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

Although Wei Yifeng didn't show his thoughts on his face, who was the Duke of Wei?

Duke Wei naturally realized that Wei Yifeng definitely had a grudge.

These two have only just gotten married, and they're already falling out... Qi Zhiyu, what a clever tactic.

After taking the Sun family's assets and stabbing them in the heart, they also sowed discord between Jiang Shuyi and Wei Yifeng.

This caused a rift to appear in their previously solid cooperation.

Duke Wei laughed heartily: "Alright, today is a joyous occasion, let's not dwell on those upsetting things."

The Duke of Wei dropped the topic and didn't bring it up again.

Duke Wei entertained Wei Yifeng, while Jiang Shuyi went to the inner quarters to catch up with the women of the household.

It was a lively and bustling day.

After Wei Yifeng and his wife left, the Duke of Wei's face immediately darkened, and his smile vanished instantly: "Come with me to the study."

Jiang Baihua obediently followed.

Duke Wei sat down wearily: "Wei Yifeng is dissatisfied with our family now, so we can't rely on him."

"There's been fighting on the border recently, you're going."

Jiang Baihua looked up at his father in shock: "Dad, you mean...?"

"Make a great contribution, and then you'll have prestige in the army, which will make it easier for me to let you take over," the Duke of Wei said earnestly.

"Wei Yifeng married Yi'er for the military power I hold."

"Supporting him would be like drinking poison to quench thirst for our Duke of Wei's mansion."

"You can't rely on others after all."

Jiang Baihua nodded solemnly: "Father, I understand."

"You've done very well all these years, so don't let me down this time," the Duke of Wei said solemnly.

"The honor and disgrace of the Duke of Wei's mansion rest entirely on your shoulders."

Jiang Baihua suddenly felt an unusual heaviness on his shoulders: "Father, don't worry, I know what to do."

Duke Wei smiled with satisfaction.

He could tell that the King of Wu wanted to support Wei Yifeng and let Wei Yifeng take over his military power.

King Wu was clever, but he wasn't stupid either.

If he hands over everything, what will happen to the Jiang family in the future?

Once they lose their value, they will simply be discarded.

After speaking with his eldest son, the Duke of Wei immediately set about making arrangements.

He felt that he didn't have much time left.

The Gu worm attacks are becoming more and more frequent, sometimes even occurring during the morning court session.

His Majesty hasn't said anything yet, but he himself cannot be oblivious.

Before His Majesty could say anything, he was about to hand over military power.

When his son has made a contribution, he can take over the job.

Even if we can't take it all, keeping most of it is fine.

As soon as the Duke of Wei made a move, Prince Rui learned of it.

"Everything is going according to plan," Qi Jingchen said with a smile. "Father, we've arranged everything in advance."

Prince Rui nodded in satisfaction: "Without the Duke of Wei's mansion, the King of Wu has lost another great help."

"It has to be my father; he discovered this back in the day," Qi Jingchen sighed.

Who would have thought that even after his father relinquished the position of crown prince, he would still keep a close eye on the situation in the court?

They left themselves a backup plan at every turn.

"That's one aspect, but the main thing is your sister." Prince Rui said, a smile in his eyes as he mentioned his daughter.

"If Yu'er hadn't brought all of the Sun family's assets over, the Duke of Wei wouldn't have been so supportive of Jiang Baihua."

Yu'er is more decisive.

The Sun family actually has no connection with the Duke of Wei's mansion anymore.

However, the Sun family's assets went through a round of dealings with the Duke of Wei, and this feeling of gaining and losing completely threw the Duke of Wei's family and the King of Wu into chaos.

That's how people are. When they suddenly find out they're about to have some great fortune, even if the benefits are lost before they're in their hands, they'll fall into feelings of frustration, regret, and resentment.

Yu'er was exploiting this psychology.

In the past, the Duke of Wei would not have considered his own family so completely. There was a high probability that he would have cooperated with the King of Wu and supported Wei Yifeng.

Now, because of the Sun family's property that had never come into their hands, Wei Yifeng, the Duke of Wei, and the King of Wu all harbored resentment.

That's why the Duke of Wei went to such lengths to help his son ascend to the throne.

Only in this way can their next plan proceed smoothly.

"Don't you have anything to say?" Qi Jingchen turned his head and glanced at Qi Jingxi, who had remained silent.

"You should have a better understanding of the officials in the Ministry of Personnel, which will be more convenient for you."

Especially now that the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel has been replaced by their father's man, the former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel was naturally punished and transferred out.

Even though the Minister of Personnel is still a man of the King of Wu, the Ministry of Personnel is no longer an impenetrable fortress.

"I've been handling the matters of the Ministry of Personnel," Qi Jingxi said. "While I may not be as capable as Yu'er, I can still do things reliably."

"As for the matters within Chiang Kai-shek's army, I have no connections. You, Father and Elder Brother, can handle them."

"Then why do you look so serious?" Qi Jingchen asked, puzzled. "I thought you had some opinion, that you had found something we overlooked."

Qi Jingxi waved her hand: "No, I just miss Yu'er..."

Qi Jingchen was puzzled: "What's wrong with Yu'er?"

"The Jiang family's affairs were a thread that Father planted back then, and Yu'er actually connected them directly through those seemingly insignificant details, and even brought everything to its fullest potential." Qi Jingxi sighed heavily.

"How did Yu'er's brain develop?"

Prince Rui puffed out his chest proudly: "It's mainly because he takes after me."

Qi Jingchen: "..."

Qi Jingxi: "..."

"Dad, can we stop being so shameless?" Qi Jingxi said bluntly. "Ouch!"

He rubbed the back of his head, glaring at his father with a mixture of grievance and resentment, muttering, "Can't people even tell the truth?"

Prince Rui rolled his eyes at him: "Stop talking nonsense and do your job well in the Ministry of Personnel."

"Okay, I got it." Qi Jingxi waved her hand and replied.

While Prince Rui and his men were busy, King Wu was also busy making arrangements for other things.

There was indeed fighting on the border, and someone volunteered to lead the expedition, which Emperor Kangwu readily agreed to.

Jiang Baihua and Wei Yifeng were both on the expedition list, and the reasons for this are quite subtle.

On the surface, it's normal for Wei Yifeng to want to make a contribution.

His family's title is gone, so he has to work hard to climb back up.

It's normal for the Duke of Wei's son to go to the battlefield wanting to achieve military merit; it's a matter of the son following in his father's footsteps.

Everything seemed so reasonable, but how could the civil and military officials in the court not see through the deeper meaning hidden within?

The relationship between the Duke of Wei and the King of Wu... doesn't seem that solid.

Even after Jiang Shuyi and Wei Yifeng got married, they still had their own thoughts and plans.

Indeed, what's wrong with a couple turning against each other when it comes to family interests?

Soldiers are very fast!

They quickly organized their troops and set off.

Qi Zhiyu sat on the second floor, eating breakfast while watching Jiang Baihua and Wei Yifeng lead their soldiers out of the city: "They're quite impressive."