Zhao Qing looked uncomfortable; he clearly hadn't expected Cui Yulu to guess his relationship with Qiao Qiao.
However, Qiao Qiao still appeared calm and at ease.
"Why do you say that, sister? This is the first time I've seen this man. How could I possibly know him?"
"Stop pretending to be a good person here. Your purpose is all too obvious. Stop pretending."
Qiao Qiao smiled instead of getting angry, looking at the suddenly clever little woman in front of her. This game was getting more and more interesting.
"My sister is indeed very clever. No wonder the prince likes you, and even I have started to like you. However, clever people don't live long. If you want to be safe, then learn to pretend to be deaf and dumb. Perhaps I can still let you stay by Fu Xiaoyu's side, and your child can still have a home."
Cui Yulu coldly looked at the venomous woman in front of her and said calmly, "My children don't need anyone to give them a home. I am their home, and it has nothing to do with anyone else."
"You're too naive. In this world, how can your child survive without a high status? In the end, won't he just become a slave and be at the mercy of others?"
Qiao Qiao's expression turned serious as she spoke. The thought of her child's father made her sad. Just because he was born into a family of lower social standing, he was trampled underfoot and at the mercy of others.
This time, she was determined not to let her child become a slave, no matter what.
Even if it hurts others, she will do it.
Moreover, Fu Xiaoyu is the best candidate.
"You two get out of here. I don't want to see you. Don't say anything useless to me."
As she spoke, Cui Yulu instructed her servants to lead them away.
He then leaned back on the tatami mat and closed his eyes to rest.
This time I'm truly exhausted.
I thought I could live a happy life, but I never expected to encounter something like this.
Unable to sleep all night, Fu Xiaoyu unexpectedly came to the house in the middle of the night.
Who is it?
Startled, Cui Yulu quickly sat up and covered herself with the blanket.
She looked warily at the man standing in front of her, fearing that it might be Zhao Qing again this time.
Fu Xiaoyu felt a pang of heartache when he saw Cui Yulu, who was terrified like a little animal.
"It's me. Don't be afraid. I've come to check if you're sleeping peacefully."
"So it's Your Highness. You're still up so late?"
Fu Xiaoyu walked quickly to her bedside and looked at her as she grew thinner and thinner.
"I'm so sorry for making you suffer these days. I want to sleep with you, is that okay?"
Cui Yulu remained silent, simply watching him walk to her side in the darkness.
Seeing that she did not refuse, Fu Xiaoyu simply hugged her in his arms.
"I'm sorry. If I had been more careful, this wouldn't have happened. It's all my fault for making you sad."
Is the child in her belly really yours?
Cui Yulu asked softly, snuggling closer to him.
She was captivated by this long-lost embrace.
However, Fu Xiaoyu didn't say anything, but buried his head in the crook of her neck, and his breath tickled her.
"If you don't answer, it means you agree. Have you really betrayed our promise?"
"Please believe me, I will not do anything that breaks our vow, please believe me."
Fu Xiaoyu hugged her even tighter, and Cui Yulu felt like she couldn't breathe.
"Don't do that, you're hurting me."
Cui Yulu felt like she couldn't breathe, and even the baby in her belly started to resist.
They started fighting inside their own stomachs.
Fu Xiaoyu seemed to sense the unusual movement of the baby. She gently stroked Cui Yulu's belly with her large hands and said softly, "Don't bully your mother. She has already worked hard enough. If you keep bullying her, I'll spank you when you come out."
Hearing Fu Xiaoyu educate her child in this way, Cui Yulu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"What kind of father are you? You're spanking someone before they're even born! That's really something."
When Fu Xiaoyu saw her smile, that long-lost smile was the scene he had been dreaming of.
"You look so cute when you smile. How about you smile more often?"
Cui Yulu gently pushed his hand away and let out a soft chuckle.
"You always say such useless things. Of all the things you've done, which one can make me laugh? You promised me a surprise when you returned from the expedition, but you brought me nothing but a shock. If you two really love each other, I can just walk out of this show and give her my place. I never like to force things."
Fu Xiaoyu hugged her tighter, feeling guilty towards her, and gently coaxed her, "There are some things I can't control. Once this period is over, I will explain everything to you. My relationship with her is just based on mutual benefit. I don't like her and I will not have any interaction with her."
"You're a habitual liar. If there was no connection, how could she be pregnant and clinging to you? So many people went out to fight, why didn't she look for Lin Yun but instead came to you?"
Thinking of this, Cui Yulu felt nauseous and was wide awake. She sat up and wanted to get away from him.
"Believe me, I haven't done anything to betray you. That child isn't mine, I..."
He couldn't say anything more; for the safety of Cui Yulu and the child, he couldn't say too much.
"Let's rest for a bit. There's a palace banquet tomorrow, and this is your first time meeting the Empress Dowager, so don't overexert yourself."
Thinking of the Empress Dowager Jia, Cui Yulu felt a headache coming on. She knew that the Empress Dowager did not like her. Previously, the Empress Dowager had been praying at the temple, so even the siege of Kyoto did not affect her.
She returned from her prayers this time intending to personally witness Fu Xiaoyu's wedding, but she never expected him to hold such an improper wedding in Jingyuan Town.
This really angered her, so she never wanted to acknowledge Cui Yulu's status as Princess Consort.
"Tomorrow might be tough for you, but could you bear with it for my sake? I will get that title back for you."
Fu Xiaoyu looked at her with a serious expression.
"You mean I can't even keep my position as your legal wife now, and I have to become your concubine?"
Cui Yulu suddenly felt wronged. What woman would be willing to become a concubine for the man she loved? She was the one who met Fu Xiaoyu first, so why should she become a concubine?
"This is only temporary. Believe me, the position of princess will definitely be yours."
"Fu Xiaoyu, you've changed. Why should I tolerate this? I was the one who met you first and married you first. Why should I be your concubine? Do you think this is fair to me?"
Fu Xiaoyu remained silent, and for a moment the atmosphere between the two fell silent. Cui Yulu turned away and stopped looking at her, but she had made up her mind that she would not compromise this time.
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