After reading my mind, Daddy, why don't you smile?

Zhao Ying... was so stupid that he couldn't bear to lie to her...

How can a woman be so stupid?

Giving your heart and soul to another woman’s children?

Even if she felt guilty towards Huai An, being able to do this for Huai An was already a sincere act that could shine like the sun and the moon.

She doesn't know yet that her beloved little daughter is going to be sent away?

Otherwise I wouldn't be so calm.

Does she know what will happen?

She rarely cried in front of him, and usually cried between the bed curtains...

Shangguan Shu felt a burning and bitter feeling in his heart, as if a pool of hot oil had rolled over him.

"Runlang?"

Shangguan Shu regained consciousness.

"I think Runlang will not object to such a good thing."

"I guess the imperial edict will come down in two days at most. Tomorrow, I will invite several officials' wives to come to the mansion to congratulate them. Huai'an has just suffered misfortune, so I believe she will be very willing to come and share her daughter's joy."

Shangguan Shu nodded. She wanted to promote Huyan Xue on purpose, and he had no reason to stop her.

After Zhao Ying finished speaking, Shangguan Shu also had something to say.

It was nothing else but the matter of sending Shangguan Qingyue away.

Shangguan Shu thought Zhao Ying would be extremely angry and upset, but unexpectedly Zhao Ying just lowered her head sadly.

"Runlang, I have heard about this matter in the palace."

"I didn't believe it at first, but when I saw Huai'an's look, I thought it was better to believe it than not. If I hurt Huai'an again, I will never forgive myself."

“Just send her away… It seems that Yue’er and I are not destined to be together. When she finds a good family and lets her grow up safely, I will…” Zhao Ying couldn’t help feeling sad and burst into tears.

He even forgot to say "this palace".

Shangguan Shu stepped forward and held Zhao Ying in his arms.

"Ying'er, I'm sorry for you... I can't protect our child..."

"Runlang..." Zhao Ying buried herself in Shangguan Shu's arms, her shoulders shaking like a sieve.

Zhao Ying was in a bad mood today, so Shangguan Shu had to accompany her at night.

In the past, the princess was dignified and serious, but tonight she was timid and sorrowful, which was a different feeling.

Shangguan Shu got into the mood and did it several times. Every time the woman asked him to stop, he became more and more domineering, wishing he could rub her into his bones and blood.

Zhao Ying...

Zhao Ying, ah Zhao Ying...

There is wind and snow outside the window, and the red phoenix tent is moving inside.

Shangguan Shu woke up early in the morning for court and found Zhao Ying's body burning hot, so he immediately sent someone to call the imperial physician.

The imperial physician came and took your pulse, and said that your highness' illness was caused by cold air entering your body and your depressed mood, and he prescribed some medicine to treat typhoid fever.

Shangguan Shu nodded, asked Hou Zhu to send the imperial physician away, and stayed by the bed himself.

Grabbing Zhao Ying's hand, he said, "Ying'er, it's all my fault for being so reckless yesterday."

"Can I take a day off today to accompany you?"

Zhao Ying shook her head. "State affairs are heavy, Runlang must not sacrifice public affairs for personal reasons. Besides, if you don't ask for leave, it's fine. But if you do..." Zhao Ying blushed and said shyly, "It's inevitable that the news will get out. How can I live like a human being?"

Shangguan Shu stared at her deeply, as if he loved her like this. He held her face in his big hands and caressed it. "If you don't want to, I'll just let it go. I'll come back earlier today anyway."

Zhao Ying nodded.

"Then let's postpone Xue'er's banquet today. Your body can't handle the strain right now."

"No!" Zhao Ying objected immediately, "This is Xue'er's big event, it can't be postponed because of me. Besides, I can hold on, Runlang, don't worry!"

Shangguan Shu really couldn't understand Zhao Ying.

After being rejected many times, he got angry and said, "If that's the case, then I'll do as you wish!"

After all, she wanted to, so why should he stop her?

Before leaving, Shangguan Shu turned back and seemed to test, "Ying'er, if you don't want to do Yue'er's thing, I will go and ask the emperor again."

Zhao Ying hid behind the bed curtains, not showing her head. She spoke in a low, hoarse voice, firmly and forcefully, "No need! Since he is a national evil, for the sake of the country and the people's livelihood, he must be eliminated as soon as possible. I am a princess of a country, so I must lead by example!"

Not long after Shangguan Shu left, Zhao Ying got up from bed and called Li Ma, "Don't be careless at today's banquet. I won't give you any other instructions. The old Duke likes to listen to operas. Invite the best opera troupe in the capital. The repertoire is decided... The old Duke's favorite is "The Substitute Prince"

"Qing'er likes to watch acrobatics, so let's hire a juggler. Juggling is not appropriate for today's occasion, so let him wait in the side room first. After the banquet is over, let him perform for Qing'er."

"As for the fireworks... let Cheng Jing prepare them, and make sure to prepare some auspicious words."

"Okay, that's all."

"Houzhu, bring Yue'er here!"

Zhao Ying was worried that they would secretly send Shangguan Qingyue away, so she planned to watch it with her own eyes, regardless of whether it would make the child sick.

Houzhu brought Shangguan Qingyue over.

Shangguan Qingyue refused to let anyone hug him after he entered the room.

She got off Houzhu, ran to the inner room, and threw herself into Zhao Ying's arms like a young swallow flying into the forest.

[Mom, mom, I miss you so much! ]

Xiao Qingyue kissed Zhao Ying and her mouth felt cold.

Zhao Ying hugged Xiao Qingyue tightly in her arms. The little guy was dressed like a ball and was quite heavy to hold.

Houzhu: "Little Miss, please don't crush His Highness."

"It's okay!" Zhao Ying shook his head towards Houzhu.

Then she shook the little guy with her hands and said, "My little Yue is a little heavy!"

Xiao Qingyue pouted, [Mom, the clothes are too thick! I'm not fat! ]

Xiao Qingyue patted her round belly, [It's all love for mommy, not fat! ]

Zhao Ying smiled, "My little Yue'er is the cutest."

The little guy Xiaoliang held Zhao Ying's cheeks with his hands and looked at her seriously. She couldn't speak, so she wanted to tell her with her eyes.

[Don't be sad, mother! Yue'er will help you beat away those who bully you! ]

【Yueer loves her mother the most! 】

Hearing this, Zhao Ying hugged Shangguan Qingyue tightly into her arms, her eyes moist, "Mother loves Yue'er the most, and mother will not let anyone take Yue'er away from her!"

Whoever tries to take her Yue'er away, she will... let her die!

Zhao Ying added silently in her heart.

……

Before the banquet, all the invited officials and their wives arrived.

Among them were Prime Minister Liu and Madam Liu, Minister Cui and Cui, as well as many princes and ministers, who came either for the sake of Shangguan Shu or Zhao Ying.

Even though they didn't understand Zhao Ying's behavior in private, and even thought she was stupid, but because of her status as a princess, no one dared not to come because of her invitation.

There is one person who really has the courage to do this.

Crown Prince Zhao Cong.

The prince was so disappointed in his sister that he wondered why he had such a sister. Huai'an's family was almost riding on her head, and she was actually handing them a horse stool!

Although he values ​​Shangguan Shu, between his own sister and his brother-in-law, he would of course side with his own sister!

The Crown Princess is here.

Crown Princess Wei was the granddaughter of Wei Tai Shi, a veteran of three dynasties, the niece of Empress Xiaomin, and the cousin of Zhao Cong.

The Wei family has been a family of meritorious service for generations and has made great military achievements. The Crown Princess and the Grand Marshal of the Western Expedition Wei Fu have the same father, who is Zhao Ying's uncle Wei Ju.

The Crown Princess grabbed Zhao Ying's hand and said with pity, "Ying'er, why are you doing this?"

"If the prince makes you angry, just divorce him! Your brother, the crown prince, and I will definitely support you!"

Zhao Ying's heart surged when she heard this. She also had the same idea, but the kid next to her poured cold water on her, "My aunt is really good at giving advice. She urged my mother to divorce my crazy, traitorous father. She is pushing my mother into the fire pit!"