Exiled Princess: From the Palace Heist to Becoming a Rich Madame [MTL]

Chapter 1-5

Prime Minister Jiang's tone dripped with disdain, but his thoughts told a different story.

The late Emperor had a special fondness for Prince An, and it was rumored that he had secretly nurtured a power base for him.

If he could control this force himself, he would surely wield immense influence in the future.

Just the day before, during the morning court session, the Emperor, in an attempt to show how "caring" he was towards his brother, came up with a plan to celebrate Prince An's recovery.

Since childhood, Prince An had been unruly and willful. His behavior worsened after he learned of his "hidden ailment" two years ago, becoming even more irritable and quick to resort to violence.

Hence, when the Emperor proposed a celebration for him, no one in the court dared to step forward.

At that moment, he thought of Jiang Ru, his useless daughter...

The Emperor was delighted, and immediately issued a decree for their marriage.

Once she married into Prince An's residence, he planned to use her to uncover those secrets.

Listening to Prime Minister Jiang's words, Jiang Ru's lips curved with a hint of mockery.

She raised her delicate chin, her gaze indifferent and aloof, exuding an unruly air. "In that case, I'll entrust you all to prepare my mother's dowry as per her list. When I enter Prince An's residence, I will meticulously inspect each item on my mother's dowry list that she left for me."

Her voice was ethereal yet carried an undeniable sense of authority.

The servants who had served her food were suddenly chilled by her current demeanor, sensing an ominous presence.

Madam Pei couldn't contain herself, her face still retaining some charm. "Prime Minister, those... are meant for our Yao'er..."

Before Madam Pei could finish, Jiang Ru's imposing aura surged, and her gaze fixed firmly on Madam Pei's face. "My mother's dowry is meant for me. The wife of the Prime Minister's residence also comes from a prestigious family. To covet the main wife's dowry... Well, you know what that implies."

There was no need to say more; it was a threat!

She was determined to marry her daughter to the Crown Prince, and at this crucial moment, she wouldn't dare go too far.

Jiang Ru's resolute stance shocked everyone.

Was this the same meek young lady from before?

Dong Xue and Lao Mama, while pleased with their mistress's newfound assertiveness, were also concerned about Madam Pei's possible retaliation.

But this was the kind of presence expected from the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's residence.

Suddenly, Prime Minister Jiang seemed to see a glimpse of Nangong Li.

With this thought in mind, he looked at Jiang Ru with a slightly less severe gaze...

Ever since her mother's passing, Jiang Ru, the daughter, had hardly made her presence felt in the Prime Minister's residence. Now, she seemed to have taken on more of her mother's qualities.

"Madam Pei, as Ru'er said, prepare all her mother's dowry."

Ignoring her usual dignified demeanor, Madam Pei, in a hurry, grabbed Prime Minister Jiang's sleeve. "Prime Minister, those items can't all be given to Ru'er. Yao'er is going to marry the Crown Prince, and a meager dowry will make her look downgraded..."