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

Chapter 997

"Now that she's been banished to the cold palace, her child has been sent away, and she's not allowed to inquire about anything, that's the greatest leniency we can show her. If you're still not satisfied, then we'll have to deal with her according to the rules."

According to the crime of deceiving the emperor, he confused the royal bloodline.

It's a capital offense, and the Qi family will also be implicated.

"I spared his life because I did not want to cause unnecessary bloodshed."

Yunxi Yue is pregnant, and at this time he wants to accumulate some good karma for the child.

"That child, are you planning to execute him?"

Murong Yu gave him a cold look, and Pei Shang lowered his eyes and dared not ask any more questions.

"News has arrived from Dongling Kingdom. They say they can send Pei Fang back, only asking for a truce between the two countries."

It's about exchanging hostages.

After all, Dongling Kingdom also has a Princess Consort who is a member of the Cui family, but she is not a daughter of the Cui family, only an adopted daughter.

If a real threat were to arise, Pei Fang would be of greater value.

The Cui family had already contacted Pei Shang.

"Then let's call a truce!"

Pei Shang was immediately surprised, "Aren't you planning to go all out?"

"We need to rest. We've already taken over the Northern Palace Kingdom. Both we and the Great Wei have suffered heavy losses."

"If there's a truce, then Pei Fang doesn't need to come back."

Murong Yu did not want to personally lead another expedition because of the war.

This made A-Yue and the children uneasy.

Pei Shang said, "But Fangfang is still not safe in Dongling Kingdom. Cousin, I promise you that Fangfang won't cause any more trouble when she comes back, okay?"

Murong Yu glanced at him indifferently, "If she can't do it, don't blame me for being ruthless then!"

Pei Shang's heart skipped a beat. "Okay."

The Empress Dowager was much happier when Pei Fang returned.

On the Lantern Festival, a truce was announced between the Eastern Ling Kingdom and the Great Xia Kingdom.

All the other princes can return to the capital.

Princess Ling also chose to return to Dongling Kingdom.

But the Prince of Ling at the border detained her and wouldn't allow her to return. A married woman whose husband disagrees has no recourse.

......

"Ah Yue, Pei Fang is coming back."

Murong Yu told Yun Xiyue about this as soon as he returned to Zichen Palace.

“I don’t want her to come back, but Pei Shang wants to bring her back.”

Yun Xiyue said, "Then let's bring her back! Anyway, her return now won't affect us."

Will she still be able to enter the palace? She never cared about Pei Fang's fate.

Murong Yu nodded, his gaze falling on her stomach. "You're due in two months, right? Do you have any discomfort?"

"Yes, look, my feet are swollen, and I can't even wear my usual shoes anymore. My master said it's just edema, which is normal."

But she couldn't walk and felt very uncomfortable.

Murong Yu looked at her little feet, which were swollen, and summoned the imperial physician to examine them and find a way to reduce the swelling.

"Master said to eat some foods with diuretic effects in moderation, such as winter melon, cucumber, watermelon, and red beans. These can help the body excrete excess water and reduce edema. Eat more fruits and vegetables."

"We don't have many vegetables right now. So I want to grow more new varieties of vegetables, which can improve the lives of ordinary people."

Murong Yu massaged her feet. "Okay, do it if you want, but you need to rest well now and give birth to the baby first."

Looking at her belly, Yun Xiyue thought of something.

"Your Majesty, what if this child is another son?"

Murong Yu paused, finding it hard to accept the result. "No, I think she is the princess. Look how young she is, with such a round belly."

"It's definitely a daughter's."

Yun Xiyue saw how agitated he was, his neck even turning red. He definitely couldn't accept it if it were his son.