The Eldest Daughter Returns: Imperial Uncle, I'm Pregnant!

"I still need to go and take a look at the Zhu family's place."

"Young Master Yan, Madam Zhu's days are numbered. I have already consulted the imperial physician about this. So, what do you think of my niece, Su Xi? You should give me a definite answer."

Hearing this, Lu Yan thought of Su Xi's clear eyes, but Su Xi was not his type. If he had to say what he liked, he would miss the Princess Consort of Chu more.

"Now that Su Che has caught the Second Prince's eye, you must find a way to keep his whole family in the Marquis's residence. As for Su Xi..."

Seeing Lu Yan's hesitation, Madam Chen knew that he disliked naive young girls like this the most. It was not easy to find such an easy one to control, which was better than the Marquis arranging a marriage for her in the future. So she quickly said the words she had thought of.

“That Su Xi is the most honest and obedient. If she becomes the Crown Prince’s wife, we can control her. Moreover, since the Second Prince is interested in Su Che, we can only restrain him by keeping his only sister in our hands. Then we won’t have to worry about him not obeying.”

Lu Yan thought about it and agreed. This was the only way to deal with the current situation. His affair with Xiao Chenshi might not be discovered for a while, but it was hard to say for sure.

"Then let's do as you say, but we should put this matter aside for now. After all, Zhu is still around, and we should keep the people below quiet. For some reason, the Princess Consort of Chu went to visit her today. Just in case, we should be careful."

Little Chen didn't expect that the Princess Consort of Chu would visit Zhu today.

“I asked Lu Yao today, and she said that the Princess Consort of Chu said she was just stopping by to visit the Zhu family. However, the Princess Consort also said that she should call Princess Zirui ‘aunt’.”

Lu Yan frowned, but didn't say anything.

"Alright, I know. You must be tired after a long day. Go and get some rest."

"how about you?"

"Me?" Lu Yan smiled wickedly and slipped his hand under her clothes. Soon, the person in his arms became as soft as water.

"Yanlang..."

"Of course I'll serve my mother first. After that, I'll go to the study. I still have things to do today."

"If you're busy, then go ahead and do your work, Yan Lang," said Madam Chen, biting her lip, her eyes glistening with tears.

"A little devil who says one thing but means another."

After saying that, he picked her up and the two of them walked into the red gauze tent.

Cuiying, who was guarding the door, looked numb. She didn't know how many nights like this she had spent. Ever since she learned about the affair between Madam Chen and the young master, she was destined to have no way back.

She either has to help Xiao Chen keep this secret, or she has to die.

The commotion in the courtyard grew louder and louder, so unrestrained that even the wind outside the window couldn't block it. Cuiying was terrified, afraid that someone might suddenly come.

Just like last time, the Crown Princess suddenly showed up, and then...

Thinking of this, Cuiying couldn't help but hug her arms. It was cold outside, but her heart was even colder. Looking at the vast night, she didn't know where her future lay.

It was so late, but Zhu Xiaoyan was still awake. She lay in bed looking at the letter the princess had given her, a letter that had brought her a new life.

Just as the princess said, according to the schedule, her mother will soon be able to come to the capital to see her, and then even if Madam Chen wanted to kill her, she wouldn't be able to.

These people are only bullying her because she only has her mother and no one to support her. If the Chu Prince's Mansion is willing to help her, then everything will be alright, won't it?

Zhu Xiaoyan felt hopeful, and her heart was filled with warmth.

A maid in green quietly entered through the door, trimmed the lamp wick, and asked, "Princess Consort, it's getting late. Shall we continue waiting for the Prince?"

Zhu Xiaoyan sneered and said, "What are we waiting for him for? He's probably still immersed in his harem and doesn't even know who he is anymore."

Green Robe heard it but could only pretend not to. She didn't know what was wrong with the Crown Princess. Ever since her miscarriage, her relationship with the Crown Prince had suddenly deteriorated. The Crown Prince no longer wanted to come to this courtyard, and the Crown Princess was even more depressed.

"Alright, Green Robe, you can go now. You don't need to stay at the party tonight."

"How can that be? If the Princess Consort is thirsty, I can get you water. But if I'm not here..."

"I want to be alone. Please put the kettle on the small machine next to the bed."

Green Robe shook her head and said, "No, this servant will not do as you say. No matter what you say, this servant cannot leave. The Crown Princess wants to be quiet, so this servant cannot disturb her. Therefore, this servant will stay in the warm pavilion next door. If the Crown Princess needs anything, just pull the bell on the bedside."

Zhu Xiaoyan had no choice but to agree to Green Robe's persistence.

She originally brought two maids with her, one in red and the other in green. The one in red went with her to Madam Chen's courtyard that day. After returning, she miscarried. Lu Yan took advantage of her being unable to take care of her and beat her to death for failing to take good care of her.

There was no lack of care; they were clearly afraid of revealing his and Xiao Chen's secret.

The wind was blowing against the window, but her heart did not feel the slightest bit cold.

"Tuk-tuk-tuk."

At that moment, a very faint sound came from the window, so faint that Zhu Xiaoyan thought she was hallucinating.

She listened carefully and realized that someone was indeed knocking on the window.

She asked softly, "Who is it?"

After waiting for a while, a girl's voice came from outside: "Princess Consort, I am a maidservant of the Princess."

Upon hearing that it was Princess Chu who had sent someone, Zhu Xiaoyan immediately sat up.

"Ahem, ahem, please come in, young lady. I'm not feeling well and it's inconvenient for me to open the door for you."

"I have offended the Crown Princess."

As soon as she finished speaking, Siqi's figure flashed into the room.

"Your Highness, I cannot stay any longer, so I will have to get to the point."

"Please don't be so polite, young lady. Is there anything the Princess wishes to tell you?"

"This morning, the Princess Consort learned about the Crown Princess's situation, so she sent me to ask her what her plans are."

Zhu Xiaoyan fell silent. She didn't know what plans she could have now that she was in this state. If she had to come up with a plan, it would be to fight those two wolves and tigers to the death.

"The Princess Consort said that although the Crown Princess's health is not very good, it doesn't mean there is no way to cure her. It all depends on what you think. The Princess Consort will be coming to the capital soon. If there is anything you cannot tell the Princess Consort, you can tell the Princess Consort."

"Your Highness, you're back!" the man in green exclaimed with delight from outside.

"Is the Crown Princess resting?"

"Your Highness, the Princess Consort has just retired for the night, but she should still be awake."

"I understand. You don't need to serve me. I'll go in and see the Crown Princess."

"Yes." Green Robe was overjoyed. It seemed that the relationship between the Crown Prince and Crown Princess would soon be back to normal.