Surprise! The boss of the last days, reborn before the engagement

Seeing this, the old lady's eyes flashed with a trace of relief. She patted the armrest gently and said with emotion: "You are my son, and Yiyi is my granddaughter. If I don't think about you, who else can I think about?

Mrs. Lu, I, as your mother-in-law, was too harsh in the past and I was sorry for you. Now that I see you and your wife are living in harmony and I have children and grandchildren around me, I am very satisfied. "

Hearing this, Lu Xueying's eyes could not help but slightly redden. She hurriedly stepped forward, knelt down in front of the old lady, and choked up and said, "Mother, you are too kind. Your daughter-in-law has never complained.

Being able to become a member of the Zuo Xiang Mansion is a blessing for my daughter-in-law. In the future, I will be more filial to my mother, do my best to manage the housework, and not let my mother worry about the affairs of the mansion. "

Hearing this, the old lady kept smiling, and after a long while she said, "Well, a harmonious family brings joy to the past. It's best if you can think this way."

The atmosphere in the main hall of the Second Prince's Mansion was solemn yet warm. The Second Prince was wearing an exquisite brocade robe embroidered with auspicious patterns of dragons and phoenixes, highlighting his noble status as a prince.

He sat upright on the main seat, his face calm and his eyes deep, as if he could see through everything in the world.

At this time, a dark guard in night clothes quietly walked into the hall, knelt on one knee, and said in a low and powerful voice: "Congratulations, Master, your mother was successfully promoted to Concubine Shen yesterday, which is undoubtedly icing on the cake for you.

The position of the crown prince has therefore become precarious, and the crippled king, with his disabled legs, has long lost the qualifications to compete with you.

Now, the only ones who can compete with you are the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince. But in terms of seniority, you are the most likely candidate to become the Crown Prince!"

Upon hearing this, the second prince curled up his lips into a faint smile, but that smile did not reveal the slightest bit of pride.

He said slowly, “It’s still too early to be happy now… Becoming a prince is just the first step towards success.

Moreover, the Crown Prince has not yet been deposed, so we still need to act with caution and not slack off in the slightest."

Seeing this, the counselor at the side hurriedly stepped forward and said with a bow, "Your Highness is right. However, in nine days, there will be a flower-viewing banquet hosted by Concubine Shen. This banquet is not only a major event in the palace, but also a great opportunity for you, the Second Prince, to choose a concubine.

Your Highness, do you have a favorite candidate in mind? If so, you might as well prepare in advance to avoid being in a rush when the time comes. "

The second prince shook his head slightly, a cold light flashed in his eyes. "No... I have already made up my mind. The left prime minister's legitimate daughter Chu Yiyi, who is both talented and beautiful, gentle and virtuous, and has a distinguished family background, can be the second prince's principal wife.

General Gu's legitimate daughter, Gu Xinyan, is a skilled martial artist with a strong character. She complements my personality and can be a concubine.

Then choose the daughter of the Minister of Revenue as another concubine to consolidate the power in the court. These three women are all outstanding in the capital. With their help, this prince will naturally be one step closer to the position of the crown prince. "

Upon hearing this, the counselor's eyes flashed with admiration. "The Second Prince is far-sighted and has a thorough plan. In comparison, the Crown Prince seems to be a little too eager for quick success and only cares about immediate benefits while ignoring long-term plans."

The Second Prince nodded slightly, then changed the subject and asked, "By the way, regarding the Crown Prince's incident yesterday, have you found any clues? Who was behind this plot?"

Upon hearing this, the secret guard's face darkened and he said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, the other party's methods are extremely sophisticated, and we have not been able to find any clues.

Even the Emperor's secret guards were unable to discover anything. This matter is full of doubts, and we are still investigating it with all our strength.

However, there is also a speculation that Chu Xiangxiang drugged herself in an attempt to put the blame on the Crown Prince. But there is no solid evidence yet, so we cannot jump to conclusions. "