Chapter 248: Mutual Control
"Princess, now that the matter has been brought to light, I won't hide it from you. If I had let Heng'er's temper run its course, I wouldn't have lost the previous marriage with the Ji family, ruining my years of planning. This time, it was Min'er who was the first to take action against Ruolan, and he's bound to feel resentful. If I don't let him vent his resentment, I wonder what else he'll do."
Princess Taining angrily said, "Is he venting his hatred to take my daughter's life? Not to mention that Min'er didn't do anything to Yao Ruolan, even if he did kill her, would a princess be expected to pay for her life with that bitch?"
Looking at her angry expression, Yao lowered her eyes slightly and said calmly, "You misunderstood. Min'er was raised by me. How could I harm her life, not to mention that she is pregnant with my grandson. The poison was planted, and it won't cause any harm before the birth. When Min'er gives birth, I will remove the poison. When we have the child, I will naturally persuade Heng'er to live a good life with Min'er. Ruolan, you also know that as long as the Queen Mother is here, the imperial decree will be forever valid."
Seeing that the princess remained silent, she said, "The prince's affairs cannot afford to fail. You know the situation I'm in at the Marquis's residence. The Marquis and the Crown Prince are extremely wary of me, and Heng'er knows nothing. If I weren't completely helpless, I wouldn't resort to such a desperate measure."
Princess Taining sighed, "I'm naturally grateful for your sacrifice for your brother. I'm willing to do my best, but I can't be with my Min'er. I only have this one daughter in my life."
Yao thought for a moment and said, "The Spring Examination is coming soon. I did this to comfort Heng'er. He doesn't understand the poison, and I've told him that it only takes effect during childbirth. It wouldn't hurt to detoxify Min'er now."
As she spoke, she took out a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve and placed it on the table.
Without waiting for Princess Taining's response, he stood up and said, "The courtyard where they lived was burned down and needs repairs. If you're worried, Princess, you can let Min'er stay at home for a few days. I'll have Heng'er come and pick her up in person later."
Princess Taining looked at her, and Yao said calmly, "This is also for Min'er's own good. The capital will not be peaceful these days."
After saying this, Yao left, leaving the eldest princess sitting in a daze on the chair.
She knew that both she and Prince Yong's Mansion could not do without Yao.
But Min'er was not involved in it, so she wanted Yao to let Min'er go because of their years of friendship.
She only has this one daughter, so she can accept even a divorce.
But Yao obviously didn't mean that.
She even faintly heard a threat in the last sentence.
The more she thought about Yao, the more frightened she became.
At this time, Wei Yuanmin, who knew that Yao had left, walked in from outside.
"Mom, what did she say?"
Princess Taining weakly repeated Yao's intentions, then handed her the porcelain bottle. "She wants you to return. The antidote should be real. But the specifics of how to proceed are up to you."
She would not force her daughter. She didn't want Wei Yuanmin to return to the Marquis' Mansion from the bottom of her heart. If Yao could control her, she might be able to control Yao.
She didn't believe that Yao really dared to tear her face apart.
Wei Yuanmin was silent for a long time, but he finally felt unwilling to give in. "If I don't go back, won't that mean I'm helping that bastard couple?"
Princess Taining shook her head and said, "Silly child, you are still so young and have a long life ahead of you. Why would you risk yourself just to get angry with someone?"
Wei Yuanmin said firmly, "I just can't swallow this anger. Mother, there's no need to persuade me. I want to marry her, and I will bear any consequences myself."
Princess Taining didn't know who her daughter resembled in her stubborn personality. If not, she would not have agreed to this marriage in the first place.
At that time, it was already known to everyone that Zhao Heng had a lover, and she did not want her daughter to get involved in this mess.
Unfortunately, I can't persuade
Now, I still can’t persuade him.
She closed her eyes and said, "Forget it. Since you have made up your mind, it's up to you. But you must remember that no matter what happens, mother will always help you."
Wei Yuanmin couldn't help but stepped forward and hugged the eldest princess: "I know, mother, don't worry, I will be fine."
Zhao Heng had been able to attack her before, but it was all deliberate and unintentional. Now that she was on guard, she wouldn't fall for his trick so easily.
A bone-chilling resentment flashed in her eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.
Ji Yunshu waited for the show to begin, and after a few days, there was no movement from the Yao family.
Most of the house where Zhao Wei Yuanmin lived was burned down. Yao sent people to repair it, and it turned out to be better than before.
After the house was repaired, Zhao Heng went to the princess's mansion in person to bring Wei Yuanmin back.
Ji Yunshu didn't expect that Wei Yuanmin actually came back.
She felt horrified just thinking about it.
I couldn't help but ask Zhao Shen: "What do you think Wei Yuanmin is thinking? Isn't it good to live a good life?"
Can’t even death cure love addiction?
Zhao Heng wished she was dead, and Yao was even more sinister and vicious. She dared to come back like this. How much did she think she hated her own life?
Zhao Shen looked at her curious and horrified expression and said with a smile, "Not everyone in this world is like you. You knew Zhao Heng would harm you, but you still decisively left him even though you had already married him. Most people would be blinded by hatred and want revenge."
In fact, Ji Yunshu's normal action after catching Zhao Heng cheating on her on the wedding night should have been to marry Zhao Heng and then find a way to kill Zhao Heng and Yao Ruolan.
Ji Yunshu understood what he meant. If that was the case, she might have a revenge script.
It’s a pity that she is not the original owner and does not have so much resentment towards Zhao Heng.
The first thing to think about is to protect oneself, not revenge.
"So, you mean to say that Wei Yuanmin came back for revenge, just like Yao Ruolan?"
Yao Ruolan came back after being missing for such a long time, probably to take revenge on Wei Yuanmin.
"Otherwise, what do you think Wei Yuanmin is? He was poisoned, and he still wanted to come back and ask Zhao Heng to change his mind?"
Ji Yunshu sighed, "When will this cycle of revenge end?"
She was tired of watching these two women. They could live the rest of their lives in peace if they just left, but they just couldn't get over it and trapped themselves in this backyard fighting endlessly.
Zhao Shen knew that she was soft-hearted and didn't say anything else.
But he knew in his heart that one of these two women had to die before this matter would be resolved.
Ji Yunshu suddenly asked, "Zhao Heng doesn't know about these things yet, right?"
Zhao Heng was going to take part in the Spring Examination, so he went to the academy after the New Year and rarely went home these days.
Even if he went to pick up Wei Yuanmin in person, Yao would probably not tell him the truth.
Zhao Shen said, "The exam is about to begin. Yao will definitely not tell him, so there's no need for us to get involved."
Ji Yunshu nodded: "Let them make trouble, it's just a matter of poison, how do we solve it?"
In addition to Zhao Shen, there were three other people around them who were poisoned.
Since Wei Yuanmin was willing to come back, the poison in his body must have been cured.
The other two are in trouble now.
Especially the emperor, he has lost his temper more and more frequently recently and his emotions are clearly out of control.
Zhao Shen smiled and said, "All this trouble has not been in vain. Taoist Yichen has already got a clue."
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