Teaming up with her mother to take revenge on the scumbags! The Crown Princess becomes the darling o

In Jingxin Garden, Chi Guiwan heard about this and sighed deeply.

"My second sister has finally reaped the consequences of her actions. I just never expected Father to be so ruthless. If I ever make a mistake, will he kick me out of the house like this?"

of course.

They didn't just kick me out of my house, they're practically inhuman!

When this topic came up, He Lingyi felt a little uneasy, but she took a sip of tea to suppress her anger so as not to make her mother think too much.

"In the end, it was only because Second Sister Chi was so inconsiderate and kept coming to make trouble that she angered Minister Chi. However, this shows that Aunt Zhao and her unborn child are deeply favored by Minister Chi. Eldest Sister doesn't have much of a conflict of interest with them, so it's best not to interfere for now."

"Yes, I understand. But since things have already come to this, if I don't send something, my father might become suspicious again. So I thought I'd send some good materials instead."

"With the help of the Lady of the Marquis, the Vice Minister's Mansion will have no excuse."

Chi Guiwan nodded and handed the matter over to her maid, Qianchun. When Lady Qin learned of this, she specially sent two square treasure vases as well, which were exquisitely crafted and had auspicious meanings.

In Dalong, giving a square bottle to a pregnant woman is considered auspicious, signifying the birth of a precious son. Therefore, when Aunt Zhao received the gift, she smiled broadly and spoke to Minister Chi beside her.

"My lord, look, the Lady of the Marquis knows how to handle things. These two square vases are much more valuable than the ones in my room. I also hope for good luck, that you will give birth to a son for the Chi family!"

After saying that, he picked up the fabric next to him and continued to praise it.

“The eldest young lady is very thoughtful, sending only the finest fabrics. I have already asked the embroiderer to come and make some bright and shiny clothes for the master, the old lady and the third young master in a little while.”

"The fabric was a gift for you, but you're using it to give to someone else."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhao adopted a virtuous and proper demeanor and then said, "If the master is well, the Chi family is well, and only then can I be well. I understand this perfectly well. Besides, the rumors outside are not pleasant right now. I can neither refute them nor help them. All I can do is think of making everyone a new set of clothes to express my feelings."

Hearing this, Chi Yunjing's eyes showed even more affection.

“You understand the principles, but Guo and that wretched girl don’t.”

"The second young lady is only trying to protect her brother, so please don't blame her any further, sir."

Chi Yunjing patted the back of her hand and then said, "You are kind-hearted and do not know many things. When you went to offer incense on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, Mother met an old Taoist priest. He predicted that my residence would be afflicted by gossip and that if it was not handled properly, it would be a crime that would lead to the confiscation of property and the extermination of the entire family. I originally thought the old Taoist priest was just making things up and did not take it to heart. But I did not expect that it would really come true for that wretched girl. She keeps talking about the matter of establishing an heir in the court. If it reaches the ears of the Crown Prince, will anyone in my residence still be alive? That is why I was so furious."

How could Aunt Zhao not know that this matter was arranged by a noble person?

However, at that time they were targeting Madam Guo, but unexpectedly, Chi Guiying blocked this calamity in the end. But it was not far off. This time, Madam Guo was kept under guard on the estate. Even if she woke up, it would be useless. At that time, she would have plenty of ways to deal with a mistress who was out of favor.

Thinking of this, she leaned against Chi Yunjing's chest, pretending to be frightened.

"I see. No wonder. Master, you've had to bear the stigma of being a strict father who abandoned his daughter for the sake of this family. You've truly been wronged!"

"Sigh, I hope this matter ends here, otherwise if that wretched girl causes any more trouble, I'm afraid we won't be able to keep her here!"

Aunt Zhao understood the cruelty in Chi Yunjing's words.

At this moment, she couldn't wait for Chi Guiying to be punished as soon as possible, so that Madam Guo would have even less to rely on.

The third young master is a good-for-nothing. He hasn't done anything yet, but he's already lost the master's favor. Given time, she will surely ascend to the position of the vice minister's wife with her unborn child.

Everyone has their own calculations, but not all of them are like the domestic affairs within the Vice Minister's residence.

Instead, they waited for the autumn election to arrive so they could marry into the Crown Prince's palace. That would be a time of great success and prosperity, something every noble lady longed for.

Moreover, the Crown Prince was still so handsome and charming that anyone would be drawn to him, except for He Lingyi, who was only interested in revenge.

With a brisk autumn breeze, just before the autumn general election, He Lingyi arranged a private meeting with Crown Prince Shen Song'an one afternoon.

When the Crown Prince first heard He Lingyi's invitation, he was somewhat surprised. He came to the meeting to see what He Lingyi wanted to say.

In Haijin’s courtyard.

The two were sitting upright when Haijin personally served tea, then dismissed everyone else, leaving the room to the Crown Prince and He Lingyi.

After a moment of silence, it was the Crown Prince who spoke first.

"Miss He invited me here today, surely you don't intend to just keep drinking tea?"

"Of course not. With the general election approaching, I was afraid that if I went to the Eastern Palace to request an audience, it would cause some controversy. That's why I specially asked my elder brother to invite the Crown Prince to come. Please forgive me, Your Highness."

"It's alright, Miss He, please speak your mind."

Hearing the Crown Prince's words, He Lingyi secretly encouraged himself and then spoke frankly.

"When I traveled north from Nanzhou this time, my grandfather did not mention the autumn selection, so I was unaware of it. I even thought I was listening to Granny Zong's lessons on women's education. Later, after moving to the Marquis's residence with Sister Chi, I accidentally learned that my name had been sent to the Eastern Palace for selection by the Governor of Nanzhou. I was truly surprised. I have no intention of climbing the social ladder, and I only wish for my family to live in harmony. Therefore, I hope that the Crown Prince will forgive me and remove my name. I would be eternally grateful."

Her words were sincere and earnest, which made her feel better, but she didn't see the disappointment in the eyes of the Crown Prince opposite her.

He silently took a sip of tea. When he looked up again, Crown Prince Shen Song'an looked at He Lingyi with deep and somewhat oppressive eyes. However, He Lingyi's eyes were open and her expression was sincere, so he could not find any fault with her.

"As expected of the teacher's granddaughter, her indifference to fame and fortune is truly admirable."

"Your Highness is too kind. How could I possibly compare myself to my grandfather? He is a man of great talent who keeps it hidden. I am merely aware of my shortcomings and dare not be too cheerful in front of others, for fear of revealing my weakness. Therefore, I hope Your Highness will grant me permission. I will certainly explain the reasons to my grandfather."

"Oh? This is not a profitable deal. Why should I approve it?"

Upon hearing this, He Lingyi was momentarily taken aback.

"How can the Crown Prince's marriage be considered a business transaction? In Bianzhou, there are countless women who admire Your Highness and wish to marry into the Eastern Palace to be by Your Highness's side. I am merely one of the less outstanding ones. Whether I am here or not makes no difference to the overall situation. If Your Highness could spare me, it would demonstrate Your Highness's magnanimity. I imagine that scholars throughout the land would be moved by Your Highness's sincerity and follow you. Wouldn't that be even better?"