bookpower Chapter 59: 59 Ah Jiu and I Are Connected by Heart
Chapter 59: 59 Ah Jiu and I Are Connected by Heart
Chapter 59: Chapter 59 Ah Jiu and I Are Connected by Heart
Her cheeks slightly reddened, Murong Jiu hurriedly cast aside the images in her mind, telling herself not to continue thinking about them.
There wasn’t much change in her expression, which likely disappointed Fu Baozhu, who had hoped to see her lose her composure.
“Zhen Zhu, go and ask...”
Murong Jiu hadn’t finished speaking when Eunuch Shi came over.
“Princess Consort, the Prince has sent this old servant to tell you that your seventh sister has already left the Prince Mansion, and you needn’t worry.”
Although Murong Jiu had her suspicions, she didn’t ask further in front of Fu Baozhu, only nodding her head and saying, “I understand, thank you Eunuch for making the trip especially.”
...
“It’s what I should do, what I should do.”
Fu Baozhu, itching with curiosity, was dying to know more, but seeing that she couldn’t get anything out of Murong Jiu, naturally, she didn’t care to stay any longer and left with Nanny Fan.
After returning to the mansion, Nanny Fan immediately sent someone to Marquis Mansion to inquire about Murong Qian.
It was almost dark when the news finally came from Marquis Mansion.
“What, what? Murong Qian is pregnant?”
Fu Baozhu’s eyes widened, her voice drawn out in disbelief.
An unmarried young lady, without even a fiancé, yet pregnant—this was a shockingly scandalous matter no matter where it occurred.
“Could the child be Prince Ling’s?”
Otherwise, why would she take a Jade Pendant to see Jun Yuyan?
Thinking of this, Fu Baozhu’s face darkened abruptly.
“Murong Qian isn’t saying anything; whose child it is isn’t clear yet, but it can’t possibly be the Prince’s, otherwise why would he have her whipped?”
Nanny Fan said.
Fu Baozhu squinted her eyes. “Is the child still there?”
Nanny Fan nodded, “It is still there. Marquis Mansion doesn’t dare to abort the child rashly, not being sure whether it’s the Prince’s seed or not. But they dare not proclaim it either, with so many young ladies in the household yet to be married, it could tarnish the family’s reputation.”
General Fu and the three brothers, including Fu Heng, all smiled.
Fu Han even served Fu Baozhu a bowl full of dishes.
The next day, the General’s Mansion sent over a visitation card.
However, Jun Yuyan had already entered the palace, and although Murong Jiu wanted to personally receive them, she feared it might be inappropriate, so she asked Steward Lin to reply that the Prince would not return to the mansion until the afternoon.
Therefore, General Fu said they would come in the afternoon instead.
Murong Jiu felt inexplicably excited about their forthcoming visit to Prince Mansion; after having lunch she didn’t sleep but asked Chun Tao to help her with makeup and dressing.
“Miss, you should rest a bit. What if you feel unwell later?” Chun Tao said worriedly.
She was afraid the Miss would experience morning sickness during their visit, which would be troublesome.
The Miss had only just started having a few days of peace in the Prince Mansion, and Chun Tao worried that she would be driven out.
“I should be fine, I don’t feel any discomfort now.”
Perhaps due to her mood, she didn’t feel nauseous or sick to her stomach at that moment.
The Prince returned from the palace and came to her first.
“I’ve conducted a secret investigation regarding Noble Lady Hui and the exotic fragrance on her, and it indeed originates from the Western Regions. Before entering the palace, she had no scent on her, and her personal maidservant can testify to this. Although she has since been sold off, my people have found her.”
“Have you uncovered who is behind her?” Murong Jiu asked.
“It is the Empress, but I lack conclusive evidence,” he replied.
“Then, how do you plan to disclose this to the Emperor?” she inquired.
Instead, Jun Yuyan asked her, “Ah Jiu, if you were me, what would you do?”
Murong Jiu did not expect him to pose such a question.
After thinking for a moment, she said, “The Emperor currently favors Noble Lady Hui. Rashly exposing the matter may affect the relationship between father and son. Maybe it would be better to find a way to let Noble Lady Hui slip up herself, causing the Emperor to suspect her first. It would be ideal to guide suspicion towards the Empress because, compared to others, the Emperor would likely trust his own judgment more.”
A smile appeared on Jun Yuyan’s face, “Ah Jiu, we truly think alike, I had the same idea.”
His words were spoken with such gentleness that Murong Jiu’s ears blushed crimson.
Luckily, at that moment, someone came to report that General Fu and his family had arrived for their visit.