Chapter 52
After returning from Yongle Marquis' Mansion, Shen Jin was not in a good mood. She didn't even eat much of the barbecue that Chu Xiuming made for her. At first, both Chu Xiuming and Nanny Zhao thought that Shen Jin was feeling unwell. But when Shen Jin was still like this after two days, Nanny Zhao had some guesses in her mind and secretly told Chu Xiuming about it. Chu Xiuming immediately asked someone to invite a doctor to the mansion.
Shen Jin knew that Chu Xiuming was worried about her health, and after thinking about it, she felt that something was wrong in the past few days. She also felt confused. Could it be that she really cared so much about Shen Zi and Shen Rong?
But this shouldn't be the case. She wasn't familiar with Shen Rong. Her impression of her was that she was just a younger sister who followed Shen Zi and Shen Jing. And Shen Zi? When she said that the two sisters had a deep affection for each other, even Shen Jin didn't believe it. Thinking of this, Shen Jin felt even more depressed. She felt that she shouldn't be so... sentimental. Otherwise, wouldn't she have cried every day when she was in the Rui Palace?
"Actually, I just can't adapt to the local climate." Shen Jin looked at Chu Xiuming and whispered, "I think the mutton in the capital is not as delicious as the one in the border town. It's not fresh enough and has a bit of smell."
Chu Xiuming reached out and held Shen Jin's hand, "Let the doctor take a look, and I'll feel at ease." He was already very good-looking, with beautiful eyebrows and eyes, and now that he had lost his coldness, he looked even more dignified like jade.
Shen Jin was still somewhat reluctant, she was afraid of death drinking the medicine. Madam Zhao brought a bowl of red date curd to Shen Jin and said, "Madam, if I remember correctly, you have lived in the capital for more than ten years, and only lived in the border town for more than a year."
"But I haven't been back for more than a year, so I'm not used to the local climate." Shen Jin said confidently.
Chu Xiuming looked at Shen Jin quietly. Shen Jin's rosy lips moved, and she finally said in frustration, "I understand. I'll let the doctor see me when he comes." Then she pulled her hand back and lowered her head to eat the red date curd.
Madam Zhao looked at Chu Xiuming, feeling proud. It seemed that the Madam liked her craftsmanship more than the general's beauty. Thinking of this, she felt that the Madam was particularly considerate and said softly, "Madam, if you want anything else, tell me and I will make it right away."
Shen Jin's eyes lit up, and he looked at Madam Zhao with a spoon in his mouth, and quickly ate what was in his mouth and said, "Why not make some wine lees meatballs?" Seeing the disapproval on Madam Zhao's face, he weakly explained, "My elder sister likes to eat it, and she will be here soon."
Madam Zhao sighed and said, "After asking the doctor, if Madam is fine, I will make her a shrimp ball and chicken skin soup, okay?"
"Okay." Shen Jin agreed immediately, smiled at Nanny Zhao, and continued to eat the red date curd with satisfaction.
Nanny Zhao looked at Chu Xiuming with some pride, and a thought flashed through Chu Xiuming's mind: could it be that Nanny Zhao has been with his wife for too long, why has she become like this... Well, it may also be that Nanny Zhao is getting younger and younger.
The doctor and Shen Qi arrived at the same time. An Ning and An Ping went to greet Shen Qi and his wife. An Ping explained respectfully, "My wife has been feeling unwell since the past few days. She didn't eat much for breakfast today. The young master sent someone to invite the doctor, who is currently checking her pulse. That's why my wife couldn't come in person to greet the prince's wife."
Shen Qi didn't care about these things at all. After hearing the explanation, he asked, "What happened to your wife? Did she get scared a few days ago?"
"I don't know." An Ping said with a hint of worry on his face.
Shen Qi nodded and said, "I understand. Take me to have a look."
Yongle Hou's son also said, "We are all family, there is no need to be so polite."
When Shen Qi and his wife arrived, the old doctor had already taken her pulse and was asking, "What has Madam taken these days?"
Madam Zhao told Shen Jin everything he had eaten in the past few days, and then said, "Madam's appetite has been poor in the past few days. She only had a bowl of rice porridge and two vegetarian buns this morning."
Aren't a bowl of rice porridge and two buns too much? Shen Qi paused. If it weren't for the serious faces of the servants in the room, and the worry in the eyes of Yongning Bo, Shen Qi almost thought Shen Jin was joking. Even Yongle Hou's son showed surprise on his face and subconsciously glanced at Shen Qi. Shen Qi and Shen Jin are sisters, and their relationship seems to be pretty good, but Shen Zi only eats half a bowl of porridge and a few snacks every morning, and Shen Jin has a poor appetite and still eats a bowl of porridge and two buns. How much does it take when she has a good appetite?
Chu Xiuming stood up, nodded as a greeting, then looked at the doctor, waiting for him to speak.
The old doctor was not as surprised as Shen Qi and the others. After all, he had seen women with big appetites before. "How much did you use every morning?"
Madam Zhao said, "On ordinary days, Madam would have a bowl of porridge, three or four steamed buns, and a few dim sum..."
How could there be so many? If Zhao Mama hadn't said it, Shen Jin would never have realized it.
Shen Jin looked at Aunt Zhao in shock, then at Shen Qi. Seeing Shen Qi's expression, she blushed shyly and said quickly, "Those buns, flower rolls, and milk buns are all very small."
Zhao Ma Ma nodded and said, "Yes, I will make sure that Madam does not eat too much, so as not to overeat. After breakfast, Madam will have another plate of snacks and some candied fruits and the like one or two hours later. But now..."
Shen Qi had regained his composure and came over to sit next to Shen Jin, explaining weakly, "I usually move more, so I eat a little more."
Chu Xiuming reached out and touched the back of the young lady's neck and said, "Not much."
Shen Jin smiled when she heard that, and said, "Yeah!" Anyway, no matter how much she eats, her husband can afford it!
Zhao Mama had finished her conversation with the old doctor. The old doctor thought for a moment and said, "It's nothing serious. There's no need to take medicine. Besides, Madam is in good health. If Madam wants to rest, let her rest. Let her eat whatever she wants and let her decide how much to eat. I won't persuade her. She can eat some fruit and she'll be fine after a while."
"Okay, thank you, doctor." Nanny Zhao felt a little disappointed and said, "I'll take the doctor away."
The old doctor nodded and left. Aunt Zhao not only prepared the consultation fee, but also gave him a red envelope, "If there is anything in the mansion in the future, I will trouble you again."
"It's my duty." The old doctor asked the medicine boy to accept the things and said, "Some things can't be rushed. Your wife has a good foundation. This will happen sooner or later."
"What the doctor said is correct." Nanny Zhao said with a smile, "It's just that Madam has been easily tired these days, and we are worried."
"Actually..." Seeing that the people from the Yongning Marquis' Mansion were very friendly, the old doctor hesitated and said, "It may be that it is still young, so there are no signs in the pulse."
Aunt Zhao also thought of this and asked, "Then when do you think it would be appropriate for the doctor to come and check my pulse again?"
"Fifteen days later." The doctor said after thinking for a moment.
Nanny Zhao agreed with a smile and personally escorted the person to the door.
Compared to Nanny Zhao's disappointment, Chu Xiuming was relieved. Shen Jin was still young, so he was not in a hurry to have a child. Moreover, the current situation was not suitable for having a child. However, if she was really pregnant, he would naturally be happy and would do his best to protect the safety of Shen Jin and her child. If not... it was just that the fate of having a child had not yet arrived.
Shen Jin was somewhat pleased with what the doctor said. When Aunt Zhao came back after sending the people away, she looked at her with a smile and said, "Aunt, we'll have wine lees meatballs and shrimp balls and chicken skin soup for lunch." Before Aunt Zhao could say anything, she continued, "The doctor said that I can eat whatever I want."
Although that's what she said, is it really a good reason to do so? Aunt Zhao looked at Chu Xiuming, but Chu Xiuming nodded, as long as his wife was happy.
"Yes." Nanny Zhao agreed and went downstairs to prepare.
Seeing this, Shen Qi laughed and said, "Why have you become more naughty after getting married?"
Shen Jin was in a good mood. She decided to go to this old doctor whenever she felt unwell in the future. He would not always ask her to take medicine like other doctors. She said, "Mammy is very good at cooking, but she doesn't cook easily. Today, because my sister came, Mammy agreed to cook it herself."
Shen Qi felt warm in his heart when he heard this, and smiled, "Didn't you say you had a dog? Let's go take a look together?"
Yongle Hou's son also likes dogs and even has a special yard to raise hunting dogs. Upon hearing this, he said, "Madam told me about it a few days ago. I am also very curious. Third brother-in-law, please take me to have a look."
Chu Xiuming nodded and said, "I'll have someone let the dog out, and we'll just wait in the yard outside."
Shen Jin and Shen Qi were already walking out hand in hand. "The little one is so well behaved. When he runs, he looks like a ball of fur."
Shen Qi asked, "What color is it?"
"It's white, with thick and soft fur." Shen Jin said with a bit of boasting.
Shen Qi nodded, feeling somewhat excited. The little one... must be a small ball, covered in fur. Thinking of the feeling of holding it in his arms, he also laughed, "Let me hold you later."
"Okay." Shen Jin agreed immediately, "It's very comfortable to hug."
The Prince of Yongle was somewhat disappointed, because he liked big dogs, not small dogs. However, he had already said it, so it would be inappropriate to ask Chu Xiuming to take him back now.
Anping followed behind Shen Jin, looking forward to what everyone would see the little one look like in the future.
Chu Xiuming could not help but see the emotions of the Yongle Marquis, and just said, "I just hope that my brother-in-law will not be too happy to see the prey."
"No." The Yongle Marquis' son noticed that Chu Xiuming was very confident in his dog, and said with a smile, "If Third Sister likes dogs, someone just sent me a litter of poodle puppies. I was thinking of training them for Madam to play with, and I'll send a few to Third Sister when the time comes."
Chu Xiuming did not answer when he heard this, but just said, "I am coming."
"What's coming?" The Prince of Yongle was stunned for a moment, obviously not reacting. As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a white, fluffy snow wolf running towards him.
Shen Qi also saw it, his face changed and he almost cried out in surprise, but then he heard Shen Jin's cheerful voice, "Little one!"
Tiny?!
Shen Qi and the Prince of Yongle looked at each other, with expressions of disbelief flashing in their eyes.
Shen Jin had run a few steps and squatted down with his arms stretched out. The little guy stopped running when he was still ten feet away from Shen Jin, but because he was too big and too heavy, he did not stop immediately. He slid forward for a while and finally stopped right in front of Shen Jin. Then he stood up, put his two big paws on Shen Jin's shoulders, and rubbed his big head on Shen Jin's face. Because he had been taught a lesson by Chu Xiuming, he did not dare to lick Shen Jin's face this time.
The little one hasn't grown up yet. One of its ears is drooping and the other is standing up. "Awooo."
Shen Jin let go of the little one, then stood up, patted the big dog's head and said, "This is my sister and brother-in-law."
The little guy squatted on the ground, looked at the two strangers with his black eyes, and then ignored them and looked at Chu Xiuming, "Awoo."
Shen Jin looked at Shen Qi and said with joy, "Sister, look at the little one."
"Little one..." Shen Qi didn't know what to say about this name. What happened to the cute puppy that could be held in one's arms like a little ball of fur?
Shen Jin smiled and said, "Sister, don't you want to hold it? It's very well behaved and won't bite anyone."
The little one was panting with his mouth open and tongue sticking out.
Shen Qi was not a timid person, and with Shen Jin beside him, he didn't have to worry about the dog hurting anyone, so he walked over and said, "Can I touch it?"
"Okay." Shen Jin took Shen Qi's hand and put it on the big dog's head. The little guy also rubbed Shen Qi's hand.
Shen Qi's eyes showed surprise. He was a little worried just now, but now it has completely disappeared. "You are so good."
"Yeah." Shen Jin whispered, "The little one is very obedient. I'll take it back to the room later, and we'll step on it barefoot. It's very, very comfortable."
"Is it okay?" Shen Qi looked at Shen Jin.
Shen Jin nodded vigorously and said with some pride, "I knew that my sister would like it, and the little one would give her a paw." Then he stretched out his hand to the little one, "Shake your paw."
The little guy raised his big dog paw and pressed it on Shen Jin's hand. Shen Jin held it and shook it up and down before letting go.
"I'll come too!" Shen Qi also stretched out his hand and said, "Shake hands."
The little one tilted his big head and looked at her but did not move. Shen Jin patted the big dog's head and said, "Shake hands with your sister."
"Ouch." The little one cried out, then stretched out his paw and patted Shen Qi's hand. Shen Qi also held it and shook it.
Shen Qi also liked animals, but Princess Rui didn't allow them to keep any at the Rui Palace, for fear that the animals might scratch them. The Prince of Yongle only kept hunting dogs, which were very fierce. He treated them as treasures, and Shen Qi was reluctant to touch them. But today, she finally encountered one.
Unlike Shen Qi, Yongle Hou Shizi could see that this little guy was very well trained. Just like if it wasn't for Shen Jin's order just now, it wouldn't have listened to Shen Qi at all. At this time, he said, "Third brother-in-law, this dog is so handsome!"
Chu Xiuming said, "This dog has wolf bloodline and was bought at the market."
"I heard that the dogs and wolves over there are very ferocious." The Prince of Yongle stared at the little guy, wishing he could go up and take the dog away. No wonder he said he wanted to give him a little lion dog. Chu Xiuming didn't say anything. Who would want a little lion dog when they have a dog like that!
Chu Xiuming responded, "If my brother-in-law likes it, I'll have someone look for it when the market reopens. If I find a good one, I'll buy one for him..."
"That's great." Before Chu Xiuming could finish his words, Prince Yongle said excitedly, "If your little one gives birth to puppies, it would be even better if you could give me one!"
"Little one is still young." Chu Xiuming was interrupted but didn't get angry. He just said, "But I may not be able to find one. I have been in the border town for so long, and only Little One is suitable for home raising. The dogs over there are fierce and aggressive, and... I may not be able to find one like Little One."
"I understand!" The prince of Yongle really likes dogs, especially big dogs like this. "Brother-in-law can help find one. This also depends on fate."
Yongle Hou Shizi felt that Chu Xiuming was his soulmate. Seeing the little thing that Shen Qi and Shen Jin couldn't move even after trying their best to lick it, Yongle Hou Shizi also wanted to go up and touch it, "Brother-in-law, who trained this dog? And it hasn't grown up yet, has it?"
"Yeah." Chu Xiuming was not going to tell the Yongle Marquis's son that he had personally trained the little one for his wife. Training a dog for his wife was a pleasure, and he didn't want to help the Yongle Marquis's son train a dog.
Yongle Houzi said, "Brother-in-law, let me take a good look at the little one."
Chu Xiuming knew what Yongle Hou Shizi meant by "very good looking" and said, "Okay."
The little one was already lying on the ground with his belly facing upwards, letting Shen Jin and Shen Qi touch his warm belly. When he saw Chu Xiuming and Yongle Hou Shizi coming over, he didn't move at all. Yongle Hou Shizi said, "Good Madam, sister, let me take a look at the little one too."
Shen Qi knew what Yongle Hou Shizi liked, so he raised his eyebrows and looked over. Yongle Hou Shizi said, "Just think of it as a request from your husband, Madam."
"Hahaha, brother-in-law, you..." Shen Jin laughed.
Shen Qi was also amused and said, "What a character." Although he said that, he still stood up and made way with Shen Jin.
After they left, the little guy turned over and stood up, shook his body, and stared at the Prince of Yongle with his dark eyes.
"Good dog." The Prince of Yongle could not help but admire.
Chu Xiuming said, "Sit down."
The little one squatted on the ground again. The prince of Yongle did not go up to touch the dog directly. Chu Xiuming walked over and touched the little one's head first. The prince of Yongle squatted beside the little one, not caring about his brocade robe at all. "Is it okay?"
"Yeah." Chu Xiuming's hand did not leave the little one's head.
Yongle Hou Shizi then reached out his hand to look at Little Bit. Chu Xiuming gently patted Little Bit, and Little Bit stretched out his paw and placed it on Yongle Hou Shizi's hand. Unlike Shen Qi, Yongle Hou Shizi did not shake hands with Little Bit, but carefully felt the thickness of Little Bit's paw and legs, and exclaimed, "When this dog grows up, it will be as tall as a person when it stands up!"
"Yeah." Chu Xiuming discovered that the Prince of Yongle really understood dogs. In the depressed look of the little one, the Prince of Yongle touched the little one all over his body, even the tail. If Chu Xiuming hadn't been watching, the little one would have bitten someone long ago.
"Great..." Prince Yongle reluctantly let go of the little one and said, "Brother-in-law, how could such a good dog be named like that?"
"Brother-in-law, I named it." Shen Jin started talking with Shen Qi. Shen Qi asked her about the little one's origin, and then talked about the situation of the mutual trade. She happened to hear the words of the Prince of Yongle, so she said.
"Why did you choose such a name?" Prince Yongle said regretfully, "You should have chosen a more majestic name."
Shen Jin smiled and said, "My husband also thinks the name is very good."
Yongle Hou's son looked at Chu Xiuming, who nodded calmly. As Yongle Hou's son was about to collapse, he said, "Madam, you picked a good name."
Shen Qi laughed all of a sudden. "It's my sister's dog. I think it's good. It's not your dog. Besides, the names of those hounds you raise aren't much better."
"What's your name?" Shen Jin asked curiously.
Shen Qi laughed and said, "One is called the mighty general, one is called the brave general, and one is called the arrogant general..."
"Hahaha, so vulgar." Shen Jin laughed unceremoniously.
The Prince of Yongle said with a depressed look on his face, "What's so funny about that? It sounds so majestic." He wanted to talk to the little one, but as soon as Chu Xiuming's hand left his hand, the little one ran back to Shen Jin's feet and continued to squat there, sticking out his tongue and panting, with his tail wagging from side to side. He looked completely different from how he was just now at his side, and the Prince of Yongle became even more melancholy.
Shen Qi felt particularly relieved when she saw her husband's look. Thinking of the grievance she had suffered because of her cousin some time ago, she narrowed her eyes and said, "Sister, let the two men talk, and we can go and have a private chat. I also want to try the feeling of letting the little one warm her feet."
Yongle Hou's son said, "Actually, I think we can stay a little longer and spend some time with the little one."
Little Bit listened to Chu Xiuming and Shen Jin. Shen Jin would definitely side with his sister, and Chu Xiuming doted on his wife, so even though Prince Yongle tried his best to keep them, he could only watch Shen Qi and Shen Jin take Little Bit away, and then he was invited to the guest room to change clothes.
In the room, Shen Qi and Shen Jin had already washed and changed their clothes. They sat on the soft chairs, took off their socks and stepped lightly on the little one's body. The little one was happily chewing on a bone, with his tail wagging non-stop.
Shen Qi sighed, "I didn't expect my husband to have such a side."
"Brother-in-law likes dogs very much." Shen Jin also sighed.
Shen Qi lowered his eyes slightly and looked at the little guy. He felt a little ironic. People are really worse than dogs. He didn't know whether to say that Yongle Hou's son was heartless or loyal. "He would stay at the manor for a few days every once in a while. No one else was allowed to go there on weekdays. It was managed by his confidants. He took me there once. I thought they kept... but who knew they just kept some dogs."
"The little one is very cute." Shen Jin glanced at Shen Qi and said.
When the little one heard his name, he turned his head and looked at Shen Jin with the bone in his mouth, "Awooo?" Who knew that the bone fell down as soon as he called out. He quickly lowered his head and picked it up, then looked at Shen Jin again.
Shen Jin said, "Eat."
The little one lay back down again, pressing his two paws on the thigh bone and continuing to gnaw on it.
Shen Qi nodded and said, "Yes, liking dogs is better than liking anything else."
Shen Jin looked at Shen Qi with a confused look on his face. Shen Qi smiled and said, "Fools are indeed blessed with good fortune."
"I'm smart!" Shen Jin understood what he said and retorted, "Really."
Shen Qi didn't know what to say to Shen Jin, so he stopped discussing the matter. "Fifth sister's face is probably really bad. After returning to the mansion, she locked herself in the room. Shen Jing got some specious news from somewhere and told Concubine Xu. She cried and wanted to come out. In the end, Princess Rui was kind enough to let her out and let her see Shen Rong. When Concubine Xu saw Shen Rong's face, she burst into tears and kept asking the prince to make the decision for her daughter. When she learned the news of Shen Zi's miscarriage, she collapsed and grabbed a pair of scissors and put them to her neck, threatening to die.
Princess Rui and Concubine Chen both went there, but could not persuade him no matter what, so they finally had no choice but to call Prince Rui over.
"But wasn't it Second Sister who injured Fifth Sister?" Shen Jin wrinkled his nose, moved his white and tender feet on the little one and said, "How can Father decide this?"
Shen Qi sneered and said, "Let Shuang Qiao tell you."
Shuangqiao was Shen Qi's personal maid, and had been with Shen Qi since she was a child. After hearing what Shen Qi said, she bowed and said, "It happened that the Madam asked me to deliver something to the princess that day, so I learned about these things."
Shen Jin knew Shuang Qiao, and said with a smile, "Shuang Qiao, it turns out that the string of beads you gave me was broken by me by accident, and An Ping and the others couldn't fix it."
"If Madam likes it, I will do it for you again." Shuang Qiao smiled when she heard it. She was very beautiful, and she learned to read and paint with Shen Qi. She was more beautiful than the average girl from a small family.
Shen Qi also smiled and said, "It's not a big deal to me. Since my sister has been remembering it, Shuangqiao, you should stop your work for a while and make more lace for my sister."
"Yes." Shuang Qiao responded with a smile.
Shen Jin also said without hesitation, "That's great."
Shen Qi actually likes the feeling of being with Shen Jin. It seems that nothing is a big deal in Shen Jin's eyes.
Shuang Qiao saw that there were no other instructions, so she started to learn. She had a very good memory and could recite Concubine Xu's words word for word, but her tone was very calm, which seemed a little strange.
"Your Majesty, the eldest princess is your daughter. Aren't my Zi'er and Rong'er your daughters?"
"The prince is so powerful. Now that the prince is still alive, the prince knocked the baby out of Zi'er's belly with a few slaps. Is it because the eldest princess can't give birth, so he doesn't allow others to give birth?"
"Rong'er just said a few words, but the eldest princess sent someone to slap her in the face. If the prince is really tired of us, mother and son, just say it. I can hang myself in the house with my children, and it won't be an eyesore."
"The power of the Earl of Yongning is overwhelming. The Third Princess is now the wife of the Earl of Yongning. She doesn't take us lightly. She even wants to curry favor with the Crown Prince and the First Princess. Isn't it just a few words? Can't sisters have a quarrel? What a vicious heart! I know the Third Princess has always hated me. I am a lowly person, but my children are not. They are also the heirs of the prince and relatives of the Third Princess... Concubine Chen, just consider it as my request. It was me who offended you in the past. Let your daughter deal with me for all her grievances and hatreds!"
Shen Jin was stunned. "What does their accident have to do with me? Is my mother okay?"
Shuang Qiao said, "Madam, don't worry. Concubine Chen is fine."
Shen Jin looked at Shuang Qiao eagerly. When Shuang Qiao saw Shen Jin's appearance, she felt her heart soften. Compared with the eldest princess Shen Qi, Shen Jin looked both well-behaved and cute.
Concubine Chen's expression changed drastically, and she angrily said, "Sister Xu, are you crazy and talking nonsense?"
A mother is strong. She is usually taciturn and never says anything even when she is bullied or cheated. For the first time, the weak and vulnerable woman in the eyes of everyone stood up. "If Jin'er wasn't the daughter of the prince, how could she marry the Earl of Yongning? How did this marriage fall on Jin'er? Everyone knows it. What is Jin'er's situation in Border Town? Don't you know? No, you know, but now Jin'er is living a good life, so you are jealous and want to embarrass Jin'er everywhere. These good days are exchanged for my daughter's life!"
"In the palace, Jin'er always gives in to her elder sister, the second girl, and also to her two younger sisters, the fourth girl and the fifth girl. Even though she is married and becomes the wife of the Earl of Yongning, has she ever been disrespectful to the people in the palace? The border town is bitter and cold, and Jin'er finally got some furs, and she had to send them back to share with her sisters. Didn't you get any? If you feed a piece of meat to a dog, the dog will know to wag its tail. But I gave you so many things, but you didn't get any good words." Concubine Chen scolded, holding back her tears.
Then he looked at the shocked King Rui, knelt on the ground, pointed his right hand at the sky and said, "Your Highness, I swear here that if Jin girl shows any disrespect to you, I will be struck by lightning and die a miserable death."
"Sister, what are you talking about?" Princess Rui said sternly, and hurried over to pull Concubine Chen.
Concubine Chen cried directly on Princess Rui, "Princess, you have always taken good care of us mother and daughter. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid that Jin'er and I would have been wasted long ago. Even if Jin'er married to Border Town, she would always think of Rui Palace, her father and mother. If there was no palace, no support from the prince as a father and the care of the princess, how could Jin'er gain a foothold in Border Town, how could she gain a foothold in Yongning Earl's Mansion? Now Concubine Xu said this about Jin'er, is she trying to drive a thorn in the prince's heart? If Jin'er really had a rift with her father, what should she do... The prince is Jin'er's brother, and the eldest princess is Jin'er's sister. Jin'er can only respect, love and care for them. How could she..."
It seemed as if she could not say the rest of the words. She did not cry loudly like Concubine Xu, but was filled with despair.
Princess Rui's eyes were also red. She simply sat on the ground and hugged Concubine Chen who was trembling all over. She turned her head and looked at Prince Rui, "Your Highness, I have been married to you for more than 20 years. I ask myself that I have never treated anyone in the palace badly. Because Concubine Xu gave birth to three daughters and one son for you, I treated her even more leniently. Although I cannot say that I treat all my children equally, as long as Qi'er and Xuan'er have them, the other children will have them too. They were taught by the same teacher, and the nanny who taught them the rules was also invited from the palace. But now... Shen Zi scratched Shen Rong's face and caused her to have a miscarriage. How come Concubine Xu said that it was because she offended Jin girl, and then Qi'er sent someone to slap her face, and Xuan'er beat her to have a miscarriage!"
"Your Highness, if Concubine Xu's words were to get out, how would Qi'er, Xuan'er, Xi'er and Jin'er live their lives?" Princess Rui asked sternly.
Shen Jin's eyes turned red, and she lowered her head and moved her chubby toes. When she thought of her mother's appearance, she felt particularly distressed.
Shen Qi held Shen Jin's hand and said, "Keep listening."
"Yeah." Shen Jin felt a little disappointed.
Shuang Qiao continued.
Prince Rui also realized the seriousness of the matter. His face changed and he pointed at Concubine Xu and cursed, "You bitch, someone drag her out and beat her to death."
"Your Highness..." Concubine Xu looked at Prince Rui in disbelief.
At this time, Concubine Xu's son Shen Hao somehow ran in from outside crying, "Father, Mother..."
Concubine Xu threw away the scissors and hugged Shen Hao and cried, "Hao'er, there is no way for us to survive in the palace. This is going to force us to death..."
Shen Hao was at an age when he was innocent and lovely. Prince Rui liked him very much. Although Shen Hao's expression was still very ugly, he did not say anything like beating Concubine Xu to death. He just asked, "Who let the third young master out!"
Concubine Chen gritted her teeth, knowing that she had torn her face with Concubine Xu this time. She gently pressed Princess Rui's hand and came out of Princess Rui's arms, "Concubine Xu, you are so cruel. Prince, if the eldest and second young masters are ruined by rumors, then the prince will only have the third young master left!"
When Prince Rui heard this, he was shocked. He looked at Shen Hao, who had a deep mother-son relationship with Concubine Xu, and stepped back slightly, shouting, "Bring Hao'er back to me! If he runs out again, I will break your legs."
The servants beside Shen Hao rushed forward with pale faces, not caring about Concubine Xu at all, and forcibly took Shen Hao out of Concubine Xu's arms, even forgetting to salute Prince Rui, and ran out with Shen Hao in their arms. Concubine Xu screamed and tried to rush over, but was kicked in the chest by Prince Rui, "Evil woman, you actually have such thoughts."
Princess Rui was also shocked, but she calmed down and stood up with Concubine Chen. "Xu, I have been very tolerant of you in the past. Even if you disrespect me as your princess, I have never made things difficult for you because you can make the prince happy by serving him. But you... Prince, I only have two sons, Xuan'er and Xi'er. I will never let anyone harm them!"
"Princess, Xuan'er and the others are also my sons." Prince Rui felt even more guilty towards Princess Rui and said, "We must not keep this vicious woman this time."
Shen Jing, who was hiding aside, was almost scared to death. She didn't expect it to turn out like this. She just hated Shen Jin. She happened to hear Shen Rong's maid talking to another old woman, so she bribed the old woman who was guarding Concubine Xu and told her about the eavesdropping. It was obviously Shen Jin who caused the second sister to have a miscarriage and the fifth sister to be disfigured, but why did it turn out like this now?
Just now, Shen Jing asked the maid to bring her younger brother here. She gritted her teeth and turned around and ran towards the inner room. Shen Rong was inside, but she hadn't shown up yet. Her father must have been deceived. As long as Shen Rong told the truth, her mother would be fine. The one in trouble would be that bitch Shen Jin.
When Shen Rong saw Shen Jing barging in, she subconsciously covered the wound on her face. She hadn't come out yet because the maid had stopped her, but also because of her face, she didn't want to see anyone at all, "Get out, get out!"
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