The Eldest Daughter Returns: Imperial Uncle, I'm Pregnant!

At that time, Meng Yanran will be the most effective tool to restrain Young Master Jiyue.

"They're incredibly audacious," Gu Qingwan exclaimed after figuring it out.

"Your Highness, there's also some progress on that Lady Song that Xiao Yi was investigating before."

Gu Qingwan became even more interested. She hadn't expected that Ning Er and the others would make such rapid progress after training with Xiao Jingchen's secret guards for a while.

"Tell me."

"We discovered by chance during our investigation that Madam Song and the heir of the Marquis of Yi'an seem to have some connection."

Gu Qingwan felt uncomfortable just thinking about the heir of the Marquis of Yi'an. He was clearly the first hypocrite, and it was obvious to everyone that he was no good without anyone investigating him.

Have you been to the Marquis of Yi'an's residence?

"The Marquis of Yi'an's residence is not easy to approach. It is surrounded not only by the residence's soldiers, but also by secret guards whose martial arts skills are not weak."

Gu Qingwan paused for a moment. The Marquis of Yi'an's mansion actually dared to keep secret guards. They were incredibly bold. However, it was hard to say whether these secret guards were left behind by the Marquis of Yi'an himself or arranged by the heir himself.

"If you can't find out anything inside, don't go. Otherwise, you might alert them. Since that Lady Song has dealings with the Marquis of Yi'an's son, just try to find out more from the outside. Be careful."

"Yes! Princess!"

Gu Qingwan sat up, lost in thought. In her previous life, she hadn't cared much about the Second Prince; the fact that he had no children meant he was destined to be out of the running for the throne.

She remembered that back then, in order to show his magnanimity and benevolence, Xiao Yuheng not only spared the life of the second prince, but also made him a prince, and the heir of the Marquis of Yi'an also smoothly inherited the title.

Judging from their current level of composure, they shouldn't be so honest. It's a pity she died a little too young in her previous life, otherwise she could have seen the exciting scenes that followed.

As expected, the two scoundrels were plotting together.

"Cousin, how's your plan coming along with what I asked you to prepare? I'm getting impatient." The Second Prince's face had lost its usual gentle demeanor and turned somewhat sinister.

Lu Yan grew up with this cousin, and he knew his personality better than anyone else.

"Second Prince, didn't we agree not to rush? Now that Su Che has been following our plan step by step. Once I get his sister into the backyard, will he still be willing to submit to Your Highness?"

"It would be best if such a lovely girl were willing to follow me, but if she doesn't, you don't need to go to so much trouble. Just lock her up, and she'll naturally be willing in time."

"That's true, but doesn't the Second Prince want good things to come in pairs?"

"Oh?" Xiao Yuhuai became interested immediately. "Tell me, how does good fortune come in pairs?"

"Young Master Jiyue is coming back."

Upon hearing this name, the light in Xiao Yuhuai's eyes shone even brighter.

Young Master Jiyue was a figure like a banished immortal, and he had long coveted him, but he couldn't make a move because of the other party's status.

"Last time you suggested that I marry his sister, hoping to force him to agree, but you ended up losing more than you gained, and it made the third prince and Gu Hanjiao happy. Just thinking about it makes me angry. What are you up to this time?"

"Second Prince, don't be angry. Last time, I didn't expect that Gu Hanjiao was also plotting something, using our scheme to benefit herself."

Upon hearing Lu Yan's explanation, Xiao Yuhuai recalled the scene of him and that woman lying in bed together that day. Even though nothing had happened, he couldn't help but feel nauseous.

"Second Prince, you may not know that my cousin Su Che greatly admires Young Master Jiyue's calligraphy and painting. We can use this as an excuse to invite Young Master Jiyue to my residence. If the two of them..."

Seeing Lu Yan's wicked grin, Xiao Yuhuai instantly understood that just thinking about such a thing was enough to excite him.

"Is it really feasible?"

"Of course. My cousin told me that he once entertained the young master Jiyue, who was studying abroad in the south. Because of this, the young master Jiyue will definitely come. Moreover, I recently obtained a very good medicine. Once you take it, even the most aloof celestial being will be less attractive than a courtesan."

Although Xiao Yuhuai was feeling quite emotional at the moment, he was still dissatisfied with Lu Yan's analogy.

"How can you compare Young Master Jiyue and Young Master Su to those women? That would be a real disgrace to them."

"Yes, yes, I used inappropriate words. I hope the Second Prince will not blame me."

Xiao Yuhuai didn't care what he was blaming. At this moment, he was already imagining what he should do, especially the person he had been thinking about for so long. He should cherish her even more.

Xiao Yuhuai's eyes inadvertently glanced at Lu Yan, who was sitting there deep in thought; it was obvious that he had something else to do.

"Ahem, cousin, why are you so troubled? Tell me, and maybe your older brother can help you solve it."

Seeing that the Second Prince was finally paying attention to him, Lu Yan slowly said, "Your subject... does indeed have something to say."

Xiao Yuhuai was delighted to hear this. Although he appeared harmless, as a prince, he naturally harbored ambitions for the position; otherwise, he wouldn't have gotten so close to the Marquis of Yi'an's residence.

On the surface, it seems that he came to win over the Yi'an Marquis's family for Xiao Yuheng's sake, but he knows best what the real situation is. It was just a pretense.

It's good to have a subject follow you, but people's hearts are unpredictable. The most terrifying thing is someone who asks for nothing in return, because their loyalty can change at any time because of something.

But as long as he has something to ask for, and as long as I have leverage over him, I don't need to worry about betrayal at all.

"Tell me, I'm also very curious about what could possibly be causing trouble for the dignified heir of the Marquis of Yi'an?"

The Second Prince, Xiao Yuhuai, joked as he picked up the cup of tea in front of him. He was in a very good mood and was also interested in listening to his subordinates' troubles.

Lu Yan knew that Xiao Yuhuai was the easiest to talk to at this time, so he casually said something.

"I saw the Princess of Chu at the Marquis's residence that day, and I have never forgotten her since."

"Pfft!" The poor second prince almost died from that sip of tea. He choked and his face turned red. Even so, his hand trembled as he pointed at Lu Yan.

"Second Prince, are you alright? Would you like some water to help you relax?" Lu Yan asked with concern.

"Cough cough cough, no need! You're trying to kill me!"

He finally calmed down, and sat in the armchair, staring at Lu Yan with a sinister look in his eyes for a long time.