Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 198 Women

Yuwen Chan sighed, "Of course, I hope you can become the Crown Princess of Great Qi, and perhaps even the Empress in the future. It would be better for the two of you to rise to power than for those few scheming and useless people. Wouldn't that be a great thing?"

Liu Yuechu looked at him in surprise, "Don't you think our ambitions are too lofty? We just want to live a down-to-earth life. We don't want to think about those things at all."

"You don't care? But can you be sure he hasn't thought about it either?" Yuwen Chan said.

Liu Yuechu moved her lips slightly, unable to refute it. She had never asked Yuan Cuo this question before, and besides, he changed his mind frequently, so she didn't know what he was thinking now.

“Even if His Majesty acknowledges him, he’s still just an illegitimate child. The royal family of the Great Banner is not as simple as that of the Mongol Kingdom. The struggle for the position of overlord is entirely based on military force. To become the next emperor, one needs not only brains but also the support of the clan. Neither of us has either. So don’t even think about it. It’s very difficult to implement. Besides, I have no interest in it.” Liu Yuechu was telling the truth.

Even though she knew that Yuan Cuo was the son of Emperor Xiao of Qi, she never considered letting him fight for anything.

She understood all too well the terrifying power of self-interest and the wickedness of human nature. Even the Liu family struggled to fight over a small amount of money and property, almost to the point of life and death; how much more so would a position of power be at the top of the hierarchy?

She thought about it carefully and didn't think that position was anything special.

Being confined to the palace all day and unable to move around freely would drive her crazy.

“There are too many things in this world that don’t go as planned. It’s not like you can just not do something if you don’t want to. For example, I never thought I could become the ruler of the Mongol Kingdom. But once you’re in that position, you can’t help but fight for it; there’s absolutely no way to back down.” Yuwen Chan also sighed with emotion.

Liu Yuechu pursed her lips. She knew that he had played a part in making him the leader of the allied nation so quickly.

"Your idea is utterly absurd, and there's no need to say more. But are you really going to stay at the Liu family's house for just a few days? I have a feeling you're hiding something from me." Liu Yuechu didn't believe him; he was the kind of person who wouldn't do anything without a reason.

"You heartless woman. Wasn't I, the sect leader, here to support you at the Liu family?" Yuwen Chan coldly rebuked.

Liu Yuechu looked at him intently without saying a word, leaving him feeling flustered. "I was injured before, and I still have a few wounds that haven't been properly treated. Where is your little sister? Tell her to come out and help me take a look." Yuwen Chan finally revealed his purpose.

Liu Yuechu blinked repeatedly. Could it be that he's fallen for his sister?

Feeling guilty under his gaze, Yuwen Chan immediately started stammering, "Don't get any funny ideas. I'm just treating your injuries properly, I have no other intentions."

“It’s not impossible. But there’s one thing you must answer me seriously,” Liu Yuechu stated a condition.

Yuwen Chan asked, "What is it?"

"Do you know who his birth mother is?" Liu Yuechu asked directly. She felt that Yuwen Chan might know something, otherwise why would he give her such a bad idea to seize the position? Moreover, although he seemed like a big, simple-minded man, he was actually very meticulous and would never make such a rash suggestion. He obviously had a plan.

Yuwen Chan shook his large head vigorously, "I don't know."

"You're lying to me."

"I really don't know. You just need to understand that if he intends to seize the throne, that woman will definitely help him." Yuwen Chan stood up on his own initiative, not intending to say anything more to her. He personally asked Granny Fang to take him to see Liu Yuechan, without waiting for Liu Yuechu's consent.

As Liu Yuechu watched him leave, she rolled her eyes. This guy obviously knew, but he just wouldn't say it.

"Master, is it inappropriate for you to leave the sect leader in the Liu family like this?" Huajiao asked, still feeling uneasy.

After all, he was the patriarch of the Mongol Kingdom, and a man at that. The Liu family has been too prominent lately, dancing on the edge of a knife. If they knew that Yuwen Chan had arrived in Daqi but had not met with any members of the royal family and had stayed at the Liu family's residence, who knows what rumors would spread.

"It doesn't matter. Let others gossip all they want. We have plenty of gossip in our family, what's a few more?"

Liu Yuechu, like someone who doesn't care about being bitten by lice or burdened by debt, summoned Liu Muchi and said, "Go tell your brother-in-law that Yuwen Chan is at our house. He can focus on his official duties at the Surveying and Mapping Bureau without worrying about coming back."

Liu Muchi: "..."

Who wouldn't go home immediately after hearing that? When my second sister gets angry, she can really make you faint with rage.

“Brother-in-law is busy with important matters, isn’t your second sister’s advice just rubbing salt into the wound?” he still offered a word of advice.

Liu Yuechu snorted coldly. Although she understood that Yuan Cuo was putting Qi Xiaodi in a difficult position, he hadn't consulted her beforehand. Suddenly putting someone up for the roast? Just thinking about it made her angry.

"I don't care what he thinks. If I'm uncomfortable, he shouldn't be comfortable either." Liu Yuechu wasn't going to reason with him anymore.

Liu Muchi had no choice but to obey orders and go.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Cuo felt a chill run down his spine, but he quickly came to terms with it. "I'll go back tonight and buy her some more of her favorite braised pork ribs."

“Brother-in-law, I think it’s better to be clear about some things. If you really want to be with Princess Fuyao…” Liu Muchi was still worried about this matter.

Yuan Cuo shook his head firmly, "Impossible. You just need to understand that I only have your sister in my heart. There's no need to ask any more questions."

Liu Muchi nodded, not wanting to disturb him any further, and could only go back and give Liu Yuechu a message.

As soon as Yuan Cuo saw Liu Muchi off and turned around, he saw several of his men whispering to each other.

Since Gao Hechuan died at the Liu family's doorstep, these people's attitude towards Liu Yuechu has changed drastically.

Even if Gao Hechuan was a scoundrel, he was still their colleague, and they had even lived under the same roof together.

With the appearance of Princess Fuyao, they felt even more strongly that Yuan Cuo should divorce his wife and remarry. However, they only whispered these thoughts in private and did not tell Yuan Cuo.

"Is Lord Yuan going back?" Feng Ling asked. He had always had a good relationship with Gao Hechuan, and he had helped Gao Hechuan and his son with their burial a couple of days ago.

Yuan Cuo nodded. "I'll be leaving a little earlier today. Don't stay up too late."

Seeing that he was about to leave, Feng Ling stepped forward and stopped him, saying, "I have something I'd like to say to you, sir."

Yuan Cuo looked at him and said, "If it involves my family affairs, then you can swallow these words."

“But that woman is vicious and values ​​money too much. She is not worthy of you, sir. Besides, shouldn’t you give Gao Hechuan and his mother an answer?” Feng Ling said firmly.

"He wronged my wife. What answer should I give him? Allowing you to give him a peaceful burial is already me letting him off the hook."

Yuan Cuo remained calm and composed. This was the first time he had brought the matter to the forefront. "If you can do it, then do it; if you can't, then leave. I'll say it again: my family background is not open to anyone's interference."