Lanqin was stunned when she heard this: Eighth Master is too ruthless! He hasn't even consummated his marriage with Chen Ruzhu yet!

"Mother, this is also Cousin Chen's own fate. She was very willing to marry him back then. Whether she can win the Eighth Prince's favor now depends on her own ability and destiny. Aunt, what do you mean by coming here to cry?" Lanqin said with slight displeasure. It's just that Anjia Shi is too soft-hearted.

"Third Princess is right. Now that she's already married, how can anyone else help?" Seeing Anjia's reluctant expression and looking at Lanqin's face, Liu advised her in this way.

Alas, when Anjia gets confused, she's not even as good as this usually quiet and dull Liu! My goodness! Lanqin thought to herself.

"Come here, let your mother hug you, my Ushiha." Anjia was so busy talking to Lanqin that she neglected little Ushiha for a moment.

The wet nurse quickly handed Wuxiha to Anjia, and the grandmother and granddaughter began their conversation, temporarily abandoning the topic of Chen Ruzhu.

Seeing that Lanqin remained silent, Liu said, "Third Princess, once, Xinyi told me something. I think it's time to tell you now."

Seeing that she was speaking in a low voice, Lanqin asked, "What is it?"

Liu glanced at Anjia, who was holding Wuxiha and pacing around the room, and lowered her voice slightly, saying, "Third Princess, do you still remember the time you suddenly fell into the water three years ago?"

Lanqin was startled. She hadn't expected anyone to still remember this matter, especially since it was being brought up so suddenly. However, she was also afraid that people would find out that she seemed to have changed from the old Niohuru Lanqin since then, so she pretended to be clueless and said, "That matter happened so long ago, how could Aunt still remember it?"

Liu paused for a moment, then said, "Before Xinyi got married, she told me that I could tell Madam when the time was right. But I've noticed that Madam hasn't said anything. Now that Third Princess is back, I'll tell her. Actually, your falling into the water that time wasn't an accident, but rather Holland pushing you from behind."

Lanqin feigned surprise, though she had known for three years. "Such a thing happened? Xinyi told Auntie? How did she know?"

Liu smiled slightly awkwardly and said, "Xinyi used to be close to Holland, so I probably overheard it from her. Now Xinyi understands that Third Sister truly cares about her, which is why she told me about it."

Lanqin understood that the mother and daughter were also trying to survive in the mansion. When Lady Yang was favored, Lady Liu dared not get close to Lady Anjia for fear of angering her. Lady Anjia herself couldn't even protect herself, let alone others. Lady Liu's choice to protect herself and follow Lady Yang was also a self-preservation tactic of the weak. As for Xinyi, she was the same as her mother. The original Niohuru Lanqin was as weak as Lady Anjia and naturally couldn't protect anyone, which was why she was close to Holland.

“But so much time has passed, and now that Second Sister is a Noble Lady of the Emperor, it would be inappropriate to pursue this matter any further,” Lanqin said calmly.

"I didn't mean anything by it. I just didn't want Consort Lan to be kept in the dark," Liu said cautiously, seeing Lanqin's indifferent expression.

“Aunt, just keep this secret to yourself forever. Lanqin won’t pursue it any further; we’ll see what happens in the future,” Lanqin said, her eyes fixed on Anjia and Wuxiha standing at the door, learning to walk.

"Yes, this servant will never mention this matter to anyone again." Liu thought Lanqin would be angry, but she didn't expect her to have this attitude. She was a little surprised, but more than that, she admired her.

Lanqin nodded and said, "From now on, Aunt and Mother will support each other in this household. After Sister-in-law has another child, she can also help take over the management of important family affairs. Father is a man who can judge the situation well. He will naturally respect Mother and Aunt for the sake of me and Fifth Sister. As long as Yang doesn't act so cleverly, let's tolerate her. But if she still doesn't know how to restrain herself, it won't be too late to deal with her later!"

When Lanqin said these words, her face was calm, as if she were talking to Liu about something very ordinary. But Liu felt a sense of oppressive authority, as if she was not only being addressed to Yang, but also being warned not to do anything beyond her bounds.

"Yes, Consort, you are absolutely right. This servant will certainly serve you wholeheartedly. Xinyi will also support Consort and advance and retreat together." Madam Liu was actually a very clever person; she immediately understood the meaning behind Lanqin's words. They, mother and son, were not so easily fooled. Before, it was one thing for you to protect yourselves, but now you should see the situation clearly and think carefully about what to do!

At this moment, Shi arrived. Hearing that Lanqin had returned, she, as the eldest sister-in-law, naturally came to keep her company.

"Sister-in-law, be careful. Actually, we're in the same boat now! How many months pregnant are you?" Lanqin suddenly remembered that she hadn't told Anjia that she was pregnant.

"Qin'er, what did you say?" Anjia asked in surprise. Everyone's eyes also fell on Lanqin's belly.

"Mother, I'm pregnant again, I'm already three months along," Lanqin said coquettishly.

"That's wonderful, I'm only two months along. It'll be better if the baby in your little sister's belly comes out first, then our baby will have two older sisters and brothers." Shi Shi was also quick-witted, and unconsciously mentioned that the baby in Lanqin's belly was a prince.

"Yes, Madam, you've gained another nephew and grandson all at once. What a blessing!" Liu said, flattering Anjia.

Anjia was all smiles, her mouth agape with joy; she was truly overjoyed.

"Aunt Liu, you have to help me. I want to make clothes for my nephew and grandson myself," Anjia said to Liu as if she suddenly remembered something.

"Yes, this servant will naturally help Madam. This is truly a double blessing. If only our Xinyi could also become pregnant," Madam Liu couldn't help but sigh.

"Fifth daughter is fertile and easy to raise, so you don't need to worry. She doesn't have a primary wife above her, so no one is suppressing her. Just wait for her good days," Anjia said, clearly pleased, as she comforted Liu.

"Thank you for your kind words, Madam." Madam Liu was very tactful.

As Lanqin watched them ask all sorts of questions, she felt a warm glow in her heart. Unconsciously, she had come to regard Anjia as her own mother and these people as her own family.

That evening, when Lingzhu returned home, he heard that Lanqin was pregnant again. In addition, his eldest son's wife was also pregnant, so he was naturally happy and held a family banquet.