The abandoned queen is reborn: she makes the prince cry and seizes the throne!

The autumn weather in the city could not reach the private room with closed windows. Unlike the lively atmosphere at Ji Mengshu's place, Ning Rongzhang felt exceptionally calm all over.

Prince Wu laughed and said, "My dear nephew, you and I are conspiring together. If it weren't for your majesty's crazy desire to consolidate power by reducing Pan's power, how could the Prince of Changping have died?"

The power of the princes in the Dali Dynasty had accumulated over generations, and it was impossible for it not to become a major threat to the emperor. However, Ning Huaixuan ascended the throne at a young age and did not have much power. He was so stubborn in suppressing the princes. Although the princes flattered and obeyed on the surface, they were actually dissatisfied in their hearts long ago.

"Uncle is right. Your Majesty is young and has not considered many things. The Dali Dynasty still needs a virtuous monarch." In the capital city, the imperial court was like a tight iron barrel. Many things from the outside world were beautified and passed to the imperial court. Therefore, they did not see the hardships of sleeping in the open air, nor the separation of flesh and blood.

Prince Wu seemed pleased and laughed heartily, then continued, "Don't worry, my dear nephew. Western Xinjiang is remote, and there is a drought this year. His Majesty will never take back your fiefdom and use the court's money to govern Western Xinjiang. You can rest assured."

They talked a lot more slowly, and seeing that it was getting late, Prince Wu left the teahouse carefully under the escort of his personal guards.

As soon as Prince Wu left, Ah San, who was guarding the door, pushed it open and came in, "Prince?"

The man's fingers were casually playing with the thin teacup, with a playful smile on his lips, "Asan, your Majesty is indeed living a leisurely life. The drought this year is quite serious. Many places have suffered from famine. The barbarians in the north often harass the border. Contact the people in the court and ask them to report all these things to your Majesty. The more serious the better."

Ah San lowered his hands, his eyes stern, "I understand."

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After saying goodbye in the teahouse, Ji Yuanzheng took Ji Mengshu back to the Ji Mansion. The servant at the door swiftly moved the footstool down, and after the person walked into the mansion, he asked a little and found out that they went to the teahouse.

Then he trotted to Zelan Courtyard and reported everything he saw to Ji Ningqiu. The latter smiled knowingly and said, "It turned out to be in a teahouse. Since she likes that kind of place so much, why not leave her with a deep impression..."

The maid who used to follow Ji Ningqiu had long disappeared, and Ji Ningqiu was not happy with the people around her, so she asked the second wife for a smart maid who not only had many ideas but was also active in thinking.

Ji Ningqiu stroked her long, round nails, a sinister smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, "She treated me like that, didn't she think that one day, all this would be directed at her?"

The maid Linglong massaged her legs and asked, "Does the young lady have any ideas?"

After leaning over to listen, Linglong was stunned. The second young lady of the Ji family was indeed a cruel and ruthless person.

Although the Second Lady agreed in her heart that Ji Ningqiu should use some tricks to fight for her own future, she could not give up her efforts on the surface and was still arranging Ji Ningqiu's marriage in private.

With the blessing of Prime Minister Ji, many people wanted to marry into the Ji family. Even though Ji Kang's only daughter had been designated as the future queen, this did not prevent others from wanting to marry into the other two daughters of the Ji family.

All the families that came to visit were wealthy ones in the city. The second wife was a little worried, but she didn't say she was in a hurry about her daughter's marriage. She just chatted with them casually, and her leisurely look made the matchmaker a little anxious.

You say the Second Madam doesn't care about the Second Miss's marriage? She receives many guests every day. You say the Second Madam cares about the Second Miss's marriage? She is so hesitant and has no final decision. The wife of Cheng Yushi has visited her several times, but she has not even seen the Second Miss.

The second lady said that the girl was too shy to meet strangers.

After sending the Censor's wife away in a friendly manner, the Second Lady finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was really tiring to strike the right balance in maintaining a relationship with someone that was neither too close nor too distant.

Ji Yuanzheng accompanied Ji Mengshu all the way and was not in a hurry to return to his own residence. It was obvious that he had something to say. Both of them were silent on the way without saying a word.

It was not until they saw Ji Xiuwen halfway that Ji Mengshu spoke in a hoarse voice, "Third brother... shouldn't third brother be in the academy at this time?"

The third son, Ji Xiuwen, is a student in an academy, studying with a famous teacher and preparing for the imperial examination.

Ji Xiuwen had a gentle face, and he smiled before he spoke, "Madam got out of school early today, and I thought it's been a long time since I came to see you, big brother..."

So that's how it is. Seeing that the two brothers seemed to have something to say, Ji Mengshu made an excuse to leave. Ji Xiuwen flashed in front of her and scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "Fifth sister, what Ranran said before was unintentional. She always likes to play. Maybe she heard the servants chatting in the mansion and misunderstood you. Fifth sister, don't take it to heart..."

He is Ji Ranran's elder brother, so naturally he has to side with his sister in everything.

But hurt is hurt, and you can't just say sorry to erase the wound. Ji Mengshu shook his head, with no expression on his face, "Third brother is in a serious condition."

Perhaps seeing that she was in a bad mood, Ji Xiuwen didn't say much. He stuffed the oil-paper bag in his hand to Ji Yuanzheng and left in a hurry.

There was no response from his calls. Ji Yuanzheng had no choice but to carry the oil paper bag into Fulanxuan.

After the thin linen rope was untied, the delicate pastries were still warm. Ji Yuanzheng chuckled, "You said you haven't seen me for a long time... It's obviously to apologize to Ah Shu."

Ji Mengshu didn't even look at him, and said in a very cold voice, "Who wants his apology?"

The whole family had indeed become somewhat estranged after that incident. Ji Yuan was putting the cakes aside and placing them in a place where she couldn't see them. "Tell me about yourself, why did you go to a place like the Colosseum?"

Ji Mengshu lowered his head, "I've been feeling uneasy lately, always thinking someone is trying to harm me, so I went to the Colosseum to buy a few secret guards."

Ji Yuanzheng laughed in silence, "You are so young, you haven't even had your coming-of-age ceremony yet, and as the apple of our Ji family's eye, who would have the guts to harm you?"

She just looks young, but her past and present lives combined are older than my brother. Ji Mengshu muttered a few words in a low voice, saying that ghosts and gods are hard to explain, and it will only make people think that she is mentally abnormal.

She talked on and on for a long time. Ji Yuanzheng forbade her to go to that kind of place again, and told her to tell him if she needed anything.

It was a disguised approval of her actions today, but thinking of the foul smell of the Colosseum, it really made people lose their appetite.

The food was placed on the table, but Ji Mengshu had no appetite.