After entering the book, the cold prince begs for favor

Chapter 353 Marrying 78 Male Concubines

It turns out it was political confusion.

Seeing his taut jawline, Yuan Wanru felt a pang of pity.

At his age, he would still be a college student in modern times. He has already thought about things very deeply, so it's normal for him to feel confused.

"It seems that something must have happened between the Emperor and the Crown Prince that made you see this possibility."

Yuan Wanru was also very calm. She did not follow Lu Jiangnian's words, but tried to judge the relationship from a more objective perspective.

Lu Jiangnian nodded: "That's right. In fact, I've noticed some clues over the years."

"It's just that I didn't stay in the capital for long before, so I didn't feel it so deeply."

Of course, it was because of this discovery that he deliberately kept his distance from the Crown Prince.

Don't be fooled by the fact that he and the Crown Prince seem to have a good relationship now; this level of goodness is entirely a deliberate act by both of them.

Back then, before he went to the border, he often stayed overnight at the Eastern Palace, and the Crown Prince often slept in the same bed with him.

Although the hypocritical Second Prince often played with them at that time, he was more compatible with the Crown Prince, and the Second Prince rarely participated in the things they did.

The first person to know that he was going to the border was the Crown Prince.

As the Crown Prince watched the Emperor's growing favor towards the Fifth Prince, he confided his bitter feelings to Lu Jiangnian alone.

In short, the two were truly open and honest with each other.

Yuan Wanru dared not say how knowledgeable she was about politics, but history always repeats itself in surprising ways.

The struggle for the throne has played out countless times throughout China's five-thousand-year history, and she was not unaware of it.

Now that the emperor is old and the crown prince is growing stronger, it is not surprising that the old ruler is wary and suspicious of the new ruler.

"Your Majesty, you surely have no intention of deposing the Crown Prince, do you?"

Yuan Wanru uttered a startling statement in a low voice. Lu Jiangnian looked at her in surprise, then smiled.

He laughed heartily, as if he weren't the one who had been depressed just moments before.

Yuan Wanru was baffled by his laughter: "What's so funny about that?"

Lu Jiangnian pinched her cheek: "What I'm laughing at is that my wife is indeed very bold to say such things. You are the one who is truly rebellious."

Yuan Wanru looked embarrassed.

Indeed, her awe of imperial power stemmed from its ability to control the lives and deaths of many.

But deep down, she wasn't really scared.

People in ancient times would never easily utter such words.

"You can't possibly report me; I'm just discussing this with you."

It's good that I can make him laugh; at least it proves that he's in a much better mood.

"Yes, the person I confide in now is not the Crown Prince, but my wife. I know that."

Thinking about this, he suddenly felt that the Crown Prince was quite pitiful.

Even if she is the Crown Princess, the Crown Prince shouldn't treat her like this.

He was luckier.

Yuan Wanru glanced at him sideways, "Alright, let's get back to the point. The thing I mentioned shouldn't happen, right?"

The smile on Lu Jiangnian's face disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression.

"It was hard to say before, but now that we have successfully brought down the Second Prince, we have to be on guard."

Yuan Wanru was stunned for a moment, but quickly understood.

Although they did it discreetly, there were many variables involved.

Could Consort Liang accept defeat so easily?

Could the second prince accept dying silently and without a trace?

They would certainly understand that their downfall was due to the Crown Prince's interference, and that if they wanted to take someone down with them before they died, it would definitely be the Crown Prince and Lu Jiangnian.

Thinking of this, Yuan Wanru's heart tightened: "If that's the case, then won't you also be in danger?"

Lu Jiangnian revealed a hint of pride: "My wife is truly intelligent."

Even at a time like this, he's still saying these things.

Yuan Wanru looked at him angrily, "Stop being so glib. What are you thinking? I don't want to go to jail or be exiled with you."

Lu Jiangnian chuckled, then took her hand and pulled her into his arms. "Don't worry, I would never let you suffer like this."

“If that day ever comes, I will write a divorce agreement. You can go back to your hometown in Nanjiang County, or go to the southern border to find your mother-in-law. With my private treasury, you will never have to worry for the rest of your life.”

Yuan Wanru laughed in exasperation: "Thinking about it that way, it's not bad. I really don't need to worry about anything anymore."

"By the way, the men in the Southern Frontier are handsome and obedient. If I take your money, I can marry seven or eight male concubines. Wouldn't that be more carefree than being an immortal?"

"Wonderful, wonderful."

At this point, she gave a sweet smile: "How about we write the divorce papers now, and if anything goes wrong, I can just walk away."

"What do you think, okay?"

Lu Jiangnian was furious with her.

He was just teasing her, but she ended up arranging male concubines for him. Did she think he was dead?

He grabbed her waist fiercely, lowered his head and kissed her, "You dare!"

"If anything happens to you, I dare to!"

Yuan Wanru wasn't afraid of him at all, and continued to provoke him.

Lu Jiangnian bit her earlobe, making Yuan Wanru feel a little pain. Unwilling to admit defeat, she continued, "April said that the men in the Southern Frontier are very obedient. They certainly wouldn't be so rude, unlike you who are not gentle."

When Lu Jiangnian thought about what she had said and realized that someone else was as close to her as he was, he felt like killing someone.

His eyes reddened with anger, and he looked at her with a wronged expression: "I think you want to make me angry to death now so you can take my secret stash of money and go find another man."

Yuan Wanru raised her chin and said with a proud look, "Since you're so generous, I'll naturally accept it."

“You’ve already found a way out for me, I can’t let you down, my ex-husband.”

Lu Jiangnian: ...

How did he suddenly become my ex-husband?

This woman is infuriating!

Helpless, he pressed his forehead against hers, his voice softening: "My wife always bullies me."

Yuan Wanru's voice softened a bit.

"You started it all. You can be really annoying sometimes."

"Can't I share your hardships?"

Lu Jiangnian's heart was incredibly soft.

Why not?

He was afflicted by the Lianzhi Gu poison. He had not forgotten who had traversed the arduous journey to the Southern Frontier.

“I was wrong. None of those words are true. There will never be a divorce agreement in this lifetime. I will never write one.”

Even when it really came to that, he didn't dare to write anymore.

I'm really afraid of this woman; she might turn around and marry seven or eight male concubines. She's no ordinary woman.

"I won't let you have the opportunity to keep a mistress!"

He said this through gritted teeth.

Yuan Wanru was amused by his expression, and her laughter was clear and melodious. "Alright, alright, it's all baseless."

"Now, tell me properly, will the matter concerning the Second Prince cause the Emperor to take his anger out on you?"

Right now, this is the one thing she cares about most.