Chapter 191 The Enemy's Child
"Someone mentioned that you two were breaking up a few days ago, and the old lady overheard it."
Yu Hai whispered something, then bent down, picked up the now-cold medicine, and quietly left.
Sometimes a good mood is more effective than any medicine, and he thought the old lady could stop taking her medication.
No wonder my mother-in-law kept asking me probing questions ever since I walked in; she was afraid I would become a burden.
“Mother-in-law, the prince and I were just playing along. In order to make the enemy believe us, we even deceived you all.”
Jiang Wanning smiled and said, "Don't worry, we're not going to break up."
Although Jiang Wan Ning didn't know what Yu Hai meant by 'break up,' she guessed it meant divorce.
Yu Hai always uses a lot of fresh and interesting words. After spending a long time together, you can guess what he's going to say.
"Don't worry, Mother. This girl has been pestering me to marry her since she was little, and now that she's grown up, she's pestering me to marry her."
“They wouldn’t bear to leave me homeless,” Pei Yanchuan joked.
Jiang Wan Ning exclaimed in surprise, "Who's pestering me to marry you?"
The Duchess of England quickly laughed and interrupted, "That's right, Ningning, don't listen to this brat's nonsense."
“When you were little, he deliberately tricked you into saying that you wanted to marry him.”
"That brat has been cunning since he was little."
After saying that, the Duchess of England added, "However, he is the kindest and most gentle person."
As the Duchess of England spoke, she seemed to be recalling events from years past, her expression turning somewhat forlorn.
Jiang Wanning quickly said, "Mother-in-law, I'm hungry."
Upon hearing this, the Duchess of England reached out and touched the edge of the table, intending to stand up for support.
Pei Yanchuan and Jiang Wanning each helped him on one side as they walked into the house.
“Mother-in-law, after we finish eating, would you like to come back with us? Your room has already been prepared,” Jiang Wan Ning said.
The Duchess of England subconsciously turned her head towards Pei Yanchuan.
Pei Yanchuan echoed in agreement.
"Ningning prepared it according to her mother's favorite recipe."
The Duchess of England then smiled and agreed, "As long as I don't cause you any trouble."
"It's better to wait a while." Yu Hai carried in the food. "Although the Prince's mansion is safe now, it is also the most dangerous place."
"Normally, the only people here besides me are the secret guards sent by the prince."
"Let the old lady rest here for now. You can come and keep her company every day when you have time."
"I'm here to treat her with medicinal cuisine, and I can also study this Gu you mentioned at any time."
Jiang Wan Ning thought about it and agreed.
This free clinic wasn't far from the Prince's Mansion, but it was a place that sheltered and treated the poor. The clinic was located in the innermost part of the courtyard.
With people sent by Pei Yanchuan secretly watching over things, it is indeed safer than the Prince's mansion.
Although the Prince's mansion had many people, there were countless enemies, both openly and secretly, inside and outside, and each room in the free clinic had a secret passage.
“I think Yu Hai makes sense,” Pei Yanchuan said on behalf of Jiang Wanning. “Mother should stay here and take good care of herself.”
"After Ningning and I have taken care of those matters, we will bring you back to the mansion."
Jiang Wan Ning felt gratified that Pei Yan Chuan could immediately understand what she was thinking. If she were to speak now, she feared that the Duchess of Yingguo would overthink things.
But Pei Yanchuan's opening remarks were much better.
Unexpectedly, the Duchess of England smiled and said, "I am very comfortable here. You may go about your business."
"Don't worry about me."
"What is the matter that the Emperor summoned you to the palace for?" Jiang Wan Ning asked, seizing the opportunity.
Pei Yanchuan put down his chopsticks. "I would like to request that my mother be granted the title of First-Class Lady."
After saying that, Pei Yanchuan picked up a small piece of rice and put it in his mouth, his expression unchanged.
Before Jiang Wan Ning and the Duchess of England could speak, Pei Yan Chuan continued, "I refused."
"Given the current situation, it's not appropriate for my mother to attract too much attention."
He only hopes that the people he cares about can be safe and sound. Sometimes, giving too many titles means being too dangerous.
The Duchess of England never wanted to set foot in the royal palace again in her life.
What good is being a first-rank imperial consort? It's nothing more than having a prestigious title and more freedom to enter and leave the palace. At least, that's all she sees for it.
"Chuan'er, you did the right thing. Mother doesn't want anything, as long as our family can live in peace and tranquility."
The Duchess of England took Jiang Wan Ning's hand and said softly, "Ning Ning, could you wait outside for a moment? Mother has something she wants to say to Chuan'er alone."
Jiang Wan Ning knew that the mother and son must have a lot to say to each other after so many years apart.
"Then I'll go keep an eye on things ahead for Yu Hai." With that, he got up and left.
Once the door closed again, the Duchess of England's gentle face darkened, and the corners of her mouth that had been turned up disappeared.
Pei Yanchuan picked up a piece of meat and placed it in the Duchess of England's bowl. "What does Mother want to say?"
The Duchess of England's eyes flickered. "Chuan'er, I know I shouldn't have given you advice the moment we met."
"But...do you really intend to form a marriage alliance with the Marquis's family?"
"They are already engaged," Pei Yanchuan said calmly.
“But you’ve already separated, and the divorce papers haven’t been destroyed, so you’re not considered to be together.”
"Mother sent Ningning away just to say these things?" Pei Yanchuan's voice turned colder. "Mother was able to escape from that cannibalistic palace only because Ningning risked her life to save you."
The Duchess of England shook her head repeatedly, "Mother knows, Mother also likes Ning'er very much."
"That's not what I meant. You have to believe me. I just want you to have a good life."
"It's just...it's just..."
"Mother, no one can stop me from being with Ningning."
The Duchess of England seemed to have anticipated this outcome, and, clutching her handkerchief, mustered her courage to ask, "What if it's an enemy?"
"An enemy?"
"Yes, what would you do if she were the child of your enemy?" The Duchess of England's lips trembled as she spoke.
She bit her lower lip hard. "Back then, more than a hundred lives were lost in our household, all because of her maternal grandfather."
"But her family is still alive and well. My son and I escaped by luck, but we can only barely survive."
Pei Yanchuan paused, his hand still holding the food. "Mother, how did you know that the murderer was Grand Tutor Zhou?"
If it weren't for Grand Tutor Zhou saving him back then and sending him to the Emperor when he was still the Crown Prince, concealing his identity, how could he have survived to this day?
And that's why he has achieved what he has today. Moreover, back then, he knew he was poisoned but he was still thinking about Ningning.
I should try to fight for it myself. Now, my birth mother, whom I haven't seen for many years, suddenly says that Grand Tutor Zhou is my enemy, not my benefactor.
Pei Yanchuan subconsciously did not believe what she said.
Seeing that Pei Yanchuan had fallen silent, the Duchess of Yingguo continued, "Chuan'er, why would your mother implicate them for no reason?"
"You're too young to know about your affairs."
"Back then..." Pei Yanchuan was silent for a while before asking, "What exactly happened?"
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