Sitting in the carriage on the way back, Heyue was lost in thought.
Hailan sighed, "Yuying is so pitiful. She finally got pregnant, and then she lost her child. Madam, how is Yuying now? I heard from others that Yuying is not doing well."
"It's not good, but she'll get better," He Yue said calmly.
Losing her child might be painful, but hatred will sustain her to live on.
Regardless of whether the Fourth Prince's wife was involved, Heyue did not intend to tell Yuying.
In any case, Yu Ying is no match for the Fourth Prince's wife, so it's better to let her live a blissful, muddled life.
Everyone has to pay the price for their past choices. Once you embark on this path, you should know that this day will come. No one can help you except yourself.
In a half-dream, half-awake state, Heyue suddenly remembered the answer she had been struggling to find.
He slapped his forehead, feeling annoyed. This year is the 41st year of the Kangxi Emperor's reign, and next year will be the 42nd. Next year, Suo'etu will fall from power.
Songgotu was the Crown Prince's biggest backer. Without Songgotu, it's easy to imagine that the Crown Prince's future days would be like walking on thin ice.
It seems that something will happen during this year's southern tour, but the details are unclear, though it is likely related to the Crown Prince.
After all, such a high-ranking official, and a relative of the emperor, couldn't possibly fall from power so easily; there must have been many signs.
Sure enough, a month later, a report came that when the imperial carriage arrived in Dezhou, the crown prince fell ill, and the emperor summoned Suo'etu to attend to him.
Because of the Crown Prince's illness, the Emperor did not continue his journey south and soon returned to the capital.
After being separated for about a month, they met again. The Thirteenth Prince dismounted, went straight to Heyue, picked her up, and spun her around.
"You've gotten even heavier in a month," Thirteen said with a smile, touching her flesh.
He Yue grabbed his ear angrily: "What kind of talk is this! Put me down right now!"
There are many people watching from the second gate, yet he doesn't even try to hide it.
Sure enough, Hailan, Chun Ya, and Granny Wang all turned their heads away, their shoulders trembling.
He Yue's face was burning with embarrassment; she was so incredibly embarrassed!
Thirteen looked unconcerned: "So what? They're all your people, why would you be afraid they'll laugh at you or me?"
Meeting his teasing gaze, He Yue became furious. "Fine, you dare to make fun of me!"
He twisted his arm hard, but Thirteen seemed not to feel it and carried Heyue back to the backyard.
Heyue buried her face in his chest, too ashamed to face anyone.
That brat is getting bolder and bolder!
Not only did they say she was fat, but they also dared to ignore her words.
As soon as Shisan put her on the bed, Heyue raised her foot and kicked him.
A kick landed squarely on his chest. Thirteen clutched his chest, turned to the side, and fell onto the bed. He reached out and pulled her into his arms, breathing on her neck: "Did you miss me?"
"I don't want to!" Heyue turned her face away and reached out to push him.
His handsome face instantly fell, filled with resentment: "How cruel you are. My heart is breaking from missing you so much."
Ha! I'm not buying your nonsense!
Without any hesitation, He Yue grabbed his ear and pulled him up, listening to him cry out "Ouch!" before kicking him in the buttocks and sending him flying.
"You're really rude!" Rubbing his buttocks, grimacing, and trying to turn back, He Yue glared at him fiercely: "Dare to come closer and try!"
"What did I do now?" Thirteen felt wronged and confused, but obediently stood there without daring to move.
"You stink! Go take a shower first!" She pinched her nose and glared at him with disgust.
Thirteen immediately smiled and obediently went to take a bath.
After taking a shower, Thirteen changed into casual clothes and came over, hugging her soft and fragrant body with a satisfied look on his face: "I've been thinking about you every day while I'm away. It's so good to be able to hold you again."
As it turns out, no matter how old you are psychologically, you're still happy to hear such sweet words, but you can't help but retort: "I bet there are plenty of women throwing themselves at you outside, why would you miss me, humph!"
Thirteen blinked, his face full of innocence: "Don't you dare wrong me! I only hugged you!"
"Really?" He Yue raised an eyebrow in doubt.
Thirteen nodded hurriedly, nuzzling his head against her chest: "No one is as comfortable to hold as you."
Cough, He Yue's face turned as red as blood. This rascal, how old is he and he's still acting like a child? She can't take it anymore.
Hailan stood outside the screen and announced, "Madam, Consort Guarjia has come to pay her respects."
The two men were taken aback. He Yue raised an eyebrow. What brings you here to pay your respects at this hour?
Glancing at Thirteen, who was frowning and annoyed, she instantly understood that he couldn't resist anymore and was trying to seduce her.
"Here you are." After mocking him for a moment, seeing his face turn as black as the bottom of a pot, Heyue instructed Hailan, "Let her in."
Hmph, I'll see what tricks she's up to!
Thirteen looked disapproving: "We finally get to see you, why bring her here?"
He Yue scoffed, "She's been longing for you to the point of obsession, after all, it's been over a month since we last saw each other."
"I don't want to see her!" Thirteen muttered. Seeing her leave, he pouted and had no choice but to go out with her.
Sitting in an armchair in the main room, Lady Guarjia entered from outside and gracefully bowed, saying, "Greetings to the Master, greetings to the Princess Consort."
He Yue glanced at her and saw that she was indeed dressed up carefully, wearing a begonia-red qipao, with a beautiful face and gorgeous makeup. Her shy almond eyes quietly looked up at Thirteen, filled with expectation and longing.
Thirteen kept his head down, sipping his tea, seemingly oblivious to what was happening.
For a moment, Guarjia's eyes filled with resentment, and she bit her lip tightly.
When He Yue saw her like that, her teeth ached. Damn it, how dare she seduce her husband right in front of her, acting like she didn't exist?
However, she was pleased that Thirteen didn't look at her, and her anger subsided somewhat.
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