After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband-Chapter 763 - 761: Car Crash

Xie Jingchen found only a small piece of ore.

The ore placed in the brocade box was one he selected from the iron mine, of moderate size.

This matter is of great importance, and the Prince decided to enter the palace immediately to report to the Emperor.

But when he reached the study, the Prince changed his mind.

Today is the day when Princess Jiuling returns from Nanliang, and the Emperor is in high spirits. Going to the palace at this time would not only pour cold water on the Emperor but also press the iron ore on the Emperor’s mind.

Prince Qi harbors thoughts of rebellion; how can the Emperor have peace on the Dragon Couch?

So the Prince took the brocade box to the military camp.

Ever since Old Madam Zhen was laid to rest, the Prince had been in mourning at home and hadn’t visited the camp.

But the Old Prince was still around.

Not only was the Old Prince there, but Marquis Dongxiang was also present, discussing matters with the Old Prince.

The Old Prince looked at the Prince and asked, "What’s happened?"

Not having visited the camp for such a long time, his sudden appearance surely means something is up.

Inside the tent were trusted individuals.

Guarding outside the tent were Marquis Dongxiang’s confidants.

The Prince handed the brocade box to the Old Prince and communicated what Xie Jingchen informed him to both the Old Prince and Marquis Dongxiang.

The Old Prince’s face grew serious.

Marquis Dongxiang, holding the ore, said, "Judging by the quality of the ore, the mine should be sizable."

"It’s uncertain when the ore was discovered and how long it’s been extracted," the Old Prince remarked with concern.

They all knew Prince Qi harbored other intentions.

How many Princes do not covet the throne?

Especially since the current Empress Dowager is Prince Qi’s biological mother.

Yet, for so many years, Prince Qi remained in his fief, never summoned back, nor does he return to the Capital.

He has no children, expending great effort to have a son, making the backyard filled with maidservants...

A prince without an heir, why contend for the throne?

Daring to fight for royal power, once gained, with no one to succeed, is it worth taking such a risk?

For so many years, Prince Qi stayed dutiful, and Duke Chong and the Empress Dowager placed all their hopes on the Second Prince, believing that Prince Qi had long abandoned that idea.

It turned out they were mistaken. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

No one expected Princess Duanhui’s fief would have an iron mine.

A princess despised by the Emperor, her threat far less than Prince Qi, though the Emperor kept an eye on Prince Qi, he wouldn’t necessarily keep an eye on Princess Duanhui.

This time, if it weren’t for Xie Jingchen taking a risky path to escape pursuit, he wouldn’t have discovered it.

The Old Prince was full of worry.

With Nanliang coveting Daqi, should a real fight ensue, they could barely hold up, but if internal strife broke out at this time, it’d be truly perilous.

Unlike the somberness of the Old Prince and the Prince, Marquis Dongxiang’s eyes were glowing with excitement.

Uncle Lin lightly coughed and said, "Marquis..."

He was too familiar with that look.

Whenever the Marquis saw fat meat, he had the same expression.

Uncle Lin has to admit admiration, upon seeing the ore, while the Old Prince from Prince Zhenbei Mansion and the Prince worry about internal turmoil, his lord is contemplating how to seize the ore...

"Marquis Dongxiang, what’s your opinion on this matter?" the Old Prince asked.

Marquis Dongxiang placed the ore back into the brocade box and said, "Given Daqi is about to go to war with Nanliang, if Prince Qi truly has the heart to usurp, he’d wait until after the war starts to stir internal strife."

"Acting hastily now would only backfire."

"With the enemy clear and us hidden, it’s easier to act."

The Old Prince gazed at the Marquis and asked, "Do you have a plan, Marquis?"

"No need to worry, Old Prince," Marquis Dongxiang chuckled.

"I believe there’s no need for us to step in; Jinjim can help the Emperor handle it."

"..."

Toward his daughter—

Marquis Dongxiang was blindly confident.

The Old Prince and the Prince, having little interaction with Marquis Dongxiang, were not yet well versed in his thoughts.

Uncle Lin, who followed Marquis Dongxiang for nearly two decades, barely grasped two points.

The Prince did not stay long in the camp, and after returning to the Prince Mansion, he asked the maid to send Su Jin a message to visit Dongxiang Marquis Mansion the next day.

Su Jin was a bit puzzled.

Wasn’t the Prince dealing with the ore matter?

Why come back and ask her to visit Marquis Dongxiang Mansion?

Unable to guess, Su Jin decided not to guess further; being asked to return to her family mansion, she would do so the next day.

A night of restful sleep.

Upon waking, feeling fresh and invigorated.

After breakfast, she paid her respects to the Princess Consort as usual, and then, accompanied by Xie Jingchen, returned to the Marquis Mansion.

Just when Su Jin left the mansion, the Empress and Princess Shouning also departed the palace to pay condolences at Duke Chong’s Mansion.

Old Madam Duke Chong committed great sins, her death unworthy of sorrow, but after all, she was the Empress’s biological mother.

Her biological mother passed away, how could her daughter remain indifferent, much less exemplify maternal conduct to the world?

The Emperor certainly would not prevent the Empress from leaving the palace for mourning.

The Empress’s grand and opulent procession leaving the palace was formidable.

Su Jin did not encounter the Empress, but the return to the Marquis Mansion did not go smoothly.

Su Jin was in a carriage with Xingxing, while Xie Jingchen rode a horse to guard the sides.

In the bustling street, the carriage suddenly went rampant, dashing wildly ahead.

A lively street scene turned chaotic with people and horses tumbling.

Xie Jingchen struggled to rein in the frenzied horse, but ultimately collided into another lavish carriage.

Su Jin, jolted inside the carriage, felt all her internal organs ache, and the collided carriage fared even worse.

Screams sounded incessantly.

Those screams were frighteningly familiar.

Inside the carriage were none other than Princess Chengxian and Princess Yi An, who had just returned to the Capital.

Crawling out from the carriage, Su Jin’s hair bun was awry, her head dizzy.

Xie Jingchen hurriedly asked, "Are you alright?"

Hidden Guard, "..."

After the Young Master’s absence from the Capital for a time, the Hidden Guard understood even less what the Young Master was thinking.

While others may be unaware, he could see that the horse suddenly going berserk was the Young Master’s doing, wasn’t it?

But the Hidden Guard couldn’t fathom why the Young Master would do this?

Was it to create a situation of hero saving the beauty?

But wasn’t there just a rescue at the lantern festival?

Su Jin rubbed her head, and Xingxing said, "Miss bumped her head several times."

The sound was terrifying just to listen to.

After all, Su Jin had "lost memory" from one fall.

Su Jin’s falling left a psychological shadow for Xingxing.

The driver of the opposite carriage reprimanded, "How are you driving a carriage?!"

Xingxing pouted, muttering, "Wonder which obnoxious scoundrel is opposing Miss again."

"After all, like the Marquis said, weeds must be eradicated to the roots."

"..."

Hidden Guard glanced sideways at Xie Jingchen.

Xie Jingchen twitched at the corner of his eye.

Many who harmed them weren’t eradicated thoroughly, but when it comes to him, then it must be done fiercely...

He silently looked at the opposing carriage and said, "Apologies, didn’t know which mansion’s carriage it was; I will pay a visit for apologies another day."

Princess Yi An opened the curtain and bitterly said, "Let’s go!"

They wore light-colored dresses, bound for Duke Chong’s Mansion to pay respects.

After putting the curtain down, Princess Yi An rubbed her bumped head, gritting her teeth, "Princess Shouning was right, encountering her only brings misfortune!"

Princess Chengxian coldly said, "There are so many of us, can’t we give her a lesson?"

Princess Yi An looked at Princess Chengxian.

The two agreed.

The humiliation at yesterday’s banquet angered the Empress Dowager to the point of fever, and Princess Duanhui had a toothache.

How could they not take revenge?!

After they left, Su Jin returned to the carriage, Xingxing glared at the Hidden Guard and said, "Be careful while driving, don’t let Miss lose memory from crashing again!"

Hidden Guard, "..."

Why does he always end up taking the blame?