Marrying into a rich family by mistake, it is difficult to be a mistress

Chapter 676: Really good at persuading people, but they don’t understand

Ji Chuhe put down what he was holding and turned to look at King Huaiyang.

"Father, the gifts prepared by the general are very thoughtful. We would like to refuse the general's kindness. Please accept these gifts." Ji Chuhe closed the box, and it seemed that he was not going to let go of this box of treasures.

"Then accept it as He'er said." Prince Huaiyang agreed immediately, "However, the Queen Mother's marriage is very important. It is not convenient for me. He'er must meet the Queen Mother so that I can report to the Queen Mother."

"Yes, I will arrange a meeting between the prince and the queen as soon as possible." Chang Yi responded quickly.

The banquet continued and the dancing and music began again.

Chang Yi and Prince Huaiyang toasted each other, seemingly having a good time.

After the banquet, Prince Huaiyang and Ji Chuhe rejected Chang Yi's arrangement and went to the inn in Yancheng to rest together.

Yancheng did not have a palace for the royal family to rest and stay, and it was the first time that the inn received such a distinguished guest as the Prince of Huaiyang. Everyone was on high alert, fearing that something might go wrong.

Chang Yi also sent Li to tidy up the inn and sent servants and guards to serve.

Ji Chuhe had just returned to the room and hadn't even sat down on the stool when he heard footsteps outside.

Mianzhu got up and went out to ask questions. When he came back, he brought in a woman in gorgeous clothes.

As soon as Ji Chuhe saw the woman's appearance, he guessed her identity.

"I, Li, pay my respects to the Crown Prince's wife."

"Mrs. Chang, there's no need to be so polite. Please sit down." Ji Chuhe raised his hand, turned around and instructed Mianzhu, "Go get some fruit and snacks, and make a pot of tea."

"Yes, ma'am." Mianzhu immediately went down to prepare.

"Over the years, whether I'm in the Chang residence or outside, everyone calls me Madam Li. The Crown Prince's wife should still call me Madam Li. I'm really not used to being called Madam Chang."

This sentence tells Ji Chuhe that she and Chang Yi have already drawn a clear line between them, and now, she only cares about Chang Ru and Chang Yuan.

Since Ji Chuhe chose to cooperate with her daughter, she was also on the side of the emperor, and was opposed to the empress dowager and the queen mother.

Even Chang Ru thinks so.

If Prince Huaiyang doesn't stand on the emperor's side, he will stand on the queen mother's side.

You have to choose one.

At this time, they did not realize that there were not only two options, but also a third option.

The Huaiyang Palace chose the third path.

"Madam Li, what is the current situation of the Queen Mother?" Ji Chuhe did not beat around the bush and asked directly.

"The Empress Dowager has been placed under house arrest by Chang Yi. The two of them have become husband and wife. The Empress Dowager has never agreed to marry Chang Yi and even hates him to the core. But now she is in Chang Yi's hands and has no way to resist. She is waiting for the Empress Dowager to rescue her. When she heard that the people who came to rescue her were the Crown Prince's wife and the Prince of Huaiyang, she felt very desperate."

"Since we are already husband and wife, even if the Dowager disagrees, there is nothing we can do. Maybe after we get married, she will slowly come to terms with it. When I meet the Dowager, I will also try to persuade her. After all, General Chang loves her deeply and is not even afraid of going against the royal family."

"Madam Crown Prince, what you said makes sense." Li smiled faintly, "It's getting late, I still have to go back and report to the general."

"Mrs. Li, won't you sit for a while? Tea and snacks are ready." Ji Chuhe said politely.

"Thank you for your kindness, Madam. I have other things to do at home. The old lady is still ill, so I have to go back to take care of her."

"In that case, I won't keep Madam Li any longer. Madam Li, take care."

Li bowed and left.

"Madam, I feel that Madam Li looks very unusual. She seems like the kind of person who is cunning but cunning." Mianzhu couldn't help but say as he looked at the direction where Madam Li disappeared.

"You have learned to judge people now."

"That's right. After following the madam for so long, I have learned some skills to a certain extent!" Mianzhu said proudly.

"Sit down and have some snacks. You haven't even had dinner yet."

"Thank you, Madam." Mianzhu immediately sat down, picked up the snacks and started eating.

"Looking at this situation, we should be able to see the queen soon."

Rongsong came into the house just as Mianzhu finished his snack.

"Madam, I have secretly checked around. There are more than thirty guards guarding the posthouse. There are people on duty twelve hours a day. Even the people living nearby are a little strange. I suspect that these people have been replaced with Chang Yi's people."

"Chang Yi is even bolder than I thought. With 100,000 soldiers in his hands, he dares to ignore the imperial power. One can imagine what the mentality of those who hold military power is at this moment." Ji Chuhe said with emotion.

This was one of the reasons why she did not seize the throne directly at that time.

The fourth prince ascended the throne and the queen mother took charge of government affairs.

There is absolutely no way these two people can work together, and they will definitely fight for power.

The civil and military officials in the court would think so and secretly take sides.

The generals who hold military power also have their own plans in mind.

What these generals fear most is having their military power taken away from them. They will stand behind whoever can give them the greatest benefits and guarantee that their power will not be taken away.

Chang Yi must be on the side of the Queen Mother.

This is also the main reason why he is so fearless.

The Empress Dowager also understood that there would be no benefit if she broke off relations with Chang Yi.

Especially when the other people who hold military power have not yet expressed their attitudes, the Empress Dowager still has to coax Chang Yi.

Only by marrying Taixia to Chang Yi can they ensure that Chang Yi will not betray them.

The Empress Dowager also understood that allowing Prince Huaiyang and Ji Chuhe to come was just a formality to save the face of the royal family.

But there is still a glimmer of hope in my heart, wondering if Ji Chuhe can come up with a solution that satisfies both parties.

This would not only prevent Chang Yi from getting upset, but also bring Taixia back to the imperial capital.

The Empress Dowager also knew that this was almost impossible.

It was the third day since Prince Huaiyang and Ji Chuhe arrived in Yancheng.

Finally, under Chang Yi's arrangement, Ji Chuhe met Tai ***.

It is Chang Yi’s villa.

Tai *** was dressed in gorgeous clothes and put on heavy makeup, but it couldn't hide her haggardness. When she saw Ji Chuhe, she was still as domineering as usual.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Ji Chuhe bowed respectfully.

"I don't want to marry Chang Yi. You and Prince Huaiyang should make preparations. I will set off to return to the imperial capital today." The Empress Dowager gave a direct order.

Shen Yi, who was far away, heard these words and immediately clenched his fists.

Sure enough, this is Tai***'s real thought.

She had been just acting with him these days.

"My dear, did you have a quarrel with General Chang?" Ji Chuhe asked gently.

This sentence immediately irritated Tai***, and he raised his hand and hit Ji Chuhe.

Ji Chuhe tilted her body, and the slap did not land on her face, but only knocked the hairpin off her head.

She calmly picked up the hairpin that had fallen on the table and handed it to Mianzhu.

Mianzhu gently pinned it in her hair.