Forcing me to become a concubine? Remarrying the Ninth Prince, she'll be pregnant all over the

Wei Wujiu was taken aback by these words, which seemed to come out of nowhere: "Hmm?"

Seeing his reaction, Lin Wantang smiled and said, "So you're not dead. What about the steward of Jingyuan? I heard Chunhen say it was Eunuch Jiang Fulu. Did the Governor execute him?"

Wei Wujiu remained completely silent, staring at her with a somewhat cold expression.

Lin Wantang's smile remained unchanged as she continued, "He shouldn't be dead either. So, do you think I can't see what kind of person the Governor is? He combines kindness with severity, and his rewards and punishments are clear. He's not as unpredictable, wicked, and cruel as the rumors say."

"Therefore, I also believe that with the Governor's literary and military talents, the sixth prince, who has a teacher-student relationship with the Governor, will surely grow up to be a great and ambitious ruler who will work hard to bring prosperity and peace to the people."

Lin Wantang's resolute voice was still somewhat weak, but every word was clear and full of enthusiasm: "Governor, won't you consider my suggestion?"

He helped her avenge her family, and in return, she helped him clean up the court, support the sixth prince as crown prince, and eventually ascend the throne.

This seems like a plan that wouldn't harm Wei Wujiu at all, and it even coincides somewhat with his original scheme.

However, his doubts remained, and this matter was of great importance.

After considering for a moment, Wei Wujiu finally said something that avoided the main point: "You hate His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Yes."

Lin Wantang answered directly. However, she couldn't reveal the full story of her past life, and as she hesitated about how to convince him, Wei Wujiu said again, "When this is accomplished, I want you to personally finish off Shen Huai'an. Are you willing?"

Lin Wantang suddenly looked at him, and to her surprise, he didn't ask about the hidden reasons and immediately nodded: "I'm willing."

"Alright." Wei Wujiu didn't beat around the bush any longer and made a decisive statement: "Then it will be as you say."

Lin Wantang beamed with joy, but before she could say anything more, Wei Wujiu instructed her again: "But you must not be impatient in how things are done. You must listen to my instructions in everything. Can you do that?"

"Can!"

As long as she can personally avenge her enemies, make Shen Huai'an, Lin Qinglian, and her own mother Chen pay the price, and seek justice for herself and her two children in her previous life, paying for their blood debts, Lin Wantang would gladly pay any price.

The next day, Lin Wantang's fever finally subsided, but the residual toxins in her body were difficult to clear quickly. Fortunately, she had some knowledge of poisons, so she devised another prescription for herself.

At the same time, she was also concerned about Wei Wujiu's old illness. She instructed Chunhen to prepare the medicine according to the two prescriptions, and then watched Wei Wujiu drink it all before she returned to the hospital to continue her reverence.

The patient drank the herbal decoction for seven consecutive days, followed by acupuncture.

After three days, the toxins in Lin Wantang's body were almost gone. She stopped taking her own medicine and focused on making sure Wei Wujiu took his medicine on time and ate nourishing foods. After a few more days of recuperation, Wei Wujiu's old illness gradually showed signs of improvement.

Meanwhile, in the palace, the sun shone brightly, a rare treat of fine weather.

Lin Qinglian, dressed in magnificent Shu brocade robes, sat in a palanquin, proceeding to the Brocade Palace.

Princess Yong'an had been back in the capital for several days, and the congratulatory gifts she received from the palace were so numerous that the storeroom was overflowing. However, she didn't seem to care much, only instructing her maid to keep the gifts sent by the Governor's Mansion, especially the white fox fur cloak.

She tried on her favorite things again and again, but the weather wasn't cold enough yet. However, she didn't let anyone put them down. Yong'an held them in her arms and stroked them repeatedly. Even when she heard the eunuch shout that the Crown Princess had arrived, she didn't move.

Lin Qinglian, supported by her maid, slowly walked into the hall. "Sister Yong'an? These past few days, with the wedding just over, I've been extremely busy. I only just found time to come and see you. Are you angry with me?"

Although Yong'an was young, the proper etiquette between ruler and subject could not be disregarded, and according to the rules, Yong'an should first pay his respects to the Crown Princess.

But Yong'an left the capital for a marriage alliance when she was young, and several years passed in the blink of an eye. Even her close friends could not withstand the ravages of time. She was depressed and inevitably became eccentric. It was only after being reminded by her maid that she put down her cloak and got up.

"Yong'an pays respects to Her Highness the Crown Princess. May Your Highness be blessed with a son soon and enjoy boundless happiness and peace."

He spoke each word without sincerity, and his tone was somewhat sarcastic.

Lin Qinglian's smile faded slightly, but she still familiarly stepped forward to help Yong'an up: "Sister, there's no need to be so formal. We've known each other since childhood, and I've always considered you my own sister. Do you like the things I sent?"

As she spoke, Lin Qingli looked at the interior of the hall again, "If there is anything you don't like, or anything you're missing, please let me know so I can quickly provide it for you."

"My sister was married off to the northern frontier and has now returned in glory. His Majesty and His Highness have repeatedly instructed me not to mistreat her."

Yong'an agreed, and absentmindedly asked the maid to serve tea.

After sitting down, Lin Qinglian took a sip of tea and then pulled Yong'an's hand: "Why are you so distant with me, sister? Have you forgotten? How delightful it was when we exchanged letters and chatted as children! It's just a pity that I... alas!"

As if deliberately leaving the conversation unfinished, Lin Qinglian gently dabbed away the tears that had vanished from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.

Yong'an wasn't stupid; she immediately understood the implication and said, "Sister, you are now the Crown Princess, a position of immense honor. Surely no one would dare to be so foolish as to humiliate you?"

"My sister has been away from the capital for quite some time, so there are some things she doesn't know," Lin Qinglian shook her head. "By the way, my sister has been back in the capital for a few days now. Have you seen your childhood companion, now the Director of the Eastern Depot, Lord Wei?"

Mentioning the person who was important to Yong'an, her distant gaze suddenly brightened, but she pursed her lips with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance: "No, Governor Wei is busy with court affairs, so it's natural that he can't easily find the time..."

Before she could continue, Lin Qinglian interrupted, "It's not that I can't find the time, little sister, don't you know? His Majesty has arranged a marriage for Governor Wei, to my elder sister, Lin Wantang."

Yong'an was startled, and the teacup in her hand suddenly fell to the ground. Her eyes widened in surprise, but envy and jealousy also surged instantly: "A...a bestowed marriage?"

Just three years later, when the northern frontier was in turmoil, the leaders of twenty-one tribes, threatening the millions of people on the border, petitioned the court to negotiate peace. Their conditions included ceding territory and paying reparations, as well as marrying a princess of their own blood.

The emperor hated war the most, and despite the opposition, he agreed to negotiate peace. However, he had ten princesses, the older ones were already married, and the unmarried ones were too young. So he entrusted the heavy responsibility of the marriage alliance to her, who was only twelve years old.

At the time, she was unwilling and cried and went on a hunger strike. It was Wei Wujiu who persuaded her and held her shoulder, saying, "Princess, you must think of the common people. This marriage alliance has indeed sacrificed you, but I will not let your sacrifice be in vain."

She listened to him and went to the northern frontier with his escort. Wei Wujiu then volunteered to the emperor, raised funds for the army, and led the army to conquer the northern frontier. In less than two years, he quelled the war and recovered the lost territory.

Everyone praised Wei Wujiu's outstanding military achievements, but Yong'an knew that he didn't care about those so-called achievements. His two years of bloody battles and his desperate fight to the death were all for her.