He remarried after his mother's death, seized power over the world, and slept on the emperor�

The news of Ji Yunhan's mission to the northern border caused a huge stir in the capital.

In just half a day, the streets and alleys, teahouses and taverns were filled with discussions.

"Have you heard? Prince Xin has left the capital!"

"Which Prince Xin?"

A peddler who had just arrived in the city was clearly unaware of this.

"Who else could it be but Ji Yunhan, who spends his days in a drunken stupor!"

The tea drinkers at the next table lowered their voices mysteriously.

"Tsk tsk, what a strange story."

"Hasn't this prince stopped concerning himself with state affairs for over a decade?"

"That's right! I heard that His Majesty personally appointed him as the envoy to the northern border!"

"That's a lucrative position, but also a trap!"

"Who can argue with that? The northern border is a place far from the emperor's reach, and it's also the Lin family's territory. If things go wrong, we might not be able to return."

"What do you know!"

A man who looked like a scholar was fanning himself with a disdainful expression.

"This is called being favored by the Emperor! Haven't you seen how the Lin family has lost power recently? His Majesty is going to give Prince Xin a high position to put pressure on the Lin family!"

"That makes sense, that makes sense!"

"In any case, this idle prince is finally willing to serve the country, which is a blessing for Bei Di."

Immediately, all sorts of speculations and rumors spread like wildfire.

Some say that Ji Yunhan was appointed to the post in a time of crisis, demonstrating the spirit of royalty.

Some say he overestimated himself, going to the North like an egg hitting a rock.

But in any case, the "Idle Prince" who was once the subject of gossip among the people of Beijing has returned to the center of the storm overnight.

These messages reached the Great Zhou embassy with almost no effort.

It is even more detailed than the rumors circulating in the streets.

When Jiang Chengxuan heard the spy's report, the teacup in his hand shattered.

Only one message was buzzing in his mind.

Liu Jingyi also went to the Northern Border with Ji Yunhan.

"Oh."

Jiang Chengxuan let out a cold laugh, his face contorted.

"Hehehehe..."

He felt that the grass on his head had grown to more than a meter tall.

Divorce?

In his eyes, the imperial edict from the Northern Di Emperor was nothing but a piece of paper!

It was a great humiliation for Jiang Chengxuan!

He absolutely refuses to admit it!

Liu Jingyi was born a member of the Jiang family, and she will die a ghost of the Jiang family!

Now, she openly elopes with Ji Yunhan, utterly disgracing Jiang Chengxuan!

"Great, excellent!"

He gritted his teeth, and blood vessels in his eyes popped out one by one.

"Liu Jingyi, Ji Yunhan..."

He slammed his fist on the table.

"Someone come here!"

He shouted sternly.

"Go, summon the two young masters to the secret chamber!"

The embassy's secret room was cold and damp, with only an oil lamp flickering in the darkness.

Jiang Chengxuan sat in the main seat, his face so gloomy it could drip water.

Jiang Siyuan and Jiang Luwei sat on either side.

"Father, why did you summon us here?"

It was the eldest son, Jiang Siyuan, who spoke first.

Jiang Chengxuan raised his eyelids, and his cloudy eyes were now filled with a chilling killing intent.

"The Lin family has sent someone."

Jiang Siyuan and Jiang Luwei exchanged a glance, their expressions both turning serious.

Jiang Chengxuan continued.

"The Lin family sent word that Yue Rong's days at the Lin residence are not going well."

He paused deliberately, observing his two sons' reactions.

"They said they wanted to make Yue Rong's life better..."

"We need to do something to prove our loyalty."

The Warlords!

Jiang Siyuan suddenly stood up.

"Father! What do they mean by this!"

Jiang Siyuan's face was full of anger.

"They were the ones who approached us for cooperation in the first place, and now they want us to offer a pledge of allegiance?"

"This is not how you treat allies at all!"

"Do you treat us like dogs? To come when called and leave when dismissed?"

He felt deeply humiliated.

Jiang Chengxuan slammed his hand on the table, interrupting his son's roar.

"That's enough!"

He growled, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.

"What's the point of saying all this now?"

"We're now living under someone else's roof; what right do we have to negotiate with them?"

Jiang Siyuan's momentum immediately weakened after being scolded by his father, but he was still full of resentment.

Just then, Jiang Luwei, who had been silent all along, suddenly chuckled softly.

"Oh."

Jiang Siyuan and Jiang Chengxuan both looked at him.

"Brother, please calm down."

"What the Lin family said is not without reason."

"What?"

Jiang Siyuan could hardly believe his ears.

"Second brother, what's wrong with you...?"

Jiang Luwei put down his teacup and looked up.

Those eyes, which bore a resemblance to Jiang Chengxuan's, held only a cold, calculating glint.

"Brother, don't you understand yet?"

"If we want to establish ourselves in Beidi and live a better life, we must make a difference."

"Who would believe an alliance that's all talk and no action?"

His gaze shifted to Jiang Chengxuan.

"Father, what does the Lin family want us to do?"

A hint of approval flashed in Jiang Chengxuan's eyes.

"They didn't say exactly what they were going to do."

"They only said that they would make sure the Prince Xin's residence was never at peace."

"Okay, very good."

Jiang Luwei nodded slowly.

"It's time they paid the price."

"Whether it's Jiang Bingning, who harmed Yue Rong..."

He paused, seemingly considering his words, but finally gritted his teeth and said it.

"It's still that shameless Liu Jingyi."

Ever since the imperial decree for divorce was issued to the embassy, ​​the entire Jiang family has been shrouded in an atmosphere of humiliation.

Jiang Chengxuan was furious, wishing he could drag Liu Jingyi back and tear her to pieces.

Although Jiang Siyuan felt angry, he felt even more ashamed.

Only Jiang Luwei.

His anger was exceptionally terrifying.

In his heart, Liu Jingyi was no longer his mother.

This woman not only betrayed his father, but also made their entire Jiang family a laughingstock.

He couldn't tolerate it.

More than Jiang Bingning, he hated the woman who gave him life but also trampled his dignity underfoot!

He stood up and walked to the map in the center of the secret room.

His finger slowly traced across the map, finally stopping at a point in the west of the city.

"Father, elder brother, I have found out the news."

"On the first and fifteenth of each month, the Prince Xin's Mansion would distribute porridge at the Jici Hall in the west of the city to gain fame."

"And Jiang Bingning will also be going this time."

Jiang Chengxuan and Jiang Siyuan's eyes were instantly drawn to it.

"you mean……"

Jiang Chengxuan's voice was somewhat hoarse.

"It's very simple."

"We'll send people infiltrate the refugees who are getting porridge to create chaos."

"Then, spread rumors, saying..."

"The porridge at Prince Xin's residence is poisoned; people have died from eating it!"

"hiss--"

Jiang Siyuan gasped.

This scheme was undeniably ruthless.

Once the rumor that "the porridge distribution has poisoned people" spreads, the benevolent reputation that the Prince Xin's Mansion has built up over the years will be ruined, and Jiang Bingning, who is in charge, will be pushed to the forefront of the storm and unable to defend herself!

He had clearly been persuaded by Jiang Luwei.

Humiliation and anger overwhelmed his reason, and a flame of revenge ignited in his eyes.

"Great plan!"

Jiang Siyuan clapped his hands excitedly.

"I'll handle this personally!"