Chapter 328 Good Things

The news of Huayi's pregnancy quickly spread throughout the entire Ning Prince's mansion.

Upon learning this news, Chu Yanluo was so angry that she smashed several vases.

Then, she rushed out of her own courtyard, ran to Xinghe Courtyard, and scolded Xiao Qingyuan and Huayi.

The result was predictable. Xiao Qingyuan was feeling sorry for Huayi when Chu Yanluo came to scold her. How could he tolerate that?

"Princess Consort, the Prince slapped Consort Chu twice and kicked her out of the house! When Consort Chu left, she was in tears, her face was swollen, and blood was still flowing from the corner of her mouth. She looked as miserable as could be!"

Qin Xin told him everything she had seen: "From what I can see, the young master has absolutely no affection left for Consort Chu. He used to be so devoted to her. Who would have thought that Consort Chu would end up in such a miserable state?"

"When you gave the painting to the young master, I thought it was impossible for the painting to succeed. After all, the young master became a monk for the sake of Consort Chu, and he drove away all the maids and servants who were close to him, including Granny Chai."

"I never expected that Huayi would steal all of the prince's love, and now she's even pregnant with his child. It's like she's risen to the top in one fell swoop!"

"However, this servant feels that the young master's doting on Huayi is too much. If this continues, won't we have another 'Concubine Chu'?"

While practicing calligraphy at a leisurely pace, Shen Wantang said, "It doesn't matter if there's one more or one less. Which household doesn't have a few concubines? The young master only has two now, which is considered few."

Qin Xin was taken aback: "Princess Consort, are you going to elevate Hua Yi to the position of concubine?"

“She is pregnant with the prince’s child, so naturally she should be made a concubine. We can’t keep her as a maid; it would be disgraceful if word got out.”

Qin Xin couldn't help but sigh. This was the custom in Dafeng. If a maid became pregnant with her master's child, she would be promoted to a concubine. Therefore, many maids desperately tried to get into their master's bed.

Even in the palace, if a palace maid could conceive a child of the emperor, she would immediately be freed from her status as a servant and become one of the emperor's concubines.

The current Consort Lan was originally a palace maid. She climbed into the emperor's bed after he got drunk and soon became pregnant. Later, she gave birth to a prince, which greatly pleased the emperor, who had few children, and he immediately bestowed upon her the title of "Consort Lan".

Hua Yihuai is the Crown Prince's first child, and the Crown Prince is very happy about it. He will definitely promote her to be a concubine.

It's even possible that the Crown Prince might elevate Huayi to the position of concubine in the future!

Qin Xin was very worried. Seeing that her mistress could still calm down and practice calligraphy, she couldn't help but feel respect: "The Crown Princess is indeed different from us ordinary people. Even after such a big thing happened, you are still as calm as ever. No wonder the Princess chose you as the Crown Princess at first sight! If it were someone else, they would be so angry that they would smash things when they came back."

Shen Wantang chuckled: "Come back and smash things? Wouldn't that make me just like Aunt Chu?"

Qin Xin quickly replied, "This servant didn't mean that. This servant admires your character and your magnanimity! In any case, this servant wouldn't be able to be so calm and composed."

Shen Wantang lowered her head and continued practicing her calligraphy, her tone calm and composed: "This is nothing major. When I gave Huayi to the Crown Prince, I already expected this day to come. Everything is within expectations. Huayi being pregnant is not a bad thing, but a good thing."

"Huh? This actually turned out to be a good thing?"

"Isn't it a good thing that the Prince's mansion is about to have a new member?"

Qin Xin looked at her strangely: "Sometimes I feel that you don't treat the young master as your husband, just like in your eyes, the young master is not much different from Mo Ji and the others."

Shen Wantang smiled. To be honest, her maid was quite clever.

In her eyes, Xiao Qingyuan was indeed nothing special.

Husband?

According to etiquette, Xiao Qingyuan was indeed her husband, but in her heart, she never regarded anyone as her husband.

In both her past and present lives, her two husbands were merely "partners" to her.

Of course, in this life, Xiao Qingyuan can hardly even be considered a partner anymore.

She was devoid of love and affection, and therefore, she was also unbreakable.

Even if Xiao Qingyuan really wanted to divorce her, she wouldn't feel sad at all, let alone that she was just a maid who was pregnant.

"Qinxin, summon the slave trader to the manor later."

"Does the Crown Princess want to sell or buy maids?"

“Of course we’ll buy her. Since Huayi is pregnant, she can no longer serve the young master. We need to find two new personal attendants for him.”

Qin Xin's eyes lit up: "Yes, this servant will do it right away!"

Just as she was about to go out, she heard a sharp cry outside: "Let me in! I want to see the Crown Princess! I have something important to tell her! Let me in!"

Qin Xin stopped in her tracks: "Your Highness, Consort Chu is here. Do you think I should send her away?"

"Why kick her out? Let her in, let's hear what she has to say."

"yes."

Qin Xin responded and quickly brought Chu Yanluo in.

As soon as Chu Yanluo entered, she immediately knelt down before Shen Wantang: "Princess Consort, it was all my fault before, I apologize to you! Please get rid of Huayi quickly, she's no good!"

Shen Wantang didn't even look up, continuing to practice her calligraphy.

The room fell into a deathly silence.

Chu Yanlu knelt on the hard, cold ground, gritting her teeth and enduring the pain.

After being left waiting for an unknown amount of time, Shen Wantang finally put down her pen and spoke calmly, "Aunt Chu, what brings you here? Why are you bringing me disfiguring medicine again?"

"No, no, no!"

Chu Yanlu bowed and hurriedly shook her head: "Last time I was out of my mind, so I did something stupid! But Princess Consort, you don't know, it was Huayi who encouraged me to send you medicine. I didn't mean to do it!"

"How can I believe you if you only offer words?"

"What I said is true! But that little slut Huayi is too cunning. She leaves no evidence behind, and I have no proof to show the Crown Princess!"

Chu Yanluo said hurriedly, "But as long as the Crown Princess knows she's no good, that's enough. She monopolized the Crown Prince and is now pregnant with his child. She simply doesn't respect the Crown Princess at all!"

"Princess Consort, please stop targeting me. How about we work together to drive Huayi out of the palace?"

Shen Wantang looked at her as if she were a fool: "Has Aunt Chu lost her mind? Huayi is already pregnant with the Prince's child, and you still want to kick her out of the Prince's mansion? Do you think the Prince will agree to that?"

"That's why I came to see the Crown Princess! It's because the Crown Prince disagrees!"

"It's no use you coming to me, and I won't agree. I advise you to give up this cold-hearted idea, otherwise, the injury on your face will be more than just this."

Chu Yanluo panicked: "Shen Wantang, aren't you supposed to be smart? How could you be so foolish at a time like this? Huayi's baby can't be kept! Otherwise, she'll gain power through her child, and you won't have a say in the Prince's mansion anymore!"