The more cowardly a person is, the more wild they are; I've driven the villainous minister craz

The next day, Prince Chen sent someone to the Yun family to offer apologies and to inform them that Wang Wanshu had been escorted back to the capital.

Prince Chen's implication was that Wang Wanshu would definitely not cause them any more trouble in the short term.

Yun Shang did not react to this.

One reason why he tolerated Wang Wanshu repeatedly was because of Prince Chen.

Secondly, he is not confident that he can get away unscathed after taking action against Wang Wanshu.

He kept a detailed record of everything Wang Wanshu had done to the Yun family.

The annual leave at Bailu Academy soon came to an end, and Yunshang returned to the academy to study.

Yu Wan wasn't the type to stay idle, so during the New Year period, she and Shen Shi were researching various ways to make money.

Due to health reasons, Yu Wan needs to recuperate for more than three months, so she has to give up the idea of ​​returning to Shengjing at this time.

It's not entirely a bad thing; delaying her departure by three months will allow her to raise enough money.

I can also spend more time with the Yun family.

Deep down, she didn't want to leave the Yun family.

Especially since Yun Shang's attitude towards her has become increasingly different lately, she can't help but have some unrealistic thoughts popping into her mind—it seems that staying in the Yun family like this is not so bad.

Yun Shang now feels utterly disgusted with Wang Wanshu, let alone falling in love at first sight. Given the current situation, unless the sky falls, it's impossible for the two of them to get back together.

but……

This is in the book.

The original story ends with the male and female protagonists living happily ever after. Yu Wan couldn't help but wonder if some uncontrollable force might bring them together, since a love-hate relationship can be considered a tragic romance.

She racked her brains for a while, but in the end, she couldn't figure anything out.

Yu Wan was numb.

Whatever, let it be.

After Bailu Academy resumed classes, Yu Wan no longer had to worry about seeing Yun Shang all the time. Although the two still had to share a bed at night, Yu Wan had developed a thick skin. As long as she acted as if nothing had happened, she and Yun Shang were innocent.

The days passed peacefully for more than half a month.

During this time, Yu Wan, Shen Shi, and Yun Xi were enthusiastically researching how to make money.

Yun Shang and Prince Chen held several secret talks at Bailu Academy.

At the end of February, a memorial bearing the personal seal of Prince Chen was delivered to the Shengjing Imperial Palace by express courier.

Since Emperor Wenjing neglected state affairs, Chengmingtang had become a mere decoration. Urgent memorials were presented to Emperor Wenjing's bedroom, Changsheng Hall, by the chief eunuch.

The Hall of Longevity was not originally called the Hall of Longevity, and it was far less luxurious and spacious than it is today.

When Emperor Wenjing became addicted to sensual pleasures, he found his original sleeping quarters too small, so he merged the east and west palaces and named the new palace the Hall of Longevity, hoping that he could live a long and healthy life in the hall.

Although Emperor Wenjing appears radiant now, his body has long been drained by sensual pleasures.

This empty shell could collapse at any moment.

No one dared to mention this fact in front of Emperor Wenjing.

The emperors of today are incompetent and cruel; if one is not careful, one could lose their head.

Chief eunuch Xu Haifu, holding a memorial in his hands, tiptoed quickly toward the Hall of Longevity.

He walked almost silently, without disturbing any musicians or dancers along the way, until Xu Haifu tiptoed to the foot of the dragon throne, at which point he stopped.

Emperor Wenjing was dressed in a plain white robe, his clothes wide open, looking quite dashing.

In fact, Emperor Wenjing was indeed extremely handsome.

He was incredibly handsome in his youth, and now that he's past thirty, he exudes a mature charm and allure. Over the years, court officials have been eager to send their daughters to the palace as concubines, as numerous as the fish in the river.

Everyone knows that the current Consort Zhou was originally just an insignificant concubine's daughter from a collateral branch of the Zhou family.

However, because she was favored by Emperor Wenjing and gave birth to a prince, her collateral branch has now almost become the main branch of the Zhou family, with a status no less than that of the main branch.

Many people hoped that their daughters would gain favor and lead their families to great heights, but in the past ten years or so, only Consort Zhou has remained a favored concubine.

Many have tried to replicate her success, but without exception, they have all failed.

Even though Emperor Wenjing is increasingly fickle and prone to novelty, Consort Zhou still holds a place in his heart.

Enjoying the beauty's feeding and caresses, Emperor Wenjing was completely unaware of Xu Haifu's arrival.

Xu Haifu and the other palace maids, eunuchs, and beauties dared not utter a sound, for fear of disturbing Emperor Wenjing's interest.

Emperor Wenjing lazily stretched and opened his eyes a crack, seeing Xu Haifu holding a memorial in his hands, before slowly asking, "What is it?"

Xu Haifu's spirits lifted, and he immediately presented the memorial respectfully. "Your Majesty, this is a memorial sent by Prince Chen. The prince specifically instructed the messenger to ask Your Majesty to take a look at this memorial."

Emperor Wenjing was in a good mood at the moment and did not feel that the memorial had spoiled his interest. He picked up the memorial and began to read it casually.

During this period, Xu Haifu kept a close eye on Emperor Wenjing's reaction.

Even after reading to the very end, Emperor Wenjing showed no sign of displeasure, and Xu Haifu understood the situation.

Sure enough, the next second, Emperor Wenjing put down his memorial and said indifferently, "If he wants to do it, let him do it. If he does it well, I will reward him."

Xu Haifu quickly bowed and picked up the folded document, responding humbly.

"Get out, don't disturb my enjoyment." Emperor Wenjing waved his hand at him, his brows slightly furrowed.

Xu Haifu quickly bowed and withdrew.

Once he was outside the Hall of Longevity, he dared to take a deep breath, but before he could catch his breath, a deep male voice sounded behind him.

"Why is Eunuch Xu outside the palace?"

Xu Haifu's eyes flickered, and he quickly turned around, bowing respectfully to the newcomer. "This servant greets Your Highness Prince Qi. May Your Highness be well."

King Qi had a face like jade, with his black hair tied up high. He inherited his mother, Consort Zhou, and had a pair of bewitching and affectionate fox-like eyes, which added a touch of eeriness and allure to his otherwise dignified appearance.

Xu Haifu dared not look directly at the King of Qi, his head hanging low.

The King of Qi smiled slightly and raised his hand slightly, "Eunuch Xu, there's no need for such formalities."

Xu Haifu smiled.

Prince Qi glanced at the tightly closed Changsheng Palace, his gaze sweeping over the memorial in Xu Haifu's hand without revealing any emotion, and asked with a smile, "Eunuch Xu, you went in when the Emperor was in high spirits, there must be something important going on, right?"

Xu Haifu clenched his clasped hands and replied in a low voice, "The Prince Chen, who is far away in Huicheng County, sent me a memorial. Seeing that it was an urgent memorial, I risked displeasing His Majesty and presented it to him."

"Oh? The memorial written by my seventh brother..." King Qi's face showed a suitable look of curiosity. "What did my seventh brother write in his memorial?"

Xu Haifu bowed immediately, his voice filled with fear, "Your Highness is joking. How could this servant know what the princes wrote in their memorials? This servant is merely a messenger; I dare not know anything more than that."

The King of Qi glanced at his hands, smiling but saying nothing.

After a while, he reached out and patted Xu Haifu on the shoulder, "There's no need to be so cautious and fearful. I know you are honest and dutiful, and you only want to serve your father."

Xu Haifu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve and nodded hurriedly, "This servant dares not have any other thoughts."