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

A small banquet ended unhappily.

Of course, the only people who were unhappy were the Queen Consort of Wu and the wives of the ministers who sided with the King of Wu.

Princess Rui and Qi Zhiyu were in a very good mood.

It's rare to see someone eagerly coming over to get yelled at.

"As expected, God has been kind to us." Qi Zhiyu sat in the carriage, feeling quite pleased with herself.

Princess Rui looked at her daughter with a puzzled expression. Why did Yu'er say that?

Qi Zhiyu didn't even need Princess Rui to ask before she said directly, "If we go to their door to scold them, people will criticize us."

"Since Princess Wu is practically begging to be scolded, that's their own problem."

"This opportunity was all brought about by fate, it's wonderful!"

Just as Qi Zhiyu finished speaking, a thunderous boom resounded outside the carriage.

Princess Rui frowned, opened the car window a crack, and looked out.

The sun was shining brightly outside the carriage; there was no sign of rain.

"The weather's been strange lately," Princess Rui said, puzzled. "There's been thunder on several sunny days."

"Perhaps even God is happy," Qi Zhiyu said with a slight smile.

Rumble!

The thunderclap sent a shiver down Princess Rui's spine.

Is this happiness?

Emperor Kangwu in the palace slowly raised his head and looked out the window.

A knowing sneer flickered in his eyes.

Chen An had just foiled the King of Wu's scheme when he was struck by a bolt from the blue.

Fortunately, there is Chen An.

Otherwise, Da Rui's predicament would be impossible to break.

Moreover... Emperor Kangwu was thinking about the news he had just received.

At the small banquet hosted by Princess Wu, he couldn't help but laugh at Qi Zhiyu's behavior: "This girl is really too naughty."

They're determined to crush the fourth son's family to death.

The fourth brother and his gang came up with a plan to frame the eldest brother, and Chen An helped them refine it so that they could then turn the tables and trap the fourth brother's family.

The fourth brother even wants to learn Chen An's methods... No matter how hard he tries, he'll only end up with a dog instead of a tiger.

He has now discovered many good qualities in his fourth son.

Not only could it bring benefits and strengthen the Great Rui, it could also add fun to his boring life of dealing with court affairs.

Emperor Kangwu was waiting to see the joke, while the Prince of Wu was furious with his wife.

Princess Wu also felt wronged: "Qi Zhiyu is just being unreasonable and keeps dragging His Majesty into this."

"I simply can't argue with that."

No matter how she answered, it was wrong.

The King of Wu glared at her fiercely, thinking that she was more trouble than she was worth!

King Wu stormed off in anger, while Queen Wu gritted her teeth and looked at her dressing case.

Her family's useless clan leader compromised, but not everyone was truly happy about it.

There are naturally others who share her thoughts; once they have made all the arrangements, they will find a suitable time to act.

She will keep the keepsakes that connect them.

After the King of Wu left, he summoned Qi Jinghong and asked him how to deal with the matter.

Qi Jinghong frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Father, why don't we actually go and sell some things, raise enough silver, and send it to Yiyang Prefecture?"

"In this way, although we lost some money, we gained reputation."

After Qi Jinghong finished speaking, he looked at King Wu with anticipation.

The King of Wu remained silent for a moment before raising his voice and calling out, "Guards!"

The servant entered and awaited instructions.

"Go and fetch the second young master." As soon as the King of Wu finished speaking, Qi Jinghong immediately looked up.

His face was full of disbelief, as if he couldn't understand why his father had summoned Qi Jinglin.

In the past, everything was discussed between his father and him; there was no involvement of those illegitimate sons.

What does it mean to call Qi Jinglin over now?

King Wu naturally noticed Qi Jinghong's reaction, but he remained silent.

Qi Jinglin walked in very quickly.

He was only a few months younger than Qi Jinghong, but he possessed a maturity that Qi Jinghong lacked.

If I had to describe it, I would say that he inherited a kind of calm and peacefulness from his maternal grandfather, untouched by fame and fortune.

"Father." Qi Jinglin bowed respectfully upon entering.

With delicate features and an upright posture, he resembled a pine tree or bamboo, possessing an innate elegance.

The King of Wu nodded slightly, and after gesturing for him to sit down, he recounted what had happened at the small banquet: "...What are your thoughts now?"

Qi Jinglin smiled and said, "What Father means is..."

"We can't just swallow this loss," King Wu said coldly.

Qi Jinglin thought for a moment and said, "My son thinks we should indeed continue to raise money and sell some things."

Upon hearing this, Qi Jinghong couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

He still thought Qi Jinglin had some brilliant idea.

Isn't this exactly what he said?

"However, I think when we go to sell things, we should let people know. By the way, let outsiders know about Princess Chen'an's eloquent speech," Qi Jinglin added.

The King of Wu smiled and looked at him approvingly: "Not bad."

"You've thought of everything very carefully."

After the King of Wu finished speaking, Qi Jinghong, who was sitting to the side, stiffened.

If the King praises Qi Jinglin, then it means he has not met the King's expectations.

Qi Jinghong sat there, watching as the King of Wu and Qi Jinglin discussed the upcoming events.

They were talking back and forth, having a lively discussion, while he... seemed like an unwanted outsider.

"Yes, that's settled." King Wu nodded in satisfaction. "I'll leave those matters to you."

"Yes, Father." Qi Jinglin stood up, bowed, and then left.

He has things to do next.

King Wu looked at Qi Jinghong, his face hardening: "Did you see that?"

"When you have free time, learn from your younger brother."

"I've painstakingly nurtured you for so many years, and you're not as thoughtful as him."

Qi Jinghong lowered his eyes, cupped his hands, and said, "Father's words are correct."

"Go out." King Wu waved his hand, and Qi Jinghong left the study.

The news of what happened at the Wu Prince's residence reached Princess Rui's ears in the shortest possible time.

Of course, the messenger did not know what the King of Wu and the others discussed in the study.

He only saw King Wu and Qi Jinghong in the study, and then Qi Jinglin was called in.

"Qi Jinghong looked unwell when he left?" Qi Jingxi scoffed. "Is the Prince of Wu shifting his focus to cultivating Qi Jinglin instead?"

"Hey, Father, you know, the King of Wu still holds a grudge against you and against our Imperial Grandfather, feeling that our Imperial Grandfather doesn't value him and only values ​​you."

"Didn't he also value his legitimate son? When the legitimate son proved inadequate, he immediately turned to favor his illegitimate son?"

"What is there to hate about him?"

Isn't it normal to prioritize grooming the eldest son?

Besides, his father was the eldest son, his first child.

Why neglect the first child and focus on raising the next one that hasn't even been born yet?

Isn't that a sign of illness?

Qi Zhiyu chuckled: "Second brother, you should know that there are some people in this world who never make mistakes. Even if they do, it's someone else's fault."