Her hair was cloud-like and beautiful! She opened her eyes and found herself back in the third year

Hearing these assurances, Qin Yizhen was not completely reassured, but she felt somewhat at ease.

There are always some things in this world that are beyond our control, such as life and death. She only hopes that no matter what happens to him, he will prioritize his own life and try his best to survive.

Qin Yi was preoccupied with this matter, and also thinking about Fang Shixin and Liang Xize who had harmed Cheng Yan. She was somewhat absent-minded during dinner, and only came back to her senses after Cheng Yan left.

"Did the princess and the marquis have another quarrel?" Granny Gui handed her a cup of tea, looking at her with concern.

Qin Yizhen shook her head: "No."

"Why aren't the princess and the marquis saying anything?"

The two of them ate in complete silence. When the Marquis served food to the princess, she was stunned for a long time, unable to come to her senses.

"I was just thinking about some things."

"What are you thinking about?" Is there something you have to think about at this time?

Qin Yizhen opened her mouth, but didn't say anything.

She was thinking about how to prevent Cheng Yan from dying young.

She was figuring out how to deal with Fang Shixin and Liang Xize so that they would never be able to cause any trouble for the rest of their lives and would never have the ability to harm Cheng Yan again.

"Greetings, Princess." Just then, a maid came to report, "Princess, Consort Wang has come to pay her respects."

"She's here again?" Green Frown's brows furrowed tightly. "Is she never going to stop?"

Yesterday, the Marquis dined at the Princess's place, and she came over. Today, on her way back from Wanshi Tower, she waited for him on the way. Now that the Marquis has just left, she's here again.

Qin Yizhen asked the maid, "Did you tell her why she came today?"

The maid said, "Aunt Wang said she came here specifically to thank the princess. Today she went back to the Wang family to celebrate her sister-in-law's birthday, and the princess had someone prepare a gift for her. She came here specifically to express her gratitude. Also, the Wang family prepared a return gift for the princess, which she brought personally to give to the princess."

Qin Yizhen nodded: "Since it's important business, let her in."

We still have to give the Wang family some face, no matter how much.

Granny Gui muttered to herself, "The princess is giving these people too much face, letting them come to trouble the princess with all sorts of things. If you ask me, a concubine is a concubine, why should I give them any face?"

Qin Yizhen said, "She's had a hard time too, why make things difficult for her?"

"Princess, you are always so understanding of others' hardships, yet you bear all the bitterness and exhaustion yourself. You should think about yourself more..."

Qin Yizhen smiled and said, "I know that the old lady cares about me, but I have already received so much, so there is no need to worry about anything else. Besides, although I am her mistress, I am also her princess."

If she were merely the matriarch of the Cheng family, as long as she didn't mistreat or deprive the concubines, she would have a clear conscience.

But she was still a princess, and the people of Dongqin all respectfully called her "Princess." She received her salary from the people of Dongqin, and she always thought that she should be more tolerant of them.

Wang Xianrong... is also a citizen of Eastern Qin.

As long as Wang Xianrong doesn't scheme against her or harm her, she can still be tolerant of other minor issues.

Granny Gui paused for a moment, feeling that it seemed to make sense, yet something seemed off.

Wang Xianrong was led in by a maid, and stepped forward to curtsy, saying, "This concubine greets the princess. May the princess be blessed with longevity."

"No need for formalities, please sit down. Lvqiao, bring up a cup of tea for Aunt Wang."

"Thank you, Princess." Wang Xianrong said, and was helped by a maid to sit down at the lower right of the main seat.

She wore a lilac-colored wide-sleeved, front-buttoned spring dress, which made her look less dignified and elegant than usual, but added a touch of brightness and gentleness, making her look very tender and beautiful.

Qin Yi sighed with genuine regret. What a pity! Such a lovely girl, why did she have to be someone's concubine?

"Did you suffer any injustice when you returned to the Wang family today?"

"Thank you for your concern, Princess. I have not been wronged at all," Wang Xianrong replied calmly. Then she had a box brought to her. "Thank you for your thoughtfulness in preparing a gift for my sister-in-law. The entire Wang family is grateful. This is a return gift prepared by the Wang family for you."

Qin Yizhen shook her head: "You're overthinking it. It's not a birthday gift that I prepared for your sister-in-law, but one prepared by the Cheng family. Since you're going back to your parents' home to celebrate your sister-in-law's birthday, it's only natural that the Cheng family would prepare a gift for you to take with you."

Wang Xianrong paused for a moment, then said, "It's all because of the princess's tolerance and kindness."

Wang Xianrong believed that if she were married and became the mistress of the house, she would be kind enough to tolerate all the concubines in her household. How could she be like Qin Yizhen, who would have a gift prepared for every concubine who went back to her parents' home?

However, in the end, Wang Xianrong felt that it was because Qin Yizhen had no romantic feelings for Cheng Yan, let alone marital feelings. Otherwise, how could she be so virtuous and generous without being jealous or resentful?

"Princess, please take a look at this return gift." Wang Xianrong instructed her maid to open the box.

A soft red silk cloth was laid out in the sandalwood box, and inside were two ginseng roots intertwined.

Judging by its size, it's probably quite old.

"These two ginseng roots were an unexpected acquisition for the royal family. The larger one is about five hundred years old, and the smaller one is about three hundred years old. This is the royal family's gift to the princess."

Qin Yizhen shook her head and refused: "I appreciate the Wang family and Aunt Wang's kindness, but I absolutely cannot accept such a valuable gift."

Ginseng is precious, especially aged ginseng. Every single one is a life-saving treasure. Not to mention 500-year-old or 300-year-old ginseng, even 100-year-old ginseng is a rare item. She doesn't have many in her warehouse.

Wang Xianrong replied, "Sending this return gift to the princess is not entirely to express my gratitude, but rather because I have a favor to ask of her."

"What is it? Tell me."

Wang Xianrong paused, looking somewhat embarrassed. After hesitating for a long time, she finally spoke: "Actually, it's not a big deal. I'm already twenty years old this year, not young anymore. My family all think that I should have a child."

Qin Yizhen was stunned.

Wang Xianrong continued, "But the Marquis has never liked to trespass into the inner courtyard. Even when he does come, he only visits the Princess at Chunxie Courtyard, as if we concubines do not exist. I was thinking, could the Marquis stay with me for a few days?"

So it turns out she wanted a child.

For some reason, Qin Yi felt a little uncomfortable.

The discomfort was too minor to affect her. She said, "What you say makes sense, but the Marquis is unwilling to go, so there's nothing I can do."

Cheng Yan didn't want to go to his concubine's room. Did she think she could force him to go?

"I have tried to advise him before, but every time I do, he not only doesn't listen, he gets angry."

Wang Xianrong's eyes flickered slightly, but she said, "But times have changed. The Marquis is twenty-four this year and may also want to have an offspring. Why don't you mention it to the Marquis, Princess? Whether it works out or not, I will be extremely grateful."

"I just don't know if the Marquis will be angry about this. Please accept these two ginseng roots, Princess. If things go well, they will be a token of my gratitude; if things don't go well, they will be an apology."