Abandoned daughter takes charge of the family, so rich that even the best people can't envy

"What's going on? Chang Ping told me that you and Kang Ning had physical contact and asked me to arrange a marriage. What does this have to do with the Marquis of Pingyang?"

Changping is the title of the eldest princess.

Su Mo was startled and quickly said, "No, I didn't have that with Kang Ning. He's not me. I'm being wronged. I have nothing to do with her."

What does the Grand Princess mean? She still wants to rely on him after all this?

Su Mo immediately became unhappy, and veins popped out on his angular forehead.

Originally, he wanted to keep it a secret for Princess Kangning. After all, if such a thing happened to the royal princess, it would bring shame to the royal family.

But now, I have to make it clear.

He narrated what had happened briefly.

Of course, he concealed the fact that Song Jinxiu sent him a letter, and only said that he found out the whole story after interrogating Madam Hu.

The Empress Dowager's face turned green when she heard this.

"Ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous. What is Chang Ping trying to do? The dignified Grand Princess actually instigated her daughter to offer herself to him. It's really out of her mind!"

The Empress Dowager was so angry that she almost had a relapse of her old illness. This alarmed the Imperial Hospital, and soon both the Emperor and the Empress knew about it.

The queen also found it incredible: her sister always regarded herself as a role model of Cangwu women, and sometimes even found fault with her, the queen.

How could a person who attaches so much importance to etiquette instigate his daughter to do such a ridiculous thing?

Is she crazy?

Emperor Liu Renxiu summoned Su Mo and asked him again in person. Su Mo put aside Song Jinxiu's letter and told him the whole story again.

"This is pure nonsense. She submitted a memorial saying that Kang Ning was pregnant with your child, and I almost granted you a marriage. It was only when Kang Le said we'd wait until you came back and ask about it that I suppressed the decision."

"Princess Kangle also knows about this memorial?" Su Mo's face turned even darker.

No wonder the little girl hid at home and didn’t want to see him. Is she angry?

Su Mo hurriedly explained to Song Jinxiu and left the palace in a hurry.

At the palace gate, the eldest princess blocked the way with a gloomy face.

"Mo'er, come with me."

Su Mo was furious when he saw her. He hadn't even gone to find her yet, and she had the nerve to come here and block him?

He said straight to the point with a dark face: "Aunt, I know what you are going to say. Princess Kangning's affairs have nothing to do with me. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

I don’t have time to argue with her, let’s go see the little girl first.

"stop."

The eldest princess was imposing, and then she showed a look of deep sorrow: "Mo'er, you have disappointed me so much. You are not a child anymore. Since you have done such a thing, you must take responsibility.

Never mind, they are all my own children, and I won’t make things difficult for you. Just get married as soon as possible.”

Su Mo's face darkened and he said sternly, "Aunt, don't force me. It's not like Kang Ning can't get married. Are you really doing this for her good?

You have to know that there are some things that you and I know, and if we reveal them, it will not be good for everyone."

The eldest princess choked and asked, "What do you mean there are some things that you and I know?"

Could it be that Corning told him that he was the one who ordered her to go?

This heartless woman can't even tie a man down after all the things have happened. What's the use of her?

"Mo'er, it was Kang Ning who cried and made a fuss about wanting to find you. This child is so deeply in love that even your aunt couldn't persuade her...

Now that your affair has spread throughout the capital, have you considered Kang Ning's feelings by turning your back on him?"

What? This is known to everyone? I wonder how sad the little girl would be if she heard it.

Su Mo became even more anxious. No, I have to explain it quickly.

Su Mo was about to leave without saying anything, but the eldest princess grabbed him.

"You stubborn boy, Kang Ning is a bit too much, but she is your cousin after all. Isn't she doing this because she loves you too much?

How about this, for my aunt's sake, you two get married first. After she gets married and gives birth to the eldest son, I promise not to stop you from taking a concubine, okay?

Silly child, you and Kang Ning are both my children. I cherish you dearly, and half of my heart is devoted to you."

Su Mo: Are you considering me being your stepfather? That's crazy.

The eldest princess stopped Su Mo and gave him a long speech, but Su Mo ignored it and didn't take a single word to heart.

The little girl must have misunderstood, he hurried to explain. Seeing that the eldest princess, the culprit who ruined his reputation, was going to continue preaching, he quickly took a step back.

"Aunt, you should go back home and just wait. Someone will come to propose marriage soon."

Chen Shigui had finally managed to curry favor with the Grand Princess's Mansion. If he hadn't seized this opportunity, he would not be Chen Shigui.

Su Mo said this, took the reins handed to him by Su Kui, jumped on the horse, and galloped away.

The eldest princess breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that as long as the matter was settled, the Su family army would not be able to escape.

"Return home,"

After getting on the carriage, the maid asked, "The Duke of Zhenguo said he asked a matchmaker to propose marriage. Does that mean the imperial decree granting marriage will arrive soon?"

The eldest princess smiled and said, "It doesn't matter whether the marriage is granted or not. As long as Kang Ning becomes the mistress of the Zhenguogong Mansion, the matter will be settled."

After returning to the princess's mansion, she drank a sip of tea and summoned the guests to the study to discuss matters.

Now that the military power is within reach, we must quickly secure the eldest prince's position as crown prince.

The reason why Prince Yin failed to force the emperor to abdicate was that he did not have strong support from the military and that he had too few people around him who could be used.

The entire court is filled with His Majesty's people. It would be strange if he didn't fail relying only on four maxims and the late emperor's will.

So, taking advantage of the opportunity of Prince Yin's forced abdication and the reshuffle of the imperial court, she placed several people in the Censorate.

In fact, she was aiming for the position of Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, but there were too many people vying for this position. After several parties competed for it, no one got it, and instead it was given to a local minor official.

The Grand Princess's Mansion has more than thirty retainers, but only seven or eight of them are allowed to enter the study to discuss matters.

Someone said, "Since ancient times, the eldest son of the legitimate wife has been appointed as the heir. Although the eldest prince is not a legitimate son, he has the title of eldest son, so it is natural to make a fuss about this title. Why not let the Censorate first urge His Majesty to appoint a crown prince, and then naturally push forward the eldest prince, which will be a logical progression."

"Yes," the eldest princess nodded, "We do have people in the Censorate, but there are still too few people who can have a say in the court. They are all low-ranking officials. This won't work."

Retainer A said, "Since ancient times, dragons have ridden on the wind, and men have taken advantage of the situation. Your Highness, the Princess, understands what you mean. However, these old ministers are all old foxes. If we want to win them over, we must be subtle and silent."

The retainer Ding said, "Yes, Your Highness is a married princess. If you openly try to win over the court officials, it will be suspected of forming a clique for personal gain, and His Majesty will inevitably be suspicious. Once His Majesty becomes wary, all our plans for so many years will be ruined."

The Grand Princess smiled proudly and said, "Don't be afraid if your movements are a little louder. I have my own way to deal with it."

If it really doesn't work, then just launch a mutiny. She controls the entire Su family army, so does she need to be cautious?

A gust of wind blew by, and the eldest princess's hot heart sobered up a little.

Although it was only a matter of time before the Su family army was under control, it had not happened yet. The eldest princess calmed down.

For the great things she was about to accomplish, it was never too careful. Suppressing Kang Ning's joy at marrying into the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion,

Then she continued, "Of course, since the great cause has not yet been accomplished, it is right to be cautious. Does anyone have any good suggestions?"