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

"It seems that Wu Zhengda and Meng Hai are really at odds with each other?"

"Well, Meng Hai probably didn't expect that marrying his niece to Wu Zhengda would only exacerbate Wu Zhengda's hostility towards him. The third sister said in the letter that Wu Zhengda investigated my grandfather's case. Meng Hai knew about my grandfather's case a long time ago, but he had no intention of intervening. We asked the third sister for help. If Wu Zhengda interceded, Meng Hai might be unhappy."

"Will that make Third Sister embarrassed?"

"No, maybe Wu Zhengda just needs such an opportunity to break up with Meng Hai. Think about it, Meng Hai didn't even save my sister-in-law's father. There's no way to explain it."

Meng Wan nodded, "I'm afraid it wasn't Meng Hai's intention not to save Grandfather."

Meng Qi was stunned at first, then she put down her teacup and nodded, "Yes, you are right, it must be what Prince Cheng meant, he doesn't want my uncle to come back. If anything happens to my grandfather, my uncle will have to observe mourning even if he is pardoned by the emperor, how cruel."

"So, there is hope for my uncle's case?"

"Well, the prince said that it would happen in the summer. We have to thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for this."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince has gained the Emperor's trust recently."

Meng Qi nodded, "No one can guess what the emperor is thinking now. He was praising you one moment, and scolding you the next. The reason why I haven't come to see you is that it is inconvenient to go out, and I am afraid of causing gossip to the prince. The other reason is that the prince was beaten by the emperor a few days ago."

"Ah? When did it happen? Why didn't we hear any news about it?" Meng Wan asked nervously, "Is it serious? Where did he get hit?"

Meng Qi waved her hand. "It's okay. My leg was hit by a stool. It seems to be related to Concubine Lian. The prince didn't say much about the details, so I can't ask too much."

Meng Wan exhaled, "Is the prince recuperating in the mansion now?"

“Well, they dare not tell others what happened. They can only use me as an excuse and say that I had a fight with the two concubines, which made Prince Rui angry and furious.” After saying that, he covered his mouth and giggled.

Meng Wan took Meng Qi's hand and said, "What's wrong with you? I can see that you don't want to have a long-term relationship with Prince Rui."

"Second sister, you figured it out? You're so smart." Meng Qi stretched out her hand and gave Meng Wan a thumbs up.

"You really, really..."

Meng Qi nodded, "Second sister, don't worry about me. I have my own considerations, and I have already planned it. In three years at the latest, I will achieve my goal. By then, I will buy a big house, bring mother to my side, and take care of her for the rest of her life."

"What about the prince? Did you make an agreement with him?"

"Yes, otherwise why do you think I am working so hard now? Don't worry, Prince Rui will definitely get what he wants, and so will I. We are just allies. The reason why I said so much to Second Sister today is because last time you asked me if... No matter what you think, I just want to tell you that I am very clear about everything I am doing now, and you don't have to worry about me at all. As I said, I know what I am doing."

Meng Wan understood. Meng Qi had talked so much today. If there was anything she didn't understand, she couldn't ask any more. As a reborn person, Meng Qi had too many prerequisites to choose the most correct path for herself. Since she had made such a decision, she would definitely realize it.

"I have another important matter to discuss with you today."

"You say." Meng Wan nodded, "No need to discuss, just ask me what you need me to do."

Meng Qi chuckled, "It feels so good to have a sister who loves me, but it's a pity that I... you just support me like this."

"Of course, I'm also thinking that when you and mother move into a big house in the future, you should at least leave a room for me."

Meng Qi nodded, her eyes curved into crescents, "No problem, let alone a room, a yard is fine, just don't let Zhou Yu go."

Meng Wan smiled and nodded, "Third brother is not allowed to go either. Only Third Sister-in-law is allowed to bring Sister Qin."

"Haha, wouldn't that be a country of women?" Meng Qi's laughter from the bottom of her heart made Meng Wan seem to see again the proud, domineering, spoiled and lovely Meng Qi whom she had just met.

"In fact, the other matter I want to discuss with you is not only about myself, but also about the Zhou family."

"Oh? Tell me."

"Did you know that Hu is trying to win Princess Yong'an for Zhou Zheng?"

Meng Wan nodded, "I have heard of this, but it was a long time ago. I heard it from your brother-in-law before I got married. So, has Hu made arrangements now? Do you have this opportunity?"

Meng Qi hummed, "When Princess Jing went to the palace recently, she never forgot to mention your brother-in-law every time she paid her respects to the Queen. Moreover, I also heard her and Princess Yong'an praising Zhou Zheng alone. But after all, Princess Yong'an has never met Zhou Zheng, and the Queen is very cautious about Princess Yong'an's marriage, so Zhou Zheng is only one of her backup candidates."

Meng Wan thought for a moment and said, "So, Hu should have found a way to let Princess Yong'an meet Zhou Zheng. If Princess Yong'an likes him, given his status as the legitimate son of Prince Shen's mansion and the image Zhou Zheng has created outside, the Queen will definitely not object."

Meng Qi nodded, "Yes, I think so too, so Princess Yongan's birthday next month is a perfect opportunity."

"Oh? Princess Yong'an isn't celebrating her birthday in the palace? I know Zhou Yingning has been busy preparing for it recently."

"It is said that the Queen Mother is going to hold a grand birthday party for Princess Yong'an at the Lotus Garden. Of course, this is just the news I heard, and I don't know whether they will go there in the end."

The Lotus Garden is a royal garden in the suburbs of Beijing. In fact, the Lotus Garden is just one of the gardens, which is called the "Hundred Flowers Garden". The royal garden, which is surrounded by mountains and rivers, has flowers blooming since the beginning of spring. Every year, the emperor would take his concubines there to escape the summer heat. Princess Yong'an's birthday is in June, which is the season when lotus flowers are in full bloom.

"What do you mean..." Meng Wan asked softly.

Meng Qi thought about it and smiled, "Since your mother-in-law is anxious to find a wife for her son, why don't we lend her a helping hand?"

Seeing Meng Wan's surprised expression, Meng Qi began to explain in detail. Meng Wan was surprised at first, then praised, and finally walked to Meng Qi and put his arm around her shoulders, "You, how come you can come up with so many clever ideas?"

"Just tell me, is it good or not? It can disgust Mrs. Hu, disappoint Zhou Zheng, and make Zhou Yingning miserable. From now on, the palace will be bustling. Your mother-in-law won't have too much energy to plot against you. Of course, the premise is that she can wait until the day her daughter-in-law comes home."

"But, judging from Prince Cheng's current momentum, even if Zhou Zheng marries Princess Yong'an, it won't have much effect, right?" Meng Wan asked.

"Second sister, you have a shortsighted vision. Although Princess Yong'an is the emperor's legitimate princess and the legitimate sister of Prince Cheng, she is humble and kind, and gets along very well with every prince and concubine. So, no matter who gets that position, the queen will be implicated, and Prince Cheng will not have a good result, but Princess Yong'an will definitely be the one who laughs last."

Meng Wan nodded, "Your brother-in-law said the same thing to me."

"Oh? Zhou Yu has this vision? What did he say?" Meng Qi asked in disbelief.

"He said that even if we don't consider the points you just mentioned, in order to stabilize the court, Princess Yong'an is the best cover."

"That's right. He is a noble person and a princess. He can best show the new emperor's love for his siblings. So, if he really becomes Princess Yong'an's consort, even if he doesn't get that position, the new emperor will take the initiative to give it to him."

The two looked at each other and knew what the result would be if Zhou Zheng really married Princess Yong'an. That is, if the King Jing they were leaning on really fell, both the Zhou family and the Hu family would be implicated, and Zhou Zheng would be the lucky one. This situation must not happen.

Meng Wan nodded, "Your idea is good. I will talk to your second brother-in-law tonight. It will be inconvenient for you to arrange the arrangements. Just tell him to do it."

"He will definitely agree. Oh, by the way, do you know what kind of in-laws Hu was looking for for Zhou Yinghan a while ago?"

Meng Wan shook her head. She really didn't know this. She only knew that Zhou Yingrong acted quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly, and didn't give Hu any chance at all. It was said that Hu was so angry that she jumped up and down, but she could only wipe her tears and express her loyalty in front of Zhou Yiheng, saying that she had found several excellent families for Zhou Yinghan, and originally waited for the weather to warm up to go out for an outing, but she didn't expect that the prince would settle on it.

"Humph, I just found out about this too. I heard it the last time I went to the palace."

"In the palace? Could it be that the princess is looking into the relationship between people and the palace for the sake of her second sister?"

"Yes, he is the nephew of Lu Baocheng, the chief eunuch beside the emperor."

"What? How could she do this? If she really marries her second sister to the eunuch's nephew, where will the reputation of the Prince's Mansion be? How can the prince agree to it?"

"That's why you say she's vicious. Think about it, even if it doesn't work out, Zhou Yinghan's reputation has been ruined by her. And if she uses her power to give Zhou Yinghan a reason to marry, then the prince will either have to let her marry, or she will have to go to the nunnery for the rest of her life."

Meng Wan understood and was afraid that Mrs. Hu was planning the latter, because Zhou Yiheng would definitely not allow Zhou Yinghan to marry a eunuch's nephew, he couldn't afford to lose face. Therefore, Mrs. Hu wanted to use extraordinary means to make Zhou Yinghan unable to marry in this life.

What kind of grudge does Hu have with Zhou Yinghan? No, to be more precise, how deep is the "hatred" between her and Li that she would have such vicious thoughts.

"I just saw that your second young lady also has her own ideas. Second sister, why don't you be a good person and remind her a little bit. If Mrs. Hu really has such thoughts, I'm afraid she won't let it go."

Meng Wan nodded. If she gave one more reminder, or let Zhou Yinghan completely avoid Hu's clutches, it would definitely lead Li to produce or reveal more favorable evidence.