"Of course, that’s something to talk about later. Right now, the most important thing we need to do is gather detailed information about the Great Capital from the various princes. We need to know the Prince’s current situation, and whether the plan to curtail the vassals is Tuotuo’s idea alone or if there are others supporting it."

"Additionally, we need to find out if anyone opposes the curtailing of the vassals. At the same time, we should also ally with many vassal kings, so if we manage to rescue the Prince and the court sends troops to suppress us, we have the strength to counter them."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ya and Wang Baobao nodded in agreement.

Zhao Ya said, "Jiu Si, you tell us what to do, we’ll listen to you."

Chen Jie said, "We’ll split into two groups, Yaya and I will stay in Huangzhou Prefecture for a few days. I have some matters to instruct others to handle, and also need to make some arrangements."

"Meanwhile, General Kuo Kuo will have to work harder, visiting other Prince Mansions and using their intelligence networks to compile the information we need, to get the most accurate intelligence!"

Chen Jie said to Wang Baobao.

Wang Baobao nodded lightly and said, "I understand."

Having said this, Chen Jie looked at Wang Baobao and said, "Then let’s proceed with our plan. Whether we can rescue the Prince depends on us."

Wang Baobao nodded lightly, then picked up the roasted chicken on the table and started eating it heartily, downing a whole roasted chicken in a few bites, then gulped down a glass of strong liquor.

Standing up, he said, "There’s no time to lose, I’ll be off first. Yaya, you stay here for now, we’ll meet at Cangzhou Prefecture and go to the Great Capital together."

Hearing this, Zhao Ya stood up and said, "Big brother..."

Wang Baobao said, "It should be safe with Chen Jiusi here, and I’ll take the others who came along with us. I’ll leave Ah Da, Ah Er, and Ah San with you."

Zhao Ya said, "Alright, I’ll listen to Third Brother."

At this point, Wang Baobao clasped his fist towards Su Yunjin, then looked at Chen Jiusi and said, "Chen Jiusi, I’m leaving Yaya with you. You must protect her well."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said, "General Kuo Kuo, rest assured, with me here, Yaya will be fine."

Wang Baobao said, "That’s good. In that case, we’ll meet at Cangzhou Prefecture."

After speaking, Wang Baobao didn’t even stay for the night, he left the mansion directly, still reluctant to spend too much time at Chen Jiusi’s place. For some reason, staying at Chen Jie’s place for too long always made him feel like he was living under someone else’s roof.

Watching Wang Baobao leave, Chen Jie turned and looked at Zhao Ya and said, "It seems your third brother still doesn’t quite like me,"

Zhao Ya didn’t know how to respond, wanting to explain but unsure where to start.

At this moment, Su Yunjin spoke, "Husband, don’t tease the girl. Others have entrusted such a good sister to you, I’d be upset too."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie looked at Su Yunjin and said, "Wife, whose side are you on?"

Su Yunjin said, "Husband, what do you think? Naturally, I’m on Sister Yaya’s side. Otherwise, my good sister would be completely taken advantage of by you. With Sister Yaya gone, keep me company tonight so we sisters can chat."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said, "Since Yaya has come from afar, how about I keep her company, fulfilling my duty as the host."

Zhao Ya, upon hearing this, blushed, and Su Yunjin gave Chen Jie a fierce glare. In this age, a young woman’s reputation was still highly valued. There’s no situation where an unmarried girl would sleep with her fiancé.

If this got out, she’d be laughed out of town.

So Su Yunjin glared at Chen Jie. Chen Jie was joking, knowing well the importance of a young woman’s reputation.

At this moment, Su Yunjin said, "Husband, don’t jest."

Chen Jie watched Zhao Ya suddenly become shy and said, "Haha, just joking, just joking."

Su Yunjin said, "A girl’s reputation is not something to joke about, Sister Yaya, don’t listen to him. Hong Mei, prepare a new quilt."

"Yes, Madam."

Yin Hongmei responded, then Su Yunjin said to Zhao Ya, "Sister Yaya, go with Hong Mei, and let me have a word with my husband."

Zhao Ya, hearing this, took a look at Chen Jie, then obediently followed Yin Hongmei out.

Chen Jie, in no rush to consummate with the Commandery Princess, knew she was already his, and Su Yunjin had a point: a proper marriage with a complete ceremony and a perfect bride was the right way to do things.

A proper marriage, marrying a virtuous and gentle woman.

The grand eight-carrier sedan chair, carrying a perfect bride.

In these times, with a seller’s market and high asking prices...

Zhao Ya and Yin Hongmei left, and Su Yunjin came to Chen Jie’s side and said, "Husband, you went too far with your joke earlier."

Chen Jie said, "We’re all one family, I..."

Su Yunjin said, "If it were just you and Sister Yaya, it wouldn’t be too much, but with me here, Sister Yaya felt embarrassed."

Chen Jie listened and said, "Yes, I didn’t consider that."

Su Yunjin said, "Alright, husband, I’m not blaming you. Tonight we won’t accompany you, go sleep in Sister Huang’s room."

"Uh, you’re not keeping me here?"

Chen Jie looked at Su Yunjin, and Su Yunjin said, "You’ve been in my room for two nights in a row, which isn’t right. As the family head, you must be fair. Don’t favor just one person, do you understand, husband?"

Chen Jie said, "Wife, you think too much."

Su Yunjin said, "Husband, it’s you who thinks too little. But you’re the family head; you needn’t worry about the matters of the back courtyard. With me around, nothing will go wrong, so rest assured."

Chen Jie looked at Su Yunjin and said, "Don’t let yourself be too wronged!"

Su Yunjin said, "I’m not wronged. I was chosen by Mother to come to the Chen family to look after you, so I naturally need to be more attentive. Besides, doing something for my husband makes me happy, as long as my husband is happy, then I’m not wronged."