The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

I was afraid that someone would take the opportunity to stir up trouble and make a big fuss, damaging my daughter's reputation and ruining her marriage.

He must not let the Regent feel that he loses his composure when encountering difficulties and lacks the demeanor of a great general as the Regent's father-in-law.

Since my daughter is going to marry into the Regent's Palace, there will definitely be many storms in the future.

Where is this?

Therefore, the second master went to work early in the morning as if nothing had happened.

When Xu Keke walked into the yard, Mrs. Xu was sitting on the couch with a sad face.

"Mother, what's wrong with you?"

Xu Keke quickly stepped forward and held Mrs. Xu's hand.

Madam Xu raised her eyes, glanced at her, and sighed softly.

"My dear daughter, even though the Regent came forward to resolve last night's incident, I still feel uneasy.

These days, for your safety, I didn't dare let you go out. But when you're sitting at home, disaster can strike. It's really hard to guard against it!"

Xu Keke gently patted the back of Mrs. Xu's hand and comforted her.

"Don't worry, mother. I believe the Regent will be able to handle it properly."

Mrs. Xu said worriedly.

"I hope so. However, this family is like a deep sea. When you marry into the Regent's Palace in the future, you must be very careful and cautious."

Xu Ke nodded.

"My daughter understands. Mother also needs to take good care of herself. I heard that Dad and Mom were knocked unconscious by some bad guys last night. Are they feeling better today?"

"Mom and Dad are fine. I think those bad guys are not targeting us. They are coming for you, my dear daughter. This makes me even more worried."

Xu Ke nodded, hesitated for a moment, and asked again.

"Mother, do you remember the last time Xu Yuanyuan brought people to our house to cause trouble? That day, a man in black appeared and kicked down all the people Xu Yuanyuan brought with him?"

The second lady recalled for a moment and nodded.

"My dear daughter, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it. That man in black should be helping our family, right?"

“Well, my daughter guessed that she was a secret expert sent by the prince to protect her, and she was a woman.

My daughter was in her room last night. I first heard her fighting with the bad guys, and then she was probably outnumbered, so she shouted to alert everyone in the house.

Xu Ke finished speaking confidently.

The second wife suddenly became worried again.

"A woman? Several bad guys came last night. How could a little girl like her resist them? What should we do? How about asking Butler Liu to go to the Prince's mansion and ask about it?"

Xu Keke shook his head.

"She was sent by the prince, and has been hiding in the dark. She only showed up last time and this time to help us. If we send someone to ask, it would make us look ignorant."

The second wife sighed slightly. The royal power and wealth seemed splendid, but who knew how many conspiracies and calculations were hidden behind it.

If it weren't for the woman who secretly protected her daughter, if it weren't for Dingdang who held back the man in black, if it weren't for the prince and his men who arrived in time.

My daughter might have lost her life.

The second wife wanted to buy some men to guard the house, but now it was the eve of her daughter's wedding. If she bought people with unknown backgrounds, wouldn't it be even more worrying?

After her daughter returned to the backyard, the second wife called Aunt Ding to discuss the matter.

Nanny Ding came up with an idea, which was to go to the Xie family and transfer their security guard to help look after the house for a month.

The two of them did what they said and asked the housekeeper Liu to look after the house. They took the mansion's carriage to the Xie family. While looking for a guard, they also went to see their eldest daughter Xuanyunduo.

...

In the court today, the court officials reported on government affairs step by step.

Chu Musheng sat firmly on the throne of regent, his face calm.

The little emperor was said to be unwell and did not attend court today. The civil and military officials were already accustomed to this.

The Minister of Revenue stepped out and respectfully reported.

"Your Majesty, the southern region experiences frequent rainy seasons, and every year, floods of varying sizes occur, causing severe damage to farmland.

Now that the rainy season has arrived again, I request that funds be allocated to send professionals to patrol high-risk areas to prevent disasters from occurring again this year."

The Regent nodded slightly.

"Approved. The Ministry of Revenue will draw up a detailed plan as soon as possible. There must be no mistakes."

After the Minister of Revenue finished his request, he returned to his original position.

The Minister of Personnel came forward and saluted, holding a tablet in his hand.

"Your Highness, the recent official assessment revealed that some officials neglected their duties. After investigation, all of this has been confirmed. I have compiled a list of names. Please allow the Regent to make the final decision."

The Regent's eyes turned cold.

"Severe punishment will be shown. Those who should be dismissed from office will be dismissed, and those who should be exiled will be exiled. There will be no mercy."

"The minister obeys the order."

The Minister of War took a step forward with a serious expression.

"Foreign tribes have recently been making moves on the western border, seemingly intending to invade. I request the Regent to dispatch additional troops to strengthen the defense."

The Regent pondered for a moment.

"Draw elite troops from the surrounding garrisons to ensure the stability of the border."

...

When all government affairs were almost settled, a minister suddenly spoke cautiously:

"Prince Regent, I heard that you are about to get married. This is a great event for our dynasty. I wonder how the preparations are going?"

The corners of the Regent's mouth rose slightly, but there was a hint of majesty in his eyes.

“Thank you for your concern, Master Zhu. Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.

The Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Household Department are both handling this matter meticulously and there will certainly not be any negligence.

You don't need to worry about my marriage."

Chu Musheng restrained his smile as he spoke, and changed the subject. He swept his sharp eyes over everyone and spoke in a cold tone.

"But I must be frank with you: if anyone dares to harbor any evil thoughts during this period that would harm my princess, don't blame me for being ruthless!

Whether he does it openly or covertly, I will make him pay a heavy price. Even if I have to chase him to the ends of the earth, I will never let him go!"

All the court officials quickly responded in unison: "We dare not."

The voice echoed in the court, filled with awe and fear.

The Regent glanced at the court and said in a deep voice:

"Since this is the case, I ask all the ministers to return home and warn everyone in the palace not to make any mistakes.

If anyone is blind, I will not let them off lightly. If there is nothing else important, please withdraw from the court."

All the ministers bowed and took their leave, their steps seemed hurried, as if they were anxious to go back and warn their unfilial descendants.

The ministers walked out of the palace in groups of three or five.

"The prince really takes the upcoming marriage very seriously. We must be extra careful in our future actions."

A minister whispered to the person next to him.

"Who says it isn't true? If we're not careful, disaster may befall us."

Another person echoed, a look of worry on his face.

Regent Chu Musheng did not return home immediately. He returned to the imperial study and sat behind the desk with a frown on his face.

Grandpa Otomo walked in with his head lowered and his body hunched.

"Your Majesty."

"speak."

Chu Musheng didn't even raise his head, his voice was low.

"Your Highness, I have ordered an investigation. There are no unusual movements in the palace. The masters of each palace are behaving themselves. However..."

Eunuch Otomo seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"Just what? Don't hesitate!"

Chu Musheng raised his head suddenly, his eyes as sharp as torches.

"It's just that I heard that the Queen Mother seems to have some complaints about your marriage.

But there has been no actual action, but he has been frequenting the Emperor recently. Do you think you should stop him?"