Han Yunxi rejoiced that she hadn't begged him. Although face wasn't worth much, at least she'd saved herself once.
Last time, she already knew that Long Fei Ye had intentions to cultivate her after killing the Poison Humans. She was more than willing to accept the condition of not being a burden when she went out to do things!
A husband-and-wife relationship in name would not last long after all. So what if the rumors of her being favored spread like wildfire? Not to mention outsiders, even Granny Zhao, who was by her side, was trying to find out if she was really favored or not.
Even those noble madams with status, children, and backing had to fight to keep their positions, to say nothing of her who had nothing at all.
How long could such an awkward status support her position in the Duke of Qin's estate and Tianning's imperial clan?
On the second day of her marriage, she told herself that she couldn't escape the shackles of fate. The only thing she could do was hold on to Long Fei Ye as her greatest backer.
The best way to conquer a man was to conquer his stomach. This saying was pure nonsense!
Actually, the best way to conquer a man was to have him conquer you of his own accord.
Thinking up to here, Han Yunxi unconsciously licked her lips as the shocking scene from before resurfaced in her mind. He'd said, "Han Yunxi, from today onwards, your innocence is your lordship's."
Did he count as conquering her?
No, he was just claiming ownership of an object.
Using the word "conquer" on a great deity like Long Feiye didn't matter whether he was doing it on his own initiative or passively. No matter how Han Yunxi thought about it, it sounded like a fantasy story.
She shook her head to block out the thought. She only wanted a place to settle down in the Duke of Qin's estate and let that guy see her value. That way, he wouldn't kick her aside one day when he was in a bad mood.
Mm, she'd work hard to learn the Tang Clan's assassination weapons!
Han Yunxi was lost in her thoughts when Zhao mama happily came to invite her over.
"Esteemed wangfei, Imperial Physician Li is waiting in the courtyard's guest hall. Esteemed Imperial Concubine is there too, so hurry over."
As expected, the news had alarmed Grand Concubine Yi.
Han Yunxi was extremely sleepy, but she had no choice but to keep her spirits up and follow Zhao mama. Unexpectedly, it wasn't just Grand Concubine Yi, but Murong Wanru as well.
According to etiquette, a married daughter wouldn't easily return to her mother's home, but Grand Concubine Yi doted on Murong Wanru and didn't fuss too much over it. Murong Wanru seemed to be running to the Duke of Qin's estate quite diligently recently.
Seeing her arrive, Grand Concubine Yi couldn't wait to rise to welcome her, pulling Han Yunxi carefully to sit down. She was even more cordial than usual. "Yunxi, you've been feeling unwell for so long. Why didn't you tell mufei? What if he broke his bones? Hurry, hurry, let Imperial Physician Li take his pulse! "
Seeing the joy and anticipation in Grand Concubine Yi's eyes, Han Yunxi knew things were bad. She couldn't help but curse Long Fei Ye in her heart. That guy could trap her in fire and water with a single sentence!
As a matter of fact, Murong Wanru was already praising Han Yunxi high up in the air. "Sister-in-law, congratulations, congratulations. Mufei's been waiting for news from your stomach for a long time. This time you've finally lived up to expectations!"
Hearing this, Han Yunxi withdrew her hand with a smile. "Since little sister Wanru is so certain, I think it's better to ask Imperial Physician Li to go back."
Murong Wanru wasn't tired of flattery, but she was.
Imperial Physician Li's hand froze in midair as he didn't know what to do.
"Sister-in-law, I'm not …" Murong Wanru didn't know how to explain, but looked towards Grand Concubine Yi with an aggrieved expression. "Mufei, that's not what I meant. I'm just happy for sister-in-law."
Grand Concubine Yi was about to speak when Han Yunxi spoke up again. "Little sister Wanru doesn't mean that. Could it be that little sister Wanru thinks I'm not pregnant?"
"I'm not!" Murong Wanru denied immediately. She hated it to the core. Why was it that every time she met Han Yunxi, she'd be blocked until she couldn't say anything?
The empress dowager had given her three months, but she wanted to make that woman disappear from the Duke of Qin's estate as soon as possible!
"Then just what do you mean?" Han Yunxi asked again.
Murong Wanru was completely speechless. She looked pitifully at Grand Concubine Yi, her eyes red as if she'd suffered a great grievance.
Grand Concubine Yi glared at Han Yunxi. "Yunxi, you can't joke about things like this. Wanru is happy for you! Hurry and have Imperial Physician Li take your pulse. "
Grand Concubine Yi helped her out of her predicament as she gently patted Murong Wanru's hand. Murong Wanru looked at her as aggrieved as a little daughter-in-law.
Although Grand Concubine Yi didn't speak, she held her hand tightly, clearly trying to comfort her.
This scene didn't escape Han Yunxi's eyes. She really couldn't understand why a shrewd person like Grand Concubine Yi couldn't see the true nature of a white lotus like Murong Wanru.
Wasn't she just an adopted daughter with no blood relations at all? Murong Wanru owed Grand Concubine Yi a favor, not Grand Concubine Yi. With Grand Concubine Yi's personality, how could she indulge her like this?
All right, how long had she and Grand Concubine Yi been on good terms? Murong Wanru had been by her side for over a decade.
As soon as Imperial Physician Li took her pulse, both mother and daughter looked over.
Grand Concubine Yi was nervous at this moment, while Murong Wanru was in agony. Whether she was pregnant or not, she couldn't accept it.
Zhao mama had said that His Highness Duke of Qin had personally invited Imperial Physician Li, which was enough to prove that this woman had really been taken advantage of!
Ever since she was young, His Highness Duke of Qin had always been a god-like existence in her heart. As soon as she thought of someone else enjoying his pleasure and sharing his breasts, her insides trembled!
The large guest hall was silent as everyone grew tense. It wasn't clear whether they were infected by the atmosphere, but Han Yunxi couldn't help but wonder. Would the Long Fei Ye allow any woman to bear his child?
Abruptly, Imperial Physician Li let go of her hand and interrupted her train of thought.
Imperial Physician Li hastily rose to his feet and fearfully bowed. "To reply esteemed imperial concubine, esteemed wangfei's pulse is …"
Although Imperial Physician Li didn't want to say it, he had to. "It shouldn't be a pregnancy pulse."
At these words, Grand Concubine Yi immediately stood up. "What do you mean by shouldn't be? I want a definite answer! "
Imperial Physician Li backed up a few steps in fright before bracing himself to give a definite answer. "Esteemed imperial concubine, this official is certain that esteemed wangfei doesn't have a pregnancy pulse."
Hearing this, Murong Wanru silently exhaled. No matter what, this was the best result.
Grand Concubine Yi didn't speak, but sat back down. Her face that had been full of anticipation and joy immediately fell. She didn't care about Han Yunxi's face at all, but vented her anger on Imperial Physician Li. "Useless thing, get out!"
Han Yunxi knew she'd be disappointed, but she never thought she'd be so obvious. She'd completely ignored her face. Even if she could treat Grand Concubine Yi like her own mother, she was still a daughter-in-law in the end, not her own daughter. What could she hope for?
Han Yunxi glanced at Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru holding hands. She didn't feel sad at all. She'd never wanted to curry favor with anyone just to be treated well. She only wanted to live more comfortably in this estate.
Now she had a better understanding of certain people and matters.
At this moment, Zhao mama spoke up hastily. "Esteemed imperial concubine, it's not normal for esteemed wangfei to be so sleepy. Let Imperial Physician Li take a look again."
Imperial Physician Li was tactful enough to reply. "Esteemed wangfei's pulse is deep and long. I'm afraid she's overworked herself and lost her vitality. However, as long as she takes care of herself for a month, she'll definitely have a happy ending. "
Imperial Physician Li's last words were clearly meant for Grand Concubine Yi's ears. Only then did Grand Concubine Yi manage to gather her strength and say mildly, "Yunxi, don't run around these days. Take care of your body."
Han Yunxi smiled insincerely and nodded. "Yes."
Imperial Physician Li wrote out a prescription and gave a few more instructions before leaving. Han Yunxi saw that it was a pretty good nourishing prescription, so she accepted it.
"Mufei, the Spring Hunt is next month. Doesn't that mean sister-in-law won't be able to participate?"
Murong Wanru had come today precisely for this matter. The Spring Hunt around the Qingming Festival was a grand occasion in Tianning Country. If Marquis Pingbei's estate had already received an invitation, then the Duke of Qin's estate would naturally receive one earlier.
The Spring Hunt was an excellent opportunity. The empress dowager had only given her three months, so she had to make good use of it.
"Yunxi, next month's Spring Hunt is your first time participating in it, so you can't miss it. Take good care of your body so you don't delay things when the time comes," Grand Concubine Yi instructed, her interest waning.
"Yes," Han Yunxi didn't say much, but obediently nodded her head.
Murong Wanru kept her company, so Han Yunxi didn't stay long before leaving with Zhao mama, who comforted her the entire way.
"Esteemed wangfei, don't be sad. Things like this depend on fate. You can't just say it'll happen. Take care of your body first. As long as the green hills remain, there's no need to worry about firewood."
"Esteemed wangfei, walk slower. I heard that the western lake doctor has a prescription for medicine that many imperial concubines in the palace have asked for. If it's really effective, this old servant will secretly ask for one for you later. "
"Esteemed wangfei, don't suffocate yourself. Your body isn't good to begin with, so suffocating will hurt your body. Things like children should be taken slowly. You and His Highness are both young, so there's no rush! "
Finally, Han Yunxi stopped walking. She looked at Zhao mama, feeling both angry and amused. But in the end, she felt warmth. It was great that there were still people in this world who truly cared about her.
Not wanting to deceive this kindhearted mama, Han Yunxi changed the topic. "Mama, tell me about Miss Wanru."
"What does esteemed wangfei want to know? This old servant will definitely tell you everything I know, "Zhao mama was very enthusiastic.
"How did she get adopted by Grand Concubine Yi? What about her birth parents?" Han Yunxi asked seriously.
Zhao mama began to recall. "Back then, the late emperor was still alive and didn't have a Duke of Qin's estate. The crown prince consort, who's now esteemed empress, wanted to choose a few court ladies to play with for Princess Changping. Miss Wanru was one of the candidates, but Grand Concubine Yi happened to bump into her. After giving birth to His Highness Duke of Qin, she couldn't have any more children and always wanted a daughter. It must be fate. She fell in love with Miss Wanru as soon as she saw her and adopted her. She's always been an adopted daughter and never been conferred the title of princess. Later on, the late emperor passed away, so no one did. "
Han Yunxi listened carefully before asking, "Then what about her birth parents? Haven't they contacted them in the past few years? "
Even if they entered the palace as servants, they could still leave regularly to visit their family. Han Yunxi had married into the palace for so long, but she'd never heard of Murong Wanru having any relatives.
"I heard she was an orphan raised by relatives. We met a few times when she was young, but they all passed away later on," Zhao mama replied honestly.
Han Yunxi nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "Why didn't they confer her the title of princess back then?"
If they did, then Murong Wanru's status would be completely different now. Even the people in the estate wouldn't call her Miss Wanru now.
Grand Concubine Yi doted on Murong Wanru so much, so there was no reason for that.
Zhao mama didn't understand either, but guessed, "Perhaps Grand Concubine Yi only wanted to raise her first. Later on, the late emperor passed away and the crown prince took the throne. Grand Concubine Yi couldn't bring up the matter anymore."
Han Yunxi felt that something was off, but she couldn't put her finger on it. She nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
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