However, Yue Jiang was only speculating. There was no evidence of collusion between Jing Lu and Zhao Nianfu, and she was unsure whether it would actually happen.
Even if it really happens, Yue Jiang has no obligation to interfere in their affairs.
Jingyan advised her not to overthink it, since Yuejiang was due to give birth soon and she should save her energy for herself.
Empress Ye has already harvested a batch of silk this year. Her purpose in raising silkworms was to remind everyone in the palace to be frugal.
Therefore, this family banquet in the palace had to be held in the palace every year, and Empress Ye would also select a few people at the banquet who would raise silkworms with her next time.
Following the established procedure, Empress Ye selected several of the concubines who had enthusiastically participated this year, and then everyone quietly finished their meal.
Afterwards, silk products will be displayed throughout the Delin Hall for everyone to freely admire, including exquisite ornaments made from silk by Empress Ye in previous years.
Zheng Yutong, who had been preoccupied with her own thoughts, took the initiative to walk up to Jing Shuo, squatted down in front of him, and smiled gently and sweetly.
"My lord, aren't you bored sitting by the river all by yourself? Shall I urge you to go for a walk?"
Jing Shuo hates exposing himself to others and hates that others can walk freely while he can only sit in a wheelchair.
He hates seeing Zheng Yutong the most. Whenever she appears in front of him, Jing Shuo is reminded of how Jing Lu broke his leg.
But he only felt a little bit happy when he heard Zheng Yutong crying with tears streaming down her face.
When Jing Shuo suddenly saw Zheng Yutong come to him to show concern for him, he was surprised and pinched her chin with a mocking smile.
"My dear concubine, aren't you afraid of me? When we're behind closed doors, you'd rather stay far away from me. But now that we're out, why are you all sidling up to me?"
Jing Shuo turned his head and looked around. He saw Jing Lu standing under the corridor surrounded by Zhao Nianfu and Cheng Suyun, and Yue Jiang and Jing Yan chatting and laughing by the flower stand.
His smile grew even more twisted: "You're not envious of them, are you? How pathetic, stuck with a piece of trash like me. If you're so capable, don't try to seduce me that night!"
Jing Shuo flicked his hand, and Zheng Yutong's head slammed to one side. She looked around nervously, thankfully she was far away from everyone.
Even if Jing Shuo is crazy, he hasn't really gone so far as to shout shamelessly.
Zheng Yutong showed no fear of leaving and smiled gently as before.
“I envy them, and I know you hate me, but look how inseparable they are. Doesn’t that make us look even more ridiculous?”
"For the sake of your own pride, let me serve you well. The weather isn't too hot today, so I'll take you for a walk around, okay, my husband?"
Zheng Yutong eagerly grasped Jing Shuo's hand. She had no other choice. If she didn't seize this opportunity today, she would truly be tormented to death by Jing Shuo.
“Get lost… wait,” Zheng Yutong’s hypocritical act disgusted Jing Shuo, just like when he saw Jing Lu pretending to be the most innocent person in front of people.
Just as he was shooing Zheng Yutong away, he glanced across the street and noticed Jing Lu secretly looking in his direction, but quickly looked away.
If Jinglu cares about Zheng Yutong, Jingshuo wouldn't mind adding fuel to the fire in front of him.
He took back what he had said and pointed to the armrest of the wheelchair behind him: "Push it."
Jing Shuo suddenly relented, and Zheng Yutong was overjoyed. She immediately stood up and pushed Jing Shuo towards the palace road.
There were five or six eunuchs behind Jing Shuo, which Zheng Yutong found annoying. She pushed Jing Shuo a few steps and said cautiously.
"Husband, please don't have so many people following us, so that others won't stare at you."
Jing Shuo hated it when people looked at his legs, so he immediately ordered, "Everyone, stand still and wait."
When Zheng Yutong saw that the people behind her had stopped following, a slight smile appeared on her lips.
She took Jing Shuo for a walk around, checking the routes that the wheelchair could take, while talking to him to distract him.
"Husband, is this speed alright?"
As time went on, Jing Shuo leaned back in his wheelchair with an air of nonchalance, squinting as he listened to Zheng Yutong's considerate voice, and he chuckled.
"Aren't you afraid that your third brother will be jealous if he sees you being so attentive to me?"
Zheng Yutong glanced at Jing Lu subconsciously, her attitude resolute: "Husband, what are you saying? I married you, so I am your principal wife, just the sister-in-law of the Third Prince."
Jing Shuo leaned back in his wheelchair, glancing at her with one eye open, his eyes full of disdain.
Zheng Yutong ignored his gaze and maintained a sincere smile until Jing Shuo could no longer discern anything from her, at which point he withdrew his gaze.
Zheng Yutong pushed Jing Shuo to continue walking, and before they knew it, they were very close to Yue Jiang and Jing Yan. Staring at the slope next to the steps, she spoke softly, with a hint of vengeful pleasure in her voice.
"Husband, everyone says that my sister-in-law is about to give birth, and it will definitely be a grandson of the emperor. Shall we go over and congratulate my brother and sister-in-law?"
These words suddenly reached Jing Shuo's ears. Thinking of his later loss of smell and taste, he felt fear towards Jing Yan and immediately retorted.
"No, my brother doesn't want us to disturb my sister-in-law."
Zheng Yutong ignored Jing Shuo's words. She couldn't turn back now. If she loosened her grip even slightly, Jing Shuo would run into Yue Jiang.
At this moment, Jing Shuo also realized that Zheng Yutong was not listening to him and was about to shout for help.
To his surprise, he turned his head and saw a fierce look in Zheng Yutong's eyes. Then, with a strong push, Jing Shuo was sent out in his wheelchair.
"No!" Zheng Yutong cried out to Jing Shuo in a shrill voice as she fell to the ground.
Jing Shuo didn't have time to see what Zheng Yutong was up to. He looked ahead, terrified that he was about to collide with Yue Jiang.
"Royal sister-in-law, get out of the way!"
"Your Highness!"
Yue Jiang watched helplessly as Jing Shuo rushed towards her in his wheelchair, but because of her weight, she couldn't react quickly enough.
Fortunately, Jing Yan reacted quickly and, in order to counter the sudden force of Jing Shuo's charge, bravely used himself as a shield to block Yue Jiang.
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