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

Chapter 641, Section 642: Settled
"These princes really know how to play the game," he thought, probably using the book compilation as a cover to secretly build up their own power.

Now that they've ascended the throne, their true colors have been revealed.

"I was completely fooled before," Manager Chen slapped his thigh, somewhat regretful. He had even sent a letter to his master mentioning the Sixth Prince, thinking he was kind and harmless. Little did he know he was hiding his true intentions.

"It's too late to say anything now, let's hurry up and find out some new information."

“You’re right. Now that the position has been decided, it’s time for our shop to open.”

Manager Mu grabbed him, "What's your hurry?"
Don't forget, although a new emperor has been appointed, the old emperor's funeral hasn't even been held yet. It would be best if your tavern waited until after the national mourning period before reopening."

“You’re right,” Manager Chen listened to the advice. Besides, at this time, even if the store was open, there would be no business. Who would dare to drink and make merry at this time? That would be courting death.

"Then let's not stay at home. Let's see what's going on outside. Let's go out and find out some news."

Of course, they don't need to do these things themselves; their spies planted in other people's homes have more sources of information than they do.

After all, they were just ordinary shopkeepers, and the people they came into contact with were from the lower classes.

After discussing it, the group split up and started asking around.

Rong Ruiyuan, whom they had mentioned earlier, was now lying weakly on the bed.

He looked at the women in front of him, unable to suppress the anger in his heart.
He tried to get up, but a sharp pain in the back of his head forced him to remain lying down, staring up at them.

He never expected that these women would dare to be so ruthless towards him at the most critical moment.

The concubine on the left curled her lip. "Your Highness, don't look at us like that. If looks could kill, the world would be in chaos long ago."

In short, don't be so naive.

"Sister Zuo, the prince is ungrateful. We saved his life yesterday. Otherwise, with those small fry and crab generals, he would probably have met his end before even reaching the palace gates, just like my two brothers."

Consort An looked at him with an expression that said, "We are your saviors," and raised her chin slightly, looking at him arrogantly.

"You are utterly outrageous! Do you believe I will divorce you?"

“Your Highness, please don’t make such grand pronouncements. We were all betrothed by imperial decree,” He Yurou said, looking down at him. “We sisters are only doing this for your own good. You just heard the news that came in. Were you a little scared? Or a little relieved?”

More than anything, they expressed gratitude towards us.

“I am grateful to your ancestors,” Rong Ruiyuan said, swearing, “You know you ruined all my great opportunities.”

"Don't you want to become the Empress?"

Several women shook their heads in unison, "We're afraid we won't live to enjoy it."

Rong Ruiyuan also saw the several concubines hiding in the back. Good, it seems that all the women in their household are here.

He had always considered his brothers as his potential enemies and wondered how they would deal with him, but he never expected that it would be these women in his backyard who would deliver the most devastating blow to him.

“Look how sharp the sisters’ eyes are,” the Left Consort said, covering her mouth with a handkerchief and chuckling. “Not only did they save Your Highness’s life, but our lives have also been saved.”

Just kidding, they all know Rong Ruiyuan's character, why would they want him to climb to a high position?

I'm afraid the first thing he'll do after climbing to that position is to target them.

For their own sake, and for the sake of their families, Rong Ruiyuan remained obediently in the mansion. "How did you bribe my people?" Rong Ruiyuan closed his eyes. He hadn't ascended the throne, but he was now all alone.

“You mean this?” Consort An smiled sweetly. “What’s so hard to understand? Have you forgotten that all these years, it’s us sisters who have been paying their salaries and doing things for them? They understand this better than you do.”

After saying that, she gave Rong Ruiyuan a disdainful look. At that time, they had spent money and favors, but Rong Ruiyuan had not mentioned it at all.

He received the royal stipend and his own salary from the Imperial Household Department, but he put it all into his own pocket to win people's hearts. He never remembered the hardships faced by those around him and the entire backyard of the royal palace.

These guards aren't stupid; isn't it obvious who their real master is?
Rong Ruiyuan only made empty promises to them, but he never gave them any real benefits.

And those people who used to follow Rong Ruiyuan, after being used and drained of their value, were easily discarded.

Who would want to follow a master like Rong Ruiyuan?

Who would agree to change dynasties with him? Don't they know their own limitations? People come here to make money and support their families; who would go to their death with him?

“You guys are so kind,” Rong Ruiyuan gritted his teeth. “Now that everything has been settled, why don’t you call a doctor for me?”

I don't know which bastard did it yesterday, he bled so much, I just gave him a quick bandage.

"It's not so easy to find a doctor. You are a prince, of noble status, so of course you should ask the imperial physician."

"But the palace suffered heavy casualties last night, and they can't attend to everyone right now. However, hiring any doctor from outside would be beneath your dignity. So please bear with it a little longer." The Left Consort's pent-up frustrations over the years could finally be released today.

The winner was the Sixth Prince. She also had a half-sister who was the Sixth Prince's concubine. It seemed that her family had hit the jackpot this time, so why should she endure it any longer?

As for Princess He Yurou, ever since she learned that Rong Ruiyuan was unreliable, she had already made her own father a loyal subject.

Moreover, the new emperor had just ascended the throne and indeed needed these loyal ministers to help him consolidate his power. As long as the emperor was not Rong Ruiyuan, her family would be invincible.

Rong Ruiyuan closed his eyes. This time, he had lost completely. He never expected that he would lose not to his brothers, but to these women.

"Some stupid women."

In the end, I couldn't help but curse again. Unexpectedly, these women covered their hands and laughed, some even laughing until tears streamed down their faces.

"Your Highness, you still don't understand. As long as you don't ascend the throne, that's the only real way out for the sisters."

Our Prince Ning's Mansion has no heir, and probably never will. No matter which prince ascends to the throne, he will not be afraid of us.

Why would we give up our comfortable lives and wealth to go on an adventure with you?

Knowing full well that it was a doomed situation, we made this decision without even discussing it.

"If you want to settle scores later, so be it; we sisters will all accept."

He Yurou said, "Now that the results are out, stop making a fuss. Just be a carefree prince from now on, and let's all be well."

After saying that, the princess left with her people. She regretted it every time she looked at that man again; how could she have been so blind?

"Sister An, since we're all free anyway, let's go play a couple of rounds in the main courtyard." The concubine on the left said, "Sister An, since we're all free anyway, let's go play a couple of rounds in the main courtyard."

"That's a good idea. Let's have a proper celebration. I'm sure Her Highness the Princess will welcome it."