Chapter 345: Stealing a Chicken, Losing the Rice
When Wei Yuanmin woke up, she knew that her child was gone and she would never have another one. She felt hopeless and lay in bed without saying a word.
She has always been arrogant and strong-willed, which makes Princess Taining very worried.
"Mother knows you are sad. You can tell me what you want to do. Mother will definitely help you."
For Wei Yuanmin, miscarriage was a matter of great harm to her both physically and mentally. Her face was pale and lifeless, and all her strength seemed to have been drained away. She would break out in sweat just by moving.
This was the first time in her life that she had suffered such a severe punishment.
At first she turned a deaf ear to her mother's words. What did she say?
She knew from the beginning that Zhao Heng had someone in his heart, but she didn't think it was a big deal.
All the men in the capital have three wives and four concubines, but whose status as the main wife will be shaken because of this?
She thought that after being married for a long time, Zhao Heng would always be able to see her true feelings.
But Zhao Heng is different from those people. His feelings for Yao Ruolan are deeper than anyone thinks.
Not everyone did. Ji Yunshu must have understood it from the beginning, so she simply broke off the engagement without any hesitation.
But she was Zhao Heng's legal wife after all. He said he would treat her well and gave her a child.
Why did Zhao Heng treat her like this?
Is Yao Ruolan really more important than anything else in his heart?
Whenever she thought of this, she would be overwhelmed by resentment and anger.
Princess Taining saw the expression on her face and continued, "That woman is in our hands now. You can vent your anger however you want. Don't hold it in your heart and make yourself hurt."
Wei Yuanmin clutched the quilt tightly and asked hoarsely, "That bitch is his beloved, how could he agree to hand her over?"
Princess Taining hesitated for a moment. Seeing her daughter staring at her, determined to know the truth, she sighed and said, "I left someone at the Marquis' Mansion. After I took you away that night, the first thing he did was send that woman away. I had someone kidnap her."
Wei Yuanmin sneered twice when he heard this: "He pushed me with his own hands for Yao Ruolan, causing me to lose my child, but afterward he only cared about that bitch's safety. He truly has deep feelings and deep loyalty."
Princess Taining said, "Now you should see his true face clearly. It's up to you whether you want to return to the Marquis' Mansion or not. As for that woman, you can do whatever you want with her."
Princess Taining doesn't want Wei Yuanmin to return to the Marquis' Mansion. She and Zhao Heng have no love for each other as husband and wife, and now they have no children. If she goes back, will they hate each other for the rest of their lives?
Wei Yuanmin said after a moment, "We'll decide later whether I should go back or not. That woman is missing at this critical moment. Anyone can guess that it was you who did it. It's not good for you. You should send her back."
Princess Taining held her cold hand, tears streaming down her face. "My dear, there's no need to put yourself in a difficult position. Mother is not so incapable of handling such a small matter."
Wei Yuanmin's lips twitched, and he forced a smile: "Mother, I won't let myself be wronged. I remember the nanny beside you said that you have a kind of medicine that will make people die slowly after taking it."
Princess Taining was stunned for a moment. It was more like poison than medicine. It would make people suffer from illness and die, and there was no antidote.
Looking at her daughter's frail appearance, she gritted her teeth and said, "Okay, I'll have someone give her the medicine and then let her go."
Wei Yuanmin nodded: "Thank you, mother."
Princess Taining looked at her lovingly and said, "We are mother and daughter. No matter how much you thank me, as long as you are well, I will do anything for you."
This time she was really scared. Wei Yuanmin lost too much blood and almost died.
When Ji Yunshu heard that Zhao Heng had found Yao Ruolan, he had a bad feeling in his heart: "Are you sure she is okay?"
Lu Ru said: "She is fine. I thought she would never come back."
It is too easy for the eldest princess to make someone disappear.
Although it was Zhao Heng who attacked Wei Yuanmin, it was ultimately because of Yao Ruolan.
It seems unbelievable that the princess's mansion was able to release the person safely.
Lan Yin thought thoughtfully: "Maybe it just looks good."
Ji Yunshu thought so too. Anyway, she didn't believe that Wei Yuanmin would let Yao Ruolan go so easily.
Lu Ru continued, "The Second Young Master went to the Princess's Mansion but was turned away. I heard he couldn't even get through the main gate."
Ji Yunshu had already given up hope on Zhao Heng's intelligence: "It's been a few days. He only went to the princess's residence after finding Yao Ruolan. The princess is so kind that she didn't let anyone beat him up."
Lan Yin said, "The Second Young Master must be planning to throw in the towel. After all, if Princess Huimin comes back, life won't be easy for him and Yao Ruolan."
Ji Yunshu also realized that Zhao Heng had delayed going to the princess's mansion for a few days. In addition to looking for Yao Ruolan, more importantly, he didn't want Wei Yuanmin to come back at all.
"It's too late. Some things can't be done the way he wants."
Ji Yunshu sighed.
If he had decided from the beginning to stay with Yao Ruolan and not provoke Wei Yuanmin, things would not have developed to this point.
But now, Wei Yuanmin has lost her child and is hurt.
Given her personality, even if she didn't come back, she would not let Zhao Heng and Yao Ruolan have an easy time.
Lan Yin nodded: "The Second Young Master is still a little willful in his behavior, but Madam Yao is very quiet and has done nothing."
Ji Yunshu curled her lips and said, "She's smart. I'm afraid she knew from the moment the princess took Wei Yuanmin away that these two would never get back together."
Lan Yin was puzzled: "Are you saying that Madam has given up on finding a future for the Second Young Master at the Princess's Mansion?"
Ji Yunshu scoffed, "Stealing a chicken only to lose the rice. Even smart people don't always have everything they want. She can't rely on the Marquis' Mansion, and using Zhao Heng's wife's family is impossible. She only has one last way to go."
That was King Yong.
But this must be the path that Yao is most reluctant to take.
As the master and servant were talking, someone came in to announce, "The young lady from the Prince of Lin'an's mansion is here to visit."
When Ji Yunshu heard that Xiao Yue was coming, he thought of the marriage.
She had been staying in her mansion these past few days, paying attention to Zhao Heng's affairs, and had not heard any movement from the Mobei delegation.
While I was stunned, Xiao Yue had already walked in.
Ji Yunshu stood up to greet her: "What a rare guest! Why did you think of me?"
Xiao Yue smiled and said, "You really know how to enjoy yourself. It's only June and you're already using ice. It's been very hot this year. I don't know how hard this summer will be."
Ji Yunshu pulled her to sit down and asked someone to serve tea: "Let's not talk about how hard it is for others, your palace is also short of ice."
Xiao Yue said, "This stuff is not something you can get just by saying it. Considering the weather this year, the ice we have stored in our mansion may not be enough. But the Queen Mother loves you so much, you shouldn't be short of it."
Ji Yunshu thought about it and she seemed to remember what could be used to make ice, but unfortunately she couldn't remember it. She decided to ask Yichen if he knew the answer.
"You came to me just to get some ice?"
she asked jokingly.
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