The manor was just a cover. After Princess Zhaohua went to the manor, she changed into men's clothing and went to another place to help Prince Cheng.

Prince Cheng was forced to withdraw from the struggle for the throne because of a broken leg, but he was unwilling to accept it.

His legs have improved a lot over the years.

By simply thickening the sole of one shoe, he wouldn't walk with an uneven gait, and no one would be able to tell that he has a limp.

Prince Cheng believed that he would not have any problems becoming emperor.

When he seized the throne, he had already gathered some power.

After being forced to withdraw from the struggle for the throne, Prince Cheng did not disband this faction but continued to cultivate it in secret.

Over the decades, this power has grown quite substantial.

Manager Yu was unaware of the specifics of how massive the method was.

He only knew a small part of it, namely that many of the women under Princess Zhaohua's command were carefully cultivated.

They used various channels to infiltrate the inner courts of high-ranking officials, lying in wait to gather information about them.

When they are needed, take the most crucial action.

Once, in order to meet with her subordinates and obtain important information, the princess disguised herself as a courtesan. She was stopped by a drunken customer who insisted on serving her.

At that time, the princess did not bring any guards. Although she was capable, she was a weak woman.

Just as the princess was about to be sexually assaulted by the man, Liu Xuan appeared and helped her get rid of him.

Liu Xuan chatted with the princess about stars, the moon, poetry, and painting, displaying gentlemanly behavior that greatly pleased the princess.

The princess had someone inquire about Liu Xuan's identity and learned that Liu Xuan was the Third Prince's advisor.

The princess arranged a chance encounter so that she could meet Liu Xuan again.

After that, everything went smoothly.

Liu Xuan fell in love with the beautiful and talented Princess Zhaohua and became deeply fascinated by her.

After Princess Zhaohua confirmed that Liu Xuan had completely taken the bait, she revealed her identity.

Liu Xuan was completely devoted to Princess Zhaohua, and naturally he was willing to do anything to impress her.

Following Princess Zhaohua's instructions, he ostensibly offered advice to the Third Prince, but in reality, he exacerbated the conflict between the Third Prince and the other princes, making it increasingly intense.

The Third Prince's ambition swelled rapidly due to Liu Xuan's instigation, and he lost sight of himself, so his fate was predictable.

Liu Xuan left the Third Prince's residence before the Third Prince fell from power, and was escorted back to the Liu family by Steward Yu.

Logically speaking, since he was no longer of any use, he should have been silenced.

Unexpectedly, Princess Zhaohua developed genuine feelings for Liu Xuan and wanted him to be her husband.

However, given Liu Xuan's current status, he is not worthy of Princess Zhaohua.

Princess Zhaohua then discussed with Liu Xuan the idea of ​​having him abandon his identity as a member of the Liu family and having Princess Zhaohua change his household registration.

Then Liu Xuan participated in the imperial examination under a new identity.

Once Liu Xuan passes the imperial examination, the Prince Cheng's mansion will take him as his son-in-law.

At that time, he would have been worthy of the princess.

How could Liu Xuan possibly refuse?!

He was very confident in his talent and believed that even if he didn't become the top scholar, he could still become the third-ranked scholar.

Liu Xuan promised the princess, "When I become the top scholar in the imperial examination, I will marry you in a grand and glorious way."

The princess was overjoyed and actively helped Liu Xuan change his identity, and sent Steward Yu to assist Liu Xuan.

Liu Xuan's plan was brilliant. He faked his death and escaped, conveniently leaving the trouble he had caused to the Liu family.

The Third Prince had several loyal followers who did not die with him.

Liu Xuan instigated the Third Prince, and then abandoned him before danger arrived...

Those who were still alive and die-hard loyalists hated Liu Xuan's betrayal and naturally wanted to settle scores with him.

When Liu Xuan first met the Third Prince, he was still quite naive and didn't know he should wear a disguise.

Therefore, the Third Prince and his loyal followers all knew Liu Xuan's background. Sooner or later, those loyal followers would come looking for the Liu family.

By then, everyone else will be "dead," and even if those people seek revenge on the Liu family, it won't concern him anymore.

Liu Xuan harbored many grievances against the Liu family and had little affection for them.

Leaving aside Liu Xuan and his two children, Liu Xuan believed that they had stolen what belonged to him.

Liu Xuan also had his grievances against Liu's father, even though Liu's father always favored him over Liu Xuan and his mother.

Liu Xuan believed that his father should not have remarried, and that he should be the only child in the Liu family.

Liu Xuan disliked Qin Shi, so naturally he wouldn't like the children born to Qin Shi.

He is still young, and he will have his own children with Princess Zhaohua in the future.

Zhang San was Liu Xuan's pageboy, and later became his constant attendant, always staying by Liu Xuan's side.

Liu Xuan entered the Third Prince's residence and met Princess Zhaohua. Zhang Sanquan knew all this and agreed with his young master's choice.

Although he was a servant, he wanted to be a servant who could command respect and prestige when he went out.

The seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister's door.

His son became an official, so he could be addressed as "Master" by others.

Therefore, Zhang San was very actively involved in Liu Xuan's plan to change his identity.

Chunxi had long harbored feelings for Liu Xuan, the young and handsome son-in-law, and was determined to become his concubine.

With Liu Xuan's advances, Chunxi immediately betrayed the Qin family and became Liu Xuan's accomplice.

Actually, faking death only requires Zhang San as an assistant. The reason he seduced Chunxi was because Liu Xuan coveted Qin's dowry.

Liu Xuan wanted to marry the princess, but if he was penniless and relied solely on the princess for support, he felt he would lose face and be unable to hold his head high in front of her. So he set his sights on the Qin family's dowry.

—Does seizing the original wife's dowry make you look good?

Scumbag!

Qin's family was very wealthy, and her dowry was very generous. In addition to real estate such as estates and shops, they also gave Qin a dowry of 10,000 taels of silver and a lot of gold, silver and jewelry.

Liu Xuan instructed Chunxi to steal the jewelry and banknotes.

Chunxi was determined to become Liuxuan's concubine, so she naturally agreed.

She served Qin Shi for ten years, and Qin Shi trusted her very much, so she was not wary of her.

Chunxi easily stole the silver notes and jewelry, and one night she slipped out of the Liu residence.

Manager Yu was unaware of this matter beforehand, and therefore, Liu Dong was also unaware of it.

Therefore, they did not stop Chunxi from stealing, causing Qin to lose a large sum of money.

Liu Tong felt a little guilty towards Qin Shi.

Her husband faked his death, but Liu Tong didn't tell her.

Even though her maid betrayed her, Liu Tong didn't say anything.

In the end, it even caused the Qin family to lose a huge sum of money...

Liu Tong wanted to make amends to Qin Shi, so he found her an honest and reliable man and arranged for her to remarry.

A man like Liu Xuan is not worthy of Qin Shi's "chastity".

Qin's two children stayed with the Liu family; her second child was a daughter.

Having both a son and a daughter, and a virtuous and wealthy wife, is the life many men yearn for.

But some people just don't know how to cherish it.

Getting back to the topic, Liu Dong hinted to Steward Yu to forget about being hypnotized and leave the courtyard.

Liu Tong did not reveal that Liu Xuan was alive.

This person no longer considers themselves a member of the Liu family; it's best for them to leave. (End of Chapter)

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