"A concubine?" The Empress Dowager raised an eyebrow. "When did the Crown Prince of Song take a concubine?"
The Shen family had distinguished themselves in battle, and Shen Zhiyi, with her status, was even qualified to enter the Eastern Palace, but in the end she married into a third-rate family. Therefore, when Song Yuxiu proposed to her, he said that he would only have one partner in this life.
Even the Emperor knows about this.
He's only been married for two years and he's already taking a concubine?
Shen Zhiyi is the apple of the Duke of Zhenguo's eye; the Shen family will surely be dissatisfied with this treatment.
"That's true. It happened so suddenly, I didn't even notice. What's wrong with Song Yuxiu? Why didn't he save his wife first?"
“I just saw those two exchanging glances; there’s definitely something going on between them.”
"I knew it! The Shen family girl I know isn't such a narrow-minded and petty person. Why would she get into a conflict with someone? If someone were to steal my husband, I'd push her into the water, no doubt..."
I'd love to kill that little slut!
...
People are adept at changing their stance depending on the wind.
Seeing that the Empress Dowager and the Regent were clearly on Shen Zhiyi's side, they naturally began to fan the flames.
"The Pear Blossom Gathering I hosted was for distinguished noble families in the capital, and you brought a concubine to attend?" The Empress Dowager suddenly spoke sharply, "Song Yuxiu, are you giving her too much credit, or..."
"They think that any Tom, Dick, or Harry can enter my banquets!"
"No, no!" Song Yuxiu hurriedly pushed Lin Yaoyao away. "She's not my concubine, she's just my mother's savior!"
Caught off guard,
Lin Yaoyao fell to one side.
The pain brought tears to her eyes instantly.
She looked at Song Yuxiu in disbelief, her eyes red with tears, but he had no time to feel sorry for her.
"Yes, Your Majesty, she is indeed my mother's benefactor, and definitely not my brother's concubine!"
Regent: "So, she has absolutely no connection with Prince Song?"
Song Yuxiu knelt on the ground, nodding repeatedly, "Absolutely no relation!"
"Then it seems I misunderstood." The Regent's tone was also nonchalant and indifferent.
At this moment, the imperial physician arrived, and Hongrui and Lühe helped Chenzhi to the side room.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness, please rest assured, the Crown Prince's wife is fine. She was just frightened after falling into the water and will need to rest for a while. I will go and prescribe some medicine."
As for whether Lin Yaoyao lives or dies, no one cares.
——
The Pear Blossom Gathering, which was supposed to be a great event, ended in this way.
Eunuch Cao, who served the Empress Dowager, personally escorted Shen Zhiyi back to her residence, and the old lady fawned over her.
Eunuch Cao only said, "The Shen family's daughter is someone the Empress Dowager watched grow up and cherishes dearly. If she suffers any injustice, not only the Empress Dowager, but even the Emperor himself might not be able to forgive your Marquis's family."
The old lady was startled and responded repeatedly.
After seeing off Eunuch Cao, the old lady went to visit Shen Zhiyi, bringing her many tonics and instructing Song Yuxiu to take good care of her.
He turned around and entered Xuanfang Courtyard.
Lin Yaoyao was a good swimmer and was perfectly fine; she was just pretending to be drowning and weak.
Upon seeing the old lady arrive, he even rose shakily to bow.
"Lin Yaoyao, I warned you long ago not to cause any more trouble."
"Grandma, what happened today is really not my fault. It was all an accident."
"I'm old, not blind. You know perfectly well what happened." The old lady gestured to the maid beside her, "Cover her mouth and beat her!"
"Beat her until she behaves!"
Lin Yaoyao's pupils dilated.
Before she could even struggle, her mouth was stuffed with a strip of cloth, and a few slaps added some color to her pale face.
When Song Yuxiu heard that Lin Yaoyao had been beaten by her grandmother, he was naturally heartbroken.
So, after nightfall, taking advantage of Shen Zhiyi's rest, he secretly sneaked into Xuanfang Courtyard again.
Shen Zhiyi had only been dozing; she was just about to open her eyes when she heard the door open. She frowned slightly.
That bastard is back again?
Faintly, I could hear footsteps.
Getting closer and closer,
The sound stopped right beside the bed. As she got closer, Shen Zhiyi smelled a sweet scent mingled with the aroma of medicine on the person. Her breath caught in her throat, and she suddenly opened her eyes, her pupils dilating instantly…
The next second,
His mouth had been covered.
"Shh—" He gestured for Shen Zhi to be quiet.
Xiao Zhongxuan!
Why is he here?
Shen Zhiyi gritted her teeth, the sound of her heartbeat suddenly amplified in her ears, so intense it made her heart tremble.
When he let go, Shen Zhiyi asked anxiously, "What are you doing here? Are you crazy? What if someone finds out?"
“I was very careful, and no one noticed,” Xiao Zhongxuan said with a smile.
"you……"
"I heard you fell into the water, and I was really worried, so I came to check on you." Xiao Zhongxuan stared intently at her. "How are you? Is anything bothering you?"
He was handsome; under the dim light, his eyes looked at even dogs with deep affection.
Moreover, they were worried about being overheard, and they were standing very close together.
The surrounding air seemed to ignite instantly, the oxygen burned, and it became so thin that it was suffocating.
"I'm fine."
"Did that person push you into the water?"
Shen Zhiyi chuckled softly: "Why wasn't it me who pushed her?"
"You believe you won't."
His eyes were resolute, as if he trusted her wholeheartedly.
When Shen Zhiyi saw him, her heart stirred, and she coughed twice before looking away.
"Alright, you should go now." Shen Zhiyi was worried that Song Yuxiu might suddenly turn back.
But unexpectedly, the next second,
He suddenly reached out and touched her forehead.
"Madam, your forehead is very hot; you have a fever."
"This is none of your business, you should leave now." Shen Zhiyi was indeed feeling dizzy and feverish. She wanted to drive Xiao Zhongxuan away, but she couldn't muster any strength in her hands and feet.
The spring water is cold, and Chen Zhiyi is indeed feverish.
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