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Chapter 55 As long as you're good, you'll have everything.

Everyone in the know is trying their best to separate the Seventh Prince from the Crown Prince.

They were afraid that the blood-stained seventh prince would tarnish the noble and upright Crown Prince.

Now, Chu Junyan's casual "I" is so calm it's unsettling.

Liu Ying dared not imagine the earth-shattering shock that would be caused if these words were to get out.

He said his intuition has always been very accurate!

Liu Ying lowered her head even further, as if her spine was bent by something invisible: "Your Highness must really like Miss Qin."

Otherwise, someone as arrogant as him wouldn't have spoken up for her and hesitated to have the imperial physician prepare medicine for her to regulate her body.

Although Liu Ying had never been with a woman, she could sense that the way the Seventh Prince looked at Miss Qin was different from how he looked at others.

When the two stood together, even though they didn't make any inappropriate moves, there was a strange atmosphere between them.

After Liu Ying finished speaking, she shut her mouth, and the hall instantly fell silent.

The atmosphere gradually became oppressive, making him feel suffocated and his chest tight.

When he got nervous, he controlled his wild thoughts. What if he wasn't killed by the cruel seventh prince, but instead was beheaded by the crown prince because of a single wrong word?
Just as his thoughts became increasingly outrageous, and he was about to soar into the sky, a clear, bright male voice rang out above him:
"The Prime Minister of Qin is a pillar of the state. Now that I have returned to the capital, I should pay him a visit."

Liu Ying snapped back to reality: ? ? ?
Although he had anticipated that the Crown Prince would visit Miss Qin upon his return, he still dared not imagine how angry the Seventh Prince would be when he found out.

Several times, he was so angry that he wanted to kill someone, but he held back and didn't go over.

But now, His Highness the Crown Prince can accomplish this with just a word.

No… Liu Ying suddenly paused. What if he forgot again when he returned, just like before…

Then all your worries are unnecessary.
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The Crown Prince's travels are no simple matter.

The news inevitably reached the ears of the Fifth Prince. He had just finished venting his anger on his subordinates and hadn't even taken a couple of sips of tea when he heard that Chu Junyan had just met with the Duke of Wei and was about to leave the palace to visit the Prime Minister.

"Isn't this just handing them leverage?"

The Fifth Prince's eyes lit up, so there was a reason why His Highness the Crown Prince didn't think much of him.

This arrogant fool could ruin himself if he indulged himself even a little.

"As soon as the Duke of Wei left, he wanted to go see the Prime Minister of Qin. What else could it be but a conspiracy? Father Emperor hates it most when his sons have private contact with court officials. He can't wait to come back. Isn't he courting death?!"

The more the Fifth Prince thought about it, the more convinced he was of himself. He slapped his thigh, stood up, and walked out.

He's going to appeal to the central government!

Let Father see what his good Crown Prince is thinking!
The personal attendant had a bad feeling and wanted to advise the Fifth Prince to calm down, or perhaps ask the Imperial Concubine first.

The Fifth Prince, who was nervous about General Weiyuan's matter, was now only interested in smearing the Crown Prince and buying himself time, and there was no way to stop him.

"...Your subject has no other meaning, but I feel that the Crown Prince is working too hard. He has only just returned to the capital and is already meeting with court officials. He doesn't even get a proper rest. Overworking himself will harm his health."

After the Fifth Prince finished speaking, he pondered for a moment to make sure that his words were correct, and then waited for his father to be displeased.

To everyone's surprise, after hearing his words, Emperor Wen's first reaction was to look at the chief eunuch, Eunuch Fu, who was standing to the side: "Is this really true?"

Eunuch Fu had indeed just received a report from the Eastern Palace and replied, "That is indeed the case. His Highness the Crown Prince said he would like to ask Prime Minister Qin for his opinion on the matter of going south to suppress the bandits."

Qin Xiang was the leader of the Jiangnan faction, so it was reasonable to ask him about the matter of selecting capable officials from the south.

However, Eunuch Fu knew that the emperor wanted to ask about something else: "It is said that the Qin family garden is very well built and has a Jiangnan style. Your Highness may wish to visit it if you feel like it."

Emperor Wen got the answer he wanted, and even his furrowed brows relaxed: "It is his duty as the crown prince, and he should indeed go."

The Fifth Prince frowned as he listened: "No, didn't Chu Junyan just return from disaster relief in Jiangnan? What gardens aren't enough for him? Why does he have to go to other people's homes to look at them? Is he crazy?"

No, he clearly came to file a complaint, accusing the Crown Prince and court officials of having illicit dealings!
"Father, son and minister..."

To everyone's surprise, the moment he opened his mouth, Emperor Wen, who had just been smiling, turned cold and launched into a tirade of abuse:

"What do you mean, 'you'? You're always causing trouble for no reason. Mind your own business! You're over twenty and still have no manners. Learn from your elder brother!"

The fifth prince felt so wronged that he wanted to cry. He tried to hold back, but he couldn't help it: "Father, I am only nineteen years old..." Not even twenty yet!
Emperor Wen sneered: "Is there a difference? Even a three-year-old pig is smarter than you!"

Fifth Prince: ? ? ?

I'm going to make a fuss!
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"What's wrong? Can't you eat?"

Qin Su placed the pre-made dishes she had exchanged with money in front of Aunt Xu, and seeing the other woman's furrowed brows, she said in a very good-natured manner, "Then you don't have to eat them."

Aunt Xu, who had been somewhat hesitant, immediately stopped arguing upon hearing this: "I like it, I really like it. It's good to eat vegetarian food in the summer."

Aunt Xu is now truly terrified of this daughter and dares not go against her at all.

Aunt Xu was eating her lunch obediently, while Qin Su rested her chin on her hand and stared blankly at the room next door.

Logically, once the dominant personality appears, she should go and meet it.

However, she hesitated and still wanted to meet him in person before the "meeting".

Although she deliberately teased Qin Qionghua, saying she would find an opportunity to properly thank "His Highness the Crown Prince".

But deep down she knew very well that, given the difference in their status, she wouldn't be able to see the "Crown Prince" unless he came.

This is also what makes this strategy mission difficult.

The Prime Minister's concubine's daughter versus the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, ah, what a well-chosen identity.

The girl seemed to be thinking of something, and a cold, aloof smile curled her lips.

Aunt Xu tightened her grip on the chopsticks, instinctively feeling that her daughter was in a bad mood and that she shouldn't provoke her.

The meal was finished quietly.

To be precise, Aunt Xu ate alone, and Qin Su did not touch the pre-cooked dishes.

In the days when the tyrant was away, she was just glad that she didn't whip Aunt Xu to cook for her; don't expect her to be as hardworking and dutiful as the original owner of this body, taking care of her own mother.

Some are good to eat.

Seeing the girl get up to leave, Aunt Xu finally spoke up: "Sangsang, what do you plan to do with those gifts?"

Qin Su paused, then lowered her eyes slightly: "You like it?"

Of course I like it!
Such fine material, even when she was just a concubine to the Prime Minister, she never had it.

"No, I was just asking..."

"Pick whatever you like." Qin Su interrupted her, "I'll say it again, as long as Mother doesn't hold me back, you'll be well off with wealth and honor."

Previously, Aunt Xu would have thought that Qin Su was just making empty promises to her.

But now...

"Don't worry, Mother will be obedient and will definitely not cause you any trouble."

After saying that, she got up and started clearing the table: "If you want to rest, go and rest. Leave these to your mother."

Qin Su did not refuse and turned to leave. Behind her, she heard the sound of Aunt Xu tidying up the table, but Qin Su did not move.

It turns out she can do everything, she just never did it for "her".

Aunt Xu stopped tidying the table only after the door behind her opened and she was certain that Qin Su had returned to her room.

The smile on her face had vanished, and her eyes were somewhat vacant.
Is this person really her Sangsang?
Sangsang clearly said that with her around, she wouldn't let her mother do anything.

She will take good care of her mother.

The fingers gripping the bowl tightened until the knuckles turned white, then slowly loosened.

No one knows what she was thinking.

[Congratulations, host, the "Xu Meiniang treatment" has ended. Points will now be calculated...]

A strange electronic voice suddenly sounded in Qin Su's mind, and she was stunned for a moment.

The system, however, obsequiously opened the medical system interface for her—

Name: Xu Meiniang

Age: 32 years old

Description of the condition: Excessive superstition that "having a son" can change one's fate led to abduction and abuse of one's own daughter.
Reason for application: "Preferring sons to daughters" is a type of "delusional" mental illness that requires timely intervention by a doctor.

Expected treatment duration: 3
Treatment progress: Completed
Treatment effect: Good
Rating: 8 out of 10

Qin Su paused for a moment, then subconsciously looked back at the closed door, but never raised her hand to open it.

After a while, when the system's settlement sound disappeared, she finally looked away.

It doesn't matter whether she knows or not, she wouldn't dare say anything anyway.

Or rather, even if I told you, no one would believe me.

Even with these thoughts, Qin Su still said to the system, "So what if it's 'preference for sons over daughters'? If even the only one is gone, the illness will naturally be cured."

The system was completely confused, but it still enthusiastically showered its host with virtual fireworks: 【The host is absolutely right!】
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The Crown Prince's sudden visit to the Prime Minister's residence left everyone in the household completely bewildered.

Even Zhang, who was busy searching for a famous doctor because her eldest daughter was suddenly injured and was overwhelmed with work, had to put all that aside for the time being and mobilized all the servants in the mansion to start cleaning and checking for omissions, for fear that doing something wrong would displease the Crown Prince.

Zhang wiped the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief. The news of the Crown Prince's arrival did not make her happy; on the contrary, her brows were furrowed tightly.
"Does Your Excellency know why the Crown Prince has come?"

It could have been any other time, but why now of all times, when her Qionghua is injured and can't be seen by anyone?

"I don't know either. The Crown Prince has been away from the capital for two months, and I haven't had any contact with him at all." Qin Rusong was equally bewildered.

If one had to pinpoint a specific connection, the Prime Minister's residence and the Crown Prince's Palace have recently had only one interaction:

"Master, you don't mean to say that His Highness the Crown Prince came for Sang Sang, do you?"

As expected of a couple married for many years, Zhang Shi saw right through Qin Rusong's thoughts and couldn't help but roll her eyes:

"Sir, do you yourself think it's possible?"

The dignified Crown Prince personally visited the home of a lowly, unfavored concubine's daughter.

"I didn't say anything, you're just overthinking things." Qin Rusong also felt it was unlikely, so he directly shifted the blame to his wife: "Alright, we'll know tomorrow. Madam, you should make arrangements for the servants and remind them not to make any mistakes tomorrow."

After saying that, he prepared to leave for the study.

Madam Zhang stopped him, saying, "The Crown Prince's arrival is a major event. I will keep the women in the household in check so they don't wander around and offend the distinguished guest. I hope you will cooperate, sir."

Her Qionghua can't see the Crown Prince, and the children of other lowly lowly women can forget about it either!

Qin Rusong wanted to say that it was obvious, who would dare to let someone offend the Crown Prince? Would they be courting death?
But he quickly realized what his wife meant and did not agree. He calmly said, "I know what I'm doing. Just keep an eye on the servants, Madam."

After he finished speaking, he turned and left, even changing his direction from the study to Qingqiu Courtyard.

Granny Zhao had been keeping an eye on the master's whereabouts, and when she saw him heading towards the backyard, her expression didn't look too good.

"Madam, Master has gone to Qingqiu Courtyard..."

"I knew it! He'll always favor that wretched mother and son!"

Zhang grabbed a teacup and smashed it on the ground: "My Qionghua has been injured since then, and he's only glanced at her a few times? The Crown Prince's arrival is such an important event, yet he's only thinking about that mother and daughter, you bastard!"

Seeing the lady's haggard and red eyes, Zhao Mama felt a pang of heartache and stepped forward to support her, saying, "Madam, don't upset yourself. The second young lady is still counting on you."

Zhang brushed her hand away and sneered, "You can count on other things, but what use is a woman like me to the Crown Prince?"

Zhang was naturally aware of her daughter's thoughts, but Qin Rusong didn't seem to approve.

Therefore, she held onto her anger, determined to help the female lead fulfill her wish.

"The Crown Prince kept it from Qionghua beforehand, and sent someone to inquire whether her hand was feeling better today."

Zhang wiped away her tears and put on her usual dignified demeanor again.

That old bastard wants to help his precious illegitimate daughter, but he has to see if she agrees.

Seeing that the lady had finally come to her senses, Granny Zhao breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes, this old servant will arrange it personally."
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Because she had this idea in mind, Madam Zhang actually ordered that the women in the inner courtyard be properly restrained, and that they should not leave the courtyard without her permission the next day.

Because she acted quickly, even the concubines who were not well informed did not know what had happened until the courtyard gates were closed.

Therefore, the mistress held the power of life and death over the concubines and illegitimate daughters; if she wanted to, no one could escape her.

The only exception was probably the favored Aunt Qiu.

Time flies, and the next day arrived in the blink of an eye.

Prime Minister Qin, accompanied by his wife Zhang, his legitimate son, and several illegitimate sons, came to the gate to respectfully welcome His Highness the Crown Prince.

But there's still one more eyesore—

Qin Wanrou, who should have been confined to her own courtyard like other concubine's daughters, stood beside her father, clutching a handkerchief, her bright eyes constantly looking outside.

It goes without saying who did this.

"Rou'er is lively, so I'll have to trouble Madam to keep an eye on her later." Qin Rusong said seriously, completely forgetting the warning his wife had given him yesterday.

Looking at the only girl among the brothers who was dressed up so carefully, standing there charmingly and attracting everyone's attention like a star surrounded by the moon, Zhang felt an intense hatred in his heart.

This should clearly be Qiong'er's spot.

But the master is so biased!

Just then, the sound of ceremonial guards rang out: "The Crown Prince has arrived!"
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[Host, the Crown Prince has arrived at the Prime Minister's residence!]

The system's excited voice startled Qin Su from her drowsy state: "Hmm?"

At the same time, Aunt Xu was passing by her door carrying the gifts she had chosen.

Qin Su tilted her head and suddenly spoke, "Mother~"

Aunt Xu felt a chill run down her spine and suddenly didn't want to turn around.

(End of this chapter)