In Prince Mu’s Mansion, Mu Nianzhi and the Eldest Prince were clinking cups, with several beautiful maids playing music around them.
The melody of the zither was melodious and pleasant to hear.
Mu Nianzhi offered a cup of wine to Dongfang Cheng.
"Thanks to the Eldest Prince’s advice, I was able to solve the problem with the military provisions."
Mu Nianzhi said with a smile.
Yesterday, the military provisions in the camp were submerged by the river, resulting in a loss of thirty percent of the supplies. The Emperor, his father, almost had him executed by military law.
It was only thanks to the Eldest Prince who timely had someone remind him that he could have Princess Consort Mu advise the Emperor to request the farmlands of Xinqi Village under the pretense of gathering military provisions from the Princess’ Mansion.
Mu Nianzhi went to his sister, Princess Consort Mu, and pleaded; sure enough, Emperor Yongye requisitioned the farmland of Xinqi Village and assigned it to him for cultivation.
"I simply couldn’t stand the mother and daughter of the Princess’ Mansion. They do nothing and yet occupy such fertile land."
Dongfang Cheng sneered.
Now, Mo Qianqian has become his concubine. According to Mo Qianqian, Feng Bailing had threatened her before, looking down on her.
His woman, yet Feng Bailing dared to belittle her, not considering what she herself was worth.
Nothing more than a woman married to a disabled, discarded wife.
"I heard Xinqi Village is a Dragon Landing Land, rich in resources. I’ve been commanded to cultivate there and will surely reap great benefits. The Eldest Prince will definitely share in its advantages..."
Mu Nianzhi flattered.
Prince Mu is a favorite minister of Emperor Yongye. According to Prince Mu, Emperor Yongye has been ill and the Crown Prince unresponsive; Emperor Yongye has already considered appointing another Crown Prince.
Despite Princess Consort Mu being pregnant, she couldn’t seize the opportunity. Now, as the Eldest Prince is the most favored candidate, Prince Mu naturally stands on the side of the Eldest Prince.
The two exchanged a smile.
The news of the Mu Family Army being commanded to cultivate Xinqi Village also reached the Crown Prince Mansion, where Nalan Yan’er and Hua Wushang were drinking tea.
Nalan Yan’er looked displeased.
"That land should have belonged to the Grandmaster Mansion."
Xinqi Village was a thorn in Nalan Yan’er’s side.
Originally, it was just a wasteland, but once it fell into the hands of the Princess’ Mansion, it suddenly became a Dragon Landing Land.
Crops could be harvested in just a few days; the marine life bred from the sea was fat and unmatched, and it was said even the livestock were particularly fertile and easy to raise. The Princess’ Mansion, relying on Xinqi Village, was like having a treasure basin, accumulating immeasurable tax revenue every year.
Initially, Chuyue Tower lost to Zuixian Inn partly because Chuyue Tower didn’t have Xinqi Village.
"Wushang, do you really have no method? What is Dongfang Cheng, that he should have both the Crown Prince title and Xinqi Village at his disposal?"
Nalan Yan’er bit her lip.
These days, she had been having a tough time.
After the death of the Grandmaster, those court officials turned cold and shifted their support to Prince Mu and the Eldest Prince. She had wanted to press Emperor Yongye using her children, but since Emperor Yongye fell ill, his temperament changed drastically, rarely meeting with his two most beloved grandsons.
And Dugu Wu was becoming increasingly distant from her; Nalan Yan’er felt isolated and unsupported.
Dongfang Jin and Dongfang Xiu also grew distant from their mother; Dongfang Jin was always going to visit his "cheap dad."
"The position of Crown Prince remains undecided. Those people might not have the last laugh. As for Xinqi Village, do you really think the Princess’ Mansion will let it go easily to Mu Nianzhi?"
Hua Wushang spoke calmly.
"Just because of the Princess’ Mansion being able to contend with Prince Mu and his son?"
Nalan Yan’er was startled.
Prince Mu and his son are currently unparalleled.
"Let’s wait and see."
It’s still unknown who will have the last laugh.