"Master, Concubine Qian has given birth to a … young Commandery Princess." Li Hongming's close servant heard the noise outside the study and went out quietly. He came back quickly, but he was very careful when he spoke, for fear of making his master unhappy. Not to mention the masters, even the servants hoped that the baby would be a young master. Many people said that it would most likely be a boy. Why didn't they bring a son?
"I know. Let the Princess arrange it. Do what you need to do." Li Hongming continued to write something. His expression didn't change from beginning to end, and he didn't raise his head. The speed of his writing was the same. "Send someone to the palace to inform Imperial Concubine Mother."
"Yes." Seeing that their master wasn't angry, they were relieved, but at the same time, they felt a little cold in their hearts. Outsiders said that they followed a good master. In fact, their master wasn't so easy to serve. Perhaps his gentleness and elegance were all used up outside the manor. It was rare to see him smile in the manor, and he was never soft-hearted to those who made mistakes.
After Noble Consort Su got the news, she paused for a moment, and there was a trace of disappointment in her eyes. Then she put it away and let the servants around her give out the things they prepared. After that, she didn't do anything.
When Qian shi was pregnant, she could be said to be a treasure in the palm of the hand. If she could give birth to a son, she would still be a treasure. It was a pity that she gave birth to a daughter. Thus, other than the reward that was far below the norm, she did not receive anything. The promised position of Concubine Qian was gone, and she still had to raise the debt collector who brought all these "disasters" to her.
Originally, when she was still in the belly, she was told that if she gave birth to a son, he would be taken away, but she would be given the title of Concubine Qian. She believed that she was pregnant with a son, so she put on the airs of Concubine Qian. There were many people in the manor who flattered her, and they were disrespectful to Princess Rui. At that time, Princess Rui was very tolerant of her. Qian often scolded Princess Rui behind her back, saying that she was a hen that couldn't lay eggs and wanted to rob her son. She even planned to get her son back when she got the position of concubine. She also planned that if their Prince ascended the throne, her son would be the eldest son, and then the Emperor, and then she would be the noblest woman in the world …
The child was still by her side, but her treatment directly fell from the clouds to the dust. The people who surrounded her all left in a flash. During confinement, she still had to eat leftovers. If she threw a tantrum and smashed things, she wouldn't even have anything to eat. The people in the kitchen sneered: That was the Princess Consort's kindness. The concubine's … stomach, unfortunately, she didn't have that fortune. She only had the life of a concubine. She still wanted the same treatment as the Princess Consort, was she dreaming?
And those women who were envious of her all came to ridicule and ridicule her. She used to be arrogant because of her belly, but now she was trampled on miserably.
She shouted to see the Prince. Unfortunately, even if she shouted until her throat was hoarse, no one paid attention to her. Then she cursed all kinds of things and was no surprise that her mouth was blocked. … She was weak after giving birth. After this, she suffered from postpartum hemorrhage. She was about to die, but no one even called a doctor for her. Before she died, she forced herself to stand up and used her last breath to grab the swaddling clothes that she didn't like and threw far away. She didn't know when the crying stopped. …
It was less than 24 hours from the time she gave birth to the day she died.
"Princess, Concubine Qian suffered from postpartum hemorrhage and died. Young Commandery Princess is weak, so she also died."
Princess Rui was stunned for a moment, "Bury her. Send more things to the Qian Family. Tell the Ministry of Personnel to mention it to anyone in the Qian Family."
"Prince, Concubine Qian suffered from postpartum hemorrhage and died. Young Commandery Princess is weak, so she also died."
Li Hongming still didn't raise his head, "Just report it to the Princess. Why do you tell me?"
"Princess, Concubine Qian suffered from postpartum hemorrhage and died. Young Commandery Princess is weak, so she also died."
Noble Consort Su fiddled with the bracelet on her hand and said carelessly, "She is unlucky. But she met a filial daughter. Knowing that she was lonely, she went to accompany her."
If Noble Consort Su didn't make it so obvious when she rewarded things, even if it was a little bit more generous.
If Li Hongyuan told her to "take care of herself" after giving birth and rewarded her casually.
If Princess Rui left a little order to leave some people behind to stop the other concubines at the mountain gate and to hug the young commandery princess when they knew it was her …
Then Qian-shi wouldn't have died, and that poor child wouldn't have been thrown to the side to fend for himself without even drinking a mouthful of milk.
In the end, it was because these people were used to being aloof and regarded human lives as grass. They could ignore and do nothing for people who didn't benefit them. Princess Rui still felt pity for a woman like Qian-shi, but that was it. She wouldn't find trouble for herself because of that bit of pity and extend a helping hand. No matter how pitiful and sad they were, they couldn't escape the fact that they stole her husband and could threaten her child at any time.
At the same time, Jin Qinwang returned to the capital!
Unlike when they left the capital, they returned with great momentum. In addition to the Qinwang's ceremonial guards, there were also thousands of guards.
Along the way, the people who were watching the excitement were addicted to their eyes. Although they were isolated by the guards, their interest didn't diminish at all. They didn't know who was in the carriage. Even at the foot of the Son of Heaven, there was still an insurmountable chasm between these ordinary people and those in power. Even those who knew the symbols of the families of the various officials and nobles in the capital, even those who understood Jin Qinwang's character, only dared to secretly spit and didn't dare to brazenly show it.
Jingwan's carriage followed behind and was also within the protection of the guards. It looked like Jin Qinwang's family.
When they left White Dragon Temple, they found out that Jin Qinwang, who was assassinated, was also returning to the capital. Among the four of them, before this, only Jingwan knew that he was assassinated, including Sun Yijia. Duchess Ding never mentioned it to her. It wasn't until Sun Yijia received the news of her marriage and Zhang-shi inadvertently mentioned it that they found out. Soon after, Jin Qinwang was found and White Dragon Temple was placed under martial law. Because of the martial law, the matter became more and more conspicuous.
In front of White Dragon Temple, the two sides faced each other. His face was expressionless, his eyes were cold, and he stood with his hands clasped behind his back. Even if he had an incomparably handsome face, it still made people shudder. In addition to that unapproachable aura, people didn't dare to rashly approach him.
Yuan Qiaoqiao, who spoke ill of him two days ago, always felt that his gaze clearly fell on her body, like a poisonous snake that made people's hair stand on end.
Sun Yijia calmly looked at him and didn't have the slightest intention of covering up the white cloth on her face. However, when she met his eyes, Sun Yijia understood that he already knew about the marriage between them. She couldn't see his opinion on this marriage from his face. However, it didn't matter, right?
Zhou Yingshuang couldn't see anything, but that didn't mean that she couldn't feel the cold atmosphere around her. She couldn't help but shrink her body and didn't dare to breathe.
The faces of the furens were also not so good.
Only Jingwan was affected the least by him. However, she still inexplicably felt that his gaze contained a deep meaning. It was very easy to understand. She was perhaps the only outsider who understood the real situation after his injury and was also the one who bluntly refused to enter Jin Qinwang fu.
During these days of waiting for Li Hongyuan's decision, Jingwan's heart was actually still somewhat apprehensive. However, when she heard about his rather legendary rescue process, Jingwan knew that the matter of her "intimate skin contact" with him had already been completely overturned.
However, through this matter, Jingwan also saw many more things. This Jin Qinwang might not be like the rumors, blindly relying on the Emperor's favor and only pursuing an extravagant and unfettered life. He had no power and didn't fight for power because he knew that she might have touched on something that shouldn't be touched. To a certain extent, she, including the Luo family, feared that they couldn't be separated from this Jin Qinwang. The more you know, the faster you will die. If you don't want to die, then think of a way to make the other party trust you, even to the extent of treating you as a confidant.
However, Jingwan didn't regret telling this matter to her grandmother and indirectly told her grandfather. Even if she told Jin Qinwang that she didn't mention anything about saving him to anyone, the other party might not believe it. If he took this opportunity to secretly find the Luo family, then she could only rely on her grandfather to deal with it.
Also, because of that different state of mind, she wasn't frightened by his imposing manner. Jingwan actually felt the imposing manner of a monarch descending to the world from his body. She had never seen the Emperor's face and didn't know what kind of aura the so-called Dragon's Face and Heaven's Might had. Her feelings told her that what Li Hongyuan wanted her to see was it.
Jingwan very naturally moved her gaze away. However, it was at this moment that she inadvertently saw Ruan Fangfei on the other side. She clearly saw the way she looked at Li Hongyuan. If Jingwan was only a fourteen year old girl born and raised here, she probably wouldn't understand what that was. However, she wasn't. She was very clear on what that represented. Infatuation, possession, and even the desire to control. Jingwan couldn't help but tremble slightly. What about the lotus flower that emerged from the water? Would a normal girl have these kinds of feelings for such a terrifying man like Jin Qinwang? If it was only admiration and infatuation, then it was fine. After all, he was a Qinwang and also had a good appearance. But possession and control, the depth of love might make one want to possess. Then what was it that made her want to control? That was already a psychological distortion that was somewhat perverted, okay? Was there some terrifying secret hidden in the Grand Secretary Ruan Daren's backyard? Otherwise, how could he raise such a strange girl? Or was it that Ruan Fangfei was really like what she thought? Did she really have a "past life" and that she herself was a pervert?
Where Jingwan was present, the attention that Li Hongyuan gave to others was absolutely charity. Of course, he would control himself. Even if all of his attention was on her, he would not let others notice. With a so-called fiancée present and an abnormal Ruan Fangfei present, letting others discover where his mind was, wouldn't that push Wan Wan to the forefront of the storm? With such attention, how could Li Hongyuan not notice the subtle changes in Jingwan? Following her line of sight, he swept a glance and without stopping, he waved his sleeves and boarded the carriage.
His movements were too fast and too sudden, making the brothers who came to pick up their younger sister slightly hesitate. After some hesitation, they went up the mountain to pay their respects and fell into an awkward position.
Ruan Fangfei's performance, how could Li Hongyuan not know? In his previous life, although Ruan Fangfei also admired him and did some things that ordinary people would not do, it was far from the extent that it was now. The worse his reputation was, the worse it was, the more she liked it, the more she wanted to get close to him, the more she wanted to control him? Ah, such an arrogant and conceited woman. After she was no longer useful, how should he tidy her up to make people feel more comfortable?
For people with dark hearts, there were two kinds of people in this world that were the most attractive. One was people who were similar to themselves because they understood each other and could often reach a mutual understanding. The other was people who walked on the opposite end of the spectrum. They had something that people who walked in the dark hated but also yearned for.
Although Li Hongyuan was not completely a person who walked in the dark, he was not lonely, he was not depraved, and he had not been swallowed up and lost himself. He was very clear about what he was doing and was even more clear about what he needed. However, he could not be considered a normal person. He had no interest in people like Ruan Fangfei. That kind of pure and flawless woman was also not his goal. He was firm, obsessed, and there was only one. If those eyes of Ruan Fangfei appeared in Wan Wan's eyes, try to imagine that scene. Li Hongyuan suddenly curled up his body and trembled slightly. That was his body's instinctive desire, excitement, and clamor. He did not seem to care at all that he had stripped himself completely, allowing her to easily control him. "Wan Wan …"
Jingwan, who turned to get into the carriage, inexplicably felt her hair go numb, as if there was danger approaching in the dark. She could not help but frown. Could it be that something was going to happen again?
Eunuch Mu was also not feeling any better. After his master saw Miss Luo, why did he start to go crazy for no reason? "Master, take it easy. There are so many people around. If they hear you, your reputation …" Eunuch Mu suddenly lowered his head helplessly. His master's reputation couldn't be worse. He lowered his head and pretended to be dead. He also pretended not to see the strange expressions of the people closest to the carriage.
Because it was inconvenient for each of them, they did not squeeze into the same carriage on the return journey. With apprehension, Jingwan's mood was taut all the way, fearing that something unexpected would happen again. However, until they entered the city gate, everything was safe and sound. Jingwan was puzzled. Could it be that the bad feeling was not directed at them, but … Jingwan's gaze turned to the front, although she could only see the curtain blocking the carriage door.
Could it be that after failing to put him to death once, they dared to assassinate him again in today's situation? Previously, it was not possible at Bai Long Temple, and it was even more impossible under this heavy guard. If they really took the risk to this extent, did it mean that the threat of Jin Prince Li Hongyuan was far beyond imagination?
Until the carriages of each family separated, until Jingwan entered the Luo family's gate, nothing happened. Could it be that something went wrong? But that lingering feeling of danger was still there.
Jingwan lowered her head and fiddled with the small red sandalwood prayer beads on her wrist. Each bead was round and smooth. Her mother saw that she had one accident after another, and in addition to her grandmother's special instructions, she went to Great Master Liao Chen to ask for it. Jingwan knew that the value of this string of prayer beads was not as simple as Great Master Liao Chen personally consecrating it. The original small red sandalwood beads were not low in age, and after being made into prayer beads, it was at least two hundred years old. It was not an exaggeration to say that it was priceless, but Great Master Liao Chen easily gave it to her.
What did Great Master Liao Chen say at that time? She had fate with it, it could drive away evil spirits, avoid disasters, and protect her safety, so she must not give it to others.
Jingwan fiddled with the prayer beads one by one, and her heart suddenly calmed down. If it was a blessing, it was not a disaster. If it was a disaster, it could not be avoided, so thinking too much was useless.
Jingwan went to the main courtyard to pay her respects to Old Madame Luo. Seeing that Jingwan's complexion was good and her spirit was also good, she was relieved.
After all, she had just returned, so Old Madame Luo did not keep her long and let her go back to rest.
As she passed by the garden, Jingwan saw Luo Jingying in a cluster of flowers. She was tugging at the petals from time to time, and her eyes were unfocused. Jingwan was right in front of her, but she did not react at all. Suddenly, she laughed foolishly, and it felt like she was in a dream.
Jingwan did not know what expression to show. She had only been away for a few days. Why was her sworn enemy already in love the moment she returned?
Luo Jingying's servant girl saw the way Jingwan was looking at her young lady and could not help it. Risking being punished, she gently tugged at Luo Jingying's clothes. "Young Lady …"
"What are you doing?" Luo Jingying glared at the servant girl angrily.
Before Luo Jingying could act up, the servant girl pointed in the direction of Jingwan.
Luo Jingying looked over and was stunned. Then she remembered that her appearance just now seemed to have been seen by Jingwan. She was annoyed and angry, but she did not flare up. Instead, she smiled softly. "It turns out that Third Older Sister is back. Hello, Third Older Sister." She greeted politely without being perfunctory or neglectful.
Jingwan returned the greeting unhurriedly.
"Third Older Sister just came back. You must be tired. I won't disturb you."
Jingwan looked at Luo Jingying's back as she left. She did not find fault with her, and even her words were not strange. If it was too normal, it would be too abnormal.
"Granny, what do you think she's up to this time?" Jingwan asked.
"I think it's because Fourth Young Lady has some thoughts. She is quiet and does not want to be disturbed. Naturally, she will be peaceful."
Jingwan sighed in her heart. The power of love was really strong. She did not know which family he was from. However, the man who could make Luo Jingying fall in love with him was probably not ordinary. He might even be a member of the imperial family. It had nothing to do with her. As long as she had the ability, even if she became a favorite concubine of the imperial harem, Jingwan would not raise her eyelids.
Back to Begonia House, Jingwan asked the wet nurse about what had happened these days. In addition to the big events in the city, the most lively thing in the backyard of the Luo Family was probably the third branch.
From the moment Luo Rongping blatantly protected Huan Niang, Mrs. Liu basically had a falling out with him. Relying on Madame Luo's "support", she directly attacked Huan Niang. Relying on her status as the mistress of the house, she had no scruples about torturing a concubine. She was really bold and unrestrained. It was precisely because she used all her means on the surface. It was simple and crude. Huan Niang, who was better at dirty tricks, really didn't have much power to resist. The most important thing was that she was limited by her status. What Mrs. Liu could do, she couldn't. If she dared to do it, Mrs. Liu dared to directly sell her or even beat her to death.
Huan Niang had all kinds of grievances, but she was extremely tolerant. She did whatever Mrs. Liu asked her to do. Anyway, she didn't let Mrs. Liu catch her. She didn't even tell Luo Rongping that she was bullied by Mrs. Liu. Her image of compromise was to the extreme. Many servants couldn't stand it. After all, Huan Niang was pregnant.
Mrs. Liu looked at them coldly. She naturally knew what the servants were saying behind her back, but she did not say anything about it. She even let these words spread. Until all her deeds were known by Luo Rongping. Then, Luo Rongping naturally found Mrs. Liu. As a result, an unprecedented quarrel broke out between the husband and wife. Then, Luo Rongping saw Mrs. Liu's hidden madness and ruthlessness. Mrs. Liu even almost scratched Luo Rongping's face, but because he dodged, his neck was injured.
Luo Rongping even said that he wanted to divorce his wife. Mrs. Liu gloomily stared at him. "Luo Rongping, do you dare to divorce your wife?"
"I'll divorce you right now, you jealous woman."
"Luo Rongping, if you dare to write a letter of divorce, as soon as you leave the Luo Family's house, I will beat the drum."
"You …" Luo Rongping was shocked. He did not expect that Mrs. Liu would dare to do such a thing. "How dare you …"
"Why don't I dare? If you dare to bring back a slut to climb on top of my head, I dare to drag the whole Luo Family to death. "
"You are crazy!" Luo Rongping flicked his sleeves and left.
Mrs. Liu coldly stared at the direction Luo Rongping left. "I am crazy. I am driven crazy by you!"
The drum was not rung unless the country was destroyed. It was not rung unless the army was victorious. It was not rung unless the country was destroyed. It was not rung unless the country was destroyed. It was not rung unless the army was victorious. It was not rung unless the world's injustice was done. There were no guards guarding the drum, so anyone could rung it. However, if it was rung casually, the whole family would be demoted to a criminal slave and sent to the border. If it was rung casually, the whole family would be exterminated. Just because of a dispute in the backyard, Luo Peishan was a minister of the Ministry of Rites.
Luo Rongping was afraid to shoot the rat for fear of breaking the vases. He had to go back to appease his little wife. He told her not to pay attention to Mrs. Liu. Mrs. Liu didn't need to send someone to look for her.
Huan Niang quietly listened. From time to time, she would comfort Luo Rongping with a few words. The man was unreliable, so she could only rely on herself. Therefore, Huan Niang shrank in the courtyard and did not go out. She had nothing else, she just had a little money. If she couldn't buy someone with ten taels of silver, she would spend a hundred taels. If Mrs. Liu was not easy to deal with, she would lay her hands on her son.
Back and forth, fighting openly and covertly. It was simply too lively.
"Rung the drum? Third Aunt really can't be underestimated. Mama, is there really no one guarding the drum? "
"There wasn't before, but it has been there since six years ago. It's just that the people are in the innermost layer and the people outside can't see it."
"Yi, why?" It was impossible for there to be no reason for the sudden increase in guards.
Mama Gong paused, "Because Jin Qinwang, who had just left the palace, was bored and climbed the drum tower. He almost rung the drum. Since then, His Majesty ordered people to guard the drum tower."
"Jin Qinwang … …" Jingwan was speechless. "It's reasonable to say that there shouldn't be many people who know about this. How did mama know?"
"… … I accidentally heard it when I was in the palace."
Luo Jingying returned to the third branch. After her father and mother had a big quarrel, her father never appeared in the main courtyard of the third branch. Today, he was unexpectedly here and had sent all the servants out. Luo Jingying was worried that they would quarrel again, so she went in regardless of being stopped … …
"… … Prince Kang is destined by the heavens. If Ying 'er can marry him … …"
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