weight would that add to Yuqing Palace? Throughout history, the number of princes whose fathers were born to the original wife and whose sons were also born to the original wife can be counted on one hand! And in the Qing Dynasty, this was unique! If the prince had a legitimate son, it would at least calm down many of the restless guys and also gain a lot of points with Emperor Kangxi. How stupid! He originally thought that he would kill the enemy and then have a child, but then he found out that his own son was the real killer!
In this case, let's start discussing how to keep the pregnancy safe. Anyway, the Crown Princess has almost finished making a list of gifts for the Emperor's Birthday in March next year.
Seeing her expression, they both breathed a sigh of relief.
The Crown Princess's subsequent instructions reassured them even more.
Prince Dao's daily routine included chatting with the Empress Dowager and Kangxi's harem. Kangxi's harem was quite large. Five months had passed since she married into the palace, and Shujia had only recognized the maids at the same level as the maids. As for the many concubines... she still couldn't remember all their names or recognize their faces!
The Crown Princess couldn't directly ask the palace for the files on all the Emperor's concubines, so she had to divide the work, assigning Xiuniu, Yuniu, and others to record the names of the concubines and remind them when the time came. There were nearly two hundred of them, big and small! There weren't even any photos for them to recognize, and their low status meant they couldn't often show up before the Empress Dowager. Many had never even met them, so the Crown Princess wouldn't be able to recognize them even if she wanted to. And if she did run into them one day and ignored them as ordinary palace maids, that wouldn't be a good idea either. They were all Kangxi's concubines, weren't they? Do you know which cloud has rain on it?
Thank God, she finally stopped doing it herself.
Hongxiu was also in a better mood to report some new developments to Shujia: "Eunuch Cui has been...always staring at the palace maids lately. Could there be any who are dishonest? Although she is always watching Xiefang Palace, there are always people there accompanying their masters to pay their respects. If they do something bad, it will be terrible." This must be reported. They are just palace maids, powerless and unable to defend themselves well. It is better to let the Crown Princess know that she should be careful and focus her attention on other things.
Although Shujia didn't think that the people there were so bold as to do bad things to her, she was very alert: "What's the matter?" Hongxiu told her everything: "This is strange. I didn't see him do anything to others. He just stared at people..." like a man looking at a woman.
Shujia didn't know what Eunuch Cui was planning, but she knew two words: "concubine" and "adopted as godparents." It was already pitiful for a good girl to be a palace maid, and now she was being controlled by a eunuch. No way! She ordered, "Keep a closer eye on him."
Hongxiu said, "I understand." But her expression was a little embarrassed.
"Why? No one can keep an eye on him?"
"No." The answer was quick.
Shujia felt a bit of a headache, suddenly understanding Hongxiu's predicament. She had only taken over the East Palace's internal affairs and the handling of ceremonials, which was already quite good. How could she spare the manpower to keep a close eye on the Crown Prince's entourage? Originally, this task had been assigned to Eunuch Cui, who, after months of observation, had proven to be quite adept at reporting on the Crown Prince.
Now that she was pregnant, she had to keep an eye on suspected spies in Xiefang Palace and Dunben Palace. The more trustworthy people she had on hand simply weren't enough. After some thought, she decided to use Eunuch Wang. Eunuch Wang had been working in Yuqing Palace for a long time, and when assigning personnel, he mentored the newer ones. He and several other junior eunuchs came to the Crown Princess's place. He was delighted to have accepted the assignment. He had already defeated Eunuch Cui, the Crown Prince's eunuch. Wasn't this Eunuch Wang, the Crown Princess's eunuch, the most trusted eunuch in Yuqing?
Eunuch Wang, with his own connections, had heard that Eunuch Cui was constantly observing the palace maids. He couldn't fathom Eunuch Cui's intentions; who could have imagined a eunuch assigning women to the crown prince? Eunuch Wang had no choice but to start with the most obvious assumption: that Eunuch Cui wasn't being honest even as a eunuch.
Shujia was unhappy.
The Crown Princess decided to give Eunuch Cui a lesson. It might be a little extra money, but you can't touch a palace maid! The Crown Prince went to attend government affairs, and Eunuch Cui was brought in.
"Are the maids in Xiefang Palace pretty?" No matter how pretty they are, don't put your hands on them!
Eunuch Cui had something to hide, and he misunderstood immediately! He's finished! You, a eunuch, actually dared to interfere in the prince's internal affairs, aren't you courting death? The Crown Princess wants to deal with him, that's perfectly legitimate! We are wronged! We haven't even chosen the person yet, and we haven't even spoken to the Crown Prince!
I would rather die with my fellow Taoist than with me.
Lying prone on the tiled floor, cold sweat dripping down his face, Eunuch Cui made up his mind. He was no fool; he knew the Crown Prince was the type who wouldn't eat grapes unless they were round and skinned. In later times, this was known as a face-obsessed person. Dezhu and the others, including himself, were all well-dressed. And judging by their behavior over the past two days, he had a good idea. The Crown Prince was obsessed with looks, and he might not be able to control himself!
If I'm unlucky, don't even think about it!
She cried to the Crown Princess, "I had no choice but to do this. You're pregnant, and there are some things I dare not tell you, for fear of disturbing the fetus. I thought that if I could cover up the matter, my master would have less worries and give birth to the little prince safely, it would be a merit. It is a virtue that will protect them..."
It's done! I'm a good person, or at least a tainted witness. If the Crown Princess gets angry, it would be best to kill Dezhu, and then the job of making money will fall to me!
Looking up, I saw the Crown Princess's face had turned pale! "Oh no, oh no! You must not be in any danger. If anything happens to you, and word gets out that I'm the one gossiping, Dezhu will be dead, and I won't be able to survive either. You... just have to hold on! If you hold on, you can always cause trouble for me later."
Huh? Did the Crown Princess' expression soften?
Okay, the wife knows that someone is thinking about her husband, then what?
Shujia pointed and said, "I remember what you did today, and I'm grateful for your kindness. But you also have to remember that there is no impenetrable wall in the world. You should be more careful in the future and don't do things that you shouldn't do. I know it's okay, but I'm afraid the rules won't let you go, and I'm afraid Khan Ama won't let you go! You can find a new home for the prince!"
Eunuch Cui shuddered, only then remembering his fear. Of course, the prince had a woman, and the emperor didn't know at first. If they really had a child, how could they keep it a secret? If the emperor asked, who could guarantee that no one would say, "Eunuch Cui recommended it"?
The Crown Princess spoke again: "If something like this happens again, just come and tell me. If you dare to hide it, I will not forgive you!"
Eunuch Cui kowtowed repeatedly: "In life, I am the Crown Princess's man, and in death, I am her ghost. I dare not hide it any longer." He was also puzzled. I had never told anyone about my thoughts. How did she know? He felt a little afraid.
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Shujia calmed down, firstly because Eunuch Cui's unfortunate remark about "young prince" had triggered a key point, and secondly because she had calculated the time constraints and realized Yinreng simply didn't have time for infidelity. A couple who have been together for a long time inevitably talk about work, and even the "harem doesn't interfere in government affairs" rule couldn't stop that. Shujia knew Kangxi was ready to send out the vanguard, divided into three groups with eighty days' worth of rations. Yinreng was busy with military preparations every day: rations, packhorses, tents... He was exhausted every day, and even if he had the time, he didn't have the energy now.
After Eunuch Cui left, his face darkened. "No matter what time of year, if a son becomes gay, the father will immediately approve. That only happens in novels. Who is Kangxi? If he doesn't punish Yinreng, he'll at least demote him! Then the whole family will be finished! Damn it, I've got this!"
With Eunuch Cui as an insider, things were much easier. Eunuch Cui said to Dexin and the others in a disgusting way, "They're not acting like men anymore, using their eyes to seduce people! But our Crown Prince is upright and honest, and he ignored them, so they became even more dissolute... Uh... I'm afraid, what if the Crown Prince makes a mistake..."
"They've been a bit rough with each other today..."
Very good! "Come on, you've worked hard, too. I'll give you a day off tomorrow. I know you've bought a house out there, so go and relax."
Eunuch Cui had no choice but to give in. His lair had been raided by the Crown Princess, so what else could he do? The Crown Princess's biological mother came to visit her daughter, and within two days of returning, her biological mother was brought to the capital and placed in his house.
It was November, and Eunuch Cui felt that the Crown Princess was so warm that she was sweating.
Also in November, the vanguard troops set out, and Kangxi took advantage of the opportunity to take his sons to Nanyuan for a military review. With the army gone, the crown prince had some free time.
Because it was a grand review, Yinreng was dressed in armor and returned dusty and exhausted. With excitement, he spoke of the might of the Eight Banners, and Shujia's mood brightened. Honestly, Yinreng had been kind to her. Eunuch Cui and Dezhu had been targeting him for so long, but hadn't succeeded, and it was because he hadn't considered that.
I was wrong.
Yinreng was a normal man, able to smell the wind from afar. He knew Eunuch Cui often slipped away, and he saw the foolish look in his eyes. When asked, he looked around at the palace maids. Yinreng's comment: "What a fool! Using wood to fool me! But he knew how to go to the Crown Princess to show his affection, like he had a way."
Male homosexuality was also quite prevalent during the Qing Dynasty. As time went on, Yinreng naturally became aware of it and… became slightly tempted. Truthfully, of all the women in the palace, his wife was the only one who suited his taste, and she was inconvenient. Prenatal education says that if you can't even hear about something, you certainly can't do it either.
As for the alternative, the man was outside, and the news couldn't get through (big mistake), so the Crown Prince didn't think there was anything wrong with this. Of course, someone with great energy didn't show it, but simply pretended not to notice De Zhu's approach, silently condoning it.
Unfortunately, his wife had placed a spy next to him. The spy said, "If we don't deal with him, the prince will go astray."
So the wife asked her husband, "How are you today? Is Khan Ama happy to see you like this?"
My husband was very reserved and didn't brag about it, but he couldn't hide the smugness on his face: "Not bad."
"Tell me about it, let the children listen too."
"What's so good about it? It's nothing more than that."
"Look at your expression and you know that Khan Ama praised you. Tell me, what did you do to make Khan Ama so happy? I want the child to imitate you. When the child is born, he will be like you, wouldn't that be great?"
The future father began to fulfill his duties: "Today..."
Then, something terrible happened! Once again, the spy reported: "Something bad is really going to happen. They're already holding hands."
My husband had made an appointment with his lover for a tryst tomorrow, and now that he had less to do, he could still spare some time. He'd still remembered to show up on time the night before to read and teach the baby. Shujia was furious at his expression and asked, "Don't read. He's already six months old and has listened to a lot of books. Tell me what you did today so he can learn."
The future father was having a lot of erotic thoughts in his mind, and naturally he was thinking of a fair and tender little bottom. Yinreng had originally wanted to study as usual, but today he had a lot of thoughts on his mind and was not suitable for any brain-intensive work other than studying. Shujia's words brought him back to his senses. He looked at his wife, who was full of expectation, and a feeling of guilt came over him. He also took his wife seriously for once. He asked again, "What did you say just now?"
Shujia swallowed her anger and said it again. Yinreng's scalp began to tingle. What was he thinking just now? His wife wanted their son to imitate him just now... Damn it!
He stared at Shujia's belly for a long time, then let out a long breath, his eyes becoming fierce: "If you dare to mess around when you grow up, I'll press you into your mother's belly right now. Don't try to piss me off!"
The next day, the Crown Prince transformed into a gentleman. The Crown Princess, who had been keeping an eye on the situation, sneered and suggested, "It's almost New Year's, and you're still going to send gifts. This year is different from previous years, and the gifts need to be more thoughtful. Should we ask Dezhu to come over and prepare in advance? It's already late."
Without saying a word, Yinreng waved his pen and sent Hahazhuzi on a business trip.
Then, His Royal Highness forgot about it. With Soetu at the forefront for major events, and now with the Guargiya clan as a backup, all that Eunuch Cui and Dezhu could do were trivial matters. It could be said that these two groups were nothing to Yinreng's taste; they were simply there... for fun. If they served well, they were rewarded; if they didn't, they were beaten! In the past, they would have beaten them to death, but now that his wife was pregnant and he wanted to accumulate merit, he changed to beating them rather than killing them.
Then, the Crown Prince was provoked and began to wonder: What kind of son does a father really want? What kind of son do I want, and what kind of son does my father want? He was also a father, and from the perspective of a father, an emperor, he absolutely could not tolerate his son being involved with another man.
People are always like this: the eldest wife's son hates the younger wife and half-brother, but he himself might take a concubine and have a son out of wedlock. The criteria for judging are sometimes not what the onlookers imagine. If it weren't for this incident, the prince probably wouldn't have considered this father-son issue. It's just that no one, no situation, had ever given him this opportunity to open up.
The most bizarre showdown in history ended before it even began. Of the two most serious crises, one was mishandled, the other was knocked out without a clue of what went wrong. The Crown Princess made the Crown Prince think: What fools! One can't even flatter, and the other... you're trying to kill me! My mother is devastated, and my father can only push me back into his grave!
The Crown Princess smiled and said to the Queen Mother, "I want to eat something sweet."
The Empress Dowager asked Concubine Duan Shun: "Is this a boy or a girl?"
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The Crown Princess's real crisis comes from another person.
The Crown Prince and his wife would also discuss some political matters, and this time they talked about Mingzhu and Suo'etu going north together. Yinreng was very dissatisfied: "So'etu can handle it alone, why add Mingzhu to get in the way?" Shujia thought, this clearly shows that he is worried about Suo'etu. You said one person is enough, why add another one?
Kangxi was unsure of Soetu, and Soetu was unsure of the Crown Princess. Unbeknownst to Shujia, the Crown Princess's father and grandfather were both already dead by this point, and their influence on the Crown Prince, or more bluntly, their help, was minimal. The only person the Crown Prince could rely on was Soetu.
Suo Etu also contacted his brothers such as Xin Yu and others to support Yinreng and gain some benefits for himself. Now, Suo Etu was very angry. The prince had the support of his wife's family, and his dependence on his mother's family was reduced.
Suo Etu naturally felt that the Crown Princess was ungrateful. "If I had tried to interfere, you might not have even become the Crown Princess. Now, you're trying to instigate the Crown Prince to distance himself from his mother's family!" Lord Suo Xiang couldn't be bought off with a few egg yolk and lotus seed mooncakes. After all, he was a seasoned official, very sensitive to vested interests.
What Lord Suo Xiang was most worried about was the relationship between the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess, which was too good. As for the eldest prince's family, looking at Mingzhu riding a horse not far away, Suo Etu curled his lips and said, "The Emperor hates me, but he doesn't like you either. In comparison, he treats me better. Just this little bit is enough in this life-and-death struggle!"
I need to think of a solution, Suo Etu stroked his beard and thought deeply.
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