Su Qingyu couldn't help but turn her head away. Who would choose a strong and sturdy concubine? Only the Princess of Rong County could say this.
Shen Wu's chest heaved with anger, "If Mother wants to talk about these things, can't she wait until I'm out of confinement?"
It's not like Crown Prince Rong Huai doesn't have concubines; he also has two illegitimate sons. Her mother-in-law's arrival at this time was clearly meant to cause her trouble. If she wanted to take a concubine, she had to take her niece.
The mother-in-law had mentioned this matter last year, but she had refused. She had also told Rong Huai that it was okay to take a concubine, but it had to be someone she agreed to.
It's been a year, and those two cousins haven't gotten married yet. It seems they haven't given up.
Princess Rong had always looked down on her daughter-in-law for constantly arguing about rules, and she also felt a subtle sense of inferiority in front of her. The more inferior she felt, the more assertive she became, wanting to prove her authority as a mother-in-law.
"Can the matter of offspring wait? Do you still want our Rong family to not even have a legitimate son?"
Seeing that the two were getting more and more awkward, Li Chaoyun hurriedly tried to smooth things over.
"Aunt, let's talk it over."
Although she had a close relationship with Prince Rong and called him Uncle, she really didn't get along with this aunt. In fact, in the entire capital, there was no one she could talk to.
Although Princess Rong gave Li Chaoyun some face, she did not think before speaking.
"I don't have anything to say to her, and I won't stay here any longer. I think it's unlucky to stay in this room for too long."
Having said that, he stood up and walked out.
Su Qingyu also stood up and said, "I'll take the princess out."
When only Li Chaoyun and Shen Wu were left in the room, Shen Wu picked up a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes.
"I won't be able to get pregnant again anytime soon. Once those two little bitches come in, will there be any place for me in Prince Rong's mansion?"
Now that her mother was away and her father didn't care about these things, her younger brother had gone to Wuling and hadn't returned yet, so Li Chaoyun was the person closest to her.
She didn't care about the embarrassment and told Li Chaoyun about the grievances she had suffered in the Rong family.
In fact, how could Li Chaoyun not know what she said? However, she and Shen Wu had no feelings for each other, so she only offered a few words of comfort as a token of comfort.
Chen Wu was still muttering, "No, even if I adopt a child, I can't have his cousin's child."
"I would rather choose one of the illegitimate sons in the mansion than listen to her."
Li Chaoyun suddenly had an idea, "Sister, I do have a ready-made candidate. Not only will this person obey you once he enters the mansion, but the child will also be related to you by blood."
Chen Wu was stunned, not understanding what Li Chaoyun meant.
Li Chaoyun whispered, "Our third young lady is also looking for a husband. If she can go to the Rong family and give birth to a child..."
Chen Wu's thoughts suddenly came to him when he heard this. With Chen Yue's looks and talent, she would be an excellent candidate to win over Rong Huai.
In addition, Shen Yue was her sister, so she had to obey her when she entered the mansion. If she gave birth to a child, it would also be the grandson of the Shen family, so it would be just right for her to adopt him as her legitimate son.
If Shen Yue is obedient, she will be promoted to a concubine and can also help her control the harem.
Of course, if Shen Yue is disobedient and gives birth to a legitimate son, there is no need to keep him.
This idea was good, but even though Shen Yue was born to a concubine, she was registered under her mother's name and was considered a legitimate daughter. Even if she was a concubine of the Shen family, there was no reason for her to be a concubine.
Besides, Third Uncle loves Shen Yue so much, I’m afraid he won’t agree.
The expression on Chen Wu's face changed from excitement to disappointment, and he told Li Chaoyun about his concerns.
Li Chaoyun cursed her inwardly, "You're just too worried, big sister. Things like this are all up to you."
He whispered to Chen Wu again.
Chen Wu was still a little hesitant, "Is this okay? If Third Uncle knew..."
"So what if Third Uncle knows? The rice has already been cooked. How can it be turned back into rice?"
Taking this opportunity, he could send Shen Yue to the Rong family. Actually, Li Chaoyun had no problem with Shen Yue, but because Shen Yue and Su Qingyu were close friends, if Shen Yue married into a wealthy family in the future, it would inevitably be Su Qingyu's help.
It would be better to take this opportunity to make her completely useless.
The two discussed for a while before Li Chaoyun left with satisfaction.
After Li Chaoyun left, Chen Wu sat up and told her maid, Zi Teng, "Go and send a message to the prince, saying that I have something important to do and ask him to come to the mansion."
After receiving the order, Zi Teng turned around and went out to deliver the letter.
Chen Wu had been sitting half-leaning against the headboard, waiting for Rong Huai to come see her. She pondered Li Chaoyun's idea and decided it was the best solution.
It is better to have my own sister entering the back house than to have that old witch's niece from her mother's side.
Her thoughts were hazy. She wondered what would happen if Shen Yue competed for her favor. Then she thought, would the child she gave birth to look a bit like her?
When Rong Huai came, she had even decided to tell the child that she was the biological mother.
"Why are you so anxious to find me? Is there something wrong?" Rong Huai was wearing a light-colored Su embroidered robe with dark patterns and a jade crown to tie his hair. After entering, he sat on the edge of the bed, looking at Chen Wu with a pair of affectionate eyes.
If an outsider were here, they would definitely think that they were a loving couple. But Chen Wu knew that Rong Huai was very affectionate, and the concubines in the mansion also looked affectionate.
When she first married him, she thought she was lucky and married the right person.
As much as she liked it before, she hates it now.
But no matter what, her position in the mansion must be preserved. The issue of the legitimate son must also be resolved. Her miscarriage had injured her body, and it was uncertain whether she would be able to get pregnant again in the future.
"My Lord, my mother came today and told me about your taking a concubine. What do you think?"
Chen Wu took Rong Huai's hand and asked softly. There was no hint of questioning in his words, but rather it sounded like a couple discussing serious matters.
Rong Huai knew that Chen Wu was always magnanimous, so he didn't think much about it. "You had a miscarriage at your mother's house this time, and my mother was really upset. I can't disobey her."
"Don't worry, the child my cousin gives birth to will be your legitimate son. There is no doubt about that."
Chen Wu shook his head, "My Lord, I've seen those two cousins before, how can they be worthy of you?"
Rong Huai's expression froze. The two cousins were indeed ordinary in appearance. Growing up in the countryside, their looks and figures were no match for the pampered young ladies in the capital.
But his mother insisted on letting her niece from her mother's side marry into the house for the purpose of having children, so he couldn't say anything.
"How can they compare to you, Madam? I am also dealing with my mother. There is nothing I can do about it."
Chen Wu suppressed the severe pain in his heart and said, "I do have an idea. My third sister, Shen Yue, is still looking for a marriage partner. If I let her become my concubine and give birth to a legitimate son for me, then she will also have my bloodline."
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