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

Jiang Ningwan held her hand, feeling distressed. "You don't have to be like this. Just chase her away. Why risk your own innocent reputation..."

Ling Jinlan smiled and said, "Don't worry, sister. Shouchun Palace won't let the news get out. The Queen Mother still has to save face."

"Qin Beihuang can enter Shouchun Palace at any time under the pretext of visiting the Queen Mother. I'm afraid he will come again."

"After such a commotion, the people in Shouchun Palace will definitely not let him in again, so Sister can rest and recuperate."

"Besides, I don't care about these reputations."

Everyone in Kyoto knew that she had been exiled to the north, and that many unpleasant things were said to her in private. If she had taken every word to heart, she would have died long ago.

Looking at her indifferent expression, Jiang Ningwan felt a tightness in his stomach, "It's all my fault that I can't protect you."

Otherwise, why would Ling Jinlan do this?

Seeing her blaming herself, Ling Jinlan knew that she was sad for the child and quickly said, "Sister, you have done your best."

"Those who harmed you are too powerful. We are no match for them."

Ling Jinlan also felt powerless. They were born with countless mountains pressing down on them, and no matter how they struggled or resisted, they could not change it.

The Ling family was exiled with just a word.

It only took a word to pardon the Ling family and allow them to return to Kyoto.

Now that my sister has been stabbed and her child is gone, it’s only a matter of words to know who the murderer is.

Their destiny is never in their own hands.

Jiang Ningwan's eyes were filled with tears, and she tugged at her sleeves fiercely, feeling unwilling.

At this moment, the door was pushed open.

The Queen Mother walked slowly over with the support of Feng Chan.

Jiang Ningwan quickly wiped away her tears and wanted to stand up and salute, "Mother..."

The Queen Mother sat down on the bed and held her hand, looking more tired and haggard than usual.

"Don't get up, just lie down."

"You lost your child because you tried to save me. I've caused you trouble."

The Queen Mother's eyes were filled with heartache and regret.

Jiang Ningwan shook her head, "They're coming for me."

"The mastermind behind the assassination in the Empress Dowager's palace turned out to be just a teaching nanny. Does the Empress Dowager believe it?"

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother looked somewhat embarrassed, as she already knew the outcome of the assassination attempt.

She knew Jiang Ningwan didn't believe this result.

But things are not that simple.

"Ning Wan, I know you are very sad, and I am sad too, but the only thing I am thankful for is that you are okay."

"You and Sixteen will have more children in the future."

"Since God has taken this child away, it means that this child came at the wrong time. You and Sixteen have had a lot of ups and downs lately. It won't be too late to have a child when you settle down."

"Your health is the most important thing now. If you develop any underlying illness, you'll no longer be able to lead troops into battle... You've seen what happened to Lu Qingheng. Are you willing to accept that?"

Although these words were meant to comfort her, Jiang Ningwan could hear the hidden meaning in them.

If the problem is left behind, I am afraid I will lose my official position.

The Queen Mother was hinting to her not to be impulsive and to endure this grievance, as she could not bear the consequences of being impulsive.

Jiang Ningwan gritted her teeth and held back her tears.

"I know. I will take care of myself."

The Queen Mother sighed distressedly, "You should take good care of yourself."

Jiang Ningwan quickly said, "I want to go back to Prince Chu's Mansion."

"I hope the Queen Mother will approve."

Hearing this, the Queen Mother was a little worried, but thinking that Jiang Ningwan would also be reminded of the past in the palace, she said, "Alright, then go back home and recuperate."

"Let Jinlan and the others go to the Prince Chu's Mansion to accompany you. It will be more comfortable than in the palace."

After all, this is Shouchun Palace, and it is not convenient for many people to visit Jiang Ningwan.

So that afternoon, Jiang Ningwan forced herself to leave the palace and return to Prince Chu's Mansion.

Lichun had already heard the news and her eyes were swollen from crying.

After sending Jiang Ningwan back to her room to rest in bed, Ling Jinlan also moved into the Prince Chu's Mansion.

"Brother said he will move in tomorrow too, so please don't mind him being noisy when the time comes."

Jiang Ningwan smiled and said, "As a Duke, he seems to have a lot of free time."

The next day, not only Ling Chaowen came, but also Qin Wenli, Jiang Zhouye and Pei Xunzhi.

I gave Jiang Ningwan some flowers and food that she liked.

"Winter is coming soon. The flowers and plants in the yard have withered. Replacing them with new flowers will make me feel better."

Pei Xunzhi stayed in the yard, directing his servants to arrange the flowers and plants, and the yard looked lively again.

Jiang Zhouye brought some nourishing herbs, "My father said these are good for health and can be used as medicine or food. I've got them all. Lichun, have someone stew them."

Ling Chaowen sat in the room, eating melon seeds. "This tastes pretty good, Ningwan, would you like to try it?"

Listening to everyone's voices, although noisy, it feels particularly warm.

Everyone tacitly agreed not to mention the children, but just gathered together and had fun as usual.

Qin Wenli peeled the orange and handed it to her. "The oranges just arrived in Kyoto this year, they are quite sweet."

Jiang Ningwan took it absentmindedly and asked:

"Cousin, what's going on in the palace now? Now that the Queen has lifted the confinement, is everything okay?"

She could never get over this.

Qin Wenli sighed with regret and spoke slowly, "At first, Father suspected the Queen, but later, when evidence emerged and the true culprit was found, Father felt that he had wrongly accused the Queen, so he lifted her house arrest."

"Not only that, the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet was originally hosted by Mother. That day, Mother just muttered a few words, thinking that the Empress was inextricably linked to it, and Father became dissatisfied."

"The Queen Mother's birthday banquet has been handed over to the Queen again."

Hearing this, Jiang Ningwan was startled and clenched her palms in anger.

"What? Even the Queen Mother's birthday banquet was handed over to the Queen?"

"I've caused trouble for my aunt."

Qin Wenli quickly consoled him, "It's just a birthday party. This isn't a necessary task."

"Don't talk about whether it's implicated or not."

"It's just that Father's attitude this time is really... Mother and I want to help you but we can't get a word in."

Hearing this, Ling Chaowen couldn't help but say, "If you and your aunt can't even talk, who else can?"

"Your Majesty is being too partial this time. Ning Wan was injured and lost her child while protecting the Queen Mother. She deserves justice!"

As soon as the words came out, Jiang Ningwan quickly stopped him: "It's fine for you to say these things here, but don't say them outside."

You dare to talk about the emperor? Don’t you want to live anymore?

"I understand. I won't talk nonsense."

Qin Wenli frowned, confused, "I don't know what the emperor is thinking..."

……

He recuperated in the Prince of Chu's Mansion for more than half a month.

Jiang Ningwan's health has improved a little. She occasionally gets out of bed and walks around, but most of the time she rests.

The weather is getting colder day by day, and winter is almost here.

Because she was afraid that the loss of the child would affect Qin Shuangchi, Jiang Ningwan kept it a secret from everyone and did not write to tell Qin Shuangchi.

The Empress Dowager's birthday banquet also arrived. Jiang Ningwan prepared some gifts and went into the palace to attend the banquet.

Li Chun helped her into the carriage. "The princess is still not well, so please ask the Third Prince to deliver the gift. I'm sure the Queen Mother will understand."

Jiang Ningwan gathered her clothes tightly together. "It's fine for others, but I can't not go to the Queen Mother's birthday party. It happened not long ago. If I don't go, others will gossip and I will blame the Queen Mother in my heart, which will create resentment."