Chapter 49 Heart-to-heart talk
"Guo Baokun lost badly." said the eldest princess.

"This seven-character poem is truly wonderful. Judging from the poem, Fan Xian is quite talented. If Wan'er really marries him, it wouldn't be considered a grievance, right?" The prince changed his attitude quickly.

"In addition to sending the poem, Your Majesty also sent a message that the second prince is eager to seek talented people and is currently at Prince Jing's Mansion, meeting with Fan Xian." said the Queen.

"It's probably too late to rush over now." The eldest princess said when she saw the prince wanted to get up.

"The second brother is very scheming. He has his eyes on the financial power of the inner treasury. Fortunately, the good news came quickly so we can prepare early." Shen Qingzhou was speechless after hearing this. Can you please not say these things in front of me? However, he also knew that this was their trust in him.

With the Queen around, there's no way he'd go seek refuge with someone else. Even if he did, no one would believe him. That's the reality. But he just wants to watch the fun and protect the Queen.

"It seems that your father still takes better care of you as the crown prince." The eldest princess' words were apparently a comfort, but in fact they were a reminder.

The prince was a little confused. It was a little too obvious why his aunt hated Fan Xian so much. There were some things that Shen Qingzhou knew very well because he was standing at a God's perspective, but Fan Xian didn't know.

He also didn't know that his mother and the eldest princess had already targeted Fan Xian. From his personal point of view, Fan Xian was also a talent, and it would be a great thing to assist him.

It was also a preparation for both situations. His Majesty had granted the marriage, so the chance of success was too high. However, he had to give up one of them first. He had not expected that the person from Danzhou would be so talented.

“Qingzhou, you really have a good eye for people. Although Fan Xian is quite good, he is nothing compared to you.” The Queen was reminding the Prince that there are still great talents out there.

Although the queen was called a fool, it was because she was the only one exposed when Ye Qingmei was killed. However, the fact that she was able to kill Ye Qingmei also showed that she still had some ability.

She knew that it was impossible for her and the Fan family to get along well. Although she did not know the relationship between Fan Xian and Ye Qingmei as mother and son, she did not want the prince to get too close to the Fan family.

What she had been expecting for so many years was for the prince to sit safely on the throne. She also wanted to take revenge. She even thought that the eldest princess could help the prince. Even if she knew that the prince had thoughts that he shouldn't have, she could only accept it and give him a few reminders.

"My cousin is an unparalleled martial artist and an invincible general on the battlefield. He is also more talented, so he is naturally stronger than Fan Xian." The prince was trying to win over Shen Qingzhou, even though he knew that he was his natural supporter.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Miao Zan."

"Sister, I didn't expect that there are such treasures in your palace." The eldest princess seemed to have just seen it, looking at the night pearls that were still emitting light. One or two pearls don't matter, but hundreds of them of this quality are amazing.

She didn't want to mention Fan Xian anymore. Some things should be discussed in private. She was not just an ally of the prince, so she changed the subject.

This is a good topic. Although she is in charge of the inner treasury, the money in it is not hers. She can use a lot of it, but she also spends a lot of it.

She also corrupted and bribed officials through smuggling or the Ming family, and also gave money to the Junshan Society. The people in this organization are either powerful or have amazing military strength. The Grand Master Ye Liuyun is there, and you have to support them, otherwise the Grand Master has so many connections that he can do something for you.

Even if he could mobilize so many resources, he would still be surprised to see the Night Pearl. This was obtained by Shen Qingzhou when he killed his way through King Zuo Xian's tent.

Some things cannot be bought with money alone. Shen Qingzhou obtained them through direct massacres. Many of them are so-called heirlooms, and it is very troublesome to collect them in the inner treasury.

At the very least, the princess should not be so extravagant. It is too obvious that she is in charge of the inner treasury and spends so much herself.

"Qingzhou is filial and brought me these treasures." The queen was a little proud and a little distressed. Shen Qingzhou would definitely be checked if he brought things in. So many things would still have an impact on Shen Qingzhou.

But when I think of him as a ninth-rank master and his defeat of Yan Xiaoyi, he is indeed capable of protecting these. How many ninth-rank masters can a country have? It is tolerant. Shen Qingzhou felt a little sick when he heard the queen talk about filial piety. Who is filial? You really treat me as a junior. It's too much.

"If the Marquis of Shenwu really has this intention, he's afraid that his ministers will find out and complain." The eldest princess pretended to remind him.

"Princess, you're worrying too much. My aunt has been so kind to me. These few things are not worth mentioning. I think no matter who knows, they will understand me." Shen Qingzhou said it in a domineering manner, meaning that he doesn't care.

This also reminded the eldest princess that this man was a marquis who had become famous at a young age and had numerous military achievements. He was also a top fighter of the ninth rank who was hard to find an opponent. Even if His Majesty knew about this, he would probably just think that the young man was too arrogant.

The eldest princess saw the luminous pearl that had not been put away. As for the jewelry, rare books and the like, they had already been collected.

The princess has a bootlicker like Yan Xiaoyi, so she naturally knows that Shen Qingzhou brought many other things into the palace besides the night pearls, but since no one has discovered them, she won't mention them.

"Marquis Shenwu once said that Wan'er was quite dissatisfied with this marriage. I wonder what cousin Wan'er's attitude is at this moment." The prince talked about Lin Wan'er.

"Only the princess herself knows the truth about this matter." The topic ended here.

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"Mother, I'll take my leave. Cousin, you and I are brothers. We should support each other from now on." The prince took his leave. He had to go back and get to know Fan Xian. He and the second prince were really incompatible.

The eldest princess also took her leave. She had to go back as soon as possible to find a way to stop Fan Xian from gaining momentum. If it wasn't for dinner time, it would have been difficult for her to leave directly, and she might have already withdrawn.

However, this time when she came to the Queen's bedroom, the Princess felt that she had gained a lot. She met the Marquis of Shenwu, and his poetic talent was not inferior to Fan Xian. Combined with his peerless martial arts, it seemed that he was quite suitable to be her subordinate. It seems that she has to find a way to recruit him into the Junshan Society.

The most urgent task is to use Shen Qingzhou to suppress Fan Xian. She has already been plotting one conspiracy after another.

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"Qingzhou, do you think the eldest princess can continue to be in charge of the inner treasury successfully? You won't hide anything from me, right?" The eldest princess left. The queen really trusted Shen Qingzhou. It was all a joke. Shen Qingzhou's double standards were a bit obvious just now.

However, the queen felt inexplicably happy, this was a sense of superiority.

"When my aunt asks, I will tell her everything I know. In my opinion, although the eldest princess has many clever ideas, she will eventually lose power.

Your Majesty must have made up his mind to offer the power of the inner treasury as a dowry this time. Unless Minister Lin and Si Nanbo both cancel the marriage, there will be a glimmer of hope. However, if the princess and Fan Xian meet, there is absolutely no way this matter can be reversed."

"Fan Xian's reputation has risen, and his bad reputation has indeed improved. You mean Wan'er will change her mind."

"Aunt, that's not the case. The princess and Fan Xian both have lovers, and it's each other, but they don't know each other's identities." If the queen wants to know, then tell her.

"Is this really true?" The queen was shocked.

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