I traveled through time just for the jade hairpin, I never wanted to be the queen

After leaving the palace, Ling Xiyue and the others took a carriage back to the eldest prince's palace.

There were only He Tingxi and Ling Xiyue in the carriage.

After Ling Xiyue put away her two boxes, she was ready to sit next to He Tingxi. Unexpectedly, before she sat down, He Tingxi pulled her and she fell into his arms.

He Tingxi took the opportunity to hug Ling Xiyue and let Ling Xiyue sit on his lap.

Before Ling Xiyue could speak, He Tingxi leaned against Ling Xiyue's face and said gently, "You must be very tired, right? Sit on my lap."

Ling Xiyue looked at He Tingxi with a loving expression and suddenly became shy. She lowered her head slightly.

"Actually, it's all the same, we all sit down." Ling Xiyue said truthfully.

"It's no different. You can lie on your side." After He Tingxi said this, he slightly loosened his arms around Ling Xiyue and let Ling Xiyue lie in his arms.

"Is it still the same? Is it much more comfortable this way?" He Tingxi said with a smile.

Ling Xiyue was speechless for a moment, unable to refute, but lying like this was indeed much more comfortable, and she smiled with satisfaction.

He Tingxi kept looking at Ling Xiyue lovingly without saying anything.

After lying down for a while, Ling Xiyue became excited when she thought of the gold rewarded by the Queen Mother and the Empress.

"It turns out that there is a reward for getting pregnant. Before, I always thought there was no reward."

He Tingxi smiled and said truthfully: "Strictly speaking, no."

Ling Xiyue was startled and shocked, and asked anxiously: "Really? Then why would the Queen Mother and the Empress give it to her?"

"The Royal Grandmother gave it to me because she loved me, and the Queen Mother gave it to me because the Royal Grandmother gave it to her and she had to give it," He Tingxi explained.

"So, the Queen Mother really loves you."

Ling Xiyue smiled, and then continued, "Is it because of the eldest grandson? The elderly like their eldest grandson."

"I think so." He Tingxi nodded.

"I didn't expect to go to the palace to report good news and get unexpected wealth." Ling Xiyue was happy just thinking about it.

Suddenly, a question came to Ling Xiyue's mind.

"Tingxi, I remember the Queen Mother said that this gold is a reward for me alone." Ling Xiyue deliberately emphasized.

He Tingxi was startled, but soon understood what Ling Xiyue meant. He smiled and said, "Of course, all this gold is yours, you can use it as you like."

Ling Xiyue was overjoyed and quickly clasped her fists towards He Tingxi and said, "Tingxi, I'll thank you here first."

"What are you thanking me for? This is what you deserve. It's a great achievement to continue the royal family's lineage." He Tingxi said with a smile.

"Okay, then I'm welcome."

Ling Xiyue nodded with satisfaction. She was delighted at the thought that she would have a lot of money of her own in the future.

Seeing Ling Xiyue's smile, He Tingxi couldn't help but think of the time when Ling Xiyue returned the gold to him. He asked curiously, "Xiyue, why did you gladly accept the gold this time? I gave it to you before, and you returned it to me?"

He Tingxi's words made Ling Xiyue freeze.

She thought: At that time, I thought you were very poor and didn't want to squeeze too much out of you. But, can I say these? Let's talk about something else.

Seeing that Ling Xiyue had not responded yet, He Tingxi smiled and asked, "What's wrong? Is there something you can't tell me?"

Ling Xiyue came back to her senses and smiled innocently, "It's not a secret, it's just that I feel that your money is like my own money, but the Queen Mother's and Empress' money is different. It would be a bit foolish not to take it."

"My money, just like your money?"

He Tingxi was stunned for a moment before he realized what was going on and he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"hehe--"

Seeing this, Ling Xiyue asked in confusion: "Tingxi, what are you laughing at?"

He Tingxi slowly stopped laughing. He did not answer Ling Xiyue's question, but changed the subject and asked, "Xiyue, will you be in charge of the finances of the mansion from now on?"

"Let me manage it?" Ling Xiyue was shocked.

"Well, only if you are in charge of the finances of the mansion, you will be the real master of the mansion, and all the servants in the mansion will obey you." He Tingxi's eyes were affirmative.

Ling Xiyue stared at He Tingxi blankly, with many thoughts flashing through her mind. At this moment, she knew that He Tingxi completely trusted her and valued her very much.

But, thinking that she would have to leave in the near future, she hesitated.

Seeing that Ling Xiyue hadn't responded, He Tingxi comforted her, "Are you worried that you can't do it well? It's okay. With Butler Xiao's help, it won't be difficult. With your intelligence, you should be able to get the hang of it in less than a month."

Seeing He Tingxi being so considerate, Ling Xiyue felt even more uneasy.

She wanted to refuse, but how?

After thinking for a moment, she finally came up with a good excuse.

"Tingxi, I'm pregnant now. I always feel very tired and sleepy every day. I really don't want to worry too much."

Ling Xiyue spoke softly and coquettishly to He Tingxi.

When He Tingxi saw Ling Xiyue acting coquettishly towards him, he instantly lost his direction and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Then wait until you give birth to the baby, and then take over." He Tingxi compromised.

Ling Xiyue pursed her lips in delight when she heard that.

"Tingxi, thank you so much, you are so nice to me." Ling Xiyue did not forget to praise.

At this moment, He Tingxi had a bright smile on his face. He responded: "What are you talking about? You are my wife, and I must treat you well."

Ling Xiyue forced a smile and laughed.

……

However, when the Queen saw He Tingxi and Ling Xiyue leaving the palace, she immediately ordered the people in the palace to summon He Jingcheng into the palace.

When He Jingcheng learned about it, he went to the harem without delay.

As soon as she saw He Jingcheng, the queen immediately dismissed her attendants and only left her trusted confidant, Nanny Dong, to guard by her side.

He Jingcheng saw that the queen was serious and asked hurriedly, "Mother, is there something urgent?"

"Just now, He Tingxi and Ling Xiyue came over." The queen said with a serious face.

He Jingcheng noticed that the Queen's expression was not right. He was startled and asked anxiously, "Ling Xiyue also came to the palace to pay respects? Could it be that Ling Xiyue is pregnant?"

"You guessed right, she is indeed pregnant and is two months pregnant." The queen couldn't help but sigh.

He Jingcheng was extremely surprised. He remained silent for a long time, his brows furrowed.

"Jingcheng, didn't you say that she has been using the ointment you gave her? Why doesn't it work anymore?" asked the queen.

He Jingcheng was also puzzled when he heard this, "Yes, why?"

After thinking for a while, he guessed, "Could it be that she is useless? Is she lying to me?"

These words instantly reminded the queen.

"It's very likely that it's useless. Otherwise, how could it have no effect? ​​This plaster has been tested by someone else and there is absolutely no problem with it."

He Jingcheng looked at the queen, his mind working rapidly.

"Mother, you reminded me that Ling Xiyue most likely has not used it." He Jingcheng inferred.

"Could it be that they have discovered the secret?" the queen exclaimed in shock.

"Probably not. This ointment is very well concealed. She can't possibly find it. Even the imperial physician can't identify it, let alone her?" He Jingcheng said as he pondered.