Harem Daily Life

Shang Yuanzhou suffered setbacks in the negotiations and ultimately parted ways with Empress Tao on bad terms. After leaving Baichuan Teahouse, Tao Yanyan did not return directly to the palace, but instead went straight to the Ningyuan Marquis's residence.

Unexpectedly, she met Kang Mowan who was in disguise.

Kang Mowan was obviously very surprised to meet Empress Tao outside the palace today. He hurried forward to pay his respects and said a little awkwardly, "I didn't expect to meet you today, Empress. I haven't prepared any gifts in return. I hope the Empress will forgive me."

Tao Yanyan smiled slightly and said soothingly, "Second Prince, there's no need to be so reserved. I'm just offering you the music score. I'm glad you like it."

Tao Yanyan came here originally because of Kang Mowan's matter. Since the real person was already here, she found it difficult to speak, so she just said that she was on her way out of the palace to inspect the imperial property and stopped here by.

Kang Mowan had almost finished his discussion with Ningyuan Hou and was originally supposed to leave, but after meeting the Queen, he didn't want to leave anymore, so he started talking with Queen Tao, especially about the discussion of music. He was so excited that time passed by unnoticed.

As the sun gradually set and the sky darkened, Ningyuan Hou couldn't help but feel anxious. He was worried that the queen would return to the palace too late and cause unnecessary trouble, so he reminded her appropriately.

"The Second Prince is truly proficient in music!" Ning Yuanhou said with a smile, "Even I have benefited greatly from today's conversation with the Second Prince." He paused, then continued, "But it's getting late, and the Empress should return to the palace to avoid any matters that need to be dealt with."

Tao Yanyan smiled slightly upon hearing this, slowly stood up, and said softly, "If there is a chance in the future, I will talk to the Second Prince again."

The queen was about to return to the palace. Seeing this, Ningyuan Hou hurriedly followed her and personally saw her out.

Kang Mowan stood aside, watching the Queen walk away. Although he felt a little reluctant, he also understood that the Queen's status was special and she couldn't stay for long. Moreover, due to the restrictions of her status, it was not convenient for him to see her off in person. He could only stand there silently and watch the Queen leave.

When they were put on the carriage, Ning Yuanhou whispered, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Everything is going smoothly. The Second Prince will personally handle the Princess's case. He said the agreement must be signed within three days. We should wait patiently."

Tao Yanyan nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, uncle. Once this matter is settled, it will be time to welcome my eldest cousin back to Beijing."

Thinking of his son far away at the frontier, Ningyuan Hou was relieved: "I didn't expect Gu Yi to make such a great contribution this time. My Gu family has finally gained military power. In the future, we will be able to better protect the queen and the fourth prince."

Upon hearing this, Tao Yanyan reminded him, "Uncle, we are doing all this for the Great Zhou and for His Majesty. Uncle, don't just think about Yu Cheng from now on. Also, Jin An is very good, and I treat him like my own son."

Ning Yuanhou choked and nodded: "Okay, I made a mistake. I will be more careful with my words and actions in the future."

After bidding farewell to Queen Tao, Marquis Ningyuan turned around and went in to continue discussing with Kang Mowan.

After returning from the palace that day, Tao Yanyan asked Chang Tai to keep an eye on the former court. On the third day, the palace received news that the eldest princess of Xia Kingdom suddenly fell ill and needed rest and medical treatment. Tao Yanyan knew that Kang Mowan had taken action.

In the inn, Kang Ning, Shang Yuanzhou and Princess De Rou were surrounded by their own people and really couldn't understand what was going on.

"Kang Mowan, you are so bold! You actually dared to surround me like this! Even your father, the Emperor, had to show me some courtesy. Who do you think you are? It's true that the sons of lowly concubines are not worthy of being in public!"

As the princess cursed, Kang Mowan's expression grew colder and colder.

"Oh, unpresentable? Then how presentable are you, after all the things you've done that harmed the Xia Kingdom and its people, and all you did was eat, drink, and have fun, squandering money, and keeping lovers? You've completely disgraced the Xia Royal Family, and yet you still have the nerve to criticize others?"

Kang Mowan was not willing to be outdone. He figured it out. Instead of living a cowardly life as a prince who could only do dirty and tiring work and never get any benefits, it would be better for him to work hard and make a name for himself.

"What do you want? I am your aunt after all, how can you treat your elders like this?" Seeing that insults could not scare the Second Prince, Kang Ning played the family card.

Kang Mowan sneered, "Aunt? You look down on my mother's status, and even on me, a prince, so how could you possibly acknowledge me as your nephew? Just stop worrying about it. I've had enough of you!"

After saying this, he glanced at the three of them and said, "You should stay indoors for the time being and not go anywhere. Once I sign a peace agreement with the Great Zhou, I will release you and take you back to Xia Country."

Shang Yuanzhou said anxiously, "Second Prince, please don't sign this agreement rashly. If you give up Ningdu City, His Majesty will definitely blame you when you return!"

Shang Yuanzhou hurriedly tried to stop him. He had recently been trying to find an opportunity to make use of Ningdu City. How could he possibly watch such a good bargaining chip being taken away by the second prince?

Kang Mowan had always looked down on Shang Yuanzhou, a man who was always scheming for personal gain. He glared at him and said, "As a prince, I naturally have the right to represent the Xia Kingdom in negotiating peace with the Great Zhou. But you, the concubine of the eldest princess, what qualifications do you have to instruct me on what to do?"

After Kang Mowan finished speaking, he took out the peace agreement between the two countries and stamped it with his seal, regardless of Shang Yuanzhou's dissuasion.

"You beast, what are you doing? Do you know that you are selling out your country?" Corning cursed angrily.

Kang Mowan remained unmoved. He put everything away and said, "You speak as if you will insist on not stamping it. Since it is an established fact, whether you sign it or I sign it, it is the same."

Kang Ning was so angry that she couldn't breathe. "Okay, okay, just wait. When I return to Xia Country, I will report everything you did to my brother the Emperor and let him punish you!"

Kang Mowan didn't even bother to give her another look. He turned around and said, "As you wish. Haven't you accused me of enough crimes since I was a child? This one more won't hurt. I will naturally report this to my father. It's you who are greedy and drag your feet, trying to drag the people of Xia into dire straits. I want to see who my father will believe."

As he was about to leave, Kang Ning was still shouting from behind: "Stop! You must not give Ningdu City to them!"

Kang Mowan's figure was reflected in the circle of light, as if he was stepping from darkness to light.

When he thought of Da Zhou's promise, he took the agreement and went out without hesitation.

The door was slammed shut, and both Kang Ning and Shang Yuanzhou felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

"How dare he, how dare he!" Corning almost bit his silver teeth to pieces.

"Alas, there is nothing to talk about. The Second Prince has made up his mind this time. I guess the Great Zhou has agreed to what he wants." Shang Yuanzhou was very unwilling to accept that he did not gain any benefits from this negotiation.

"Hmph, if he's unkind, don't blame me for being unjust. When I get back, I'll definitely report him and make sure he doesn't even have the chance to be a prince!"

Kang Ning felt that Kang Mowan had blatantly slapped her in the face this time and threatened her prestige. She had to avenge herself!