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

When Xiao Jingchen heard that Lu Yan, the heir of the Marquis of Yi'an, had repeatedly spoken frivolously to the Princess, his eyes turned icy cold. He was truly ungrateful; how dare a mere heir of the Marquis of Yi'an have such thoughts? Had he recently become more agreeable, leading those people to believe that he was someone easy to get along with?

"Very well, I understand. Has Ning Chengze been found?"

"The Second Young Master's whereabouts have been found, and our people have likely brought him back by now."

"Yes, send someone over to Marquis Yi'an to let him know that his son has cheated on him, and if he doesn't come back soon, the Marquis Yi'an mansion will become a vast grassland."

The guard didn't know how to respond. Why would the usually stern prince suddenly make a joke?

"Yes, I will make arrangements now."

Xiao Jingchen lay on the bed with his eyes closed, enjoying the peace and tranquility of his home. Suddenly, he felt an unprecedented sense of peace.

He hadn't expected that the Second Prince, that coward, was actually quite cunning. Could it be that Marquis Yi'an had really become his backer?

It wasn't that Xiao Jingchen looked down on Marquis Yi'an; rather, while Marquis Yi'an was quite formidable on the battlefield, he was a complete bum once he returned. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so easily swayed by someone like Madam Chen.

By the time Xiao Jingchen finished dressing and came out of the courtyard, a buzz had already swept through the capital. The capital was never short of topics, but everyone was still very interested in talking about the nobility, especially the royal family.

Early this morning, because the Second Prince did not return home overnight, the Second Prince's wife personally went to the Marquis of Yi'an's residence to pick him up.

The servants in the courtyard all said that the Second Prince got drunk last night with the Heir Apparent and Young Master Su and stayed overnight at the Marquis of Yi'an's residence. The Second Prince's wife refused to believe it and insisted on taking the Second Prince back, saying that there was something important to discuss.

I was shocked when I looked into it.

The Second Prince's wife smelled something different as soon as she opened the door. Anyone who has been married knows what has happened. She was so angry that she tried to lift the bed curtains, only to see the Second Prince and the Heir Apparent of the Marquis of Yi'an entangled in bed.

The Second Prince was alright no matter what, and it would have been fine if it were a woman next to him, but it was Lu Yan, the heir of the Marquis of Yi'an, who was completely naked. This made the Second Prince's wife feel both ashamed and angry, and she fainted on the spot.

He woke up after returning home, but he cried and made a scene, even threatening to hang himself, feeling that the heir of the Marquis of Yi'an had defiled his eyes.

The second prince was furious and, for some reason, kicked his distressed wife, causing her to miscarry.

It was only then that everyone remembered that the Second Prince's wife had gone to see him because she had something important to tell him. It turned out that the important thing was this, but the joyous news had turned into a misfortune before it could even be said.

A prince's wife was kicked and suffered a miscarriage. This matter could not be kept secret from the palace. It was also clear that the affair between the second prince and the heir of the Marquis of Yi'an had not been kept secret from the palace either. The emperor was so angry that he directly placed the second prince under house arrest.

It was precisely because of this incident that Lord Yu's granddaughter was unable to enter the Second Prince's residence smoothly, and the matter was put on hold.

Rumors are circulating in the capital that the Second Prince and the Heir Apparent of the Marquis of Yi'an are not close friends because of any cousin relationship, but because they share the same fetish and have even had an affair...

Enraged, Lu Yan smashed everything in the room.

Standing to the side, Madam Chen didn't know how to say it. She had always regarded Lu Yan as her husband, but this morning, she had followed the Second Prince's wife and seen the situation inside clearly. The most important thing was that Lu Yan was the one who was pressed down.

Such a scene was unbearable for her; if she didn't truly love Lu Yan, she might have felt nauseous right now.

No matter what a man does, even if he likes married women, it's still better than... Sigh, although she had heard about this before, seeing it in person, especially since it happened to someone close to her, was really hard for her to accept.

This was something that Ms. Chen found hard to accept, and she no longer felt comfortable watching Lu Yan act.

Lu Yan naturally noticed that Xiao Chen was different. He asked with a somber expression, "What, are you also going to laugh at me?"

As Lu Yan's bedmate, Madam Chen naturally knew what Lu Yan's current state meant. She rushed over, intending to throw herself into his arms, but for some reason, her body only stopped in front of him, pulling on his sleeve.

"Iwaro, what are you saying? No matter what, I would never have such thoughts."

Lu Yan felt a little better, but the thought of what happened last night made him unhappy again.

Last night, he clearly gave the problematic wine to Su Che. The Second Prince also drank quite a bit himself to liven things up, and he even had his men light incense in the room.

In order to prevent others from finding out and to prevent Su Che from escaping, Lu Yan had Xiao Chen dismiss all the servants around him. However, he did not expect that he would be the one to fall victim to the trap in the end.

He still experiences pain down there, making it difficult for him to walk, and this pain makes him feel extremely ashamed.

"Were you prepared yesterday or not, or did you do it on purpose!" Lu Yan couldn't help but feel a bit angry with Xiao Chen, because it was all Xiao Chen who arranged it.

"Yanlang, what are you saying? Everything was prepared according to your instructions. Even if we take a step back, how could I possibly harm you!" As she spoke, Madam Chen was about to cry.

Lu Yan waved his hand with an annoyed expression; he had no mood to chase after Xiao Chenshi anymore.

"Alright, alright, get out of here and leave me alone. Let's see what to do next."

Ms. Chen wiped away her tears, and before leaving the house, she hesitated for a long time before taking out a bottle of ointment from her sleeve and placing it on the table.

Looking at the bottle of ointment, Lu Yan's expression became even more unpredictable. He knew it was an ointment to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Little Chen... still cared about him.

If Lu Yan knew that Xiao Chen had endured her discomfort and returned to her own room, where she vomited violently after being locked out, he would probably kill her.

At this moment, a servant came to report that the steward had something to ask for instructions. Madam Chen tidied herself up. She knew that the steward was probably coming back to talk to her about things on the estate.

"how's it going?"

"Reporting to Madam, a fire broke out on the estate last night. Cuiping tried to escape but was intercepted by our men."

Upon hearing that Cuiping was going to run away, Xiao Chen tightened her sleeves.

"I didn't ask you to give me medicine!"

"They were fed, they were all fed. It was only because of the lady's kindness that they were able to leave without suffering. Otherwise, they would have had to experience the agony of being burned to death in a fire."

Pregnant Ms. Chen couldn't bear to hear such words; the thought of being burned alive made her want to vomit.

The steward quickly slapped himself in the face, saying, "It was my fault for saying something disrespectful to my master."

Little Chen waved her hand: "It has nothing to do with you. Let's leave it at that. Make sure to handle the rest properly. Have their bodies been found?"

"Found it, they've all..." The steward wanted to say they'd all been burned to ashes, but worried that Madam Chen might vomit, so he stopped himself.

Ms. Chen nodded in relief.

"That was a good child, just unlucky. Oh well, once he gets there, he'll have my personal maidservant to take good care of him. That will satisfy my heart as his aunt."

"Madam is kind..."

"This matter must not be known to anyone, especially the fact that Su Xi is dead. If anyone asks..."

"Don't worry, Madam. I will tell you that Miss Su Xi is resting peacefully at the estate. We've found someone with a similar figure and appearance to stay at the estate, so no one will suspect anything."

Only then did Ms. Chen nod in relief.

This time, Lu Yan could only swallow this humiliation, because he and the Second Prince were already bound together. Without the Second Prince, he would not have his current status, and the Second Prince could not do without him either. They could only move forward together, otherwise retreating would mean death.

Su Che is not as naive as he seems. It appears he already knows their plans, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to escape unscathed despite making such thorough preparations yesterday.

He just sent someone to look for Su Che. The doorman said that last night Su Che was drunk and stumbled out of the yard in a panic.

Those in the know thought it was all done, and seeing Su Gongzi's dazed expression, they didn't stop him. Who could have imagined...

"Your Highness, we never expected that Su Che would actually do this! Otherwise, I would go and bring him back to you right now!"

"You damned bastard!" Lu Yan pinched his brow, sensing that this matter was not as simple as he had imagined.

"You can go down now. Go to the front door and tell them that the gate is closed today and no one is allowed to open it."

"Yes."

"By the way, Your Highness, a scout from the Su family reported that someone saw Su Che and the Chu Prince's residence seemingly moving around."

Lu Yan shuddered upon hearing this. He looked out the window, and for some reason, the image that appeared before his eyes was not someone else but Gu Qingwan's cold and aloof face.

If she found out about this, would she look down on him even more? The more Lu Yan thought about it, the less he dared to. How could someone as outstanding as him be looked down upon by Gu Qingwan?

Could it be that Su Che really received help from a benefactor? And that benefactor was really Gu Qingwan?

Thinking of this, Lu Yan couldn't help but want to go to the Chu Prince's Mansion to ask Gu Qingwan in person why she treated him this way. Could it be that she couldn't see his true feelings?

Xiao Yuheng was very capable. When Lu Yan blocked Gu Qingwan in the back garden, he was seen by many people hiding in the shadows. So, his despicable intentions were known to some people.

Knowing that the Second Prince and Lu Yan had failed in their attempt to steal a chicken and ended up losing the rice instead, Xiao Yuheng certainly wouldn't let such a good opportunity pass by to suppress them. Instantly, rumors and gossip spread like wildfire throughout the capital.

The Second Prince and Lu Yan both suffered. Not only did the Emperor reprimand them, but the Empress Dowager in the palace also issued an imperial edict to reprimand them. Even the Second Prince's wife and Lady Chen could not escape punishment.

Taking this opportunity, Madam Chen said she needed to reflect on her actions. She then left with one or two servants, claiming she was going to stay at the estate to eat vegetarian food, chant Buddhist prayers, and pray for the Marquis and the heir, while also taking care of the pregnant Su Xi.

Lu Yan, who remained behind, was furious. He held the letter that the Second Prince had sent to him. It contained a lot of words, but the main point was to find out if Lu Yan had become disloyal because of this matter.

It's important to know that although the Second Prince enjoys this kind of thing, Lu Yan is, to be honest, not a guest of honor of his. After this incident, the Second Prince didn't feel comfortable at all.

Lu Yan took a deep breath and replied to the Second Prince. In the letter, he pointed out that they could not act rashly on their own. The best course of action now was to unite all forces that could be united. He wrote the number "three" at the end of the letter.

The Second Prince, Xiao Yuhuai, felt somewhat relieved after seeing Lu Yan's statement. When he saw the final "three," Xiao Yuhuai knew that Lu Yan was hinting for him to cooperate with the Third Prince.

The relationship between princes is inherently one of life and death; cooperating with one prince is tantamount to seeking help from a tiger. But if it actually succeeds…

"That's not a bad idea. We're weak right now, and it's not good to be on the opposite side of the Third Prince. We might as well pretend to cooperate with the Third Prince first, and then let him take the lead so we can reap the benefits."

The speaker wore a black cloak, making his face impossible to discern. He appeared petite, and were it not for his gruff voice, one might mistake him for a woman.

“You’re right. If we just go to Xiao Yuheng with empty words, that guy won’t believe us at all.”

"What's the big deal? Just give him some of the seemingly important but actually unimportant hidden casinos in the capital. That guy is short of money, so give him a few of your casinos as well."

"He wouldn't be short of money? His maternal grandfather was a royal merchant!"

The man in black had a peculiar smile, as if he had been burned by boiling oil. He could have stopped talking, but he insisted on speaking before he would stop.

"Hehehe, so what if she's a royal merchant? The head of the Yu family is Yu Linglong now."

"What you said makes sense, but what if Xiao Yuheng just doesn't want to?"

The man in black said in a low voice, "Give this scroll to him."

Xiao Yuhuai opened the scroll and immediately retorted, "No way! I've worked so hard to find such a wonderful person. If I give it to Xiao Yuheng, wouldn't all my efforts over the years have been for nothing?"

"Hmph, you're so foolish. Don't you understand what it means to use someone else to do the dirty work? It's better for someone else to do it than for you to do it yourself. Even if something goes wrong in the end, you'll still be clean, but the Third Prince might not be so lucky."

Xiao Yuhuai seemed to have realized something and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, he killed him... Hahaha, I can't say it, I can't say it!"