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

Qin Shuangchi pleaded, "She came to the Northland for me. I am also responsible for what happened. I only ask my royal brother to spare her life and let her give birth to the child safely in the Prince of Chu's mansion."

The emperor thought for a moment and then asked, "Jiang Ningwan may not be able to tolerate her. Have you thought about it?"

Qin Shuangchi was silent for a while, but still gritted his teeth and said, "I've thought it through!"

Hearing this, the emperor's eyes flashed.

Leaving Zhou Tingxu in the Prince of Chu's mansion would only create more rifts in the relationship between the Prince of Chu and the Princess of Chu.

"Well, since you plead for her, I will spare her!"

"As for the Queen, I will punish her severely!"

Having said that, the emperor's tone became even colder.

On that day, the queen was completely deprived of her power over the six palaces and was confined to Fengqi Palace, not allowed to go out without permission.

When Qin Shuangchi and Zhou Tingxu came back, Jiang Ningwan also received news from the palace that the queen had been punished.

Although it was far from the result she wanted, this kind of treatment was not surprising.

Jiang Ningwan ordered, "You don't have to keep an eye on Zhou Tingxu anymore. Restore her room to its original state. You can have Hou Yunfeng visit her and take care of her every day."

"Yes." Li Chun immediately went to arrange it.

Qin Shuangchi slowly walked to the chair and sat down, pouring a cup of tea. "In fact, if we bring Hou Yunfeng to the emperor, the problem can be solved."

"You want to give Zhou Tingxu a chance to live. Don't you hate her?"

Jiang Ningwan took the tea and took a sip.

"Hate? I can't say."

"It's just a little annoying at best."

"Seeing that her father would rather give everything to Zhou Yu, his illegitimate son, I feel a little sympathetic towards her."

She thought about the injustices she had suffered at home.

They are all unfavored children.

"She's still pregnant. Giving her a chance to live is also giving the child a chance to live. At least the child will still have a mother when he's born. Otherwise, how will he grow up?"

"It can be considered as doing good deeds and accumulating virtue."

Qin Shuangchi's eyes were gentle, and he smiled softly, "You are kind-hearted."

"I hope it will bring some blessings."

Jiang Ningwan raised the corner of her lips, "It will definitely happen! God will bless us!"

……

Zhou Tingxu's betrayal caused the queen to be deprived of her power over the six palaces. She was left with only the title of queen but no real power.

Zhou Lin was furious.

"This evil girl! I really raised her in vain!"

"From today on, Zhou Tingxu will be expelled from the Zhou family. There is no Zhou Tingxu in the Zhou family. She is no longer my daughter, Zhou Lin. She is not allowed to set foot in the Zhou family again!"

The Zhou family severed ties with Zhou Tingxu.

Zhou Tingxu also knew that she could never go back, but at least now, her life and that of her child were saved.

That day, Jiang Bingde suddenly came to the door.

Qin Shuangchi went to the main hall to receive the guests.

Just sat down.

Jiang Bingde then spoke seriously, "Does the King of Chu still remember the promise he made to Ning Wan?"

Qin Shuangchi was slightly startled, "Of course I remember."

"The Duke actually came here for this matter."

Seeing him so relaxed, Jiang Bingde felt a little angry and put down the teacup heavily.

"If you remember, then why did you leave Zhou Tingxu in the mansion?"

"Since the child in her belly is not the King of Chu's, she should have been sent away earlier!"

It turned out that he came to question him on behalf of Zhou Tingxu.

Qin Shuangchi smiled and said, "Didn't the Duke persuade Ning Wan to accept her at first? Why did his attitude change so quickly?"

Jiang Bingde's face froze slightly.

"That's because I thought the child was yours! It's her responsibility to raise the child, but since it's not yours, please keep your promise, King Chu!"

"You can't take a concubine. Send Zhou Tingxu away as soon as possible!"

Since the child is not the King of Chu's, Jiang Ningwan certainly cannot raise someone else's child for nothing!

Jiang Ningwan happened to hear the whole conversation as she walked outside the room.

She walked slowly into the hall, her tone cold: "Do you think I need you to support me at this time?"

"We have severed our relationship long ago. The affairs of Prince Chu's Mansion have nothing to do with you."

Jiang Bingde's heart tightened, "Ningwan..."

Jiang Ningwan looked at Qin Shuangchi, "Your Majesty, can you please let us talk alone?"

"of course can."

Having said that, Qin Shuangchi stood up and left.

Only Jiang Ningwan and Jiang Bingde were left in the hall.

Jiang Bingde said earnestly, "I was wrong to persuade you to accept Zhou Tingxu."

"Of course I don't want you to be wronged!"

"Even now!"

"I will make the King of Chu send Zhou Tingxu away today!"

Jiang Ningwan frowned in displeasure, "That's enough, I said the affairs of Prince Chu's Mansion have nothing to do with you."

"You persuaded me to accept her, but now you want to drive her away. Do you think you are supporting me? Do you think I need it?"

Jiang Bingde blamed himself, "I know I shouldn't have..."

But if he agreed to Xiru, he would be in a dilemma.

Both of them are his daughters, and they are both his flesh and blood. How can he choose between them?

He has been reflecting a lot lately.

"Then stop talking and go back!" Jiang Ningwan interrupted him coldly.

Jiang Bingde looked lost, "I'm not a good father. I owed you in the past."

"But everyone makes mistakes. Don't you even give me a chance to correct my mistakes?"

Jiang Ningwan's heart tightened.

Take a deep breath.

She turned and looked at Jiang Bingde, "Then I'm going to ask you something, and you have to answer me truthfully."

Jiang Bingde quickly agreed: "Ask!"

Jiang Ningwan spoke slowly: "Back then, did the King of Chu come to propose marriage and wanted to marry me?"

"How did you answer him?"

When Jiang Bingde heard this question, his face suddenly changed and his palms were sweating with nervousness.

He knew that since Jiang Ningwan asked this question, she must already know the answer.

Jiang Bingde said in a heavy tone: "I refused."

"You know how bad the King of Chu's legs were at that time. I was afraid you would be wronged if you married him."

Hearing this explanation, Jiang Ningwan smiled contemptuously.

"You're worried about me getting wronged, but not about Jiang Xiru getting wronged, right?"

"You hurriedly arranged my marriage with Qin Beihuang, urging us to get married and complete it before he left for the war. You were just afraid that Jiang Xiru and I would snatch it away, right?"

Jiang Ningwan's eyes were already red as she spoke.

Although I already have the answer in my heart and tell myself that I have let it go, I am still looking forward to something in my heart.

I hope Jiang Bingde will admit that he is biased and that he is wrong.

the fact is……

Jiang Bingde admitted it.

"I arranged for you to marry Qin Beihuang because I wanted to give the King of Chu's marriage contract to your sister."

"But I'm doing this for your own good. You enjoy wielding swords and guns, so being with Qin Beihuang is a better fit. Even if he takes a concubine someday, you'll be able to protect yourself."

"Xiru doesn't like to move around, and she's a concubine's daughter. She's not as capable as you, so it's more appropriate for her to marry the King of Chu. There won't be any harem fighting, and she can live a peaceful life."

Jiang Bingde explained, but Jiang Ningwan laughed.

Having said so much, Jiang Bingde did not admit that he was biased or that it was his fault.

"I'm not partial, I'm just weighing the pros and cons. I hope everything goes well for both of you!"

"What father doesn't love his own children?"

Jiang Ningwan wiped the tears from her face.

Jiang Bingde asked cautiously, "Are you still blaming me for what happened back then? I didn't expect Qin Beihuang to be that kind of person..."

Jiang Ningwan said calmly, "I no longer hate you."

Hearing this, Jiang Bingde was delighted and asked nervously, "Then...are you still willing to recognize me as your father?"