Why aren't you guys complaining now that I'm here?

"Yuzhen, my mother's daughter."

Zhou received a signal from Jiang Xian and forced a smile and took Lin Hao's hand.

"It was all my fault for what happened before. I was blinded by greed and mistook fish eyes for pearls, neglecting you."

"Mother knows she was wrong. You are her biological daughter, and the marriage with the Second Prince should have been yours. Tomorrow I will ask the best embroiderer in the capital to come and make your wedding dress."

"Ah."

Lin Hao sneered and broke free from her hand. "What's the point of just saying nice things? Why not give me some tangible benefits?"

"Of course! If you marry the Second Prince, I'll give you an additional 30% on top of your sister's original dowry!"

Seeing that she was willing to give in, Zhou nodded with a smile on her face, but in her heart she felt that she was too shortsighted and only cared about vulgar things.

The second prince is from a noble family. If he ascends the throne in the future, his family will be royal relatives!

After all, this daughter is estranged from them, so it would be better for Mingyue to be raised by their side since childhood.

Zhou felt a little regretful and was disappointed with Jiang Mingyue.

Of course, she didn't think that Jiang Mingyue would fall for a vulgar butcher and do such a filthy thing in the quiet place of the temple.

She knew very well that Jiang Mingyue was most likely the victim of a plot.

But who could it be?

Jiang Xian's concubines and illegitimate children were all under her control, and they would never dare to do such a bold thing.

The person most likely to take action is Jiang Yuzhen.

But the maids and nannies around Jiang Yuzhen were all trained and sent to her, and her every move was under her surveillance.

After the incident, she immediately summoned the maids and nannies who served Jiang Yuzhen for questioning, but found nothing unusual.

Besides, Zhou was disappointed with Jiang Mingyue.

She had brought this daughter up by her side since she was young, hoping that one day she could help her climb into the royal family and bring the Marquisate to a higher level.

Unexpectedly, one day Jiang Mingyue became an abandoned child, and now they can only rely on Jiang Yuzhen.

"You're really wishful thinking if you want me to agree to your promise."

Lin Hao casually lifted his eyelids and waved two fingers, "I want an even number for Jiang Mingyue's dowry."

Zhou almost spat out a mouthful of blood and stood up suddenly, "Jiang Yuzhen, are you crazy?"

Originally, Jiang Mingyue was going to marry into the royal family, and the dowry she prepared was already generous enough. If she gave Jiang Yuzhen an even number, it would take up at least half of the wealth of the Marquis' Mansion.

"Madam." Jiang Xian called Zhou neither lightly nor heavily.

Zhou took a deep breath and sat back feeling frustrated.

Jiang Xian's eyes were heavy. "Yuzhen, let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart. I can promise you an even dowry. It will make up for what you have owed me over the years."

"But after this, you must put aside your grudges, marry into the Second Prince's household, and don't forget to help support the family."

Lin Hao smiled and nodded, "Of course."

How could she forget? She will help the family.

In Mingyue Courtyard.

Jiang Mingyue learned that Jiang Xian and Zhou went to find Lin Hao, and guessed that her family was going to give up on her.

Years of forbearance and pretended gentleness could no longer hold her back, and she flew into a rage in the room, hitting and smashing things.

When the news reached Zhou, she sighed and took a sip of tea.

"Forget it, don't bother with her. She should learn her lesson."

A month later, Jiang Mingyue got married in a low-key manner.

On that day, several sisters-in-law claimed to be sick and were unwilling to see the bride off.

Jiang Mingyue was filled with resentment and anger, but she couldn't do anything about them.

Before marriage, a woman relies on her father and brothers, but after marriage, she relies on her husband.

In the past, she was the apple of her parents' eyes, and her sisters-in-law treated her with great respect.

From now on, she and her husband will have to rely on her mother's family. Since she is not her mother's biological daughter, the dignity she once had will no longer be possible.

Fortunately, his parents changed Zhu Sandao's name to Zhu Shiyu for her sake and found a way to get him into the captain's camp.

With his father around, Zhu Shiyu would be promoted soon as long as he made a few achievements.

Jiang Mingyue comforted herself in her heart.

Another month passed, and Lin Hao was married to the Second Prince in a grand wedding dress carried by eight people.

The long dowry line seemed to have no end, and the three sisters-in-law were so jealous that their teeth were almost broken.

But Lin Hao's status will be noble in the future, and they may have to curry favor with this sister-in-law, so they can only put on a forced smile and send blessings and gifts.

The whole process of worshipping in the hall and entering the bridal chamber was completed quickly.

The second prince Si Yang lifted the veil and saw Lin Hao's skinny figure, with obvious disgust in his eyes.

"Jiang Yuzhen, you have already married into the mansion. I might as well tell you that I am not interested in you. The only one I love in my heart is Ruan Niang."

"If you are knowledgeable and sensible, I would not mind letting you give birth to a son and giving you the honor and rank that a prince's consort deserves. Otherwise, if you cross my line, I have plenty of ways to deal with you."

Lin Hao nodded obediently.

But she rolled her eyes in her heart, moved her slender fingers slightly, and cast a forbidden spell into the back of his neck.

A mere mortal dares to lay hands on this old ancestor and even talk about giving alms.

Ah.

"Hmph, help me undress..."

Before he could finish his words, the second prince fell headfirst.

Lin Hao tore off the phoenix crown, rolled up his sleeves, and punched him several times.

After beating him to his heart's content, he stuffed a pill into his mouth with disgust, and took out a white handkerchief, cut a slit on his leg, and rubbed a pool of blood on it.

The second prince had a crazy night of making love in his dream.

The next morning, a nanny came in to take away the red handkerchief and called the maid in to help the two of them wash and dress. They would go to the palace later to pay their respects to the Emperor and Concubine De.

Lin Hao nodded lightly. Just as she changed out of her pajamas, she heard a mournful cry coming from outside.

"My concubine Ruan wishes to see the Second Prince, the Princess, Your Highness. Min'er longs to see her father and has cried all night without sleeping..."

Lin Hao frowned, "Who's outside?"

The maid paused and whispered, "Yes, it's Miss Ruan."

Miss Ruan?

Lin Hao raised his eyebrows and understood.

As soon as he finished speaking, the second prince woke up. He heard the crying coming from outside, turned over and sat up, and started to blame Lin Hao.

"Miss Ruan is here, why didn't you wake me up?"

Without waiting for Lin Hao to answer, he put on his coat and ran out.

Qiu Tang, the maidservant who came with the Marquis's dowry, frowned anxiously, "Princess, this, this, I have to go to the palace to pay my respects later, this, this, what should I do..."

"Why panic?"

Lin Hao adjusted the hairpins beside her temples, gathered her sleeves and stood up. "Prepare the carriage, I will go to the palace by myself."

"Princess, this is against etiquette. If the Imperial Concubine blames me..."

Lin Hao sneered, "Do you think the Imperial Concubine doesn't know what the Second Prince has done?"

Qiu Tang was speechless.

How could I not know when I already have a child?

It's just too ridiculous.

Even if it was a young man from an ordinary family, it would be a huge scandal if he gave birth to a illegitimate child before getting married.

Not to mention the royal family.

But before the wedding, the Rongping Marquis Mansion didn't hear a single rumor, but after the wedding, this Ruan Niang suddenly appeared.

It's really intriguing.

Before entering the palace, Lin Hao asked Qiutang to invite the second prince. After a while, Qiutang came back with a red and swollen face.

"Miss, the maid in Ruan Niang's courtyard wouldn't let me in, and even beat me."