Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 579

Murong Yu's expression remained indifferent. "What did Prince Rui say?"

“Prince Rui has just entered the palace.”

Murong Yu got up and went to Funing Palace.

At this moment, Princess Rui had just woken up.

"Your Highness." Zhang Chuhuan was unaware that she was pregnant.

Murong Chen was excited, but his expression softened. "Huan'er, don't move around. You're pregnant."

The Empress Dowager was also very happy, "Great news! Our Murong family finally has good news."

Zhang Chuhuan touched her belly in surprise, then touched her belly again and slowly revealed a tender smile, "Mother, what happened just now was all my fault. I shouldn't have argued with Madam Pei."

"It has nothing to do with you. Blame the Empress. It's shameful for a dignified Empress to go out and show her face in public."

Today, Lady Pei and Gong Shu also entered the palace.

Also present were Pei Xuan, Madam Zeng, Madam Zhou, and others.

When the topic of Wan Jiaojiao going into business came up, the ladies all accused the Empress of leading Wan Jiaojiao astray.

Gong Shu was furious that so many of them were bullying Yun Xiyue, so she stood up and argued with them.

Out of consideration for the Pei family, Madam Zhou intentionally stopped talking, but Princess Rui suddenly spoke up to refute her.

After arguing for a few minutes, Zhang Chuhuan fainted.

Upon learning that she was pregnant, the Empress Dowager punished Gong Shu by making her kneel for an hour.

Yunxi Yue sent someone to inform Pei Shang, but he hasn't arrived yet.

"Ah Yue." Murong Yu arrived first.

Seeing Gong Shu kneeling at the door, her eyes slightly red, she looked extremely aggrieved.

He frowned. "Is Princess Rui experiencing miscarriage?"

Yun Xiyue said, "Yes, the imperial physician said that the pregnancy has been slightly threatened. But this cannot be blamed on Xiao Shu, as she did not know that Princess Rui was pregnant."

"Stand up!" Murong Yu said.

Gong Shu dared not get up. "What if the Empress Dowager is angry? Just now, the Empress Dowager and Prince Rui wanted to kill me."

She was really scared.

“Young Madam Pei, don’t worry, everything will be fine with His Majesty here,” said Eunuch Fu.

Only then did Gong Shu dare to get up.

"Xiao Shu, you go back first."

Gong Shu rubbed her knees. "Hmm, Sister Xiyue, do you have some deep grudge against that Princess Rui? I think she's acting completely out of nowhere."

It's not that I have a deep grudge against her.

It's because she married Pei Shang.

Yun Xiyue didn't know where to begin. "I'll tell you about this slowly when I have the chance."

"Try to avoid Princess Rui in the future."

Gong Shu nodded, somewhat bewildered, "Oh!"

Yun Xiyue and Murong Yu came in together to visit.

The Empress Dowager and Prince Rui sat together, a scene of maternal love and filial piety.

Upon seeing the two enter, the Empress Dowager's gaze fell upon Yun Xiyue's belly, and she frowned in displeasure. "Your Majesty, now that Princess Rui is pregnant, why is there still no sign of the Empress's pregnancy?"

Murong Chen smiled and smoothed things over, "Mother, it's normal that Huan'er and I got married first and had a child first."

"Hmph, isn't it because the Emperor won't listen to advice?" The Empress Dowager's anger flared even more upon hearing this.

Murong Yu's expression was cold as he glanced at Prince Rui and his wife. "Congratulations, Eighth Brother."

Then, after bestowing some gifts upon Princess Rui, he prepared to leave.

The Empress Dowager said, "Princess Rui is currently experiencing a miscarriage and should not be moved. It would also be inconvenient for her to go to her fiefdom."

“From now on, Prince Rui should stay in the capital! The Emperor is too busy and has no time to accompany me. With Prince Rui here, he can visit me in the palace from time to time.”

Murong Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, "Then Prince Rui will go to his fiefdom after Princess Rui gives birth to the child."

A few days ago, Murong Yu secretly hinted that he wanted Prince Rui to return to his fiefdom.

Since the other princes were all in their fiefdoms, if he continued to stay in the capital, he would inevitably incur the dissatisfaction of the other princes.

Murong Chen had made preparations in advance, which is why he quickly started having a baby with the princess after returning from the battlefield.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction. "Also, I would like to keep Huan'er in the palace for a few days so that she can bring some good fortune to the harem."

"Your Majesty, you must arrange for someone to take good care of Princess Rui; there can be no mishaps!"