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

"Madam is kind-hearted and anxious. She rushed over with her maid to see what had happened to Consort Song. However, she slipped and fell on the asphalt road, which caused her to have a miscarriage and go into premature labor. Consort Song never expected that her due date would come that day. She and Madam gave birth on the same day. Fortunately, she had bribed the midwife and the wet nurse that Madam had hired, hoping to pull off a trick to make her daughter the legitimate daughter of the Yu family."

"But the young lady was only eight months pregnant, and the incident happened so suddenly that Aunt Song did not tell the midwife that the baby was to be switched. The midwife suffocated the baby in the lady's womb according to the original plan. If it weren't for the lady's good fortune and the protection of the Bodhisattva, which allowed a divine doctor to pass by, the lady probably would not have been able to bear it and would have died."

Throughout the entire process, He Ye remained expressionless, showing neither sadness nor joy.

"The mistress lost her eldest daughter, and the master was also in great pain, so no one cared about Concubine Song and Miss. Even though they were both children, our courtyard was neglected. Concubine Song's mental state was getting worse and worse. Sometimes she would hold the child and cry, and sometimes she would want to strangle the child. Later, when Concubine Song was lucid, she told us that she did not want to stay in the Yu family. It was the master who forced her to bring her back. But Concubine Song had someone she loved in her heart. She left the child in the Yu family as a way of persuading the master to forgive her."

“As my sister and I watched our aunt’s face grow thinner and thinner, we secretly resented why the madam couldn’t tolerate a concubine. So, on the day of the young lady’s hundredth day, our aunt took a fake death medicine that she bought from a fortune teller and died. My sister Hehua was with me. Following Aunt Song’s instructions, my sister and I carried the child to the madam’s side every day. The madam was kind and initially ignored us, but later, seeing how pitiful the young lady was, having lost her mother at such a young age, and that the madam herself had no daughter, she finally took the young lady in her arms.”

“At first, Aunt Song would contact my sister Hehua, sometimes making a few clothes and sometimes giving her some silver, saying it was for Miss's future use. But! No one expected Aunt Song to be so heartless! She was afraid we would betray her, so she made an excuse to invite my sister and me out, saying she had something for Miss. But Miss had a fever that day, and I couldn't go because I was taking care of her. And my sister…” Hehua’s eyes were red, “My sister was violated beyond recognition before she died!”

Everyone couldn't help but sigh. This Aunt Song was too cruel. She could just abandon an infant in her swaddling clothes. She had no sense of responsibility as a mother. Not only did she fake her death, but she also killed two loyal maids.

Generally speaking, when someone is sold to work as a maid or servant, their life or death is entirely up to the master, leaving the servant with no room for personal opinions.

But Song Yue'e was different. After deceiving these servants, Song Yue'e even tried to kill them. If she had killed them, at least the master and servants would have had some dignity. But she went so far as to have someone rape and murder them. This was a heinous crime.

"And the midwife's family took the money and left the capital, only to be ambushed and killed by thieves on the way. What a coincidence that there are thieves. They were just assassins that Aunt Song asked my sister to find outside. Those assassins were not famous in the martial arts world. They were just a group of bandits from the mountains outside the capital."

When He Ye spoke of her sorrows, her eyes turned red, and large tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

"Lotus, Lotus was killed by you beasts! It was Aunt Song! It was her! She sent Lotus with a letter to that bandit, and it was because of that letter that my sister lost her life!"

"The fire that engulfed the wet nurse's family was also orchestrated by Aunt Song. However, the fire had nothing to do with me. My sister had already died tragically at the time, and I fell seriously ill and hid in an inconspicuous spot in the Yu family in order to survive. That's how I've managed to stay alive until now."

Lotus Leaf poured out everything she knew, like beans spilling from a bucket, without holding back, hoping only to get Song Yue'e sentenced immediately. If she could, she really wanted to rush up and kill her right now to vent her anger!

Zhao Youguang asked, "Since Aunt Song has already left, you could have told the mistress of the house about this. Why didn't you?"

Lotus Leaf lay prostrate on the ground, "How dare this servant speak? This servant is of lowly status and has little influence. Even if the masters believe me or not, I will only face death. Besides..."

Zhao Youguang frowned and said, "Just tell the truth, why are you being so secretive!"

"Moreover, this Aunt Song is immoral. Relying on her youth and beauty, she not only has affairs with many people, but also has entanglements with many adults. Even the second master of the Yu family was once her admirer."

This is really going to be good. He Ye's words will surely lead to the officials in the capital being scrutinized by their wives when they return home. There's bound to be a great show to watch in the inner quarters.

"Stop spouting nonsense, you brat! What are you up to by making such a terrible accusation about me? You say I've had affairs with multiple people, where's your evidence?!"

Yu Linglong sneered. Although the wound on her back was unknown, it really hurt. Zhao Youguang had shown mercy, but it had still made her suffer for a while. Fortunately, she had the pills given to her by the Princess of Chu, otherwise she definitely wouldn't have been able to hold on.

"Knowing that Madam Song won't give up until she hits a brick wall, someone, bring Xiao Hong here."

Upon hearing Xiao Hong's name, Song Yue'e was still unaware that Yu Linglong had tracked all her movements and was trying to force her to her death.

"Yu Linglong! What exactly do you mean?!"

“Madam Song, what do I mean? I’m just asking for justice for my aunt whom I’ve never met, and for my poor grandparents. Back in Yangzhou, everyone knows how close my grandparents were, but ever since your birth, there’s been a huge chasm between them that they haven’t been able to bridge all these years. They only realized it was all a misunderstanding when they got to this age. And this misunderstanding caused them to lose their only daughter, and they’re still treating their enemy’s daughter like the apple of their eye!”

"Is it my fault? How can you blame me? If that old bastard Yujingshan had taken me back with him, I wouldn't be in this situation! I was originally a respectable girl from a poor family. I was sold because of poverty. The man saw that I was pretty and wanted to give me to Yujingshan. Why couldn't Yujingshan take me in?!"

"Stop falsely accusing my grandfather. He was an upright and kind man. Although he had some wealth, he was never stingy. If it weren't for his kindness, how could someone of your character and looks have entered the Yu family's backyard!"

Young Master Chen, always eager for a good show, fanned himself with a fan, feigning surprise.

"Now that there are no witnesses or evidence, Song Yue'e can't deny it no matter what. But things will get complicated from here on out. First of all, the woman in the palace is of unknown origin. Such a woman... and the official family that Lady Song is involved with. If this is true, then it is a matter of moral depravity. If it is said, the Emperor will blame her."

"Ahem, ahem, I will certainly report this matter to His Majesty truthfully, and let His Majesty decide. The evidence is conclusive that the criminal Song Yue'e murdered the legitimate wife and killed the legitimate daughter. She shall be imprisoned."

At this point, Song Yue'e calmed down, seemingly without any fear.

"Lord Zhao, I advise you to reconsider. Even if there are witnesses, so what? That is my own daughter, my grandson. How can you offend her if something happens to her? Even if we take a step back, I am where I am today, not because of my own efforts alone. My son's father is someone you cannot afford to offend!"

Zhao Youguang was a man of great integrity and incorruptibility, and he also hated those who abused their power to oppress others.

"Heh, then tell me who's behind you. I'd really like to invite them up here for a confrontation. If what you say is true, then that person, including the one you call in the palace, will probably have to come to my office to find out."

"temperature……"

"Ah! Killing!"

Before Zhao Youguang could find out who was behind Song Yue'e, he saw black blood flowing from the corner of Song Yue'e's mouth, and a dagger was stuck in her back.

"Sir, this dagger is poisoned! He's not breathing!" The official who stepped forward checked the man's pulse again and again, but in the end he could only shake his head.

Zhao Youguang's face darkened. This was definitely not a simple matter. Song Yue'e had finally managed to speak up, but now she had been silenced.

"Hey, hey, hey, isn't that a doctor from Huichuntang? Hurry up and go see him! Even if he's just barely clinging to life, it'll be good!" Young Master Chen grabbed the doctor and shoved him forward.

Zhao Youguang nodded in tacit approval of the Huichuntang doctor's actions.

"My lord, in my humble opinion, this poison is fatal upon contact with blood and there is no cure, however..."

"But what?"

"However, this woman appears to have syphilis..."