Naturally, the others dispersed immediately.
Only Zhu Jia remained standing frozen in place.
After a while, the wife of Marquis Ding'an hurried over and said, "Jia'er, I heard that you caused trouble and got scolded by Master Xiao Xie. How could you be so careless?"
Zhu Jia could no longer endure it, and retorted with red eyes: "How can mother-in-law say that to me? I am only doing this for the greater good, to protect the Crown Prince. It is..."
It was he who deliberately manipulated her, piling up her sins and making her a sinner.
But she couldn't say the following words.
She thought that he at least treated her differently. When they discussed matters together these days, he never looked down on her just because she was a woman. He must have been able to see her abilities.
But she never expected that he would not have any feelings for her at all, but instead wanted to force her to death.
Meng Huaichuan said, "But those remnant soldiers who were spared nearly killed dozens of women. Does that mean the Crown Prince's life is life, but the lives of others are not life?"
Zhu Jia's face froze.
There was disappointment in Meng Huaichuan's eyes: "Father said that the Meng family army was fighting to protect the people of Western Zhou, but my sister only has eyes for the prince."
"I……"
Meng Huaichuan said nothing more and turned away.
The Marquis's wife sighed, "Never mind, at least there weren't any serious consequences. You don't have to bear the burden of this military rank anymore. This is a good opportunity to retire and find a good family to marry."
Zhu Jia's eyes widened: "Are you asking me to give up my power, mother? Absolutely not!"
Once she gives up her power, what's the difference between her and those ladies in the capital?!
"It's better for you to give up your power yourself than to be pulled down by others. I am also thinking about your reputation. If your adoptive father knew about this, he would definitely not let you hold power again. From now on, the affairs of the court will be handed over to General Hu. You can stay in the mansion and get married as soon as possible. Don't do anything reckless!"
The Marquis's wife was more strict than ever this time. She had been feeling guilty about her father's affairs and had indulged her in many ways. Now that she had almost caused a disaster, she would certainly not let it go any longer.
Zhu Jia's face was pale and he stood there powerlessly.
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Xie Xianyu carried Wanruo back to the house. Wanruo pushed him away and said, "I can walk by myself. Don't hold me anymore."
"The imperial physician said your pregnancy is unstable and you need to rest."
Wan Ruo frowned: "I'm a doctor myself, how could I not know? It's about rest, not being treated like a waste. How can you not walk anywhere?"
"You know you're a doctor? You didn't even know you were pregnant for a month."
Wan Ruo hesitated: "How would I know..."
She was well aware of her cold syndrome and that it would be difficult for her to get pregnant. She had never expected to get pregnant so soon, so she naturally wouldn't check her pulse every day to see if she was pregnant, which would only add to her worries.
Xie Xianyu carried her back to Songhe Garden and put her on the bed.
"I asked the imperial physician, and he said that if you are in a good mood and have harmonious sex, the possibility of pregnancy will be greater." Xie Xianyu suddenly looked at her and spoke.
Wanruo was stunned for a moment.
"I just thought about it carefully and I think I figured out the reason."
"What's the reason?" She was still a little confused.
The corners of his lips curled up slightly: "I think you have started to enjoy sex recently."
"ah?"
He approached her, his dark eyes fixed on her: "Xu Wanruo, do you like me?"
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