At this moment, Qian Shengyan felt an unprecedented anger.
Her fierce gaze swept across the windowsill, over Ulanara, and then looked at everyone in the room one by one.
She never intended to compete with these people, even if she had been wronged. She just wanted to raise her child well. But some people forced her, forcing her to fight and snatch!
Her only child, the only source of her emotional support since her transmigration, was quietly rendered ill, and even more shockingly, another woman tried to take him away?!
Qian Shengyan really felt that she was wrong, ridiculously wrong, and laughably wrong.
How could she think that she could just lie down and wait for victory?
In this cannibalistic backyard, it's absolutely impossible to raise a child without fighting and struggling. Her lazy, complacent idea is completely wrong!
While Qian Shengyan was overwhelmed with emotions, Ulanara continued to persuade her, "I'm only doing this for your own good, sister. As the child's mother, you can't take good care of her. If the prince finds out, he will be angry."
So, wouldn't it be better for her to be sensible and give the child to the Fujin (principal wife)?
Ah, when we first met at the cottage, she called me unworthy, but in front of Yinzhen she became a warm and welcoming mistress, and today, in front of others she's become a caring older sister...
You want to compete in acting skills? Let's see who can outdo whom!
Qian Shengyan pinched herself hard, the pain instantly bringing tears to her eyes. She turned around, her previous coldness vanishing, replaced by a soft, choked voice as she said, "What you've said, Madam, is enough to kill me..."
She sobbed, her voice low and pitiful: "My parents died early, and this is the only blood relative I have in this world. If it weren't for the Fourth Prince, I wouldn't be able to survive anymore, sob sob sob..."
Ulanara probably didn't expect Qian Shengyan to pull this stunt, since from the first meeting until now, Qian Shengyan has spoken very little and has been completely submissive.
She hesitated for a moment, then frowned and insisted, "But sister, although the Fourth Prince is your son, he is also the bloodline of our Prince. We cannot afford to have any mishaps."
Qian Shengyan lowered her head, pretending to wipe away tears. Before she could think of a reply, a male voice came from the doorway: "No room for error?"
It was actually Yinzhen who arrived!
Qian Shengyan was startled and quickly knelt down to pay her respects. Ulanara also stood up in surprise and curtsied, saying, "Your Highness..."
"Get out, all of you." Yinzhen sat down on the bed with an air of authority. With a glance, the chief eunuch Su Peisheng beside him had already cleverly driven all the servants out of the room, leaving only Wu Mama, who served the Fujin, and himself.
The princess forced a smile: "When did the prince return...?"
"Just got back," Yinzhen said succinctly, then raised his chin slightly. "Su Peisheng, speak."
"Yes!" Su Peisheng gave a quick bow and said to the group, "This servant just checked. Last night at the beginning of the Chou hour, the eunuch in charge of serving meals, Li Taihe, left the main courtyard carrying a bucket of ice. At the third quarter of the Chou hour, someone saw him leave near Qian Gege's room. At the beginning of the Yin hour, a young eunuch saw him return, but the ice in the bucket was gone."
Yinzhen slowly turned the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand without saying a word, and the room fell silent for a moment.
Qian Shengyan was startled and immediately knelt on the ground, crying, "No wonder I saw some residual water on the ground outside the window just now, and I wondered what it was. I didn't expect... Fourth Prince is still so young. It's all my fault for not being careful enough..."
She didn't directly try to implicate the Fujin (wife of the emperor), which shows that Ulanara wouldn't be that foolish.
Although the main courtyard is supposedly the residence of the Fujin (principal wife), who knows if the people in the so-called main courtyard are actually the Fujin's people—even if they really are the Fujin, it is enough that Yinzhen has already found out about these people and is sitting here.
He will stand up for his son.
"Your Highness!" Ulanara also realized what was happening and hurriedly defended herself, "That eunuch who was serving at the Summer Palace was someone I didn't know..."
Seeing that Yinzhen had no reaction, Ulanara gritted her teeth and said again, "Even if I really wanted to do something, I wouldn't be foolish enough to openly use the people in my own courtyard!"
"Su Peisheng," Yinzhen said calmly.
Su Peisheng responded with a "Yes," then continued, bowing his head and bending over: "Li Taihe has already been interrogated. He and Ruizhu, who serves Geng Gege, are from the same hometown. They just made contact these past few days. Ruizhu also confessed that Li Taihe only delivered the ice, and it was Su Hulu from Geng Gege's courtyard who opened the window."
"Your Highness..." Ulanara cried out with tears in her eyes.
She felt wronged, but there was someone behind her who felt even more wronged than she did.
Just as the Fujin finished speaking, Qian Shengyan let out a soft sob. The sob was very quiet, sounding like she was trying hard to hold it in but couldn't.
Yinzhen then looked over there.
The woman, who had captivated him at first sight, was now kneeling on the ground with a gentle posture. Perhaps she was too heartbroken and afraid of being seen by him, as she turned slightly to wipe away her tears.
Han Chinese are petite, but she was no less so, especially with this twisting motion, which made her slender waist even more noticeable.
He narrowed his phoenix eyes slightly, but quickly regained his composure and said, "Mrs. Qian, please get up." Turning to the Fujin, he said, "The servants of the main courtyard, can they really be coaxed into doing such a thing..."
His tone was indifferent, without any hint of reproach, but Ulanara blushed instantly. She trembled slightly and bowed deeply, saying, "Your Majesty... I am ashamed..."
"You said you would take good care of the Fourth Prince after he returned to the manor, and I trusted you, which is why I agreed." Yinzhen stopped there and didn't say anything more. He only instructed Su Peisheng, "Send Li Taihe to the Fujin for disposal."
As someone from the main courtyard, Ulanara knew that Yinzhen was giving her face, so she bowed again. Su Peisheng was already standing at the door, obviously waiting for her to come out.
Having no other choice, Ulanara got up and left.
But she was still somewhat unwilling, and when she reached the door, she couldn't help but turn back to look. She saw Yinzhen bending down to look at the child lying on the bed, while Qian Shengyan was already sitting on the edge of the bed. From her angle, the two looked as if they were standing very close together.
Instantly, Ulanara's face darkened.
After leaving the house, Su Peisheng went to fetch the person and escort them to the main courtyard. Only then did Ulanara show some displeasure: "Geng..."
Granny Wu supported her arm, not daring to say anything. After walking a while, Ulanara sighed again, "I was too hasty."
“Your Majesty is already kind-hearted. It was agreed that only the young prince would be brought back to the mansion. It was that Qian Shi who didn’t know what was good for her,” said Granny Wu. “Moreover, the prince is sick, and Your Majesty, as the legal mother, wants to take care of him personally. It is Your Majesty’s kindness. No matter how you look at it, it is that Qian Shi who is unreasonable.”
Ulanara frowned again: "Qian... I originally thought she was gentle, but I didn't expect... Humph."
Now, it's clear she's caught the prince's eye, and I've made another miscalculation; if I act now, things will get complicated.
According to her plan, she would first take the child, then make Qian bow her head and become her helper, and finally arrange for the child to serve the prince in bed. This would make her seem generous and make Qian feel grateful.
Now look what's happened! Her entire plan has fallen through, and she's even angered the prince. He probably won't agree to let her take care of the Fourth Prince anymore...
"Geng is such a fool!" Ulanara said through gritted teeth, then sighed deeply.
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