I nodded. Li Ruowei has the Empress Dowager's edict, which allows her to leave the palace frequently. Isn't that a good thing?
But what are these two siblings laughing about? It leaves me speechless.
“Ying’er, the Prime Minister and the Empress Dowager have always been at odds, and the Empress sees me as a thorn in her side. These things are hidden deep within the palace, and few people know about them. However, the Emperor is much smarter. He knows about the entanglements between the inner palace and the court, but he can balance the power of all parties and secure his throne.”
No way! The Great Zhao Dynasty can't even be found in history, yet they fought so fiercely!
I simply covered my head with the blanket. These two siblings are too smart; I can't outsmart them. Hiding under the blanket is the safest option.
"Alright, if you keep this up, you'll get sick. You're a mother now, but you're still like a little kid."
It was all Xie Yuancheng who brought up these topics, making me feel incredibly ashamed in front of Li Ruowei every time.
"Young master, are you awake?"
I pulled the blanket away, and there Wan'er was knocking on the door.
"I just woke up, none of you come in."
"Young master, you haven't eaten lunch today. It's already past noon. I'll bring it in for you."
Wan'er was too kind-hearted, so I automatically ignored Xie Yuancheng's glaring eyes and Li Ruowei's scrutinizing expression.
"No need, I'm still a little sleepy, let's talk later."
Fortunately, Wan'er didn't insist; she stood there for a while and then left.
"You two seem to have a good relationship."
I grabbed Xie Yuancheng's hand. "Yuancheng, it was Consort Ji who brought Wan'er here early this morning. I didn't do anything." Xie Yuancheng wouldn't let it go, and I was speechless.
Li Ruowei laughed beside me, "Yuancheng, I can't stay too long, you should see me out." Before she left, she told me a lot of things to be careful about, but I remembered the first part and forgot the rest.
The room quieted down again, waiting for Xie Yuancheng to go to the front lines. Most of the time afterward, it would be like this, and I need to get used to it quickly.
I was just about to get out of bed for a walk when Xie Yuancheng came back. How long has it been? Isn't he moving too fast?
How come I never noticed before? How could he say that?
"Ying'er, you've been acting recklessly as soon as I left."
"You can't be so naughty all the time."
"Stay away from those girls."
"If I'm not in the manor, are you planning to take a few more concubines?"
"besides···"
My ears were about to explode, so I quickly hugged him and begged him to stop talking, or my hair would start falling out prematurely.
"I'll do whatever you say." In situations like this, giving in is the right thing to do.
"I shouldn't have let you come back." I nodded, nestled in Xie Yuancheng's arms. If I had another chance, I would have cooperated with him properly in Linyang, and there wouldn't be so many problems now.
However, I couldn't bear to let my siblings face those things. I don't know if it's because I've been here for so long that I've become conflicted.
During dinner, Xie Yuancheng made no attempt to conceal their relationship; I can almost picture Wan'er's expression. I just hope she doesn't pass these things on to Consort Ji, otherwise, Xie Yuancheng will be blamed for "bewitching the imperial son-in-law" again.
Ji's mother looked very happy. The two of them took turns serving me food and soup all day. I was almost overwhelmed by their enthusiasm.
"Alright, I'm full. I'm going for a walk." If I eat any more, I'll get fat. The clothes here are layered, and if I get fat, I'll look like a mountain.
"Ying'er, don't be picky about food. Drink this bowl of medicine soup too." I forced myself to drink the soup Xie Yuancheng handed me, even though I was already feeling full. After drinking it, I felt really tingly.
Ji's mother chimed in from the side, "Yes, that's right, she needs to be taken good care of."
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