Despite being favored by the emperor, Tong Shi's pregnancy failed to win back his heart, which greatly angered her.
Lady Nian moved closer to Yinzhen, her beautiful eyes lingering on the face of the person beside her. She frowned slightly and said, "Your Highness seems unhappy, but things are not going well at court."
"Nothing's wrong." Yinzhen put his arm around her and turned around. "I'll take you home. I happen to have some free time today."
He stroked Lady Nian's abdomen and asked with concern, "Have you checked her pulse? What did the imperial physician say?"
After losing her first child, Lady Nian was depressed for a while. But she proved to be fertile and became pregnant again, which made Yinzhen even more satisfied.
Xu'er is sensible and obedient, with a gentle nature, unlike some people who are no different from a rustic countrywoman, cold-hearted and callous. The Tong family cannot escape responsibility for failing to properly educate their daughter.
Like father, like daughter; if the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too. Recalling everything that had happened before, Yinzhen, whose self-esteem had been severely hurt, also angered the Tong family.
The more you pamper someone before, the more annoyed you are now.
Lady Nian could easily detect the lingering anger in Yinzhen's body, so she smiled even more sweetly, "The imperial physician said that the pregnancy is stable, so Your Majesty need not worry."
"Hmm, I heard from the maid that you don't have a good appetite. The other day, I found a chef from Jiangnan to come to the manor. Do you like the food he makes?"
"You're so kind, my lord. I found the food quite good. I really like the pastries he makes, so I thought I'd send some to you to try as well."
"Okay, let's talk inside."
Yinzhen took the food box and walked towards Weifang Courtyard with Lady Nian.
Nan Yi, who was climbing over the wall in just a thin shirt, happened to see this scene. He didn't want to go over and disturb them, but he was afraid that things would get worse if he waited.
She knew Fourth Master well; if he said he would stop feeding the family, he would definitely do it. If the misunderstanding wasn't cleared up, Wanyue Pavilion wouldn't be able to go hungry forever.
She's fine on her own; at worst, she can sneak out to eat. But the servants, led by Granny Qiu, will be in real trouble.
"Wait." Nan Yi ran over and grabbed Yinzhen, saying urgently, "Don't go yet, let me explain."
When Yinzhen saw her appear, his face suddenly turned cold, and his anger burned even more fiercely. "Who gave you permission to run away? What do you take my words for? Believe me or not, I will sell off all those despicable dogs and servants."
He turned his head and glared at the eunuch behind him, "Su Peisheng, what kind of work are you doing?"
Xiao Suzi glanced at Master Tong with a mournful expression. He was also helpless; no matter how high the wall was, it couldn't trap Master Tong.
He stepped forward with a pained expression, saying, "This servant is guilty, please punish me, sir."
"It's none of his business, don't take offense at other people's actions."
Nan Yi stamped her foot. She had overestimated her ability to withstand the cold. In the dead of winter, it was so cold and chilly that her snot was freezing.
Holding her hands, she sniffed. She was already freezing cold, and then this fourth uncle refused to listen to her explanation. She had been framed and died unjustly.
Nan Yi, seething with anger, didn't know who to vent it on, but when she looked at the icy Fourth Master, her tone turned sour.
“What did they do to offend you? I understand you’re angry with me. Let me explain. Whether it’s killing or hacking, I’ll go with them.”
"You threaten me? Do you think I wouldn't dare? Tong Shi, who do you think you are?" Yinzhen questioned sternly.
Nan Yi rolled her eyes. "Think what you want. You can treat me like a cat or a dog, but I'm telling you, I don't know where the things in this house come from. Believe it or not, this is the only time I'm saying this: do whatever you want with me."
It's too cold. It's more comfortable to go back to bed. Nan Yi refused to believe that he could let more than a dozen people in Wanyue Pavilion starve to death.
"Wait a minute, do you think I'll believe you just because of a few empty words?"
"So what do you want?" Nan seemed thick-skinned. She couldn't prove her innocence for the time being, but what could she do?
Standing beside the two men, Lady Nian tightened her handkerchief. She never expected that Lady Tong had always treated the prince this way. She admired her courage.
If it were me, I would never dare to be so presumptuous. Or perhaps it's because of Tong's personality that the master spoils her so much.
It seems that Madam Tong has angered the master again. Judging from her expression, instead of apologizing and trying to make amends, she is deliberately antagonizing him. This is quite interesting.
Her chance had come.
Not to mention Lady Nian, Su Peisheng was used to the two arguing in private, but this was the first time they had argued in broad daylight. Consort Tong was too bold and did not care about the master's reputation at all.
He waved to the group of servants who were watching in astonishment, saying, "What are you watching? It's not for them to watch our master's show."
"All of you, step back." Xiao Suzi whispered, dismissing the servants around him. He then stepped aside, pretending to be dead, eyes downcast.
He knew perfectly well what position Consort Tong held in his heart. He was currently angry, but once he calmed down, he would probably coax her back in a humble and submissive manner.
"Your Majesty, Sister Tong, please stop arguing." Madam Nian stepped forward and pulled Yinzhen aside. "Your Majesty, although I do not know what misunderstanding has occurred between you, please allow me to say something. Regardless of whether Sister Tong did it or not, Your Majesty is magnanimous, so please don't hold it against Sister Tong. Let it go."
After persuading Yinzhen, Lady Nian smiled and said to Nan Yi, "Sister Tong, the master has always been magnanimous. Just say a few kind words, listen to your sister, apologize, and this matter will be over."
That's a nice way to put it, but it's a double slap. Nan Yi might not appreciate it, but even Yinzhen, after hearing it, put his arm around Nian Shi, glared at Nan Yi with disgust, and said coldly, "This matter won't go away. Go back to your courtyard and come out when you've figured it out."
"Fine, I'll get out then. I'll never understand why you're coming out. I'd rather not come out." She glared at his arm around Nian Shi, said these harsh words, and then turned and left in anger.
Nan Yi was furious and muttered to herself, "To hell with contraceptives, to hell with explanations! I've lost my mind. I want to clear up this misunderstanding with this bastard. I should thank the person who schemed against me."
It's better if they don't come looking for me. I won't have to greet and see off customers every day, or sit at the door and sell my smiles. I'll have an easier time too.
She pouted, looking impatient, and said what she wanted to say, as if the deal was off and they were going to part ways.
Seeing that she showed no remorse, Yinzhen was furious. He grabbed her and said, "Tong Shi, I'll see you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin."
Nan Yi was too lazy to waste words with him, and said impatiently, "I can't explain it to you, so I'll just leave, so I won't get in your way."
The two started arguing again, their eyes bulging like chicken eyes. Madam Nian came over and pulled them apart, saying, "Master, please don't be like this. No matter what mistake Sister Tong has made..."
What did she do wrong? They keep telling her to admit her mistake, but what did she do wrong? Nan Yi couldn't stand these words and pushed her away, saying, "Mind your own business."
On a snowy day, the ground was slippery. Nan Yixiao pushed her, and since Nian Shi was weak and wearing platform shoes, she couldn't stand up. She exclaimed in surprise. Fortunately, Yinzhen was nearby, and Nian Shi almost fell.
Lady Nian, her face deathly pale, threw herself into Yinzhen's arms. "Your Majesty, I was terrified! Sister Tong, she..."
Enraged, Yinzhen raised his hand and slapped her. After he finished, his fingertips trembled. He picked up Nian Shi and left without saying a word.
Su Peisheng looked at Consort Tong, who was only wearing a thin shirt and had fallen on the snow, with sympathy in his eyes. He sighed inwardly and followed after his master.
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