Wei Shaoqing has been recuperating at Bai Ruyue's place these days, and he has been feeling a little uneasy.
Because in the past few days since he came back, the palace has not summoned him, and he has not even been allowed to attend court.
Yuan Zhao didn't know what he was busy with. His servant said that she and the children had never been to Wei Wanxue's house.
But that day Bai Ruyue came back and suddenly brought back news that Yuan Zhao was going to hold a hundred-day banquet.
Wei Shaoqing was furious: What was Yuan Zhao doing? They were about to return to Yangzhou, so why was they holding a hundred-day banquet?
His injuries had not yet healed, but he still got up and wanted to go back to Tingyu Lane to question Yuan Zhao.
Before leaving, Bai Ruyue helped him put on his clothes and said with embarrassment and grievance:
"My dear, the princess is hosting this hundred-day banquet, inviting all the nobles in the capital. I imagine it must be very grand... but I am of humble status and did not receive an invitation."
"Our Tianci has reached the age where he should be seen. Can you think of a way to have Tianci show up at the banquet that day?"
Wei Shaoqing looked down at her and replied, "Don't worry, this is just a small matter."
Although he was unhappy that Wei Tianci ignored him at the door that day, he had nothing to do in the capital these days and knew that Wei Tianci was now very famous in the capital.
He is a talented young man praised by everyone.
Many poetry gatherings and elegant gatherings vied to invite him, and he attracted the attention of many officials in the court.
Wei Tianci had won two first prizes in a row. If he continued like this, as long as he passed the spring imperial examination, he would become a rising star in the Dacheng Dynasty.
Wei Shaoqing has also been thinking about this recently. He feels that it is time to find an opportunity to bring Bai Ruyue into the mansion.
He didn't dare to do that before, but now he has Qin Xin and Qin Yao living in his house.
It's not a solution to keep hiding it like this. What's more, Yuan Zhao hasn't let him touch her for half a year, and she can't just leave her alone forever.
Perhaps, there is still room for maneuver.
They have been married for more than ten years, and he has remained chaste for her long enough.
It’s just that Yuan Zhao’s temper seems to have changed a lot in recent days, and he is more difficult to talk to than before.
Wei Shaoqing lowered his head and looked at Bai Ruyue who was adjusting his collar, his eyes deep.
He held Bai Ruyue's hand and suddenly asked, "Yue Niang, I remember that the medicine you asked the Yangzhou doctor to prescribe for Yuan Zhaoduo was very effective. Where did you get the prescription?"
Bai Ruyue's hands trembled, frightened by the look in the person in front of her.
Ever since Wei Shaoqing lost face by running naked outside that day, his temperament has become unpredictable.
Bai Ruyue continued to tie his belt while saying, "That was something the old lady found. The medicine needs to be taken long-term to be effective. Yuan Zhao used to drink it, but it hasn't worked since she and the old lady had a fight."
That’s right, Wei Shaoqing has always known about this medicine.
Bai Ruyue had never hidden it from him from the beginning. It was even when Wei Shaoqing took the initiative to reveal that Yuan Zhao had a high status and a bad temper that Bai Ruyue and the old lady came up with this idea.
The purpose is to better control Yuan Zhao.
Wei Shaoqing looked at Bai Ruyue. He had been ill these days, but Bai Ruyue had taken good care of him and given birth to children for him, and all of his children were promising.
If you want to develop the Wei family, you can't keep Bai Ruyue as a concubine.
He wanted to be able to proudly say that Wei Tianci was his son when he became successful.
So he hugged Bai Ruyue, bent down and kissed her, and put on a tender and affectionate face again.
"Since the medicine is useless, why don't we think of another way to control Yuan Zhao and let Yue Niang enter the mansion as his wife?"
Bai Ruyue was delighted: "Is what Qinglang said true?"
This was something she had dreamed of for more than ten years.
Wei Shaoqing's hand touched somewhere unknown, and his eyes became gloomy.
Bai Ruyue knew that the lust poison was working again.
"You've suffered so much over the years, Yue Niang. I've made up my mind. It's not bad for you to return to Beijing now. I need to make plans for the children when they grow up."
"Now it seems that His Majesty and the Crown Prince both love Yuan Zhao and will definitely not treat me unfairly. As long as Yue Niang enters the mansion, how can the children suffer?"
Bai Ruyue was originally helping him dress, but within two sentences, her own clothes were already half-taken off.
Over the years, she has been supported by Wei Shaoqing with Yuan Zhao's money. Although she is not as delicate as Qin Xin and Qin Yao, she is also well-maintained.
The maturity brought by her age is a charm that Qin Xin and Qin Yao do not have, and Wei Shaoqing loves her very much.
When she heard Wei Shaoqing say this, she was delighted, but also a little worried. She asked, "But His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince... the princess won't allow you to take a concubine... ah..."
Wei Shaoqing's outer robe was still neat and tidy, but Bai Ruyue in front of him already had a blush on her face.
"They may not agree, but what if Yuan Zhao makes a mistake first?" Wei Shaoqing said.
Bai Ruyue met Wei Shaoqing's gaze, understood something, smiled and kissed him, "Thank you, husband. Yue Niang can finally get what she wanted."
Feeling Bai Ruyue's fiery teasing, Wei Shaoqing was confused and infatuated. He had no intention of returning home and picked her up and walked towards the bed.
"Yue Niang has suffered so much for so many years. Your husband will definitely not let Yue Niang just be a concubine..."
"My dear, are you going to..." Bai Ruyue was a little incredulous.
Wei Shaoqing smiled evilly, loving Bai Ruyue's delicate appearance. He kissed her until she was breathless.
"How about letting Yue Niang and the princess become equal wives?"
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Yuan Zhao was so angry that she almost laughed. She really underestimated Wei Shaoqing's bottom line.
Fushan in front of him lowered his head, wondering if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and General Huo would beat the prince consort again if they knew about this.
Mo Feng has been monitoring Wei Tianci recently, and naturally told Yuan Zhao that Wei Tianci imitated Yuan Musheng in every way.
"Aside from Wei Tianci, Bai has also been attending many banquets for officials' wives in the capital lately. Because she has a son known as a genius, she's been very successful."
After hearing this, Yuan Zhao glanced at Gan Tang and said, "Before the Hundred Days Banquet, make Bai Ruyue's name even more famous."
"Yes." Gan Tang replied.
Yuan Zhao thought of something and continued, "Send someone to spread the word that Wei Tianci has the demeanor of Wei Shaoqing back then."
Isn't he imitating Mu Sheng? Instead of being a stand-in for his half-brother, why not just be a stand-in for his father?
Now that Yuan Musheng has not appeared in the capital, not many people will remember him, and the Bai family will have no chance to harm him.
Mo Feng then understood that after returning to the capital, the princess had been controlling everything from behind.
Yuan Zhao thought for a moment and then instructed Fushan:
"Go to the Bai family at night... Remember to bring some people..."
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