Tang Zhuyun yawned as she dressed and asked, "Are you here to seek my medical help again?"
"Of course," Xiu'er said, "It couldn't be that she's after your good looks!"
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
That's absolutely right. Especially since Qin Li had just been beaten to a pulp, and Madam Qin was still able to speak so politely when she came to our door, she must have something to ask of us.
Children are indeed the lifeblood of women in this era.
"Do you want to see him or not?" Xiu'er asked while deftly tidying the bedding. "If you don't want to see him, I'll find a way to get rid of him for you."
"Are you going to use a big broom to get rid of me?" Tang Zhuyun laughed, casually putting her hair up and starting to wash it.
"Of course not. How can you treat people who care about their reputation and those who don't? People who care about their reputation will lose face and leave if you make a few sarcastic remarks."
Tang Zhuyun said, "Let's meet."
"Why don't you hold a grudge anymore?"
"Am I that vengeful?" Tang Zhuyun retorted.
"If you don't hold grudges, are you even human?"
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Xiu'er argued vehemently, "Zidu said, 'If you repay evil with kindness, what will you repay kindness with?'"
"Then let's meet anyway."
Are you afraid of putting your wife in a difficult position?
"It was already reported last night."
After hearing Tang Zhuyun's explanation, Xiu'er couldn't help but complain, "Your Highness, why didn't you take me with you to such a fun activity?"
Tang Zhuyun smiled and said, "I didn't know either before I went!"
Xiu'er muttered under her breath, "Next time, please don't forget your servant."
"Next time?" Tang Zhuyun was speechless. "Where would there be a next time?"
"Of course! Zong Heng is there too!"
That one deserves a beating even more.
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Xiu'er said, "Please remember to remind the Prince not to forget him."
Tang Zhuyun: "Alright."
After washing up and quickly eating a few bites of food, Tang Zhuyun went to Meng Yulan's courtyard.
Upon seeing her, Madam Qin rose and bowed, her expression apologetic. "Your Majesty, I am truly sorry for causing you so much trouble."
Tang Zhuyun didn't speak and sat down in silence.
Madam Qin bowed again. "Since the grave mistake has already been made, we can only do our best to make amends."
It turned out that she had found out who had given Qin Li the handkerchief that day.
Tang Zhuyun was pleasantly surprised.
Indeed, having skill and ability has little to do with one's background.
Madam Qin at least managed her own little plot of land very well.
Madam Qin said, "... It's not that I'm shirking responsibility, but I'm afraid you'll be deceived. The person who delivered the handkerchief was a maid from the Prince's mansion."
Those were Nanny Rong's people.
Madam Qin said, "But that maidservant was redeemed from the Prince's mansion and married two years ago. I don't know why she's still involved in this matter. But it probably comes down to 'profit'."
"Your Majesty, it is my fault for not investigating properly, which has caused you to suffer such an unjust accusation," she said earnestly. "I have already spoken with the Heir Apparent and asked him to go before the Prince and explain the situation clearly."
"However," Madam Qin said apologetically, bowing her head, "The young master has urgent business to attend to in the capital today and will not be back for several days. I was afraid you would worry, so I came to tell you as soon as I received the news."
Tang Zhuyun almost burst out laughing.
Is there an urgent matter requiring me to leave Beijing?
Qin Li is quite good at pretending; he's probably afraid that Madam Qin will see his pig-faced appearance.
One doesn't hit a smiling face, and Tang Zhuyun knew that if her prince made a foolish mistake, this was probably the best she could do.
So she smiled and said, "Madam Qin, you flatter me."
Madam Lu, standing nearby, was already showing signs of impatience and kept giving Meng Yulan meaningful glances.
Tang Zhuyun knew that what she was concerned about was also Madam Qin's pregnancy.
Tang Zhuyun stopped hesitating and brought up the matter herself.
"Madam Qin, you are indeed in good health. Wait... wait until the young master is finished with his work, then bring him to our house so I can take a look at him."
Qin Li, no matter how arrogant you are, won't you still end up in my hands?
Let you be arrogant!
Can't Zidu, useless, huh!
Madam Qin was quite frank. She bowed and thanked Tang Zhuyun, saying, "I've been seeking medical help for so long, I almost vomit from the smell of medicine, but there's been no solution. I had no choice but to turn to Your Majesty... Especially after what happened, I really have no face to face Your Majesty."
Tang Zhuyun waved her hand. "It's all because men act stupidly. Let's just get along properly."
Madam Qin was taken aback for a moment, then broke into a hearty laugh, clearly feeling closer to the other woman because of those words.
After leaving the Tang Family, Madam Lu felt a great weight lifted from her shoulders.
She whispered to Madam Qin, "Since Her Highness the Princess has agreed, there is hope for the child."
Madam Qin said calmly, "Do your best and leave the rest to fate."
She was aware of Madam Lu's ulterior motives, but the suffering of women in the world is mostly the same.
Who doesn't rely on their maternal family?
She didn't rely on anyone, so she was grateful to Qin Li and willing to understand his sister.
Madam Lu said, "In that case, I'll head back now. My mother-in-law isn't happy that I keep coming out."
"Um."
After escorting Madam Lu back to the Lu residence, Madam Qin's maid asked, "Madam, shall we return to the residence or go check on the shop?"
Although Madam Qin married into the Marquis's family, her family's shops remained open and she still had to take care of them.
Madam Qin said, "I won't go back to the manor, nor will I go to the shop."
The maid looked bewildered.
"The deceased son's private residence."
The maid's face showed surprise.
Does the crown prince still have a private residence?
Could it be that the Crown Prince is keeping a mistress?
This Crown Prince's wife, though of humble origins, is not to be underestimated; the Crown Prince fears her like a tiger, yet loves her deeply.
If he really had a mistress, wouldn't that cause a huge uproar?
Madam Qin said, "I know where it is. Let them go."
"Yes."
The maid was filled with anxiety the whole way, fearing that she would become cannon fodder. She could only silently pray that her masters would not be caught in the crossfire.
They soon arrived at a mansion. Madam Qin alighted from the carriage, and the two servants of Qin Li were standing at the gate talking to her.
The two men's expressions changed when they saw Madam Qin, and they hurriedly came to greet her.
"Madam, the young master is not here."
"Madam, the young master is here."
After they finished speaking, they looked at each other.
"Didn't the Crown Prince give instructions?"
"With Madam here, how dare you lie?"
The two then blamed each other.
Madam Qin ignored them and went straight in through the door.
The two women, heads bowed, followed the maid inside.
Qin Li's face was swollen and painful; he was cursing inside the house.
"Don't hit someone in the face, no wonder Prince of Jin has such a bad reputation!"
This prevented him from returning home to be with his wife for several days, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became.
"You believe everything you hear? You've really messed with us this time, haven't you?"
Qin Li froze, then stood up and yelled, "Who tipped you off? Let me find out..."
How are you?
"I... I commend him! Yaoyao, what brings you here?"
"I guessed you'd probably been punished by the Prince of Jin, and I was right."
"Oh? So smart!" Qin Li and hugged her waist from behind. "Yaoyao, it hurts."
(I'll be a little late today due to some things, but there will be two more updates.)