"Once the people in the Imperial Harem increase, disputes over interests are inevitable. Then, we should find an opportunity to cause an incident for the Princess Consort Rong. By then, the Chu family will inevitably become estranged from Prince Rong."

"No, the Princess Consort Rong must not have an accident," another middle-aged aide countered, squinting and stroking his goatee. "If something happens to the Princess Consort Rong and it’s discovered that we were involved, it would push the Chu family to Prince Rong’s side instead."

"We just need to cause irreversible harm to the Princess Consort Rong, such as making her barren or being betrayed by Prince Rong. If these don’t work, then at the right time, select officials of status to force Prince Rong into a difficult choice."

"Is there a candidate?" Minister Qi nodded with satisfaction.

"Yes," the aide flattered, "The daughter of the Chen family, the Minister of Revenue. I’ve heard that the second daughter of the Chen family is only thirteen now, but she’s strong-willed. If she enters Prince Rong’s Mansion, I’m afraid it will cause quite a stir."

"The Chen family..." Minister Qi murmured, "Let’s wait for a few more years before considering them. First, send ordinary women into Prince Rong’s Mansion."

Minister Qi still considered the Chen family’s status not low, and if she were sent to Prince Rong’s Mansion and swayed by him, he would be infuriated.

Chu Ziluo was unaware that she was already being plotted against.

Her life in the Prince’s Mansion was quite carefree, with Li Chongjin’s respect and backing from the Chu family, causing the servants in the Prince’s Mansion to treat her with utmost respect.

Since marrying into Prince Rong’s Mansion, she was in charge of Zhongjin, naturally leading a comfortable life, especially since Li Chongjin had not taken any concubines, leaving Prince Rong’s Mansion’s back courtyard clean and orderly.

She usually focused on finding ways to earn more silver.

She also paid great attention to Li Chongjin’s health, and their relationship was harmonious. However, Li Chongjin was busy with governmental affairs and often had to deal with assessments from Emperor Xuanming, so he wasn’t around the mansion often.

"Princess Consort, these are medicinal herbs sent by the Chu family," a maidservant quickly went to inform Chu Ziluo.

Upon hearing that someone from her natal family had arrived, Chu Ziluo hurriedly asked, "Who has come?"

"It’s Aunt Su Mei from Madam’s side."

"So, it’s Aunt Su Mei, please invite her in quickly," Chu Ziluo said joyfully.

Although married, she still missed her parents. Now that she heard Aunt Su Mei had come, she knew that the items sent were prepared by her mother.

Her mother’s things were certainly all good items.

Aunt Su Mei soon met with Chu Ziluo.

After entering, she bowed to Chu Ziluo, not lacking any courtesy despite being a servant of the Chu family.

Her respectful attitude softened Chu Ziluo’s heart and also served as a warning to the servants of the Prince’s Mansion.

Even the Chu family’s servants treated Chu Ziluo with respect, showing no signs of arrogance. If the old servants in the Prince’s Mansion behaved arrogantly, they would need to consider whether the Chu family would tolerate it.

"Aunt Su Mei, please come in," Chu Ziluo happily welcomed Aunt Su Mei inside.

Aunt Su Mei directed her companions to prepare the gifts Ye Muyu had prepared for her.

"Princess Consort, Madam said that she has prepared all the medicinal herbs you need, along with some health-preserving recipes usually used by the master and Madam. Madam has also prepared a medicated diet recipe for you to use regularly, so you can have a healthy body and bear a Young Prince soon."

Chu Ziluo blushed slightly, but she understood that her mother’s words were out of concern for her. After all, since she had married the Prince, her path would be hard without offspring, and the time left for her was running out.

She had been married to Prince Rong for nearly two months, if she didn’t conceive soon, it was feared that Prince Rong’s Mansion would quickly cease to be so peaceful.