Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the dude to take power

After the court

His Royal Highness Prince Jin left quickly.

Before long, everyone inside and outside the capital knew what Xiao Bo had done in Jiangnan.

He is trying to arouse public resentment.

Wen Xingchen was in solitary confinement at home and also heard what was happening outside.

She had no objection at first. After all, how to provide disaster relief is up to those who provide disaster relief.

Just today...

Some noble ladies sent invitations here.

Wen Xingchen liked Chen Yan and only accepted Cheng Yan's post.

Chen Yan entered the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion with the invitation and was directly taken to Qilin Courtyard.

Chen Yan is straightforward and speaks her mind.

She was anxious when she saw Wen Xingchen fishing at home with nothing to do.

"Princess, have you heard the recent rumors in the capital?"

Wen Xingchen said, "This princess has been in solitary confinement recently, so she can't hear much. Why don't you tell me first? What are the rumors outside?"

Cheng Yan said, "They say His Majesty the King of Wu changes every day in Jiangnan. He even holds a poll for the most beautiful woman and creates the Eight Beauties of Jiangnan, letting them compete for beauty, sing and have fun, and go boating and reciting poems. He says they are the most beautiful women in the country, and are one of a kind."

"People say that His Royal Highness Prince Wu is about to squander all the money our... princess raised. He wasn't going there for disaster relief, but clearly for pleasure."

"There are also rumors that His Majesty the King of Wu has inflated the price of grain to 300 coins per bushel. He is clearly colluding with grain merchants and squandering the nation's wealth."

Wen Xingchen listened carefully.

Cheng Yan saw that she was not anxious, but rather looked serious, and she couldn't help feeling suspicious.

"They also said that the princess was in cahoots with Prince Wu and was trying to embezzle millions of taels of disaster relief funds."

Wen Xingchen frowned, this was a bit too much.

Just talk about King Wu, why involve me? I am in confinement at home.

"My father said that if Jiangnan is not brought under control and Prince Wu continues to act recklessly, if a riot breaks out, then the future County Master will also be in trouble."

"My Lady, I know you are not what they say you are. You are beautiful and generous, and you take the people of the world as your responsibility. You are a role model for us ladies to follow."

Cheng Yan was really anxious and started to play the emotional card.

"Did your father ask you to come look for me, or did you do it yourself?"

Cheng Yan said: "Of course I came up with it myself."

"Then you also heard this rumor."

"That's what's being said outside."

"Outside?"

"Everyone in the teahouses and among the people is discussing this. If you don't believe me, you can listen."

Wen Xingchen thought for a moment and asked Yingying, "How many days did His Majesty put me in solitary confinement?"

"The fifteenth."

"now what?"

"It's only the tenth day."

"Sister Cheng, I have to give face to the Emperor and cannot leave the palace without permission. Please listen to the outside world for a few days and tell me about it. After I am confined for the day, I will go to the teahouse to talk to you."

"Disaster relief is difficult, and so many people have died in it. His Highness the King of Wu is courageous enough to volunteer for disaster relief. As for the process of doing so, I believe he did nothing wrong."

"......." The price of grain is already three hundred coins, is that not considered a fault?

Cheng Yan went back, but came every day and told him everything that happened in the imperial city.

Apart from these, Wen Xingchen is still fishing.

Cheng Yan had been there for a few days and saw that she was still as calm as ever. She almost believed that the princess was in cahoots with King Wu.

They just want to take advantage of this flood to make money from the national disaster.

So gradually she stopped coming.

Not only Cheng Yan, but Yingying also felt that His Royal Highness the King of Wu was acting too out of line.

Why would he still visit brothels in such a difficult year?

You're actually taking the trouble to pick up some kind of courtesan. Aren't you asking for trouble?

five days later

Wen Xingchen's confinement day has arrived and he can go out now.

Yingying went out to check in the past few days and found that there was a lot of criticism outside. They cursed King Wu and even cursed the princess.

"Princess, are we really going out today?"

"Can't go out?"

"This matter has spread so widely, how can we explain it? If the princess goes out, I'm afraid she will be pelted with stinky vegetable leaves."

"..."

Before Wen Xingchen went out, he received a letter from Furun in the palace.

They all cursed King Wu and Xiao Bo.

After reading it, Wen Xingchen asked someone to put the letter away.

Uncle Xiao, Uncle Xiao, no one believes in you. When you come back from Jiangnan, you must make a big splash.

Wen Xingchen put the letter away and was about to go out when he heard Wen Ruyue's voice.

"Sister, you're out of confinement today, would you like to go out for a walk?" Rumors were rife that Sister had colluded with King Wu and embezzled disaster relief funds. The people were outraged, and the students were even more furious, with nowhere to vent their anger.

King Wu was far away in Jiangnan and could not return, so the one who was thrown the rotten eggs must be the sister.

Wen Xingchen has always been noble. How funny would it be if someone threw rotten eggs at him today?

But sister must not dare to do that now, right?

"..."

"My younger sister wants to invite you to go out to see a play. I wonder if you are free?"

Wen Xingchen was about to respond when Yingying whispered, "Princess, be careful, there's a trick going on. She invited you to the theater at this time because she must be dissatisfied with your death."

Wen Xingchen smiled and said:

"Then I'll trouble you, Yingying, to protect this princess well."

"..." Forget it, just throw all these rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs at me.

Wen Xingchen said to Wen Ruyue, "Sister, let's go. I'll take you to the theater."

Wen Ruyue didn't expect Wen Xingchen to agree so readily.

"What? You don't want to go."

“No… go…”

Wen Xingchen rolled his eyes at her.

"Are you going or not?"

"go."

Wen Xingchen wanted to go to the teahouse, but just as he went out, he heard someone shouting: The princess is coming out, the princess is coming out.

Wen Xingchen raised his eyebrows because a lot of people gathered at Ningyuan Marquis Mansion because someone shouted.

There are scholars and common people.

It's coming with great force.

Yingying was a little worried: Princess, let’s go back first.

Wen Ruyue was so frightened that she turned back.

It’s not that Wen Xingchen isn’t afraid, it’s just that she knows she should face it well.

"What are you doing gathered at Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion?"

A man dressed like a scholar stepped out and said, "Princess, have you heard that His Royal Highness the King of Wu is touring the Jiangnan region, selecting courtesans, and enjoying himself?"

The guards outside the door saw the people gathering and they all looked like they were ready to fight.

"How dare you! This is the Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion. What are you doing?"

Wen Xingchen signaled them that there was no need to be so tense.

Wen Xingchen took a few more steps forward and stood on the steps with a clear gaze and the determination of a superior.

"Princess, we just want to know if you know about this matter."

Wen Xingchen looked at the increasing number of common people and students, and he did not feel afraid, but rather a little relieved.

It is a good thing that students care about the government and worry about the world.

"You can take your time asking questions today. Come, serve them tea and snacks..."

"Your Highness, there's no need to go to so much trouble. We just want answers."

"Okay, then I can tell you that I have heard about this matter."

"During the great disaster, grain prices in Jiangnan had already risen to three hundred coins per bushel. Your Highness, the Prince of Wu, did not prioritize stabilizing grain prices, but instead focused on his own enjoyment. The people were struggling to get enough to eat and drink, yet Your Highness, the Prince of Wu, was so disregarding of the people and only focused on his own enjoyment, is this appropriate? Please, Princess, give me and others an explanation."

"Yes, please give us an explanation, Princess."