Even as Bai Xiangxiu was on the verge of collapsing, she was still wondering what kind of medicine Long Heng had taken to become so powerful after returning. Those who didn't know better might even think that he'd been drugged outside!
When she woke up the next morning, he had already left. She glanced around and felt that she should go pay her respects to the Old Madame.
She also needed to arrange the matters in the residence. If something happened to Long Heng, she had to be ready to help him at any time.
However, she got up and put on her clothes with great difficulty. When her feet touched the ground, she swayed and almost fell down. Fortunately, the maids helped her dress and wash up before sitting down to eat breakfast.
However, before breakfast was served, she fell asleep on the table.
Everyone was stunned. What should they do?
Ye-mama coughed softly, "I'll go tell the Old Madame that … the Princess Consort is not feeling well. I'm afraid she won't be able to pay her respects."
"No need. This King has already informed the Old Madame."
Long Heng was unexpectedly in a good mood when he came back from the morning court and found Bai Xiangxiu sleeping soundly on the table.
He stretched out his long arm and carried her to the bed. He watched her sleep for an hour before she woke up and screamed, "I'm dead, I'm dead. I forgot to pay my respects to Old Madame. Why didn't you wake me up!"
"It's already noon."
"Uh, I'm going to be hated."
Bai Xiangxiu sighed. Since ancient times, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was the most difficult to get along with. Moreover, it was such a dignified old lady.
Long Heng raised his lips, "You didn't do anything wrong. Why would she hate you? I've already informed the Old Madame. In the future, you don't have to go over so early in the morning.
Mother has to take care of Lin 'er, so I'll leave the household matters to you.
It's a bit tiring, but with Shuting's help, it shouldn't be too tiring.
Get up and eat lunch. There will be a show to watch later. "
"Hm?" What show would there be in the morning … no, in the afternoon?
They ate lunch. Then, Long Heng supported her as if they were taking a stroll and walked to the front.
Then, she saw several people kneeling on the ground in the side courtyard. Bai Xiangxiu had a good memory. They didn't seem to be servants of the prince's residence.
He couldn't help but frown, "Who are these people?"
There were three people in total, including an old maid and two manservants. Their faces were full of sorrow.
"Someone, bring a chair for Her Highness."
Soon, someone brought two chairs over. They couldn't let Wangfei sit while the Prince stood!
Thus, the couple sat down.
As for his attitude, he seemed a little heartless.
There was no other way. Bai Xiangxiu didn't know the truth, so her attitude changed according to Prince's change.
This was probably how the so-called 'husband and wife look alike' came about.
Seeing the two of them standing high and mighty, the old maidservant kowtowed while crying, "Your Highness, please be magnanimous and spare our young miss.
As long as we can redeem her slave contract, our master and madam are willing to pay any price. "
"Oh?
What do you think, Wangfei? "
"I'm not …" Yuanfang, you're not Di Renjie. Don't push this problem to me.
What's important is what you think. Bai Xiangxiu silently rolled her eyes and said obediently, "Prince, you can decide everything."
Didn't men care about face? She gave him a lot of face.
Long Heng was full. In addition, he fulfilled his promise: Little girl, wait for me. He was in a particularly good mood.
So, he showed mercy and said, "Well, if the Lin family really wants to redeem her, it's not impossible."
No way, he agreed just like that?
This person might cause trouble when she goes back!
"Our master will remember Prince's great kindness. What do you need …"
"My condition is very simple. All the property of the Lin family, including all the properties and servants.
Also, let Minister Lin resign and return to his hometown. He should never set foot in the capital again. "
"What?"
The old woman looked at Li Of Gojoseon in shock. She didn't expect him to be so ruthless as to want all the property of the Prince.
"This King's idea won't change. If Minister Lin wants his daughter back, he must pay such a price."
"Get out!"
"Prince, Prince, please don't do this …"
"I'll wait until tomorrow night at most."
"Your Highness, our Old Master really wants to redeem the young miss. She is young and immature. Please be magnanimous and forgive her …"
"Throw them out."
With a wave of Long Heng's hand, the servants picked up the women and tossed them out of the room.
"Is this really okay? Minister Lin won't agree at all."
"I didn't ask him to agree."
"It's strange. If he wants his daughter back, why doesn't he come here himself?"
"The Emperor ordered that the Lin family and Lin Qianzi break off the relationship and never see each other again."
"Oh, so that's it."
That was why Minister Lin didn't come here himself. Even if he sent this old woman, it was very secretive.
"What about Miss Lin? Did she make trouble last night?"
"Don't worry. She won't make trouble in the future." Long Heng sneered and then said, "Do you want to know why?"
"Suddenly, I don't want to."
Long Heng didn't force her and said, "Anyway, you'll know sooner or later."
After watching the show with him, Bai Xiangxiu asked about the current situation. What should they do in Ning City?
Long Heng said that the troops had returned to Ning City, but they didn't withdraw because they were afraid of trouble in the enemy country.
The Emperor also agreed, but he revoked all of Long Heng's positions in the capital.
He wanted to make him a mere figurehead in the capital!
"Is this all the Emperor can do?"
Wasn't this a little too light?
Bai Xiangxiu looked at Long Heng strangely until he said, "He has sent two people who think they are from a family of generals to Ning City, but I don't think anyone will welcome them."
"Why?"
"Because I've already made it clear that if anyone wants to take over my position, they will find a way to make their lives worse than death."
"But there's still Prince Rong."
"Prince Rong will return to the capital soon. Although he looks honest, he's actually quite a scheming man.
Judging the situation and sizing up the situation is his strong suit. "
"Sizing up the situation?"
"Right now, the Emperor and I are in a deadlock. One has power, while the other has soldiers.
If I want to rebel, he can only hold on for three years with his current military strength.
After three years, this country will belong to the Long family. "
"Long Heng …"
"But in these three years, the enemy country might take advantage of the situation and invade. This country is in imminent danger."
"That's right. But if you don't take action, the Emperor will sooner or later dissolve your military power. When that time comes, I'm afraid our family will be in great danger."
Bai Xiangxiu frowned. It seemed that no matter what they did, it would be dangerous.
"So, I left a way out for myself.
While in Ning City, I've already bribed almost all of the generals. I've already secretly moved their families to Shu County, except for you two. "
Bai Xiangxiu looked at Long Heng speechlessly. This man was only in his twenties. How could his thoughts be so complicated?
"I have a wife and a child, so I don't want to always be passive.
When I wanted to monopolize the military merits, I thought of this ending. "
"Long Heng, thank you."
Bai Xiangxiu hugged him tightly. She didn't know what to say.