Chapter 268 Swearing to Heaven
In the pavilion, Marquis Rongchang looked at the person who threw herself into his arms, his expression becoming even worse. However, he did not push her away. Instead, he suppressed his displeasure and patted her, saying, "Why are you crying again?"
Ji Zihan didn't say anything, but hugged him and cried even more sadly.
Mrs. Rongchang's face was as pale as paper at this moment, as if she had fallen into an ice cave, and her whole body was cold to the bone.
The old lady in the pavilion, watching the couple embrace, was no longer surprised. Noticing her son's harsh tone, she immediately said, "Why are you being so mean to Zi Han? It's all because of your good, useless wife. Do you know how Zi Han was humiliated just now because of you?"
Upon hearing this, Marquis Rongchang frowned and said, "Mother, I've already told Zi Han to stay home. Why did you bring her into the palace today?"
The old lady said angrily, "What are you talking about? Zi Han followed you so secretly, and you didn't even want to give her a name. She has suffered so much injustice, and now you don't even let her leave the house?"
Rongchang Hou frowned and said, "That's not what I meant."
The old lady snorted coldly, "That's not what you meant. Think about it carefully. Zi Han worked so hard to please those nobles, isn't it all for you?"
Rongchang Hou's expression turned even darker. "I've already said that I will handle my own affairs. Don't interfere. Mother has asked her to curry favor with people everywhere. Not only will it not help me, it will only make me a laughing stock among the ministers."
The old lady said confidently, "That's because Zi Han has no reputation or status. If she used the title of Madam Rongchang to lobby for you among the nobles, how could you be laughed at?"
Rongchang Hou lowered his voice, "Mother, I already have a wife. The position of Rongchang Madam can only belong to Ziyuan."
The old lady was furious when she heard this and said, "Ziyuan Ziyuan, you only have that bitch who can't lay eggs in your heart. For so many years, my Rongchang Marquis Mansion has not even had a grandson, all because of this jealous woman.
Now that Zi Han is finally willing to follow you, you are unwilling to even give her a title. Fine, today I don't want you to let that bitch give up your position. You must promise me that you will give Zi Han the position of a concubine in a few days."
Rongchang Hou frowned and looked at his mother. "Mother, we agreed on this matter beforehand. I will never give you a title. You and Zihan both agreed to it at the beginning. How can you go back on your word now? I absolutely cannot allow you to be a concubine!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Zihan, who was crying in the man's arms, threw herself into the old lady's arms, tears streaming down her face, her whole body trembling with sadness and despair.
The old lady was heartbroken upon seeing this, and her rage burned directly at the Rongchang Marquis. "You unfilial son, I tell you today, this matter is settled. If you don't want to tell me, I will go and tell you myself. Zi Han is three months pregnant, but still has no status. I tell you, this is the first child of the Rongchang Marquisate, my beloved grandson. I will absolutely give him the status of the eldest son of the Marquisate."
When Rongchang Hou heard this, he was about to speak, but he heard a "pregnant" sound. The voice was so familiar that he turned his head suddenly.
Then he saw his wife staggering not far away!
Rongchang Hou's expression suddenly changed, and he asked in panic, "Ziyuan?"
Mrs. Rongchang looked at her husband and for a moment she didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
I cried that I had loved such a person with all my heart for all these years, and I laughed at myself for being so blind that I was fooled by these people!
Her expression, which seemed to be both crying and laughing, made Princess Duanyang feel very distressed. She glared at Rongchang Hou in anger. Just as she was about to go forward to help, Xiao Tu, who was standing beside her, raised her hand and smiled, stopping her. "Keep watching~"
Princess Duanyang was filled with worry, "But Fairy, Ziyuan..."
Xiao Tu curled her red lips, then took out some melon seeds and smiled faintly, "She doesn't need your help~"
Rongchang Hou was extremely panicked at this moment. He rushed forward and said, "Ziyuan, you, you listen to my explanation..."
Mrs. Rongchang felt a sweet taste in her throat at this moment, but she suppressed it and swallowed it. Her eyes were extremely red, but not a single tear fell.
She stared at Rongchang Hou and said, "Li Changrong, after all these years, I've developed feelings for you, even though I might as well have raised a dog. But I haven't managed to make you a husband who shares my bed with me every night."
Upon hearing this, Marquis Rongchang said hurriedly, "No, Ziyuan, it's not what you think. I accidentally got drunk and had sex with him. This was all an accident."
Mrs. Rongchang smiled coldly, "Drunk? Li Changrong, we've been married for so many years, how could I not know that you can hold a lot of alcohol? This is such a ridiculous excuse, needless to say. You're just trying to use the alcohol to act crazy and stupid to find a good excuse that's not so dirty."
Rongchang Hou immediately said, "No, I was really drunk. I drank a lot that day. She suddenly appeared in our room and undressed me. I thought it was you. I mistook her for you."
Mrs. Rongchang found this even more ridiculous. "Did he mistake her for me, or was he drunk and thinking that since she was offered to him, he might as well make the best of it. Maybe we'll have a child?"
Marquis Rongchang froze when he heard this, obviously realizing what he was thinking.
Mrs. Rongchang was not surprised at all. The funny thing was that she was so blinded by her deep affection that she could not see this clearly!
Rongchang Hou knew he couldn't hide it anymore, so he held her hand tightly and said, "Ziyuan, I was confused and lost my mind at that time. Please forgive me this time..."
Madam Rongchang shook off his hand and said indifferently, "If the first time was just because you were drunk and you got carried away, then what about afterwards? Why didn't you tell us afterwards?"
Rongchang Hou immediately said, "I hid it from you because I was afraid you would be angry. I know I was wrong..."
Madam Rongchang looked at the man's face and said sarcastically, "The child is already three months old, but you didn't go out for any social events for the entire month three months ago. So the child wasn't conceived when you were drunk, right?"
The Marquis of Rongchang froze in his tracks as he opened his mouth to explain. He clenched his fists, then without further ado, he lifted his robe and knelt before the woman. "Ziyuan, I was wrong this time. Please give me a chance. I swear to heaven, this is the only time. From now on, I will treat you twice as well and will definitely compensate you. If you disobey me, I, Li Changrong, will die a miserable death!"
Mrs. Rongchang saw this, but she was not moved at all. "I remember back then, when you went through three matchmakers and six betrothal invitations, you knelt before my parents and swore to the heavens that you would only have me in your life, and that you would never have two lovers. If you broke your promise, you would be struck by lightning."
Seeing her anger gradually subside, and her whole person turned cold as if she had given up, Rongchang Hou panicked and said, "Ziyuan, what I said back then was true. You are the only one in my life. Ji Zihan was just a jerk on my part. Don't worry, I will send her away as soon as she gives birth to the child. I will never see her again in this life. Let's live a good life from now on and continue to love each other as before."
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