After the Lu Ming Banquet, Shen Xiyue and Murong Xuan returned to the Prince's Mansion.

In the middle of the night, Mao Ping and Shuang Ye returned home. While reporting the situation of Prince Duan, they burned the white clothes used to dress up as the Bodhisattva.

"Your Highness, Madam, it has been done. Frost Leaf was dressed as a Bodhisattva, and Prince Duan believed it immediately without any doubt... I didn't even say anything, but Prince Duan had already made up his mind."

"Is that so?" Shen Xiyue smiled slightly: "Then let's wait for good news."

"Yes."

-

The next day.

Prince Duan brought his princess into the palace to meet Concubine Qi early in the morning.

Concubine Qi didn't want to see him at first, but Prince Duan said it was for her birthday. Concubine Qi immediately thought of her eldest son who was far away in Jingchu, and asked him to enter the Yikun Palace.

The Yikun Palace was as luxurious as usual, but no longer as lively as before.

After all, Emperor You'an no longer likes Concubine Qi as much as before. With less favor, Concubine Qi has become less flamboyant and more depressed.

Even Concubine Fang, who used to kneel down to serve him, was nowhere to be seen.

Now, Concubine Qi is concerned about her eldest son, Prince Yao. In her opinion, he is her only hope.

When Prince Duan walked into the palace, Concubine Qi was leaning on the beauty chair, crying sadly thinking about her son.

Seeing Prince Duan and his wife coming in, he hurriedly stood up and asked with a burning gaze: "Fourth Brother, are you willing to go to Jingchu? Your eldest brother said that he prepared a birthday gift for mother. Go and see your eldest brother on behalf of mother..."

Prince Duan, contrary to his usual behavior, responded very gently: "Yes, mother, I am willing to go. I am willing to go and see my eldest brother for you. I am willing to find a way to bring my eldest brother back to the capital."

Seeing that Fourth Prince had suddenly become obedient and did not disobey her, Concubine Qi's expression softened a bit:

"Okay, okay, mother knows that you are as filial as your brother. Brothers are friendly and respectful to each other... How wonderful! From now on, you should assist your eldest brother, understand?

And your princess is incompetent and can't keep a child...How about I marry you a wife who is good at giving birth?"

Hearing Concubine Qi say this, Qi Wan, who came in with her, turned pale. Prince Duan's eyes also turned cold and he couldn't help but turn his face away.

After a moment, he turned back and looked at Concubine Qi, saying, "My eldest brother's matter is more important, so mother, don't worry about me."

"Okay, okay, you've grown up." Concubine Qi was even happier.

"Then I will go to see father right now and tell him that this is mother's wish. If father agrees, I will set off for Jingchu today." Prince Duan said in a gentle voice.

Concubine Qi was stunned for a moment, she was so happy that she forgot to shed tears: "Okay! Okay! Go quickly! Go quickly!"

Prince Duan hummed, lowered his eyelids, and a cold smile appeared at the corner of his lips. He turned around and pulled Qi Wan out, as if he couldn't pretend to stay in Yikun Palace for another second.

He couldn't understand how there could be such a biased mother in the world!

Why doesn’t God send down lightning to strike her to death!

-

In the Hall of Nourishing Heart.

As mentioned yesterday, Liao Wei brought his father and grandfather into the palace to discuss matters.

Emperor You'an and Crown Prince Murong Xuan were already waiting.

"Office studies?"

Emperor You'an was also shocked by this idea.

However, after a brief thought, he agreed immediately. The huge reputation and popular support behind this were something that no emperor could refuse.

"Since the Crown Prince has assigned this task to Liao Bangyan, Liao Bangyan should put more effort into it... Well, we can also separate a branch in charge of education from the Ministry of Households, and give it the same rank as Wan Zhuangyuan, and give it the title of Seventh Rank to supervise it."

Emperor You'an let out a long sigh and looked at the prince again: "Prince, you have a good eye for people."

Everyone was happy to hear the emperor's words.

It seems that the one being praised is the prince, but in fact, even Liao Wei's family is being praised.

Liao Wei was given a real job and was recognized by the emperor. He was very happy and hurried to express his gratitude: "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."

Murong Xuan was also thinking, in this way, the Ministry of Revenue would be divided into three parts... Hey, what's the difference between that and holding it in his hands?

Everyone was very interested in office learning, so they began to discuss some details.

"Since we are going to do it, we will naturally open schools all over Dashun, including private schools for beginners, advanced schools, and colleges for advanced studies..."

"good idea."

"The teacher's tuition can also be collected from students and then distributed uniformly by the court..."

"It's natural."

"Students don't have to worry about books. The Crown Princess's Wansheng Bookstore has everything..."

"appropriate."

When Prince Duan asked for an audience outside the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, Emperor You'an was in high spirits and only asked Eunuch Shi to ask him what he wanted. When he heard that he just wanted to go to Jingchu to see Prince Yao on behalf of Concubine Qi, Emperor You'an immediately agreed.

-

After getting Emperor You'an's approval, Prince Duan left the palace without looking back.

"Your Majesty..."

In the carriage, Qi Wan was in a state of anxiety. She endured it again and again, but finally couldn't help it anymore and begged, "My Lord, it's my fault. I will take good care of myself and give birth to another child for you as soon as possible... The Qi family has fallen, please don't divorce me, okay? Otherwise, I will really die."

Before she entered the palace, she was still dreaming of becoming a queen.

But after seeing Prince Duan kneeling before Concubine Qi, they thought that Prince Duan had given up that position and would start to assist Prince Yao wholeheartedly as he did in the past.

Prince Duan stopped arguing, and Concubine Qi said those words again... What should she do!

"What are you talking about? This king will not divorce you."

When Prince Duan saw Qi Wan's begging face, he felt sad. Even though he didn't like her, he couldn't help but reach out and hold her in his arms. He said with pity: "You are my first wife, so you will naturally be the one who will grow old with me. You have to watch me step by step, sit on the position of crown prince, and then sit on the throne."

Even...even if I can't make you the queen, I will still give you the position of a noble concubine.

Qi Wan: “?”

Didn't the prince give up the fight for the throne just now? Why is he saying such things now? Is there something she hasn't noticed? Or does the prince have some new plan that she doesn't know about...

Qi Wan felt as if her brain was not working properly, but Prince Duan's comfort made her feel much more at ease.

Prince Duan sent Qi Wan back to the palace, changed to another carriage, and immediately left the city with his guards, heading towards Jingchu.

He reached into his waist pouch and took out a small porcelain bottle, clenched it tightly in his hand, and smiled indifferently. It’s great, everything is over.

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