The Emperor could not allow Jing Yunzhou to become the candidate for Crown Prince again, and naturally would not give him the opportunity.

Since Qiann Yan did not pay attention, the Emperor did not care about this matter, but still arranged for people to keep an eye on Jing Yunzhou.

Having come this far himself, how could he relax his vigilance?

...

"How does the Second Prince still have the heart to seek out Princess Anning? This practically disregards you."

Wenn Qiuyu was trimming the flowers and plants when she heard the maid beside her speak. She paused and said, "I am merely his wife, and he is the husband, the sky to a wife. How can I mind his affairs? Whoever he likes is not for me to question. If he can bring someone back, my duty is to arrange for them properly."

Wenn Qiuyu lowered her eyes, she had said that Princess Anning was an extraordinary person, indeed clever and decisive. Everything she had today, she owed entirely to her own abilities.

Jing Yunzhou was too foolish, unable to see the situation clearly even now. She felt that his head on his shoulders was somewhat superfluous.

Anyone with eyes could see how special Princess Anning’s status was in Great Zhou. Not only was it impossible for her to be a concubine, but even if she were willing, the Emperor would not allow her to be involved with any prince.

Jing Yunzhou foolishly approached her, wasn’t that provoking the Emperor’s resentment for no reason?

He couldn’t really complain about his downfall, then.

If not for fearing he might suddenly make a fool of himself and implicate her and her family, she wouldn’t bother having people watch him every day.

Who knows when the struggle for the throne will end, only then could she finally shut the door and live a peaceful life.

The life of Princess Anning truly made others envious.

Because Jing Yunzhou was too foolish and the situation was pressing, she didn’t even dare to have children, fearing unforeseeable problems.

Better to wait until everything is settled, at least until Jing Yunzhou completely gives up on this matter to be at ease.

The fact that Jing Yunzhou went to seek out Qiann Yan also made the Princes realize one thing: this Princess Anning was no ordinary person. If Jing Yunzhou dared to do it, why couldn’t they?

Because of Qiann Yan’s status, they wouldn’t dare directly ask the Emperor for marriage, that would surely lead to scolding.

But they could appear around her now and then to win favor. Even if it didn’t succeed, having her help them here and there would be good.

They couldn’t believe that someone who captured so many spies and assassins was simple, at least she had many people around her who could be of use.

The once quiet Commandery Princess Mansion suddenly became bustling.

The Princes came one after another, both the older and younger, all came to get a glimpse in front of Qiann Yan. Some who were too young had their female relatives move around on their behalf.

Those of marriageable age planned to use their charms to catch Qiann Yan’s eye.

While these princes were indeed handsome, Qiann Yan, who had seen many beauties, was truly unmoved by them. After all, in her eyes, these people were foolish and lack much talent; seeing even two would dim her interest.

These people were only glib talkers, empty-headed and dull.

Ashui was initially nervous but later relaxed after noticing the Commandery Princess’s attitude towards these people wasn’t favorable.

These vulgar men, how could the Commandery Princess possibly fancy them? They should look at themselves properly.

If only they had a bit of self-awareness...

"If the Commandery Princess doesn’t like to meet them, perhaps we should close the door and refuse them," Ashui suggested after they had all left.

Qiann Yan: "No need, let them come. None come empty-handed, and all are guests, just two cups of tea."