"This concerns Yun Song and the family rules. It has little to do with me. Fourth Master has no need to favor me; he only cares about the truth!"

If Hongli investigates thoroughly, Ning Shuang will be fine if she can withstand the interrogation, but if she can't withstand the questioning, or if she tells the truth to please Su Yushan and then turns around and slanders her, saying that she was the one who ordered it, wouldn't Yu Ying be in big trouble?

Taking such a big risk for a maid seems not worth it. After thinking it over, Yu Ying changed her mind and said, "Yun Song's refusal to take responsibility is enough to prove that he is unreliable. Ning Shuang will not have a good life with him. It's better to get rid of a man like that!"

In the end, Yu Ying did not insist on a thorough investigation and chose to give up. Su Yushan also did not pursue Ning Shuang's responsibility, which was considered as giving the Fujin some face.

Ning Shuang's dream was shattered. She was fined half a year's salary. The Fujin (principal wife) did not kick her out, but she also disliked her.

Originally, her life was quite comfortable. In addition to her monthly allowance, her wife would occasionally give her some rewards. After this incident, she lost both her monthly allowance and rewards, and had to endure the cold looks and criticisms of others, making her life increasingly difficult.

Ning Shuang was filled with regret, as she could neither visit Huatang Pavilion nor be accommodated by Lanzhao Courtyard. She lamented her momentary lapse in judgment, regretting her foolishness in doing something so irreversible that not only ruined her reputation but also blocked her own path. What a terrible thing to do!

Ning Shuang regretted her actions, but Yun Song didn't hate her. He had benefited from the misfortune by being betrothed to Chang Yue by Su Gege.

This was something he had always dreamed of, but he still dared not relax. He had said that if Chang Yue was unwilling, he could still go back on his word.

The most urgent thing right now is to figure out how to get Chang Yue to accept him sincerely and not break off the engagement.

This matter is easier said than done, but Yun Song has enough patience. He will continue to treat her well as always. Hopefully, one day she will see his sincerity, put aside her concerns, and marry him.

As spring faded and summer began, the days grew longer. One evening in the height of summer in July, as the sunset painted the sky, the Fujin (princess) began to bleed. The midwife was already staying in the mansion, ready to deliver the baby at any moment. Dongling hurriedly went to Huatang Pavilion to report to the Fourth Prince that the Fujin was about to give birth!