After marrying the heirless prince, I gave birth to three children

Zhang was tired and annoyed, unwilling to pay attention to Miss Qingqing, and said unhappily, "No."

"Let her go."

As soon as Zhang finished speaking, the door was pushed open and a graceful figure walked in. Her soft voice seemed to contain a hint of grievance, "Madam, why do you keep people at a distance?"

"Qingqing came today to talk to Madam about the Second Young Lady."

Zhang's originally impatient eyes suddenly became sharp, and her body tensed slightly. "What do you want to say?"

Miss Qingqing covered her lips and smiled, "Madam, why are you so anxious? Could it be... something shameful?"

Although Zhang was extremely nervous, since this involved Xie Yujiao's reputation, she naturally couldn't just admit it casually. She just gave Madam Liu a look and sat up slightly straighter. "What do you mean by that?"

Miss Qingqing acted as if she suddenly realized something. "I forgot to tell you. A few days ago, one of Madam's guests had a very pleasant conversation with me, but I forgot to send Madam back..."

As she spoke, she looked at Zhang's expression.

Zhang's face looked terribly ugly. Her hands were gripping the edge of the bed, her fingers were twisted and white, and her eyes were cold.

Are you threatening her?

Zhang lowered her eyes slightly, hiding the murderous intent in them, "What do you want?"

The corners of Qingqing's lips curled up slightly, and she looked very proud. "Madam should know what I want."

"Madam, don't worry. I will take good care of that distinguished guest..."

……

Noon.

The carriage from the Prince's Mansion is about to arrive at the Zhao family.

Suddenly, Si Nan's voice was heard outside, "My Lord, why are you here? Is there something you want to see His Highness?"

Then, Pei Chen's righteous voice sounded, "The Crown Princess was assassinated not long ago. To ensure the safety of His Highness and the Crown Princess, I have come to escort them."

Xiao Ji: "..."

He was too lazy to expose it.

He didn't come when he was escorted out of the house, but came when he turned the corner to the Zhao family?

It was obvious that he had been waiting here long ago.

Xiao Ji lifted the curtain to look and was about to speak.

Pei Chen was even quicker, looking at Xiao Ji sincerely and saying, "Your Highness's clothes look really nice today."

Xiao Ji: "Please protect me, my Lord."

The Zhao family had been waiting for them at the door long ago, and Zhao Ying saw Pei Chen riding on a tall horse at first sight.

Without waiting for her to speak, Pei Chen repeated what he had just said.

Zhao Ying had no choice but to look away, ignore him, and help Xie Yao get off the carriage.

"Your Highness." Zhao Hao stepped forward quickly and bowed to Xiao Ji, his eyes sparkling with admiration.

Entered the Zhao family.

Zhao Hao invited Xiao Ji to the study.

Zhao Ying accompanied Xie Yao. After they left the crowd, Zhao Ying said, "Crown Princess, I have received the news."

"The list of people the Crown Princess asked me to sponsor last time... all of them passed the Autumn Examination this time."

Zhao Ying spoke in a very low voice, almost whispering into Xie Yao's ear.

It's impossible not to be shocked.

Although there are not many of them, they come from all over the world. The only thing they have in common is that they come from poor families and have noble character.

"Both of them have already left their homes and are heading to the capital to prepare for next year's Spring Examination."

"Don't worry, Princess, the travel expenses have been fully provided."

Xie Yao nodded and breathed a sigh of relief, "I'm naturally relieved when Sister Ying takes care of things."

The list she gave...

These were all the people Xiao Ning and Song Wenbo wanted to win over in their previous lives, but Xiao Ning took action only after these people passed the imperial examinations.

Now she has the upper hand.

After finishing the business, Xie Yao and Zhao Ying chatted about family matters. "Sister Ying, are you going out again before the New Year?"

"Of course." Zhao Ying said without hesitation: "This time I will be gone for a long time, but I will definitely be back before the New Year."

Zhao Ying's eyes fell on Xie Yao's belly. "Mother and grandmother have found a few reliable wet nurses and midwives. I will definitely be there when the time comes."

Xiao Ji was prepared for these.

But Xie Yao still nodded, "Thank you for troubling my aunt and grandmother."

Xie Yao caught a glimpse of a figure not far away. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Sister Ying, I'll go see my grandmother."

"I'll go with you." Before Zhao Ying finished speaking, Xie Yao smiled and glanced in the direction of Pei Chen.

Zhao Ying paused slightly and said, "I'll be there later."

When Xie Yao arrived at Old Lady Zhao's courtyard, she learned that the entire Zhao family now knew that the dress His Highness was wearing was made by her personally.

While Old Madam Zhao was pleased, she looked at Xie Yao with eyes full of heartache, "Yaoyao, you have suffered so much over the years."

She remembered that when Yaoyao was raised by her, she had always been determined not to touch knitting workers, but in the Xie family...

Xie Yao's eyes turned red as she thought about her pregnancy. She held Madam Zhao's warm hand and said, "It's not bitter."

Old Madam Zhao scolded Mr. Xie and Mrs. Zhang harshly.

Xie Yao didn't dare to speak, she just leaned on Mrs. Zhao's shoulder, "Grandma, you are so kind."

When leaving Zhao's house.

Xie Yao brought with her the midwife and wet nurse prepared by Old Madam Zhao. They were all born in the Zhao family and their marriage deeds were in the hands of Old Madam Zhao.

Now, the indentures of the entire family have been handed over to Xie Yao.

The prince's mansion is spacious.

As soon as they arrived, Xie Yao scolded them a few words and gave them a generous reward. Then she asked Yuyan to take them to the yard to rest.

"Crown Princess." Zhu Qing entered. "News just came from the Xie family that Zhang has handed over the household expenses to Miss Qingqing."

"Could it be that Miss Qingqing learned something about the Second Young Lady from that person last time and is threatening Zhang?"

Xie Yao glanced at Zhu Qing with appreciation, "It's almost right."

"It seems that we can really be quiet for a few days this time." Zhu Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

"Not necessarily." Xie Yao shook her head slightly, "Zhang's... isn't that simple."

Not to mention that the Zhang family is still serving as officials in the court, Zhang is the mother-in-law of Song Wenbo, a popular figure in front of the emperor.

As long as Xie Yujiao is still useful, Xie Cheng will not abandon Zhang.

Thinking of Xie Yujiao.

Xie Yao thought for a moment and told Zhu Qing, "Go and ask His Highness to come over."

Xiao Ji came very quickly.

Seeing that Xie Yao was fine, he hurriedly lowered his head to tidy up his clothes until they were tidy enough, which were slightly messy from walking. Then he sat down and waited for the Crown Princess to speak.

Xie Yao dismissed everyone.

Then he said to Xiao Ji, "Your Highness, I learned something a few days ago... Xie Yujiao foresaw in a dream that a dragon will rise in Shu in March of next year."

Xiao Ji's expression immediately became serious.

He looked at Xie Yao and asked, "Is this true? Does the Crown Princess believe this?"

Xie Yao said, "Song Wenbo used to be just a scholar, but recently he not only joined the Imperial Observatory, but also gained the favor of His Majesty..."

"By the way, he clearly had little affection for Xie Yujiao before, but recently he's been watching her very closely. There might be something fishy going on."

Xiao Ji nodded in agreement, "Crown Princess is absolutely right."

"I will make preparations for this matter early." Xiao Ji patted the back of Xie Yao's hand. Although he had asked Si Nan to stake out the Song family some time ago.

But these things were first mentioned by Xie Yujiao, so Si Nan naturally didn't hear them.

but……

Just now in the study, Si Nan reported to him another matter about Song Wenbo and... his Crown Princess.