I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

If someone else's granddaughter were to become the new empress, they would be so happy they wouldn't be able to sleep for nights on end.

For a family, that would be an elevation of honor, status, and position in every way, and no one would not want a new empress to emerge in their family.

But Huangfu Song was different. A few days ago, when Emperor Xuan announced in front of them that he would make his granddaughter Lu Shushu empress, Huangfu Song's face darkened immediately, and he almost got into a fight with Emperor Xuan in front of them.

Over the years, he had gone to great lengths to help Emperor Xuan consolidate his position, yet Emperor Xuan wanted to make his granddaughter empress. This was not a reward for him; in his eyes, Emperor Xuan was treating him like a complete fool.

How old was Emperor Xuan? He was half-buried in the earth, nearing the end of his life.

How old is his granddaughter, Lu Shushu? She is in the prime of her youth.

Perhaps Emperor Xuan will die a few years after Lu Shushu enters the palace. How will Lu Shushu survive the next few decades alone?

The thought of living a life of widowhood for decades is unbearable and terrifying!

Not to mention the power struggles within the harem; even though Lu Shushu is the empress, how many days can she live?

Emperor Xuan clearly wanted his granddaughter to die.

So when Sui Ge, the commander of the Imperial Guards, came to congratulate him today...

Huangfu Song was not pleased; he merely snorted coldly.

If it weren't for Sui Ge's official position, he would definitely have turned against Sui Ge and fought him.

After snorting, Huangfu Song put his hands behind his back and said, "No need to congratulate me. On the contrary, I should congratulate Commander Sui on finding a new master. He will surely be promoted and ennobled in the future."

Sui Ge's betrayal actually chilled Huangfu Song to the bone.

Previously, he had a high opinion of Sui Ge, believing that Sui Ge's achievements would surpass those of Han Zhen.

Unfortunately, Sui Ge had already sided with Qin Li and become the crown prince's henchman.

"Thank you for your kind words, Lord Huangfu. If I, Sui Ge, am promoted in the future, I will never forget your guidance."

Sui Ge chuckled, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, and then suddenly lowered his voice, speaking in a tone only he and Huangfu Song could hear:

"The Crown Prince sent someone to tell Lord Huangfu that His Highness has taken a liking to Lord Huangfu's granddaughter and wants to make her a concubine. Please do me a favor."

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Song's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Sui Ge.

Sui Ge spread his hands and said, "I have no reason to lie to Lord Huangfu about this matter. I have always remembered Lord Huangfu's guidance and support over the years."

Huangfu Song glared, lowered his voice, and shouted, "How dare he? Daring to steal His Majesty's woman?"

Sui Ge laughed: "What wouldn't Your Highness dare to do? Besides, Lord Huangfu's granddaughter hasn't entered the palace yet, so this matter hasn't been settled."

After saying that, Sui Ge stretched out an arm: "Lord Huangfu, please, this humble general will escort you out of the palace."

Huangfu Song didn't say anything more, but simply followed Sui Ge and slowly walked towards the palace gate.

On the way, no one knew what Huangfu Song was thinking; all they could see was that his brows were furrowed in thought.

Sui Ge knew he was hesitating and struggling, wondering whether to go back and tell Emperor Xuan about it, or pretend he never knew anything about it.

Before long, the two arrived at the palace gate, about to part ways.

Sui Ge bowed and cupped his hands in greeting to Huangfu Song's retreating figure, saying, "Lord Huangfu, please consider this carefully. This concerns the lifelong happiness of your granddaughter!"

Huangfu Song didn't speak, but before boarding the carriage, he turned back and gave Sui Ge a deep look.

The wheels glittered as they drove back home.

Inside the carriage, Huangfu Song was indeed carefully considering the matter.

Ultimately, he sent his granddaughter, Lu Shushu, into the palace to become empress.

He decided to send his granddaughter, Lu Shushu, to the Crown Prince's residence to be a concubine.

In fact, Huangfu Song didn't want his granddaughter Lu Shushu to go to either of these places.

Because neither of these places is a good place; they are dens of wolves and tigers, the kind that devour people without spitting out their bones.

Needless to say, no woman in the imperial palace ever had a good ending.

As for the Crown Prince's residence? From what we can see now, it's a bit better than the Imperial Palace.

Because he had heard that Qin Li treated his women well.

On the way, Huangfu Song did not make a decision.

Soon, he returned home by carriage.

However, before they could even disembark from the carriage, the driver outside kindly reminded them, "Master, what brings the young master here?"

Huangfu Song had seven sons but only one daughter.

The son-in-law naturally refers to Lu Heng, who is a doctor at the Imperial Academy.

Lu Heng was Huangfu Song's carefully selected son-in-law.

He didn't come from a wealthy or influential family; he was just a scholar back then.

But Huangfu Song did not regret marrying his beloved daughter to Lu Heng.

In fact, his choice back then was not wrong.

After their daughter married Lu Heng, Lu Heng doted on her. Although the couple's life wasn't one of great wealth and luxury, it was also free of many troublesome and unpleasant things, making them much happier than the wealthy and powerful families in the capital.

Upon hearing that Lu Heng had arrived, Huangfu Song climbed out of the carriage and saw Lu Heng walking briskly towards him. He bowed and greeted him:

"Father-in-law, please do me the right thing."

Huangfu Song alighted from the carriage, his brow furrowed, and asked, "What happened?"

Lu Heng said, "Father-in-law, today Xinrui and I went out of the city to enjoy the scenery, but when we returned, we found that we couldn't get back into our house."

"Several fierce-looking men, claiming to be from the Crown Prince's residence, blocked the Imperial Academy, preventing my son-in-law and Xinrui from returning home."

After Lu Heng and his daughter got married, they lived in the Imperial Academy, which became their home.

As soon as Lu Heng explained, Huangfu Song understood what was going on.

Crown Prince Qin Li is determined to have his granddaughter Lu Shushu.

Huangfu Song was furious. He immediately summoned his guards and led them to the Imperial Academy.

Before dark, the group arrived at the Imperial College. From afar, they saw Qin Li and her entourage smilingly waiting for them by the roadside.

Before Huangfu Song could dismount, Qin Li greeted him with a smile: "Grandson-in-law Qin Li greets grandfather!"

Huangfu Song, his brows furrowed and his whip pointed at Qin Li, shouted, "Who is your maternal grandfather? Your Highness, please show some respect! Where is Shushu?"

Qin Li still smiled and said, "Shushu? Reading at home."

Huangfu Song dismounted and was about to lead his men into the Imperial Academy.

During this period, Lu Heng and his family will no longer be able to live at the Imperial College.

Otherwise, Qin Li would have taken advantage of them completely.

He wanted to bring Lu Heng and his family to live in his residence.

He simply couldn't believe that Qin Li could pull any other tricks.

But Qin Li stretched out an arm, blocking his only way:

"Grandfather, please wait. It's getting late. Please don't disturb Shushu."

Seeing Lu Heng step forward, Qin Li smiled and bowed again:

"Your son-in-law greets your father-in-law."

Lu Heng had no idea what Qin Li was up to.

Today, he brought his wife home, but Qin Li refused to let them go home, saying that he had bought them a big house and they should live in it.

"Father-in-law? Your Highness, please show some respect," Lu Heng said.