Reborn as a concubine's sister, the eldest lady went crazy

Princess Cheng reacted immediately and glanced at Xu Yixing gratefully: "Come here, quickly send Miss Wu San to the front yard to rest, and then notify Lord Wu from the City Defense Department to come and pick her up!"

Being taken away by her own father was very different from being driven out of the palace. Regardless of whether Wu Xueyan really had a problem with her brain, she could not let her family bear this bad reputation.

So under the "concerned" gaze of Princess Cheng, Wu Xueyan was caught up and asked to go back to the front yard. The music by the lake sounded again at the right time, but no one was in the mood to listen.

This year's Dragon Boat Festival banquet ended abruptly. When Lord Wu took Wu Xueyan away, the other guests also dispersed. No one wanted to stay and cause trouble for the old couple Prince Cheng.

Xu Yixing sat alone in the pavilion. This huge pavilion in the middle of the lake was now empty.

The pavilion in the center of the lake is called a pavilion, but strictly speaking it should be considered a waterside pavilion, otherwise it would not be big enough to accommodate so many female guests. The pavilion is ventilated on all sides because it has no windows, but is made of carved and hollowed-out window frames, matched with soft white gauze, which moves with the wind, very beautiful.

As for Yuehu Lake, although the climate in Beijing is not dry, it is not in the south after all, so it should not have such a large surface area. In fact, this is an artificial lake specially dug by King Cheng, and the cost is extremely high. Today is the first time it is officially used to entertain guests.

When Prince Cheng dug this lake, it caused quite a stir. Many officials openly and secretly complained to the emperor, saying that the cost was too high, that he was extravagant and licentious, etc. In the end, the emperor filled the treasury with money to give to Prince Cheng, and that’s when everyone shut up. Unexpectedly, after it was finally built, it was only visible for half a day before it was empty again.

Someone was walking on the wooden bridge outside the pavilion, but Xu Yixing didn't turn his head to look, he just sat quietly.

"Everyone has left, why are you still here?"

It turned out to be Lu Anyuan who came.

"You didn't leave either?"

Lu Anyuan looked around and seemed not very satisfied with the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

"It's not nice here, why don't we go rafting?"

"As long as Prince Cheng is not angry."

So Xu Yixing followed Lu Anyuan and boarded a small black-sailed boat beside the bridge, taking Ah Da and Ying Wu with him. Siqin also wanted to get on board, but Lu Anyuan said the boat was too small for everyone, so he only took two strong men to row the boat and slowly sailed to the center of the water.

"What can't be said in the pavilion in the middle of the lake?"

"That place looks like it's clear and can't hide anyone, so there's no need to worry about eavesdropping, but in fact, everyone's every move inside can be seen from the shore, so forget it."

"Okay, then let's talk quickly. Everyone else has left and I can't stay too long." Xu Yixing stared at the lake. It was a sunny day and the water reflected light strongly, which was very hurtful to his eyes.

"It was the Second Prince who arranged for Wu Xueyan to come in. He said that it was because Miss Wu had begged him many times and he couldn't bear to refuse. At this moment, my uncle is scolding him in front, and the other princes have already left."

"He's talking nonsense." Why would Miss Wu ask the prince for help? Even if she did, why would he agree? No one would believe this explanation.

"That's bullshit. This move is to force Sun Ziyou to be responsible for her."

At any time, big shots always care more about face than small shots. Wu Xueyan risked her own face just to save the face of the Duke's Mansion. Once today's events were spread, the Duke's Mansion would have no choice but to let her deal with it.

A woman, who is so infatuated with her grandson that she worries about him to such an extent that she broke her leg for him three years ago, and now endures humiliation to express her love for him. The Sun family has no choice but to accept her kindness.

Xu Yixing frowned, "What do you mean by responsible or irresponsible? Is she married, or is she pregnant, or is she engaged? She is talking nonsense like that. Isn't she afraid of getting nothing when the time comes?"

Xu Yixing was dissatisfied because he saw through Sun Ziyou and felt that Wu Xueyan's behavior was not worth it. But when Lu Anyuan heard this, it was a sign of jealousy and reluctance to part with Sun Ziyou.

Lu Anyuan was unhappy, very unhappy, but he couldn't say it.

"So, how are you going to deal with this?"

Xu Yixing turned his head, a little puzzled: "I'm not Sun Ziyou, what do I need to deal with?"

"The fake has not been exposed yet. In everyone's eyes, Madam Sun is still in office. How could she let Wu Xueyan in? Aren't you afraid that your father will get angry and do something irrational?"

No wonder, Lu Anyuan didn't know that his father had already seen through the fake. Now, let alone letting Wu Xueyan marry in, even if his father gave his grandson ten or eight concubines, he wouldn't say a word.

But the old man can keep silent, whether Xu Yi can or not, she will not let Wu Xueyan in. She knows that admiration can sometimes make people blind, but she has stepped into the fire pit once, she will never let another infatuated woman repeat the same mistake!

It's not that she is kind, but she is judging others by her own standards. No one can be the grandson of worry.

"Well... do you have any way to make Wu Xueyan give up?"

She really still loves Sun Ziyou! Yixing still has him in her heart. Even though she has been engaged to him, she can't tolerate other women around Sun Ziyou.

Lu Anyuan's heart tightened a little and he felt like he was almost suffocating.

"I think, I think killing Sun Ziyou will be enough, right?"

"That's easy for you to say!" Xu Yixing glared at him fiercely. He was not reliable at all at the critical moment.

"Hehe." Lu Anyuan laughed bitterly and raised his hand to cover his heart. It was so painful.

"The land survey I told you about last time is already underway."

Xu Yixing immediately became interested: "When did this happen? Why haven't I heard about it? You look so bad, are you seasick?"

"That's right, it's what the emperor said this morning. I've handed it over to Shen Yue of Jingzhao Prefecture to handle it. Also, there may be some breakthroughs with the counterfeit."

"She has always been unwilling to talk about it, why did she suddenly change her mind?"

"As you said, the beauty trap worked. Mr. Yao didn't come to the mansion for treatment during that period, and she was worried. After returning, she had a few conversations and got some clues."

Xu Yixing clapped his hands excitedly. Great! This good news came just in time. I am so happy!

"Well, did she tell me where she buried me?"

"She doesn't know the exact location, but she has a rough idea. Don't worry, when we find it, I will definitely take you to see it."

Xu Yixing remained silent. Whether he looked or not, he would be dead. If he looked, he would not be able to live.

But there was one question she couldn't figure out. "What good would it do for the Second Prince to take on this responsibility for Wu Xueyan?"

"Maybe he hopes to gain support from the Duke's Mansion."

"Didn't you say that the Duke's Mansion supports the Fifth or Sixth Prince?"

"It's hard to predict what will happen in the world. In his eyes, your Xu family will definitely support me. The Duke's Mansion is not a monolithic entity. If I can replace the young lady and make your family break up with his family, at least it will ensure that the Sun family will not be biased towards me."