The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

For the next three days, Qin Yao and Liu Qingping ran themselves ragged, but finally found a shop.

The owner runs a restaurant business. Although it only has two floors, the layout is quite good. The two immediately decided to talk to the owner.

Naturally, the butler took charge of this matter.

However, this time it didn't go as smoothly as last time, and the boss said he needed to think about it.

"Isn't his business not doing well?" Liu Qingping asked, puzzled.

They had specifically inquired about it and found that the restaurant had been operating at a loss since last year.

Why are you still unwilling to sell it?

The butler replied immediately:

"I don't know about that. How about we ask around?"

Qin Yao nodded, and the housekeeper went to make the arrangements.

The fact that they're spending more than they earn, yet unwilling to spend, suggests there's more to it than meets the eye...

"I'll go ask around too..." Liu Qingping took a big gulp of tea, called Xiao Lan to follow, and left in a hurry.

She needs to go back and ask the princess's mother.

Qin Yao shook her head, already used to Liu Qingping's impulsive personality.

Qin Yao looked into the distance and saw the newlyweds. She didn't disturb Chen Yiru, as today was her homecoming day.

I wonder... if the Chen family will face another bloody storm.

……

Chen Family

As soon as Chen Yiru and Yu Zhi entered the house, they noticed that the atmosphere was unusual.

Chen's father took Yu Zhi to the study, while Chen Yiru went to the Jiang family's courtyard.

Unsurprisingly, all members of the Chiang family, including the Chiang brothers, were present in the Chiang family compound.

Jiang's eyes were swollen from crying these past few days. When she saw Chen Yiru come in, she seemed to have forgotten the difficulties of the past few days. She went over and took Chen Yiru's hand, about to burst into tears.

"Ru'er, you must save your brother! He..."

Chen Yiru subtly withdrew her hand. "Mother, what's wrong? Did Minzhi get into trouble?"

Chen Yiru learned that very day that, before even entering the bridal chamber, the people sent by Yu Zhi had recounted in detail what had happened in the Chen family.

She and Yu Zhi naturally took it as a joke.

Not only her, but Yu Zhi also hated the Jiang family to the core.

If he hadn't overheard their plot by chance, he and Chen Yi would probably have missed each other. How could he still dare to acknowledge such a "mother-in-law" and relative?

But now, she must pretend she doesn't know.

“Your brother ate something he shouldn’t have, and the doctor said it might not be good. Could you… ask your son-in-law to help find a royal physician to take a look?”

After Jiang finished speaking, Chen Yiru showed a worried expression.

"Is it that serious? Have you seen all the good doctors in the city?"

It's impossible to invite an imperial physician. Regardless of her current relationship with Chen Minzhi, even in the past, they couldn't have invited an imperial physician.

Fortunately, Jiang Qianqian and her mother interrupted the conversation.

Jiang's mother looked at Jiang Shi with a sarcastic expression.

"Oh, this is practically a double blessing! Can't we just say it's family?"

Then, turning to Chen Yiru, he said with a grin, "Your brother, I'm afraid he'll only be able to rely on Qianqian from now on. A man can't be without offspring, can he..."

"Shut up! The doctor only said it's difficult to have children, he didn't say it's impossible!" Jiang Shi said, then realized her mistake and quickly covered her mouth.

"What's the difference? As long as Qianqian is pregnant, everything will be fine."

Jiang looked at her sister-in-law with eyes that were practically spitting fire, but when she thought of Jiang Qianqian's pregnancy, she forced herself to hold it back.

That day, when she found out that Jiang Qianqian had sent someone to deliver food containing sleeping pills, she took advantage of it. Later, she found out that a wine pot had been found in Jiang Qianqian's room, and the truth came out.

Jiang pounced on her again and started scratching Jiang Qianqian.

Jiang Qianqian stopped pretending and started fighting with Jiang Shi, but she hadn't recovered yet and was at a disadvantage.

It was only when Jiang's mother saw her fall to the ground that she clapped her hands and pulled Jiang away.

"Watch your belly! You might already be pregnant!"

Jiang's mother's shout woke Jiang up, and she dared not make a move again.

From then on, Jiang Qianqian gave up all hope and, together with her mother, acted like a tyrant in the Chen family, frequently wandering around Jiang's house and taking whatever she wanted.

Jiang felt the same way Chen Yiru had felt before, with things taken away from her, but she couldn't say anything!

Chen Yiru kept her head down and didn't get involved.

Jiang didn't want to argue with her mother, but she pulled Chen Yiru aside to talk. Chen Yiru quickly excused herself by saying she was going to see Chen Minzhi.

Jiang Shi also didn't want to see them, so she followed Chen Yiru to Chen Minzhi's courtyard.

Chen Minzhi has been bedridden for several days, but she is feeling better today and is sunbathing in the yard.

As soon as Chen Yiru entered, she saw him lying comfortably on the recliner.

Jiang kept his illness a secret from him, and no one in the entire household dared to mention what happened that day.

Therefore, he is still unaware that his body is failing.

Chen Yiru and Madam Jiang walked over, and a servant had already brought them chairs.

Chen Minzhi knew this as soon as they came in, and saw them sitting opposite her.

As soon as Chen Yiru sat down, she asked:

"Minzhi, how are you feeling?"

Chan Man-chi smiled weakly:

"I'm much better, but I'm still weak and need to rest for a couple more days."

"I'm sorry, sister, I couldn't go out to see you off when you got married. It's all because my body is so weak."

Jiang told him that he suddenly fainted in his room.

The doctor only said that he was physically weak.

Chen Yiru comforted him with a faint smile, and Jiang Shi echoed her sentiments.

The three of them had only exchanged a few words when several people entered.

When Jiang saw her mother and Jiang Qianqian, she was terrified.

"Who let you in? Get out of here right now!"

Jiang's mother and Jiang Qianqian walked straight over as if they hadn't heard anything.

Jiang's mother even had a chair brought over for Jiang Qianqian to sit down, while she herself faced off against Jiang's family.

"Let's come and see Minzhi!"

A few days ago, Jiang had people stop them from coming, saying that Chen Minzhi needed to recuperate. Now that Chen Yiru has come, how can they not come?

"Minzhi! Look at Qianqian. You've been recovering these past few days, and none of us have been able to come over. Qianqian has lost weight."

Jiang was so angry that her chest heaved. She turned around and ordered people to come in and kick the group out.

Jiang's mother instantly flew into a rage, "Why can't we see Minzhi! Qianqian will be his wife in the future, why can't she be here! Are you jealous? You don't care about your husband, but your son is getting married soon."

Hearing her rambling nonsense, Jiang lost all reason.

"Shut up! It's not even close to happening yet! All you do is yell all day!"

Jiang Minzhi sat up straight. "What do you mean? I'm going to marry my cousin???"

Only then did Mrs. Jiang realize she had made a mess of things, and she became rude to her mother, ordering them to be thrown out immediately.

Chen Yiru quickly stepped back, afraid of accidentally hurting herself.

Before Chen Minzhi could get any information, the servants swarmed forward, and the scene immediately descended into chaos.

Before Chan Man-chi could retreat, she was knocked to the ground by the chaotic crowd.

Chen Yiru quickly sent someone to fetch her father. By the time everything calmed down, none of those present were unharmed.

Chen Minzhi also learned the truth from Jiang Qianqian, and couldn't help but faint.

Jiang then burst into another fit of wailing and howling.

After Chen's father gave the order, everyone left.

He also tolerated Jiang Qianqian.

During the meal, Chen's father did not allow Jiang to come out, but instead had Aunt Shen and Chen Jinzhi come out to keep him company.

What should have been a pleasant homecoming turned into an unpleasant incident. Chen's father repeatedly comforted Chen Yiru and asked Yu Zhi to take the blame.

Chen Yiru looked at her father and felt a little guilty, but when she thought about what they had done, she felt that they had done the right thing.

From now on, Chen Nian should not be handed over to Chen Minzhi.

Chen Yiru changed the subject.

"Father, Jinzhi should start school soon. Should we find him a school?"

Mr. Chen glanced at his youngest son and nodded. It was time to find an academy.

He had originally planned to send both of his sons to the academy, but now he could only send Jinzhi first.

Chen Jinzhi was very excited, and her eyes were filled with gratitude as she looked at Chen Yiru.

When his brother had the accident, he thought he wouldn't be able to go to the academy.

Chen Yiru nodded to him subtly and continued eating.