Seeing Heyue's thoughtful expression, Granny Wang was somewhat worried, but there were some things she had to say.
"Logically speaking, since you've just married into the family, you should try to keep the Thirteenth Prince close to you as soon as possible. However, reality doesn't allow it. This old servant is thinking that you should either arrange for other women in the household to serve you, or arrange for someone close to you to do so. Well, Hailan and the others are all grown up now and could serve the Prince. In the end, those who have served him since childhood are more reliable than the women in this household. But after all, you are the primary consort, and the Thirteenth Prince has no children yet. You are still young and can have children in a few years, but you must get the Thirteenth Prince's consent to have his first child with you. You can't let another woman have his first child. Only in this way can you ensure your position as soon as possible."
"What do you mean by that, Granny?" Heyue raised an eyebrow, feigning confusion.
"It's a contraceptive soup," Granny Wang said through gritted teeth, looking at Heyue expectantly.
Indeed, this is how women in ancient times maintained their status.
Heyue chuckled and shook her head: "Granny, I know you mean well, but Hailan and Chunya have been by my side since they were little, and I don't want to wrong them. If they are willing, I will naturally grant their wish, but we can never go back to the way we were before. After all, people will be calculating when they have interests. If they are not willing, I will not force them. Actually, what I want more is to give them a good marriage, rather than to make them someone's concubine or something."
Seeing that she was about to say something, Heyue raised her hand to stop her: "Granny, please don't say things like that other households are like this. I know, but I won't sacrifice my maid to gain my position. If he wants to go to another room, I will make the arrangements. As for the child, I am still young and not suitable to have children. Let's talk about it in a couple of years. But he is a prince. I can't do that, but I can't stop his other women from bearing him children. You don't need to worry about my position being insecure or being wronged in the future. I believe he is a responsible person and wouldn't do things like favoring a concubine over his wife."
Heyue is not a saint; she wouldn't refrain from doing these things just because she couldn't bear to give those women contraceptive soup.
If Heyue had grown up in this era and received the education of this era, or if Heyue truly loved Thirteen and therefore did not want anyone else to bear Thirteen's children, or even wanted to use the child to seize her position as the primary consort, Heyue believed she would have done so.
But she wasn't one after all.
The words sounded grand and dignified, but in truth, Heyue had been prepared to accept them ever since she accepted the arranged marriage.
She wouldn't expect the prince to be monogamous for life. In fact, she never longed for love. For her, these things were unimportant. She always remembered her purpose, and she would do what she was supposed to do. She wouldn't fight for what didn't belong to her, nor would she bother to fight for it.
As for the position of primary consort, Heyue will use her own methods. No one can trample on her or bully her.
Actually, things are fine as they are now. The other person isn't one of those scumbags who favor concubines over wives, and he treats me well enough. Since this is the rule of this era, Heyue will abide by it and won't be the one to stand out.
Granny Wang looked at her intently, and finally sighed: "Your Highness is all grown up and has your own ideas. Since that's the case, Granny won't say any more. As long as Your Highness is well, this old servant is well."
Heyue held her dry but warm hand and smiled sweetly: "Granny, don't worry, I won't wrong myself."
Granny Wang breathed a sigh of relief and smiled again: "It's good that you understand, Princess. You haven't eaten yet, so I'll have someone bring your meal here."
He nodded in agreement.
Granny Wang had only taken a few steps when she stopped and looked at the Thirteenth Prince standing outside the canopy, her face showing embarrassment.
Just as she was about to bow, she saw the Thirteenth Prince put his index finger to his lips and shush her. After hesitating for a moment, she finally went out cautiously.
The Thirteenth Prince walked over quietly and looked at Heyue lying there quietly, her brows slightly furrowed, as if she was somewhat uncomfortable.
I sat down on the edge of the bed, reached my hand under the covers, and gently massaged her lower abdomen.
He Yue immediately opened her eyes and looked at him in surprise: "Why are you here? Have you finished eating?"
The Thirteenth Prince chuckled gently, "I was worried you weren't feeling well and wouldn't be able to eat."
He Yue was somewhat surprised, and her heart was touched by his words.
Meeting his gentle gaze and the soft movements of his hands, she wondered how he knew to rub her stomach.
Seemingly knowing what she was thinking, the Thirteenth Prince explained gently, "I asked the matrons in the manor."
Heyue blushed and glared at him. This fool, why did you go around asking? Aren't you ashamed!
Seeing that she seemed a little angry, the Thirteenth Prince quickly lifted the quilt and lay down beside her, rubbing her stomach as he asked in a low voice, "Are you angry?" His tone was a little nervous as he looked at her expectantly.
Seeing him like this, all her anger vanished. He Yue couldn't help but sigh, this guy really knows how to please people. Every time he shows that expression, it makes people's hearts melt.
Knowing that he hadn't eaten yet, Heyue felt it was inappropriate to lie still, so she instructed the maid to set the meal here.
The Thirteenth Prince smiled happily and helped Heyue sit down.
After the meal, the maid cleared the table, and Thirteen embraced her as they lay back down on the bed.
Heyue frowned, unsure how to begin. After thinking for a moment, she decided it was best to speak directly.
Just as he was about to speak, the person next to him spoke first.
"Don't worry, I won't go to other women, nor will I take concubines."
He Yue was taken aback and looked up at him. Had he heard her?
The Thirteenth Prince looked at her tenderly and said, "So you don't need to make any arrangements, nor do you need to tell me."
He Yue moved her lips, unsure of what she was thinking.
Since he said so, Heyue believed he would keep his word, but why was he doing this? Thinking of his previous behavior of not allowing his concubines to come and pay their respects to her, Heyue seemed to understand somewhat.
It would be a lie to say she wasn't moved, but He Yue didn't want to get too caught up in his thoughtfulness, so she shook her head to stop thinking about it.
“Actually, I wouldn’t mind if you went.” He Yue immediately stated her position, looking at him with a slightly provocative expression.
The Thirteenth Prince frowned, his expression turning somewhat unpleasant: "But I mind!"
He Yue was speechless. What did he mind? Judging from his expression, he seemed to want to pin her down and beat her up. Had she said something wrong?
"I don't want you to ignore me just because I went to another woman's place."
Uh, a black line appeared on He Yue's forehead. What's with that aggrieved tone? Why does it sound a bit like a complaining woman?
Well, He Yue was sure she hadn't misheard; she simply couldn't believe he would say such a thing.
"How do you know I'll ignore you?" He Yue asked, puzzled. She believed that even if he really went, she wouldn't ignore him. After all, they would see each other all the time, and He Yue wasn't that stupid to make things difficult for herself.
"But you'll kick me out of your heart and never like me again." The Thirteenth Prince glared at her, his tone even more aggrieved and accusatory, as if to say, "Don't deny it!"
He chuckled ruefully. Well, he had indeed guessed right.
She will never truly accept a man who has been with other women.
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