After being a widow for half my life, I found out that my husband was not dead.

Liu Yunxiang didn't know why Liu Er made things difficult for her, but he must have a purpose for following her today.

After Liu Er finished speaking, he looked at Liu Yunxiang, narrowed his eyes and smiled: "Yunxiang, you won't be angry when my second uncle said this, right?"

Liu Yunxiang sat down on a chair on one side and chuckled: "I'm angry."

Liu Er choked for a moment and hummed softly: "But what my second uncle said is for the good of our minister's house. Don't be too ignorant!"

"I don't understand the general situation, so I don't need you to care, Mr. Liu, but it's not my original intention to go back to the Shilang's Mansion. All it takes is a word from Mrs. Liu to let me go, and there's no need to arrange for another house. I don't have no place to live." Liu Yunxiang said crisply.

"Sister-in-law, you heard me. She just doesn't call me uncle. She doesn't even call you mother. Such a daughter has no respect for her elders. What else do you want to do with her?"

Liu Yunxiang sneered coldly, "Let me call you second uncle. Have you done something worthy of my respect as a junior?"

"You, you caused so much trouble outside, why don't you come home and hurt us?"

"What trouble did I get into?"

"You have offended Xichang!"

Liu Er spoke quickly, then looked at Liu Yunxiang, looking at him with deep eyes, as if he had understood everything.

"Anyway, you are a disaster, and whoever gets close to you will be unlucky."

Liu Yunxiang snorted coldly, and then stood up: "Since the Minister's Mansion cannot accommodate me, I will just leave."

Seeing that Liu Yunxiang was really going to leave, Mrs. Liu hurriedly said: "You go to live in another courtyard..."

"Thank you Madam Liu for your kindness, but no need, I won't have no place to live."

"What about your father?"

Liu Yunxiang chuckled, "Today I ran away all day to smoothen the relationship with Liu Shilang. I was so busy that I didn't come back until so late. But as soon as I came back, I was driven away. No matter how hot my heart was, it became cold. The matter of Liu Shilang, You should still count on your own family."

With that said, Liu Yunxiang walked out.

When Mrs. Liu saw Liu Yunxiang calling her "Mrs. Liu" and "Shilang Liu", she also said that he was not a member of her family, so she wanted to draw a clear line with them.

The bond between mother and daughter, the bond between father and daughter, and the bond between family are all gone.

Mrs. Liu was so angry that she slammed the table, "We gave birth to you and raised you, and you are so heartless?"

Liu Yunxiang took a deep breath. Is she heartless? Maybe, but she lived for decades in her last life, and her family love has actually faded away. In this life, Yan Mu gave her enough to make her fall in love again, but her parents did not give her any love and even pushed her into the fire pit several times, and the remaining family affection was gone.

Of course, despite saying this, she will still save Liu Zan, and now it is just a means to threaten Mrs. Liu.

Seeing that Liu Yunxiang didn't look back, Mrs. Liu could only say: "Okay, you've been tired for a day, go back to the West Branch to rest. There is a spare room at home, so there is no need for you to move out."

"Sister-in-law!" Liu Er disagreed.

"Do you have the ability to save your elder brother?"

"I……"

"Then just stay calm and don't cause any trouble for me."

Liu Yunxiang didn't look back and walked straight out of the hall and towards the west courtyard.

When he walked to a deserted place, Liu Yunxiang waved to Zijin to come over and whispered something in her ear.

Back in the West Branch, Jinyan had already fallen asleep with Xingyi in mind. She sat on an armchair in the courtyard, looking up at the night sky, enjoying this moment of tranquility.

The journey from Shengjing to Jin'an and back to Shengjing was really not easy, with several life and death separations. But now, the road is still difficult to walk, and if you are not careful, you will fall and lose your life.

Rather than being passively beaten, it is better to take the initiative. Rather than being manipulated by others, it is better to manipulate others.

Of course, the premise is that you must have absolute power in your hands!

Liu Yunxiang squinted her eyes. She didn't like to touch that thing because it was a sharp weapon and could hurt people, but conversely, it could also protect herself and those around her.

She thought a lot and made a major decision.

After waiting for a while, Zi Jin came back and stepped forward and said, "Young lady really expected it right. Liu Er went out directly from the east courtyard and headed towards the west factory."

Liu Yunxiang took a deep breath. When Liu Er mentioned Xichang, she guessed that Xichang might have looked for him.

She escaped from Zhenbei, and Qin Feishi must have sent a message to Shangguan Xu as soon as possible. Shangguan Xu guessed that she might return to Beijing, so he notified Liu Er in advance and told him as soon as she returned to the Minister's Mansion.

"I have followed your instructions, kidnapped him before he could pass by, and then broke his legs." Zijin snorted.

Liu Yunxiang nodded. In order to buy some time, she had no choice but to break Liu Er's legs first.

"Tomorrow you meet Ruan Lingyu and see if Yan'er is okay in the West Factory."

"Yes."

Liu Yunxiang stood up and asked Zijin to rest first, and she also returned to the house. When I walked to the door, I heard movement in the east yard.

"Why did you have your legs broken? No, I have to report to the official!" Liu Yunchang's voice sounded at this time.

"Don't report it yet. I guess he lost money in gambling and couldn't pay back what he owed, so he was beaten secretly." This was Cheng's voice.

"Ow money again?"

"He asked me for it yesterday. The monthly allowance I receive from the government is only one tael of silver, so I don't have any extra money to give him."

"Forget it, stop talking and get the people back first."

Liu Yunxiang twitched the corner of his mouth. Liu Er had a lot of troubles, and he couldn't pull her up even if he tried to pull at her.

At a waterside pavilion in the imperial garden of the palace, Jin You sat on a chair, holding the golden hairpin in her bun, and then glanced at Shangguan Xu, who was standing by the lake with his back turned.

She rolled her eyes and said: "Yan Mu died in Beijin, the third child was on the way by mistake and could not come back, the fourth child is in Shannian camp, and the emperor only has the ninth prince under his eyes. At this time, establishing a prince is the most important thing for us. Good timing, isn’t it?”

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Xu said calmly: "There's no hurry."

Jin You frowned, "When I mentioned this matter, you said you were not in a hurry. How could you not be in a hurry? The queen has not given up yet. Once she gets the third and fourth sons back, there will be variables in the matter of establishing the crown prince. .”

"You are overthinking. The Queen is now alone and helpless. The third and fourth children have fallen down and can never get up again."

"Lord Governor, are we of the same mind?"

Shangguan Xu turned his head, his face that was indistinguishable from male to female was still stunning, but his temples were already gray. There was a slight smile on his face, but his eyes were sharp and cold.

"What do you mean, my lady?"

Jin You smiled, "I think the governor seems to have other plans."

"Oh?"

Jin You raised his eyebrows, "If not, why don't you follow my suggestion and unite the courtiers to urge the emperor to establish a heir apparent as soon as possible?"

"I'm waiting for my time."

"It's just an excuse."

Shangguan Xu laughed out loud, "The Emperor only has the Ninth Prince under his eyes, but he may not necessarily appoint the Ninth Prince as the crown prince. I won't act rashly without being completely sure. Don't end up shooting yourself in the foot. It’s going to be difficult to save the situation.”

"Can……"

"The third prince and the fourth prince are legitimate sons after all. As long as they live, their status in the heart of the emperor will be different."

Jin You narrowed his eyes, "Then kill them."

"So don't worry, I already have a plan."

Jin You nodded, "Hearing Duzhao say this, I feel relieved. When the Ninth Prince ascends the throne, we will share the honor with the Governor."

"Thank you madam."

"By the way, how is Liu Yunxiang doing?"

"What's your order?"

Jin You narrowed his eyes, "I hate this person. The governor will help me kill her when he has the opportunity."