Chapter 478 Retribution

Lu Qiniang has some shadow over Song Mingzhen.

To be precise, it's a big shadow.

After all, the hatred of killing pigs is irreconcilable.

So she was very worried that Song Mingzhen would attack Xiaoman.

But Zhang Heyao vowed that he would not give Song Mingzhen any chance.

Lu Qiniang could only persuade herself to believe him.

She couldn't help but mutter to Daya, "When you have the chance, you should take better care of your brother. But don't go there too often, it will easily arouse suspicion. I'm just worried about that vicious woman Song Mingzhen."

Daya comforted her, "Mother, don't worry. Zhang Heyao is no longer as powerful as he used to be. The princess can't do anything to him."

To be honest, the only woman who could yell at Zhang Heyao was probably Lu Qinniang.

She is right.

Song Mingzhen did know about Xiaoman's existence, and he broke countless porcelain pieces at home.

But she really didn't dare to confront Zhang Heyao head-on.

Because the situation has now reversed, it is now the Zhenbei Palace that needs to look at Zhang Heyao's mood.

It’s not about how high Zhang Heyao’s official position is, but the actual power he holds and his status in the eyes of the emperor and the prince.

The prince, her brother, wrote to Song Mingzhen, asking her to get along well with Zhang Heyao and not to lose her temper.

Song Mingzhen no longer had the domineering look he had before, and leaned dejectedly against the pillow on the couch.

Madam Huo rubbed her head and gently advised: "Princess, I know you are wronged. But now is not the time to lose your temper. The most important thing is to give birth to a son as soon as possible. Although the one outside is not Mr. Zhang's biological son, but -"

After a long time, developing feelings can also be a headache.

"Haha, not his biological child?" Song Mingzhen sneered, "Mammy, you don't understand him at all."

Zhang Heyao is not a kind person.

He is too hard-hearted to raise a child for someone else.

Song Mingzhen felt that only Zhang Heyao could be so wary of him if he was his biological son.

"He would never do anything without profit," Song Mingzhen said in a stern tone. "I think he has been secretly having an affair with that Hu Ji for a long time, and that day was just a show. He was afraid of my father and brother getting angry, and even more afraid of ruining the reputation he worked so hard to build, so he denied it!"

Madam Huo was shocked. "Princess, this is no small matter. You can't say anything careless. It will hurt the relationship between husband and wife."

"Am I talking nonsense?" Song Mingzhen laughed. "Madam, think about it, would Zhang Heyao raise someone else's child? Unless that child is Lu Qi Niang's."

Thinking of Lu Qiniang's misfortune caused by Xiao Yan, Song Mingzhen felt relieved.

But when she thought that Xiao Yan didn't die in the end and Lu Qiniang didn't feel as heartbroken as she wished, she felt a lot of regret.

Yes, Song Mingzhen now hates Lu Qiniang.

In fact, at the beginning, she didn't have much ill will towards Lu Qiniang.

After all, at that time, she was in high spirits and looked at Lu Qiniang as if she were an ant that could be crushed to death at will. She watched her busying around and struggling to survive with a sense of superiority from a high position.

But things were different later.

Lu Qiniang was loved and respected by Xiao Yan. After Xiao Yan was reinstated, her status also rose and she became a noble lady.

Looking back at herself, Zhang Heyao was rising step by step, but she not only did not benefit from it, but her status was declining.

Once people fall into the quagmire, they will be particularly jealous of those who were once under their feet but are now doing well.

Song Mingzhen would never admit that he was blind, and would only vent all his resentment on Lu Qiniang - hating that she still had a place in Zhang Heyao's heart.

The speaker may not have any intention, but the listener may take it seriously.

Madam Huo suddenly said, "Princess, this old servant feels that it is possible! Xiao Yan was originally exchanged into the Marquis of Qingping's mansion, so could it be that—"

Song Mingzhen frowned.

She considered this possibility seriously, then shook her head. "No. Zhang Heyao wouldn't risk his future. He's the most selfish person. He can talk the sweetest words anyone can say, but if his interests are affected, he won't budge."

"That's just me overthinking it." Madam Huo was worried. "If it's really as the princess said, that the person outside is your own flesh and blood, then your current situation is even more grim."

The best way at the moment is to bring the child into the house and raise him in Song Mingzhen's care.

Afraid that Song Mingzhen would not agree, Madam Huo even used Lu Qiniang to persuade her.

"Princess, look, aren't Lu Qi Niang's children also very filial?"

Song Mingzhen said, "Why bother with so much trouble? If I wanted to raise a child for someone else, I might as well just tell Zhang Heyao and have one with my concubine. I can't bear the thought of raising the one outside by my side!"

Although she could not give birth, she imagined that the child must have been born with her permission and arrangement.

Instead of being like this now, having to accept a lowly child born to a Hu Ji!

Nanny Huo thought to herself, you have mentioned this to the adults, but now the adults simply don’t touch the people you arranged.

How can you give birth to a child like this?

By the time the child is born, it will take who knows how long before the child outside takes the title of the eldest son.

They are all illegitimate sons. If he is the eldest, it will be very troublesome when he inherits the family business.

Song Mingzhen was tough in words, but after repeated consideration, he was finally persuaded by Madam Huo.

She looked for an opportunity to test Zhang Heyao indirectly.

I just wanted to test the waters, but Zhang Heyao unexpectedly gave me a cold warning: "Put your thoughts aside and don't reach out. I won't bring that child to you. Just pretend he doesn't exist."

"I won't bring that child to you. Just pretend he doesn't exist."

These words instantly ignited Song Mingzhen's anger.

"Zhang Heyao! You've grown wings now, how dare you talk to me like that? Don't forget the days when you crawled at my feet like a dog!" She scolded harshly.

In fact, she knew very well that Zhang Heyao was no longer the same as before, but Song Mingzhen could never accept her being subservient in front of Zhang Heyao.

Zhang Heyao sneered, "Since you treat me like a dog, you should be prepared to be bitten back by the dog."

After saying that, he turned away.

Song Mingzhen grabbed the teacup next to him and smashed it hard!

"Bang!" The teacup shattered against the door frame, sending porcelain shards flying everywhere.

"Zhang Heyao! If you dare to step out of this yard, I will go to the Golden Palace tomorrow to accuse you of keeping a mistress and favoring your concubine over your wife!" She screamed hysterically.

Zhang Heyao's footsteps didn't pause for a moment as his figure quickly disappeared into the night. Only a few icy words drifted back to him on the wind:

"When you were having an affair with me, I divorced my wife and remarried. Were you really unaware, or was it the Emperor who was unaware?"

"Song Mingzhen, this is your retribution!"

"I have retribution?!" Song Mingzhen roared at the empty doorway, like a madman, "Then where is your retribution, Zhang Heyao?! Where is your retribution?!"

The night was dark and there was no response.

Zhang He thought that he had already received his retribution.

Song Mingzhen was hysterical: "Just wait!"