Li thought to herself that he had said the same thing when he wanted to marry Yan Nangui.
Ultimately, it was just that I wasn't destined to be the principal wife.
Since she couldn't be his legal wife, why did she lose her mind and become his concubine in the first place?
Now, she has to see this person clearly, and also see the situation before her clearly.
There is absolutely no chance of her being promoted to the official position.
Today's events have completely broken her heart. Her aunt, who was always so kind, just watched her get beaten today.
If we had known this would happen, why did we bother to send the wild geese south?
Meanwhile, Yan Jinsi was not happy in the main courtyard either.
Xiangsi then tried to persuade her, "Madam, don't be angry, it's not worth it. Everyone in the manor knows that this Li woman, relying on her background, is good at flattering the old lady. And the old lady, since you dote on your niece, why make her a concubine? In the past, you wholeheartedly wanted to support her to become the principal wife. If you still think that way now, then..."
“She dared! They were dreaming before, marrying a girl from the Yan family and then trying to kill her and replace her with one of their own! Serves her right! When Yan Nangui left, she took all her dowry with her, that's quite something,” Yan Jinsi said.
Xiangsi deliberately led her to say this.
"Speaking of which, it's a bit strange. Back then, they didn't just take the dowry, they also took 50,000 taels. 50,000 taels is nothing to you, but for the Meng family... it's not like they wouldn't feel the pinch. But the eldest young master and the old lady gave it to them."
“You saw how the old lady and the eldest young master protected Li Shi, but back then… that person tormented Li Shi like that, making her kneel in the snow with cold water poured on her all night! The old lady and the eldest young master didn’t even dare to tell her to get up. But before that, that person always suffered.”
“Others only say it’s because that lady miscarried, and the Meng family feels guilty, but I don’t think so. There’s probably something going on here,” Xiangsi said.
Yan Jin thought to herself, "Good girl, you're very good."
"Thank you, Madam. I have no one at home, and I only ask for someone to rely on in the future. Serving you is my only support. I will be loyal and devoted to you for life." Xiangsi's words were double-edged and utterly heartless.
Yan Jinsi was naturally pleased. She no longer trusted anyone around her, except for Xiangsi, who was the only one she trusted and relied on.
On the day of her return visit, a maid complained, and the princess even asked her a few questions.
But now that things have escalated to this point, the eldest princess can't interfere too much in her affairs. On the contrary, the maid who complained was ordered to be sold off by Yan Jinsi as soon as she returned.
Now all the maids are even more silent.
Only Yan Jinsi's wet nurse could still say a few words, but she didn't dare to say much more.
In the Crown Prince's residence, Yan Nangui smiled upon hearing the news from the Meng family: "This Xiangsi is excellent. Tell her I am very pleased. I will remember her."
"Yes," Chanyi replied, thinking to herself that this longing was indeed genuine; though young, she was quite shrewd.
"Shouldn't Your Highness be back?" Yan Nangui asked.
"Tomorrow, perhaps? Sometime in the afternoon? We need to go to the palace first when we get back," Jiangxiang said.
"Well, then the show will begin the day after tomorrow. Zhang Chenghui has had his share of trouble these past few days, hasn't he? Didn't he get slapped by Consort Ye yesterday?" Yan Nangui smiled brightly. "Isn't it a coincidence that the two of them could run into each other in the garden on such a cold day?"
That couldn't possibly be something we encountered, but that's alright.
“Su Liangdi has had a lot of free time these past few days,” Jiangxiang said with a smile.
Indeed, Zhang Chenghui has drawn the attention, but this Ye Liangdi is too much of a troublemaker.
Yan Nangui shook his head: "Let's just watch the show."
The following afternoon, everyone welcomed the Crown Prince back to his residence.
As is customary, there should be a family dinner.
At the family banquet, Consort Ye acted coquettishly and complained, but the Crown Prince easily appeased her.
Everything was fine before.
Suddenly, Ding Zhaoxun stood up: "I have some good news to tell Your Highness."
"Oh? What is it?" The crown prince looked over and asked with a smile.
"I saw the physician yesterday, and after taking my pulse, he said I am two months pregnant," Ding Zhaoxun said shyly.
"Really? That's good news." Shu Chengfeng smiled, looking very happy.
The Crown Princess smiled and said, "Yes, this is a joyous occasion. Please sit down. Change her meals and remove the tea."
"Thank you, Your Highness, and thank you, Your Highness the Crown Princess." Ding Zhaoxun sat down contentedly.
Yan Nangui looked at it and shook his head slightly in his heart, thinking that it would be a miracle if it could be saved.
She was pregnant, but only told the Crown Prince; she didn't mention the Crown Princess at all.
Tsk.
Su Liangdi naturally expressed her happiness in good faith, but Ye Liangdi was furious. She couldn't say it directly, so she just pinched her nose and offered a congratulatory remark.
Everyone was offering their congratulations, but how many of them were truly happy?
After the banquet ended, Ding Zhaoxun was naturally filled with joy, waiting for His Highness to say something like, "Come to my place!"
However, Shu Chengfeng could not go.
Upon returning from an outing, one should rest in the main courtyard.
He simply waved his hand, signaling everyone to disperse.
Ding Zhaoxun even called out, "Your Highness!"
The Crown Princess smiled and said, "Why don't you go to see Consort Ding? After all, she has a child and needs your company the most."
That's a truly virtuous and generous statement.
Shu Chengfeng smiled: "The rules cannot be broken. Ding Zhaoxun, go back. I will come to see you when I have time."
Having said all that, Ding Zhaoxun naturally dared not say anything more and could only retreat.
Once outside the main courtyard, Ye Liangdi sneered, "So what if you have a problem in your stomach? You little Zhaoxun, trying to snatch someone from the main courtyard, you really have guts!"
“Zhaoxun is a concubine, and Liangdi is also a concubine. If Consort Ye can snatch someone away from the main wife, why can’t I?” Ding Zhaoxun snorted.
Yan Nangui raised an eyebrow. So this person isn't really that kind of person?
Tsk, let's get out of here. Don't let it spread.
Obviously, that's what everyone thinks.
Ye Liangdi, who had a good temper, immediately slapped Ding Zhaoxun across the face.
Even if she was slapped in the face, it wouldn't be enough to cause her to miscarry.
Although Ding Zhaoxun was stubborn, he didn't dare to cause trouble outside the main courtyard.
They could only go back in a huff.
"Why bother with all this?" Ning Chenghui shook his head.
Yan Nangui simply smiled and didn't reply.
Everyone went their separate ways.
Nothing was said that night.
The next day, Ye Liangdi indeed began to target Xia Fengyi, but Ding Zhaoxun, who was pregnant, was able to distract her.
It was truly a wonderful moment.
"Consort Xia enjoys such great favor, following you everywhere and spending so much time with you in bed. Yet she's not even as good as someone who only serves you once every few months. Someone like you should just stop serving her as soon as possible," Consort Ye snorted.
Xia Fengyi could only reply, "This concubine is incompetent."
“Xia Fengyi serves many, and Ye Liangdi serves quite a few as well. How come it’s all the same?” Ding Zhaoxun said.
That's... isn't that just courting death?
Which of the people listed above has children? Whose heart is this being stabbed in the back?
Tsk.
The Crown Princess remained calm and composed, so she didn't need to worry too much about it.
"Getting pregnant is a blessing for you, but don't be so reckless and ruin your good fortune," Luo Liangyuan said, unable to bear it any longer.
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