Chapter 42 Blood Test
Wang Wenzhao was holding a newborn baby at this time, his eyes full of smiles. He looked at Caiyi who was sitting on the bed and spoke softly.
"Caiyi, the New Year is coming soon, and this child is our best gift."
Caiyi spoke gently.
"It is Caiyi's blessing to be able to give birth to a child for her cousin."
"only…………"
Then he sighed.
"well…………"
"I am sorry for our child. If I hadn't chosen the wrong path back then and hadn't had such a terrible marriage, even if I had just become a concubine for my cousin, the Marquis wouldn't have disliked this child."
After hearing this, Wang Wenzhao hurriedly spoke to comfort her.
"Caiyi, don't worry. Our child is so cute, and father will like him. It's just a matter of time."
Upon hearing this, Caiyi raised her hand and wiped the corners of her eyes.
"That day, the Marquis came to see the child and never asked a single question. It's obvious that the Marquis doesn't like my child. Cousin, it doesn't matter how I'm looked down upon, but our child is innocent. The Marquis is the master of this mansion, and if he doesn't like our child, I'm afraid that this child will also be criticized when he grows up."
Seeing that Caiyi was crying, Wang Wenzhao hurriedly asked the wet nurse to take the child away and sat beside the bed to comfort her.
"Caiyi, don't cry. I feel sad when you cry like this. Although father... we still have mother. Father knows how much he loves you. Tuantuan will never suffer any injustice in the future."
Caiyi spoke while crying.
"How can I not be worried, cousin? You'll be marrying the daughter of the Minister of Rites in the first month of the year. Our Tuantuan is still so young, and the Marquis doesn't like her. If he makes a move on my Tuantuan when the new wife comes home, I won't be able to survive, cousin."
Wang Wenzhao became anxious after hearing this and quickly took her hand and spoke.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Even if a new wife comes into the family, it won't affect your status. You are unique in your cousin's heart, and mother will protect you and Tuantuan."
Caiyi leaned into Wang Wenzhao's arms.
"Cousin, our Tuan Tuan is a bastard. No legitimate mother would allow a bastard to take the place of her eldest son. Caiyi is afraid!"
Wang Wenzhao hugged her and comforted her.
"Don't worry, I will take good care of you and the child. I will try to postpone the marriage."
After hearing this, Caiyi's eyes flashed with a sense of success. As long as the wedding was done and she was out of confinement, she could make a plan to ruin the marriage. She absolutely could not let anyone threaten the child.
"Caiyi thanks cousin, and also thanks Tuantuan for your love and care for him."
Wang Wenzhao stroked Caiyi's head and spoke.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Tuantuan is also my child. As his father, it is my responsibility to take care of him and protect him."
The two were being affectionate with each other when a little maid came in and paid her respects.
"Prince, Auntie, the people around the Marquis are here. Please ask the prince and the aunt to go to the lobby."
Wang Wenzhao frowned when he heard this.
"Caiyi, you should have a good rest first. I'll go see my father."
The maidservant spoke.
"Sir, the Marquis said that my aunt must go too, otherwise I will have someone take her there."
Caiyi only felt a connection in her heart and had a bad premonition.
"Cousin, does the Marquis hate me to this extent?"
"I'm still in confinement!"
Wang Wenzhao stood up and spoke.
"Rest assured, I'll go talk to my father."
Caiyi struggled to get out of bed.
"I'd better go. The worst that can happen is that I get a little winded and have some problems later on. I can't leave a reputation of being disrespectful to the Marquis."
"I dare to guess that the Marquis asked us to go now just to give me a warning and prevent me from causing trouble for the new lady in the future. But I am a weak woman with no one to rely on, like a rootless duckweed, I will go wherever the wind blows. How could I have the courage to cause trouble for the new lady?"
Wang Wenzhao saw how aggrieved she looked and took his cloak and wrapped her up.
"Don't worry, I'll make it clear to my father today. I won't marry next year, so whoever wants to marry me can marry me."
In the lobby.
The wife of Marquis Yongchang looked at Marquis Yongchang who was furious.
"My Lord, is there something important you want to tell us?"
Marquis Yongchang spoke in a cold voice.
"Let's wait until everyone is gathered before we speak, so I don't have to repeat myself a second time."
Upon hearing this, the wife of Marquis Yongchang had no choice but to stop talking and silently poured tea for Marquis Yongchang.
Until Wang Wenzhao and Caiyi walked in.
"Father…………"
"My Lord..."
Marquis Yongchang looked at Caiyi with a sharp gaze.
"Caiyi, you are my wife's niece. Whether you were a guest at the Marquis' Mansion earlier or you came to seek refuge here this year, we have never wronged you. Today, you must tell me the truth: is Tuan Tuan Wen Zhao's child or not?"
Caiyi's face turned pale as paper when she heard this. Did the Marquis know something? Her lips trembled.
"My Lord, Caiyi doesn't understand what you are saying. My child is naturally my cousin's. I know you don't like me, but you can't disown your own grandson."
The wife of Marquis Yongchang was stunned for a moment and then spoke quickly.
"Yes, Master, this is Wen Zhao's first child. Could there be any misunderstanding?"
Marquis Yongchang glanced at his wife with a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
"You seem to be extremely trusting of your niece. I have spoiled you over the years, making it difficult for you to understand where your focus should be as the wife of the Marquis of Yongchang."
Listening to the reproach from Marquis Yongchang, the wife of Marquis Yongchang looked aggrieved.
"My Lord..."
Marquis Yongchang interrupted him impatiently.
"You and Wen Zhao have been taking good care of Caiyi. Logically, she shouldn't have had any accidents, but the child was born over a month prematurely. I have already found the palace doctor who left the mansion six months ago, and he has proven that Caiyi was pregnant before she entered the mansion."
Caiyi was struck by lightning when she heard this. She never expected that Marquis Yongchang had investigated to this extent.
"My Lord, there must be a misunderstanding. I'm sincere to my cousin. How could Tuantuan not be his child?"
"My Lord, I know that the presence of Tuantuan and I will affect the new wife's mood. If you are worried that the new wife will not accept me and the child, I can take the child to live in the manor. I beg you not to slander my innocence. My sincerity towards my cousin is evident to all."
Wang Wenzhao frowned.
"Father, I believe in Caiyi. You can't abandon your own grandson just because of your prejudice against Caiyi. Tuantuan is my first child, and I will never let him down."
Seeing this, the wife of Marquis Yongchang also spoke hurriedly.
"My Lord, did you check wrong? How could Tuan Tuan not be Zhao'er's child? It's clearly..."
Seeing that even at this time, the wife of the Marquis of Yongchang was still speaking for her niece, Marquis Yongchang angrily scolded.
"Shut up! This is about the bloodline of the Marquisate. How could I possibly make a mistake? I've already carefully investigated this matter."
"Since you are both so stubborn, let's do the blood test to prove our relationship."
"Come here, bring the child over and prepare a bowl of water."
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