Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

Chapter 608, Section 609: The Letter
Little did they know that as soon as the news of this decision spread, all the women in the backyard slept soundly that night.

Nobody wants to get into such trouble, so having the housekeeper take over is the best outcome.

At the same time, she decided in her heart that she had to go to the housekeeper first thing tomorrow morning to collect the monthly wages she owed and this month's interest; she couldn't let herself suffer.

After Rong Ruiyuan had dealt with the affairs of the inner court for the time being, he stood in the court that day, and as expected, there was another memorial impeaching him.

He didn't want to say anything anymore. After receiving a reprimand from the emperor, he obediently admitted his mistake and stood quietly to the side.

Seeing Rong Ruiyuan's lifeless state, Rong Ruixue also felt somewhat bored. It's true what they say: when you have too many lice, you don't itch; when you have too many debts, you don't worry. Rong Ruiyuan is in this state right now.

I wonder if it's necessary to continue the memorial service tomorrow.

Rong Ruishi looked at Rong Ruiyuan with a sneer. He was trying to play the victim. He could postpone it for a while and let him relive his old dream in a few days.

Now, in the imperial court, because of his handling of the Gu family, everyone has lost trust in this third prince.

It's clear that no one has stood up for Rong Ruiyuan these past few days, which shows how much of a failure he is as a person.

Even the emperor's gaze toward Rong Ruiyuan grew increasingly cold. He wanted to promote a scapegoat, but that didn't mean he wanted to see his own son unable to control even the court officials. That would make the world laugh at their royal family.

He wouldn't question Rong Ruiyuan's handling of the Gu family; after all, they were just a useless pawn, and it was fine to discard them.

However, the real skill lies in being able to utilize the technology from three different sources before discarding it.

But this idiot just threw it away so easily, what does that mean? Was he afraid he wouldn't understand? Or did he simply not want to see?

These days, Rong Ruiyuan is isolated and helpless in court. Even the families of the princess and concubines whom he had painstakingly married are treating him coldly, almost to the point of breaking off relations.

How could I have made things so difficult after all my previous scheming?
This is different from what he had expected. Where exactly did things go wrong?
He couldn't find the answer himself, and the bunch of useless people he supported couldn't give him an explanation either.

He can only pretend to be cowardly now, trying to find a way out, but no matter which path he takes, it seems like he's doomed.

Once again, dragging his weary body back to the Prince's Mansion, Rong Ruiyuan felt a deep sense of irony as he looked at the three characters "Ning Prince's Mansion" above the entrance.

He was only drugged, and it's not like there's no cure. Why did these people turn on him so quickly?

The steward stood nervously at the door to greet him. The prince looked unwell again today; it seemed like another day of walking on thin ice.

Rong Ruiyuan entered the mansion with a cold face and instructed his advisors to wait for him in the study.

These advisors, no longer as spirited as before, stood in the study like quails.

"You used to be quite eloquent, didn't you? What should I do from now on?"

Several advisors focused their attention on Ding Ke, who was the most eloquent among them. Rong Ruiyuan, seeing their expectations, also turned his gaze to Ding Ke.

Ding Ke felt a chill run down his spine. "Your Highness, it's better to remain still than to act now. With the series of incidents happening in the manor, and the First Prince and the Second Prince currently enjoying great power, we should appropriately step aside and let them fight it out themselves."

Sometimes not fighting is also a form of fighting; for now, we can only wait for the right opportunity. Once this approach was proposed, the other advisors echoed it.

Rong Ruiyuan looked at them coldly. Didn't he understand this principle?

"The government is facing difficulties right now. How are those merchants you contacted before doing?"

They did manage to bring together a few couples before, but the dowries those women brought in couldn't solve the problem at all.

Are those merchants particularly cunning? They either grant favors to illegitimate daughters or distant relatives, and even with dowries, it's not enough to incite them to scheme. It's better to give their subordinates some benefits so they'll be more loyal.

Therefore, he is now asking wealthy businessmen who can offer substantial sums of money, hoping to solve his immediate financial crisis.

Everyone fell silent. Nobody was a fool. Now that Consort Gu had caused such a disaster at the Prince Ning's residence, the Gu family had lost both their daughter and their wealth. With such an example before them, who would dare to send their own daughter in?
“We are also trying to make contact,” Ding Ke said, forcing himself to speak, “but there are some rumors circulating outside that are not good for our household, so everyone is watching and waiting.”

As for how to quell the rumors, Ding Ke and the others didn't dare to mention it at all, for fear that the matter would fall on their shoulders again.

This impact is not so easy to eliminate; it requires a long time and new topics, which are things they cannot do.

Rong Ruiyuan said, "Then who of you will go to Lingnan? Tell He Guangtian to speed things up, and also find a way to bring the Gu family back to me. Since this matter started because of them, let them be the ones to end it."

The staff members looked at each other, none of them willing to take on this arduous task.

Gu Baijiang's final preparations were clearly intended to break ties with Prince Ning, so that his family could have some breathing room.

"What? Is there no one willing to share my burdens?"

Ding Ke, that unlucky fellow, was pushed forward again. Under everyone's gaze, he forced himself to say, "This subordinate is willing to make this trip."

“Then I’ll leave it to you,” Rong Ruiyuan was about to give instructions when the steward’s voice came from outside, “Reporting to Your Highness, a letter has arrived from Lingnan…”

Prince Ning had previously instructed that any letters from Lingnan should be delivered immediately, and the steward dared not delay, so he could only shout loudly from outside.

Rong Ruiyuan's face lit up with joy, this was probably a turning point. He had the guards around him bring in the letter, read it quickly, and then slammed it on the table. "Fool, who told him to act on his own?"

None of the staff dared to speak, they really didn't know what He Guangrong had done this time.
"Your Highness, has something happened to Lord He?" Colleagues are always rivals. These advisors may appear amicable on the surface, but there are bound to be conflicts among them.

He Guangtian was a staff member just like them, but who could blame them when the prince knew how to flatter him? The prince helped him find a job and gave him a seventh-rank official position. They couldn't help but feel resentful.

"That idiot fired Gu Kaiping." Rong Ruiyuan didn't expect He Guangtian to act on his own initiative. This has completely angered and offended the Gu family. Will the Gu family come back to help him clean up the mess?
“Lord He is indeed too hasty,” an advisor immediately chimed in, “and now the Gu family probably holds a grudge against Your Highness.”

"Yes, how dare he make such a decision? If word gets out, who knows what kind of rumors will spread!"

Rong Ruiyuan rubbed his forehead. These idiots not only couldn't share his worries, but they also kept causing him trouble.

If he were a member of the Gu family, he would probably already be holding a grudge and wouldn't be willing to help him at this point.

It's all my fault for being too impatient...