Princess Mansion.
The eldest princess had a total of twenty-five daughters, two of whom were her biological daughters, and the rest were all adopted daughters.
Among the twenty-five, in addition to the biological daughters, there are fifteen who are more favored. These seventeen daughters all live in the princess's mansion.
The princess's mansion was big enough for each of her seventeen daughters to have a separate courtyard.
Qingcheng Courtyard.
The bedroom door was tightly closed.
A young woman was lying on the bed, her face pale and haggard.
"Miss, why are you so depressed? Why are you looking for death when you are fine?" The middle-aged woman beside her sighed.
The woman's surname is Pan. She has taken care of Zhao Qingcheng since she was a child and is her confidante.
She was not paying attention and found that the young lady had jumped into the river, which scared her to death.
Fortunately, no one was hurt.
"Mammy, I don't want to either, but I really can't live anymore..." Zhao Qingcheng put her hands on her abdomen and tears couldn't help falling.
Nanny Pan looked at her abdomen and sighed again: "Miss...how could you be so confused? You are a daughter of gold, and he is just a small guard..."
"Mammy, but I like him and I can't control my heart." Zhao Qingcheng's eyes were red.
"The princess has spent so much time and effort on you, hoping that you will marry into a good family. You are like this..."
When the young lady was five or six years old, she was noticed by the eldest princess and brought into the princess's mansion. She was carefully cultivated and became proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
The princess has spent too much time and effort on the young lady. If she finds that she has failed, the consequences will be disastrous.
"If Mother knew, she would definitely not let me go, nor would she let him go." Zhao Qingcheng's voice rose. "Why did you save me? If I died, at least I could protect him."
After Zhao Qingcheng finished speaking, she began to sob, her cries filled with despair.
"Miss, don't worry. There must be a way." Nanny Pan advised.
"There's no other way. I have nowhere else to go." Zhao Qingcheng said in a crying voice.
"Miss, I really have a way." Nanny Pan said with a serious expression.
Zhao Qingcheng looked at Nanny Pan: "Mammy, what's the solution? Teach me..."
"Get rid of this child," said Madam Pan. "I have a secret method that can restore the young lady to her virginity."
Zhao Qingcheng hesitated for a moment and shook her head: "Mammy, the child is innocent. I can't bear to leave him. If he really can't live, I would rather die with him."
Nanny Pan frowned.
"There is another way, but it's a bit more risky."
"Madam, please tell me quickly." Zhao Qingcheng said. Anyway, the situation will not get worse than it is now.
"Miss, do you know who saved you today?" asked Nanny Pan.
Zhao Qingcheng frowned: "Who is it?"
"He is the eldest son of the great general who guards the country, the Minister of the Supreme Court, Gu Huainian." said the old nanny.
"Gu Huainian, I know him. Sixth sister likes him very much." Zhao Qingcheng said.
The sixth sister was more favored than her. She had outstanding looks, and was an expert in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. She was quite famous for her talent and had been conferred the title of county lady. Her mother intended to let her marry Gu Huainian.
This shows that the mother values Gu Huainian very much.
That's right, he is the eldest son of the great general who guards the country. He is a third-rank official at such a young age and has a bright future. Naturally, his mother wants to win him over.
"If the young lady can marry Gu Huainian..." Nanny Pan said meaningfully.
Zhao Qingcheng was stunned.
This matter is indeed very risky. Once discovered, she will be completely finished.
However, if it succeeds, both her life and the child's life can be saved.
Well, the worst outcome is death, but there is still a glimmer of hope.
She decided to take a risk and give it a try!
A hint of determination flashed in Zhao Qingcheng's eyes.
"Qingcheng, my daughter!"
Accompanied by a concerned cry, a graceful woman walked in from outside.
The woman had a round face, looked young, had a kind look, and had delicate makeup. She looked to be no more than thirty years old. She exuded a graceful and elegant temperament, which was extremely noble. She was the eldest sister of the current emperor and the eldest princess of the current dynasty.
The eldest princess walked to the bedside. Zhao Qingcheng struggled to get up, but was stopped by the eldest princess.
"You are very weak, don't get up," said the eldest princess.
"Mother...I am an unfilial daughter and have made you worried." Zhao Qingcheng said with red eyes.
"I'm glad you're okay, I'm glad you're okay." The princess said with concern, tapping her forehead lightly and asking angrily, "Why are you so careless?"
"My daughter was walking by the river, she felt dizzy and fell in." Zhao Qingcheng said.
"Be careful next time," the eldest princess advised.
"My daughter was scared to death. She won't dare go to the river next time. This time, it's all thanks to Lord Gu who saved my life." Zhao Qingcheng said.
"Lord Gu?" The eldest princess was obviously interested.
"Master Gu, the Minister of the Dali Temple, is such a good man." Zhao Qingcheng seemed to have thought of something, and her face flushed red, as if there was something difficult to say. "But, mother..."
"Qingcheng, what's wrong?" The eldest princess asked worriedly.
"When Lord Gu rescued my daughter, he saw my body and they had physical contact. Since I was a child, my nanny taught me that a daughter's reputation is the most important. Now, I have lost my reputation. I... I have brought shame to my mother. I am afraid that some rumors will spread in the future and implicate you. Mother, I should become a nun!" Zhao Qingcheng said, her voice becoming more and more urgent.
The eldest princess looked thoughtful.
The Gu family was at its peak of power, so naturally she wanted to establish a relationship with them.
She originally wanted the sixth child to marry Gu Huainian, but she sent the sixth child's portrait to the Gu family several times and took the opportunity to bring him to Madam Gu and Gu Huainian, but the Gu family didn't like him.
It seems that Gu Huainian doesn't like the type of Lao Liu. She had thought about changing her daughter to try another one before.
The eldest princess looked at Zhao Qingcheng. Although her daughter was not as good as the sixth daughter, she was also outstanding in all aspects.
"Qingcheng, what do you think of Gu Huainian?" asked the eldest princess.
Zhao Qingcheng looked a little shy: "Of course it's the best."
"Qingcheng, since Gu Huainian has seen your body, he must take responsibility." said the eldest princess.
"Mother, Lord Gu was trying to save me. If we hold him responsible, will he repay kindness with enmity?" Zhao Qingcheng hesitated.
"What do you mean by ingratitude? Is my daughter not worthy of him? It is his blessing that he marries you!" said the eldest princess.
Zhao Qingcheng said shyly, "It's all up to mother."
"Alright, this princess will take care of this matter for you. Qingcheng, just take a good rest."
"Qingcheng thanks mother."
The eldest princess said a few words and then turned and left.
The shyness on Zhao Qingcheng's face disappeared and became indifferent.
She actually felt very aggrieved about having to marry Gu Huainian.
How about the eldest son of the general who defends the country? How about the Supreme Court Minister?
None of them were what she liked.
She already has someone in her heart, and choosing Gu Huainian was just a last resort.
Just bear with it, for the sake of the baby in your belly and for Zhu Lang.
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