Never divorce, never stop getting rich

Chapter 169 Dragon Chair

Before Qian Qiansui returned to the academy, he went back to the city first. He originally wanted to buy some things, then go back to the Marquis' Mansion to get some things, and by the way, tell the whole family some things. Who knew that when they arrived in the city in the afternoon, martial law had been imposed at the city gate.

"Strange, it's not dark yet. This should be a market, but why are there so few people here?" When Sang Biao was still an ordinary kitten, he loved to wander around the market here. Many stalls would throw away some leftovers, so he could always eat half full.

"It seems that the Empress is very determined." Only when the atmosphere between the two sides is tense will it affect the entire city.

The timing of the border incident was too strange, so General Mu and Linglan's husband had to leave as soon as possible. The fence-sitters in the court were now slowly beginning to show signs of turning towards the eldest prince.

"Let's go back early. I have a bad feeling." Animals have very strange premonitions at certain times. Sang Biao said uneasily as he smelled the mixed smells in the air.

Qian Qiansui naturally didn't dare to stay any longer. She settled the people in the mansion first and told them not to open the door no matter what happened. After being self-sufficient in the mansion for more than half a month, she took Lais with her and asked Lai Shun to drive the car with her personal maids, and they left the city gate together.

Sitting in the carriage, she pulled aside the curtain and looked back at the city gate. The soldiers guarding the gate were already changing shifts, and those new soldiers looked very unfamiliar to Qian Qiansui, as he had never seen them before.

After returning to the academy, Qian Qiansui asked Miss Awu to set up the delivery room and arranged the Qian family's servants into his own yard. She was about to give birth, and only having her own people around could make her feel at ease. Besides, Nanny Qian also knew how to deliver babies, which was much safer than those midwives outside whose origins were unknown.

She then immediately found Dumbledore. At this time, the academy had already started and the students were all living in the academy. She must protect the safety of these children, so the academy gate must be closed immediately.

"Sister Qian! You're back!" Qian Qiansui had just finished explaining the matter of the mineral deposits to Deng Buduo when he heard the voice of Princess Yongle coming from the gate outside the courtyard.

Qian Qiansui's heart tightened. Before she was about to leave, Princess Yongle had returned to the palace to accompany the empress because she was not in good condition. The situation in the capital was so serious at this time, but the empress actually allowed her daughter to leave the capital and come to the academy. This meant that the empress also felt that something was wrong in the capital.

"Princess Yongle has come with a team of personal guards. I have had them sent to the guardhouse and have them under our watch. We don't have to worry about them having any ulterior motives." Since Dumbledore could not let anyone in, he would definitely not let them escape from their control.

"I'm just afraid... this is a case of entrusting an orphan to someone else." The plot in the book has become chaotic. Fu Zichan is gone, and the empress has her as a treasure trove. She has started to confront the eldest princess early on, and the eldest prince has inexplicably received support from more people. The contradictions have been intensified, just like a lit firecracker. If there is no spark, it will definitely explode.

"I hope not."

When Princess Yongle arrived, everyone else left. She first touched Qian Qiansui's pregnant belly out of curiosity, and then talked about the recent business. With the empress as the backing, the difficulty of doing business was reduced a lot. The merchants who originally did not dare to cooperate because of the eldest princess also secretly contacted Mao Dong, and the workshop had no time to produce during this period.

"The academy is indeed a place to accumulate knowledge. I still have a lot to learn. I will bother you for a few days first. Sister Qian, please don't dislike me." Princess Yongle said with a smile. She looked the same as usual, but Qian Qiansui still saw reluctance in her expression. The child was still young, how could she not be afraid.

"It's good that you came. With you guarding me, I will feel more at ease when giving birth." Qian Qiansui did not talk about the palace and said it deliberately in a relaxed manner.

It was getting dark.

The red sun outside the window is gradually setting, and the night is swallowing up the light bit by bit. There is a thin mist today, and the moon appears and disappears from time to time, and is covered with a layer of mist, looking pale.

The empress stood at the window and looked out, her mood becoming increasingly heavy. During this period, she had noticed the changes in her son, and she had also noticed that the royal family was secretly allying with many people. Cracks began to appear in the six ministries, and court officials began to take sides privately. Some old ministers even took advantage of drinking to get in touch with the military generals in the capital.

After all, people's hearts are moving.

"Don't be sad, things don't have to turn out like that." Prime Minister Pei stood behind the empress and said with heartache.

"External enemies are eyeing us covetously, but those of us in the court can only see the struggle for power, the throne beneath me, and the money in the pockets of the people. Ah Yuan, was I wrong? I was so ambitious back then, but ended up being deserted by my friends and family. Is it just because I'm a woman?"

The empress only reveals her vulnerability in front of Pei Yuan.

Prime Minister Pei also understood that the empress had never regretted anything. The previous emperor was incompetent and easily influenced. If the empress had not seized power from him, it would be hard to say whether the Wen family of the Duke's Mansion would still exist, or whether the people in the country could still live well.

How could a man like the late emperor, who was petty, suspicious and without any talent, get a good woman like the empress if he didn't rely on his status?

"You're not wrong. You've never done anything wrong. Taking this position is not only forced by the situation, but also inevitable. Those who are capable should do more work. You shouldn't doubt yourself."

Prime Minister Pei's words were gentle, but the meaning behind them was extremely firm.

"Well, since the Fu family's fate has run out, why should I extend their life?"

The last ray of light in the sky was taken away, and the empress was once again the supreme ruler in the court.

"Mother... I heard from people in the palace that you let Yongle leave the palace?" Pushing aside the eunuch guarding the door, the eldest prince Fu Lilu walked in. When he saw Prime Minister Pei waiting on the side, he immediately showed his contempt without any concealment.

"She has her own things to do. Why are you staring at your sister all day?" The empress returned to the dragon table calmly, took the memorial, opened it and began to review it.

Fu Lilu watched his mother pick up his father's jade seal and then leave a mark on the memorial. His heart was burning with anger. He was the only child of the late emperor. Why should he need this woman to agree on whether he was qualified to inherit the throne? This was clearly the world of their Fu family.

"What else do you have to say? If not, please leave." The empress said without raising her head.

"Mother, don't you think the palace is very quiet today?" Fu Lilu walked slowly towards the dragon table. He glanced at Prime Minister Pei and said to the empress.

"Really? What do you want to say?" The empress seemed to have just noticed Fu Lilu approaching her. She raised her eyes and looked at her first child.

"Mother, you look haggard again recently. The position of emperor shouldn't be held by a woman. It's tiring and hard. Mother is not young anymore. Why bother with those people in the court arguing every day? I don't really want the position of crown prince either."

Fu Lilu threw a pill onto the candle and laughed, "What I want is my father's throne!"