The Eighth Prince's wife wanted to keep it a secret and decided to wait until Consort Liang was feeling better before telling her, but she couldn't resist Yinzhen's lack of cooperation!
Sure enough, after court, Yinzhen casually asked the Eighth Prince, "I wonder how Consort Liang is feeling?"
The Eighth Prince looked completely bewildered upon hearing this, seemingly unaware of the situation.
Yinzhen looked at the Eighth Prince with a sense of helplessness. It seemed that the Eighth Prince's wife was not very smart, as she had not mentioned Consort Liang's matter to the Eighth Prince.
Yinzhen could understand the Eighth Prince's wife's feelings; she was probably afraid that the Eighth Prince would think she was neglecting Consort Liang.
However, the Eighth Prince's wife underestimated the status of Consort Liang in the Eighth Prince's heart.
The Eighth Prince was a prince, and his status was quite noble. There were two reasons that motivated him to work so hard.
First, there's the ambition inherent in a man's bones. Since he has the opportunity, why not fight for that most prestigious position?
Secondly, he wanted to give Consort Liang a better life. He had a deep bond with Consort Liang and had been accustomed to her humble appearance since childhood. He wanted others to be subservient to Consort Liang.
"What do you mean by that, Fourth Brother?"
Yinzhen didn't hide anything and said directly, "Consort Liang is seriously ill. The palace maids around Consort Liang begged my wife to see you. Eighth sister-in-law should know this as well. I thought that Eighth sister-in-law had told Eighth brother."
These words were somewhat divisive, but they were also true. Furthermore, Yinzhen didn't have a good impression of the Eighth Prince and his wife; one was kind-hearted but ruthless, and the other was arrogant and disdainful.
Upon hearing this, the Eighth Prince's expression changed. He knew that Yinzhen was unlikely to lie, so it must be that his wife was keeping it from him.
Then Yinzhen saw the Eighth Prince reluctantly thank him: "I went back too late yesterday and didn't see the Fujin, so I was afraid I wouldn't have a chance to say anything. Thank you for letting me know, Fourth Brother. I'll go see Mother first, and I'll invite you to dinner another day to thank you properly."
Yinzhen: "Then you should go and see Consort Liang! I won't take up any more of your time, Eighth Brother."
The Eighth Prince bowed to Yinzhen and then left.
The Eighth Prince went directly to Yanxi Palace.
When he arrived, Consort Liang was taking her medicine.
Looking at the room filled with the smell of medicine and Liang Guiren's weak face, Ba felt a pang of guilt. He had been too busy lately and hadn't even known that his mother was so seriously ill.
"Why did you come here?" Consort Liang didn't want to disturb her son.
The Eighth Prince said with remorse, "What are you saying, Mother? You are my mother. You are sick, and I should come to take care of you. I found out too late, and it is my fault."
Liang Guiren said considerately, "Mother is fine, she'll recover with rest. Your mission is more important."
The Eighth Prince disagreed, saying, "The errand can be done anytime, but Mother's health is more important. What did the imperial physician say?"
Consort Liang simply said, "It's nothing serious, just take good care of yourself. Your wife came to see Mother yesterday, so don't worry."
How could the Eighth Prince not be worried? Consort Liang's sickly appearance was truly frightening.
Although Consort Liang knew that the Eighth Prince's wife was disrespectful to her, she still hoped that the young couple could live in harmony and not let this cause any rift between them.
To say that Consort Liang is kind-hearted is not necessarily true. If she could, she would also like a daughter-in-law who respects her and is agreeable. However, the fact is that the Eighth Prince's wife has the support of the Prince An's mansion. In addition, she understands the personalities of her son and the Eighth Prince's wife. Consort Liang is purely thinking about her son's interests.
"It's my fault for not knowing about Mother's illness immediately."
"It's not your fault, it's just that your mother doesn't want to make a big fuss. Your wife is also a good person. Yesterday, she came over and personally served your mother her medicine, and even changed your mother's imperial physician. She was very thoughtful and attentive."
Upon hearing this, the Eighth Prince's anger towards his Eighth Consort lessened somewhat; he was indeed somewhat dissatisfied with her for concealing things from him.
"It's all what the son and his wife should do."
Consort Liang gave a weak smile: "Originally, your mother didn't really want to rush you, but I was ill and was afraid of leaving any regrets. I asked the imperial physician who examined your wife, and he said that your wife is fine and you are healthy too. You and your wife should work harder so that your mother can hold her grandson soon."
The Eighth Prince was not unconcerned about having children; it's just that while his nightlife with his wife was harmonious, they simply couldn't conceive.
The imperial physician said that both of them were healthy, but his wife's belly showed no signs of pregnancy.
The Eighth Prince was also a little embarrassed, since the Ninth Prince, who was younger than him, already had a daughter, while his wife had never even been pregnant.
The key point is that he has never gotten a woman pregnant, and he can't say whose fault it was.
Eighth Prince: "Mother, please take good care of yourself. Your son and wife will do their best."
Consort Liang knew perfectly well that the two of them would try their best, but she desperately wanted to have a grandson. Also, recently someone had been spreading rumors in private that her inability to have children was her son's problem.
Then Consort Liang added, "Your wife is a good person, and her temperament matches yours. Your mother likes her too. However, she doesn't allow anyone to enter her backyard, and since you don't have any children, your mother is afraid of what others will say about you."
Even without Consort Liang saying it aloud, the Eighth Prince understood what she was talking about.
At his level, he really needed a child. It didn't have to be a son; at least a woman needed to get pregnant to prove that he had the ability to impregnate women. Otherwise, his subordinates wouldn't feel comfortable following him.
The Eighth Prince understood what Consort Liang meant.
"I will consider what Mother said. Please take good care of yourself."
Consort Liang smiled with satisfaction.
“Suqin, who is by Mother’s side, is very skillful and knows how to serve people. You can take her back with you. She will still be needed to serve you with writing materials in the study on a daily basis. Your wife does not want anyone to enter the back courtyard, so she can stay in the front courtyard.”
Consort Liang meant that Suqin would not be given a formal title, but in any case, there had to be a woman who could bear children for her son, and then she could be registered under the name of the Eighth Prince's wife.
The Eighth Prince hesitated upon hearing this.
He knew his wife's temperament; if he really brought someone back, she would definitely make a scene. In recent years, the Eighth Prince had been with other women, but he kept it a secret. He was still satisfied with his wife.
Consort Liang noticed his hesitation and continued, "I know that taking Suqin back might upset your wife, but if you don't have another child, people will talk about you. Besides, I'm still healthy, so you should make sure I don't have any regrets."
That's a bit of a serious statement.
"Mother, what nonsense are you talking about! Your son will just take Suqin back."
Lady Liang was somewhat pleased.
Suqin was serving him, and when she heard the Eighth Prince agree to take her back, a look of excitement flashed in her eyes.
Suqin had been serving Consort Liang for quite some time. She had been serving her since she was a child, when the Eighth Prince had not yet married or moved out of the palace. She had seen the Eighth Prince many times.
Suqin didn't see many men. The only ones who frequently came and went in Yanxi Palace were the First Prince and the Eighth Prince. Compared to the First Prince's ruggedness, the Eighth Prince's gentleness was more attractive to a young palace maid like her who was just beginning to experience love.
The Eighth Prince was especially beloved because he was not only gentle and polite, but also very filial to Consort Liang.
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