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

"Whenever there's a conflict outside, you're the one who goes out and settles it. You've unknowingly indulged me, making me forget the proper manners and rules."

If Qi Zhiyu hadn't brought it up today, she would have almost forgotten the rules she learned in Da Rui.

Over the years, she has lived a truly unrestrained life in the Qi Kingdom.

It wasn't like that when she first married into the Qi Kingdom.

It was all Qi Yan who gradually raised her to be that way.

Although Qi Zhiyu's description of dog training made her feel extremely humiliated, it was exactly the same as her experiences over the years.

Qi Yan sighed helplessly, "You are my wife. If I don't cherish and pamper you, am I supposed to mistreat you?"

"Moreover, I assisted my elder brother in ascending the throne. My brother and I are very close, so it is only natural that he would be more lenient and biased towards you because of his affection for you."

"Qi Zhiyu only spread rumors and sowed discord because she saw us having a good time together."

"After all these years, don't you know how I feel about you?"

Qi Yanhe's sadness and grief were almost tangible.

The Third Princess felt a tightness in her heart, as if it were being tightened by a rope, a subtle pain that made her feel very uncomfortable.

"I don't know who to believe!" The Third Princess clutched her head in anguish, shaking it violently.

"Alright, alright, I don't want to think about it anymore." Qi Yanhe pulled her into his arms. "As long as you're alright, you can think whatever you want about me."

The third princess's tears welled up: "Why did Qi Zhiyu have to ruin my happiness? Why?"

If Qi Zhiyu hadn't said those nonsensical things, she wouldn't have suffered such heart-wrenching distress.

"Perhaps it's because...you had a good relationship with the King of Wu back then," Qi Yanhe guessed.

"Right now, Prince Rui and Prince Wu are vying for the crown prince position. She is worried that you will help Prince Wu against her father, so... she struck first and attacked you."

The third princess said nothing, she just cried.

She cried and cried until she was exhausted and fell asleep.

Qi Yanhe carried her to bed, covered her with the blanket, and then quietly left.

He was still outside the door instructing the maids to take good care of him and to come to him immediately if anything happened.

After the maid agreed, he went to the study.

Once he was out of sight, the Third Princess, who should have been fast asleep, opened her eyes, clutching the blanket sweetly with both hands, a happy smile spreading across her lips.

Instinct is the most reliable thing to do.

Even though she was asleep, he was still so gentle and attentive to her... Sure enough, there was nothing wrong with their relationship.

Qi Zhiyu is talking nonsense!

The weight lifted from the Third Princess's heart, and she finally relaxed completely.

Sleepiness immediately overcame her, and she actually fell asleep.

Unbeknownst to her, Qi Yanhe, upon arriving at the study, immediately tore off the clothes stained with the Third Princess's tears and tossed them aside with disdain.

He quickly washed up, changed his clothes, and called his men over to discuss what to do next.

This was a real miscalculation.

He has only just arrived in Da Rui and such a huge mistake has already occurred. He must send a letter to his elder brother, the Emperor, as soon as possible.

While Qi Yan was busy with his affairs, the noble families in the capital also sensed something amiss, and they began to re-evaluate Prince Rui and Prince Wu.

King Wu was always pursuing his own interests, while King Rui prioritized the overall situation.

This is about leading Da Rui to expand their territory.

Whether they were neutral or sided with the King of Wu, all of them once had a heart that wished to serve the court.

They were young once too, full of youthful vigor and eager to make their mark.

However, years in officialdom have smoothed out their rough edges, causing them to gradually forget their original aspirations.

Today, Princess Chen'an's actions have ignited their passion.

This kind of passion for unity and shared purpose in the face of adversity... I haven't felt this way in a long time.

This feeling... is really nice!

Many of those who followed the King of Wu had already begun making preparations for both possibilities.

They were calculating what price they would have to pay if they broke with the King of Wu, and whether they could bear that price.

What would they gain if they turned around and supported Prince Rui?

This was not their own choice, but rather a matter concerning the entire clan.

There can be absolutely no carelessness; it truly is a matter of one thing affecting the whole situation.

They can only be extremely cautious!

Regardless of the undercurrents swirling in the capital, the Prince Rui's residence remained a warm and welcoming place.

"This crispy duck is still the most authentic and delicious one made by the imperial kitchen." Qi Zhiyu has an unparalleled love for food.

In the original world, there wasn't much good food.

Everyone is either cultivating or trying to survive; no one is seriously studying food.

Therefore, she loves this world.

Especially... my family is here.

"Have some of this." Princess Rui put some food on her plate. "Duck is considered a cooling food, so it's not good for a young lady to eat too much."

"Eat some of this to balance things out."

"Okay," Qi Zhiyu replied happily.

"Sis, what are you thinking?" Qi Jingxi asked curiously.

"Huh?" Qi Zhiyu looked at him in confusion.

"It's killing several birds with one stone," Qi Jingxi said.

"Cough cough..." Qi Jingchen almost choked on the soup in his mouth. He quickly turned his head and covered his mouth to cough a few times.

"Brother, you were also shocked by our sister's methods, weren't you?" Qi Jingxi asked, seeking an ally.

Qi Jingchen wiped his mouth with a handkerchief before saying, "I wasn't scared by what Yu'er did. But your choice of words... what do you mean by 'killing several birds with one stone'?"

What kind of word is this?

"What did I say wrong?" Qi Jingxi didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said.

"Look..." Qi Jingxi began counting on her fingers.

"King Wu just wants to use Jiang Shuyi to cause conflict between my sister and the Third Princess."

"Our sister dealt with Jiang Shuyi decisively, not only making Qi Kingdom pay compensation, but also demoting Consort De, ruining Wei Yifeng's future."

"Now we are rallying all the civil and military officials to let them know that only by following our father can they have a future."

"Oh, and they also managed to sow discord between the Third Princess and Qi Yanhe."

"We can also ask the Qi Kingdom for benefits."

"Look, how many birds are there?"

Qi Jingchen silently turned his head away, not wanting to talk to his younger brother.

Where exactly did the second child's reading go?

Does one have to speak so rudely?

"Yu'er, the winds of change in the capital are about to shift," Prince Rui said with a sigh.

Qi Zhiyu smiled slightly: "Whether it changes or not, the result is the same."

"Father, you will definitely take that position, there's no doubt about that."

Her certainty deepened the smile in Prince Rui's eyes.

His daughter's confidence as someone in a position of power... convinced him that she definitely hadn't grown up in the countryside all these years.

Even the royal family couldn't cultivate a strong person like Yu'er.

"The King of Wu has a narrow vision," Qi Zhiyu chuckled. "He only sees what's in front of him."

"The simplest way to win people's hearts is to have common interests."

"To annex the Qi Kingdom... I think the entire court would be very pleased."