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

The clouds cleared and the rain stopped, and it was already midnight.

Xie Yao leaned lazily in Xiao Ji's arms, stroking his chest with her fingertips and drawing circles around his heart.

"Your Highness, does it hurt?" Her voice was filled with satisfaction and laziness afterward, and her whole body was limp.

Xiao Ji held down Xie Yao's restless hand and fixed it on his chest, "It doesn't hurt."

Xie Yao scratched Xiao Ji's palm, "Your Highness lied to me."

Xie Yao said, "Your Highness is sweating more today than before."

Xiao Ji: “???”

He was speechless for a moment. His Crown Princess was really...

"It's getting late." Xie Yao said, "Your Highness, will you return to the palace tonight?"

Xiao Ji tightened his arms around Xie Yao. Although he was still in constant pain in his heart, he knew very well that he couldn't bear to leave.

Xiao Ji hugged Xie Yao tightly without saying a word.

Xie Yaoyuan wanted to tease Xiao Ji, but seeing the fatigue in his eyes, she said nothing more and stayed quietly in Xiao Ji's arms.

Soon, she heard Xiao Ji's breathing become even, and he was obviously asleep...

Xie Yao hadn't slept with Xiao Ji for a long time, and she thought she would feel a little uncomfortable, but she fell asleep quickly next to Xiao Ji.

The next morning.

When Xie Yao woke up, there was no one around her. Last night was the best sleep she had had since His Highness fainted. She didn't even know when His Highness left.

"Crown Princess." Zhu Qing helped Xie Yao to her feet and said with a smile, "His Highness left early to attend court and specifically instructed the servants not to disturb you."

It seemed that there were no more problems between the Crown Princess and His Royal Highness. Zhu Qing was naturally happy. "His Royal Highness also said that he would be back early today."

Xie Yao is obviously radiant today.

She hummed and asked, "Is there any news from the people looking for Sister Ying yet?"

If there is still no news, then she will continue acting today...

"In reply to the Crown Princess, news came in early this morning saying that they have found the direction. Perhaps there will be good news today." Zhu Qing said to comfort her.

Xie Yao nodded.

She had just finished her breakfast when the steward brought the news, "Crown Princess, Madam Wang and Miss Wang Er are here."

Xie Yao had seen Madam Wang before, but this was the first time she had gotten such a close look. Wang Yushi looked somewhat like Madam Wang, but she was clearly much more mature than Wang Yushi.

"This humble servant pays her respects to the Crown Princess."

"Your Majesty, please pay your respects to the Crown Princess."

When Mrs. Wang saw Xie Yao, she immediately pulled Wang Yushi to pay her respects, with a humble and respectful attitude.

"Madam Wang, Miss Wang, please don't be polite." Xie Yao asked everyone to stand up and told the maid to bring tea. "Please sit down."

Madam Wang sat down and then said with a smile, "Crown Princess, my daughter was naughty. She spoke wildly yesterday and offended you. I have brought my daughter here today to apologize to you!"

"It is all because of your ignorance that I am so ignorant. Please forgive me, Princess." Wang Yushi immediately knelt down as instructed by Madam Wang and apologized honestly.

"Madam Wang, you are too polite." Xie Yao said, "I have already punished the Second Young Miss, so let's forget about this matter."

Xie Yao said it lightly, but Mrs. Wang still had a heavy stone hanging in her heart. What does "forget it" mean?

That means the Crown Princess still remembers this matter.

This is not possible!

Although she could plan a new marriage for Yu Shi, if the Crown Princess kept keeping an eye on Yu Shi, she would not be able to change the marriage.

Therefore, the Crown Princess must give in and stop keeping her eyes on this marriage.

Madam Wang continued, "Crown Princess, I have also heard about Miss Zhao's disappearance. I have instructed my family to search for her as far as possible. I believe she will return safely."

Although Wang Yushu is also from the Wang family, the two families are related by marriage.

If something like this happened to Zhao Ying, the Wang family would definitely be implicated and laughed at. But after all, this marriage was granted by the emperor, an imperial decree.

In addition, Zhao Ying had the support of the Crown Princess, so the Wang family did not make any demands.

Xie Yao nodded slightly, "Madam Wang is so thoughtful. I would like to thank you here."

Mrs. Wang immediately said, "It's my duty. It's what a minister should do."

She gave a slight gesture and her mother immediately handed her a booklet.

Madam Wang said, "They are just little toys, just to entertain the Crown Princess. I hope you won't mind."

Mrs. Wang was very humble. Xie Yao raised her hand to take the booklet and glanced at it, her eyes slightly gloomy.

This is the gift book that Mrs. Wang gave to Wang Yushi as an apology.

There are quite a few things, not rare treasures, but they are all very valuable, and some of them cannot be obtained just by having money.

Yet the Wang family took it out so casually, claiming it was just some small gadgets...

It is indeed a noble family.

Xie Yao lowered her eyes slightly, casually placed the gift list on the table beside her, and said displeasedly, "What is Madam Wang doing?"

"Madam Wang, please take these things back."

The smile on Mrs. Wang's face froze slightly, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes. She had suffered a heavy loss this time!

If the Crown Prince was not the regent now, would an unfavored Crown Princess be worthy of her giving these things?

She was already so sincere, but the Crown Princess was still not satisfied...

Aren’t you afraid of dying of overeating by being so greedy?

Madam Wang still wanted to argue, her smile undiminished as she said, "But the Crown Princess doesn't like it? I wonder what the Crown Princess would like. If I can come up with something, I'll have it delivered immediately..."

"Neither of them is necessary." Xie Yao directly denied it and said, "Madam Wang wants me to be happy. I understand and appreciate your kindness."

"But the war in the north is raging, and the treasury is completely empty... Just thinking about this makes me feel unhappy."

Xie Yao sighed softly, looking worried about the country and the people.

She didn't lie.

The national treasury was indeed not well-off. After all, both Xiao Ning and Xiao Hong had been extremely greedy in the past few years. Even if all these were confiscated and put into the national treasury, the emperor would not be satisfied...

Add to that the flood disaster in Nanzhou last year and the earthquake in Shu this year... Even if Pei Chen has the strength to repel the northern border, I'm afraid the national treasury will not be able to support a long-term war.

Xie Yao’s words were very clear.

Mrs. Wang's smile froze on her face. She didn't know whether to speak or not. The Crown Princess said these words to her...

It has a meaningful meaning.

But even if she understood, she had no say in the matter.

Just as she was about to say something, Zhu Qing walked in quickly from outside, leaned over to Xie Yao's ear with a serious expression and said something.

Xie Yao's expression changed slightly, and she immediately said, "Madam Wang, Miss Wang Er, I have some important matters to attend to..."

Madam Wang immediately responded tactfully, "The Crown Princess is busy now. I will take my leave now."

She took Wang Yushi away, but Xie Yao did not forget to send the booklet to Madam Wang.

Madam Wang clutched the booklet in her hand, feeling it weigh a thousand pounds. After leaving the Prince's residence, she glared at Wang Yushi, "You've really gotten into big trouble this time. Expect your father to teach you a lesson!"

Wang Yushi curled her lips and said, "This Crown Princess is indeed from a humble family, unworthy of being on the stage! I'm afraid there are some things in this booklet that she has never even heard of, and she even thinks it's not enough."

"Mom, at worst we won't send her off! Our Wang family is a noble family, are we really afraid of her?"

"I heard..." Wang Yushi frowned, "That person doesn't have much time left."

When Mrs. Wang heard Wang Yushi's words, she felt a black screen in front of her eyes and almost fainted on the spot.

She had indeed spoiled Wang Yushi too much over the years. This silly girl still didn't even understand what the Crown Princess meant!

She raised her hand and tapped Wang Yushi's forehead in anger, "You, you, are you really going to piss me off to death?"

Wang Yushi raised her hand and rubbed her forehead. "Mom! Wasn't what I said right?"

Even if dynasties change, the aristocratic families will remain standing. When did their Wang family need to please the royal family?

What's more, she is the princess of a prince who will die sooner or later.

When the Crown Prince dies one day, will the Crown Princess still dare to speak loudly in front of her?

Nowadays, the dogs are relying on the power of the masters and the foxes are taking advantage of the power of the tigers!

Mrs. Wang had a lot of troubles to express.

If it were in the past, their Wang family would be just as Wang Yushi said, and would not have to take a Crown Princess who would lose her status sooner or later seriously.

But the Wang family is not as powerful as before. Since the late emperor reformed the imperial examination system, fewer and fewer descendants of the Wang family have entered officialdom.

By now, there are not many officials from the Wang family left in the court.

If not for this, the Wang family would not have betrothed their legitimate daughter to the third prince Xiao An as a concubine just because they bet on him.

Thinking of this, Madam Wang sighed softly and said to Wang Yushi, "The Crown Princess wants the Wang family to donate money."

I think she was thinking about the family's wealth and background, so she mentioned this to her. And she even gave me a booklet today, saying it was a little thing...

I'm afraid that if there is no major bleeding this time, this matter will be impossible to resolve.

"Is she crazy?" Wang Yushi exclaimed in disbelief. "Why would the Wang family donate money? She's a beggar, so why would she want it? She..."

"Shut up!" Madam Wang glared at Wang Yushi, her voice unusually stern. "You're the one who caused today's trouble. If you keep talking nonsense like this, who knows how much more trouble you'll cause in the future."

Wang Yushi could only reluctantly shut up, "Then... I wasn't wrong..."

Mrs. Wang stopped scolding Wang Yushi. She was thinking about serious matters.

At the same time, she also knew that Wang Yushi's matter was just an excuse to give the Crown Princess the opportunity to bring up these things.

But...her disappointing daughter gave the Crown Princess such an entry point.

She needs to go back and discuss this matter with her husband...