Chapter 244: Stirring Up Trouble at the Wedding

"Mrs. He really knows how to joke. As you said, she's now the Princess of Qingxuan Kingdom, and the one she's to marry is the Protector Duke. I'm just an unsanctioned concubine, nameless, without status or power. What can I possibly do?"

Cang Yun examined Liu Yuniang's expression and saw that although she spoke lightly, her brows and eyes were filled with deep hatred.

She knew the Consort was right; Liu Yuniang would never be content, and as long as there was a chance, she wouldn't be satisfied.

For a woman like Liu Yuniang, once she can turn the tables, any role she takes will have an opportunity.

Thinking of this, she looked at Liu Yuniang and said, "If there were a chance for a mother‑son reunion, would you be willing?"

Liu Yuniang's heart leapt; her eyes fixed on Cang Yun, seeing her serious expression, not at all joking. After a pause she asked, "What do you mean?"

The Consort said, "As long as you can do one thing, the Consort can ensure a mother‑son reunion. Moreover, if Liu Yuniang doesn't wish to stay in the capital, she can send you elsewhere. If you don't want to leave the capital, you may present other requests."

Liu Yuniang knew that nothing falls from the sky, and after thinking she asked, "Exactly what do you want me to do?"

"It's not a big deal: on the day the Protector Duke and Princess Nankang have their grand wedding, Liu Yuniang just needs to go find Princess Nankang and reminisce."

Liu Yuniang: …

This would have her dig up Di Yue Nu's secrets and embarrass her on the wedding day.

She had long known that Consort Rong was not someone to be trifled with: she smoothly divorced Prince Qi, then attached herself to the Crown Prince, entered the Dong Gong as she wished, and now has become the new emperor's most favored and only pregnant consort in the Hou Gong. Could such a woman be simple?

She always considered herself somewhat clever and resourceful, but compared with Consort Rong, she was truly insignificant.

"What if I want to enter the General's residence as a legitimate concubine?" Liu Yuniang had never been able to swallow this grievance in her life; with an illegitimate name and unsanctioned status, even if she couldn't become the General's wife, she could at least be a concubine, couldn't she?

Why should she have to take her son far away? The General's estate also includes a share for her son; she must fight for his portion.

Moreover, Madam Ming hasn't spent much time with her son yet. If she could now become a concubine in the General's residence, with the Consort's help raising the child before her, then mother and son would finally be truly stable.

Cang Yun was startled, not expecting the Consort to have guessed so accurately. She immediately said, "That's no problem. If Liu Yuniang enters the General's residence, how could she watch her son being raised by others? As long as you handle the matter, the Consort will certainly help you bring the child back to raise yourself."

Liu Yuniang's eyes flickered uncertainly; after careful thought she said, "Fine, I'll do it!"

She had no real connection with Di Yue Nu; back then Di Yue Nu had left her face bloodied, nearly costing her life. If she hadn't painstakingly restrained Ming Zan, who knows if she would be buried in a pit now.

Moreover, Di Yue Nu had promised to join forces, but she fled overnight, leaving her behind without care. Since that's the case, this debt must be settled properly.

Consort Rong was indeed ruthless, knowing how to truly strike a blow. If she were to expose Di Yue Nu's deeds at the Protector Duke's wedding, it would be like crushing Di Yue Nu's very face to the ground, and this princess would become a laughingstock, unable to flaunt her princely bearing thereafter.

Ruthless, truly ruthless!

Since Liu Yuniang had agreed, she looked at Cang Yun and said, "If I go alone, I'm afraid I'll be caught by Di Yue Nu's men after saying just a few words."

"Don't worry about that. I'll arrange people to cooperate with you then. In short, you won't be in any danger; just see to it that the matter is handled properly," Cang Yun said with a smile.

"Alright, it's settled," Liu Yuniang said, "When can I reunite with my son?"

Cang Yun knew Liu Yuniang was seeking a guarantee, fearing the Consort might renege. After a moment she said, "The Consort has an excellent relationship with Madam Xiao. If you enter the General's residence and Madam Xiao puts in a word for you, it will be a done‑deal."

Madam Xiao referred to the young lady Ming Yuhua, who had once shouted at her, now a hot‑shot minister's wife beside His Majesty.

If Ming Yuhua can intervene, Liu Yuniang will be at ease.

After handling this, Cang Yun left, sent a messenger back to the palace, and it was settled.

Rong Luoge received Cang Yun's letter, her smile couldn't be hidden. Since Cang Yun got married, she's been more decisive—He Huan must have taught her well.

When Han Xinglan returned that night, she told him the matter; Han Xinglan laughed, "Then it'll be a real spectacle. If you hadn't mentioned it, I'd have forgotten there was such a person."

Rong Luoge added, "I just remembered, the only one who knows Di Yue Nu's background is Liu Yuniang. Back then Princess Dowager Ming tried to use Liu Yuniang to investigate Di Yue Nu, and that move now works wonders for us."

After washing up and changing, Han Xinglan walked over and sat, looking at Rong Luoge, "Shall I greet Xiao Shen?"

"No need, I'll tell Ming Yuhua tomorrow." Rong Luoge laughed, "It's been ages since I've seen her; she's about to give birth, so we can still meet before that."

"Fine, you handle it." Han Xinglan grabbed Rong Luoge's hand and headed to the study, "Come with me to see the new drawings from the Ministry of Works. They revised the plans you drew; let's see if they match your vision."

"That fast?"

"The Ministry of Works is usually idle; it's rare to have a task that would slow them down, so I ordered them." Han Xinglan said.

Rong Luoge happily followed Han Xinglan to view the drawings; she was truly amazed— the Ministry's professionalism showed in the exquisite, clear, and easily understandable plans.

"This is well drawn. Have them make another copy for me; later I can look at the plans and get a good sense of our market." Rong Luoge said happily.

"Sure, tomorrow I'll have them copy this one. Not a big deal. What do you think about moving the Military Engineering Bureau here?" Han Xinglan replied.

Rong Luoge was startled, "Why are you suddenly thinking of moving the Military Engineering Bureau here?"

Han Xinglan pointed to a corner of the drawing, "Place it here; entry and exit are convenient, and I want to separate the Military Engineering Bureau from the Ministry of War."

Rong Luoge was taken aback, "Does that mean the Minister of War is at fault?"

If Kang Jinsi betrays His Majesty, that wouldn't be good news for them.