It must be said that Xie Zixin, having lived a new life, still understood the Second Prince. After she said these words of pretending to be strong and yet being loved but not being able to get it, the Second Prince really softened his heart.
But in just a moment, when he thought about what Xie Zixin had done this time, he really couldn't pretend it had never happened.
It is said that even a tiger won't eat its own cubs. Xie Zixin actually dared to use their daughter to set up a trap, which made the Second Prince very frightened:
“When you came into contact with this prince, you should have known that who my wife was was not up to me to decide.
What did Duan Jianing do wrong? Was it because she saved the prince?
You keep saying that I've failed you, but you weren't like that before. Where's that kind and thoughtful Xin'er who cared about me? Is that you now?
Touch your heart and say, "Isn't this prince protecting you enough?"
Xie Zixin was now certain that the premature birth medicine she was about to drink was given to her by the Second Prince. She had painstakingly planned for a long time to choose a good day to give birth to their child, but in the end...
Thinking about this, she felt that the Second Prince was a bit hypocritical. "Oh, the protection that the Second Prince mentioned is in the backyard. Is everything I want to do under your control?"
The Second Prince looked at Xie Zixin like this, and he often wondered what he liked about her in the first place.
Although the Second Prince had many thoughts in his mind, he explained seriously, "To be precise, anyone's backyard is under the control of the male owner. Don't tell me that your father, Marquis Xuanping, doesn't have one?
Isn't the fate of Marquis Xuanping tragic enough?"
The Second Prince guessed that Xie Zixin's words must have indicated that he was suspected of having something to do with the medicine. Although he hadn't done it, he had to take the blame.
A son pays for his father's debts, and he bears the blame for his father's crimes. That's all!
After the Second Prince said this, Xie Zixin really had nothing to say. After all, the Second Prince had already admitted that he was not just monitoring her, but everyone in the backyard.
The Second Prince: That’s really not the case. My people are not cabbages. I can have as many as I want.
"Alright, you can step down now! You and Shi Huan have a shallow mother-daughter relationship, so you can be raised by the main wife from now on! In the future, you will have the son you've always dreamed of.
You should stay at home for the next six months and don't go out."
At this moment, the Second Prince looked at Xie Zixin in front of him, and he did not think about doing anything to her. After all, her father had great use for her!
As for the child, the Second Prince felt that Xie Zixin was not worthy of being a mother. However, the Second Prince also understood Xie Zixin's character. If she was not given hope, she would not give up Shihuan.
For the sake of Shihuan's peaceful life in the future, he implicitly promised Xie Zixin that they would have children in the future.
But the second prince would not give Xie Zixin a chance to have another child. He didn't dare to take the risk. If it was another daughter, Xie Zixin would be so crazy.
Even with this big carrot that can predict the future hanging in front of him, the second prince Li Jingchen still felt that he could not withstand the shock.
Xie Zixin was not satisfied with this outcome. The child she had carried for ten months and risked her life to give birth to had yet to show her filial respect. How could she show filial respect to her mortal enemy and even call her mother?
She wanted to talk to the second prince again and ask him to change his decision.
Seeing that Xie Zixin was still trying to make trouble, the Second Prince said sternly, "If you say anything more, I will report this matter to my father and mother, and let them make the decision."
When Xie Zixin heard the Second Prince say this, her chaotic mind immediately cleared up. The Emperor and Empress had always disliked her. If they knew that she had attacked their own daughter, not only her, but the entire Xuanping Marquisate would be doomed.
So Xie Zixin could only bow obediently, "Yes, I'll take my leave!"
Xie Zixin was still feeling relieved at this moment. It seemed that the Second Prince really loved her. Even though it was a serious crime like disturbing his offspring, he was only confined to his house for six months. To her, this was nothing.
As for that little girl Shi Huan, she was still young, so Duan Jianing could raise her if she wanted. Xie Zixin didn't believe that she wouldn't be able to coax her when she grew up.
By then, the girl can pave the way for the younger brothers, leaving the wife with nothing.
Although the second prince didn't know what Xie Zixin was thinking, he knew from her expression that she was not thinking of anything good.
The Second Prince quickly added, "You've committed a serious crime this time. Haven't you always felt that I owe you the position of principal wife? I'll use this as payment."
From now on, just be at ease and be your concubine Xie!"
Xie Zixin paused as she was about to leave, but she still walked away calmly.
Regardless, she had gotten over this crisis. As for the future, there was still plenty of time to go, so she would slowly figure out a solution.
Xie Zixin felt that no matter what, the situation would not be worse than the current one.
When Duan Jianing learned that Xie Zixin came out of the front yard and went straight back to the backyard, she knew that Xie Zixin was going to be the child in her hands.
She really didn't want to raise her enemy's child, but if she didn't, the child would only be raised by the concubines in the backyard or by her mother.
Duan Jianing absolutely could not allow Xie Zixin's child to be raised by the Queen Mother, as this would seriously threaten her daughter's future status. As for the concubines behind her, seeing that the Second Prince had not considered them, she no longer had such extravagant hopes.
The child is raised in the care of those people, and I'm afraid they won't be able to protect him.
Since there was no way to refuse, Duan Jianing immediately ordered people to clean up the house and move Li Shihuan in. She also instructed the wet nurse who was taking care of Li Shihuan to arrange for everything that was necessary.
Anyway, it was all the money from the Hua family, so Duan Jianing had no reason to be reluctant to part with it.
As for raising them as her own daughters, Duan Jianing felt that she should wait until the children were older to see their personalities before making a decision. If they were loyal to her, there would be nothing wrong with having more daughters.
When the second prince came to the main courtyard, he saw his daughter lying on the warm bed, sleeping soundly.
The Second Prince immediately took Duan Jianing's hand and said, "Ning'er, you've worked so hard!"
Duan Jianing didn't dare take all the credit for this. She just wanted to do it with a clear conscience. "It's nothing. I don't need to do it myself. I have servants to help me. It won't take much effort."
The Second Prince then took Duan Jianing's hand and warned her, "Don't let Huan'er be alone with Concubine Xie in the future. Even if there are many people around, Concubine Xie is not allowed to get too close."
When Duan Jianing heard this, her heart was in turmoil. What did Xie Zixin do? Could it be...
Duan Jianing didn't ask any more questions, but just nodded normally, "I will obey your Highness."
The two smart people tacitly did not mention changing Li Shihuan's jade butterfly.
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