Regarding Zhen Yan's answer, Cao Pi had already expected it, so he was not surprised. He just smiled and said,
"Having said that, you think about Yang Ling in everything, but he is not as generous as you."
"What does the prince mean by this?"
Zhen Yan asked in surprise.
"We just got the news that your sister has been driven to the side courtyard by Yang Ling. She will be no different from a maid in the future."
Sima Yi explained from the side.
"What?! Such a thing could happen?"
Zhen Yan was taken aback.
"This matter is absolutely true. If Mr. Zhen doesn't believe it, you can send someone back to inquire."
Cao Pi smiled.
Zhen Yan did not suspect that Cao Pi was lying to her.
After all, with a little inquiry, you can find out whether something like this is true or false.
"This is unreasonable, this Yang Ling is going too far!"
Zhen Yan said angrily,
"Brother, let's sever ties with him!"
"But my little sister..."
Zhen Yan was still a little undecided.
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhen, your sister's suffering is only temporary. When I succeed my father in the future, I will rescue your sister and marry her."
Cao Pi patted his chest and said.
What he said came from his sincerity, rather than deceiving Zhen Yan.
Not only did Yang Ling take Guo Zhao away, all the women in the house were also beautiful and fragrant.
Cao Pi originally followed his father Cao Cao's preference for women, and had already made up his mind that after Yang Ling was eradicated in the future, except for Cao Qing and Zhang Chunhua, all the women like Mi Zhen and Diao Chan would be snatched away.
He wanted Yang Ling to taste what it felt like to have his woman taken away!
"The prince loves the Zhen family so much, how can I not know what is good and what is evil?"
Zhen Yan seemed to have made up his mind and cupped his hands and said,
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, if Your Majesty gives orders in the future, the Zhen family will go through fire and water!"
"So good!"
Cao Pi was overjoyed and quickly raised his wine glass.
"Come, let's drink this cup together!"
…
It wasn't until late at night that Cao Pi, who was satisfied, asked people to send Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao away.
"With the help of the Zhen family, great things can be accomplished!"
Cao Pi smiled and said to Sima Yi.
Since being named the Duke of Wei, Cao Cao has begun to vigorously develop the Wei State located in Jizhou.
The Zhen family has always been prestigious in Jizhou and has great appeal among wealthy noble families.
With Zhen Yan and Zhen Yao congenial, Cao Pi's foundation is undoubtedly much more solid!
"Congratulations to the Crown Prince, congratulations to the Crown Prince!"
Sima Yi also smiled and congratulated.
"It went so smoothly this time, thanks to Zhongda's planning for me. Don't worry, I will be Wei Gong in the future, and you will be my prime minister!"
Cao Pi promised.
While the two were talking, a servant walked in.
"I would like to report to the crown prince, the Marquis of Guannei, Dianwei, to ask for an audience."
The Marquis of Guannei is Dianwei.
In recognition of Dian Wei and Xu Chu's hard work and merit, after being granted the title Duke of Wei, Cao Cao also granted them the title of Marquis of Guannei.
Dian Wei wants to see you?
Cao Pi was stunned for a moment and said quickly,
"Invite him in quickly!"
After a while, the burly Dian Wei walked into the lobby.
"I've met the crown prince!"
"General Dian, there is no need to be polite!"
Cao Pi said with a charming smile,
"I don't know why it's so late. What's the matter with General Dian?"
Although Dian Wei was Yang Ling's brother, he was Cao Cao's personal guard, so Cao Pi was extremely polite to him.
"On the order of Wei Gong, I came to invite the prince to come over."
Dian Wei said calmly.
Cao Pi was slightly shocked!
Father wants to invite him over?
He hesitated for a moment and said to Dian Wei,
"Please wait a moment, General Dian, while I go clean up."
"Your Majesty, please help yourself!"
Cao Pi winked at Sima Yi, and the two stood up and walked towards the backyard.
"Zhongda, what do you think?"
"The prime minister invited the prince to come over so late. He must know what happened today."
Sima Yi touched his chin and said thoughtfully.
"Ah? What...what should I do?"
Cao Pi panicked.
You must know that his father attaches great importance to Yang Ling. If he calls him over, he may be scolding him1
"Your Majesty, there is no need to panic."
Sima Yi consoled him,
"No matter how much Duke Wei attaches great importance to Yang Ling, the prince is the one who will inherit the great cause of the Cao family in the future."
"If Duke Wei asks, the prince can do this, this, and this..."
He whispered a few words into Cao Pi's ear. Cao Pi's eyes lit up and he nodded slowly.
…
After Cao Cao was granted the title of Duke of Wei, the original Prime Minister's Palace was renamed Duke of Wei's Palace.
In the study.
Cao Cao looked at Cao Pi calmly,
"Did you have a conflict with Ziyi today because of the Zhen family's affairs?"
"There's no conflict at all, just some unpleasantness."
Cao Pi said cautiously.
"I have told you several times before not to provoke Ziyi again, why didn't you listen?"
Cao Cao's face suddenly became serious.
"Father, don't worry, listen to your child!"
Cao Pi said quickly.
"Okay, I'd like to hear what you have to say."
Cao Cao sneered.
"Yang Ling relies on his father's favor and becomes arrogant and domineering. He wants to teach Zhen Yao a lesson!"
"Zhen Yao is an official of the Crown Prince's Mansion. If he just sits back and does nothing, wouldn't it make other people feel chilly?"
"The most important thing is that the child wants to win over the Zhen family!"
Cao Pi raised his head and looked at Cao Cao sincerely.
"The child will inherit his father's position in the future, and naturally he will have his own team."
"Does the father hope that the child will be an ignorant waste?"
Cao Cao looked like he was seeing Cao Pi for the first time, his eyes full of surprise.
He didn't expect that Cao Pi could say such words.
"Zi Yi is talented and has unparalleled strategies. Are you really sure you can suppress him?"
Cao Cao pondered for a long time before asking.
Hearing this, Cao Pi couldn't help but feel happy.
Zhongda really has a clever plan!
"To govern the country and bring peace to the world, I am indeed not as good as him."
"But as long as the child is proficient in power, he can be made obedient and serve our Cao family!"
Cao Cao's eyes flashed, and he sighed after a long time,
"It seems like you've grown up. That's all. This matter is over. You can go back."
"Thank you father."
Cao Pi was completely relieved, bowed his hands and stood up to leave.
After he left, Cao Cao thought about it and said to Dian Wei outside the door,
"Go and invite Xun Lingjun and Military Advisor Guo!"
"Here!"
Dian Wei accepted the order and was about to leave, but was stopped by Cao Cao.
"Forget it, go and invite Mr. Wen He, the Taizhong doctor!"
Dian Wei was stunned for a moment, but before he could accept the order, Cao Cao changed his words again,
"Forget it, go and invite Marquis An Guoting!"
This time Cao Cao did not change his mind, and Dian Wei accepted the order and left.
After a long time, Cheng Yu, who looked dazed and sleepy-eyed, followed Dian Wei in.
"My subordinates pay their respects to Duke Wei! I wonder why Duke Wei called his subordinates here at such a late hour?"
After Cheng Yu sat down, Cao Cao slowly said,
"We invited Zhongde to come here today to discuss matters..."
He briefly told what happened between Cao Pi and Yang Ling.
