Jiang Shu felt as if the whole world, including her body, was crumbling at this moment. It turned out that all of this was true! Every word Jiang Songyi had said was true! Jiang Yuyao was actually Hao Ren's concubine! This fact made her heart ache and she was filled with anger.
At this time, Shuyu walked into the house in a hurry and announced, "Madam, the Duke and cousin Yuyao have returned." Jiang Shu, supported by Zhusha, suppressed the trembling of her body and slowly walked to the outside of the screen where the children and grandchildren were gathered, her eyes fixed on the gentle and elegant man whom she had loved for half her life.
Hao Ren noticed the redness in Jiang Shu's eyes and hurried forward, asking warmly and concernedly, "Shu, why are you crying?"
However, the meticulous care she had shown in the past now seemed like nauseating hypocrisy to Jiang Shu. She was already suffering from severe morning sickness, and as she leaned into Hao Ren's embrace, she vomited all the disgusting filth onto his clothes.
Hao Ren felt a pool of sticky and yellow liquid on his chest. The strong stench rushed into his nostrils like a tide, making him freeze in an instant, as if he was restrained by a spell.
A flash of obvious disgust flashed across his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant, replaced by deep worry. "Ah Shu, why are you so nauseous? Sit down and rest for a while."
He carefully helped Jiang Shu sit down, and did not forget to wipe the corners of her mouth with a delicate handkerchief.
Jiang Yuyao stood aside, gently covering her mouth and nose with a handkerchief. She secretly despised Jiang Shu's embarrassment and couldn't help but scold her: "Aunt, how could you be so careless to spit on your uncle? You are so lucky that your uncle loves you so much that he didn't even despise you and even cleaned it up for you himself."
Jiang Yuyao often spoke like this in the past, and Jiang Shu didn't think there was anything wrong with it. After all, she would feel proud to be praised for her husband.
However, at this moment, Jiang Shu keenly noticed that Jiang Yuyao was completely leaning towards Hao Ren, and couldn't help but ask sharply: "Yuyao, do you really hate your aunt that much?"
"More than just being disgusted, I also feel bad for my father and indignant for my mother. After all, around my mother, only Liao was servile enough to serve the Protector of the Country. How could the Protector of the Country be so servile?"
Jiang Songyi thought to herself that although Jiang Shu liked to stir up trouble, if it was directed at Jiang Yuyao, she would be happy to watch the show.
Jiang Shu sensed Jiang Songyi's inner thoughts and looked at Jiang Yuyao with even more indifference. She was never stingy with Jiang Yuyao, but Jiang Yuyao knew her secrets very well and never reminded her.
Jiang Yuyao's heart tightened, as if she were guilty of something. She almost thought Jiang Shu had known something. She smiled uncomfortably and said, "How could Yuyao hate my aunt? I envy my aunt for receiving such wholehearted love from my uncle. I hope my future husband will treat me the same way."
Jiang Shu said bluntly, "Yuyao, you're going to marry the Fourth Prince in the future. The royal family values reproduction, and having three wives and four concubines is the norm. It's best to say less about this in the future, otherwise if the Imperial Concubine hears, she might be dissatisfied."
Jiang Yuyao was extremely embarrassed, her eyes drooping, hiding her resentment towards Jiang Shu: "Auntie is right. But what woman doesn't long to find a good partner, to spend her life with someone who loves her the same way."
She believed in her heart that Jiang Shu was just jealous of her happiness.
Jiang Shu has always been a person who "loves the one she wants to live, and hates the one she wants to die". Ever since she saw through Jiang Yuyao's true face, she used to think she was flawless, but now she thinks she is useless.
Jiang Yuyao's behavior made Jiang Shu feel indignant. It was obvious that the marriage between Jiang Songyi and the Fourth Prince was originally meant for her, but she seemed pretentious and felt bored with this marriage.
Jiang Shu glanced at Jiang Songyi beside her, thinking that the precious treasure should never fall into the hands of Jiang Yuyao, an ungrateful person.
So, she turned to the old lady of the Marquis' Mansion and asked doubtfully, "Speaking of Yuyao's marriage, Mother, have the Imperial Concubine and the Fourth Prince already known Yuyao's true identity? Although the Imperial Concubine has a fond eye for Yuyao, if we really have to judge by status, only Songyi can be considered the Marquis's legitimate daughter. If the Marquis' Mansion continues to conceal this matter, I'm afraid it will be suspected of deceiving the emperor."
Jiang Yuyao was stunned for a moment. The Marquis' Mansion had never disclosed the truth that she and Jiang Songyi were taken away by mistake. They only announced that they had found a young lady from the Marquis' Mansion who had been living among the people.
Clearly, the Marquisate intended to allow her to continue marrying the Fourth Prince. However, Jiang Shu suddenly brought this up. Was she planning to help Jiang Songyi reclaim the marriage? Hadn't she clearly stated that she only recognized her as her niece?
Even the old lady who had always doted on Jiang Yuyao nodded and said, "Ashu is absolutely right. I will report this matter to the Imperial Concubine truthfully. As for the decision, it depends on the Imperial Concubine's will."
Jiang Yuyao was shocked. Why did even her grandmother favor Jiang Songyi after she had only been away for a moment?
However, Jiang Songyi, who was waiting for the maid to serve the food, became alert.
[No! Don't push all the problems onto me! Just let Jiang Yuyao and Wen Zigu get entangled! You absolutely cannot let me marry the accomplice who murdered me in my past life.]
The old lady and Jiang Shu were both shocked, thinking that this was indeed a move that Jiang Songyi dared to make.
Jiang Yuyao pretended to be reasonable, but could not hide the grievance and vulnerability in her heart: "Aunt and grandmother are absolutely right. This marriage originally belonged to Sister Songyi and should be returned to the original owner."
Hao Ren came over, having changed his clothes. He frowned at their conversation, "How can a royal marriage be changed so easily? Since the Imperial Concubine has already approved of Yuyao and has no feelings for Songyi, why create another incident? Besides, Songyi comes from the countryside and her status is not as talented and famous as Yuyao in the capital. I'm afraid she wouldn't be qualified for the prestigious position of the Fourth Prince's consort."
Jiang Songyi sneered inwardly after hearing this: "You, Hao Ren, simply want to use Jiang Yuyao to cling to the power of the Fourth Prince and the Imperial Concubine. How could you truly have my best interests at heart? If this matter were to be exposed, even if Jiang Yuyao's identity were revealed, it would only be the Marquisate that would bear the guilt of deceiving the emperor, while you would reap the benefits without any risk. Although I don't want to marry Wen Zigu, I would also be happy to see Jiang Yuyao use my status as the Marquisate's legitimate daughter to rise to prominence. However, I will never tolerate her stealing my identity and rising to prominence!"
When Jiang Songyi's voice rang in the old lady's ears, a shrewd look flashed in her eyes, and she already had a plan in mind.
"The Duke is absolutely right. I will explain the pros and cons of this matter to the Imperial Concubine in detail, and pave a bright future for Yuyao."
When Jiang Yuyao heard this, the tension in her heart instantly eased. It turned out that she was worrying too much.
Her grandmother has always doted on her and always thought carefully about her. She secretly told the Royal Concubine her true identity out of consideration for her worries, not just for Jiang Songyi.
Soon, the maids brought delicious dishes to the table, which was full of delicacies and fragrance.
However, Hao Ren took the lead, carrying a bowl of dull-colored medicine, walked to Jiang Shu's side, and coaxed her gently: "A Shu, it's not easy for you to get pregnant. Take this medicine first."
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