The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

Unintentionally and by accident, she gained her mother-in-law's approval, something Hua Xiangrong never dared to dream of, yet it actually happened. According to Shangguan Hanque, she was truly the type of person everyone loved and who made flowers bloom for her.

As for Shangguan Mingzhu, she came to cause trouble twice more, once even bringing her husband and son. This time, You Min didn't give Shangguan Mingzhu any face and had her kicked out directly. She also told her that if she came again, no one in her family could get any business or position in the family.

Because of the threat, Shangguan Mingzhu and her husband became much more obedient and left with their tails between their legs. Subsequently, You Min fell seriously ill again, and Hua Xiangrong said that she would not hold a grudge and would take care of You Min for more than ten days again.

However, by that calculation, she has already been living at the Shangguan family's house for more than a month.

On the eighteenth day of You Min's recuperation, Hua Xiangrong suddenly felt dizzy while picking tea leaves with Shangguan Zhi in the courtyard. The family doctor was hurriedly summoned by Shangguan Zhi, who then learned that Hua Xiangrong was pregnant. Shangguan Zhi was shocked and immediately called Shangguan Hanque back.

Because he was in a hurry, Shangguan Zhi didn't say anything on the phone. He only said that Qingcheng was in trouble. Shangguan Hanque was drinking with an old friend when he heard the news and rushed back. When he learned that Hua Xiangrong was pregnant, he was stunned.

In his past life, he dreamed of having a child with Hua Xiangrong, but because of that damned Gu worm, Hua Xiangrong lost the right to be a mother. Although Hua Xiangrong was open-minded, he could still see the sadness in her eyes when she looked at Jian Yue's two children.

Although they later had a child, it must be said that the lack of a child remained a regret for the two of them. Now, they have finally overcome their regret and their dream has come true.

Hua Xiangrong also quietly looked at Shangguan Hanque, her hand remaining on her lower abdomen, and the smile on her face said it all.

Shangguan Zhi was filled with emotion. He never expected that a lie he made to keep quiet would come true in just over a month. It really was a blessing from heaven.

The family doctor rushed over, and Shangguan Hanque rushed home. How could he possibly keep it from You Min? As soon as You Min walked into the yard, she heard Shangguan Zhi and Shangguan Hanque talking about Hua Xiangrong's pregnancy. She paused slightly and then understood what had happened a while ago.

If it were before, she would have been furious, but now, with Hua Xiangrong taking care of her and serving her with all her heart, just like her own daughter, and thinking about other women, where could anyone be as filial as Hua Xiangrong, except for flattery?

Now that she knows her whole family has been deceiving her, she's not too angry. She just wonders what possessed her to reject such a good daughter-in-law and fall for that vixen.

Especially in the past few days, she has been receiving videos from unknown people, all recording Xiao Yaxun's life. Not only is her private life chaotic, but she is also involved with her own brother. It's utterly disgusting.

Seeing Shangguan Hanque excitedly embrace Hua Xiangrong, You Min immediately appeared and pulled Shangguan Hanque away, saying, "Be careful, be careful! She's only recently pregnant. Aren't you afraid of hurting her if you bump into her?"

Shangguan Hanque immediately let go, but Hua Xiangrong paused and looked at You Min. You Min glared at Shangguan Hanque without any concern and said, "You're so old and still so reckless. It's a shame you're studying medicine."

Hua Xiangrong swallowed hard and said, "Um, Mom, you're not angry?"

You Min helped her sit up and said, "Why are you angry? You're not angry now because of what I did back then, so why should I be angry? This outcome was something I didn't expect. I'm so happy that I'll have other grandchildren besides the one in your belly, and I'll forget everything else."

Hua Xiangrong blinked and looked at Shangguan Hanque, asking, "So, what do you think?"

Shangguan Hanque frowned as he looked at You Min holding Hua Xiangrong's hand. After a long while, he said, "I will try again."

Hua Xiangrong coughed violently at what was said, but You Min nodded and said with satisfaction, "This is my son."

You Min accepted Hua Xiangrong, and even more so, she accepted the child who was once a lie but is now a surprise. The Shangguan family finally entered a normal, happy time. After ten months of pregnancy, Hua Xiangrong gave birth to a boy weighing seven pounds and six ounces, making You Min and Shangguan Zhi smile from ear to ear.

At this moment, Hua Xiangrong finally let out a long sigh of relief, looking at You Min and Shangguan Zhi who were holding the child, and said, "I have finally given birth to your child. I am truly content in this life!"

Shangguan Hanque nodded, took her hand and kissed it, saying, "Whether you have children for me or not, you are the love of my life, and this child is just the crystallization of our love. Our life will be more beautiful because of his presence."

The two smiled at each other, a brief but beautiful moment.

Time flies, and three years have passed. In order to help Hua Xiangrong recover, Shangguan Hanque did not allow Hua Xiangrong to conceive again. It was not until the third year that Hua Xiangrong became pregnant again, and this pregnancy was not so easy.

It's unclear whether it's due to genetics, but Hua Xiangrong is pregnant with twins this time. However, before she's even three months pregnant, Shangguan Mingzhu comes to cause trouble again. Taking advantage of the family's lack of attention, she rams into Hua Xiangrong. Although Hua Xiangrong is quite skilled, she is pregnant and cannot completely dodge the attack, almost causing a miscarriage.

Enraged, Shangguan Hanque issued a city-wide arrest warrant, leaving Shangguan Mingzhu and her husband unable to find any work in the city. Like stray dogs, they eventually slunk away.

This time, You Min was also terrified by Hua Xiangrong's blood-covered appearance. Thinking of what her daughter had done, she felt a chill in her heart. She had not cared about what Shangguan Hanque had done to Shangguan Mingzhu and had declared that she no longer had this daughter.

Fortunately, this time she was lucky. Hua Xiangrong lay in bed for seven months before finally undergoing a cesarean section to deliver the baby into an incubator.

Hua Xiangrong immediately thought of Jian Yue when she saw the two girls, and then she and Shangguan Hanque named the children Shangguan Nianyue, Shangguan Lingyue, and Shangguan Lingyu.

With a grandson and a daughter, You Min and Shangguan Zhi, despite their advanced age, laughed like two children. They immediately handed over all their business to Shangguan Hanque, and the elderly couple devoted all their time to their three children and Hua Xiangrong.

At this moment, Shangguan Hanque was also very gratified. After all, in his previous life, his mother had passed away long ago, his father had been guarding the border for many years, and he had grown up with his grandfather. Now, his parents were alive and well, and his family was happy. This could be considered as fulfilling a wish he had kept for many years.

Hua Xiangrong had no parents. The first person to give her warmth was Shangguan Jianyue, who gave her a real name. The second was Shangguan Hanque, and the third was Shangguan Ting, the patriarch of the Shangguan family.

Now that she's here, the Shangguan family is giving her endless love and happiness. It feels magical to think about it. Looking at her husband beside her, Hua Xiangrong smiled sweetly.

Two people, a lifetime, protecting each other, growing old together.

Even after their children had their own lives and careers, and even after the two of them had grown old and gray, they never had a single argument. In Shangguan Hanque’s words, his wife was someone he had waited for with great difficulty. If he were to drive her away with a single word, wouldn’t he be left alone with sadness and regret?

Hua Xiangrong smiled sweetly as she lay on Shangguan Hanque's lap, her eyes taking in Shangguan Hanque's gray hair and wrinkled face.

But she still thought he was very handsome and dashing, and also a complete blockhead.

She said, "My dear, we've finally lived another happy and fulfilling life together. In the next life, will you not come looking for me? After all, we're so tired of each other after two lifetimes."

Shangguan Hanque smiled, his wrinkled hand stroking Hua Xiangrong's face, which had lost its youthful beauty and was now weathered by time. He said softly, "How could that be? You are the wife I stole. How could it be just two lifetimes? If Meng Po at the Bridge of Helplessness is still not there to fulfill her duty, I will definitely continue to sneak away and not drink the Meng Po soup. In the next life, I will still find you."

Hua Xiangrong smiled and said, "Okay, then you'd better come find me soon. After all, I might not remember you. After all, there are so many handsome men in this world, I'm already tired of looking at you. If you don't come find me, I'll go find other handsome men."

Shangguan Hanque said, "Of course, I will definitely come to find you. Just stand here and wait for me. Just wait a little longer."

"Ah."

Hua Xiangrong smiled sweetly, "Next life! This life was stolen, how could God give us another? I'm content!"

As the sunlight faded from view, Hua Xiangrong happily closed her eyes in Shangguan Hanque's arms. The autumn wind blew on their shoulders, and the rattan chair continued to sway. In the afterglow of the setting sun, an elderly couple embraced, closed their eyes, and enjoyed the last warmth of the sunset.

The two were buried together in the same position as when they died. Their children didn't cry; they were all smiling because their parents had loved each other and been happy their whole lives. Now they were leaving together, and they were never alone. That was the happiest thing.

A night breeze suddenly rose, and Shangguan Jianyue pulled her cloak tighter around herself. She looked at the shadows of the trees outside the window, her eyes filled with sadness. Bai Jianan opened the door and quickly closed it behind her. Seeing Jianyue still sitting at the table, he hurried over and asked with concern, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"

Jian Yue shook her head and said, "I can't sleep. Tomorrow is the seventh night after my elder brother and Sister Hua's death. Wu Tong will be sad again!"

Bai Jianan held her hand and comforted her, "Don't be sad. No one expected this. The most important thing now is that they are still together, isn't that the greatest happiness?"

Jian Yue chuckled and said, "Yes, but I always hope that my loved ones are alive, and that they can all be in front of me, even though that's a bit of a pipe dream."

Bai Jianan walked to her side, carried her to the bed, covered her with a blanket, and said, "Yueyue, don't think so much. We will be like this in the future. I don't ask for anything else, I just want to die together."

Jian Yue nodded, and under Bai Jianan's comforting touch, she slowly closed her eyes. As she fell asleep, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

She remembered Hua Xiangrong saying that she came from another world, and at that time, she faced life and death. She once said, "Little Yueyue, if one day I suddenly disappear, please don't be sad. Maybe I have returned to my world, and we are just temporarily separated. Maybe one day we will meet again. If we can't meet again, you must believe that I will live a good life."

Yes, Sister Hua, my greatest hope is that you are doing well. I wish that you and my brother are living happily together in that world.