The Prime Minister Seduced Me to have Babies!-Chapter 537: Envy

Su Yuexian knows nothing about this suddenly appearing legitimate eldest son, she must first figure out his background from the guest courtyard.

The maid responded and went out.

Meanwhile, in another courtyard, Jiang Han leaned against the head of the bed, with his mouth half open, while a maid carefully fed him porridge with a tiny silver spoon.

Jiang Han’s lower face was so swollen it was unbearable to look at.

As soon as he opened his mouth a little, the pain was unbearable.

The maid carefully placed the porridge into his mouth with the spoon, and since the spoon was small, it took many spoonfuls before he could slightly move his throat to swallow the porridge.

At this moment, someone came in from the outer courtyard and spoke, "Send someone from your courtyard to Housekeeper Wang to receive the reward money."

"The emperor has decreed the eldest young master as the Princely Heir, and the Duke is happily giving out rewards!"

A maid hurriedly said, "Keep your voice down."

Jiang Han inside had already heard it.

He clenched his fist tightly, hit it several times heavily, and hatred flashed in his eyes.

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Jiang Youzhi had lunch with Mrs. Chen and the others in the guest courtyard. He left only after seeing Yun Jiao going for a nap.

By evening, he sent someone to inform Lady Wu and then set off for Fan Building.

During his last visit to the Capital City with Prince Kang, Jiang Youzhi had been to Fan Building.

Seeing Fan Building once again, Jiang Youzhi couldn’t help but marvel at its grandeur and elegance.

Fan Building comprises five taverns in total — north, south, east, west, and center — all with flying eaves and bracket systems, ornate beams and painted pillars.

Each building is three stories high, with a high platform at the base; the three stories make it several feet tall. Especially the one in the center, which is taller than the surrounding four buildings, is the tallest building in the Capital City. Standing atop, one could see the entire Capital City in one glance.

Between the five buildings, arching flying bridges were constructed in mid-air to connect them for the convenience of the guests.

By day, the place was already bustling beyond measure.

By night, all five buildings were brilliantly lit, with the sounds of silk and bamboo instruments filling the air without cease.

During his last visit, Jiang Youzhi had heard that even the emperor liked to sneak out of the palace to play in Fan Building, though he had no idea if it was true. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

As he reached the entrance of the East Building, he saw Ah Hu.

Ah Hu saluted Jiang Youzhi respectfully, "Young Master, my young master is waiting upstairs for you; I will guide you."

Jiang Youzhi was not very accustomed to Ah Hu’s change, and shook his head slightly.

Though power was tempting, some pleasures could not be given by power.

Ah Hu led Jiang Youzhi into a room and stood guard outside the door, along with the four guards Jiang Youzhi had brought with him.

The food and wine had just been set on the table, and Lin Shuo did not stand on ceremony; he poured a cup of wine and handed it to Jiang Youzhi with a smile, "Congratulations, Brother Jiang, on being conferred as the Princely Heir."

"Your manor received the imperial decree in the morning, and by afternoon, those well-informed in the Capital City had already spread the news."

Jiang Youzhi clinked his cup with Lin Shuo cheerfully, drank it, and shook his head with a smile, "It was the Princess who sought it for me."

Lin Shuo poured more wine, drank a cup himself, and sighed, "Brother Jiang, I truly envy you."

Jiang Youzhi raised an eyebrow, "Oh, envy me for becoming the Young Master?"

Lin Shuo shook his head, "I envy you for having such a good foster mother like Aunt Chen, and parents like the Duke and Lady Wu, who genuinely love you."

Jiang Youzhi didn’t quite understand why Lin Shuo said such things. He was the only son of Marquis Wu’an; surely his parents genuinely loved him too.

During the journey to the Capital, he had heard Lady Wu mention that Lin Shuo had run away from home because he killed a favored concubine of his father, Marquis Wu’an.

Marquis Wu’an had just this one concubine, whom he loved as if she were his eyes.

Yet, even so, Marquis Wu’an did not punish him and even stopped the concubine’s family from going to the authorities.

Could this not be genuine love?