Huaishang felt that Tang Zhuyun suddenly exuded a murderous intent.
He stared at her blankly, too shocked to speak.
Tang Zhuyun sneered, "If you want to acknowledge our kinship, then you'd better be prepared to fight to the death!"
Huaishang: "Why? Your Highness, isn't recognizing relatives a good thing? I really..."
"This is a blessing that neither Linlin nor I can bear," Tang Zhuyun said resolutely. "Huaishang, you've come a long way; if you insist on ruining your future, then I'll grant your wish!"
Huaishang: What have I done?! What heinous crime have I committed? I even paid a hundred taels of silver in compensation, and this is all I get?
Is there nowhere left to seek justice?!
Tang Zhuyun breathed a small sigh of relief when she saw that he was showing some signs of backing down.
It seems that the Prince of Jin still holds considerable sway over the Huaishang.
Although she and the Prince of Jin disliked each other, even Huaishang might not be fully aware of their true relationship, which is why he was fooled by her.
"Just remember one thing: as long as I'm here, Linlin will always be a child of the Tang Family!"
Huaishang was stunned, looking completely bewildered.
How could things have turned out this way?
He had successfully uncovered the truth, so why wouldn't the princess allow Linlin to acknowledge her family?
He dared not say anything more, after all, he had not yet told the Prince of Jin about this matter, and he could not cause any further trouble.
So he went back to find Nanny Rong, who had been waiting anxiously for him.
Tang Zhuyun slumped her shoulders, only then realizing that her back was drenched in cold sweat.
--There are no secrets in this world that stay hidden forever; her secret could no longer be kept!
Tang Baixin arrived quickly and told her about it.
"A-Yun, why are they investigating you? Is it because you got in someone's way?" Tang Baixin asked.
He couldn't think of any other reason why anyone would want to target Tang Zhuyun.
Seeing Tang Zhuyun's worried expression, he quickly comforted her, "A-Yun, don't worry. Your father and elder brother are here for you. They won't let you and Yanran be bullied. Even if we take a step back, your having a child out of wedlock is already official with the Emperor. You can do whatever you want without fear."
It's just a bit more troublesome...
Tang Zhuyun smiled bitterly to herself; her elder brother was truly too good to her.
But her older brother didn't know what she was worried about.
"Big brother, do you know who Linlin's biological father is?"
Tang Baixin was stunned. "Don't you know him either?"
Tang Zhuyun: "I didn't know her before, but I recognized her as soon as I saw her."
"Who is it?" Tang Baixin tensed up completely.
" On the Huaishang," Tang Zhuyun said, enunciating each word clearly.
Tang Baixin shocked that she opened her mouth wide and couldn't find her own voice for a long time.
"This, this is too much of a coincidence." He unconsciously clasped his hands in front of him, a habitual gesture he made when faced with a difficult situation. "Why did it have to be Huaishang of all people!"
If it were a stranger, never to meet again in this life would be one thing; but on the Huaishang, those were the Prince of Prince of Jin's right-hand men, how could he bear it?
In that instant, an inappropriate thought flashed through Tang Baixin: thankfully, the Prince of Jin was dead.
After a long pause, he said, "A-Yun, don't panic! Your brother will think of a way! Huaishang used to be close to the Seventh Prince, and I've been investigating this matter... At worst, I'll stop investigating. You and Linlin are the most important!"
He also felt that the Prince of Jin's death was suspicious and wanted to avenge his brother-in-law.
Let's forget about it for now.
So be it, a death in vain is a death in vain; after all, the dead cannot be brought back to life.
Tang Zhuyun smiled bitterly, realizing that the Prince of Jin was not dead at all, and that threat had no effect on Huaishang.
"Big brother, don't worry about it, I have a plan," Tang Zhuyun said. "I've already scared him. If all else fails... I have a trump card..."
She simply wanted Tang Baixin to know the truth so that they could work together and avoid unnecessary internal strife within their own family.
"What's your trump card?"
I told you he was trying to sexually assault me.
The Seventh Prince who tried to sexually assault her has already left the capital; Huaishang should really think twice about her own worth!
Offspring are important, but there can be more in the future; however, if one's future is ruined, one may be condemned to a life of hardship.
Tang Baixin surprisingly said, "That's not a bad idea. But A-Yun, let's think about it again. Huaishang hasn't married yet, I wonder if there's a reason... If he continues to not marry and have children, then Linlin being his son seems like a good option..."
"Brother, would you really expect anything from a man who goes on a pleasure boat?"
"But I think Huaishang Shang Ke person, and his reputation is also good..."
"That only proves he's a hypocrite," Tang Zhuyun said. "When Linlin grows up, I won't object to him wanting to return to his family or do whatever he wants; but until he's fifteen, he can only stay by my side."
How could she entrust her child to someone else?
"Brother, just keep this to yourself. Don't worry about it for now. I'll ask for your help if I can't handle it myself."
"Okay. If anything happens, remember to call your older brother. Don't try to handle everything yourself."
"Um!"
On the other side, Huaishang was complaining bitterly to Nanny Rong: "Granny, has Her Highness the Princess gone mad? Why does she want to die with me?"
Is their prince really that despicable?
Tang Zhuyun is now the Princess Linlin. If Linlin is recognized as the Prince's son, he will be the Prince's eldest son and the future heir apparent... What's wrong with that?
Nanny Rong Rong's expression was solemn, and she remained silent for a long time.
Huaishang thought to himself that he might really be destined to remain a bachelor; he simply couldn't understand women's thoughts.
Money is better; you save every penny you have, and it's fair and honest. With women, you give them favors, and they turn around and bite you back—it's too hurtful.
Nanny Rong said, "Go back first, and don't make a fuss. Something's definitely wrong with this; let me think about it some more."
"Oh." Huaishang nodded.
"Also, don't tell anyone about this, and don't try to get close to the Princess Consort again."
Nanny Rong had a vague feeling that they had overlooked something, so she needed to think about it carefully again.
"Good."
"By the way," Nanny Rong asked again, "Where did the Prince go? When will he return?"
Huaishang honestly replied, "The matter from before has suddenly changed; the Prince took Song Jingyang to investigate."
"Won't it be dangerous? Why didn't you come with us?"
"This is the capital, nothing will happen. The Golden Scale Guard are still in our hands," Huaishang said. "I originally wanted to go with them, but the Prince told me to stay and guard the manor."
Sigh, and this is what happened, resulting in this frustrating situation.
He was still wondering what he had done to offend the Princess Consort!
After Huaishang left, Nanny Rong pondered for a moment, but still couldn't resist and went out to find Tang Zhuyun herself.
Tang Zhuyun was talking to Linlin.
"Linlin, what will you do if your biological father comes to claim you one day?"