Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1357 - 555: Persuasion_4

Princess Wanhe smiled and said: "I guess Lian Tingzheng doesn’t even know how much Yueyao has done for him. He probably thinks that everything he has today is entirely due to his own ability and luck." Princess Wanhe has business dealings in Haikou and is quite familiar with matters there. The Second Old Grand Master of the An Family avoids contact with Lian Tingzheng to steer clear of suspicion, since Tingzheng belongs to the Ninth Prince, and the Second Old Grand Master must heed the Emperor’s thoughts. However, in private, the Second Old Grand Master of the An Family takes good care of Lian Tingzheng.

Guan Jingshuo laughed: "If that’s the case, then there’s really nothing more to say." An Zhichen joined the military at twelve and was personally mentored by Marquis Jingning, possessing equally adept skills, so he wouldn’t have been titled an Earl by thirty otherwise. With such a person as a supporter, Lian Tingzheng stands to gain a lot.

Princess Wanhe deliberately laughed: "Lian Tingzheng counts as a confidant of the Crown Prince. Even without the help of the Earl of Pingyang, his future still looks promising."

Guan Jingshuo shook his head: "If he really turns against the Earl of Pingyang’s Mansion for a woman, his future will stall right there." Everyone knows that Lian Tingzheng is a man of the Crown Prince, and that’s undeniable. But even though he is a man of the Crown Prince, it doesn’t guarantee a smooth career path.

Princess Wanhe doesn’t really think highly of Tingzheng, but she finds Guan Jingshuo’s words somewhat exaggerated.

Guan Jingshuo smiled and said: "Do you think the Crown Prince captured the Barbarian Tribes’ leader alive by himself? Without An Zhichen secretly assisting, how could the Crown Prince possibly capture the Tribal leader alive? If not for An Zhichen’s covert support, the Crown Prince wouldn’t have won battles immediately upon arriving in the Northwest, much less capture the leader of the Barbarian Tribes alive."

Princess Wanhe really hadn’t thought that far: "Are you saying that the Earl of Pingyang has long since aligned himself with His Highness the Crown Prince?" Princess Wanhe always thought An Zhichen was neutral.

An Zhichen laughed and said: "The Earl of Pingyang allowed the Crown Prince to gain great military achievements, receiving praise from people across the realm. His actions not only avoided arousing the Emperor’s suspicion but also led to the Emperor appointing him as the leader of the Imperial Guards, and such talent naturally earns admiration." Nowadays, many in the Capital City wish to connect with the Earl of Pingyang but can’t manage to. Lian Tingzheng, who originally had exceptional advantages and someone like An Zhichen as support, certainly promises a bright future. It’s a pity that he can’t see the situation clearly and hurts Yueyao’s heart over a woman. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

An Zhichen is definitely not like Yueyao; who in the Capital City doesn’t know that the Earl of Pingyang treasures his wife like life itself? After Lian Tingzheng’s actions, how could An Zhichen continue supporting him?

The couple was talking when a maid came in to report: "Heir Apparent, Commandery Princess, the Old Master requests Heir Apparent and Commandery Princess to come over."

Princess Wanhe’s face immediately turned unpleasant: "I suppose it’s about the twelfth brother’s marriage again." The Marquis’ household has been organized to achieve a daily balance of income and expenses. However, with so many children of Marquis Yongding, daily life is manageable due to routine, but the costs of marriage are considerable. Princess Wanhe has invested tens of thousands of silver over the years to marry off Guan Jingshuo’s numerous younger brothers and sisters. Fortunately, Princess Wanhe now receives a considerable dividend from Haikou every year, and she is quite assertive, otherwise, she really would have been drained by these people.

Guan Jingshuo’s face also looked unpleasant and said: "I’ll go alone."

On that day, Princess Wanhe demanded that Guan Jingshuo’s step-brothers, upon marriage, be separated, and Guan Jingshuo sided with Princess Wanhe, making her quite formidable at the time. When Marquis Yongding didn’t agree, she didn’t insist, but the Princess’s Mansion no longer contributed any silver and handed over the accounts, forcing Marquis Yongding to comply with her request.

Princess Wanhe agreed readily: "Alright." The Ning family can’t stir up trouble now, but the father-in-law, Marquis Yongding, is problematic, frequently presenting challenges.

Princess Wanhe’s wet nurse saw her looking upset and consoled: "Commandery Princess, every family has its woes! As long as you and the Heir Apparent live harmoniously and beautifully, that’s enough."

Princess Wanhe, thinking about Yueyao, whom she had always envied and who also has numerous concerns, increasingly felt that her wet nurse’s words were correct and quickly adjusted.

PS: Seeing many people comment, I wish to add that Yueyao and Tingzheng both bear some responsibility in this matter.