Chapter 16 Chapter 16 He has no interest in being a child of Ye Yunzheng...
"Doctor." Jing Yao's beautiful eyes widened in an instant. She grabbed the doctor's sleeve, forced herself to calm down, and forced a smile that was uglier than crying. "Please keep this a secret for me. They say that you can't publicize it in the first three months, otherwise you will lose the baby."
The doctor had also witnessed many fights in the mansions of wealthy families, and he thought that this concubine was probably not favored and was afraid of being framed.
"Okay, don't worry, Auntie. I'll tell everyone that you ate something raw or cold, and I'll just prescribe two doses of medicine."
"Thank you very much."
After sending the doctor away, Yun Qiao couldn't hold back any longer: "Auntie, it's not true, is it?"
Jing Yao felt a headache and thought she was so unlucky. She could still think so much at this critical moment. Could it be that she was right? Was the prince really incompetent?
Another secret that was silenced.
He Anting finally sent Xue Ningzhen away to his own yard. Today's meeting could not be said to be good or bad, it was just ordinary.
He was more concerned about the consequences of this marriage.
If it must be done, the King of Yin will try every possible means to win him over, and he will be exposed over time.
As for the wife's wishes, it doesn't matter. The husband and wife are one. The wife only needs to take care of matters related to the He family. Even if King Yin really gets into trouble and falls, it will not affect her status and identity.
He Anting reluctantly persuaded himself to accept this future partner so that he wouldn't be too resistant.
"Master." Qing Wu followed behind and carried the food tray into the yard. He Anting looked at the food tray. There were three plates on it, one containing milk pastry, the other sesame cake, and sugar-steamed cheese.
"Is there someone inside?" He Anting's eyes lit up a little.
"yes."
He Anting went to the room and after opening the door, he looked puzzled and walked into the room to look around: "Where is the person?"
Qing Wu was stunned for a moment, then walked into the house quickly: "It was still there just now. I brought it here myself. Auntie also agreed to it. The Yangmei plate is empty."
He Anting's face was as cold as ice, and his expression was indistinguishable. Qing Wu also realized that his master was in a very bad mood. This concubine Jing was so bold that she dared to stand up her master without saying a word.
Jing Yao naturally realized later that it was not a good idea to stand up He Anting. He Anting was in a high position and had great power. She was so frightened that she ran away without saying a word.
At least tell Qingwu.
She pounded her head in frustration.
At least he helped me, at least he won't do anything to me now.
Jing Yao lay on the bed with lifeless eyes.
This child is a wrong life and should not have been born. Thinking of this, Jing Yao's eyes felt a little sore. After all, it is a life, and she still feels reluctant to give it up.
But there was no other way. If the truth came out, she and her child would both be thrown into the pig cage.
Everyone must die.
Drink abortion pills? Too eye-catching, and there's Ningxiang, the spy, in the yard. Pretend to fall accidentally? Too painful, too painful, she's so afraid of pain. Smell musk? One ounce of musk costs one ounce of gold, and she has no money.
Jing Yao sighed, becoming even more distressed and unable to eat.
"Auntie, auntie, the prince is here." Yun Qiao suddenly rushed into the room. Jing Yao sat up abruptly, and the master and servant hurriedly dressed up.
Ye Yunzheng lifted the door curtain and entered the room. Jing Yao, who hadn't even finished combing her hair yet, suddenly stood up and saluted: "Prince."
Ye Yunzheng strode towards her and suddenly picked her up sideways: "Yao'er, I have good news to tell you."
Jing Yao suddenly flew into the air, feeling a little flattered, which made Yun Qiao's heart suddenly tighten. The aunt already had a child, and the prince was too reckless.
Ye Yunzheng carried her to the bedside and said, "Big brother said that I have done a good job this month. He asked me to go on a two-month mission to Jiangnan. When I come back, I will be the Minister of Personnel."
Jing Yao's eyes lit up. "Outward Bound?" That meant he wasn't at home, and as He's wife, everyone else might go along, leaving her alone...
"Congratulations, Prince. Congratulations, Prince." Jing Yao couldn't help but smile and praise sincerely.
"Will you accompany me then?"
Jing Yao paused, disbelief in her eyes. How could this be possible? Absolutely not.
"Sir, you've been gone for such a long time. The young lady will miss you. Besides, my mother is seriously ill. I will be worried if you're gone for such a long time."
She tried her best to refuse.
Whether she was willing or not was secondary. He would never ask her to leave, so Jing Yao was not particularly worried.
Sure enough, Ye Yunzheng showed a hesitant expression.
Outside the door, Ningxiang raised her voice under the eaves, "Sir, the young mistress asked me to ask when you are free, saying that she has something important to discuss."
Ye Yunzheng looked irritated upon hearing this, and felt a little breathless. It was as if He was omnipresent, always putting pressure on him in the name of concern. He wanted to act like a husband, but if his tone was a little harsh, she would burst into tears, and every few days the county lady would scold him.
His eyes fell on Jing Yao's fair face, and he made up his mind to take Yao'er with him on his trip to the south of the Yangtze River.
"I'm leaving first. Yao'er, have a good rest. I'll come to see you another day." Ye Yunzheng paused, leaned over and kissed her on the cheek.
For some reason, Jing Yao always has a sweet fruity fragrance that makes people want to taste it.
Unfortunately, the outside was urging him to leave, so Ye Yunzheng had to get up and leave.
Not long after, rewards arrived from the palace, along with an imperial edict to confer him the title of Deputy Director of the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Honors. The Ministry of Personnel was the head of the Six Ministries, and he would be able to move from the Hanlin Academy to the Ministry of Personnel tomorrow, which was also a preparation for his future promotion in the Ministry of Personnel.
The whole Lingyun Marquis's mansion was filled with joy. He was planning to hold an elegant gathering and formally invited high-ranking officials in the capital in her name.
The mansion was completely busy. Jing Yao lived in seclusion in a corner, no one cared about her, and the elegant gathering naturally had nothing to do with her.
The morning sickness disappeared from that day on, and the baby in her belly was very well-behaved. Jing Yao was not willing to give up and kept jumping around every day, but she did not feel any discomfort at all.
Jing Yao stood by the lake, shadows slanting across the horizon, wondering how likely it was that she would "slip" and fall into the lake, causing an accident.
She knew a little bit of water, so she wouldn't drown herself. She wondered if she could soak in the lake for half a day. Thinking of this, she moved her feet forward.
Until a damp and cool feeling spread from the soles of my feet to the top of my head.
She woke up as if from a dream, and hurriedly walked into the pavilion with her skirt lifted up. Her face was pale. She was really confused. Why would she be so self-deprecating?
Jing Yao comforted herself that she was just frightened and all kinds of evil ways came out.
Her shoes and socks were wet. She suppressed the uneasiness in her heart and hurried back to Lanxiang Pavilion. She quickly asked Yunqiao to boil water. She took off her shoes and socks, and stepped her snow-white and beautiful feet on the carpet.
Through the misty mother-of-pearl screen, He Anting looked at the figure calmly.
She was wearing a lake green jacket, like a touch of green on the branches in the early morning, with her hair tied in a bun at the back of her head, and her whole body was very plain.
He always solves problems.
He Anting was very unhappy when he was stood up. Over the years, no one had ever dared to stand him up.
The moment he followed his heart and stepped into Jing Yao's house, the taboos erected high above him made his alarm bells ring.
Reason told him that this was an extremely shameful act and he should not do it. He was in a high position and should be self-disciplined and not do anything out of the ordinary.
But another voice said that he was already in such a high position, but he still had to be restricted. Isn't that boring?
He Anting was lost in thought, and suddenly felt that it was unnecessary for him to abide by that line.
He has decided to take her in, so there is no doubt that she will be his in the future.
So he can now exercise his rights.
Although He Anting was strong, he still maintained some rationality. He thought considerately that Jing Yao might need time to adapt.
He has been an official for many years and knows very well how to proceed step by step.
"Why did you leave yesterday?" A low voice suddenly sounded, startling the jade-carved figure.
Jing Yao suddenly looked up, startled by the towering figure, nearly screaming out loud. She hadn't expected a strange man to appear in the room, the same man who had been giving her nightmares day and night. "W-why are you in my room?" She didn't care about the offense, her autumn eyes widened in fear and alertness, staring at him in disbelief.
This is the uncle's house, and it's in the backyard. How could he do this?
"You stood me up yesterday." He Anting approached her and narrated calmly.
Just for this? Jing Yao couldn't help but feel a little confused: "I, I suddenly felt unwell yesterday, and Qing Wu was not at home, so I didn't have time to explain. Even if I left without saying goodbye, you can't force your way into my room."
Jing Yao's face turned pale. Her words of refusal and scolding had no deterrent effect, and she even followed his lead and began to prove herself.
Jing Yao thought that He Anting came to kill her but she never thought that He Anting had other thoughts about her.
After all, there are a lot of women who are more beautiful and outstanding than her, and he admits that she is coquettish and frivolous, and he usually hates such women the most.
The most likely possibility is that yesterday's act of standing someone up really challenged He Anting's bottom line. As a high-ranking official, he might be the only one who stood others up and has never been stood up by anyone.
"Sir, I was wrong about what happened yesterday. Please be magnanimous and forgive me this time." Jing Yao said humbly.
"Your shoes and socks are wet." He Anting lowered his eyes and spoke bluntly.
Jing Yao's face flushed suddenly. "Huh?" What was there to say? His concern was strange. Why did he care about her wet shoes and socks?
The red and white round toes bend back and forth in a cramped manner, which is very suitable for playing with in the palm of your hand.
He Anting's eyes flickered. When he was about to use the favor she owed him to play with her feet, Yun Qiao's voice came before her: "Auntie, I made some ginger soup. You can drink some to drive away the cold."
Jing Yao subconsciously rushed over and pushed He Anting to hide behind the screen.
"Oh ok, I-I'll change my clothes first."
He Anting was not paying attention for a moment and was pushed behind the screen by her. He frowned: "What are you doing?"
Jing Yao said cautiously and awkwardly, "You should hide first."
He Anting was a little unhappy. He would know why he was hiding sooner or later.
Jing Yao was very nervous. She tried her best to be careful not to offend He Anting. After settling everyone down, Jing Yao went out from behind the screen. Yun Qiao was squatting on the ground packing her shoes and socks.
"Okay, okay, go out now. I want to take a nap." Jing Yao pretended to yawn.
Yun Qiao glanced at her dress, which she hadn't changed. She was a little confused and was about to ask Ning Xiang when she came in uninvited. She said impatiently, "Where has your aunt gone? I can't find her anywhere."
Jing Yao's tone suddenly lowered: "Miss Ningxiang, is there anything you want to talk to me about? I was just strolling in the yard."
"Drink this." Ningxiang put down the food tray in her hand neither lightly nor heavily. Jingyao carefully opened the pot of something that was still steaming, and inside was a black and bitter soup.
Jing Yao covered her nose with a serious expression: "What, what is this?"
It stinks so bad that she almost vomits from the smell.
Ningxiang smiled, "This is a folk remedy that Aunt Cui found for you. It's a medicine to regulate a woman's body and help her to have a baby. The young lady specially asked me to bring it to you. I hope Aunt Cui can give birth to a child for the prince."
Jing Yao's face turned pale, and she suppressed the nausea: "Do I have to drink it?"
"Of course, the young lady also specifically told me to make sure I watch my aunt drink."
Jing Yao had a bitter face and hesitated. Under Ningxiang's constant urging, she held her breath, tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp. Yun Qiao felt sorry for her and quickly stuffed a candied fruit into her mouth.
Ningxiang took the bowl back and reported with satisfaction.
"Go out, I want to sleep for a while." Jing Yao ordered weakly, still thinking about the man behind the screen.
Yun Qiao worriedly instructed: "If you feel uncomfortable, remember to call me."
After she left, Jing Yao lowered her eyes and rested until a pair of black boots appeared in her peripheral vision. Then her cheeks were suddenly pinched and she lifted them up almost quickly.
He Anting's face turned grim. He used his knuckles to force her to open her plump, moist lips and ordered in a cold voice, "Spit it out."
Even if he took precautions, he couldn't be foolproof. It was a stretch for He Anting to tolerate this. After all, he was the one who took the person away. But he had no interest in being the father of Ye Yunzheng's child.
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