After the Flower Festival, Vice Minister Luo was indignant and went to the Prime Minister's residence to confide in Prime Minister Feng, who shared the same ideals.

One minute he's cursing Miss Su, the next he's cursing Scholar Fang.

The two also confided in each other that their families were on Su's side.

Prime Minister Feng felt that his wife and children were all on the side of Miss Su.

On Luo Shilang's side, apart from Mingfang and his ailing wife, everyone else in the household sided with Miss Su.

Miss Su clearly had little contact with their families, so how did she manage to win them over? I just can't figure it out.

Vice Minister Luo and Prime Minister Feng, who were in the same boat, embraced each other and grieved for a long time.

Then they began to discuss how to deal with Miss Su, and the discussion lasted from day to night.

Dinner was eaten in the Prime Minister's study.

After dinner, Prime Minister Feng summoned several trusted officials to his residence.

Minister Wu of the Ministry of Personnel bowed and asked, "What brings the Prime Minister here?"

Prime Minister Feng tapped the desk lightly with his right hand and said slowly, "Now that the Miao Holy Maiden has been dealt with, the King of Huainan's strength has been greatly reduced, and he is no longer a terrifying force."

"The cities that Miss Su conquered are now basically stable. After all, it goes against ancestral teachings for women to govern. Tomorrow I will speak to His Majesty and ask him to send someone to take over the cities that Miss Su is in charge of."

The officials summoned to the Prime Minister's residence all had their eyes light up upon hearing this.

Because Miss Su owns a silver mine! Wealth is a powerful motivator!

Lord Wu was a sycophant. "Your Excellency the Prime Minister is concerned about the country and its people, and is truly a role model for us all. However, you should still take care of your health. His Majesty has already granted you a three-month leave, but you are so seriously injured, yet you still insist on attending the morning court session. You are devoting yourself to the country. Future generations will surely remember your great achievements."

Lord Wu acted so convincingly that, as he spoke, he was moved to tears and even wiped them away with his sleeve.

Prime Minister Feng's expression was solemn. "It's nothing. If I don't go to hell, who will? I am the prime minister of the country, so naturally I must take responsibility. Tomorrow I will have someone carry me to court."

Vice Minister Luo couldn't help but praise, "The Prime Minister has the world in his heart; it is a blessing for the Great Qi to have the Prime Minister here!"

Several lamps were lit in the Prime Minister's study, and the shadows of seven officials chatting were cast on the window, looking like monsters.

There is no moon tonight, and it's very dark.

Seeing that someone was guarding the door to the study, Feng Yuanxi quietly slipped out the window and squatted there to eavesdrop.

Prime Minister Feng had already made up his mind: "Once we take over the city, the silver mine located between Sicheng and Lingxian will be taken over by the imperial court. At that time, I will recommend some people to manage the silver mine."

The trusted officials were all incredibly excited, as if they had been injected with adrenaline.

Silver mines, who wouldn't be tempted?

Managing a silver mine is incredibly lucrative; you'll definitely make a fortune.

The world is hilarious, all come for profit.

Since ancient times, wealth has been a powerful motivator. They had long coveted the silver mine in Miss Su's possession, but they had never found an opportunity to make a move.

Feng Yuanxi squatted under the window, gritting his teeth in anger.

The city that Miss Su worked so hard to conquer is now going to be used as a wedding dress for these people.

Moreover, these people even wanted to rob Miss Su's silver mine, which was clearly the act of robbery!

How could he have such a father!

No, we must tell Miss Su this news.

Feng Yuanxi secretly slipped out of the Prime Minister's residence late at night and ran to the residence of the Marquis of Guiping.

They happened to run into Su Qianqian and Prince Gong, who were returning hand in hand.

Feng Yuanxi ran forward crying, "General Su, General Su, it's me, Feng Yuanxi."

Since their parting in Qinghe County, he had only caught a glimpse of Su Qianqian from afar when she came to the capital and on the third day of the third lunar month, but they hadn't been able to exchange a single word.

Waaaaah, I miss General Su so much.

Gong Yu picked up Feng Yuanxi, who was crying and clutching Su Qianqian's skirt, and threw him three meters away.

This is my wife!

Feng Yuanxi cried with snot running down his face, "Waaah, Miss Su, I have a secret to tell you."

He cautiously approached Su Qianqian while looking at her with his pitiful big eyes.

Once they got closer, he whispered, "General Su, my father has gathered many of his trusted officials and is plotting to seize your power. He says he wants to take away the cities and silver mines you've conquered."

Su Qianqian held a small piece of maltose candy mixed with spiritual spring water in her hand, which she occasionally ate as a snack.

But its main purpose is to keep large brown bears in the space, as they especially love to eat honey and this maltose.

Considering that Feng Yuanxi had come so late at night, Su Qianqian used her purse to pack some maltose and handed it to him.

"Feng Yuanxi, thank you for telling me the news. It's too late, and it's not safe outside. You should go home early."

She knew Feng Yuanxi well; the boy was indeed arrogant, but he disdained to lie, so this matter must be true.

"Shadow Eleven, escort the Prime Minister's son back to his residence."

"Yes, young lady."

Gong Yu wouldn't allow anyone to bully his future daughter-in-law: "Girl, leave this matter to me. I guarantee that Prime Minister Feng and his gang won't succeed."

Su Qianqian smiled and shook her head, "No need. I'm just taking a break. I was originally planning to pack my bags and go back to Qinghe County overnight, but now I can stay in the capital for a few more days."

After saying that, he took Gong Yu's hand and walked into the mansion.

Mo Xiaobei and Xiangming also entered the mansion.

Mo Xiaobei was furious. "That guy surnamed Feng is too greedy. Tonight I'll go to the Prime Minister's mansion and throw two buckets of night-blooming jaundice on Miss Su to vent my anger."

Xiangming slapped Mo Xiaobei on the head. "Are you stupid? Don't you know how influential Miss Su is in the vicinity of Qinghe County? I believe that after Prime Minister Feng's men seize those cities, they will definitely not be able to hold them. In the end, they will definitely beg Miss Su to take the cities back."

Xiangming felt a pang of heartache looking at the girl's slender figure.

"You've worked so hard, all for the people. Now you can finally relax for a few days. That's a good thing."

When the Marquis of Guiping and his wife heard that their future daughter-in-law had returned, they both went to the courtyard to greet her.

The couple rushed to Su Qianqian and pushed their son aside.

When Marquis Guiping learned that Prime Minister Feng wanted to seize his future daughter-in-law's territory, he immediately snatched the sword from Mo Xiaobei's waist.

"Damn Prime Minister Feng, I'll go and kill him right now."

Who could Marquis Guiping possibly defeat with his fancy but ineffective martial arts? It's only because others are the emperor's maternal uncle that they dare not retaliate.

He hadn't run two steps before Gong Yu stopped him.

"Father, your voice is too loud, you're disturbing my wife."

Marquis Guiping fears neither heaven nor earth, but he fears only his future daughter-in-law's anger.

The future daughter-in-law is a blessed person. Because of this, after the son was betrothed, everything went smoothly for him. He not only frequently found gold, but he also won cricket fighting, a game he had never won before.

If the daughter-in-law gets angry, she will bring away his good fortune, and he will revert to his former unlucky self. Therefore, he must never make his future daughter-in-law unhappy.

Marquis Guiping lowered his voice and chuckled, saying, "Then I'll go beat that old bastard up again at the morning court tomorrow."

Lady Hou was truly delighted, holding Su Qianqian's hand tightly and reluctant to let go.

"I treat Qian'er like my own daughter. I haven't had enough time to be with her yet, and I can't bear to see her leave. It's good that Qian'er doesn't have to go back to Qinghe County to fight; she's far away from danger and can enjoy a peaceful and carefree life."

Su Qianqian knew that the Lady Hou had always wanted to have another daughter, but unfortunately, she had not been able to fulfill her wish: "Don't worry, Madam will definitely have her own daughter."

Upon hearing this, Lady Hou's face showed a longing expression. She had not heard from Gong Yu since giving birth to him.

The Empress Dowager arranged so many concubines for the Marquis in order to have more children, but unfortunately none of them conceived.

Qian is a blessed person. With Qian's blessing, she might really be able to have another daughter.

Besides being anxious to conceive a daughter, Lady Hou was also eager for her son to get married as soon as possible.

"It's good that we don't have to go back to Qinghe County. It gives us time to hold an engagement ceremony for the two of you, and then we can pick an auspicious day to hold the wedding and start having children soon."

Lady Hou has been extremely busy lately, preparing for her son's wedding.

She personally inspected everything from gold and jade jewelry and exquisite ornaments to small tea sets and bowls, choosing only the best, believing that only the finest things could match the excellent Qian girl.

"Qian girl, I bought the Plum Garden next door and cleaned it up. I'll have Yu'er go to Qinghe County to bring your parents and brothers to the capital and let them live in the Plum Garden. Consider the Plum Garden a gift from me to my future in-laws."

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