The ambiguous atmosphere in Linglong Courtyard was in full swing, and after learning of Consort Lü's pregnancy in Sijin Courtyard, He Lingyi and Chi Guiwan both fell silent.

The Lu family's greatest asset is none other than this concubine in the palace. However, since giving birth to the Seventh Princess, there has been no good news. After being silent for several years, she has suddenly become pregnant at this critical juncture?

Chi Guiwan is alright; it's just that the Lü family is making a comeback, and they might end up antagonizing the Vice Minister's Mansion. She's not afraid of that!

Even the emperor couldn't argue with such a disgusting act!

But He Lingyi was a little anxious. How could he let the Lü family escape so easily after finally getting the situation under control?

So he forced himself to think carefully about everything that happened in his past life.

It is true that Consort Lü gave birth to a prince, but that was in the third year after her mother married into the Lü family. Because her mother's dowry was continuously sent to the palace, she had the opportunity to bribe the servants and then get an audience with the emperor to rekindle their old relationship.

But now...

This is way too early. His Majesty currently has seven princesses and six princes, but apart from the Crown Prince, only the sixth prince is still alive. The others have all died young. Therefore, you can imagine how important Consort Lü's pregnancy is!

Princes, especially healthy princes, are what the royal family needs most right now.

The thought that the Lü family would turn their fortunes around through this made He Lingyi feel that she hadn't been lenient enough; she should have just put that scumbag father to the ground!

"The Lü family is about to regain power. Lingyi, do you think your second sister's marriage will be rekindled?"

He Lingyi was at a loss for words when her mother spoke.

"It might not just be a resurgence, but could even burn brighter and brighter! The Vice Minister's residence is likely to produce a scapegoat!"

Based on her understanding of Chi Yunjing, her former maternal grandfather, she feared that a grand conspiracy was brewing against Madam Guo. In his eyes, women were like clothes; if he could sacrifice one to save the other, it would be Madam Guo's fate!

He Lingyi is happy to watch a dog-eat-dog drama.

"What do you mean? What scapegoat?"

"Given Mother Lü's personality, how could she possibly let this matter rest? If Minister Chi still insists on this marriage, who do you think will become the scapegoat?"

He Lingyi analyzed each sentence carefully, and Chi Guiwan followed her words and thought about it more deeply.

After a moment, he asked incredulously.

You mean mother?

He Lingyi nodded, her eyes calm as if the matter had nothing to do with her.

"That old woman, Lü, is the most unreasonable and domineering person. This matter is clearly her son's fault. How could she possibly use this to blackmail him?"

"Has eldest sister forgotten that the Lü family mother and son are law-abiding citizens? The Vice Minister's Mansion has just detained them like this, which is a violation of the law. The Chi family cannot spread this matter outside, so they can only suffer in silence. When Lü's mother makes a fuss on both sides, just watch, not only will Madam Guo have to pay the price for this, but Second Sister's marriage will also be brought forward."

He Lingyi spoke with great certainty.

Chi Guiwan couldn't help but believe it. In the end, she showed a complicated expression in her astonishment, and then said to He Lingyi.

“I don’t like them scheming against me, but my second sister has already lost her innocence and suffered a great blow. If she still has to marry into the Lü family, just based on that bite she took that day, I’m afraid the Lü family won’t treat her well! Father, are you really so heartless? Completely disregarding her life after marriage?”

Of course I won't care!

He Lingyi answered firmly in her heart, otherwise she and her mother would not have spent so long and miserable days in the Imperial Uncle's Mansion!

This time, however, it was Chi Guiying.

He Lingyi felt no pity, but she understood her mother's conflicted feelings. After all, her current memories contained no trace of future pain; all she had was that Chi Guiying had taken advantage of her with some money and clothes, which was not a matter of life and death.

So I offered a word of comfort.

"If Minister Chi hadn't been ruthless, he would have been trampled underfoot by others long ago. Eldest sister, think about it. With his intelligence, wouldn't he have seen through Madam Guo's attempts to undermine you? It's just that he didn't care because it didn't affect his core interests. But now it's different. If Consort Lü is carrying a prince, Second Sister Chi will be the rightful maternal aunt of the prince when she marries him. With this status, Minister Chi's future prospects will be much brighter."

He Lingyi's words ultimately betrayed her disdain.

Chi Guiwan could hear the sarcasm in her words, but she couldn't refute it.

The most despised thing in a family of great scholars is scheming, and that's exactly what her father was best at. Therefore, Chi Guiwan didn't blame He Lingyi for looking down on her father at all.

He just sighed and sighed, not knowing how to handle the matter.

"Sister Chi, there are millions of people in this world, each with their own tribulations to overcome. You can't help others, and others can't help you, so try to relax!"

"But haven't you been helping me all along?"

"I'm different."

He Lingyi blurted it out, but kept the next sentence to herself. She was able to be reborn entirely for her mother, so naturally she had to help her to the end!

"How come you're different? Do you have three heads and six arms like Nezha, the Third Prince in the play?"

Chi Guiwan made a joke, and He Lingyi smiled.

"I don't have three heads and six arms, but I do have the ability to see the situation clearly. However, heavenly secrets cannot be revealed, so please don't ask any more questions, Sister Chi. If I say too much, I'll shorten my lifespan!"

Chi Guiwan's face visibly panicked, her eyes filled with surprise, and then she immediately waved her hand and said.

"I won't ask anymore, I won't ask anymore, I'll go even if you ask me to go roll on knives!"

This natural trust deeply moved Ho Ling-yee. It's so good to be able to protect her mother!

Compared to the warm and affectionate atmosphere of Sijin Courtyard, Biyun Courtyard was shrouded in gloom and despair at this moment.

Although the Lü family mother and son were detained in the mansion, there has been no conclusion to this day. From the master to the maids and the old women, more than just two or three people have had their innocence ruined.

Those who followed Chi Guiying to join in the fun were all her trusted confidants in Biyun Courtyard. Now they have all been caught in one fell swoop, and each of them has their own suffering!

Since her suicide attempt that day, Chi Guiying has been recuperating.

Her face had been stabbed hard by Lü's mother with a hairpin, the wound so deep that the bone was visible, and a long section of the hair had slid down her cheek. The doctor prescribed both topical and oral medicine, which had to be taken together to be effective.

But now, she can't even swallow much normal food, let alone take medicine.

It makes me feel nauseous as soon as I eat it!

Madam Guo was worried that her daughter might be pregnant out of wedlock, which would ruin her life. So she secretly had two doses of birth control pills prepared, but because she was unsure, she hesitated to give them to her.

When Aunt Zhao came to visit, she happened to see Madam Guo feeding her medicine.

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