Soft and crispy waist

Now that everyone had left, Madam Xue had no reason to stay any longer.

He glared at Xue Wuyang secretly, then glanced at Xia Zheng before smiling meaningfully at Tao Yurong, "This is the pregnant Concubine Xia in the mansion. The person chosen by the Crown Prince's Concubine is truly beautiful. Even General Wei couldn't help but stare at her in front of Madam Wei and the Crown Prince."

After all, she was the mistress of the house, and her words hit the nail on the head, making Xia Zheng feel cold all over.

The most taboo thing for a concubine is to attract other people's attention. After all, although concubines in the Zhou Dynasty are considered half-masters, they are still maids in essence. People often use concubines to entertain guests and send concubines to each other. Even if a concubine is pregnant, there are still people who like her.

Although Gu Yizi would never do such a thing, what about Tao Yurong?

After she gives birth, or when someone can replace her, although I don't know why General Wei looks at me that way, if he wants her to go to the general's mansion for Wei Qingqing...

"You're talking nonsense! My father would never bother to look at such a demon. Unlike your Minister Xue, who is still pursuing women at an old age and has a bunch of concubines who are not worthy of being on the stage. He can't even handle his own family affairs and yet he has the nerve to criticize others."

Wei Qingqing started cursing.

Madam Xue was so angry that she almost suffocated because she couldn't understand what she was saying.

"Madam Xue may be overthinking it. General Wei is just being favored by his elders."

The elders showed their favor by promoting Xia Zheng to the position of a proper junior to silence her and prevent her from having the opportunity to publicize herself.

When Xue Wuyang got married before, Tao Yurong protected Xia Zheng, which made Madam Xue feel strange. Now she is honoring her so much, which is really unreasonable.

There must be a problem here.

But there was no way to explore it now. He just gave Xue Wuyang a look and said goodbye to Tao Yurong. Xue Wuyang couldn't stay even if he wanted to.

"Someone, send Sister Xue back." As soon as Madam Xue left the house, Tao Yurong gave the order.

"Princess, I am innocent. I really didn't let any suspicious people in. I really didn't. You have seen the list. It is not necessary to lock me up. How about house arrest?" Seeing the maid coming in, Xue Wuyang hurriedly explained.

"The Crown Prince's Consort has punished herself, and you still want to hide? What are you standing there for? Take her away!" Wei Qingqing stretched out her hand to urge the order. Although she was not satisfied with this punishment, she could not let Xue Wuyang escape.

Before Xue Wuyang wanted to say something, the old woman grabbed her hands on both sides.

Knowing that she couldn't avoid this, she glared at Tao Yurong, shook her hand away and shouted, "Let go! I can walk on my own! But I won't be able to work for the Crown Prince's Consort anymore in the future."

After saying that, he took a step forward and bumped past Xia Zheng.

Tao Yurong raised her eyes and wanted to say something, but in the end it turned into a sigh.

"Everyone has left. Who are you putting on a show for?" Wei Qingqing rolled her eyes and lay down. It was unclear who she was talking to.

Caiwei was about to say something, but Tao Yurong grabbed her hand, shook her head silently and walked out, acting as if she had good intentions and tried her best but still couldn't be understood.

Xia Zheng was just about to follow him out when Wei Qingqing's voice rang out again: "It's rare to see someone treated like a dog like you. You might die in the future without knowing how."

"Please rest well, Concubine. Don't let General Wei and Madam Wei's planning go to waste."

Wei Qingqing, who was directly exposed, turned around angrily and was about to curse, but Xia Zheng had already walked out the door.

Shuang Jiang was already waiting outside the courtyard gate. Seeing Xia Zheng coming out, she waved her hand and shouted, "Auntie, the Crown Prince's Consort sent this servant to pick you up."

She took two quick steps, seemingly not wanting to delay Tao Yurong's instructions. However, when they reached the relatively secluded bamboo forest, Shuangjiang, with tears in her eyes, was busy groping her body. She hurriedly whispered, "I'm fine, I'm not hurt."

"I was almost scared to death." Seeing that Xia Zheng was truly unharmed, Shuang Jiang finally relaxed, tears streaming down her face as she choked out a sob, "I should have followed you and not listened to Aunt Zhao."

"No one expected that Madam Zhao would be used by someone. If I had known earlier, I would never have gone with her." Xia Zheng comforted her with forced calmness.

"I heard that Madam Zhao was killed by those thugs. It was so scary. Fortunately, you escaped danger and found safety. Amitabha."

Killed by criminals?

It seems that she has been taken out.

Is it Gu Yizi or Tao Yurong?

No matter who it is, it is a good thing for her. Otherwise, even if she was protecting herself, killing people and seeing blood would not be good for her.

"It's just a rumor. Those criminals didn't kill him. The incident is over. Don't scare yourself too much."

"Aunt, please don't be too easy on me. If you hadn't killed Concubine Wei, how could she have been injured? She knows martial arts." Shuangjiang didn't believe a word of it and became more determined to stay by Xia Zheng's side in the future.

Xia Zheng couldn't explain it in detail and could only smile helplessly.

At first she was indeed very frightened, but when she calmed down and saw Wei Qingqing's injuries, she suddenly understood.

Those people lured her out not necessarily with the intention of killing her, but they needed to bring her to a certain place intact to achieve some purpose. Therefore, except for Zhao Ma who killed her when she lost her mind for her children and grandchildren, those who chased her all had martial arts skills. If they wanted to catch her, it would not be difficult for them to break her legs with something or knock her to the ground. However, they chose to chase her all the time.

It even seemed as if he was waiting for her to be discovered by someone, or by Gu Yizi.

As long as the people who arrested Wei Qingqing are from the same gang, then it should be the same.

Besides, Wei Qingqing knows martial arts, so it is no problem for her to deal with a few people. Moreover, those people don’t have blades, so how could they hurt her arm?

And if Tao Yurong had intended to attack, she would not have just injured that little bit, she would have gone for the stomach. Not to mention that she could see that there must be a higher-level hand controlling everything, otherwise how could it be so easy for thieves to break into the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion? Tao Yurong would not seek trouble for herself.

Then, this injury could only have been caused by Wei Qingqing herself, or Madam Wei had asked her to do it.

In the guest room, Madam Wei and Madam Xue were arguing with each other, and General Wei happened to appear to show his love for Wei Qingqing. He was using this incident to support Wei Qingqing, to pressure everyone in the Duke's Mansion, and to rebel against the person at a higher level.

And she... no matter how unwilling she was, she had once again become a pawn of the nobleman. With just the slightest fluctuation, she would have to fight with all her might to survive.

If she had a better family background, would her fate have been different? Would she have had the right to resist a little?

Unfortunately, no if.

But not having a good life doesn't mean she can't fight for one!

……

Gu Yizi accompanied General Wei and his wife to the gate of the mansion. After they both bowed, they got into the carriage one after the other.

As the carriage drove out of the alley, Madam Wei could no longer hold back her scolding: "I told her not to be a concubine, but she refused to listen. Now you want me to be this red-necked fighting cock."

"It's because of you that she's been spoiled like this. It's been three years, why are you still nagging about her?" General Wei leaned back on the soft pillow and closed his eyes to rest.

"Me? I initially agreed to that girl because Gu Yizi was an only son and had only one wife and one concubine. Besides, it was you who said Gu Yizi was a talented person with great potential and a promising future. You said the emperor valued him, and since he had no children, he might even reach the throne in the future..."

Before the next word came out, General Wei hurriedly covered his wife's mouth tightly.

"You don't have any control over your words anymore?"

He knew that he had spoken hastily and almost said something he shouldn't have, so he pushed General Wei's hand away and said awkwardly, "Now it seems that what you said is true. The emperor really wants to execute him, but this method is too extreme."