Back to the day I married my second wife, I turned around and married my ex-husband's uncle

Jiang Ningwan said, "No wonder I didn't see you in the palace."

Seeing Shen Lianyi here, Jiang Ningwan was a little surprised, "Why don't you attend the Crown Prince's wedding?"

Shen Lianyi said calmly, "It's my turn next month. What's the point of participating?"

Hearing her tone, Jiang Ningwan was puzzled, "Why? Are you dissatisfied with my cousin?"

Shen Lianyi said nonchalantly, "It wasn't my choice in the first place, so there's no question of whether I'm satisfied or not."

"By the way, what did you find in Fengyuan City this time?"

"I think I helped you a lot, didn't I?"

Jiang Ningwan smiled and said, "I can't tell you that yet, but I will definitely give you the share that's due to you in the future!"

As she spoke, she quickly warned, "Don't let anyone know that we've been to Fengyuan City! You'll lose your head!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood.

"Don't worry, we didn't hear anything!"

"Come, eat, eat!"

Everyone celebrated and slowed down to wait for Qin Wenli, but it was late at night and they had almost finished their meal, but Qin Wenli still hadn't shown up.

"It seems he's too busy to spare time, so I won't wait for him!"

Jin Lan nodded, "Sister and brother-in-law are also tired from the journey, go back and rest first."

The word "brother-in-law" brought a hint of smile to Qin Shuangchi's eyes.

This time Ling Jinlan should be sincere.

He also became family to them.

This bond feels a little special.

"It's time to rest today. If you haven't had enough, I'll treat you guys to another drink someday!"

Everyone was slightly stunned, unable to believe that these were the words spoken by the King of Chu.

Jiang Zhouye put his arm around Qin Shuangchi and said jokingly, "Since my brother-in-law has spoken, I won't be polite. I want to drink the wine from Dengque Tower!"

Qin Shuangchi responded readily: "No problem."

A few people chatted and laughed and prepared to go home.

But at this moment, a carriage stopped outside the Lingguo Mansion.

Qin Wenli hurriedly got off the carriage.

Ling Chaowen stepped forward and said, "Why are you here just now? We've already finished eating!"

Qin Wenli, however, looked anxious and led everyone back, "I have good news!"

"Everyone, sit down for a while!"

Everyone returned to the yard and sat down.

Qin Wenli couldn't hide his joy. "After the banquet today, General Yan Yue came to the palace. I wonder what he said to my father."

"The Crown Prince was called to the Imperial Study. When I left the palace, he hadn't even come out yet. Usually, my father would have gone to bed at this time, but today he was still in the Imperial Study."

"He seemed to be very angry. There was even the sound of cups being smashed in the imperial study."

"Several ministers were summoned to the palace overnight. It seems the Crown Prince has committed a serious crime."

"I heard it's related to some gold mine."

Hearing this, everyone was shocked.

Jiang Ningwan and Qin Shuangchi were not surprised at all, as everything was just as they expected.

"That's a good thing, then."

"Cousin, please don't interfere. Let's see how the Emperor handles this."

Qin Wenli nodded, "That's natural. Let's wait and see what happens."

After listening to this, Shen Lianyi looked at Jiang Ningwan meaningfully. This matter must be related to them.

Was the gold mine in Fengyuan City used to frame the prince?

However, if the prince falls, it will also be a good thing for her, after all, she is going to marry the Third Prince.

After everyone finished chatting, it was already late at night.

Jiang Ningwan was so sleepy that she dozed off, so she pulled Qin Shuangchi back first.

After they left, Qin Huaizhao also stood up and said, "Then I'll take my leave first."

Ling Jinlan also quickly stood up and said, "I'll see you off."

Qin Huaizhao nodded slightly.

He was a little surprised in his heart. Ling Jinlan had been very cold towards him recently. She had not shown up despite many invitations. It seemed like she was deliberately avoiding him.

Now it seems that she was too worried about Jiang Ningwan?

The two walked to a deserted area in the front yard, and Ling Jinlan whispered softly, "Can you please keep the things we discussed tonight a secret?"

Qin Huaizhao said firmly, "I promise not to tell anyone a word!"

Ling Jinlan smiled and said, "Thank you."

In an instant, Qin Huaizhao's heart beat faster.

He quickly added, "Can I invite you to go boating on the lake with me in a few days?"

Ling Jinlan was slightly startled and hesitated for a moment.

But seeing Qin Huaizhao's expectant eyes, she felt confused.

She didn't want to have any more contact with Qin Huaizhao, but she was worried that Qin Huaizhao would tell others about what they talked about tonight.

With his character, he would not do such a thing.

But my sister said that this was a serious matter that could cost her life, so she wanted to be cautious.

"it is good."

Seeing that she agreed, Qin Huaizhao was extremely happy.

"I'll pick you up in a few days!"

Ling Jinlan nodded.

Looking at the smile in Qin Huaizhao's eyes, she felt a little guilty.

……

"I'm finally back to Prince Chu's Mansion. It's still so comfortable to live here!" Jiang Ningwan returned to the room, stretched and lay down on the bed.

Qin Shuangchi also lay down beside him, "Thank you for your hard work during this period!"

Jiang Ningwan turned over and rolled into his arms, "It's not hard!"

Qin Shuangchi stroked her hair and said in a low voice: "I hope there will be good news soon."

"I also hope that."

Jiang Ningwan couldn't help but think of the worst, "Do you think the Emperor will still protect the Crown Prince this time?"

"If the Crown Prince remains unpunished this time, it seems like nothing we do will be of any use..."

At this moment, she felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

"If word gets out that the Crown Prince is secretly hoarding gold and harboring rebellious intentions, then all the officials will urge the Emperor to depose him."

"But deposing the Crown Prince is a big deal, and I'm afraid it won't be settled in a short time."

"There will be a struggle in the court."

……

East Palace.

Jiang Xiru, wearing her wedding dress, sat on the bed for a long time, waiting and waiting, but the prince never came back.

Feeling anxious, he called a palace maid to ask.

"Isn't the banquet over yet? Why hasn't His Royal Highness returned yet?"

The maid spoke hesitantly, "Crown Princess, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in the Imperial Study. It seems something has happened..."

Hearing this, Jiang Xiru's heart sank, "What happened?"

The maid shook her head, "I don't know."

Jiang Xiru wanted to get up and go find the queen, but after taking two steps, she limped and looked very ugly.

The maid hurriedly supported her and said, "Crown Princess, today is the wedding day. According to the rules, you cannot go out. You can only wait for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come back. Please wait for a while."

So Jiang Xiru could only continue to wait, not knowing what had happened now, but if she went to see the queen like this, it would definitely make the queen unhappy.

This time, we waited until dawn.

The prince still hadn't returned.

On her wedding night, she was left alone in her empty room for the entire night. Jiang Xiru realized that something serious must have happened, otherwise the emperor would not have kept the prince away all night on their wedding night.

After changing her clothes, she didn't care about anything else and went to pay her respects to the queen.

Fengqi Palace.

The queen stayed awake all night, pacing back and forth in her bedroom, waiting for news.

At this time, Jiang Xiru came limping.

The queen frowned immediately, "What's wrong with your leg?"

"Are you still not feeling well after a night's rest?"

Jiang Xiru lowered her eyes and said, "It must be a relapse of an old illness."

The Queen looked away in annoyance, each one of them causing trouble.