After rebirth, I teamed up with the scumbag's mistress

Old Mrs. Li took the tea and took a sip.

"Okay, we are a family from now on. If Sanlang does anything to let you down, tell me and I will take care of it for you." Old Mrs. Li said with a smile.

"Wanqing thanks mother-in-law for your kindness." Lu Wanqing said.

As Old Lady Li said this, Lu Wanqing suddenly had an epiphany. She didn't do anything to Old Lady Li.

However, she had asked Li Jianzhang to leave his concubine and send his eldest son away.

My mother-in-law might hold a grudge against her because of this.

After all, what grandmother doesn’t love her eldest grandson?

Lu Wanqing suddenly understood.

On the other side, in the imperial palace, inside the emperor’s Qiankun Hall.

His Majesty had just finished playing a game of chess with Liang Jiuan.

The emperor sighed and said, "It seems that there is already some rift between you brothers, and it is difficult to get along. The crown prince is the oldest and has been the heir for a long time. He has not made any major mistakes, and I don't have the heart to reduce his power. Your second brother is smart, has a little reputation, and is kind to wise men. But you live together in the capital, and if you continue like this, disputes will definitely arise."

"During the last winter hunt, if you hadn't obtained the evidence and if the lady of the Liu family hadn't testified for you, you would have been the one in trouble. Your health is not good, so you should stay away from this place and go to your fiefdom." The emperor continued.

Liang Jiuan thought that the fiefdom of Funan was too far away, and it would probably be difficult for him to see his parents again after leaving, so he couldn't help but shed tears silently.

"Dad, I can't bear to leave you. I want to stay with you and fulfill my filial duty." Liang Jiuan declined.

Liang Jiuan knew that if he went there with great enthusiasm, it would only arouse the emperor's suspicion.

Besides, he had already understood that this dispute could not be avoided by hiding.

"Although Kyoto is a bit far from Funan, it is also in Da Qi. If I miss you, I will go to see you. You will also be summoned to the capital during the New Year, so don't be too sad." The emperor comforted Liang Jiuan.

So Liang Jiuan went back and started preparing to go to Funan.

However, in recent days, the emperor received related memorials one after another during the morning court.

The contents of these memorials all said that the people around King Jing were extremely happy when they heard that King Jing was going to Funan.

Judging from the look of King Jing, I’m afraid he won’t come back after he leaves.

After receiving these memorials, the emperor was wondering what King Jing meant by this. Could it be that he had some plan to get out of his control?

Not long after, the emperor was reviewing memorials in the imperial study when he unexpectedly met another important court official, Li Xiang.

When Li Xiang saw the emperor, he bowed and said straight to the point, "I heard that Your Majesty wants King Jing to go to the vassal state now?"

The emperor nodded, "That's right."

"I think this is inappropriate." Li Xiang replied respectfully.

"What? Tell me," said the emperor.

"Prince Jing is a military genius with extraordinary courage and insight. If he is sent to Funan, he may cause trouble," said Li Xiang.

The emperor thought of how Liang Jiuan had gone on an expedition last time and how he had managed to bring his troops back safely despite the dire situation, and he began to feel even more suspicious.

"Prince Jing is weak and has no ambition to ascend to the throne," said the emperor.

"Your Majesty is wrong. Even if King Jing is like this, who knows that the people behind King Jing have no ambitions? No factions?" Li Xiang said dimly.

The emperor was startled and drafted an edict, asking Liang Jiuan to continue staying in Kyoto.

As soon as the decree was issued, the Second Prince's mansion became bustling with activity.

"Your Highness is truly amazing and has unique insights," a civil servant flattered.

"I must keep my fifth brother under my nose, so he can't get away. But if he goes to Funan, the mountains are high and the roads are long. He has land and army. How can I monitor him? How can I control him?" The second prince picked up the teacup on the tea table, took a sip of tea and said lightly.

The second prince looked at the civil servant and said, "Do you think this is true?"

The civil servant nodded and said respectfully, "Your Highness the Second Prince is right."

The second prince walked to the desk and wrote a note.

"Prepare a cart of gold and silver items for use." The second prince turned and instructed the servant beside him.

“By the way, please give this note to General Guo first.” The second prince handed the note in his hand to the servant.

Soon, the servant came back.

The second prince got on the carriage and went to the Guo Mansion, which was just a small courtyard with two entrances.

The second prince was led by the Guo family's maid to the flower hall for receiving guests.

At this time, Guo Hujun was sitting in the flower hall drinking.

"Your Highness, would you like some? This is the best daughter's red wine."

The second prince shook his head. "No, thank you for your kindness, General Guo. I am optimistic about your ability and hope that you will take up the position here. Is you interested?"

Guard General Guo shook his head repeatedly, "Your Highness, King Jing and I have a life-long friendship. It was King Jing who saved me from danger. Now I am an official in King Jing's mansion. The only way I can repay King Jing's kindness is to die."

The second prince smiled and said, "I am moved by the loyalty of the guard, but one cannot live on being moved. I have prepared a cart of gold and silver objects. If Guard Guo comes to work here, these things will all belong to Guard Guo."

"But if I abandon His Highness Prince Jing just for these valuables, wouldn't I be considered a villain who only cares about money and forgets about loyalty? What use would His Highness have for such a villain?" General Guo said in a loud voice.

The second prince laughed angrily, flicked his sleeves and left.

Soon, General Guo was assassinated several times, but fortunately he escaped danger in the end.

The generals around Liang Jiuan were all like General Guo, who were seduced by the second prince one after another.

Surprisingly, not a single person defected.

When Liang Jiuan knew these things, he became more and more depressed.

They were obviously close brothers, and he never thought of competing with his elder and second brothers.

But why is my second brother so aggressive and refuses to let me go?

Liang Jiuan got tired of drinking in the mansion, so he went to a restaurant to drink.

This restaurant happened to be opened by the Liu family.

When Liu Yuefu came to collect the debt that day, she saw Liang Jiuan, who was drunk and had a red face.

"Yue Fu, Yue Fu, you're here." When Liang Jiuan saw Liu Yue Fu coming, he ran downstairs.

He must be drunk, he didn't even call Madam Liu.

"Yue Fu, how do you know I'm...here? Huh?" Liang Jiuan said with a red face due to drunkenness.

"I'm not here to see you. This restaurant belongs to the Liu family, and I'm here to collect the bill." Liu Yuefu said helplessly.

Liang Jiuan grabbed Liu Yuefu's sleeve and said with a smile, "Yours? No wonder the wine tastes so good."

Liu Yuefu calmly pulled back her sleeves and said, "As long as Your Highness likes it."

"Come on, Yuefu, let's have a couple of drinks together." Liang Jiuan took Liu Yuefu to his private room.

As a result, he took the wrong path and it was only with Liu Yuefu's guidance that he found the place.

"Your Highness, please sit here and rest for a while. I'll ask the waiter to bring you a bowl of sobering soup." Liu Yuefu said.

Liu Yuefu turned around and tried to leave, but Liang Jiuan grabbed her sleeve and said, "Yuefu, I'm so sad, can you stay with me?"