"The Emperor is going to the palace to recuperate and has named me. You can take the children with you so that you can keep my sister-in-law company."
After the Fourth Prince Liu Yi returned home, he went to the upper room to talk to Xiao Qin'er.
Xiao Qin'er was counting the bills when she heard this. She stopped what she was doing and asked, "Your Majesty is going to the palace to recuperate. Why so suddenly? It's only spring now. Isn't it too early to go to the palace now?"
"Father has worked hard for many years. It's time for him to relax and recuperate for a while."
Xiao Qin'er said "oh".
Liu Yi raised his eyebrows, "You don't want to go?"
Xiao Qin'er asked, "What's the point of going to the palace? There's no opera troupe, and we can't leave the palace whenever we want. Apart from soaking in hot springs and visiting the garden, there's nothing else to do."
Liu Yi frowned, "Do you think we're going there for fun? And with a troupe?"
Xiao Qin'er said in a cold tone, "His Majesty called your name, but not mine. So can I not go?"
"Ridiculous! You're the Fourth Prince's wife, how can you not go? It's such a big deal, are you really going to let me take those women in the backyard out for a social event?"
Liu Yi was very dissatisfied. What was Xiao Qin'er's attitude?
Does she have a clear understanding of her own identity?
Xiao Qin'er chuckled coldly, "You only know how to ask me to entertain you at this time to save face."
Liu Yi said angrily, "When the emperor called my name, it means he also called your name. You have to go even if you don't want to."
Xiao Qin'er closed the account book and said, "Okay, I'll go. When do we leave?"
"Departing on the 28th of the month."
"It's only a few days away, why are you so anxious?"
"Father is not in good health."
Xiao Qin'er said, "During the New Year, Your Majesty was in good health. It's only been a few months, how come..."
Liu Yi interrupted Xiao Qin'er and said, "Don't worry about it. Pack your luggage first. Remember to bring the children with you."
Xiao Qin'er immediately became unhappy when she heard this.
"What do you mean? Are you planning to bring a few bastards with you? Liu Yi, don't go too far."
"They are the emperor's grandchildren, and sooner or later they will have to stand on their own. Now that they are old enough, you can no longer confine them to the palace. If you have the chance, let them go out and see more."
Bang!
Xiao Qin'er slapped the table and said sarcastically, "You really have a kind heart! What did you say when Liu Zheng wanted to go out to visit his seniors? You forgot, but I remember it clearly: 'You don't know how to study, and all you do is travel around all day. How shameless!'
Now it's your illegitimate sons' turn, and you're so concerned about them, afraid they'll lack experience. Treating legitimate sons and illegitimate sons differently, Liu Yi, have you lost your conscience? What's wrong with Liu Zheng? In your heart, he's not as good as your illegitimate sons?"
Liu Yi was furious and scolded, "You're clearly being unreasonable. When did I ever say Liu Zheng couldn't compare to his brothers? One went on a study tour for two or three years. The other went to the imperial palace for only a few months, right under my nose. How can they be the same?"
"They're both about going out to broaden their horizons, so why are they different? You're clearly biased, and your heart is biased to the point of being ruthless. I've seen through you. You're a heartless and unfaithful man. If you want to take your bastard out to broaden his horizons, fine, I won't stop you. But don't expect me to take care of things for your bastard."
"You are the mistress, and they are your sons. You have the responsibility to take care of them."
"Bullshit! Don't try to fool me with your mother-in-law and illegitimate-son tricks. I'm not a fifteen-year-old girl. I won't fall for your tricks."
Xiao Qin'er got angry and kicked over the stool and smashed the teacup.
Liu Yi frowned and looked at the other party, it was simply unreasonable.
Xiao Qin'er widened her eyes and looked straight into Liu Yi's eyes, not backing down.
She endured the women in the backyard and the illegitimate sons and daughters.
I want her to worry about the concubines' sons and daughters, plan for their future, and dream for them.
Whoever's son it is should worry about it.
Liu Yi said angrily, "There is no one in the world who is a mistress like you. You are not worthy of being a mistress at all."
"Even if I'm not worthy of being the mistress, this position will be mine until I die. You want to snatch it from me and give it to another woman? At worst, I can go to the palace and file a complaint against you for favoring a concubine over your wife."
"You're crazy!"
"If you don't force me, I'm easier to talk to than anyone else. If you force me, and use those women in the backyard and those illegitimate sons and daughters to disgust me, then don't blame me for disgusting you in return."
At this time, the servants reported that several illegitimate sons and daughters came to pay their respects.
Xiao Qin'er was furious. "Tell them to get out! I told them eight hundred years ago not to come around me. Do they all take my words for granted? Tell them, if they dare to disturb me again under the guise of paying their respects, I will drag them all off and beat them to death."
"Who dares to fight?" Liu Yi roared.
Xiao Qin'er smiled coldly, "I'll beat anyone who doesn't know what's good for them and keeps hanging around in front of me all day to make me unhappy. What are you still standing there for? Tell them to get out of here right now."
Xiao Qin'er said the last sentence to the maid.
The maidservant was so frightened that her face turned pale. She ran away in a hurry and sent away all the illegitimate sons and daughters.
Liu Yi pointed at Xiao Qin'er and cursed, "You are absolutely ridiculous. They came to pay their respects to you as a filial son or daughter. But you spoke harshly and called for violence and killing. How disrespectful!"
Xiao Qin'er chuckled and sneered, "What a ridiculous filial piety! You didn't come to pay your respects earlier, and you didn't come to pay your respects later, but you just waited for your arrival before you came and came running over to pay your respects. You're not very old, but you're quite cunning. You're so young, but you're playing tricks on me. I didn't order you to be hung up and beaten. I'm already showing you some mercy for your sake."
Liu Yi frowned, "It's not as bad as you think."
Xiao Qin'er burst into laughter when she heard this.
I laughed so hard that I fell over, as if I had heard the funniest joke in the world.
Liu Yi had a gloomy face, obviously very unhappy, and was suppressing his anger.
Xiao Qin'er approached him and pulled his collar. "Cousin, were you not cunning when you were their age? I remember you were much more cunning when you were that age. You found all kinds of excuses to run to the Xiao family just to see me. They are all your offspring, so similar to you.
"Even though they were born out of wedlock, the grandson and daughter of the emperor, even if they were born out of wedlock, have enjoyed every bit of wealth and honor they deserve, and have received every bit of education they deserve. Those who call them naive are the most foolish people in the world."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Qin'er pushed Liu Yi away, her eyes full of disgust.
It was as if he was disgusted with Liu Yiguang for not growing smart despite his age.
They are all grandchildren of the emperor, and they don’t even think about how cunning they were when they were young.
Why do people take it for granted that their own children are the most innocent people in the world?
It's so hilarious.
Liu Yi felt very embarrassed.
"Why don't you just say a few words?"
"Do you feel ashamed?" Xiao Qin'er looked at him with a half-smile. "To be honest, cousin, I never dared to look down on those women in the backyard, as well as those bastards. Each and every one of them has a very clever mind and is very cunning. It's tiring for me to deal with so many people on my own. So don't add to my burden. Otherwise, if one day I can't bear the pressure and go completely crazy, I will definitely kill the women in your backyard and those bastards first."
"You are totally unreasonable. No one is provoking Li. This is all your imagination."
"Get out! Get out! I don't want to hear your nonsense."
Xiao Qin'er picked up the teapot and threw it at Liu Yi.
The tea splashed and Liu Yi couldn't avoid it, looking embarrassed.
He was furious, his fists clenched and veins bulged.
It seems that he will suddenly attack and hurt someone at any moment.
The maids guarding outside the door were all startled when they heard the noise.
They all ran into the house to protect Xiao Qin'er.
"Your Highness, please don't do anything!"
"Madam, are you okay?"
"Your Highness, calm down. If you have anything to say, please talk to me nicely."
Liu Yi's eyes were blazing with fire, but as time passed, the anger in his eyes gradually faded.
"You're a woman, I won't argue with you. But don't push your luck."
After saying that, Liu Yi turned away.
Bang!
Xiao Qin'er's strength was drained out of her body, and she fell into a chair, her forehead covered with sweat.
"What's wrong, ma'am?"
"Is it serious, ma'am?"
"My wife is fine."
Xiao Qin'er waved her hand, signaling the servants not to worry.
Her face was pale, the aftereffect of overexertion.
Arguing with Liu Yi is too exhausting and more tiring than fighting a war.
She rubbed her eyebrows and felt a sharp pain in her head.
"How about asking the imperial physician to come over and take Madam's pulse?"
"Forget it. I just checked my pulse a few days ago. I'll be fine after a rest."
Xiao Qin'er lay on the soft couch, exhausted both physically and mentally.
The maid walked in cautiously, looking hesitant.
Xiao Qin'er noticed the situation, opened her eyes, and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Madam, the Xiao Mansion has sent a message asking you to go back when you have time."
"Did something happen at home?"
"I don't know the details. But judging from the messenger's expression, it doesn't seem like anything serious has happened."
"I understand. Go and tell her that I'll be back in two days."
"As you command."
…
After two days of recuperation, Xiao Qin'er's spirits improved and she had the energy to have a big fight with Liu Yi.
Liu Yi avoided fighting and walked around the upper room every day, refusing to enter it.
Xiao Qin'er didn't care.
Since the birth of their youngest son, the two have not had a sexual life.
This happened naturally and no one found it strange.
Sometimes Xiao Qin'er couldn't help but wonder why she liked Liu Yi so much back then, to the point of losing herself.
Now she just wanted to slap herself.
I must have been crazy back then.
She took her daughter and young son back to the Xiao Mansion in a carriage.
There were a few more people in my mother's family, including concubines, illegitimate sons and daughters.
She frowned slightly and said nothing.
She doesn't interfere in her mother's family affairs.
When Mrs. Xiao saw her daughter, she was very affectionate at first.
Then he got down to business, "What are you and His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince planning?"
"What do you mean?" Xiao Qin'er looked confused.
Madam Xiao frowned. "His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin is about to return to the capital, and His Majesty is not in good health. Has His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince not told you of his plans?"
Xiao Qin'er narrowed her eyes, "Where's my father? I want to see him."
"What do you want to see your father for?"
"You want Liu Yi to seize the throne. Father should have told me about this kind of important matter in person, instead of having mother pass on the message."
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