Moon Pavilion
Lady Jia Hua, wife of the Marquis of Jing'an, gave birth to a daughter. Today marks her one-month birthday, and the Marquis of Jing'an's residence is holding a grand one-month celebration banquet.
The atmosphere at the Marquis of Jing'an's residence, which should have been lively and bustling, was deathly silent.
"Smack!"
Song Kaifeng slapped Princess Jia Hua hard across her fair cheek, leaving five prominent handprints: "You wretch, if you hadn't always been so attention-seeking, how could you have been chosen as a princess for a political marriage? Where do you think I'll put my face?"
Princess Jia Hua covered her face in disbelief, staring at her husband as if he were a stranger.
She knew Song Kaifeng was hypocritical and selfish when she married into the family, but she couldn't resist the Empress Dowager's plea and forced her to compromise and grant the marriage.
She was so angry that she was trembling all over, but she was powerless to refute him.
I have no idea why the Southern Frontier specifically asked me to go for a marriage alliance; there must be some misunderstanding.
"My lord, the princess's health has not yet recovered and she cannot withstand any shock." The nanny stood protectively in front of Princess Jiahua.
Song Kaifeng glared at the old woman with a sinister look in his eyes.
"Princess, you've finished your confinement period today, and I think you've almost fully recovered." The Grand Madam walked in from outside the door at some point, glancing at Princess Jiahua: "If I were you, I wouldn't have the face to live in this world. You've delayed both of your children. How will Chuan'er and Jie'er ever get married in the future? Where will the Marquis's mansion's reputation be?"
"Mother is here." Song Kaifeng stepped forward and helped the old lady to the main seat. "Mother, it is all my fault for being unfilial and causing such a big trouble for the Marquis's mansion."
The Dowager sighed, "Princess Jiahua is renowned, and many families seek her out. If I had known it would turn out this way, why would I have swallowed my pride and gone to the Empress Dowager to arrange this?"
The mother and son sang in harmony.
Princess Jia Hua's mind was still blank, her ears were ringing, her mouth was cracked, and a numb pain was gradually creeping in.
"Jiahua, if Mother gets seriously ill from anger, I will never forgive you!" Song Kaifeng's face showed an expression as if he wanted to devour someone.
The old lady clutched her chest, muttering about the misfortune that had befallen her family.
Princess Jia Hua was furious: "There must be something fishy about this. Men, prepare the horses and take us to the palace! I want to ask the Emperor myself."
With that, Princess Jia Hua turned and walked out.
The old lady was startled by what she saw and quickly gave Song Kaifeng a look. Song Kaifeng stepped forward and grabbed Princess Jia Hua's wrist: "Have you made enough of a scene? Don't you think the Marquis's mansion is shameful enough?"
The force was so great that Princess Jia Hua winced in pain.
Just then, a maid came to report that the young lady was crying incessantly, as if she had a fever. Princess Jiahua was alarmed when she heard this, but Song Kaifeng coldly rebuked her: "She's just a bastard of unknown identity. Crying a couple of times won't kill her."
"Bastard?" Princess Jia Hua raised her voice, frowning in displeasure. "Song Kaifeng, that's your own daughter. How dare you curse her like that?"
Just as Song Kaifeng was about to say something, he heard the Grand Madam coughing behind him, so he had no choice but to shut up, release Princess Jia Hua's hand, and let her go to the side room to coax people.
The old lady gave Song Kaifeng a wink.
Song Kaifeng immediately summoned all the servants of Yuehua Pavilion and publicly instructed them: "From today onwards, the princess is not allowed to leave Yuehua Pavilion without permission, otherwise, you will all suffer the consequences."
Upon hearing this, everyone shrugged and responded.
Before leaving, the Dowager Lady glanced at Princess Jia Hua's slender figure holding a baby in swaddling clothes, coaxing the child on the ground as she passed by the side room. A triumphant smile appeared in her eyes.
Once outside, he instructed Song Kaifeng: "Take Chuan Ge'er to Ning'an Hall. Don't let the Prefectural Master spoil him. After all, Chuan Ge'er has good aptitude, is intelligent and eager to learn, and is your eldest son. If you raise him well, he will be fine in the future."
Song Kaifeng suddenly remembered another person, and seeing that no one was around, he lowered his voice: "Mother, Chuan Ge'er's temper is just like Jia Hua's, he may not be easy to fool."
"But he is, after all, your eldest son..."
“Mother, have you forgotten? My cousin’s child is two years older than Chuan’er. That’s my son’s eldest son. If it weren’t for the princess stealing him away, how could Chuan’er be the eldest son? Chuan’er has been taking the position of eldest son for so many years, it’s time to return it.”
"Once everything settles down, my son will explain things to my cousin."
When the old lady thought of Fan Lianyi, a smile immediately appeared on her face: "It is indeed unfair to her. After so many years away, it is time to give her an explanation."
Song Kaifeng nodded: "The position of mistress of the Marquis's mansion can only be my cousin, and I will make it up to her and the children twice over."
Princess Jiahua will come with a grand wedding procession, bringing countless dowries. After Princess Jiahua's marriage, these dowries will become the betrothal gifts for her cousin.
Song Kaifeng wanted to marry his cousin in a grand and glorious way to make up for what he had wronged her in the past.
...
Princess Jiahua touched Yue'er's forehead anxiously: "Xiushu, quickly take the waist token and go fetch the imperial physician."
"yes."
Xiu Shu dared not delay and was about to go out when she was stopped.
"The Marquis has ordered that no one is allowed to step out of Yuehua Pavilion."
Xiu Shu was anxious: "Young Miss has a persistent high fever. I have been ordered to fetch the imperial physician. If something happens, can you afford to delay?"
Two burly old women at the door said with stern faces, "There's nothing we can do. We can't disobey the Marquis's orders. Let the young lady bear with it for now."
"You!" Xiu Shu was furious. Since nothing else worked, she had no choice but to go back and tell him.
Princess Jia Hua was both angry and furious: "How dare Song Kaifeng humiliate me like this!"
"Princess, please calm down. Let's think of another way." Xiu Shu was afraid that Princess Jia Hua might get sick from anger. The princess had suffered physical damage during childbirth and was still bleeding during her postpartum period. The imperial physician had instructed her not to get angry again.
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