Forcing me to raise a concubine? The mistress of the Marquisate has gone mad

Cao An understood what the emperor meant.

It turns out that this was the reason why Wen Zhi was released.

"Your Majesty, the case of cheating in the Spring Examination has a wide impact. The person behind the scenes ignored the imperial power, which is really abominable! I am willing to go through fire and water to thoroughly investigate the real culprit. I hope Your Majesty can give me a chance to atone for my sins!"

This is his last chance!

The emperor looked at him for a long time, so long that Cao An felt uneasy.

He really didn't do things well this time. If he had found Madam Wen earlier, the emperor wouldn't be in such a passive situation now.

Since Wen Zhi cannot be pushed out, then someone must be pushed out. This person must be one of their own. Only in this way can they be willing to shut up and sacrifice for the emperor...

"I'll give you one more chance." The emperor's cold eyes fell on Cao An, "Don't let me down this time."

Cao An kowtowed to express his gratitude, "I will not hesitate to die, and will not let down the emperor's trust!"

This time, he moved very quickly, to avoid any further complications. Within just a few days, he announced to the public that there was someone else behind the cheating in the Spring Examination.

This time, the emperor did not place anyone in the position and even sacrificed a great general - an official of too low a status would never have the opportunity to be involved in the Spring Examination review and his story was not convincing.

He shot himself in the foot this time. When he went to court, he had to pretend to be righteous and stern, asking for severe punishment!

I feel so frustrated in my heart!

When Shen Ruoyan heard the news, the results of the Spring Examination had already been announced again.

Pei Rushi topped the list without a doubt, while Qin Shaobei ranked second, which made him sigh again and again. If it weren't for his poor performance, Pei Rushi would not have been in the limelight.

As for Mr. Zou, he was ranked third.

This time, no one dared to tamper with the rankings. The articles were also made public, and everyone could review them. This is true openness and transparency.

"Congratulations, young master, and congratulations, madam!"

The servants congratulated him again and again. Shen Ruoyan was not stingy and had people prepare rewards long ago. Everyone who came to congratulate him would get a share.

Even ordinary people passing by could get rewarded money if they said something auspicious.

In an instant, the entrance to the Marquis's Mansion was tightly surrounded. Soon, everyone knew that this year's champion was the teacher of the Marquis of Changning's son, and the second place was his cousin!

The mute prince of the Marquis's Mansion appeared in people's sight again.

There were people who envied me, and there were also people who mocked me, but in the end, I became famous thanks to this favorable wind!

"Madam, people are saying that the prince's teacher and his cousin are so knowledgeable, so the prince must be no less knowledgeable. If he is really knowledgeable, it would be fine. If he meets outsiders, he can be praised. But if he is just a show-off... I'm afraid it will be the Marquisate that will be embarrassed."

Fang Rou hammered Madam Lu's leg. She carefully controlled the strength but did not control her words.

Lu Ankang is still hiding his identity on the farm, but Lu Yan is able to become so popular in Shengjing City. Why?

Their Kang Ge is very smart, and the teacher said that he will definitely be a dragon among men in the future. Such an outstanding child, but he dare not even mention his name outside. Lu Yan is just a mute, and he occupies the position of their Kang Ge's prince. He should live in fear——

The more outstanding Lu Yan is, the more uncomfortable Fang Rou feels!

"What did they say?" Old Madam Lu had vaguely heard about this matter, but she didn't know the details.

She felt a little uncomfortable. Lu Yan should have been quiet and not attracted anyone's attention.

Whatever the reason, he shouldn't have come forward.

Fang Rou slightly increased the strength in her hands and spoke softly, "It's nothing, it just means that although the prince is mute, his master and cousin are so hardworking, so the prince will definitely be good. But some people say that this is news deliberately released by the Marquis' Mansion to build momentum for the mute prince so that he won't be laughed at by others."

Among the royal families in Shengjing City, which prince doesn't choose the best person among their sons?

Only their Changning Marquis Mansion chose a mute!

"Humph! What do they know? The current prince is mute. Will he always be like this in the future?" Old Madam Lu didn't take it to heart, but her emotions were indeed affected.

Even though she knew that Fang Rou was deliberately saying bad things about Lu Yan in front of her, she still couldn't just let it go.

After all, this is a thorn in her heart.

Fang Rou understood what the old lady meant, and joy surged in her heart, even her eyes became bright.

If her intention just now was just to stir up trouble, now she just wants to strike while the iron is hot!

If Madam Lu doesn't want this mute to be the crown prince, then wouldn't her brother Kang have a better chance?

"It's just because you were born in a poor family that Brother Kang has to suffer so much because of a mother like you." Madam Lu did not try to hide her disdain at all. It was clearly written on her face, and she released it all to Fang Rou.

Even if she comes from a small family, as long as she is clean and has a good family tradition, she can have a good future.

At least Brother Kang doesn't have to live with the reputation of having a child with his concubine.

Plus, Lu Jing likes it, which makes them complement each other even better.

But it's a pity that one's birth is not something that one can choose. Fang Rou's birth can never be changed in this lifetime!

"What the old lady taught me is that I am the one who has dragged down Brother Kang. Fortunately, he still has a great-grandmother who loves him. This is Brother Kang's own good fortune!" When Fang Rou said this, she pretended to be pretentious and thought she was very touching, but in fact, her words could be seen through at a glance.

But one should not hit a smiling person. She was eager to please, so there was no reason for Madam Lu to turn her away.

Thinking of Shen Ruoyan, he sighed, "If she wasn't from the Shen family, there wouldn't be so much trouble."

If Shen Ruoyan was not the legitimate daughter of the Shen family, then it would not be the turn of Lu Yan, a mute, to be the prince! Even if the emperor personally appointed him, so what? There are many ways to change the prince, and they may find the most reliable way.

But once you do that, you will completely draw a line with the Shen family and may even become enemies!

For the Changning Marquisate, the help from the Shen family is indispensable.

Rather than becoming an enemy, Madam Lu wanted to maintain superficial peace.

Otherwise, she would have taken action long ago!

Fang Rou gritted her teeth secretly. If she had as good a background as Shen Ruoyan, why would she worry about the future?

You really can't compare yourself with others, otherwise the more you compare, the more sad you will be.

This is how her life will be. The only thing she can count on is her son.

Since she has no way of becoming the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion and cannot take the position of mistress, then let her son do it!

The position of the crown prince of this marquisate will definitely belong to her son in the future!