When Chen Nianyin woke up, she saw that the person washing her body was not her personal maid, and she knew that her trick was about to be exposed.

For now, she can only cling tightly to Wei Xuan, this big tree.

“I really…I really don’t know what happened…” She looked up at Wei Xuan, tears streaming down her face and disappearing into her hair. “The imperial physician said I was pregnant, but one day, I found a note at the bottom of a bowl that said I wasn’t pregnant at all and that my pregnancy was due to taking a drug that caused a false pregnancy.”

"I didn't take it seriously at first, until a few days ago when I learned that His Majesty had generously rewarded Guangrentang."

"I had a lingering doubt, so I found some cloud arrow grass to try it out, and the result was..."

She wept silently, her thin and frail figure seemingly filled with helplessness.

Wei Xuan frowned and tried to help her up.

But she insisted on refusing.

She shook her head, wiping away her tears with a resolute and tenacious look.

"So, I really wasn't pregnant after all." She gave a bitter smile, as if she felt helpless in the face of fate's cruel joke.

When she looked up at Wei Xuan again, her eyes were full of guilt and apology: "But what can we do? Your Highness, you were so happy that we had a child of our own."

"You've even picked out a name for the child, how am I supposed to tell you this bombshell?"

"I don't want to see you sad and disappointed..."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face again: "And I'm also afraid, afraid that if I tell you the truth, you'll look at me with that suspicious expression you just saw. That would be more painful than killing me."

"That's why I dare not say."

"In a moment of madness, I thought, why not just fake a miscarriage and give this child that never existed a legitimate reason to disappear from this world?"

"Isn't it ridiculous? I never knew I'd become so cunning..."

Before she could finish speaking, Wei Xuan interrupted her excitedly: "I won't allow you to talk about yourself like that!"

Upon seeing this, Xianglan silently exclaimed "Holy crap!"

She thought to herself, "Is this even possible?!"

Old Madam Wei narrowed her eyes, turned to look at Madam Hou beside her, and conveyed her thoughts with her eyes: Your son is an idiot.

Lady Hou pursed her lips gently: He is also your grandson.

Finally, the two of them turned to look at Ruan Xinghu, who was standing silently beside them, and gave him a look full of apology and sympathy: Our silly husband is your husband.

Ruan Xinghu showed no particular expression, calmly watching the two of them put on their loving act from beginning to end, her composure almost eerily calm.

In fact, she knew about Chen Nianyin's pregnancy beforehand.

As Chen Xiyin said.

She told Ruan Xinghu about this not so that the other party could help her deal with Shen Nianyin, but to give her a heads-up so that she wouldn't fall into Shen Nianyin's trap one day.

As it turned out, her worries were not unfounded.

Look how capable this older sister is! Even in such a tense situation, she can come up with such a lie to shift the blame. Her ability to lie through her teeth is no less than hers.

She seemed to have gotten addicted to acting. After saying those words, she slowly closed her eyes, looking as if she was heartbroken and devastated: "I have made a terrible mistake and have no face to stay in the Marquis's mansion any longer. Please, Your Highness, divorce me."

Shen Qiyin clapped her hands and said, "Give her her wish, give her her wish, give her her wish..."

Wei Xuan glared at her fiercely.

But when facing Shen Nianyin, he put on a deeply affectionate expression: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

"You saved my life, so how could I possibly reject you just because you told a lie? But from now on, no matter what happens, remember to discuss it with me. Don't be so foolish as to overthink things on your own, okay?"

"Hmm!" Shen Nianyin finally smiled through her tears: "Actually, the reason I asked Qiyin to go out just now was to ask her to help me see if there were any other ways."

“I didn’t expect…” She glanced timidly at Shen Qiyin, like a frightened rabbit, as if she were facing some kind of monstrous beast: “I didn’t expect her to refuse no matter what.”

Before she could finish speaking, Shen Qiyin retorted, "Have you told so many lies that you've forgotten what you said before?"

“Qiyin…”

"I wanted to take your pulse just now, but you refused, saying that I don't like you and I'm afraid I'll take advantage of you. Now you want to discuss your fake pregnancy with me. Do you think that's believable?"

The thought of marriage has become stagnant.

She instinctively looked to Wei Xuan for help, but then heard Shen Qiyin say, "You said you didn't know who gave you the drug to fake pregnancy, but I can let you know."

"This medicine is made from poisonous herbs. If ordinary doctors don't control the dosage properly, it can be fatal. Therefore, there are no more than three medical clinics in the capital that dare to sell this medicine."

"One of them is our Guangrentang."

"Furthermore, this is not a common medicine for treating sprains and bruises, and it is also expensive, so not many people usually buy it. Just ask around and you'll find out that the medicine was bought up quickly. Compare that to the servants who came in and out of the Marquis's mansion that day..."

If you're determined to investigate, you'll eventually find it.

Upon hearing this, Shen Nianyin's expression changed instantly.

Shen Qiyin asked knowingly, "Why is your face so pale, elder sister? Is it because you're weak after the miscarriage?"

After saying that, Shen Nianyin's face turned even paler.

Wei Xuan frowned and said, "Why are you being so sarcastic?"

"You don't like sarcastic remarks? Then I'll just curse you out directly." Shen Qiyin smiled coldly and said in a chilling voice, "It's one thing for some people to be treated like fools and made to run wild, but don't drag me into it."

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