She got pregnant after the swap marriage, and the scumbag's family regretted it so much they cr

Before Gu Chengbin could speak, four people rushed out from the shadows: Yifeng, Yichen, Yiguang, and Yilan.

They instantly engaged in a fierce battle, fighting each other relentlessly.

Taking advantage of a lull in the fighting, Yi Feng shouted, "How dare you! How can a woman like you speak so casually about members of the royal family!"

Gao Yan stood up and stood protectively in front of Lu Huan.

The two people who were just at the center of the storm watched with great interest as they fought each other.

Gu Chengbin also wanted to see if the martial arts skills of Yiguang and Yilan's group of secret guards had improved.

They fought for quite a while, and Lu Huan started to get a little bored.

Indeed, their martial arts styles originated from the same school, and they were extremely familiar with each other's moves.

The outcome might not be decided until one side is completely exhausted.

Gu Chengbing also noticed it, "Yifeng and Yichen, you can stop now!"

Yi Feng and Yi Chen hesitated slightly, almost giving Yi Guang and Yi Lan an opening.

They dared not hesitate any longer and continued to exert all their strength.

Gu Chengbin first gestured for Gao Yan to speak, but his younger brother turned against him.

He turned his head and asked Lu Huan, "Huan'er, do you want to continue?"

"Yilan, stop!"

Upon hearing Lu Huan's command, Yi Lan used the recoil from her attack to retreat several steps; Yi Guang, however, was not so fortunate, taking a blow before the two separated.

Yi Feng didn't get any favors either. He rubbed the injury on his shoulder and walked to Gu Chengbin's side.

"Your Highness, she is trying to sow discord between you and the Crown Prince!"

Gu Chengbing raised a finger. "I know what I'm doing. You and Yichen go downstairs and apply some ointment. Have Zhang Zhen guard the study door; no one is allowed to approach!"

He paused, then softened his voice, "Of course, the Princess is an exception."

Gao Yan also spoke up, "Yi Guang and Yi Lan, you two should go out too!"

Soon, only the three of them remained in the study.

Gu Chengbin narrowed his eyes, making it impossible to discern his emotions.

Gao Yan sat back down next to Lu Huan. "Huan'er, I'm here. Don't be afraid!"

Gu Chengbing was both annoyed and amused. "If I really wanted to do something to your wife, do you think you could protect her all by yourself?"

Lu Huan held Gao Yan's hand and said meaningfully, "The prince won't do anything to me because of the princess."

The smile on Gu Chengbing's face faded. "Don't you have anything to explain?"

“I don’t think I’m trying to sow discord,” Lu Huan said calmly. “I’m just stating the facts.”

The Crown Prince has a good relationship with all the princes, but what about the next generation? The eldest grandson of the Emperor, whom you've watched grow up, is already dead.

This eldest son of the Crown Prince was just a baby when you were enfeoffed. He had absolutely no connection with you uncles!

Moreover, if you have Consort Dong by your side, it's hard to guarantee that other princes won't have Consort Zhao, Consort Qian, or Concubine Sun, among others.

Mentioning Consort Dong struck a nerve with Gu Chengbin. His expression darkened further.

"You seem to know a lot, not like a young lady confined to the inner chambers of a merchant's house."

Lu Huan's hands, hidden beneath her narrow sleeves, were clenched into fists as she tried her best not to show any fear.

"That was all an act for the Lu family. Otherwise, I would have turned into a pile of bones like my mother long ago!"

"You've told me so much, and even offered me so many books. It seems you have quite a grand ambition!"

Since the Prince of Yan and Gao Yan recognized each other, he has almost never used the title "this prince" in front of the two of them.

Gao Yan couldn't help but feel a little worried, and his palms started to sweat.

Lu Huan felt the stickiness on the back of his hand, rubbed Gao Yan's fingers with his thumb, smiled slightly, and indicated that he should not worry.

“The Cheng family has been doing business in Yanjing City for generations. Unless there is an unavoidable reason, I will not give up here. I want the portion of the Cheng family’s assets that the Du and Chen families have swallowed up.”

"You really do know."

I guessed a thing or two.

Gu Chengbin hesitated for only a few moments before agreeing.

"Sure. But you'll have to spend money to buy it back, otherwise it'll be hard to explain to the government."

"Deal! I also want the prince to cooperate with me in putting on a show."

"What play?" Gu Chengbing raised an eyebrow. What kind of play could be more important than the Cheng family's fortune?

"Rest assured, this matter will only benefit Your Highness, and will not bring any harm. I would like Your Highness to give the Lu family a small punishment as a warning."

Gu Chengbin understood his sister-in-law even less.

He originally intended to only pursue the crimes of the Li family and Li Shi out of consideration for Lu Huan, and to let her elder brother off the hook.

But I never expected her to make such a request.

"why?"

Lu Huan's lips curled up, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

"Of course it's because I don't want my dad to have it too easy; it's better for him to suffer a bit!"

He promoted Li to the position of official wife and put her in charge of the household affairs, but of course he also had to bear the consequences of Li's mistakes.

The second reason is that my father owns a considerable amount of land and estates. I think the Prince will need them greatly in the future.”

“If you weren’t my sister-in-law, I would make sure you never have to speak.”

Gu Chengbing's words sounded terrifying, but Gao Yan and Lu Huan both breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as he stops referring to himself as "this king," that's fine!

"You want me to confiscate all the estates your father owns? Is it that simple? What good will that do you?"

Lu Huan shook his head. "It's not confiscation, it's buying and selling. The highest price my father's grain shop paid for was only 50%, so there's no way he could be convicted."

But the Li family and Li clan are different. The prince could easily use Li clan's mistakes as leverage to force her to sell her land and estate at market price.

"And I want all the registered servants in the Lu Family Manor in the eastern suburbs."

Gu Chengbing wrote the place name down on a piece of paper. As for whether it was confiscated or sold, he didn't care.

But Gao Yan was somewhat worried, "Your mother's grave is near Lu Family Village, your father probably won't agree!"

Lu Huan sneered and said indifferently, "Who knows!"

Gu Chengbing paused in his writing and promised, "If your father really does that, I will register Lu Family Village under your name."

“Absolutely not!” Lu Huan refused decisively. “Once a village is registered under a red contract, the local officials who bribe the household staff will find out. It’s impossible to hide it. My father will definitely guess that I was involved.”

Gao Yan immediately understood that Huan'er only wanted to weaken his father's business and did not want to alert the enemy.

However, this is Huan'er's private matter and it's not convenient for her to tell her brother.

He quickly tried to smooth things over, "Brother, my wife has her concerns. Either way, you're the one who benefited, so why ask so many questions!"

Gu Chengbing glared at him. As expected, they weren't childhood friends; he only knows how to side with outsiders!

"Are you done talking? If you're done, go back now! Just looking at you gives me a headache!"

Lu Huan and Gao Yan exchanged a smile.

The King of Yan was so angry with A Yan that he completely forgot that they had come for the books.

"I still have quite a few of the books that Ayan brought over before. However, I originally intended to keep them for myself, so I can only lend you copies to make. You can make another copy yourself."

After you read this, you'll understand why I chose to hand it over to you now, rather than after arriving in Jinling and giving it to His Majesty the Emperor.

Gu Chengbin's brows furrowed deeply. "Are you trying to put me on the hot seat?"