Chapter 192 The Eldest Princess is taking the child away!

Lin Shiyuan changed into clean clothes, opened the door, and looked down at her.

His eyes were filled with murderous intent.

Lin Qiao covered her mouth and said no more.

She asked, "Have you had breakfast? There are scallion pancakes in the kitchen, and I also bought some soy milk."

Lin Shiyuan: "..."

I don't know how this little one has come to like douzhi (fermented mung bean juice), such an unpalatable thing.

Confusing.

The brother and sister sat at a table eating breakfast.

"Brother, may I go see Miss Qingling?"

After returning from Yao Qingling's place, Lin Qiao was kept under Lin Shiyuan's control, who forbade her from going to the Marquis's residence at will.

Lin Shiyuan said calmly, "No."

"Why? I was her bodyguard before. It's perfectly reasonable for me to go and see her after she gave birth. It won't affect your grand plan. If I don't go, it would make me seem cold and heartless."

Lin Shiyuan glanced at her and said, "That's exactly the kind of cold-heartedness I wanted."

Lin Shiyuan didn't know exactly how many eyes were watching him and Yao Qingling, but what they needed to do was make those people see clearly that he and Yao Qingling had parted ways, and that he was only focused on climbing the ranks.

He appeared last night out of necessity, and he had prepared an explanation, which Mrs. Ma believed.

Others might be different.

Lin Qiao pouted, feeling unconvinced, but she couldn't beat her brother.

Her brother was strict with military discipline, so she didn't dare sneak off to see Yao Qingling and could only sulk.

After breakfast, he went to the private school to study listlessly.

When Lin Qiao returned, Yao Qingling told her that she couldn't just focus on martial arts and neglect literacy. The censor's wife was kind-hearted and introduced her to a private school run by a scholar who had passed the imperial examinations. As long as the tuition was paid, girls could also attend the school.

Lin Shiyuan then returned to his room.

Fortunately, today is a day off, so there's no need to attend court or go to the government office.

He was so tired that he lay down on the ground to catch up on his sleep.

Before going to sleep, he was still thinking that he hadn't even seen Yao Qingling in person, so Lin Qiao couldn't go either. That girl was too noisy and disruptive, disturbing Yao Qingling's rest.

I wonder how she is doing now, is she feeling better?

Lou Yue and Xia Chan were trained by her, so they should be able to handle it.

And then there's Nie Yun; even if things go wrong, Nie Yun will protect her.

No, there's another baby in her room now, and she still doesn't have enough care. We should send another bodyguard to watch over her. Who should we send?

The man was thinking vaguely, and he didn't sleep soundly.

...

The Marquis of Zhongyong's Residence.

The Grand Princess arrived after breakfast.

She was very concerned about the child Yao Qingling had.

Madam Ma had just lain down and hadn't even closed her eyes when she heard that the Grand Princess had arrived, so she quickly got up to greet her.

The maidservant adorned her with dazzling jewelry, but after thinking for a moment, Madam Ma removed it all, leaving only two plain hairpins for decoration.

Yao Qingling gave birth all night, and she stayed by Yao Qingling's side all night, wanting the Grand Princess to see her hard work.

Madam Ma went to the Flower Hall with dark circles under her eyes, but unexpectedly, the Grand Princess went directly to the Magnolia Courtyard.

Ma had no choice but to rush to Mulan Courtyard again.

She panicked when she thought of what Ma Peizhen had said, fearing that Yao Qingling would ask the Grand Princess to intervene on her behalf.

The Grand Princess will definitely intervene, out of respect for her grandson.

She couldn't help but complain, "Who went to inform the Duke's mansion?"

Yao Qingqi told her that she had a backup plan, and that Yao Qingling and her son were doomed to die, so Madam Ma was not in a hurry to inform the Duke's Mansion.

All I wanted to do was wait until things settled down and then inform the Duke's mansion of the death.

The maids all shook their heads, indicating they didn't know.

"Asking you is pointless, you bunch of useless people!" Madam Ma cursed, but her expression changed instantly when she entered the Mulan Courtyard through the vase-shaped door.

She smiled kindly and cheerfully as she walked, taking in everything around the Magnolia Courtyard.

Upon entering the house, they saw the Grand Princess holding the child, clearly delighted with him.

Madam Ma stepped forward with a beaming smile: "Congratulations, Grand Princess, on the joy of welcoming another grandson."

Princess Deyang was in a good mood and rewarded everyone in the Mulan Courtyard with gold leaves. When she looked up and saw Madam Ma, she frowned slightly and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

Ma touched her temples, thinking that this sickly appearance was effective.

She smiled and said, "Qingling has no mother. This is her first time giving birth, and the whole household is worried about her. I raised her, and she is like her own mother. As long as Qingling can give birth safely, what does it matter if I suffer a little?"

As he spoke, he wearily rubbed his shoulders and then his lower back, looking extremely exhausted.

Lou Yue, who was eavesdropping behind the beaded curtain, rolled her eyes.

She really wanted to say that this Lady Hou was utterly wicked and should be arrested and severely punished.

Xia Chan said that this was a private matter for the young lady, and that the Duke's Mansion and the Marquis's Mansion had no connection anymore, so the Grand Princess could not be asked to intervene.

Everything will have to wait until Miss has recovered her strength.

Madam Ma spoke with the Grand Princess for a while, while Yao Qingling remained asleep.

Mrs. Ma's eyes darted around, and she suddenly had a good idea.

She said, "Qingling's delivery was extremely dangerous. She fainted once and was kept alive by a century-old ginseng to give birth. Look at her, she is still unconscious. I am really worried about her."

"Your Highness, I am not capable enough. There are so many things to do in this household, and so many people to take care of, from the elderly to the young. I am afraid I will not have the energy to take care of this baby."

Madam Ma was listless, staring at the tiny baby with her eyes downcast. "The doctor said that this child held his breath for a while after birth, so he might not be easy to raise. I'm really afraid that I won't be able to take good care of him. I'm sorry to Qingling and also to the Grand Princess."

"If the Grand Princess takes pity on Qingling and the child, please take him back to the Duke's mansion to raise him."

Madam Ma knew very well that the Grand Princess was determined to have this child recognized as her ancestor.

She had also guessed that the Grand Princess might want Yao Qingling to return to the Duke's Mansion.

This is good news for the Marquis's family; they can benefit from the Duke's family's influence once again.

But Ma changed his mind this time.

Yao Qingling only stayed in the Duke's mansion for three years. When she returned, she was arrogant and disrespectful, suppressing her completely.

If she were to return to being the young mistress of the Duke's mansion, wouldn't that mean they would trample her underfoot?

Madam Ma thought to herself: Yao Qingling will no longer be at my mercy. It would be better to let her die and end it all. The Grand Princess gained a grandson for nothing, and she will remember my kindness. She will definitely remember this favor.

The Grand Princess was naturally willing to take the child back.

She came here to take the child away.

The Duke's mansion hired three wet nurses, all of whom were experienced.

Now that the child has gone to the Duke's mansion, there's no need to worry about Yao Qingling not coming.

Once Zhan Xingzhuo returns, the family will be reunited.

Madam Ma's words resonated with the Grand Princess, who said, "You're right. Qingling is very weak and doesn't have the energy to raise a child. This child has suffered a great calamity since birth, and I feel sorry for him. The Duke's mansion has imperial physicians who can treat him at any time, so he can receive better care than in your Marquis's mansion."

Princess Da Chang is taking the child away!

Xia Chan, who was serving at the princess, immediately knelt down and pleaded, "Your Highness, this is absolutely forbidden!"

Madam Ma's expression changed, and she angrily rebuked, "Shut up! How dare you be so insolent in front of the Grand Princess! Get out of here at once!"

The Grand Princess, holding the child, looked down at the maidservant with a cold gaze.

The cicada withstood the pressure and refused to yield an inch.

Lou Yue quickly came out and knelt down.

Immediately afterwards, all the servants, maids, and servants who served in the Mulan Courtyard knelt down.

From the inner room to the courtyard, they knelt all over the ground, blocking the Grand Princess's way out.

Nie Yun knelt at the door, clenching her fists, wondering whether she should go and inform the general.

They were also afraid of startling the general and causing trouble.

The Grand Princess coldly glanced at the kneeling servants, her arrogant gaze fixed on Xia Chan: "Why not?"