"What is it? I don't have time to listen to your complaints about His Highness in public," Yue Jiang was the Crown Princess, a position far removed from the officials. With Jing Yan not present, few dared to fawn over her.
Besides Yuelang, she is her nominal brother.
"You, you've only been married to Jing Yan for half a year, and you're already protecting him like this. Don't forget, you're from the Yue Kingdom. The Yue Kingdom didn't send you out to give you a noble status, just so you could marry, have children, and live happily ever after with Jing Yan."
“You must remember, Yue Kingdom, when times are in danger, you must speak up for Yue Kingdom. Don’t side with Jing Yan entirely, otherwise Yue Kingdom will not prosper and will be destroyed when disaster strikes.”
Yue Lang was furious that Yue Jiang had protected Jing Yan so much; the words she was about to say to him were cold and harsh.
It's as if Yue Jiang really is a spy who infiltrated from the Moon Kingdom into another country.
However, Yue Jiang knew in her heart that there were many Yue Kingdom women who had married into other countries in the past, and once they entered those countries, they were rarely heard from.
Fortunately, the Yue Kingdom only used these people to curry favor and dared not send spies in a large-scale manner, so the people they married were relatively far removed from the politics of their own country.
In recent years, all countries have lived in peace, and as long as their husbands' families are safe, those women will die peacefully in their old age.
Yue Jiang was the only one to become the Crown Princess, and her role was far more significant than theirs.
As long as she remembers and protects her motherland, the Moon Kingdom will also protect her. If she dares to be ungrateful and ignore the Moon Kingdom, then...
If the Yue Kingdom were to reveal the origins of the Jing Kingdom's Crown Princess, it would be all too easy for everyone to perish together.
It was strange that Yuelang would suddenly remind her of this.
Yue Jiang: "What's wrong? Did the envoy from Anguo cause trouble for Yueguo?"
Yue Lang snorted, "Even if An Guo is angry, he won't openly provoke Yue Guo. They're eyeing Yue Guo's money."
"The concubines you brought from the Moon Kingdom can be given to Jingyan when it's inconvenient."
Yue Jiang: "..."
"You want it? You've missed your chance. I've released them all out of the palace," Yue Jiang teased.
She was a princess of the Moon Kingdom. Not only did she have a grand wedding, but she also brought along some concubines as part of her dowry. The purpose of these women was to be sent to her husband's bed.
However, on one occasion, Yue Jiang deliberately had a pretty girl serve Jing Yan while he changed clothes in order to test him.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the girl got close to Jing Yan, she gave him a flirtatious wink, and Jing Yan waved her away.
There were three or four concubines in total, all younger than Yue Jiang. Yue Jiang had just left the country, and in order not to affect her safety, the Yue Kingdom did not choose them from among the beauties they kept, but only intended them to be her bedmates.
Yue Jiang thought it would be a waste to keep them around, since they weren't like Qingke and Qingfei who could easily take care of her, so she released them from the palace to live with the people of Yue Kingdom.
Yue Lang trembled with anger, his face darkening: "Yue Jiang, you never dared to talk to me like this before."
Yue Jiang floated lightly, smiling as she watched Yue Lang's exasperated expression: "I am now the Crown Princess of Jing Kingdom, so you can bow to me if you want!"
The moon was bright and the air was thick with tension. He wanted to turn around and leave, but he couldn't bear to. If he could leave, why would he come back?
He then explained his purpose: "The Yue Kingdom can send out a Crown Princess, but would the Emperor be willing to rely on you alone? Another one has already come to the Jing Kingdom, but I don't know who she is or where she is."
"If the Yue Kingdom uses her to check and balance you, let's see if Jing Yan will only want you. You'd better watch yourself."
After saying that, Yue Lang turned and left.
After listening to Yue Lang's words, Yue Jiang fell into deep thought.
After a long time, even Jing Yan didn't know he had arrived. He took his seat and looked at Yue Jiang with a serious expression.
Jing Yan called out softly a few times, "Jiang'er, Jiang'er."
"Your Highness, when did you arrive?" Yue Jiang snapped out of her reverie upon hearing the voice, immediately compose herself and her smile softened.
Jing Yan watched Yue Jiang's rapidly changing expression and smiled, "I've been here for a while now, and I've only seen you spacing out. What are you thinking about?"
"I miss Your Highness. Look at everyone else sitting down there in pairs, while I'm all alone on this cold bench. And the baby in my belly is being naughty; it's suddenly kicking me."
"I'm disciplining the child in my heart, to make him behave."
Yue Jiang comforted herself not to be bothered by Yue Lang's words. Even if the Yue Kingdom sent someone again, she would definitely not let them cause her any trouble.
We can't let a princess with a "legitimate" title be easily replaced by someone randomly sent.
When Yue Jiang talked about disciplining the children, her facial expressions were vivid and colorful, which made Jing Yan laugh.
However, after a moment of realization, Yue Jiang said that their child could kick people, and Jing Yan's face showed excitement, but also worry.
"Jiang'er, you said our child can kick people now, does it hurt you?"
"It doesn't hurt, it's just that I was kicked suddenly, which startled me," Yue Jiang said. She saw that Jing Yan was so happy that he forgot he was at a banquet, and he was moving his body very close to her, which was quite eye-catching.
Yue Jiang quickly explained, and then scolded Jing Yan in a low voice, "Your Highness, the baby is starting to move, and the frequency will increase. I'll go back to the palace and let you hear it. Don't let the ministers see it in the palace; it would be too inappropriate."
Jing Yan had completely lost his senses and only restrained himself after Yue Jiang reminded him. He excitedly held Yue Jiang's hand.
"Jiang'er gave me such a wonderful surprise for the New Year. I am so happy for you and the child. What is there to be upset about?"
Jing Yan always has the ability to say things that warm people's hearts, and Yue Jiang responds with a gentle smile.
What is meant to be will be; what is meant to be will be. From the day Yue Jiang left the Moon Kingdom, she knew the road ahead would be difficult. She hoped the Moon Kingdom was not betraying her.
Otherwise, Yue Jiang wouldn't care whether Yue Kingdom wanted to perish with her or not; she would perish with them first. It was Yue Kingdom that used her first and then doubted her.
...
Before long, the Emperor and Empress arrived at the palace together.
Besides Empress Dowager Zheng, even Empress Dowager Cheng, who usually stays in seclusion, came out to make a scene. Yue Jiang noticed that Empress Dowager Cheng was accompanied not only by Cheng Suyun, but also by a girl with an unfamiliar face.
The girl was beautiful, with a slender waist and alluring eyes. Every move she made exuded a familiar feeling to Yue Jiang.
Moreover, Cheng Suyun seemed to dislike her very much.
Suddenly, the woman seemed to have heard something, and as she helped Empress Dowager Cheng to her seat, she glanced down and met Yue Jiang's gaze.
Yue Jiang's position was not far from the throne above, and when the two looked at each other, they could clearly see the emotions in each other's eyes.
The other person appeared calm and composed, nodding slowly to her. Yue Jiang felt no need to feel guilty or evasive, so she returned the nod.
The banquet only began after the Emperor and Empress arrived. On such a joyous occasion, there was no need to discuss tedious political matters; most of the conversation consisted of offering auspicious greetings to the Emperor and Empress.
Yue Jiang's pregnancy had stabilized, and after three months, she announced it to the court officials. As a result, some people congratulated her and Jing Yan on having many children.
After that, everything was spent in a lively atmosphere with music and instruments. After a few rounds of drinks, many people had a slight buzz on their faces.
Cheng Suyun sat with the unfamiliar girl. Yue Jiang saw Cheng Suyun raise her eyebrows and speak to the unfamiliar girl with a light hum.
Next, Cheng Suyun took the lead in leaving her seat and going to the back hall, followed by the unfamiliar girl.
Yue Jiang felt that the girl was not simple. Just then, the atmosphere in the hall became more relaxed, and Jing Yan was socializing with the Jing clan members.
She had someone tell Jingyan that she was going to the back hall for some fresh air, and then had Qingke and Qingfei help her to Cheng Suyun's place.
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