The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

"Moreover, the Emperor has imperial physicians checking his pulse daily. If something’s wrong, they would have found out early."

"But what if they discover it but dare not speak? Or what if the physicians are being controlled?" Ye Zi’an asked casually, raising another suspicion.

Suddenly, Mu Shaoling’s expression turned serious, like there’s indeed a possibility.

"Looks like I need to make a visit to the palace."

Mu Shaoling paused and said, "I’ll first go to Prince Zhuang’s Mansion to meet Prince Zhuang. I’ll go into the palace tomorrow morning."

"Brother Shaoling, shouldn’t we pause on this? By going now, we’re essentially telling them we took away Prince Ning, and know about his issues. By heading to the palace now, it’ll alert them."

"The snake is already startled." Mu Shaoling waved dismissively. "He’s already convinced that this is related to Prince An’s Mansion. After the previous incident, he probably will try to smooth over the matter."

The struggle with Prince Le feels like laying all the schemes and plots on the table. I know your schemes, you know my tricks.

Originally, strategies could be used openly. But to avoid giving a third party a chance to intervene, it’s unfavorable to employ them.

"Alright."

"Okay, no more talk about this. I’ll go visit Prince Zhuang’s Mansion."

Then Mu Shaoling bid farewell and left. Old Mu and Luo Linhao also returned to the Luo Family.

"Aren’t you staying at the Luo Family? Why come to Prince An’s Mansion?" Old Mu asked him along the way. He’d been busy with Prince Ning’s matters and hadn’t returned to the Luo Family yet, unaware of the argument between Luo Linhao and Old Madam Luo.

"Dad, I’m telling you, I suffered a big loss this time for you."

"Speak plainly!"

"..." Luo Linhao was stumped, then muttered, "Dad, how come you have no sense of humor at all. Alright, I’ll tell you. I had a big argument with that old woman; things got quite harsh. She was really upset. I figured if I stayed at home, she might get angry to death. So, I left. Didn’t you say she can’t die yet? If she dies, you’d have to mourn."

"If you know, then restrain yourself." Old Mu said sternly, "Once everything’s settled, I will deal with her."

"Dad, we can’t wait till then. It’s better to think of a way to deal with her first; otherwise, it’ll be troublesome. Do you know why I argued with her that day? She was proposing a marriage for me, even talking about Princess Consort Le’s relatives. Isn’t it ridiculous? She’s overstepping."

"Hmm, I’m aware of this."

But neither Old Mu nor his son thought the old woman’s reach would extend so far.

As soon as the two entered the Luo family’s gates, someone came to say the old lady wanted to talk to them.

The father and son exchanged a glance, unsure of what trick the old woman was up to, so they went over together.

Inside the old lady’s courtyard, the Luo family gathered, only the father and son were missing.

"What’s the matter with my dad and me? If there’s anything, say it quickly. I haven’t eaten yet, and I’m starving." Luo Linhao entered the room, ignoring everyone, walked up to one of them sitting down, lifted them up, and sat down himself.

His brisk and forceful manner made Old Mu’s eyes twitch.

"Hey, Luo Linhao, you brat, are you sick? Can’t you sit anywhere else?" The one whose seat was taken was Second Young Master Luo, the one who had previously harassed Yang Chuxia in the street.

"Why are you shouting? I’m honoring you by choosing your seat." Luo Linhao said nonchalantly, sitting with crossed legs. "So what’s the matter?"