Chapter 488 Most likely pregnant

Li Zhuang pursed his lips, his eyes dark as he said, "My mother told me to trust you."

Just now, he thought of his mother's words before she died.

She asked him to follow the princess back to the capital no matter what, and then let her send him to the Yan family.

He didn't believe her, nor did he believe Liu Goudan.

But he didn't want to disappoint his mother.

Li Zhi was quick-witted and cunning. His face fell when he heard that. He said angrily, "If you don't believe me, don't go. Don't bring up your mother!"

He wanted to say something but was stopped by Li Cheng.

Li Cheng shook his head at him and whispered in his ear, "Don't embarrass the princess."

Li Zhuang didn't care what the two brothers thought. He just stared at Song Yanxi with burning eyes and asked, "Princess, can I go with you?"

This time, his attitude was far less righteous than when he first spoke.

If you listen carefully, you can even tell that he feels a little guilty.

He was afraid that Song Yanxi would really not want to take him back because of what had just happened.

Song Yanxi didn't answer, but asked instead: "Ask your heart, do you really want to go back with me?"

Without waiting for Li Zhuang to speak, she continued, "Don't worry, you can think about it slowly these few days."

Li Zhuang said without thinking: "I want to go to the Yan family."

He remembered what his mother said, that he would only be truly safe when he arrived at the Yan family in the capital.

Song Yanxi said: "Yes, but not now."

Li Zhuang asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Why?"

Could it be that the princess is not a member of the Yan family?

Li Zhi stuck out his tongue at him and said disdainfully, "Stupid Dazhuang, the princess's surname is Song and she doesn't believe what she says. That's her maternal grandfather's home."

Li Zhuang said, "Then I'll go to the princess's maternal grandfather's house."

"You wish, you can go wherever you want."

"I didn't tell you."

"Hey, Li Dazhuang, you..."

Seeing that the two were about to fight again, Li Cheng hurriedly held down Li Zhi.

Song Yanxi looked at Li Zhuang and explained, "My grandfather and grandmother are traveling outside and have not been in Beijing these days.

The two elders haven't returned home yet, so I can't take you there without permission."

Li Zhuang frowned and said hesitantly, "Then I'll go to your house first."

Song Yanxi nodded, and glanced at Li Zhi who was about to lose his temper, and reminded him: "I like quietness. If you guys make such a noise again, don't blame me for kicking you out."

Li Zhuang readily agreed: "No problem."

Li Zhi was hesitant and refused to speak.

Seeing Li Cheng glaring at him, he nodded reluctantly.

But that look makes me feel unconvinced no matter how I look at it.

Compared to the always troublesome Li Zhi, Li Zhuang seemed particularly honest. He didn't get angry no matter how Li Zhi made faces while packing up.

Just say "move aside" politely when he blocks the way.

He looked so polite, as if the person who was unwilling to go with Song Yanxi just now was not him.

Li Zhi watched him pack up and whispered to Li Cheng, "Brother, believe me, this big idiot is definitely up to something bad."

Li Cheng frowned, "Don't give people nicknames randomly."

Seeing that Li Zhi wanted to refute, he asked: "Were you happy when Goudan called you a stinky beggar before?"

Li Zhi clenched his fists and said angrily, "Wait, I'll beat him up before I leave."

"Okay, why are you like a firecracker?"

Li Cheng looked at Li Zhuang, who was carefully putting the purse into his arms, with a sullen face, and said coldly, "Before you leave, let me say something ugly first.

From now on, when we arrive at the Princess's Mansion, everything we say and do outside will represent the Princess's reputation.

Whether in the mansion or outside, if anyone dares to talk nonsense again, don't blame me for being rude to him."

After finishing a long string of words, Li Cheng's face flushed. He endured the discomfort and said to Li Zhi: "Even if it's you, I won't be soft-hearted."

Li Zhi lowered his eyes and said a little aggrievedly: "Brother, I understand."

He pulled his small bag and said in a muffled voice, "I'll wait for you outside."

As soon as he left, the room became quiet instantly.

Li Cheng looked at Li Zhuang, who had already packed his things, and said in a deep voice: "Zhuangzhuang, you know what I mean."

Li Zhuang nodded, thought for a moment and said, "Brother Cheng, I know the princess is not the murderer of my mother."

"Since you knew, why did you just..." Li Cheng hesitated to speak.

After a while, he sighed and said, "Forget it, let's go. Don't keep the princess waiting for too long."

*

As soon as Song Yanxi brought the three children back to the Princess's Mansion, someone from the palace came and took Liu Goudan, who was recuperating in bed, back to the Duke of Jingguo's Mansion with great fanfare.

The scene was so grand that it almost shocked half of the capital.

For a time, restaurants and teahouses everywhere were discussing this matter.

The most discussed topic is between the two princesses, which one is sincere and which one is fake.

They stayed in the capital and never left their homes, so how could they know about the so-called adopted son? It was just that Old Liu was so angry that he tricked Zhuang Shihan on the day of departure.

They don’t even know why one side says adoption and the other side says sheltering.

But they could still tell whether it was voluntary or forced.

When Zhuzhi mentioned this to Song Yanxi, she couldn't hold back her laughter.

She said, "Miss, you don't know, but I heard that when the mother and son met, the scene was a scene of chaos.

One of them had a dark face and asked to be thrown out, while the other burst into tears and said that he would rather die than be with her.

Song Yanxi flipped through the booklet and looked at the name of the academy, then casually asked, "Did anyone stay?"

"She stayed. I don't know what the eunuch who went to see her off said to Princess Shihan, but Princess Shihan gritted her teeth and let her stay.

But no one from the Duke's Mansion came forward from beginning to end. The people all said that the Duke was really furious this time and really didn't want this daughter anymore."

Zhuzhi glanced at her face and saw that she didn't seem angry, so he continued, "There are rumors that His Majesty is in a hurry to grant the marriage, most likely because Princess Shihan is pregnant."

Song Yanxi paused in turning the pages, "Where did you hear such gossip?"

"It's all over the streets now. When Aunt Wang from the kitchen went out shopping today, she was tricked by the neighbor's wet nurse."

Zhuzhi recalled carefully and said in a serious manner, "It has been rumored for a long time that the higher-ups would grant a marriage, but there was no movement for half a year. As soon as the princess divorced, the imperial decree for the marriage came down.

In my opinion, the princess shouldn't have agreed to the divorce, and should have given this adulterous couple a good lesson."

After saying the last few words, she hurriedly said, "Miss, I didn't say that. I learned it from Aunt Wang."

Song Yanxi frowned and said disapprovingly, "Tell them not to gossip about us outside anymore."

Zhuzhi quickly responded.

After ticking off three names on the booklet, Song Yanxi instructed, "First, have someone inquire about these academies. Mainly, ask the teachers' names and personalities."

Zhuzhi quickly reached out to take it and asked cautiously, "Miss, do you need to find out who is behind the academy?"

Although these children are only raised in the mansion, the relationships in Beijing are complicated and we always have to be more considerate.

"No need to bother." Song Yanxi calculated the time and said in a deep voice, "After some time, I will find a better teacher for them."

Zhuzhi responded and was about to go out when she saw Zhuguo hurried in with a serious expression, "Miss, someone is coming from the palace."