Chapter 14 Chapter 14 How could it happen in one go?

Cui Ju subconsciously wanted to retort, but when she met He Anting's gaze as if he was looking at a dead object, her legs went weak and she knelt down.

This matter was originally a frame-up, and she also knew her brother's interrogation methods. If she continued to ask, Cui Ju would definitely reveal her true identity. He Qingyu felt very disappointed when she realized this.

Although I don’t know why my brother trusts that bitch so much, this farce cannot continue.

"That's enough! Those who are trying to get close to the prince are so bold." She scolded harshly. Liu He and Cui Ju were not expecting this. Just as they were about to explain, Zheng Madam understood what she meant. "Young Madam, calm down. I think it's possible that these two are the adulterer. The adulterer was attracted by the concubine's beauty and wanted to get close to the prince, so he put on such a show."

Liu He and Cui Ju were in disbelief. Mother Zheng gave them no response and had their mouths and noses blocked. He looked at Ye Yunzheng and said, "Zhenglang, now that Qingwu has testified, let's put this matter to rest."

Ye Yunzheng gritted his teeth and said, "These two are vicious and should be executed. Is that okay with Madam?"

He's face turned pale and she clenched her hands. This bitch had not only not dealt with it but also killed two of her confidants: "Of course."

Ye Yunzheng stood up and walked to Jing Yao's side. In front of He Shi, he put his arm around her shoulders and whispered to her, "Yao'er, are you okay?"

The two of them were so close that He Anting, who was standing by, re-examined Ye Yunzheng and actually found him a little annoying.

He was not present to take charge of the whole thing just now, like a mute, not saying a single fair word, but now he comes forward to take charge.

From the perspective of a brother-in-law, Ye Yunzheng is a good person. He is self-disciplined and has good character, and he is a good match for his sister.

But at this moment he was a little dissatisfied. There were many loopholes in tonight's events, and Ye Yunzheng did not handle them well. If he had not come, the Jing family would have been bitten by these rotten fish and shrimps.

The brother and sister both had different expressions. Ye Yunzheng turned around and said, "It's really Yunzheng's fault for disturbing my eldest brother tonight that such a shameful thing happened."

He Anting said calmly, "You and I are family, there's no need to be so polite."

In order to avoid suspicion, he got up and left after saying this.

He Qingxuan relaxed his expression and reminded, "Alright, it was just a misunderstanding. Let's all go back and rest. Zhenglang, let's go."

Ye Yunzheng knew that Jing Yao must have been frightened by this kind of thing, but he still hardened his heart and said, "Ming Yi, send Yao'er back."

Princess Pingyang lived in a separate courtyard, and he couldn't leave his wife to accompany her. Just now, comforting his concubine in front of He Anting was already extremely disrespectful to the He family, and he couldn't go any further.

Jing Yao knelt down and said, "Yes."

Watching the prince and He leave, Jing Yao wanted to explain something, but swallowed it back silently. She felt a little uneasy, thinking that the prince would believe her.

She lowered her eyelashes, turned around and left with Ming Yi.

The incident just ended like that, and no one cared about Jing Yao who was deeply hurt.

Ye Yunzheng remained silent the entire way, so He Qingyun pretended to say, "It's my fault for not managing my subordinates well. If you're angry, I'll just hand over the household chores to my aunt. Jing is also frightened, so why don't you go and keep her company?"

Ye Yunzheng's face was as cold as ice. After a while, he curled his lips and said, "No need. It has nothing to do with my wife."

The depression in his heart almost made him collapse, but Ye Yunzheng quickly came to his senses. He's possessiveness towards him was too terrible, and he had to endure it and not break up with her.

Back in the house, Yun Qiao was furious: "How could the prince be like this? He just left like that after my aunt had such an accident."

Jing Yao said slowly: "The young lady is still there, the prince can't abandon her."

"Auntie, you are too naive. If it happened to someone else, they would have caused a huge uproar. They even tried to listen to the thief's one-sided story. If it weren't for Master He, you would have almost lost your life."

Jing Yao hung her head dejectedly. She forced a smile and said, "Isn't it all right?"

She said this, but she was actually scared to death.

In the middle of the night, a soft sobbing sound suddenly came from under the quilt. It lasted for half an hour before gradually becoming weaker. The night returned to calm again, and Jing Yao's breathing became even.

The next day, her eyes were still red. Yun Qiao saw through it but didn't say anything. She only felt regret in her heart. If she had known earlier, she would not have gone to get the plum wine.

Jing Yao didn't want to stay here anymore, she wanted to go home.

After she packed up, she went to He's yard to ask for permission, as she wanted to go home today to visit her sick mother.

Upon hearing this, Ye Yunzheng agreed without hesitation and ordered, "Mingyi, escort Yao'er back."

He felt quite uncomfortable. It was just a trip back home, how could he get lost?

Jing Yao was much happier after getting permission.

As soon as she left the villa, He Anting knew her whereabouts.

Qing Wu looked up cautiously. He couldn't figure out what his master was thinking and was terrified. He hoped it wasn't what he thought.

The master hates seductive and frivolous women like Jing the most, Qingwu comforted himself.

He Anting arranged people around Jing Yao to prevent the Jing family from being touched by Ye Yunzheng, that useless person, before he achieved his goal.

Jing Yao left the villa quietly. When she returned to the Jing Mansion, she felt a little tearful. She blinked and held back her tears.

Jing Yao went to her mother's yard. As soon as she stepped into the yard, she suddenly met the eyes of He who was basking in the sun.

He still looked extremely pale and skinny. She wrapped herself in a cloak and held a hand warmer in the hot weather. Her cheeks were alarmingly sunken. Although she looked haggard, one could still see the captivating beauty of her youth.

Jing Yao shrank back in fear. He said coldly, "Since you're here, what are you standing there for?"

"Mom." Jing Yao entered the yard cautiously, and subconsciously wanted to get closer and act coquettishly.

"Now that you're rich, I'm no longer qualified to be your mother, right? You've become distant from me."

When Jing Yao heard this, she rushed over, burying her face in her shoulder, her eyes starting to feel hot again: "Mom, I didn't. I'm not afraid that you'll be angry."

After so long, and with Nanny Yu's persuasion, she naturally came to terms with it. She was the one who was dragging Yao'er down. "Let me see, why are you getting thinner? You little girl, you didn't even write me a letter."

"Mom, are you not angry with me anymore?"

He snorted coldly when she heard that, and said sharply: "Of course I'm angry. If you bring that prince back for me to take a look, I won't be angry anymore. I don't know how long I can live with my bones. Before I die, I have to see this prince so that I can leave with peace of mind." After saying that, she started coughing violently, as if she was about to pass out.

Jing Yao was startled and quickly poured her some water. "What nonsense are you talking about, mother? I'm not going to die. I have money, I can get you the best doctor. At worst, I can ask the prince to ask him to get you a royal physician."

He snorted and laughed: "Men are unreliable, Yao'er, remember this: the higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment."

Jing Yao sobbed with tears in her eyes: "I know, mother."

The mother and daughter talked for a while until He could no longer hold on and fell asleep. After leaving the Jing Mansion, she was in a very depressed mood. It was impossible for her to see the prince even with her toes.

How could the prince condescend to accompany her to meet a merchant's wife? The county lord is his mother-in-law, and He is his wife. She is nothing.

But Jing Yao didn't want to disappoint her mother, so she decided to find a chance to try it.

She took a carriage back to the Earl's house.

"Auntie, look." Yun Qiao tugged at her sleeve and asked her to look aside. "What a big scene."

There were three magnificent carriages parked outside the mansion next to the Lingyun Marquis's Mansion, and there were hundreds of guards and servants alone, lining up in a long street.

Jing Yao took just one look and hurried back to the mansion, but she didn't expect that the maids and servants in the mansion were all rushing west.

"Go and take a look, it seems that Princess Yin is here."

“It’s such a grand occasion.”

The maids were all crouching at the western hanging flower gate, looking out. Yun Qiao also became curious: "Auntie, you go back first and I'll go take a look too."

Jing Yao was young after all, and she was also very curious: "Go ahead, go ahead, and remember to tell me when you come back."

Then she returned to Lanxiang Pavilion alone.

It didn't take long before she felt sleepy and fell asleep. When she woke up, it was already night. She yawned, and a hint of fatigue appeared on her charming and lazy face. She didn't know why she felt very sleepy these two days.

Yun Qiao stepped forward and lifted the curtain. "Auntie, I just heard that the person who came is Princess Yin. She said she is here to look for the Princess of Pingyang. I heard that they are here to discuss the marriage between Master He and the Princess's sister."

Jing Yao was stunned for a moment, then calmly said, "Master He is upright and unrestrained, and Princess Yin's sister... must also be a very good woman. The two of them are definitely a good match."

Yun Qiao nodded in agreement, "From what I've seen, Princess Yin is gorgeous and dignified. Her sister must be quite good too. They are truly a perfect match."

Jing Yao hummed and stuffed a piece of glutinous rice cake into her mouth.

"Auntie, are you hungry? We have lunch later. It's hard to digest so many glutinous rice cakes."

Jing Yao touched her stomach and felt nothing. "Then hurry up, the glutinous rice cake is only enough to fill me up."

Yun Qiaoxiao said that she could eat more and her figure seemed to be more plump. Could it be that she was pregnant?

After these words were spoken, the two of them fell into a stagnation. Yun Qiao was the first to react: "Pah, pah, pah, look at this servant's mouth, I deserve a beating."

Jing Yao smiled awkwardly: "Don't make excuses for my greed." Then she pushed the pastry away calmly, pinched her waist, and found that she had indeed gained a little weight.

What nonsense are you thinking about? It's impossible. She took contraceptive pills... Although it's three days late, I hope her period will come on time this month.

But she had never had sex with the prince so many times, so how could she have sex with He Anting in one go? If she had, wouldn't that mean the prince was not capable?

Jing Yao laughed out loud, but quickly covered her mouth. This fatal thing was not funny, so don't think about it.

…

The atmosphere in Chongzheng Hall was solemn. A bright yellow figure sat on the dragon throne, He Anting sat below, and the emperor and his ministers were silent.

"There are ways to not marry. As long as you don't want to, I can be the evil one." After a long silence, Emperor Yongqing said.

"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. I haven't thought about this matter yet." The emperor's words had hidden meanings. He simply wanted to make a concession. If he agreed to the emperor to enthrone the woman surnamed Li as queen, the emperor would help him play the bad guy and break up this marriage.

Not to mention that He Anting had intended to take responsibility. How could a woman from a brothel be eligible to be the empress? Wouldn't that make the world laugh at her? The emperor was so bewitched by that woman that he was almost infatuated with her.

After He Anting returned home, he naturally saw the ostentatious carriage and wished that every household in Bianjing City would know that their two families were about to marry.

Princess Pingyang's face was forced, and she entertained Princess Yin with a smile. When He Anting stepped into the front hall, he received a vicious look from his mother. Princess Yin smiled and said, "I won't keep you. We still have a long time to deal with each other in the future."

The county lady sent the princess away and asked her son, "What's going on?"

He Anting's expression was not good either. He sneered, "It's obvious that you are here to visit your future in-laws."