Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

Gu Huanxi naturally didn't know what was happening at the Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion. No matter how good Han Jun was at getting information, he couldn't place spies at the door of an important place like the study.

But we are not completely ignorant.

It was because Meng Yao was so traumatized after hearing what Master Meng said that he accidentally killed someone while venting his emotions in his own yard. He was also accidentally seen by other people in the mansion. Although Marquis Pingyuan issued a gag order, the news inevitably spread.

After all, the Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion is not a monolithic entity. There are many descendants of the same generation as Meng Yao. Before, many of them had always looked down on Meng Yao and did not take her seriously. They even bullied her in private. Who would have thought that Meng Yao would later turn the tables and successfully trample them under her feet?

Who can accept this?

On the surface, due to Meng Yao's status, they dared not say anything, but behind the scenes, if they had the chance to step on Meng Yao, they would certainly not let it go.

As a result, Meng Yao gained a reputation for being cruel and ruthless at a young age.

This would cause great harm to a woman. Even if Meng Yao was a princess, she would inevitably be put in a passive position in the future when it comes to marriage.

After hearing this, Gu Huanxi couldn't help but ask Han Jun, "Is this news confirmed?"

She always felt that Meng Yao shouldn't be so stupid. After being reborn, didn't her brain improve at all?

Or is it that Meng Yao or the Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion are planning something bad again?

You always have to ask clearly so that you can be prepared.

Han Jun was a little surprised after hearing this. He didn't expect that she would be interested in such gossip. In his eyes, Gu Huanxi was not such a boring person. Since she asked, there must be a deep meaning. He nodded and said, "Yes, this Princess Anping seems to have a moody temper. The maids and old women working in her courtyard have a particularly difficult time. However, most of the time, Princess Anping would not beat or scold the servants. She would just drive them out and throw things in the house to vent her anger."

"What about this time?"

"This time, for some reason, Princess Anping's temper became very violent, and she attacked people around her. She made many people in the mansion jealous, so the matter was exposed to ruin her reputation."

Gu Huanxi said "Oh" and seemed to be thinking about something. She was so angry. Was she upset by something? It seemed that nothing had happened that was beyond her control recently.

It couldn't be that Xu Huaiyi instigated the soldiers to suppress bandits and live a comfortable life, which made her unhappy?

But the news shouldn’t be transmitted back to the capital so quickly!

As for her, it was nothing more than opening a shop in partnership with Su Zhe. Although the roast duck restaurant was a new business, it had not been set up yet. The earliest it could start would be after the Mid-Autumn Festival next year.

Why is Meng Yao crazy?

Seeing her thoughtful expression, Han Jun continued, "Speaking of which, this Princess Anping is quite mysterious and strange. I asked someone to find out about her carefully. Her temperament in the past was not as domineering and cruel as it is now. On the contrary, she was timid and cowardly at that time, and spoke little. As a woman, she had neither a smart mind nor a stunning appearance. She had little presence in the Bo's Mansion, and no one took her seriously. But after she woke up from a serious illness last year, she seemed to have suddenly become smart and changed into a different person. The Bo's Mansion said to the public that she had a strange encounter while in a coma and was enlightened by the Bodhisattva, but I don't believe it."

Gu Huanxi's heart moved, and he asked calmly, "Why don't you believe it?"

Han Jun frowned and pondered, "I can't explain it, but I just feel that this person is not quite right. Something must be wrong when things are out of the ordinary. Maybe she is hiding some secrets, otherwise, how could she suddenly be able to predict the future? She was also valued by the emperor, helped the family to turn things around, and became a princess herself. Is this something that can be achieved by just being enlightened?"

After a pause, he continued, "She is only six years old this year, and she is still a girl who never leaves the house. How could she have so many schemes? Before, she was in and out of the palace, and she was running around to the Chu Palace. In the court, so many cunning civil and military officials were helpless in the current chaos, but she suppressed it with her own strength. Although it is only a temporary recovery, it is also very remarkable. Throughout history, I have never heard of such a wise person who is almost a demon."

Gu Huanxi remained calm and agreed, "It is a bit unbelievable."

Han Jun said in a deep voice, "I will have people keep an eye on her. She is a fox, and she will eventually show her tail. Even if there is a chance for enlightenment from a bodhisattva in this world, it should not be given to someone with such bad character as her."

Bodhisattva is not blind.

Gu Huanxi strategically held the cup and lowered his head to drink tea without responding.

After Han Jun finished speaking, he suddenly brought up a topic, "I went to see the King of Qi privately."

Hearing this, Gu Huanxi looked up in astonishment, "Have you confessed your identity to him?"

Han Jun nodded, his face covered by a mask, his eyes showing ups and downs, unable to tell whether he was happy or angry. "It's only a matter of time, he has to know it."

Gu Huanxi asked in surprise, "Aren't you afraid that he won't be able to keep the secret?"

In her opinion, the King of Qi was not a very good actor and was too cunning. If he met an old fox, he would be exposed once he was tricked.

Han Jun laughed at himself, "I didn't tell him that I was working for the Gu family. I went there in a different appearance and covered my face. He just thought I changed my appearance to avoid people, but he couldn't tell that my face was ruined. He didn't even suspect that my voice had become what it is now, and he thought I did it on purpose, haha..."

That sound was full of irony.

Gu Huanxi put himself in the situation and thought about it, and suddenly felt bad.

Han Jun recovered quickly and calmed down in just a moment. "Don't worry, I didn't tell him the truth about Xiaoyu. I just said that for the sake of our mutual safety, it's not appropriate for us to meet for the time being. He agreed and didn't ask me where I hid Xiaoyu."

Hearing this, Gu Huanxi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then curiously asked, "Why did you suddenly go to see him?"

Han Jun said in an ambiguous tone, "Of course I'll go and remind him that he still has a son who is suffering outside. That son is the eldest grandson of the emperor and his legitimate eldest son. Even if the two in the mansion are under his wing, they have to be raised by him personally and they have to respect Jin'er as their brother. They should not forget each other's identities."

Gu Huanxi couldn't help but twitch her lips when she heard this. She believed that Han Jun would say something even more sarcastic when he went to see the King of Qi. Who knows how he would ridicule and oppress the King of Qi. It didn't sound right to her now. She cleared her throat and asked, "How will the King of Qi react?"

Han Jun snorted, "How can he react? It's nothing but shame and self-blame. Who cares? It's useless. When he and the two kids were enjoying the happiness of family in the palace, did he ever think about Jin'er? It would be better to take some practical actions to compensate Jin'er."

"Did you ask him for it?"

"Well, I don't want to beat around the bush with him, so I'll just ask directly, who does he plan to give the position of the Crown Prince to?"

Gu Huanxi raised an eyebrow, "How did Prince Qi respond?"

Han Jun sneered, "How dare he tell anyone else in front of me? Of course it can only be Jin'er. I don't believe him. There is a saying among the people that if there is a stepmother, there will be a stepfather. What's more, Jin'er doesn't know how many stepmothers she will have in the future. How dare she expect him to be kind to her father? Besides, Jin'er is not around anymore. No matter how deep the feelings were in the past, they will fade over time. They are not as close as the two people around him who get along day and night. This is also human nature, and no one can change it. But I will not give up the position of the prince. It must be Jin'er's. This is what he owes Jin'er."

Gu Huanxi asked tentatively, "You didn't force him to write a letter of guarantee for you, did you?"

Han Jun responded with a "hmm" as a matter of course.

Gu Huanxi, "..."

Han Jun asked, "Do you think it's inappropriate?"

Gu Huanxi laughed dryly, "Would that be too much? Would Prince Qi agree to that?"

Han Jun said indifferently, "It doesn't matter whether he is willing or not. What matters is that with this guarantee, Jin'er will not be wronged when she returns to the palace in the future."

Father’s love has been diluted, but one’s status and position cannot be taken away.

Gu Huanxi frowned and asked, "Have you asked Xiaoyu what she thinks about this matter?"

Han Jun said calmly, "Jin'er is still young, and his current thoughts are immature. He won't understand that in the royal family, family affection is far less important than power and status. If we expect him to fight for it, it may be difficult if he is too sentimental. It will be even more difficult due to filial piety. As an uncle, I don't need to worry about anything. I will deal with the villain first and the gentleman later, so as to avoid unrest in the family in the future."

Gu Huanxi didn't know what to say for a moment. He couldn't say that Han Jun was wrong. Han Jun's preparations for a rainy day were reasonable and well-founded. The King of Qi was a man who was easily influenced by his partner. If he successfully married the girl of the deputy commander of the imperial guards and had a son, it would be hard to say who would inherit his position in the future.

While he still has a little guilt and conscience, writing a letter of guarantee can be considered as grabbing more bargaining chips in hand in advance. Even if he regrets it in the future, he can still use it to make some money.

But this would make the relationship between father and son a little awkward, as if it had become a calculation. The King of Qi must be uncomfortable. Now he has no ambition and has not ascended the throne, which is fine. But in the future when he sits on the throne of the world, thinking that he was forced to appoint a crown prince in advance, it is hard to guarantee that he will not be wary of Han Jun, like paint to a small fish.

By then, the relationship between father and son will be in jeopardy.

Han Jun's original intention was to scheme for Xiaoyu's benefit, and it was for Xiaoyu's own good, but does Xiaoyu really like it?

When Han Jun left, he said to her, "I have suggested to the King of Qi that he take the initiative to go to the north to drive out the Tartars. I helped him analyze the pros and cons, and he did not refuse outright, saying that he would consider it for a few days."

Gu Huanxi was still thinking about Xiaoyu, so her reaction to this bombshell he dropped was much calmer.

It was not until night that she waited for Xu Huaiyi to show up, and she hurriedly told him everything Han Jun had done, wanting to hear his opinion.

Unexpectedly, Xu Huaiyi focused on Han Jun's last few words, and was deeply moved by them. "Han Jun is really capable. He really went to instigate the King of Qi. Going to the battlefield is no joke. Even if the King of Qi does not have to fight the Tartars in person, it is still very dangerous. Moreover, the conditions in the north are so harsh. A cold wind may kill you. A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. If he instigated him to go, if something really goes wrong, can Han Jun bear the responsibility?"

After saying that, he couldn't help but say, "He is going to risk everything for Xiaoyu. He doesn't care whether the King of Qi lives or dies, and isn't he afraid that Xiaoyu will blame him later? No matter how close an uncle is, he can't be closer than a father, right?"

Gu Huanxi rolled his eyes. "The King of Qi hasn't agreed to go yet. You're worrying so much about it now. It's probably just a waste of time. Shouldn't you be worrying about the letter of guarantee?"

Xu Huaiyi said carelessly, "What's there to worry about with the guarantee?"

"Han Jun forced the King of Qi to write that. Aren't you afraid that he will bring up the past when he takes the throne in the future?"

"Tsk, does he have the nerve to bring up the past? Isn't that what he owes Xiaoyu? He didn't have the ability to protect his son, and Xiaoyu suffered so much outside. Isn't it reasonable for him to give some compensation?"

Gu Huanxi reminded silently, "Is that a little compensation? What was promised could be the position of the crown prince, how important! Even if it's him, it may not count in the future."

Xu Huaiyi said, "Xiaoyu is the eldest son. No matter how you look at it, he is the legitimate first heir. His character and knowledge are the best. Are all the civil and military officials in the court not satisfied?"

Gu Huanxi glared at him. "What's the point of them being satisfied? The interests involved in the throne are too great. Besides Xiaoyu, the King of Qi now has two sons. Who knows how many more there will be in the future. How can they not fight for it? When the time comes, Xiaoyu will be a sitting duck. That letter of guarantee may not be a good thing."

Xu Huaiyi was thoughtful.

Gu Huanxi continued, "And Han Jun did this without telling Xiaoyu. He did it for Xiaoyu's own good, fearing that Xiaoyu would be sentimental in the future and would not be able to do it. But, but will Xiaoyu really appreciate it? Even if she is grateful for Han Jun's kindness, Han Jun has been so self-willed and made plans for Xiaoyu time and time again. Does Xiaoyu have to passively accept it? Shouldn't he walk his own path? We can help, but we can't control his legs!"

Xu Huaiyi smiled bitterly, "I understand what you said, but it is clear that Han Jun is not someone we can persuade. If we talk too much, he might think too much and think we are arguing about something."

"What if we tell Xiaoyu?"

"No, that's even more inappropriate. It looks like provocation. Although Xiaoyu is close to us, the human heart cannot stand the test."