The destiny of all heavens begins in the Red Chamber

What made Jia Huan even more unhappy, and even more unacceptable, was that the Prince of Nan'an's mansion had proposed a rather unreliable, even shameful, rescue plan.

Similar to the original plot of Dream of the Red Chamber, the idea proposed by the Prince of Nan'an's mansion was to rescue the defeated and captured Prince of Nan'an through a marriage alliance!

It’s simply the most ridiculous thing in the world!

What kind of brain could come up with such a moronic decision?

Can't you see that the current emperor is extremely protective of his reputation?

Such a shameful thing as a marriage alliance is something that will be recorded in history books. How could we possibly agree to it so easily today?

To put it bluntly, if this were actually done today, rumors would likely circulate that he was even less courageous than the Chongzhen Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

This is no joke!

Although it is unclear why the original novel of Dream of the Red Chamber ultimately approved of such a method of saving people.

Unfortunately, the Prince of Nan'an chose Jia Huan's older sister, Tan Chun, to be sent away as a 'princess' for a political marriage!

Just thinking about it makes me feel disgusted!

If Jia Huan were sitting on the throne today, he would definitely settle scores later.

Back then, the Prince of Nan'an's mansion had absolutely no confidence to stand up to the current ruler!

In the end, the Prince of Nan'an's mansion was bound to be completely destroyed. How could one bear the raging wrath of an emperor?

All I can say is that some people's thought processes are simply incomprehensible to normal people!

Jia Huan's proposal was quite timely. Within a few days, all the nobles and bigwigs who attended the gathering agreed to the conditions for assistance proposed by Jia Huan. They had no choice but to agree.

Soon, the wives of the founding nobles and dignitaries rushed to the gloomy and desolate Prince Nan'an's mansion.

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"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

From the old concubine's retirement home in the Prince of Nan'an's mansion, came the old concubine's angry roar.

Immediately afterwards, the wives of several noblemen and dignitaries took their leave with grim expressions.

Clearly, this round of negotiations broke down completely.

After the ladies left the Prince's mansion, the anger on their faces completely disappeared.

One by one, they all turned into disdainful sneers.

"I thought it was like before, when everyone had to revolve around the Prince's mansion!"

"I've never heard of this woman having a particularly good relationship with the Prince. What's going on?"

"Who knows? Anyway, we've helped to find out, so we've accomplished our mission!"

"After all, we've known each other for many years. Isn't it a bit inappropriate to pressure them like this?"

"What can be done? The rise and fall of the Prince's Mansion has far-reaching implications. There were clearly better solutions, but they chose the most foolish one. I don't know what's going on."

"Yes, the Dowager Consort has always performed exceptionally well and has weathered many storms. It's impossible that she wouldn't see through the situation. Perhaps there's some inside story that we're unaware of?"

"Once you get back, just report the truth. Otherwise, there might be trouble brewing!"

"..."

Several wives of nobles gathered together, whispered among themselves for a while, and then left in their sedan chairs.

Meanwhile, at the residence of the Dowager Princess of Nan'an Prince's Mansion, the Dowager Princess was slumped in a chair, her well-maintained face showing only an unsightly and wretched expression.

Beside him stood the Princess Consort and two concubines of the Prince of Nan'an, each with a face full of fear and tears in their eyes, clearly terrified by the scene just now.

"Damn it, what a bunch of ungrateful bastards!"

The Dowager Empress was particularly displeased and snorted angrily, "To kick someone when they're down at a time like this!"

"Mother, what should we do next?"

Princess Consort of Nan'an County composed herself and asked in a low voice, "If the Prince's Mansion doesn't react quickly, I'm afraid those families won't let this go so easily!"

"Ignore them!"

The Dowager Empress sneered, "Do they really think that just because the Prince is in trouble, they can take advantage of him?"

"With their strength, they are not qualified to be so arrogant and presumptuous!"

"Even if they take some measures, it won't be effective in a short time!"

At this point, the Dowager Empress seemed much better. She sat upright on the brocade couch with an air of confidence and said coldly, "The most important thing right now is to ask the Emperor to rescue the Prince as soon as possible!"

"Once the prince returns, with the foundation of the Prince's Mansion and its prestige within the founding noble group, it's not impossible for it to rise again. At the very least, ensuring the manor's wealth and prosperity will not be a problem!"

His words were eloquent, but a hint of worry flickered deep in his eyes.

The princess and her two concubines listened attentively, their worried expressions easing slightly. They nodded repeatedly in agreement, saying, "Mother is right. The Prince's mansion must not lose its composure, much less allow outsiders to bully it!"

The Dowager Empress chuckled lightly and casually dismissed the Princess and her two concubines.

Once the room was empty, her unease became apparent.

"How could this happen? How could this happen?"

The departure of those noble wives had a significant emotional impact on her.

Moreover, he immediately mentioned his core connections and resources in the southwest. Isn't he afraid that the Prince's Mansion will settle scores with him later?

Clearly, the matter had spiraled out of the Dowager Consort's comprehension and control, which was the real reason for her panic—she didn't understand what had gone wrong.

In her opinion, as long as the defeated and captured Prince of Nan'an returned quickly, there was still room for recovery.

Of course, if there is no hope of rising to power, the Prince of Nan'an's mansion can still live a stable and wealthy life through certain exchanges of benefits, only without power in the future.

Thinking about this makes me so angry I could grind my teeth.

If it weren't for the fact that the Prince of Nan'an had leverage over her, she wouldn't be so eager to save this useless piece of trash.

One battle almost squandered the entire wealth of the Nan'an Prince's Mansion; such a spendthrift is truly rare!

To rescue the Prince of Nan'an as soon as possible through the current emperor's connections, it's unknown how much benefit would be required; the emperor's appetite is enormous!

The reaction of the Princess Dowager of Nan'an was unexpectedly intense!

However, this aroused the dissatisfaction of a group of nobles and bigwigs!

Previously, I felt a little guilty, thinking that I was taking advantage of someone in distress, but now I feel confused and annoyed.

What time is it, and you're still playing like this?

This time, without Jia Huan having to organize it, several of the most powerful nobles gathered privately to discuss how to make the Prince of Nan'an's mansion produce something!

It's not a matter of saving face; Jia Huan is already ready to set off!

Indeed, not only is there great pressure from the authorities, but Jia Huan himself also wants to get to the southwest as soon as possible.

Under such circumstances, if the Prince of Nan'an's mansion were to provide assistance, Jia Huan would find it easier to carry out his mission upon arriving in the southwest.

At that time, it will be easier to salvage the territory that was lost due to the defeat of the Prince of Nan'an.

As mentioned before, the Prince of Nan'an's mansion has been operating in the southwest for over a century, and its influence and reach are deeply entrenched, extending to every aspect of society.

If the Prince of Nan'an's mansion is willing to provide assistance, many things will be much easier to handle.

This time, it wasn't just Jia Huan leading three thousand light cavalry; each family arranged for their sons and relatives to serve in the army. It was a matter of vital importance to their own interests, so they couldn't possibly ignore it!

The nobles and high-ranking officials generally recognized Jia Huan's ability to command troops.

With his undeniable achievements, it's clear whether Jia Huan has real skills or not.

When Jia Huan led his army to the southwest and faced the army of Qianxiang Kingdom, wouldn't it be a piece of cake to capture them?

The nobles and powerful figures did not take the threat from the Qianxiang Kingdom seriously!

It's understandable; Qianxiang Kingdom's national strength is what it is, it has always been a small country in the southwest!

Even if they gain the upper hand temporarily, they can only be arrogant for a short time, and the southwest will suffer the consequences.

The impact on the most fertile areas of the Great Qian Dynasty, such as Jiangnan, the Central Plains, and the northern regions, was not significant.

There was only one Zhu Yuanzhang, and the Central Plains dynasties still exerted considerable pressure on the small southern states.

If it were the Later Jin in the Northeast, or the nomadic tribes of the Northwest, the capital would probably be shrouded in the shadow of war, with people filled with fear and chaos.

But now, officials and commoners in the capital are all laughing at the Nan'an Prince's Mansion. Few people believe that the Qianxiang Kingdom poses a fatal threat to the Great Qian Dynasty; it's just a matter of losing face and not being able to get over it.

If the Prince of Nan'an's mansion weren't the mainstay of the founding noble family group, and something unexpected couldn't happen to it, the bigwigs of the founding noble families in the capital might not have been willing to get involved in this mess.

There's no other reason, but getting involved with the Prince of Nan'an's mansion right now feels incredibly shameful.

Two nights before Jia Huan was about to set off, several highly respected and influential nobles visited the Dowager Princess of Nan'an.

No one knows what they said, but the expressions on the faces of these noble figures when they left were not very good, clearly indicating that their personal intervention had not been effective.

Indeed, the Princess Dowager of Nan'an showed no sign of backing down.

However, to say that there was absolutely no gain would be a lie!

The Dowager Princess was not stingy; she still provided some connections and resources.

However, these connections and resources all exist within the Southwest Army!