After reading my mind, Daddy, why don't you smile?

Shangguan Shu put down his pen and sighed, "Actually, I don't want to go either."

He couldn't get along among the princes-in-law and was excluded.

But he was so humble that he wanted to go, because every time he went, he felt that Zhao Ying loved him very much. He was simply the treasure in Zhao Ying's heart. At one point he even felt that in Zhao Ying's heart, he was more important than Yue'er.

It's a really pleasant feeling.

What was even more pleasing was that someone outside the door announced that Zhao Ying was here to see him.

Shangguan Shu's eyes lit up, and he lifted his robe neatly and went forward.

"Ying'er..."

Then the next second, he was dazzled by what was in Zhao Ying's arms.

What is that so bright?

Shangguan Shu faced the light and couldn't see clearly.

Just as I was wondering, the familiar baby voice sounded in my mind again.

[Daddy is dressed so plainly, why doesn't he wear flowers? He must not have his mother to make him jewelry, right? Is it because his mother is too stingy that he wants to steal my rich mother? ]

Shangguan Shu: ...Okay, he knows what it is.

Shangguan Shu narrowed his eyes and looked over, and saw Shangguan Qingyue grinning and looking at him, with a golden glow on his head. Just looking at him from a distance made people want to worship him, and they thought that the little Buddha had come to the world!

Shangguan Shu smiled helplessly and reached out to hug Shangguan Qingyue.

The moment I got it... wow, it's quite heavy. How many things did I carry with me?

Zhao Ying found a seat and sat down.

Yu Xi brought the tea and then walked out.

"Ying'er, do you have something to talk to me about?"

Zhao Ying looked at Shangguan Shu indifferently, and suddenly curved her lips into a smile, which made Shangguan Shu's eyes a little confused.

Zhao Ying said softly, "There are some things... There have been too many gifts recently, and I have been keeping a record of the list. Today, Houzhu told me that the warehouse is full, and some things are difficult for us to keep. I thought about returning them quietly after the New Year."

"But during this period of time, I am afraid that someone may have some bad intentions. It would be fine if they lost some ordinary things, but if they lost something important, it would cause some trouble. So I came to discuss with you. Today, I will seal the big warehouse. The big warehouse is your warehouse, so I came to ask you."

After they got married, Shangguan Shu was the one who supported the family, and she was the housekeeper. All the expenses came from Shangguan Shu's big warehouse. Part of her dowry and personal property was kept in the small warehouse in Qianyuan, and part was kept in the princess's mansion ten miles away.

Shangguan Shu was a wealthy man, and his family was a noble family with a long history. Before her Zhao family moved into the Forbidden City, the Shangguan family was already a prosperous and powerful family in the capital, so their family wealth was very rich.

Shangguan Shu was quite generous to her. Whenever he had new things, he would send them to her Qianyuan in boxes. She was always in charge of the household expenses. When it came to the year-end settlement, she would be dazzled by looking at the account books.

In the past, she had never suspected Shangguan Shu of having ulterior motives, so she had never been on guard.

Now, Zhao Yao is short of money, she can't let Shangguan Shu keep a strange woman!

Shangguan Shu nodded after hearing this, "You are right. You are the mistress of the house when it comes to household affairs. You don't need to ask me when you make a decision. I always trust you."

Zhao Ying did not say anything else, but just said, "In that case, leave the key with me first." She changed the subject and said, "You are now unemployed at home and have no official salary. I heard that you have a lot of social engagements recently. If you are short of money, let Yu Xi come to me. I will give you as much as you need. Don't worry, I will not set any limits for you."

The words were caring, considerate and beyond reproach.

Shangguan Shu, however, had no intention of listening to what followed. His mind and eyes were filled with what Zhao Ying said, "I heard that you have had a lot of social engagements recently..." What does this mean? It means that although Zhao Ying doesn't see him, she is secretly asking about him and is concerned about him!

Shangguan Shu was distracted for a long time, until he felt a sharp pain between his nails. He suddenly came to his senses, looked down, and his eyes widened.

Shangguan Qingyue sat on his lap, holding his fingers with one hand and a hairpin with the other, with a sharp gaze, carefully using the hairpin to open his fingernails...

The child is quiet, he must be doing something naughty...

[Daddy's fingers are so long. If I put the hairpins into Daddy's fingers, wow, they will look really good and won't fall off easily. Daddy will definitely like it! ]

[Daddy, don’t be sad. Although you have a stingy mother, you have a generous daughter... Yueer will give you all five hairpins! Don’t be so moved that you cry!]

Shangguan Shu: ...

Zhao Ying: Phew...her Yue'er is so filial!

Shangguan Shu pulled his hand away expressionlessly and looked at Zhao Ying, but he put on a smile and said, "Ying'er, there is no need for Yu Xi and Yu Jie to find you. If I need money, I can just go to Qianyuan to find you."

Zhao Ying: ...

Shangguan Qingyue: [Oh, my mother is so pitiful. Not only does she have to support five brothers and sisters, but she also has to support my father...]

[Speaking of which, why did my traitor father suddenly want to resign? 】

[How can you rebel after resigning from office? 】

[Let me think... Is it time for the imperial examination leak case to start? I remember it was around the Chinese New Year...]

Shangguan Qingyue was speaking without noticing that Shangguan Shu's body stiffened.

Zhao Ying narrowed her eyes and looked at Shangguan Shu with an unfriendly look.

What is the imperial examination leak case?

Could it be that Shangguan Shu did something behind her back again?

Shangguan Shu felt like he had a thorn in his back and was extremely anxious. He had finally managed to ease his relationship with Zhao Ying, but then this incident happened... He didn't want to disrupt the happy and comfortable life that was like walking on thin ice, so couldn't he just indulge in it for a moment longer?

He swallowed his saliva, his face calmed down, and he explained to Zhao Ying in a low voice, "Ying'er, listen to me..."

This matter was indeed planned by him before, but he has been paying no attention to what is happening outside recently and has forgotten about it.

At this moment, a message came from outside, "Second Master and Zhou Hanlin are here..."

Shangguan Shu frowned.

Although he forgot about this incident, Shangguan Zhu, a key member of Shangguan Shu Group, did not forget it.

This is the most crucial step to overthrow the prince.

The Crown Prince is deeply favored by the Emperor and has a firm seat in the Eastern Palace. It is not easy to overthrow him. The only way is to alienate him from Emperor Jianxi step by step!

Last night, Emperor Jianxi summoned the chief examiner Liu Xiang and the deputy examiner Zhou Changsheng. Emperor Jianxi suddenly had an idea and came up with a good topic. He specially summoned the two of them to draft the topic and seal the paper.

Two months before the spring examination, the topic had already been prepared.

And just after Liu Xiang and Zhou Changsheng left the palace, the imperial examination questions, like wild weeds growing wildly in spring, instantly covered the entire capital.

Shangguan Zhu brought Zhou Changsheng here, firstly to commend Zhou Changsheng, and secondly to ask Shangguan Shu what to do next. Most importantly, he wanted to remind him not to forget their goal!

He believed that his wise and decisive elder brother might indulge in the gentleness of the world for a while, but he would eventually wake up.

At this point, emotions can no longer control their minds. Even if not for Princess Huai'an, he will aim for the throne and fulfill their long-cherished wish.

"Your humble servant Zhou Changsheng pays respect to Your Highness!"

[Zhou Changsheng? It turns out he is Zhou Changsheng!!]