Now that they've been found out, they have to play the victim to get attention.
Qin Li clung to Madam Qin like a big dog.
Madam Qin said, "If you were going out, you would definitely have told me in advance; when I went to see the Princess today, she seemed very calm, so I vaguely guessed that you might have already resolved this matter."
Of course, the likelihood of proactively resolving the issue is low; a reactive approach is more probable.
Considering his refusal to appear, Madam Qin, who knew his personality very well, guessed the likely explanation.
"To be able to guess that, my Yaoyao, you truly are the most intelligent person in the world."
Madam Qin had been worn down by him to the point of losing her temper.
I initially thought I was unwavering in my commitment, having suffered with men before, and that I wouldn't fall into the same trap twice. But in the end, he wore me down and made me waver.
This has been their way of getting along from the very beginning.
However, Madam Qin didn't tell him was that, most importantly, she had an "informant" by his side.
How much imagination do you need to guess that he got beaten up and his head turned into a pig's head?
Madam Qin told him about Tang Zhuyun's promise to help with the medical treatment.
Qin Li: "No need to look anymore, it must be something wrong with me, it's incurable. Why don't we adopt one? Wouldn't that make one a member of the Qin Family? My second brother and sister-in-law would be more than willing!"
If someone wants their son to be the heir apparent, and a future marquis, how could the other party possibly object?
It was Madam Qin was unwilling.
Zidu will be filial, so why would you support someone else's?
If it's confirmed that the two of them cannot have children, she thinks it's best to simply relinquish the position of heir apparent and let the two of them live a life of leisure.
Now that there is this faint hope of Tang Zhuyun, they are determined to give it a try, since it also involves other people in the mansion, such as Madam Lu's future.
Madam Qin said calmly, "I know, you just think I'm infertile and want to take the blame yourself, so you refuse to go see a doctor, isn't that right?"
Qin Li looked embarrassed after being exposed.
"Yaoyao, really, having you is enough for me."
As one of the Four Young Masters of the Capital and the heir of the Marquis of Pingyang's Residence's mansion, Qin Li has never lacked suitors.
But the only one who could move his heart was Madam Qin.
So even though she was of lowly status, even though she was a discarded woman, Qin Li was determined to overcome all difficulties and bring her to his side.
The only flaw is this child.
"One can't be so selfish," Madam Qin said. "I also have brothers and sisters. I'm afraid that neglecting your sisters will bring retribution on my brothers in the future."
If there's really no other way, then so be it.
But since there is hope, what's wrong with bowing your head?
"Let's give it a try," Madam Qin said. "You've had such a tough journey, and it hasn't been easy for me either. I hope we can spend the rest of our lives as ordinary people, no longer being outsiders."
Before she could even react, Qin Li's eyes welled up with tears.
Madam Qin: "... Don't cry!"
Qin Li: "Yaoyao, I--"
You'd look even uglier if you cried.
Qin Li: "..."
His Yaoyao, what a cruel heart!
"Yaoyao, it hurts so much."
Even the most stubborn Madam Qin softened in his presence and couldn't help but ask, "Where does it still hurt? Let me see."
"It hurts here, it hurts there, it hurts everywhere. Let me take off my clothes so you can see."
Before Madam Qin could object, Qin Li had already stripped himself naked with lightning speed.
Madam Qin could not bear to look at it.
"This hurts the most..."
"Why doesn't the Prince of Jin castrate you!" Madam Qin said through gritted teeth.
Qin Li: "Don't mention him. That couple are scoundrels, neither of them is any good!"
They're still arguing! They're still breaking up!
The Prince of Prince of Jin's beating was at least a matter of open and aboveboard, but the Consort of the Prince of Jin was despicable for actually slandering her as infertile?
Who can't give birth?
Give birth now!
Madam Qin disagreed.
Qin Li: Why?
Madam Qin: I really can't bring myself to kiss you like this.
Qin Li withered away.
Madam Qin applied the medicine to his wound, forced him to put his clothes back on, and then looked at him sternly, saying, "Sit properly and let's get down to business!"
Qin Li reluctantly released her hand. "Go on," he said.
"None of your former maids ever got pregnant?"
Qin Li felt a chill run down his spine; this was a death trap.
He deeply regretted it now. Why had he insisted on confessing to her that he had once had a concubine?
Actually, at that time, it was Lady Pingyang who, seeing that he was getting old, bestowed her head maidservant upon him.
Qin Li was only fifteen years old at the time, a time when curiosity was at its peak.
Such things were commonplace for scions of prominent families.
Qin Li accepted it, but the maidservant tortured him on the bed, which dampened his enthusiasm.
Later, the maid confessed that she had a lover and wanted to redeem herself and leave.
Qin Li then bestowed a dowry upon the woman and married her off, losing much interest in women afterward.
He doesn't like to force others.
Well, except for the fact that he insisted on forcing Madam Qin into his arms.
This matter can't be hidden any longer, since it's been made public.
So Qin Li confessed to Madam Qin.
Madam Qin didn't mind, after all, those were things that happened before the two of them met; moreover, she only had one concubine, and that was a gift from an elder, which was considered quite virtuous for someone of Qin Li's status.
When Qin Li heard her bring it up again, she felt as wronged as Dou E in the heat of summer, "I've already told you, it was just once, how could I be pregnant?"
Madam Qin: "I don't care how many times I've asked, I just want to know, did you give her contraceptives? Or has she simply not gotten pregnant?"
She trusted Qin Li about other things, but this matter was hard to say.
After all, this person would do anything to please me, so it's not surprising that he would lie about this.
Qin Li: I really didn't.
Madam Qin: I really don't mind.
After a final tug-of-war, Qin Li got angry, pulled the covers over his head, and ignored Madam Qin.
Madam Qin shook her head helplessly and said softly, "It was my fault. I was too hasty. I just can't believe you could have a problem?"
Well, not bad at all.
Qin Li pulled back the covers, her eyes wide with surprise. "What do you mean 'not bad'? Mine was 'quite good'!"
Madam Qin shook her head. "Alright, that's enough arguing."
"What do you mean by shaking your head?" Qin Li was displeased.
Madam Qin: "My shaking my head means I was wrong. Alright, stop making a fuss. Arrange it as soon as possible so Her Majesty can take a look at you."
"So eager to have my child?" Qin Li was also a master of self-conquest.
Madam Qin said, "I think that Her Highness the Princess Consort may not have time in the future. The affairs of the Prince's residence are unlikely to be resolved anytime soon..."