Chapter 356: Becoming the Master Here

That's how it is, making him feel very suppressed, his mood irritable, constantly throwing things, almost a bit perverse.

Mu Junzhu and her close friend Miss Xiao Xian have long wanted to visit Jixiang Yuan to see Qiao Mai, but they can't muster the courage together.

This time Princess Jiamei is marrying Hai Chuan, and the two of them really want to go.

Thinking about the day her husband will take office, the two secretly discuss and plan to go together that day.

Jixiang Yuan is holding a wedding celebration, and those court officials are delighted again; they are truly shameless, helping the princes deal with Qiao Mai's family on one hand while coveting others' food on the other.

Unfortunately, their Ruyi abacus miscalculated; Jixiang Yuan is indeed holding a celebration, but they won't be inviting guests.

Want to eat? Go to the Emperor's side.

And indeed, the Emperor is overjoyed because he can form a marriage alliance with a divine family; he had long forgotten the matter of the Seventh Prince, and the saying that the royal house is ruthless is not false at all.

Thus, the plan for Mu Junzhu and the other to come will also be ruined.

"Of course."

She was a guest here before, but from this day onward she became the host, sitting in the bridal chamber, she giggled foolishly.

The Old Emperor thought for a moment, "When the princess goes out, she can't just take three sheep. So, Father Emperor, dispatch a squad of Imperial Guard to follow. No, when you return, take them directly; thereafter they will be the guards of Jixiang Yuan."

After lunch, Qiao Mai handed the household over to her, giving her all the Account Book keys as well.

Eleventh Prince's face flushed, and he nodded, "Yes, Father Emperor."

"Let's go."

"Yes, Mother."

One must know that the more one builds private camps, the worse the outcome, because the one who sits on the Dragon Throne will, as his first act on the stage, suppress the most powerful faction.

Look at Fu Wang, neutral, supporting the current Emperor—how glorious!

Regardless of who becomes Emperor in the future, they will still only support the one seated on the Dragon Throne; that is the perspective of a farsighted person.

Eleventh Prince sighed, "I'm afraid it's related to me again."

Every time Ling'er sees her mother look relieved, she wants to laugh.

"Mother is getting old, it's no longer suitable to keep traveling back and forth; you are still young, aren't you just fond of going out?"

"Grandmother arranged three sturdy carriages for us, and the three sheep at home are coming with me."

"Father Emperor, the Empress can rest assured; on the day I entered the house, Grandmother handed the household to me, and even the accounts in Tianshui Town are to be collected by me and my younger sister-in-law together."

Since the capture and sentencing of the Seventh Prince, the capital has remained quiet, but beneath the surface the waves still surge.

"Then I shall grant you a month's leave; travel together. Eleventh Prince, you happen to be able to cultivate a bond with Miss Ling'er on the road."

"Just hurry back before the year ends; enjoy the journey, no need to save money."

But the little lamb in the carriage sensed ill intent from behind, bleated a few times toward the rear, and Hai Chuan and Eleventh Prince both turned to look.

"Thank you, Father Emperor."

"Haha, that works too, after all they are newlyweds; when shall they depart?"

They were all puzzled, wondering what exactly happened, how the Seventh Prince fell from power so quickly.

"Exactly, it's to stalk us; previously they didn't frame my mother, but this time they probably intend to capture us and then blackmail the Emperor and my mother. These people are truly detestable."

Yuan Jiaqi and Qiao Mai stood at the main gate, waving at them.

That merchant caravan also moved in; rather than being itinerant traders, they resembled the Escort Bureau transporting goods. Although Hai Chuan lacks martial skills, his observation is keen; he and Eleventh Prince watched from the window at the scene below.

"Just the two of you, little girls?"

"You definitely can't run away; Mother said the cause is you. Ling'er is to marry you, my family is your Yue Family, everyone knows our family's business makes a fortune daily; in the future it will be another little treasury for you."

"Don't laugh; this year go to Shexian to collect accounts, you and your sister-in-law go together."

Even so, other prince factions remain incorrigible; they risk their lives supporting an uncertain prince, and when he finally ascends the throne, you are still just a court official, of no use.

She and Hai Chuan have good impressions of each other, so they naturally like each other; the parents-in-law are good, the younger sister-in-law is good, and before arriving the Empress repeatedly reminded her.

Because there were three carriages and the space was large, they brought many items; when departing, the three sheep each boarded a separate carriage.

"Stay where we must stay; we have sheep, what's there to fear? You haven't seen it—my family's sheep each count as ten."

From the moment Ling'er and the others left the city, a tail followed behind them.

Qiao Mai, uneasy about these people, had Heizi secretly escort them all the way.

Marrying into the parents-in-law's house, she must, like an ordinary girl, serve her parents, treat her younger sister-in-law kindly, and never be arrogant. The Empress also secretly told her that her mother-in-law is exceptional; even the Emperor treats her with respect.

"The cargo has no weight at all; the wheels didn't sink in."

"It may be until the end of November."

Because on the wedding day, Princess Jiamei and Hai Chuan will hold the ceremony in the Imperial Palace, then be sent to the Qiao household for another ceremony.

Three days later for the return visit, Jiamei and Hai Chuan took several carriages of return gifts to the Imperial Palace.

"Huh? Mother, you want to discard even this?"

The court officials, upon realizing, felt regretful; those who had supported the Seventh Prince, some were dealt with, others clung on meekly, intending to later curry favor with Fu Wang, but they didn't even get a door opened for them.

Jia Mei is not foolish; with good upbringing and a clever mind, she naturally knows that Grandmother is very powerful.

When night fell, they arrived at a small town and checked into the only inn there.

"So impressive?"

Eleventh Prince took a deep breath, "Father Emperor, I have never left the house at my age; perhaps you could grant my brother-in-law a leave, and I will escort him together with Hai Chuan?"

Eleventh Prince couldn't help but pat the sheep's head; what they didn't know was that atop the carriage, a Teacup Dog was lying asleep.

"Understood, Mother."

A squad of Imperial Guard numbering twenty looked numerous, but they truly are no match for martial world masters.

"Brother-in-law, what do you think of the people behind us?"

"Empty carriage."

Those of the Seventh Prince's faction who escaped this disaster silently sweated, and the court officials arriving for the banquet were noticeably fewer; this is because the Emperor did not eradicate them completely, otherwise there would be even fewer.

"Hehe, you're right; it just so happens my sister‑in‑law and I love watching snow, and we spent over a month playing there—quite nice."

The sweet days passed quickly; before we knew it it was the end of November, Jia Mei and Ling'er had packed their belongings, and this time each of them brought two Wang Jiaru's Servant Girls.

Princess Jiamei finally married into Jixiang Yuan; this was what she had dreamed of.

It was only heard that Fu Wang's consort took a dog to Jing Ya; such a secret case was solved so easily— that was something they had been planning for a long time, sigh!

During the banquet, Old Emperor and Empress asked about Jia Mei's situation at her husband's family.

Could it really be that Heaven blessed Fu Wang's family? Was that purple‑gold aura real? It lingered over Fu Wang's house for a whole ten‑plus days.

Eleven Prince knows martial arts, but he isn't especially formidable; the others know no martial arts. The tail behind them is very cautious, always keeping distance from them; at a sudden glance one would think it was a caravan.

Old Emperor was very pleased, specially ordered the Imperial Kitchen to prepare many dishes, summoned Eleven Prince, and the three of them dined with the two.

When Jia Mei heard that she would go north with the young lady to collect accounts, she was also very happy, but she wasn't as exuberant as Ling'er seemed.

"Mother, you being a hands‑off Shopkeeper is really enjoyable."

Because she didn't need to socialize, that day she offered tea to her parents‑in‑law, received a big red envelope from them, and since the Qiao Family had few relatives, she didn't have to work so hard.

"Remember, you must not associate with the Tian family."

Hai Chuan's straightforwardness made Eleven feel especially comfortable; he chuckled.

"Then how much annual income does you, brother‑in‑law, have?"

"I have none; it's my mother's, not even my father's; these all belong to your mother‑in‑law."

"Is there a million taels or not??"

(End of chapter)