Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 297 Cancer

Chen Zhongyao stopped talking and just kept looking at her.

Liu Yuechu felt rather guilty. "I didn't want to implicate the Princess's Mansion." She dared not reveal the truth about Yuan Cuo's background, after all, she didn't know if Emperor Qi Xiao wanted to acknowledge this son.

She used to have doubts, but now that she knows about the old scandal between Prince Chun and Emperor Qi Xiao, she is certain that Emperor Qi Xiao will not admit it.

Which emperor would be willing to abandon his dignity and flaunt his shameful side?

Not killing Yuan Cuo outright and destroying the evidence was already a sign of kindness.

Chen Zhongyao rolled his eyes at her, clearly displeased. "Do you think the Princess's Mansion and the Liu Family can still be separated?"

Liu Yuechu: "..."

Thinking about it carefully, it seems they really can't be separated.

“But I told you, brother, it’s best not to tell the princess. I’m afraid that if she knows too much, she will worry and be anxious.”

“Although she is called a princess, she is also the wife of the governor and has a son who is hated by everyone, the censor. Do you think her ability to endure is worse than yours?” Chen Zhongyao couldn’t help but retort coldly.

Liu Yuechu looked embarrassed.

No wonder everyone hates him; even his compliments are so unpleasant to hear.

“It was Yuan Cuo who sent the message that he needed money, but I really don’t know what he needs the money for.”

"Before Yuan Cuo left the capital, His Majesty entrusted him with the authority to mobilize the secret guards. Perhaps the demand for money is related to this?" As Liu Yuechu said this last sentence, her eyes darted around twice, indicating that there might be secret guards around Chen Zhongyao.

Chen Zhongyao said with a sigh, and a hint of anger, "I've never seen an official have to sell his family business to make ends meet. Your family is truly unique."

Liu Yuechu covered her mouth and giggled.

She really didn't know where those people were. "Who knows what trouble they've caused? And they even specifically reminded me not to tell Hou Lai. Hou Lai is also one of the secret guards, under the command of Eunuch Cheng Hai." She didn't hesitate to betray Hou Lai.

“Actually, my husband trusts him completely, after all, we were once each other’s only family. But Meng Changhuai’s matter has made me wary of him, and he still obeys Eunuch Cheng’s orders.” Liu Yuechu deliberately made a few sarcastic remarks, wanting to test his presence.

Chen Zhongyao saw through her little scheme. "Actually, you don't need to be wary of him. Speak your mind. This is the Princess's residence, and also the Governor's residence. No matter how skilled the secret guards are, they can't compare to the iron-willed generals in the army. Besides, no matter who he is loyal to, if I want to kill him, he will definitely die."

Liu Yuechu was dumbfounded; it was the first time she had ever heard Chen Zhongyao boast like this.

But upon closer reflection, he realized he really had nothing to fear.

The princess's mother, the governor's father, and the mountain of impeachment memorials...

Liu Yuechu decided not to hide anything and directly told them about the mine, "...I guess he wants to do something, so he needs money, but he's not sure if he's sure, or he's afraid of losing the message, so His Majesty doesn't know about it yet."

Chen Zhongyao pondered for a moment, knowing that his father had secretly gone to the capital.

"Have you ever wondered why His Majesty appointed Yuan Cuo to command the secret guards?" he suddenly asked.

Liu Yuechu knew, of course, but didn't know how to say it.

She explained why Huai Changmeng changed his name to Meng Changhuai, "...Although more than 20 years have passed, if my husband is indeed born to the wife of Prince Chun, then he is a member of Prince Chun's mansion."

But his biological father is Emperor Qi Xiao.

Emperor Qi Xiao appointed Yuan Cuo to command the secret guards, perhaps intending for him to deal with Prince Chun? Otherwise, there would have been no need to send Huang Fan to the west.

Liu Yuechu admitted that her thinking was a bit cunning, but given Emperor Qi Xiao's character and personality, this was highly likely.

Seeing her frowning and silent, Chen Zhongyao remarked, "You seem to see things quite clearly." He wondered when this younger sister, who used to only whine, had started plotting palace intrigues and putting her mind to work.

"I dare not be unaware. Otherwise, I would not only be unable to protect myself, but I would also easily implicate others." Liu Yuechu couldn't help but yawn.

"In fact, when the Empress Dowager was seriously ill, His Majesty also sent an urgent letter to Prince Chun, asking him to return to see the Empress Dowager. Unfortunately, Prince Chun declined on the grounds of being seriously ill."

Chen Zhongyao rarely discussed domestic affairs with her; this was the first time they had such a frank conversation.

Liu Yuechu blinked. "So His Majesty wants to see if he is seriously ill?"

“The western region also receives substantial funding every year,” Chen Zhongyao said.

Liu Yuechu nodded slightly. It seemed that the people in the court had not forgotten Prince Chun, but they just did not mention it.

Whether he secretly had dealings with Prince Chun is unknown to anyone.

"Is Brother afraid that His Majesty wants to use my husband as a target?" If Yuan Cuo is indeed the son of the Lady of Prince Chun, then it would be easy to ignite the long-hidden flames and completely reignite the brothers' grudges.

"Twenty years of silence would arouse suspicion in anyone." Chen Zhongyao's words were neither praise nor criticism, and there was no trace of favoritism in his voice.

"I finally understand the meaning of the phrase 'unavoidable circumstances'," Liu Yuechu thought of Yuan Cuo.

He's already been put in that position, and it's really hard for him to back out. "I just feel that the assets were sold for too little. I wish I could sell more and give him the money."

Chen Zhongyao: "..." There's no need to be so proactive even if you're willing to pay extra.

The two were whispering to each other when Wei Gongming was also talking to the Third Prince Qin Muyan about Huang Fan's trip to the west.

This wasn't the first time he had mentioned having a secret relationship with Prince Chun to Qin Muyan, but Qin Muyan refused.

"Your Highness, now that the Left Chancellor's office has been abandoned by His Majesty, if you do not act decisively, you may never have another chance to fight for it."

"Now that His Majesty has to keep the discovery of the new mineral vein a secret from you, it is even less likely that he will equip the Left Chancellor's faction with the new military equipment."

"Furthermore, you must also consider the Lu family's shift in allegiance. Previously, Pei Chun, Lu Bingyang, and others were all spoiled brats who could only play around and were not of any real importance. But now, because of the Liu family's horse farm, they are bound together, and the best horses are given to the Lu family's soldiers first."

"The Lu family has been outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant towards you. I believe they have long since sided with His Highness the Crown Prince and have lost all loyalty to you!"

……

How could Qin Muyan not know these words from Wei Gongming?

The reason Qin Yong refused to pay attention to Prince Chun before was because Qin Yong still disagreed, and he was highly regarded by his father, the Emperor.

And now?

If he really agrees to Prince Chun's request, will he become a pawn, at his mercy?

"Let me consider this further."

“You don’t need to worry about it. Just send a letter to inquire about his health and let him know in advance that Huang Fan is going to the west…” Wei Gongming was very anxious.

After His Majesty's death in his previous life, Prince Chun appeared. Everyone originally thought he was sick and insignificant, but the subsequent invasions by the Meng and Chu kingdoms were all caused by Prince Chun's men. If the Qi army hadn't been able to keep up, the country might have been destroyed long ago.

He did indeed resent Yuan Cuo, because Yuan Cuo was the one who truly saved the Great Qi.

But in this life, Qin Muyan is all alone and her only chance to seize the throne is to join forces with Prince Chun.

Once you're in that position, then you can figure out how to get rid of Prince Chun, that cancerous growth...