Quick Transmigration: Leisure

In the eighth year of the seventh reign of the Lü dynasty, in autumn.

Today is Xia Youmi's birthday, and it's a rare occasion that all the students have gathered together.

Only two tables were set up in the flower hall of Yunying Palace, where only close friends and family chatted.

"From now on, it's time for Xia Meimei to get married. Has the Regent considered any potential suitors?" Lü Shuo couldn't help but ask sarcastically.

Maybe,

He was the only one in the room who was unhappy.

During those three years, all those who had accompanied him in his studies went on to pursue their own careers elsewhere, which ironically highlighted the emperor's incompetence.

This is not the kind of study companion he wants.

But by the time they realize it, they can no longer control the person, and even the power to make decisions has been handed over.

It seems that the only thing that can be manipulated to break the deadlock is Xia Youmi's marriage.

She's married, so she can't possibly still be running around outside. If she has children, she'll be even more firmly tied to her little family, with things like polo, princess, commander, and going to war.

All this fame should belong to him!

Xia Youmi glanced at Lü Shuo's expression and knew that he was being twisted again.

Ever since Lü Qian and her son started to exert their influence, the young emperor has stopped genuinely associating with them.

The reason is simple: Sheng Zefa dealt with the fourth son and the team, and also took some of Gu Ningzuo's bad assets.

The eldest princess's method of revenge was also quite direct: sowing discord.

First, there's the relationship between Lü Shuo, Li Wanran, and Sheng Ze. Lü Qian found a bunch of witnesses and accused the Empress Dowager of abandoning the mother and keeping the son. She claimed that Li Wanran was behind Lü Shuo's birth mother, Consort Jing, because she couldn't have children and was jealous of her friend, so she tried to adopt a son to gain power.

Although the emperor could see the previous emperor's official records, Li Wanran and Sheng Ze did not hide the truth from him.

When the rumors started, the Empress Dowager who had actually raised him, along with a string of palace servants, were also brought to justice. This quickly quelled the rumors and saved the emperor's face.

The real reason why Consort Jing was disliked was not made public.

He had done everything he could, leaving no room for error, but a shadow still lingered in Lü Shuo's heart.

It created a rift between them and their happy family of three.

In the original text, this tactic was only used later to create conflict.

It was Xia Youmi's strict guard against giving the male and female leads no chance to develop their relationship that pushed the princess to her limit, forcing her to resort to her ultimate move.

Unfortunately, he accomplished nothing.

They also proactively identified and eliminated the hidden agents within the palace.

After a period of silence, Duke Gu passed away.

Apart from the female lead being sent to her ancestral home to observe mourning, none of the other characters experienced grief or fought over the family fortune.

It was all arranged by Gu Zong early on; the lion's share went to Gu Xinyan, and not to Uncle Gu or any of his children or grandchildren.

Thus, perhaps for protection, or perhaps because she was being ostracized, Gu Xinyan returned to her hometown with the men left behind by the Duke. She intended to inherit the ancestral home and local businesses while leaving the political arena.

Because the Gu family members all got what they wanted through their own abilities and early birth, they didn't hold it against Gu Xinyan.

Master Gu squanders his money all day long and has no intention of rebuilding the family business.

The three branches of the Gu family have separated and are focusing on their own development.

Only the second wife was restless. Lü Qian had long harbored ambitions, wanting her son to take her place.

With their next move, they targeted the relationship between Li Wanran and Sheng Ze.

Although it wasn't made public, it was more vicious than that.

A woman appeared out of nowhere and insisted that Xia Youmi was Sheng Ze's biological child, and that the adoption was a lie to deceive Li Wanran.

He had already betrayed her.

They even insisted on a paternity test, claiming there was evidence that Sheng Ze had been paying attention to Xia Youmi long before adopting her. If they weren't related, how could there be so many coincidences, including similar moles?

Li Wanran then staged a breakup, dragging Xia Youmi into it as well, but temporarily keeping it a secret from Sheng Ze.

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This drove Sheng Ze to the brink of madness. He not only personally investigated old accounts but also confessed some past events to Li Wanran.

Xia Youmi is indeed related to Sheng Ze by blood; she is the child of Sheng Ze's younger sister.

His younger sister had been lost before, and he only found her by climbing the social ladder and gaining connections. But at that time, she was already married and her mind and virtue were firmly controlled. In addition, she had just given birth to Xia Youmi and was full of hope for life, so she refused to leave her husband's family.

Back then, he was a eunuch who lived a life of constant danger.

Indeed, they lack the ability to protect their family, so it's better not to acknowledge them, which would allow their sister and children to live a peaceful life.

Once the danger was over and they went to look for her again, they discovered that her younger sister had already been driven to her death.

Even his niece was to be sold to find a new bride.

Before Sheng could even discuss adoption with Li Wanran, he dealt with that heartless family.

Then, he discovered that Xia Youmi resembled his lover somewhat, and with his nephew Xiao Jiu also involved, it was no surprise that he was being adopted.

The reason for keeping it from Li Wanran was that she was afraid that Li Wanran would feel that the child was related to her by blood and would force her to accept a child she might not like because of him.

When they finally truly loved their adopted daughter, they were afraid that telling the truth would create a rift between them and Mi'er.

After all, the methods used back then were not honorable.

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That's what became the catalyst for stirring up trouble.

But it was just a coincidence.

Li Wanran was initially convinced that it was someone else's fabrication, but unexpectedly, she actually managed to swindle out the truth.

After several days of cold weather, Sheng and his partner went horseback riding on the grasslands together, and they gradually reconciled.

It's so sweet that Xia Youmi's teeth hurt.

After this matter was resolved, their family became even closer.

Sheng Ze also sensed Xia Youmi's ambition, and after the father and daughter were honest with each other, everything was laid bare. Just then, Xia Youmi estimated that the time was right, and she discussed the action plan with her parents.

Two influential figures joined us unconditionally.

Xia Youmi's progress is rapid.

Sheng Ze only changed a few routine decrees, yet he was able to change Lü Shuo's situation and put his mind to a great challenge.

Xia Youmi did not abuse Lü Shuo's body.

It was simply a replication of Lü Shuo's indifference towards Xia Youmi after he took power.

They ignored all difficulties and pleas for help.

Who said we'd be all respectful and solve your problems? Don't you have hands? The palace servants and officials aren't attentive, that's not our order. You should have the ability to manage the people around you.

My capable people were either trained by myself or arranged by the Regent.

It's his choice to give it to someone; why should he give it up?

Whether it's launching an expedition or winning people's hearts, whoever is stronger will win.

Saying you value academic studies but can't find time for martial arts is nobody's fault but yours. Princess Congyin, who was illiterate back then, caught up with you in very little time.

The fact that people have time to practice martial arts is the result of their hard work.

Lü Shuo felt as if he were trapped in an invisible prison, with no end in sight.

He might not even be able to keep up with the changes in the outside world.

In just three years, or perhaps six, seven, or eight years.

In terms of culture, Xia Youmi had already gained a voice since the rise of polo. Ideologies such as women's self-reliance were subtly accepted or embraced.

And it spread from top to bottom.

The economic benefits are self-evident; military spending is entirely derived from this. Sheng Ze and Lü Ying, working together, expanded this reach into all aspects of life. Later, they even included the Huo and Mu families.

Most importantly, Xia Youmi gained a great reputation in the military and among neighboring countries because he personally rescued the two Fu brothers.

I'm just taking some time out of my busy schedule to come back and celebrate my birthday.

Next, she will personally lead a group to meet with those neighboring countries that look down on, or think that the Lü Dynasty is finished and want to take advantage of its misfortune.

Coincidentally,

Try out the new weapon.