Qu Nian went to the palace and made a decision: from now on, he would cooperate well with the system to complete tasks.
Just thinking about the blocked mission still made Qu Nian feel a pang of sadness for a moment.
Ren Yingying also made an important decision!
"Linlin, you're turning seven soon, aren't you?" she asked with a grin, pulling Linlin aside.
Linlin nodded.
Ren Yingying: "Do you want three gold bricks?"
"A woman three years older than her husband is like holding a gold brick." Her body is sixteen years old, nine years older than Linlin, so she's only worth three gold bricks!
Age is not the problem, intelligence is.
Her own intellectual capacity, which is only good for getting by, needs a high-IQ person to come along and help her out!
"Ren Yingying!" Tang Zhuyun was furious.
I treated you like my best friend, but you treated me like your mother-in-law.
Linlin fell silent.
Ren Yingying: "Why let the good stuff go to outsiders? Nine years old is nothing! I don't mind! I'll bring a generous dowry!"
With this space in hand, I'm all Linlin!
Tang Zhuyun: "Get out of here."
Ren Yingying thought she was joking, but Linlin had a mature soul inside her.
He wouldn't like that kind of joke.
Of course, the one who was most furious was definitely not Tang Zhuyun.
Qu Nian gritted his teeth: Once I turn back into a human, the first thing I'll do is divorce that Poisonous Woman Ren!
If you don't act early enough, you might end up getting cheated on.
This vicious woman doesn't even spare her juniors.
What kind of monster is she?
"Tangbao, don't break Yuanyang Linlin. Linlin, tell me, do you like your auntie?"
Linlin: "I like it, Auntie. I have a senior brother who's a very good person..."
Is she smart?
She's obsessed with intelligence.
Linlin nodded. "Extremely intelligent, but the Master always worries that his brilliance might be a curse."
Satisfy!
Is it pretty?
Linlin replied confidently, "A person of exceptional talent and virtue."
"Got it, he's the one!"
Ren Yingying unilaterally announced that Xiyou is her boyfriend!
Qu Nian gritted his teeth: I'm not dead yet! And you've already planned your escape route!
Tang Zhuyun knew that Ren Yingying liked to talk nonsense the more nervous she was, so she reassured her, "I was just trying to scare you. Don't worry, I think your brother-in-law knows what he's doing."
Ren Yingying: Okay, I know you two are very much in love.
It's okay, she's finished her dog food, she's going to pet the dog.
Another half hour passed, and the Prince of Jin returned.
"Let's go back to the manor."
"Okay." Tang Zhuyun didn't ask any questions.
They first sent Ren Yingying back home before returning to the Prince's residence.
"Even with the Emperor in this state, you still say the palace banquet on the 30th will continue?" Tang Zhuyun was extremely surprised.
What grand scheme is the Emperor playing?
Tang Zhuyun felt increasingly confused, including about what had happened today.
The Prince of Jin hadn't actually seen through it all.
But he knew more.
"Father's illness today is related to Noble Consort Jia."
"Huh? What happened to her?"
"I haven't found out the details yet, but I vaguely know that Father Emperor fell ill at her place, and then managed to return to the Purple Tenuity Palace."
Tang Zhuyun was genuinely surprised this time.
The Emperor was aware of all the things Noble Consort Jia had done, yet he found a reason to preserve her position.
Now she's almost angered the Emperor to death again, and he still wants to protect her, not saying a word about it?
If this isn't true love, then what is?
While the Emperor claimed he wanted to uncover the truth of what happened back then and bring justice to the birth mother of Prince of Jin, he was also indulging in the gentle embrace of Noble Consort Jia, even though he knew perfectly well that she was the culprit.
Tang Zhuyun had sensed that the Emperor had feelings for Noble Consort Jia.
But she never expected that the Emperor's feelings would run so deep.
When it comes to manipulating and playing with men, Xiao Wu is second to none.
She's like opium; once you're hooked, you can't quit.
But why?!
They may be beautiful, but they are selfish, arrogant, and willful... These men are never short of virtuous and beautiful women around them.
Aside from being a jerk, Tang Zhuyun couldn't find any other reason.
"And what about the Crown Prince?" she asked again. "The Crown Prince clearly showed his true colors today. The Emperor is still here, and he's already trying to harm you."
The Emperor should have a stance on this.
This matter, if serious, could be classified as "great disrespect," which could completely remove the crown prince from the position.
"My father is in poor health and didn't mind."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
The Prince of Jin hesitated, then finally patted her on the shoulder and said, "On New Year's Eve, come with me to the palace."
Tang Zhuyun asked in surprise, "Didn't we agree before that I would feign illness and not go?"
She now has two bodies and is worried about being haunted by evil spirits.
"Go then. Father's health is failing; I don't know how many more years he may live," said Prince of Jin.
Tang Zhuyun: "I think it shouldn't be a big problem for ten or eight people, as long as they don't do anything rash themselves."
The Prince of Jin remained silent.
Tang Zhuyun couldn't help but remind Prince of Jin, "The Crown Prince isn't behaving quite right! I feel like he's about to lose control. We're leaving the capital soon, so we mustn't cause any trouble. Be careful."
Prince of Jin: In that case, why are we still leaving?
The Crown Prince's actions today have revealed his true intentions.
However, fearing that Tang Zhuyun might overthink things, the Prince of Jin remained silent.
Meng Yulan arrived the next afternoon.
"A-Yun, after your elder brother finished court, he came back specifically to tell me a few words, and asked me to tell you..."
"Um?"
"What happened yesterday has spread to the public today. Today, the Crown Prince was supposed to attend court in place of the Emperor... Did Your Highness know beforehand that you didn't attend?"
Tang Zhuyun nodded.
The relationship between the Prince of Jin and the Crown Prince had reached a point of irreconcilable conflict— Zong Heng after the Prince of Jin cut off Zong Heng's leg once again, the conflict between the two sides had become intense and irreconcilable.
The Prince of Jin has already taken leave and will not attend court before the end of the year.
However, I don't know what he's been busy with; he went out early this morning and hasn't returned yet.
"What your elder brother means is that we're all family. If the prince has any plans in mind, he should at least share them with us, so that the family won't be caught out and unable to help."
Tang Zhuyun: My goodness, what does this mean? It sounds like we're about to rise up in rebellion tomorrow?
No, it's not possible.
They still need to go to the Northwest to recuperate and bide their time!
Now is not the time... right?
"A-Yun, your older brother told me to tell you that you don't need to worry about things at home."
Tang Zhuyun: What is she worried about at home?
Meng Yulan shook her head. "How could you be so confused? The most worrying person is Master!"