When Aunt Lan heard that her father had drowned, she exclaimed that it was impossible. She had just seen her father a few days ago, and the two of them had conspired to get some silver from the Li Mansion. How could her father be gone in the blink of an eye?

The mother's eyes were red: "Your father was drunk and fell into the river in the dark in the middle of the night. No one heard him shouting for help! Xiu'er, I can only rely on you from now on. You must win the young master's heart and give him a son as soon as possible."

Aunt Lan always felt that something was amiss. She comforted her mother, saying that she would do her best and told her to go back first. The young master would definitely bury his father properly.

"Xiu, you live in such a big yard. Talk to the young master and ask if I can come and accompany you. I can even clean the yard."

"I'll ask the young master when I see him. You should go back first, so as not to upset the lady."

When the woman was leaving, she saw Xiaohong guarding the door. She gave her twenty taels of silver and told her to buy a coffin to bury the old man. She also told her not to talk nonsense outside and to remember that her daughter was still in the house!

After the woman left the house, she saw some curious people waiting outside for what was going on. She said awkwardly, "I'm sorry, I've come to the wrong place. My daughter isn't here. She's at the Li Mansion on South Street."

There were several families with the surname Li on South Street. As they dispersed, they started gossiping. Someone enthusiastically wanted to take her to South Street, but the woman refused, saying that she would bury her husband first.

In July, a flash flood struck Jiayang, causing numerous casualties and heavy losses. The court sent Zheng Daren to provide disaster relief, and Chen Su volunteered.

Chen Xiaoling was reluctant to let him go, but thinking that Chen Su had already given up several opportunities for her, she couldn't hold him back any longer, so she packed his luggage.

"Why don't you let your parents take care of the child and I'll go with you."

"No, I'll be back in three months at most. You wait for me at home."

"Ye Youlan can accompany the Seventh Prince to Chubei to provide disaster relief, so why can't I accompany you?"

"This time when I come back, I will be eligible to inherit the title of the Crown Prince, and I can take you with me wherever I go in the future."

"All right!"

Hearing that Chen Su was going to Jiayang, Ye Youlan came to the study and asked the Seventh Prince where Jiayang was and whether he needed any advice for Chen Su.

This is his best chance to make a contribution.

"Master Zheng is very experienced and should be able to handle it."

The Seventh Prince saw off Mr. Zheng, Chen Su and others at the Imperial Fragrance Tower. Li Chuang and Zhang Liang also came.

The two did not see Li Zong and knew that the Seventh Prince did not like Li Zong, so they never mentioned Li Zong.

After the banquet, the two walked back home. On the way, they mentioned that Li Zong's new concubine was Lanzhi's sister, and the person who died a few days ago was Aunt Lan's father.

"I never thought Brother Li would become such a person. I don't even dare to mention his name in front of Ruoyun. Ruoyun feels sorry for Yurou and even doubts whether I will take a concubine."

Zhang Liang nodded. "Miaoyu agrees, but she did say that if I want to take a concubine, I must do it openly and honestly, and not engage in any sneaky activities."

Li Chuang asked with a smile if he would take a concubine.

"No. Will you?"

"I don't know either. The Seventh Prince has set an example for us."

Zhang Liang laughed, "I admire the Seventh Prince quite a bit too. It's normal for us ordinary people not to take concubines, but he's a prince. According to the rules, he should have one concubine, two concubines, concubines, and maids. He doesn't want any of them. Miaoyu complains every day about how the Seventh Prince dotes on his concubine. I feel very pressured."

"Me too."

Qin Yurou chased Li Zong to Aunt Lan's courtyard in the name of menstruation. Li Zong was reluctant at first, but finally accepted it with pleasure.

Aunt Lan expressed her desire to bring her mother to this courtyard to take care of herself, but he refused. He didn't have the courage to make Qin Yurou unhappy, so he gave Aunt Lan fifty taels of silver and asked her to pass it on to her mother. It would be best for her to stay in the manor.

Aunt Lan was a smart person. She only brought ten taels of silver to her mother, and used the rest of the silver to bribe the servants. From the servants, she learned a lot about the mansion, including her sister's part.

She was determined not to follow her sister's path and she wanted to avenge her sister. She believed that if the people in the mansion had treated her sister better, she would never have committed suicide.

Every time after sex, Li Zong asked her to drink contraceptive soup, but she was very resistant. As a result, she found that her menstruation was delayed. She was happy and scared. She was happy that the contraceptive soup might not work and she was pregnant, but she was scared that the baby might not be healthy.

Li Zong called a doctor for her, and when he found out she was pregnant, he was stunned. Didn't she drink contraceptive soup every time? He was a little scared and didn't know how to tell Qin Yurou.

So as soon as Yu Rou returned to the room, he knelt down and begged for her forgiveness.

Concubine Lan was pregnant just over a month after entering the mansion. Qin Yurou's expression was indistinct, whether she was sad or happy. She asked Li Zong to get up and told everyone in the mansion to keep the news secret and take good care of Concubine Lan.

Qin Yurou originally wanted to pretend to be pregnant, but it is not easy to disguise a pregnancy for ten months, so she simply gave up pretending. When Aunt Lan gave birth, she would bring a baby back from outside and claim that they were twins, and then foster this one under her name.

Li Zong was a little surprised by Qin Yurou's attitude, but it was a good thing that she was not angry. Anyway, Aunt Lan was pregnant now, so he didn't need to go over there. He could just stay in this room and make her happy!

Qin Yurou asked the Seventh Prince if he could be invited to see Chen Su off.

Li Zong got angry when this was mentioned: "No, he is just petty. He has always held a grudge against me because Ye Youlan said she would marry me. I know that, so I won't join in the fun."

Qin Yurou knew that the Seventh Prince didn't want to invite him not only because of Ye Youlan but also because of his bad character. Everyone was ashamed to be associated with him, including herself, but since one should follow his lead, she could only hold on and hope that he would do better.

The Qin family came and asked her to go back when she had time.

Qin Yurou picked out a few gifts and took them home. Her aunt was very enthusiastic when she saw her, which made her a little uncomfortable.

Minister Qin told her in the study that she had to make the concubine her legitimate wife, because her son was about to go to a private school and he couldn't let his concubine be looked down upon by others with the title of a bastard's son.

Qin Yurou was very sad. If it were in the past, she would have opposed it, but now she was a married woman and her relationship was like spilled water. Moreover, she didn't have the confidence to say no.

Minister Qin knew his daughter was upset. He sighed and said, "You are smart for a moment but foolish for a lifetime. Remember to be careful in everything you do."

Qin Yurou did not listen to her father's teachings. She returned home in a daze, tears streaming down her face. She felt that she was following the same path as her mother.

The flood in Jiayang has not yet receded, and bandits have risen again.

The imperial court sent General Ye to lead troops to suppress the bandits, and General Zhao went with him to assist.

General Ye came to see the little princess the night before he left, and Ye Youlan told him to be careful.

General Ye and the Seventh Prince chatted for a long time in the study. Ye Youlan found that both of them seemed to have heavy expressions when they came out.

After General Ye left, she grabbed the Seventh Prince and asked what was going on with Jiayang?

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