The teapot and teacups in Aunt Wang's room are replaced with new ones every day.
Sometimes it happens several times a day.
Ever since the two concubines entered, Lord Xu never set foot in Aunt Wang's room again.
Every day and night, they took turns sleeping in the yard of those two people.
Aunt Wang knew that she was no longer young and could not compare with the two of them in beauty, but her status was still better than theirs.
So much so that whenever Marquis Xu was not around, Aunt Wang would make things difficult for the two of them.
He was angry, but he also pushed Lord Xu towards the two of them.
This made Lord Xu pity them even more and also annoyed Aunt Wang even more.
When Aunt Wang knew that Lord Xu was going to visit the pregnant Crown Princess, her face twisted.
If you were to ask who Aunt Wang hates the most, it would definitely be Xu Jinyi.
If it weren't for Xu Jinyi, how could she have ended up old and ugly, and no longer favored by her husband?
Lord Xu came with a happy face and left with a face as dark as ink.
Apart from accepting the gift, Lord Xu was not even able to see Xu Jinyi.
Lord Xu didn't care that he failed to gain Xu Jinyi's favor, as long as outsiders didn't know that they had a bad relationship as father and daughter.
But after leaving the gift, when leaving the Prince's Mansion, Lord Xu could hardly believe what he heard.
Passing by the garden of the Prince's Mansion, Lord Xu heard the voices of two maids in the rockery.
He didn't pay much attention to it at first, but he heard his name from their mouths.
Driven by curiosity, Lord Xu stopped.
"Have you heard? On the day the Emperor Dowager arrived, the Crown Princess was pregnant and the Emperor was so happy that he wanted to reward her. He even mentioned that he would promote her father, Lord Xu."
"But the Crown Princess refused."
Another maid made a surprised sound: "Ah... why?"
"Why else could it be? Haven't you heard about the rumors about the Marquis' Mansion? They say that Marquis Xu favors his concubines and daughters, tacitly allowing them to withhold the Crown Princess's monthly allowance and even frame her."
"I doubt those things are true. Otherwise, when the Emperor said he would promote Lord Xu, why did the Crown Princess ask the Emperor not to reward her father just because she is pregnant?"
"It seems that our Crown Princess really has a bad relationship with her family."
"Indeed, if Lord Xu gets promoted, then his concubines and his favorite concubines will benefit. The Crown Princess will be furious. It's like helping the enemy."
Lord Xu only felt a fishy and sweet taste rising in his throat.
It was a hot day in June, but he could still feel the icy cold rising from his feet to his head.
He couldn't believe what he was hearing.
It turns out that promotion was so close to him.
For a moment, Lord Xu wanted to break into the Crown Princess's courtyard and ask the rebellious girl why she did this.
What good will it do her?
But the maid's words woke him up. He looked at the housekeeper next to him and asked him what was wrong with a smile.
Lord Xu met his half-smile and left in embarrassment.
"Miss, the Marquis has heard those words." Qiuhua came back to report.
"These words will probably make him feel uncomfortable for a while." Xu Jinyi nodded with satisfaction.
It must be a terrible feeling to see the opportunity for promotion and wealth right in front of you, but you miss it.
Lord Xu didn't know how he got back to the mansion, and the maid's words kept echoing in his mind.
During the parade, Lord Xu saw Aunt Wang and became furious. He stood up and slapped Wang hard in the face.
“Bang!”
"Bitch, you bitch, if it weren't for you, how could Yi'er have left me? If it weren't for you, how glorious would this marquis be now?"
Lord Xu was so angry that he pointed his index finger at Aunt Wang who was beaten to the ground and cursed her.
As if scolding her wasn't enough, Lord Xu even went up to her and kicked her twice, then called the housekeeper.
"Confine Concubine Wang to the courtyard, and let Mrs. Gu take over the housekeeping power."
Without even looking at Aunt Wang, who was filled with shock and disbelief, Marquis Xu directly seized her power.
"yes."
When leaving, Lord Xu looked at Aunt Wang with eyes full of disgust.
Xu Jinyi got the news of what happened here in a moment.
Because the situation outside is tense now, countless people are staring at Xu Jinyi's belly.
So Xu Jinyi needs someone by his side at all times.
This also made Xu Jinyi rarely feel bored when he stayed in the Prince's Mansion every day.
In order to relieve boredom, Xu Jinyi simply asked someone to keep an eye on the Marquis' Mansion and Xu Jiner.
Every day she only needed to go to the Prince's Mansion to know what happened to them.
Upon learning of the two men's miserable condition, Xu Jinyi shook his head with sympathy and continued to listen to their report.
The emperor's belly was getting bigger day by day, and his health was getting worse day by day. The situation in the court was becoming more and more tense, and the court officials had already formed cliques and stood in line.
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the second prince, who had always been inconspicuous, also had such ambitions, and the people who supported him were comparable to those of the third prince.
Now the situation among the princes is tense secretly, and they are still exchanging hypocritical greetings on the surface, but in fact they are all waiting for an opportunity.
The hot summer is passing quickly, and winter is coming soon.
Inside the Prince's Mansion.
Xu Jinyi had already put on her cloak, and Li Jinchen was holding Xu Jinyi's hand as they strolled in the plum garden.
At this time, Xu Jinyi had entered the late stage of pregnancy and her belly was more than seven months old.
Medical technology at that time was not so advanced that one could determine how many babies were in a woman's belly by taking her pulse.
However, when everyone realized that Xu Jinyi's belly was bigger than others, Li Jinchen once again invited a master to come and take Xu Jinyi's pulse.
Apart from knowing that there is definitely more than one baby in the belly, I don't know how many.
Knowing that Xu Jinyi was pregnant with twins or more, Li Jinchen became nervous.
What followed was not joy, but deep worry.
Giving birth to a child is like walking through the gates of hell for a woman. Giving birth to one child carries risks, and giving birth to two will greatly increase the risks.
Ever since he learned that Xu Jinyi was pregnant with multiple babies, Li Jinchen couldn't sleep well at night.
If Xu Jinyi moved, he would wake up.
It's just starting to get cold now and the snow hasn't fallen yet, so Li Jinchen is not very happy about Xu Jinyi going out for a walk.
"It's so boring. I haven't been out for several months, and you won't even let me come to the garden." Xu Jinyi complained, but a happy smile appeared on her face.
"I'm worried about you too. You're pregnant with two babies. It's not safe outside right now. I'll take you out after you give birth."
"That's what you said." Xu Jinyi was not willful, knowing how many people outside were watching the Prince's Mansion.
If she went out, she didn't know how many passers-by would come to catch her.
Now she is pregnant and cannot help, but she must not become a burden to Li Jinchen.
Bai Mo appeared before him at this moment: "Master, the Third Prince will make a move tonight."
Li Jinchen's handsome face was full of sternness: "Since he doesn't value his life, I will help him."
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