Shock! The maid in the Marquis's mansion gave birth to the eldest son of the prince

“Madam, you…” Madam Wuyang stood up suddenly, pointed at Madam Wang and said in a trembling voice, “I will never agree to this.”

"Madam, don't worry. We, the Yong'an Marquis Mansion, are sorry for you. The reason for canceling the engagement is up to you. All the gifts sent will not be returned." Madam Wang said in a low voice, "We will also ask the matchmaker to explain to the public that it was because our Yong'an Marquis Mansion did something wrong during the marriage negotiation that your Wuyang Marquis Mansion decided to cancel the engagement. Don't worry, this matter will only affect the reputation of our Yong'an Marquis Mansion and Shen Zhi, and will definitely preserve your reputation."

After hearing what Madam Wang said, Madam Wuyang took a seat slowly, picked up the white jade cup, took a sip of tea and said solemnly, "I can't make the decision on this matter. Our Wuyang Marquis's Mansion is also a famous family. We don't care about a small gift. The only thing we care about is to preserve the reputation of our mansion and Jingqiu."

"Madam, please discuss this with the Marquis and the eldest lady. We will take our leave today." Madam Wang glanced at Mother Zhang and said.

Mother Zhang immediately took the gift list and presented it respectfully.

"This is our list of apology gifts. Please accept it, Madam." Madam Wang said with a smile, "Whether this marriage is successful or not, the relationship between our two families cannot be severed. We can't let outsiders see us as a joke, don't you think so, Madam?"

The wife of Marquis Wuyang lowered her eyes and pretended not to see the gift list, then turned her head and sneered.

Seeing this, Mother Zhang quickly put the gift list on the table and directed the other mothers to present the gifts. There were corals, agates, jadeite, and mutton-fat white jade, filling up half the room.

Until the wife of Marquis Wuyang finally recovered her breath, she looked up at the gifts and said coldly:

"Madam, I have to say something ugly. Since you, the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion, have gone back on your word and are determined to break off the engagement, then don't blame us, the Wuyang Marquis' Mansion, for saying something unpleasant. If there are any bad rumors about your young master in the future because of this matter, don't regret it."

Mrs. Wang knew that she was in the wrong in this matter, but if she didn't cancel the engagement, it would be even more difficult to end up like this in the future. So she had no choice but to nod her head and agree, then said goodbye and left with Mother Zhang and the others.

"We will immediately invite a matchmaker to come to discuss the matter. No matter what reason Wuyang Marquis's Mansion gives, we agree to cancel this marriage." Madam Wang said in a deep voice, "To avoid unnecessary complications."

"Yes, ma'am, it's a pity about the jewels." Mother Zhang said with some regret.

"Money is just a thing outside of one's body." Madam Wang sighed softly, "As long as the prince is happy, that's all."

Indeed, what the lady said was true. The only thing that Madam Zhang was worried about now was that if the prince could not bear the death of Chan Yi and her son, what would he do if he became seriously ill?

A few days ago, he suddenly returned to normal, perhaps because he was holding his breath and wanted to find out the truth and the culprit. Now, seeing Aunt Liu and her daughter suffer the consequences of their own actions, he felt very sad and could no longer bear the torment, so he fell ill and could not get up.

After returning to the Marquis's Mansion, Mother Zhang accompanied Madam Wang for lunch and then immediately rushed to Zhuxiang Garden.

"How is the situation? Has the fever gone down?" Looking at Pei Jin, whose face was flushed with fever, Mother Zhang asked Mother Li who was standing by her side in a low voice.

Mother Li held a wet towel in her hand and shook her head helplessly.

"The medicine prescribed by Doctor Liu is of no use? What should I do?" Mother Zhang was extremely anxious.

"The young master is in a coma and keeps calling out the names of Miss Chan Yi and the young master." Mother Li said in a low voice.

Mother Zhang was shocked. Her guess was indeed correct.

Back in the main courtyard, Mother Zhang no longer dared to hide the truth from Madam Wang about Pei Jin's condition.

"I need to see the Queen immediately and ask the best imperial physician to treat Shenzhi." Mrs. Wang did not hesitate and decided to go to the palace immediately.

In Kunning Palace, the Queen was also shocked to see Madam Wang's sad face, and immediately ordered the nanny beside her to ask Doctor Hu to accompany her to Yong'an Marquis Mansion to see Pei Jin.

Today, Empress Xiao specially summoned her eldest sister-in-law, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, to the palace to have a chat with her and talk about interesting things to ease her worries.

At this moment, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo was also worried when she heard that Pei Jin was ill, because she had a close personal relationship with Madam Wang. She was relieved when she heard that Empress Xiao had sent Doctor Hu to the Marquis's residence to diagnose the illness. Doctor Hu was the chief physician of the Imperial Hospital, and he had excellent medical skills, so he would definitely be able to cure the disease.

"Your Majesty, I heard that Prince Pei is already discussing marriage?" Lady Lin, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, asked in a low voice, fanning herself gently.

"Yes, it's almost settled." Empress Xiao replied with a smile, "I watched Pei Jin grow up. He has outstanding character, talent, and appearance. It's a pity..."

"What a pity?" Madam Lin suddenly became interested. For so many years, ever since her daughter Qianqian went missing, she had been blaming herself and complaining, staying sick, and never attending social gatherings between noble ladies again. Her relationship with Madam Wang was also severed. Her impression of Pei Jin still remained on that delicate little boy when he was a child.

"Sister-in-law, you always stay at home. I remember that when you were young, you had a close relationship with Lady Wang. At that time, you even wanted to arrange a child marriage with their family." Empress Xiao smiled and pursed her lips.

"It's all in the past. If Qianqian were still alive..." Madam Lin lowered her head and smiled bitterly on her pale and thin face. "Madam, you don't know that I think about her all the time. I always feel that she is still by my side... If she were still alive, she would be seventeen years old this year, in her prime. I believe she would have a husband and perhaps her own children..."

As she spoke, Mrs. Lin couldn't help sobbing softly.

"Sister-in-law, don't be too sad. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Qianqian may have her own tribulation. Perhaps after this tribulation, you two mother and daughter will meet again one day. Yuan'er has set out to look for her. Maybe he will find some clues." Empress Xiao comforted softly.

"But after all, so many years have passed. We don't know what she looks like now. How can Yuan'er find her in such a vast sea of ​​people? I know it's because Yuan'er is filial, but it's really hard for him. You also know, my lady, that my husband loves Qianqian the most. Because of that incident, he got a serious illness and almost died." Madam Lin cried softly, "I dare not tell him that I lost Qianqian. If he knew the truth, he would hate me for the rest of his life."

"Sister-in-law always thinks too much. My brother is not that kind of person." Empress Xiao sighed secretly.

"Your Majesty, I have thought about this too. When Yuan'er comes back this time, I will tell my husband the whole story. From now on, I will ask to leave the marriage and spend the rest of my life atonement for my sins in the Buddhist temple." Mrs. Lin wiped her tears and her voice gradually became firm.

"Sister-in-law, why are you doing this? Yuan'er hasn't started a family yet, and you still need to take care of the affairs of the mansion. And your brother and you are deeply in love, so you are not allowed to give up and use the excuse of hiding away." Empress Xiao said in a serious tone.

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In Zhuxiang Garden, Pei Jin slowly woke up after taking the medicine prescribed by Doctor Hu.

When Mrs. Wang saw him wake up, she cried with joy.

"Shenzhi, you finally woke up, but you scared me."

"Mother, I am an unfilial son." Pei Jin said in a hoarse voice, "I am afraid that my son does not have much time left. To be honest with you, my heart and lungs were poisoned when I was injured in the northern border. I am too worried this time, and my old illness has relapsed. The medicine prescribed by the imperial physician may only allow my son to survive for a little longer."