The whole family is obsessed with love? The princess woke them up one after another.

Since everyone had run away, Emperor Kangwu naturally wouldn't chase them outside to beat them up.

That brat isn't afraid of losing face, does he not care about his reputation?

Emperor Kangwu tossed the feather duster aside and straightened his clothes as if nothing had happened.

It seems that Chen An can solve that mysterious matter.

This kid is lucky despite his foolishness.

Emperor Kangwu felt as if the stone that had been weighing on his chest for many years had disappeared, and he felt incredibly relaxed.

He picked up the teacup on the desk and gave a meaningful smile.

If it's his own children, then he'll help them out.

Emperor Kangwu angrily threw the teacup away.

Bang!

The teacup fell to the ground, shards flying everywhere.

"Guards, send that rebellious son to the Empress's palace to reflect on his actions for an hour!" Emperor Kangwu roared.

Then, Prince Rui was invited by the eunuchs to the palace where the Empress had lived.

His Majesty was furious, Prince Rui was punished, and Consort De received the news immediately.

"Your Majesty smashed something? Prince Rui looks unwell?" Consort De laughed heartily upon hearing this.

"It seems the father and son's negotiations have broken down."

Consort De was relieved.

Today, in the main hall, Qi Zhiyu was constantly jumping around, ruining her son's position as crown prince.

In retrospect, it was because Prince Rui was busy and couldn't come that he was unable to stop it.

Look, Prince Rui started arguing with His Majesty as soon as he entered the palace.

As long as Prince Rui remains devoted to Tang Jingrou, he is destined to lose!

Consort De immediately instructed her trusted aide: "Go and send a message to the Prince of Wu, Tang Jingrou is still useful."

Tang Jingrou was having a very difficult time at this time.

Her cheeks were swollen and red, and blood trickled from the corner of her lips. She knelt in the courtyard, enduring the strange looks from the passing servants.

Tang Jingrou was so embarrassed that she kept crying.

Her knees ached as if pricked by needles, her legs trembled, and she could barely keep her knees down.

She didn't know how long she knelt until everything went black and she lost consciousness.

When she came to her senses, she was already lying in her room.

"Madam, you're finally awake!" The maidservant came over to help her up with delight.

"You should drink your medicine quickly."

Tang Jingrou turned her face away in a huff: "What medicine should I drink?"

"Just let me die!"

She, the dignified mistress of a marquis's mansion, was severely reprimanded and forced to kneel by her mother-in-law in front of a group of servants.

Instead of pleading for her, the Marquis stripped her of her power to manage the household and handed it over to his concubine.

This...this leaves her absolutely no way out.

From then on, she would have no dignity left in the Marquis's mansion, not even a shred of face.

Mentioning this, Tang Jingrou covered her face and started sobbing.

She was born out of wedlock and knew all too well how despicable those sycophantic lackeys were.

She finally made it to the position of the matriarch, does she expect to have to live at the mercy of others from now on?

She is not reconciled!

She hates!

Everything was fine until Qi Zhiyu came along.

If it weren't for Qi Zhiyu, why would she have become a joke at this age?

She...she absolutely must kill Qi Zhiyu!

"My Lord!" The maid's curtsy startled Tang Jingrou back to her senses.

She hurriedly got out of bed, her legs giving way and she stumbled.

Marquis Weiyuan quickly stepped forward and caught her, asking, "How could you be so careless?"

A glint flashed in Tang Jingrou's eyes; things... seemed to be taking a turn for the better.

"My lord, it's all my fault for being incompetent and causing you to lose face. I am ashamed before you," Tang Jingrou said, bowing her head pitifully as she admitted her mistake.

Even though her son is old enough to get married, she still has a delicate and pitiful appearance because she takes good care of herself.

Marquis Weiyuan sighed and helped her sit back on the bed: "This is none of your business."

"It's all because of Princess Rui and Princess Chen'an's aggressive behavior."

"They've become quite bold, forcibly keeping Prince Rui in his residence, which gave them the opportunity to cause trouble in front of His Majesty."

Tang Jingrou understood the hidden meaning in those words and tentatively asked, "Prince Rui doesn't know?"

Marquis Weiyuan snorted: "Prince Rui just went to the palace and parted on bad terms with His Majesty. His Majesty punished him by making him reflect in the Empress's palace for an hour."

Upon hearing this, Tang Jingrou felt a huge weight lifted from her heart.

She said.

Prince Rui had been infatuated with her for many years and had never made a mistake.

Today, it really was that wretched girl Qi Zhiyu who caused all this trouble.

In the past, Princess Rui and the others would not have dared to trap Prince Rui.

As long as Prince Rui's heart remains with her, her wealth and honor will not be lost!

"Prince Rui probably didn't want his brothers to fight each other; it was all Princess Chen'an's nonsense," Marquis Weiyuan sighed.

"Princess Chen'an has just been found, and it's normal for Prince Rui to be so tolerant of her out of guilt."

"However, because Princess Chen'an was ignorant of the bigger picture, she caused the brothers Prince Rui and Prince Wu to turn against each other, which turbulent the court and affected the country... then she would be a sinner for all time."

Tang Jingrou nodded: "Your Excellency is right."

Marquis Weiyuan asked a few more questions before leaving.

Tang Jingrou immediately instructed her maid to help her change her clothes, and then hurriedly left with her entourage.

Marquis Weiyuan, who was hiding in the shadows, watched Tang Jingrou leave through the small door and a smug smile appeared on his face.

With Prince Rui keeping him in check, he wanted to see what tricks Qi Zhiyu could pull.

Even if His Majesty is biased and Prince Rui doesn't fight for it, the Crown Prince will still be Prince Wu in the end!

Only when the King of Wu ascends the throne can those who follow him have a secure future!

Otherwise, if Prince Rui wins... they will all be purged.

……

A fight broke out on a street in the capital, and a crowd of onlookers blocked the road.

The carriage from Prince Rui's residence turned into a narrow alley to avoid the congestion.

However, they hadn't gone far when a small horse-drawn carriage blocked their way.

"Take another route," came Prince Rui's voice from inside the carriage.

"Yes," the servant replied, and was about to turn into the alley next to him.

"Your Highness, please wait!" called the maid from the carriage opposite.

Afterwards, Tang Jingrou got off the carriage and slowly walked towards the carriage of Prince Rui's mansion with a resentful look in her eyes.

She staggered with every step, like a withered flower in the wind, evoking pity.

Not to mention, her face was pale, a stark contrast to the red, swollen handprint on her cheek.

"Your Highness, you have caused me so much suffering!" Tang Jingrou complained.

The servants and guards of Prince Rui's mansion exchanged glances, then subconsciously stepped back, moving away from the carriage.

Tang Jingrou sneered inwardly.

See, as long as Qi Zhiyu doesn't cause trouble, she is definitely number one in front of Prince Rui.

A cold laugh rang out from inside the carriage: "What does your suffering have to do with me?"

Tang Jingrou stared in shock, her eyes widening, and she trembled with anger.

Prince Rui, how dare he speak to her like that?

"Get out!" This shout from inside the carriage completely enraged Tang Jingrou.

She gritted her teeth in anger. How dare he treat her like this? She was going to destroy him completely today.

She wanted to see how a prince who flirted with the wives of his ministers could become the crown prince.

Tang Jingrou gave her maid a wink.

Her maid immediately rushed out of the alley, shouting, "Help! Help! Someone, please help!"

"Someone is harassing my wife!"

The guards and servants of Prince Rui's mansion stared wide-eyed, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets in astonishment.

Tang Jingrou ignored all of that. Seeing that passersby were drawn to the scene, she covered her face and cried, "Your Highness, please have some self-respect!"