The Third Prince looked at the woman with a gloomy gaze. He had really underestimated her. He thought he could easily control her, but instead, he was the one being controlled.
Why was he so stuck in his chest, unable to let go of this feeling?
The third prince was furious. He flicked his sleeves, turned around, and walked out.
That very evening, Lin Yuxin sent a message to the Emperor, telling him exactly what had happened at the Third Prince's residence.
Then it was none of her business anymore, until three days later when Shangguan Yan sent her a message saying she was ready! Lin Yuxin didn't even show her face.
The Emperor simply sent someone to escort her out of the capital.
As for the Third Prince's dream of becoming emperor, it was also shattered. Although his Gu worms were cured, the Third Prince suffered nerve damage and often talked in his sleep at night, saying that he was the emperor.
However, he was awake during the day, but had no recollection of what he did at night. It was a bit like sleepwalking; he didn't remember what he did at night after waking up.
When the emperor learned of this, he immediately bestowed upon him the title of Prince Yi, with his fief located in Taiyuan City, west of the Xia Kingdom. He was to depart in three days.
He wasn't even given a chance to cry and complain.
Lin Yuxin didn't care what would happen to Shangguan Yan when she went back; she also settled into a peaceful life of resting and recuperating during her pregnancy.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Lin Yuxin spent her days either resting in the Prince's Mansion or visiting the Lin or Zhao Mansions. In her spare time, she would think of Li Xiaochen. She was afraid that one day she would not be able to resist and would pack her bags and go to Jibei City to find him.
So she didn't want to be idle. Now, if there's a banquet in the capital and she gets an invitation, she'll go. Even if she doesn't get an invitation, she'll still go, shamelessly.
She just goes wherever there's excitement, and now she's keeping up with all the gossip in the capital.
Lin Yuxin was previously famous because of her legendary reputation as an official, and even more mysterious reputation among ordinary people.
The main reason I'm famous now is that I'm always at the forefront of gossip.
"Where did Princess Pingning go to watch the excitement yesterday?"
"This time it seems to be Minister Wang, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works. I heard that he was having an affair with his sister-in-law and was caught in the act by his brother. They weren't even dressed! Two patches of snow-white skin were displayed to everyone without any reservation. No one present dared to look too closely."
"As a result, Princess Pingning kept getting involved and would occasionally chime in, which angered Lord Wang's elder brother so much that he grabbed a knife and killed his wife."
"Lord Wang was terrified. If it weren't for his official position, he probably would have been killed by his elder brother. Tell me, how dare this princess be so audacious!"
"Who says otherwise? A pregnant woman, listening to gossip all day long, how come I never realized Princess Pingning was such a gossip?"
There's a lot of gossip about Lin Yuxin in the capital these days, but people in ancient times didn't have many hobbies, so it was nice to listen to some gossip.
Therefore, whenever Lin Yuxin was seen going out, there was bound to be some gossip, and she would always be followed by a string of people.
Being at the forefront of gossip.
And sure enough, Lin Yuxin went out again today.
"Oh! Where did Princess Pingning go today?"
A roadside vendor's eyes lit up when he saw Lin Yuxin, and he asked her enthusiastically.
"Uncle Zhou, I'm going to Lord Liu's house at the Nine Cities Military Command today. They're holding a birthday banquet for Madam Liu. I'm going to take a look!"
Lin Yuxin walked down the street and spoke to the vendors with the same enthusiasm, without any airs.
Xueying and Lieyan, who followed behind, both looked helpless. Their princess was pregnant and still causing so much trouble! This wasn't going to a banquet; it was just joining in the fun again.
"Really? Oh dear, when you come back in a bit, Princess, would you like to come to my stall for a chat?"
Old Zhou immediately gave Lin Yuxin a few chestnuts and oranges from his stall and warmly invited her to come over and sit down in a bit.
"Okay! I'll be there in a bit!"
Lin Yuxin answered with a smile, and then headed towards the Liu residence.
Every now and then, ordinary people, vendors, or business owners would bring food to Lin Yuxin, chat for a bit, and ask where she was going, so they would know who would have the next piece of gossip to share.
People of status will naturally attend the banquet, while ordinary people can only wait until Lin Yuxin comes out, then bring her some food and try to get some information out of her. She will then kindly tell everyone about the exciting sequel.
When they leisurely arrived at the Liu residence, Xueying and Lieyan were carrying and wearing bundles of food, such as mung bean cakes and fried dough sticks—basically everything that could be found on the street!
Lin Yuxin refused all other valuable gifts. In the past, some people had given her jewelry or money, but she refused them all, saying that she was pregnant and wanted to eat delicious food.
After that, the people gradually started only sending food.
I would buy some of everything I didn't have and keep it on hand, and I would also give it to Lin Yuxin when I met her.
In just half a month, Lin Yuxin became the darling of Beijing with her affability and gossip skills.
"The Regent's Consort has arrived! The Regent's Palace is sending... a bowl of wontons? A pack of walnut pastries?"
The doorman who was announcing the gifts at the entrance almost cried when he saw the two packages Lin Yuxin handed him! Who gives away these snacks as gifts? And judging by the looks of them, they can't possibly finish them all!
"Hmm! Not bad, a good young man!"
Lin Yuxin popped a red date into her mouth, patted the servant on the shoulder encouragingly, and said in a serious tone.
"Your Highness, you're too kind. This way, please!"
The servant, with a pained expression, forced a smile and spoke to Lin Yuxin before leading the way inside.
Lin Yuxin is the Regent's wife and is highly regarded by the Emperor, so he dared not neglect her and could only personally escort her in.
When the servant brought Lin Yuxin to the banquet hall, the once lively hall instantly fell silent.
The ladies and young women inside all looked at Lin Yuxin as she walked in, their expressions varied.
Lin Yuxin is now more than two months pregnant and her belly is starting to show, but she is wearing loose clothes so it's not obvious yet.
"Ahem! The Regent's Consort has arrived! What an honor to the Liu family! I'll have my son serve you a cup of tea in a moment!"
When Madam Liu saw Lin Yuxin, her heart skipped a beat. She had a bad feeling. She had heard that the Regent's Consort was always involved in gossip whenever she went out lately. And today she actually came to her residence? She didn't remember sending the Consort an invitation.
But since they've already come, she can't just kick them out; she has to treat them well, or she'll be the one who suffers!
"Madam Liu, you're too kind. Today is Madam Liu's birthday banquet. We should be offering you tea from Young Master Liu, after all, it wasn't easy for him to grow up to be this big!"
Lin Yuxin leisurely walked to Madam Liu's side and sat down in the seat of honor, while Madam Liu got up and sat in the first seat on the left.
After all, Lin Yuxin was the one with the highest status present. She was not only a princess, but also a first-rank noblewoman, the regent's wife, and a favorite of the emperor.
Who among those present dared to provoke her? Even the two ladies of marquises present did not dare to provoke her.
As Lin Yuxin moved and spoke, Madam Liu's face stiffened. What exactly did the princess mean? What was she implying?
"Hehe, Your Highness is right! Lord Liu has also sacrificed a lot for this child."
Madam Liu looked very happy, which made all the ladies around her envious, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.
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