"Ah Jiu, leave matters to me in the future." Qing Hen had already informed Long Xuanmo of the situation: "Your safety is more important than anything else, do you understand?"

Yang Mengchen nodded: "Okay."

Knowing that Yang Mengchen agreed readily, yet if those whom she cared about were in trouble, she would most certainly strategize personally, Long Xuanmo couldn't help but emphasize.

"The Emperor publicly recognized your eldest brother and sister-in-law's marriage and even bestowed them with a Twin Wishes Jade, so I believe the Xiao family wouldn't dare to act recklessly again. I will pay more attention to Prince Su, you can be at ease," Long Xuanmo shared the good news with Yang Mengchen.

The corners of Yang Mengchen's lips twitched into a smirk that was not quite a smile: "Prince, don't forget, once the experiments with wheat and rice yield success in two seasons, the Emperor will surely reward Uncle Xiao handsomely. Do you think the Xiao family will just watch such a windfall fall into Uncle Xiao's lap? As for Prince Su, his ambition knows no bounds.

As long as he lives, he will not cease his endeavors. Do you believe that, Prince?"

"What does Ah Jiu want me to do?" Long Xuanmo's expression turned stern, finding Yang Mengchen's words not without reason.

Leaning forward slightly, Yang Mengchen whispered some words that made Long Xuanmo nod repeatedly. Afterward, Yang Mengchen indifferently said, "As for Prince Su, you just need to have someone closely monitor his every move, Prince."

"Good." Long Xuanmo breathed a sigh of relief in secret, not because he was sentimental about fraternal ties, but because Prince Su was the Emperor's son after all. If he were to die suddenly, the Emperor would surely investigate, which would implicate many people: "Qing Qing and Mo Mei will stay, just command them to do whatever you need."

"By the way, Prince, there is someone you need to keep an eye on, but remember not to harm him," Yang Mengchen mentioned a name to Long Xuanmo.

Long Xuanmo knew it was a man upon hearing the name and couldn't help but feel a surge of jealousy darken his gaze: "Is he important to Ah Jiu?"

"He is not important to me, but... you will understand in time." The Youming Palace People had gone through a lot of trouble, and with the help of 'Birdy', Yang Mengchen finally nailed down the man's identity. However, she didn't want to startle the snake before the matter was clear.

Long Xuanmo's heart eased slightly upon hearing this, as long as the man was not competing with him for Ah Jiu, he refrained from asking further.

Three days later, the Emperor and his retinue grandly returned to The Capital, with Long Xuanmo naturally in tow.

Long Jingxi and Long Yingtong handed over the Empress's rewards to Yang Mengchen, all exquisite gifts, but she didn't even look at them and just had Mu Jin store them in the warehouse.

After the Emperor personally visited the Martyr Temple to pray for the fallen soldiers, many literati, military family members, and faithful men and women came from all around to offer their condolences, naturally becoming fond of various specialty products, Yongchang Town suddenly flourished, bringing prosperity and wealth to the entirety of Anping County.

Ten days later, Old Master Xiao sent a trusted messenger, asking Xiao Hongtao to return to The Capital. Xiao Hongtao refused, citing pressing official business.

About ten days later, Old Master Xiao personally came to the Anping County Office and ordered Xiao Hongtao to submit a memorial stating that it was Xiao Hongquan who taught him about the wheat and rice, or else he would accuse Xiao Hongtao of being unfilial and expel him from the family clan.

These words happened to be overheard by a few officials left by the Emperor (arranged by Yang Mengchen), and they mocked Old Master Xiao who eventually fled in disarray. Little did he know that upon returning to The Capital, the scandal within the Xiao family was already widely known.

For instance, the mistreatment of Xiao Hongtao's first family clan by the Xiao family, forcing Xiao Hongtao to take a post abroad and from then on stay away from The Capital.

For instance, Old Lady Xiao, under the pretense of caring for Xiao Hongtao's offspring, sent midwives and trusted sisters to take care of Lady Xiao, who had finally conceived, but secretly instructed them to take the opportunity to harm Lady Xiao and her child, cutting off Xiao Hongtao's lineage.

When the scheme failed, she took advantage of the family's visit to The Capital for the New Year to poison Xiao Hongtao's family several times.

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