The cruel little princess

Zhang Yuyan sat upright in her seat, cursing silently in her heart: "Why? Why can Shen Youyou always be so high and mighty and suppress me?

My father is a first-rank official, but her father is even more powerful than my father, he is actually a super first-rank official!

Is it true that status and position must be divided into different levels like this? This is simply too unfair!

Speaking of marriage, it was clearly thanks to the grace of His Majesty that I had the opportunity to marry my cousin.

However, my cousin's initial thoughts were all on Shen Youyou, and he wanted to propose to her!

How could I possibly swallow this? And the Ninth Prince was just as enchanted by her, completely bewildered, even going so far as to petition the Emperor for a marriage decree!

Even though everyone knew that she might be a "hen" that couldn't bear offspring, those men still flocked to her and wanted to marry her!

Why did God favor her so much? It seemed like she had taken all the benefits in the world!

I, Zhang Yuyan, just won’t accept it!

Even if I die, I will never give in!"

Thinking of this, Zhang Yuyan was so angry that she trembled all over, her hands clenched into fists, and her nails dug deeply into her palms.

What's more, some time ago, her brother Shen Zijin beat up her husband in the street!

Later, my mother asked my father to make the decision, but no punishment was imposed on Shen Zijin! This brought shame to the Rui Palace!

It’s just a pity that at this moment, Shen Zijin had been sent by the emperor to guard a distant border, so Zhang Yuyan had nowhere to vent her anger.

But soon, she changed her mind and said, "Humph, even though Shen Zijin ran away, he can't possibly abandon his own home!

He can run away, but he cannot run away from the temple. Since he is not in the capital, his sister Shen Youyou is still here!

This is a good opportunity to settle all the old and new grudges with her!"

Just when Zhang Yuyan was making her wishful thinking, she suddenly felt a pair of eyes cast on her.

She raised her head suddenly and met Shen Youyou's gaze.

Shen Youyou's eyes were as clear as water and as calm as a lake, as if they could see through the depths of a person's heart at a glance.

Faced with such a look, Zhang Yuyan couldn't help but feel a shock in her heart, and an inexplicable feeling of panic instantly surged into her heart.

Zhang Yuyan panicked and quickly looked away to hide the overwhelming hatred in her eyes, but her clenched fists revealed her inner unrest.

When Shen Youyou glanced at Princess Rui Zhang Yuyan, she happened to see the hatred in her eyes that she had not yet restrained.

Shen Youyou thought carefully. She had no contact with Princess Rui recently. The only conflict was that her brother beat up His Royal Highness Prince Rui!

But that was also due to His Royal Highness Prince Rui's promiscuous nature! Zhang Yuyan simply couldn't tell right from wrong! Instead of blaming her husband, she resented the person who helped her teach him a lesson!

And he put this hatred on himself for no reason!

It's really incomprehensible and unreasonable!

A moment later, it was time for the princes and their families to toast and congratulate the Emperor and the Empress.

Shen Youyou also followed suit, and with light lotus steps, she followed Prince Jin into the palace.

The two stood side by side. Although Shen Youyou looked a little tired, she was still elegant. She and His Royal Highness Prince Jin expressed their congratulations to the two elders in unison. Their voices were clear and pleasant, echoing in the palace.

As the mother of a country, the Queen Mother has experienced many ups and downs, and naturally has extraordinary insight and keen vision.

Especially after giving birth to a princess, she is more aware of the subtle changes in the female body.

So, when Shen Youyou stepped into the palace, the Queen Mother only took a quick glance and immediately noticed that she was slightly different from before.

Shen Youyou's steps seemed a little heavy, no longer as light and agile as usual.

The Queen couldn't help but frown slightly, and her beautiful eyes slowly moved over Shen Youyou as she examined her.

After a moment, she spoke softly, "I see that Princess Jin seems to be a little plumper today than usual. She seems a little different from the past..."

As she spoke, the Queen's eyes were always on Shen Youyou's abdomen, and she was thinking secretly in her heart.

Based on her many years of experience, Shen Youyou's physical changes were most likely caused by her pregnancy.

However, as soon as this thought flashed through her mind, the Queen swallowed the rest of the sentence.

Because she suddenly remembered that two years ago, Shen Youyou accidentally fell into the water. The imperial physician who was invited at that time, after taking her pulse, asserted that she was injured in the accident and it would be difficult for her to conceive in the future.

If Shen Youyou was really pregnant at this moment, then it would undoubtedly be a great joyful event.

But if that is not the case, and I rashly say what I think, if I guess wrong, wouldn’t that make Shen Youyou sad?

In the eyes of the Queen, it is truly a pitiful thing for a woman, especially one like Shen Youyou who is a prince's consort, to be unable to give birth to a son smoothly and shoulder the important responsibility of continuing the royal family and expanding its branches.

Therefore, even though she had some guesses in her heart, she absolutely could not bear to mention that unbearable past again, so as not to bring more pain and embarrassment to Shen Youyou.

But Princess Jin does look very much like a pregnant woman.

Her belly was slightly protruding, as if hiding the secret of a little life. Her cheeks were also a little fuller than before, with a faint blush, like peach blossoms blooming in spring. However, her limbs were still slender, so her pregnancy was not very obvious.

But since the Queen Mother is the master of the harem, it is her duty to care for her daughters-in-law. Besides, the Ninth Prince has no biological mother, so it would not be a big deal even if she asked about it.

When His Royal Highness Prince Jin heard the Queen ask whether his little princess was pregnant, he felt a little flustered and confused, not knowing how to respond.

He knew very well that this matter was of great importance and that if he was not careful, it could cause a lot of trouble.

Just as His Royal Highness Prince Jin was racking his brains over how to respond, Shen Youyou took a step forward and bowed with a dignified and graceful demeanor.

She opened her red lips slightly, her voice as sweet as a yellow oriole singing out of a valley: "Replying to the Queen Mother, my daughter-in-law is indeed over four months pregnant..."

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like thunder in the clear sky, shocking everyone!

Everyone had previously thought that it would be difficult for Shen Youyou to have children, and perhaps the Ninth Brother would never be able to have a legitimate son in his lifetime.

However, at this moment, they suddenly heard that she was pregnant and had been pregnant for more than four months. This news was too sudden and shocked everyone.

OMG!

Doesn't that mean she got pregnant right after getting married? !

And just the day after their wedding, they rushed to Tongniu County to control the plague!

This speed is really too fast!

Everyone couldn't help but look at Shen Youyou's belly, and then at her still beautiful face, their hearts filled with amazement.

Let's look at the Fifth Prince's wife, who got married a little earlier than them. Although she was rumored to be pregnant during the plague last year, she was later heard to have miscarried due to an impact. Since then, there has been no news about her. Comparing the two, Shen Youyou's pregnancy is even more precious.

When the Emperor and the Empress heard the good news, they were immediately delighted.

In their hearts, being able to expand the royal family and have descendants is something worth being happy about no matter what.

In particular, His Royal Highness Prince Jin’s biological mother is a beauty that the Emperor can never forget!

The Emperor laughed heartily, his laughter echoing throughout the palace, and he said, "Good! Good! This is a very happy occasion!"

The corners of the Queen's mouth turned up, outlining a gentle smile, and her eyes as soft as water gently fell on Shen Youyou.

However, there was still a hint of doubt in the depths of her beautiful eyes. She opened her red lips and said softly, "More than four months?!

I see your belly is much bigger than that of a woman who is four months pregnant...

I wonder if Princess Jin has consulted the imperial physician about this matter?

Your health is of utmost importance, so don't take it lightly!

Especially during pregnancy, you need to pay extra attention to your physical condition."

The Queen's words were full of care and love. She reminded Shen Youyou in a kind and tactful way not to over-nourish the baby so that the fetus would not grow too large, otherwise she would face many risks when giving birth.

Hearing the Queen's caring words, Shen Youyou didn't dare to neglect them. She quickly bowed again and responded respectfully, "Thank you for your concern, Mother. I will definitely keep your instructions in mind and be cautious in everything I do."

After a brief pause, she continued, "However... I hope your Majesty, mother, can rest assured that my daughter-in-law is pregnant with twins.

Because of this, this belly is slightly bigger than the normal belly of a pregnant woman in April..."

After saying that, Shen Youyou couldn't help but lower her head slightly, a faint blush appeared on her cheeks, like a ripe apple. Her shy look also revealed a bit of pride in being a mother.

She slowly raised her hand and gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, as if she was whispering to the two little lives in her belly.

Because she is already more than four months pregnant, the fetus is already stable, and the gradually bulging belly is like a small hill hiding endless secrets and joys, which has reached a point where it can no longer be concealed.

Moreover, this family dinner was a rare opportunity, and it coincided with the Queen's concerned inquiries. Shen Youyou thought about it again and again, and felt that it was most appropriate to tell it frankly at this moment, so she mustered up the courage to tell the surprising news.

I believe that after hearing this news, those restless creatures will have to consider her current weight first, even if they want to attack her again!

Not only was she pregnant, but she was having twins!

"Oh?! Twins?!"

When the emperor heard this, he was immediately delighted. His originally majestic face instantly blossomed like a spring flower, and smiles poured out from the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.

He stood up suddenly and said excitedly, "Double happiness! Great! Princess Jin, you have done a great job! Reward! You deserve it!"

The emperor's voice echoed in the palace, full of excitement and joy. The anticipation and joy in his eyes were as if he had already seen two adorable grandchildren laughing and playing before him.

When the Empress Shufei, who was sitting on the emperor's lower right hand side, heard this, her face instantly turned as dark as ink, and her carefully decorated face was slightly distorted with anger.

She was filled with resentment, secretly thinking, her niece had been married into the royal family for a long time, but she still hadn't conceived a child. How could this little bitch have a child so easily?!

And they are twins!

How could this not make her jealous and suspicious?

An evil thought quietly grew in her mind. Could it be that Shen Youyou had used some kind of sorcery to forcibly snatch the child that was supposed to be reincarnated in her niece's womb and take it into her own?!

Zhang Yuyan happened to have the same idea at this moment!

She clenched her teeth tightly, and beneath her meticulously applied makeup, her eyes, which should have been charming and attractive, now seemed to be burning with two raging flames as she stared fiercely at Shen Youyou who was not far away.

I saw her pair of delicate hands tightly grasping the hem of her skirt. Because she was holding too tightly, her slender fingertips had turned slightly white due to lack of blood.

At this moment, the hatred in her heart towards Shen Youyou was like a surging tide, violently attacking her already limited rational defense line wave after wave.

"Humph! What kind of damn luck did this damn Shen Youyou have?!

There is absolutely no way I can just sit back and watch her go on like this!"

Zhang Yuyan secretly swore in her heart.

"It has been over half a year since I got married to my husband, but why haven't I been able to conceive a child?

However, this shameless woman became pregnant with two children at once!

Could it be that... there is actually a child in here that should have belonged to me?

Could it be that she secretly used some evil spell to forcibly replace the fetus that was supposed to be born in my womb?!"

Thinking of this, a chillingly vicious light flashed in Zhang Yuyan's eyes, and she looked as if she wanted to rush forward and eat Shen Youyou alive.

At this moment, in this brilliantly lit and magnificent palace, a grand palace banquet was being held in full swing.

The palace was filled with laughter and joy, people were toasting each other, and the atmosphere was very lively.

But in the midst of such a noisy and joyous scene, His Royal Highness Prince Rui sat there quietly, like an outsider who didn't fit in.

His eyes, as deep as the sea, were staring silently at the graceful figure opposite him - Shen Youyou, and deep in his eyes, there was a hint of complex emotions that even the people around him could hardly detect.

However, he was soon overwhelmed by his inner depression, picked up the wine glass on the table, and poured one glass after another into his mouth.

As he drank, he was secretly thinking about where to go in the evening.

"Hmph, which concubine's room should I go to tonight to have more sex with? I work so diligently every night, but until now, there has been no news of any concubine being pregnant. What is going on?"

King Rui frowned, his face full of confusion and anger.

He shook his head vigorously, as if trying to get rid of the idea that had been bothering him for a long time.

Could it be? ...