Shen Changyun said that there was no need to look for the Ninth Prince, and he really didn't need to look for him. After all, since he returned a year ago, he had already sent people to look for him based on his memory.

The Ninth Prince, who left Pingyang County and wandered around the world alone, has settled down in Yunzhou and has his own family.

"He is the same age as me. He got married last year and lives in...Jingyang City."

Li Qingqian's smile faded, and he lowered his head for a while, then raised his head and said to Shen Changyun: "Then let's go earlier and try not to disturb Madam Qingyu again."

These words sounded cold, but Shen Changyun knew that she was not so heartless as to really hate her mother because of these things, but she was just keeping them in mind.

Li Zhengkang also knew about Li Qingqian's visit to Yunzhou, and would definitely keep a close eye on Li Qingqian's every move for the sake of the Li family's reputation.

If she spent too much time with Madam Qingyu during this period, and if Li Zhengkang noticed something later, then Madam Qingyu's leisurely days in these years would be over.

After all, Cheng Zhaoling was the daughter of a capable and highly respected official in the past. In addition, Li Qingqian's uncle is now gaining more and more power in the court. If Jiang Huaijing wants to win over his confidants in the court in the future, he will definitely bring her back to the capital.

Li Qingqian would not reveal Madam Qingyu's true identity at this time, firstly for the sake of allowing her mother to continue living the life she likes, and secondly to avoid making things difficult for Shen Changyun.

Since this is the best ending, let's just continue living as it is now.

Shen Changyun smiled distressedly, "It's okay, we can just go quietly. If you miss your mother-in-law in the future, I will find an excuse to bring you to Yunzhou to visit her."

Since he said so, Li Qingqian naturally would not spoil the fun, so she smiled and nodded.

*

After all, it was they who prevented the Ninth Prince and his beloved wife from returning to their ancestral home in their previous life. Li Qingqian still felt quite guilty, so when the two of them went to the Ninth Prince's current residence, they brought many gifts from the capital.

When they knocked on the gate, the servant in the yard saw the two of them and warmly led them in.

The ninth prince took his mother's surname and was named Ning Zhou. He and his wife Han Huihui ran a silk business in Yunzhou.

When the two followed the servant to the door of the main house, they accidentally heard a loud noise inside, which sounded very familiar to them.

Li Qingqian poked Shen Changyun with her elbow and whispered, "Hey, why do I feel this scene is so familiar?"

Shen Changyun closed his eyes helplessly. Why did this kind of scene always happen to them?

Before, it was the Crown Prince and his wife, and now it is the Ninth Prince and his wife.

Li Qingqian thought to herself: After all, they are from the same family. The Ninth Prince and the Crown Prince really look alike.

The servant probably did not expect this scene. He had clearly received a visiting card from Master Shen and his wife two days ago, but it seemed as if the boss had forgotten about the matter and did not restrain his previous behavior at all.

So he smiled awkwardly, led the two of them to the pavilion in the courtyard to sit for a while, and the maid in the house went to report.

In a moment, the maid who went to report came to the pavilion and took them to the main house.

Ning Zhou had already sat in the main seat with a guilty conscience. When Han Huihui saw the two of them coming, she glared at her husband and smiled at them sheepishly, "You two have come from afar, but we didn't come to greet you. It's really rude. It's all my fault. I spoiled this kid."

Li Qingqian was also a little curious. It turned out that the Ninth Prince who was living among the common people was also so henpecked. It was similar to the scenes in her memory of the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess getting along with each other.

Ning Zhou stood up and bowed to Shen Changyun, saying, "Hello, Brother Shen. I have missed you very much since we parted a few months ago, and now I finally get to meet you."

Shen Changyun also pulled the corner of his mouth speechlessly, and introduced them to the couple with some pride: "This is the wife I mentioned before who has not yet married. In February, we got married."

Han Huihui liked Li Qingqian almost at first sight. She held her hand and said with a smile, "When my husband met Brother Shen, he told me that his wife was like a fairy. I thought it was just Brother Shen bragging, but I didn't expect that my sister is really more beautiful than he described, hehe."

Li Qingqian also felt that Han Huihui was very pleasing to the eye. She slowly let down her guard and said, "Sister Hui, you are so kind."

Mr. and Mrs. Ning Zhou invited the two to stay for lunch.

During the meal, Shen Changyun talked about asking the two of them to follow him and Li Qingqian back to Beijing, but Ning Zhou and Han Huihui looked at each other and remained silent.

When he left home, Ning Zhou had already started to remember things, and over the years he clearly remembered what his mother said to him before she died.

He knew that his life experience was rather special, but due to the unexpected disaster that his mother had suffered during her lifetime, he was really unwilling to go to the capital and call that man his father.

Seeing their conflicted expressions, Shen Changyun held the wine glass and slowly told them the shocking fact.

"What did you say?" Ning Zhou was shocked. "You mean the prince wants to force..."

Li Qingqian quickly glanced outside the door and stopped him from talking, "Master Ning! This matter should not be made public."

Ning Zhou also covered his mouth in fear. He was actually aware of the seriousness of the matter, but he did not expect that the child in the palace would be so bold that he could even force the emperor to abdicate.

And this Prince Shen, whom I just met last year and is the emperor's nephew, is so bold. Did the two of them join forces to do this?

"So, this trip to Beijing is actually a deal between that person and us?" Han Huihui asked with a frown.

The prince could allow them to come to Beijing and enjoy the wealth and splendor that Ning Zhou had been owed for more than a decade, and they and their husbands had to cooperate with the prince to build momentum for the new emperor, win him a good reputation as a "friendly brother" and consolidate their foundation in the future.

Shen Changyun nodded.

Han Huihui thought about it and said to Ning Zhou, "My husband, this is not a bad idea."

Li Qingqian looked at her with even more admiration, thinking that this lady was also a sober person with plans in her mind.

Although Jiang Huaijing had his own purposes in letting the two of them come to Beijing this time, he was kind in his actions.

If the two of them refused to go back, over time, people would inevitably suspect that they were plotting to usurp the throne.

People who fight for power and profit often assume the worst of others in order to protect themselves.

Jiang Huaijing brought them to the capital so that he could keep an eye on their every move.

If they do not return to Beijing for a long time, it may sound like they are not seeking fame, wealth or status, but in the eyes of some people, they will inevitably suspect that Ning Zhou is raising troops and accumulating strength abroad with the intention of rebellion.

After all, it is still unknown what a prince who can even force abdication will do to the two of them.

Ning Zhou was not a stubborn person. After his wife's suggestion, he also thought of this aspect. So he nodded and agreed to follow Li Qingqian and Shen Changyun back to Beijing.

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