After the replacement marriage, I was forced to fight at home

Meng Wan gently wiped the tears from Wang's face and said, "Don't worry, mother. I will discuss this with Yan Yun and ask Third Brother Yue to let him go to see my grandfather first before going to Sichuan."

Wang looked up and said, "Is it okay? Your third brother is going on a business trip. Is it okay if he doesn't report on time?"

"Third brother follows him, but he needs the recommendation of Third Brother Yue to work for Lord Qin. It shouldn't be a big deal if you go to grandfather first." Meng Wan comforted him.

"Second sister is right, Madam Guo, come and grind the ink." Meng Qi stood up, "There is another person who can inquire for us first."

"Who?" Wang asked.

"Third sister, she is not far from grandpa's place. Asking her to help find out should be faster than third brother."

As he spoke, he took the pen that Guo's mother brought, wrote a few lines quickly, and then blew it while saying, "I will go back tonight and ask the prince to see if I can send it out through the military post station."

Wang stood up, took Meng Qi's hand and said, "That's good, that's good, but does the third girl have the ability to do this? I don't know if she can save face in front of Master Wu. Will Master Wu help her make this trip?"

"Yes, mother, don't worry, Third Sister still has this ability."

After hearing what Meng Qi said, Meng Wan became even more convinced that in her previous life, Meng Xiu's husband must have had a falling out with Meng Hai. It was unknown whether he was eventually used by King Rui, but Meng Xiu must have won the heart of General Wu.

"I told you not to worry. Talk to the two young ladies and there will be a way. Look, it's solved now. You shed so many tears for nothing. Besides, if something really happened to the master, with your status as an adult, can the guards there report it to the court in time? Besides, we have spent so much money. Throughout the year, you have always sent some money with clothes and medicine."

Wang nodded. "I was panicking. That's right. If something really happened to my father, the news would have been sent back from the capital."

After a while, Sister Qin brought Brother Bao into the house, and for a moment, Shanzhi Garden became lively until someone from Songhe Hall came to say that the meal was ready and invited the aunts to come over.

Meng Wan asked Guo Mama to take care of Wang Shi, since they knew that Wang Shi was not well, there was no need to make another trip. She also asked the nanny to wrap up Qin Jie and Bao Ge tightly, and left the house with Meng Qi.

Several people took the warm sedan chair to Songhe Hall. When they reached the intersection with Yafang Pavilion (the courtyard of the third room), Meng Wan suddenly heard Meng Qi shouting to stop the sedan chair. She lifted the curtain and looked out, only to see Meng Qi, who was sitting in the warm sedan chair in front, getting off the sedan chair.

Meng Wan frowned, "Fourth sister, what are you doing?"

After taking a glance at the alley on the right, Meng Qi said softly, "Second sister, go first, I'll be there soon." Without waiting for Meng Wan to reply, she walked to the right. After taking a few steps, she turned back and saw that Meng Wan was also going to get out of the sedan chair.

"I don't know how you know so much, or how you think I know, but I can tell you, don't doubt me, I know exactly what I'm going to do, and I can bear the consequences. So, don't follow me, I know what I'm doing."

Meng Wan looked at Meng Qi's determined eyes, then looked at the figure in the distance. She wanted to say something but didn't respond. She nodded and said, "Okay, just be careful. You have to remember that no matter what happens, mother and I will always be your backers."

Meng Qi didn't expect Meng Wan to say this. Her eyes turned red, then she smiled, turned her head and walked to the right.

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Meng Qidong looked around for a while, and suddenly, a touch of navy blue in front of her caught her attention.

"You wait here, and if anyone comes to warn you." Yuan Dong nodded, "Princess, you must be careful."

Meng Qi said nothing and slowly walked towards the dark blue.

Hong Zhe stood there, looking at the Meng family's frozen pond, and heard the sound of stepping on snow behind him.

"Did you fall on the ice here last year?" Hong Zhe asked.

Meng Qi walked up to him and stood there side by side with him, "Yes, I thought I wouldn't have to marry into Prince Rui's Mansion, what a pity..." Meng Qi laughed at herself.

Hong Zhe turned his head, his handsome eyes and brows were filled with an indescribable expression, one of pride, embarrassment, and a little bit of reluctance.

"Why are you doing this? Why are you playing with your own body?"

"You don't believe I fell on the ice accidentally?"

"How is it possible? You are a lady, with so many servants following you. If it wasn't your own idea, such an accident would never have happened." Hong Zhe stepped forward, putting three people between himself and Meng Qi.

Meng Qi looked Hong Zhe up and down for a few times, then turned to the ice surface, "Yes, everyone who should know knows, and it doesn't matter what reasons those who shouldn't know believe."

Hongzhe's voice was bitter, "Are you okay? I see that you look very tired, but in the palace... I'm sorry, I asked too many questions."

"You really ask too many questions. You have such a cruel heart." Meng Qi looked at Hong Zhe straight in the eye.

"I, I have no choice. I can't go against my parents' wishes, right?"

"They are all daughters of the Meng family. It doesn't matter who you marry. I don't believe you can't persuade your mother. The reason is that Third Uncle is capable."

Meng Qi laughed at himself and took two more steps towards the pond.

"Be careful, don't let any more accidents happen." said Hong Zhe.

"If I had an accident now, like the one I had last year, would you save me?"

Hong Zhe looked at Meng Qi, who was standing with her back to him. She was wearing a blue cloak, a high bun, and a phoenix crown. Her long tassels swayed gently on her cheeks in the north wind.

Hongzhe sighed and stepped forward, "What's the point of talking about this now."

"You told me at the time that you had to marry Meng Juan because you didn't like her. Now, you still don't like her, right?"

Hong Zhe didn't expect that Meng Qi still remembered what he said to her. He suddenly regretted his impromptu decision and shouldn't have involved her again.

But I really didn't expect to meet her today, and there was also a female official from Prince Rui's Palace who came with her. This is a great opportunity. If I make good use of it, maybe the arrangements for the palace banquet will go more smoothly.

Hong Zhe shook his head, wondering what was wrong with him. He was just a pawn in the plan, so why did he feel compassion for her?

No, I can't ruin my brother-in-law's plan. If I make good use of Meng Qi, I will have the upper hand among the three brothers, and then the job from King Jing will naturally become mine.

It was really good, even God helped him, letting this silly girl fall into the trap. This was not his fault, it was Meng Qi who brought herself to the door, just like time and time again in the past.

"Of course, what I said to you last time was not a lie. What you said just now also makes sense. After all, I was a coward. If I had argued with my mother at that time, perhaps the situation today would be different. Princess, please don't mention the past anymore. It's all in the past. We, we... can't go back."

Meng Qi turned around, tears streaming down her face, "You mean fate is playing tricks on me, right? I did so much, but I still married into the Rui Palace. Everyone thinks I married well, but only I know that I don't like it there, and I don't like everyone there. I only think of you. I will never forget the way you looked when you took 'Xiao Bai' from my shoulders in that white brocade robe. I will never forget it for the rest of my life."

Hong Zhe was somewhat moved. Looking at Meng Qi's tearful face, he shook his head and said, "Don't say that. You are doing well now. After all, that is the palace. Do you think my family is good? Do you think Meng Juan is living a comfortable life? You also know that my two older brothers are very promising. They all want to show off in front of my brother-in-law and want him to look up to them. Haha..."

Meng Qi wiped her tears and said, "What about you? You can do it too. You are so capable and smart. King Jing will definitely value you."

"Me? How can I compare with them? It's not my turn to work hard to save face in daily life. I don't even have many opportunities to go to Prince Jing's mansion, let alone go to the palace. Sometimes when I want to help Prince Jing, I don't even know where to put my strength." After Hong Zhe finished speaking, he slapped a tree next to him hard. The snow on the tree fell down and covered Hong Zhe's head and face.

Meng Wan took out a handkerchief and wanted to wipe it for him, but after taking two steps forward, he felt something was not right, so he reached out and handed the handkerchief to Hong Zhe.

Hong Zhe took it gently, wiped it and said, "Let's not talk about it. We have been out for quite a while. It would be bad if we don't arouse other people's suspicion."

Meng Qi nodded, and the two walked out. When they were about to reach the intersection, Meng Qi asked, "What are you going to do in the palace? Didn't you say that it's not easy to enter the palace? What are you going to do in the palace to help King Jing?"

Hong Zhe was delighted, and he suppressed his excitement and said in a deep voice, "Do you know about the palace banquet on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month?"

"Of course, I'm going to participate too. Aren't you going?"

"I have to go, but the task assigned to Prince Jing by the Emperor is not for me to do."

"What errand?"

"I don't know about this. Since I don't need to do it, I didn't ask. I saw that my eldest brother and second brother were very busy these two days."

Meng Qi looked at Hong Zhe's disappointed expression and said, "It's okay. Just ask around. If I can help you, just ask."

"Really? You can help me?" Hongzhe asked.

"Of course, I know the palace better than you do. If you need anything, just come to me. As long as I can make you shine in front of King Jing and make him look at you with a higher regard, even if it means I have to fight Fang Hua again, I'm happy to do it."

Hong Zhe looked pleased and bowed deeply to Meng Qi, "Thank you very much. In this case, I have confidence. When the time comes, I will definitely trouble you for help."

"What's the big deal? As long as you are happy, I will be happy. One of us must be happy."

Hong Zhe listened to Meng Qi's low voice, held the handkerchief in his hand, and did not respond.