Tang Zhuyun: "A breakout from the execution ground is possible, but a prison breakout is impossible."
Nobody knows how far things will escalate, and Nanxing probably won't do anything that would throw him into disarray.
"But I've searched everywhere, and I haven't seen her return. Or perhaps she's gone all out and tried to assassinate Noble Consort Jia?"
Tang Zhuyun: "No way... You should send someone to look for it."
Not a single person can be missing from my life.
Regardless of whether we can stay together in the future, we should all take good care of ourselves.
"Yes."
But no matter how hard they searched, they couldn't find Nanxing.
Xiu'er stomped her foot angrily. "I just said we were so grateful to her, and now she's making things worse."
Tang Zhuyun said, "Don't say that. Perhaps she has her own connections to help. Let people continue the search, and don't let other things get in the way."
"Yes."
Just then, Meng Yulan arrived.
She took Tang Zhuyun's hand and asked her in detail about what had happened. She couldn't help but say, "How can there be such a mother in the world? A-Yun, do you think someone might be trying to pass off a fake as a mother?"
"Does your sister-in-law suspect that Noble Consort Jia is not Xiao Wu?"
"I was just saying it casually," Meng Yulan said. "The prince and she have been together for over ten years, so he shouldn't mistake her. But I just can't understand, what good would it do her to harm her son?"
To secure one's position, doesn't one need a son?
Tang Zhuyun's heart suddenly sank. "Where's Linlin? Sister-in-law, is Linlin in danger?"
The Prince of Jin was uncooperative, so Noble Consort Jia was very angry.
Could she be eyeing Linlin instead?
Meng Yulan said, "Linlin is a child of the Tang Family, she has to consider the old master's feelings."
"I'm not that optimistic. She knows the truth. If she tells the Emperor that Linlin is the prince's son and wants to raise Linlin as her own, we really have no room for negotiation."
Especially now that the Prince of Jin has "lost his morals," there is even more reason to strip him of his "custodial rights."
Meng Yulan also had a bad feeling, but she still had to comfort Tang Zhuyun.
"Don't worry, Linlin is a good child and not easily controlled."
"But sister-in-law, if he's to be raised by Noble Consort Jia, I..."
It's more than just heartbreaking.
Tang Zhuyun thought of that scene and wished the Prince of Jin would kill his mother.
"Don't talk nonsense. If Your Highness really does such a thing, you will never be able to hold that position again," Meng Yulan said calmly.
Tang Zhuyun: "Sister-in-law, how did you know?"
"I just guessed," Meng Yulan said calmly. "The prince's capricious behavior suggests either he's genuinely indifferent, or he harbors great ambitions."
There are only these two extreme cases.
However, Meng Yulan felt it should be the latter.
"A-Yun, a woman's world doesn't allow for complacency, let alone the Prince." She gripped Tang Zhuyun's hand tightly. "Don't be afraid. The Prince isn't lacking anything, and you're his support. We're not afraid. We can enjoy immense wealth, and we can withstand the weight of a collapsing sky!"
"Sister-in-law, I'm not afraid," Tang Zhuyun said.
But he always gains more strength from Meng Yulan.
Jianxian, and Meng Yulan will always be her role model.
"There may be a tough time," Meng Yulan said, "But no matter what, you must stay with the Prince. We women should be like water, freezing when it's cold and melting when it's warm; nothing can stop us from moving forward... A-Yun, the greatest blessing is always yet to come."
Tang Zhuyun hugged her and rested her chin on her shoulder. "Sister-in-law, I know."
Meng Yulan gently patted her back. "I'll go with you to sort out the affairs of the manor and see how to arrange things. No matter what the outcome, we need to be prepared so we won't panic when the time comes."
"Um!"
"The first thing to do is to find out which properties of the Prince's estate will not be confiscated in the event of his demotion."
Tang Zhuyun strongly agreed, saying that the greatest tragedy for a person is to be alive but have no money.
No matter what the future holds, we can't live without money.
"Sister-in-law, let's move some things out of the storeroom."
Meng Yulan shook her head. "It's probably not easy, everyone's watching now!"
Tang Zhuyun, however, had a sudden inspiration. "There's an underground passage between the Prince's Mansion and the Tang Family."
Meng Yulan was surprised.
Tang Zhuyun had to admit, however embarrassed, that it was dug up by the Prince of Jin in order to find her.
Meng Yulan was both amused and exasperated. "I didn't expect it to come in handy. But leaving it at the Tang Family might not be safe, and making too much of a fuss would attract attention. If you ask me, we should select some valuables and hide them in the tunnel."
"Good."
That night, have Song Jingyang, Nanxing, Xiu'er, and the others rummage through the warehouse, hiding as much as possible to prevent others from profiting from it.
Tang Zhuyun brought up Qin Sang's matter again with Meng Yulan.
"I asked around; ever since she helped the prince, Prince of Yong found out."
However, because the Prince of Jin had previously protected him, the Prince of Yong was furious but there was nothing he could do.
However, now that the Prince of Jin is in trouble, his subordinates will definitely be in disarray, and Qin Sang's side may be in danger.
Meng Yulan shook her head and said, "A-Yun, you're just too soft-hearted. Now is not the time to think about her."
"We'll save as many as we can. She's been kind to me, and we can't let the people who follow the prince be disheartened. I've already sent someone to fetch her and bring her to the prince's residence. We'll protect her for as many days as we can."
"That's true," Meng Yulan said. "I'll figure out a way to handle this; you don't need to worry about it."
Tang Zhuyun said, "Thank you for your trouble, sister-in-law. This matter is not easy, after all, she has offended Prince of Yong."
Meng Yulan's lips moved, but in the end she said, "Never mind, I'll tell you when things go smoothly. Anyway, don't worry about her."
"Hmm," Tang Zhuyun said, "I still need to think carefully about Linlin's matter. If all else fails, I... I plan to send him to Master Hong'en!"
Even in the serene Buddhist sanctuary, Xiao Wu's reach shouldn't extend that far.
I wonder if Master Hong'en will help, since the matter is indeed quite tricky.
Meng Yulan said, "That's a last resort; we haven't reached that point yet. Let me go back and think about it too. After Linlin comes back today, don't let him go out. Let him stay home pretending to be sick, and we'll think of a solution together."
"Good."
Tang Zhuyun suddenly realized, could it be that Nanxing went to protect Linlin?
In fact, she guessed wrong.
Nanxing was the biggest surprise in this whole affair.