Back to the day I married my second wife, I turned around and married my ex-husband's uncle

Although I don't know what Lu Qingheng's purpose is in designing these things, I certainly can't let go of the opportunity to remove her from her official position.

If Lu Qingheng had no power, it would also weaken Lu Lingsong's influence.

Lu Qingheng's expression changed slightly.

When he was still trying to argue, the emperor spoke: "That makes sense. Lu Qingheng will be dismissed from his military post first. When you give birth to a child and cultivate Wu Quxing, I will grant you an imperial decree!"

After hearing this, Lu Qingheng was overjoyed.

Marrying Qin Beihuang would not earn her an imperial decree, but getting pregnant with this child would earn her an imperial decree. In the future, she would no longer have to fight on the battlefield, and she would enjoy endless wealth and glory, and she would be able to rise to the top overnight. What would happen if she was dismissed from her official position?

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After getting up and returning to their seats, the banquet continued with people talking and laughing in the hall, creating a lively atmosphere.

Lu Qingheng looked at Jiang Ningwan proudly, with a victorious attitude, as if he was thanking Jiang Ningwan for her help.

Jiang Ningwan smiled faintly: "General Lu is so lucky to be pregnant with Wu Quxing. General Lu must take good care of Wu Quxing and don't let her become like the first child..."

When this matter was mentioned, Lu Qingheng's eyes flashed with a cold and sharp look for a moment, "Don't worry, I will risk everything to protect this child! No one can hurt him!"

This is her only bargaining chip to rise to the top.

How could this happen!

Lu Qingheng stroked his lower abdomen and nervously grabbed Qin Beihuang's hand, "Beihuang, we must make sure he is born safely!"

Qin Beihuang was immersed in the joy of becoming a father for the first time. He wrapped his arms around Lu Qingheng considerately and said, "I will stay with you every step of the way until the baby is born."

Jiang Ningwan looked at them quietly, observing Lu Qingheng's right hand. There was no sign of injury at all when he was picking up and putting things down.

I guess Long Zhi has used a lot of it.

If the tampered Longzhi is taken for a long time, the child may not be able to be saved.

This child came at a really bad time.

Coming back to her senses, Jiang Ningwan picked up the wine glass and drank it all. As the saying goes, all the evil things Lu Qingheng had done will be repaid on her.

Qin Shuangchi, who was standing by, saw that Jiang Ningwan seemed to be very concerned about Lu Qingheng being pregnant, and felt inexplicably upset.

She probably wants a child of her own too.

In the corner, there was another person who was also staring at Lu Qingheng quietly.

Looking at the jade hairpin on Lu Qingheng's head, Ling Jinlan picked up the wine glass with interest, a smile on his lips.

After three rounds of drinks, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor returned to their bedrooms.

Qin Wenli signaled her to go out and talk. Jiang Ningwan whispered, "My cousin wants to see me. I'll be back soon."

Outside Taiming Palace, the snow was falling even harder.

The two could only stand in the corridor.

There was no one around, so Qin Wenli spoke slowly: "Zheng Mingyi has become increasingly favored by the emperor. Now, all matters concerning the imperial court and the harem are discussed with Zheng Mingyi."

"Even when my mother was pregnant and had a fever and wanted to go outside to see the snow and get some fresh air, Zheng Mingyi didn't allow it. My mother was confined to the bedroom and not allowed to go out. She couldn't even attend the palace banquet today."

"Lu Qingheng hasn't even given birth yet, but the emperor has already promised her an imperial decree."

"I have advised my father many times, but he won't listen at all."

Jiang Ningwan soothed him, "Don't worry, cousin."

"I have already investigated Zheng Mingyi's background and am just waiting for an opportunity."

Seeing that she had an idea, Qin Wenli felt a little relieved.

"I heard that Ling Chaowen and Lu Lingsong became sworn brothers. Are you aware of this?"

Jiang Ningwan was startled, "What?"

Qin Wenli sighed helplessly, "I just found out too. They've already started calling each other "big brother" and "second brother" and don't even recognize me as their cousin anymore."

After being shocked, Jiang Ningwan was a little angry, but then she felt disappointed and relieved.

"He has severed ties with me. Let him choose whoever he wants as his family. It's none of my business."

"Don't worry about them, cousin."

"We've done our best to this point. He chose his own path, so no one else can be blamed."

Qin Wenli nodded thoughtfully.

"In that case, I don't care anymore. I'll go back to see my mother first."

"Give my regards to my aunt for me."

After Qin Wenli left, Jiang Ningwan went for a walk in the snow.

Suddenly turning around, he saw Lu Qingheng.

Jiang Ningwan wanted to walk around her and leave, but Lu Qingheng took a step forward to stop her.

He raised a smug smile.

"Thank you so much, General Jiang, for today. If you hadn't proposed to dismiss me from my position, the Emperor wouldn't have granted me the imperial decree."

As Lu Qingheng spoke, his back straightened even more.

"Then you have to thank me."

Seeing her pretending to be indifferent, Lu Qingheng felt very happy and said with a sneer, "That's right. If General Jiang hadn't found so many dragon fungi for me, my injuries wouldn't have healed so quickly."

"I am where I am today thanks to General Jiang."

"It's a pity that Ling Chaowen, whom General Jiang exchanged so much dragon essence for, has also become a member of our Lu family."

As he spoke, Lu Qingheng chuckled, "Ling Chaowen and my brother hit it off right away. He was even willing to give the Duke's Seal to my brother for safekeeping."

"It shows that they are really as close as brothers!"

The relatives Jiang Ningwan once cared about the most have abandoned her and turned to the Lu family.

Nothing could be more hurtful than this.

Lu Qingheng couldn't hide the pride between his brows at all.

Jiang Ningwan's face was cold and she clenched her palms, "Have you said enough?"

Lu Qingheng raised the corner of his lips proudly, "Not yet."

She lowered her head and stroked her belly, feeling particularly happy.

"You have a good reputation. The people love you, and the Queen Mother likes you too."

"But so what?"

"No matter how noble the King of Chu is, he is disabled. No matter how glorious you are, you cannot have children. No matter how rich you are, you will have no one to inherit your inheritance."

"I have a bad reputation, my hand is crippled, and I have lost my official position, but when I give birth to this child, I will be able to obtain something that you will never have in your entire life."

"Although the Queen Mother doesn't like me, I'm pregnant with her great-grandson. All her love will be bestowed upon him. What else can you get?"

"Jiang Ningwan, you lose!"

Seeing Lu Qingheng's smug and sarcastic look, Jiang Ningwan smiled coldly.

Caught off guard, he grabbed Lu Qingheng's neck.

"You!" Lu Qingheng was startled and wanted to shout for help but his throat was strangled and he couldn't make a sound.

In the heavy snow, no one noticed the two of them in the corner.

Her face flushed red, and she tried her best to pry Jiang Ningwan's hand open, but her right hand was powerless and trembled in pain.

Jiang Ningwan felt her right hand become weak, and her eyes flashed.

Loosen the grip on your hands.

"Jiang Ningwan, I must have touched your sore spot, hahaha..." Lu Qingheng took a chance to catch his breath and laughed even more wantonly.

She was sure that Jiang Ningwan wouldn't dare touch her here!

However, the next moment, Jiang Ningwan's palm, which was condensed with internal energy, slowly fell on Lu Qingheng's lower abdomen.

Her eyes were cold and she said quietly, "In other words, your only bargaining chip now is this child."

"If this child is gone, everything you're showing off now will just be a dream, right?"