Transmigrated into a Prosperous Farm Wife, Pampered, Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Prime Minister

The two sat down beside him, and Wei Ninghai immediately ordered someone to serve the meal.

Consort Xian mentioned her nephew Xian'an, saying, "My nephew has really done well this time. He came in second place in the academy exam, which truly makes me, his aunt, very happy."

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Hongye laughed loudly, "As expected of a scion of a noble family, how could a mere scholar fail the imperial examination? Wouldn't that make him a laughingstock? What I am curious about is that there are actually scholars in the Northwest who can surpass Xian'an in the examination."

The Northland is resource-poor, otherwise Bai Heng would not have gone out of his way to establish the Mishan Academy. He originally thought it would take several years to make a difference, but it has already shown promise in the first year.

Xian'an may seem uneducated and incompetent, but he is actually quite clever. He just has a sharp tongue and is a very wicked person.

He always gets beaten up, which gives Xuan Yuan Hongye a real headache.

Fortunately, the people have been sent away, and we can finally have some peace and quiet.

"No matter where His Majesty's people are from, there are always talented individuals. It's normal that Xian'an can't compare. I even think that the academy might have gone easy on him because of my face. Otherwise, how could he have passed?" Consort Xian belittled her nephew without any mercy.

This nephew is really a handful.

A few words made Xuanyuan Hongye feel much better. "My dear consort knows how to talk. Try this ice cream. I heard that the imperial kitchen knew you suffered from summer heat and made this new dish for you."

Consort Xian looked delighted.

Just as they took two bites, the head steward, Wei Ninghai, entered.

"Your Majesty, a letter has arrived from Dean Bai."

Upon hearing this, Consort Xian hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, has my good-for-nothing nephew caused trouble again?"

"No, you're overthinking it. It's about the academy."

Xuanyuan Hongye got up and went to the inner room.

Wei Ninghai whispered the letter from Dean Bai requesting protection for the Emperor Emeritus, and the story of how Dean Zhang was abducted before he even arrived.

It was clear that only a very few people knew that Chief Zhang had left Beijing.

Xuan Yuan Hongye frowned upon hearing this: "Send Jin Yi and Jin Er over there to protect that person closely. If possible, it would be best to bring them back to the palace."

"Yes." Wei Ninghai left.

Consort Xian pretended not to understand who that person was and lowered her head to eat her ice cream.

When Xuanyuan Hongye arrived, he smiled sincerely and said, "Your Majesty, you should try it too, it's delicious."

Xuanyuan Hongye didn't take the snacks, his face showing exhaustion. "My beloved consort, I am heartbroken. Tell me about the Chang family, am I really wronging them?"

Xuan Yuan Hongye didn't believe that Chang Sheng had betrayed the country and colluded with the enemy, but all the evidence pointed to the Chang family.

As an emperor, he had to give an explanation to his court officials and the people.

Now that Chang Sheng's only son has died, all the remaining male members of the Chang family have been exiled, and the female members were to be sent to the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution) according to the rules. However, they were saved by Old Madam Guan, and Guan Suying was also taken to the Guan family.

"Your Majesty, the women of the inner palace must not interfere in politics; this is an ancestral rule."

Seeing that Xuanyuan Hongye frowned, Consort Xian put down her chopsticks. "However, I am still willing to risk offending Your Majesty and speak my mind."

"Unless someone from the Chang family comes back to life, no one can prove the Chang family's innocence."

She was also sending people to look for Chang Sheng's son, Chang Tian.

Her daughter was deeply in love with General Chang and would pester her all the time.

"You're right. It's a pity that only members of the extraordinary family came back alive."

"Your Majesty, the Second Prince has arrived."

Wei Ninghai came in again with his head down.

"Should I excuse myself for the time being?" Consort Xian asked, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes when she heard the Second Prince's name.

Excluding the former crown prince who was deposed and sent to guard the imperial mausoleum, Xuanyuan Hongye had a total of four sons and one daughter.

Her only daughter was born to her, while the second prince was born to Consort De.

Apart from the second and third princes, the remaining two princes are only ten years old.

Consort De was indifferent to worldly affairs, but her son was ambitious and competitive in everything he did, which made him quite annoying.

"No need, I'll dine with you. Let the Second Prince go back." Xuan Yuan Hongye didn't seem to be in a good mood.

Why won't Father see me?

Outside the hall stood a young man of about eighteen or nineteen, dressed in a brocade robe. At first glance, he appeared kind and honest, but upon closer inspection, his demeanor changed.

"Your Highness, you've come at the wrong time. The Imperial Concubine is inside." Wei Ninghai said with a smile, trying not to offend anyone.

"It's just that I've come at an inopportune time. I'll go to the inner palace to see my mother first, and then come over when my father has some free time."

Upon hearing that the concubines in the harem were there, the second prince turned around and went to see Consort De.

The Zhang family is now on his side, and he needs to discuss with his mother and ask his father to quickly make him the crown prince.

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Zhang family.

Zhang Xiucheng, the eldest son of the Zhang family, was forty years old and was kneeling in front of the head of the Zhang family.

"Father, you forbade me from competing with Chang Sheng back then, causing me to miss out on the woman I loved most. Now that Chang Sheng has died on the battlefield, and with the charge of treason, why can't I marry Guan Suyi?"

Zhang Xiucheng was summoned to kneel here early in the morning and had been kneeling all morning. It was almost noon when the head of the Zhang family finally showed up.

The first thing they did upon meeting was to question Zhang Xiucheng about his plan to marry Guan Suyi.

The old man with a white beard, thin and frail, sat in the main armchair. His cloudy eyes revealed that he must have been a figure in his youth.

“Xiucheng, think carefully before you speak. Changsheng is guilty of treason, so his wife is also a criminal. How can such a criminal woman step into our house?”

Chang Sheng is a despicable man, and his wife actually returned to the Guan family out of fear of death. Such a woman is all beauty and no substance; beneath her skin lies nothing but a viper.

“Father, Su Yi isn’t that kind of person. She has a heart condition. The Guan family forcibly took her back. I’ve never begged you before, but I’m begging you.” Zhang Xiucheng knelt down and pleaded.

Zhang Xiuxin, who was standing to the side, said, "Father, she's just a woman. Just don't let her be my elder brother's legal wife. At most, she can be a concubine. Please grant my elder brother's wish."

The Zhang family patriarch remained silent for a long time before closing his eyes. "If Guan Suying is willing, that's fine. But none of you are allowed to forcibly take another man's wife."

Zhang Xiucheng was overjoyed upon hearing this, "Don't worry, Father, I will definitely make her do it willingly."

As they left their courtyard, the younger brother, Zhang Xiuxin, said, "Congratulations, elder brother, your wish is about to come true."

The Chang family is already ruined; as long as the Second Prince ascends the throne, the Zhang family will be the greatest contributor.

Zhang Xiucheng was no longer the same as before; his eyes were full of smugness.

"This matter is all thanks to my second brother. When I take the position of family head, you will be my right-hand man."

The old man's health is failing. After scheming for so many years, it's about time he'll be in charge of the Zhang family.

Guan Suyi, Guan Suyi, it's all your fault for being blind and marrying the wrong person.

Now you're going to fall into my hands anyway. Your son is useless. Even if you find him at the ends of the earth, he'll just be a corpse.

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The Guan family.

After Consort Lan visited again last night, no one in the Guan family had a smile on their face this morning.

The current matriarch of the Guan family is Guan Suyi's elder sister-in-law, Madam Lin.

At this moment, looking troubled, she came to the Buddhist hall and said, "Aunt, the Zhang family has sent something again, along with a letter. Please take a look."