"Wu Zhenhai is gay."
Tang Zhuyun's beautiful eyes widened instantly. "Where did this homosexual have a daughter?"
Is it true that women are only there to carry on the family line, while men are their true love?
Uncle Wu, no, maybe even Grandpa Wu, you're being a bit too uninhibited.
Although many wealthy and powerful people in this era also indulge in male sexuality, those who can be considered homosexuals are extremely rare.
The Prince of Jin said, "Wu Zhenhai's first wife bore him a son and a daughter. His daughter is already married, his son is fifteen, and his other son, born out of wedlock, is only a few years old this year."
Tang Zhuyun thought of Zhou Xu and suddenly felt a tightness in her chest.
She even hoped that what Zhou Xu said was a lie.
If it's true...
A girl with nowhere else to turn is lucky to have any lifeline she can grasp; she has no room to be picky.
Finding someone with such a family situation is probably considered relatively easy.
"The original wife?" Tang Zhuyun belatedly realized a key point. "How did she become the original wife?"
His first wife died during childbirth when he was giving birth to their first son, and he never took a concubine afterward.
"If you didn't take a concubine, where would your youngest son come from?"
"A maidservant conceived after climbing into the bedchamber; the mother was aborted, but the child remained."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
It takes two to tango; he can't control his lower body, and now it's all the maid's fault. Bah!
Clearly, this Wu Zhenhai is no good.
"Wu Zhenhai has been a widower for many years," said Prince of Jin. "Everyone suspects he has a hidden illness, and even his youngest son is suspected to be the result of a maid's deliberate act to dispel the rumors."
Tang Zhuyun: Goodness, I never expected this plot to happen.
"So, did you check to see if there were any hidden illnesses?"
Seeing her intently eating the melon, the Prince of Jin couldn't help but touch her face and chuckle, "Isn't this your specialty?"
Tang Zhuyun: "... That seems to make sense too."
However, the weakness of some men, such as the Seventh Prince who indulged in excessive sexual activity, is obvious at a glance.
"... However, some cases can only be detected by palpating the pulse."
"There's no need to treat him," said the Prince of Jin. "His ability to have sexual intercourse doesn't affect whether he's friend or foe."
"That's true. Where were we again?" Tang Cha was so engrossed in eating the melon that he was jumping around a bit, and now he was a little confused, having forgotten where the first piece of gossip came from.
"Cut sleeve." The Prince of Jin had already figured out her "needs" very well.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Tang Zhuyun's eyes lit up. "If you didn't say whether it was okay or not, how did it suddenly become a homosexual relationship?"
Does it not work on women, but it works on men?
"Last year, he was caught with a handsome young man at an inn... He eventually admitted it. He even accepted men offered to him."
Therefore, Wu Zhenhai is already public knowledge.
Tang Zhuyun was greatly shocked.
So, Zhou Xu is lying?
The Prince of Jin said, "I think she's lying."
"But I think what she said sounds quite plausible."
Does pregnancy cause a decline in intelligence, and also impair one's ability to judge people?
Tang Zhuyun doubted herself.
She had already helped Zhou Xu overcome her heartache, and then this girl started telling her stories?
However, storytelling doesn't require such self-degradation.
After all, this is ancient times, where reputation reigns supreme!
"Wu Zhenhai is gay or not, I don't know," said Prince of Jin, "But do you think he would risk having an affair with a girl from the upper class?"
Tang Zhuyun thought about it and realized that it made sense.
An older man's first thought is always about profit.
They've passed the age of hormones raging; now, calculation trumps everything.
"Let's wait and see," Tang Zhuyun said, resting her chin on her hand. "I even had a guard go with them. Let's see how Zhou Xu explains herself."
"Hmm." The Prince of Jin smiled and stroked her hair. "You're pregnant; you shouldn't be thinking so much."
"It's nothing," Tang Zhuyun said. "It's just that I originally thought I might be able to help you, but now I'm inevitably a little frustrated."
She was telling the truth.
"Having you by my side is the best help you can give me." The Prince of Jin pressed his face against hers. "A-Yun, you and the children are all I have left."
Tang Zhuyun was incredibly soft-hearted.
She reached out and hugged the Prince of Jin of Jin's waist. "I'll stay with you. We'll find your mother-in-law together. If one year isn't enough, then two years; if two years isn't enough, then three to five years. We'll never give up."
"Mmm." The Prince of Jin embraced her, remaining silent for a long time, until—
"A-Yun!" The Prince of Jin's voice suddenly changed, filled with an unbelievable happiness.
"Yes," Tang Zhuyun was also surprised, and took his hand to place on her abdomen, "I feel sorry for you."
The Prince of Jin squatted down and pressed his face against her lower abdomen.
However, the baby in her womb stopped moving.
"Aren't you silly?" Tang Zhuyun said with a smile. "I'm a little tired. Let's wash up, lie down, and talk."
"Good."
She was combing her hair when she heard the maid's voice outside.
The Prince of Jin went out for a short while, then returned quickly with a strange expression.
"What's wrong?" Tang Zhuyun asked with a smile.
"The guards who were following Zhou Xu have returned."
"Then what?"
"The guard said that she was indeed taken away by Wu Zhenhai. But..."
"Um?"
Wu Zhenhai seemed unaware of her visit to the Prince's residence, assuming that Zhou Xu had escaped to meet him in secret.
The Prince of Jin was shocked because the Wu Zhenhai he knew was vastly different from the Wu Zhenhai described by Zhou Xu.
He's starting to doubt his subordinates' abilities.
Tang Zhuyun said, "Does that mean that Zhou Xu might actually be able to help?"
The Prince of Jin nodded and said, "Let's see."
"What should we do with Concubine Yu?" Tang Zhuyun asked. "Should we keep her outside or keep her under our noses?"
"Put her in the Prince's mansion, away from you. Leave this to me!"
It's not that we necessarily expect Zhou Xu to be able to influence Wu Zhenhai, but even if she provides some assistance, it's better to accept it.
Therefore Concubine Yu became valuable.
"What if the Zhou Residence finds out?" Tang Zhuyun still had doubts.
"You yourself said she's mentally unstable," Prince of Jin said calmly. "My queen is beautiful and kind-hearted. She took in a mentally unstable woman, and her family came looking for her. Shouldn't we be grateful?"
Tang Zhuyun gave a thumbs up. "I love the way you lie with such a straight face."
The Prince of Jin embraced her. "A-Yun is truly my lucky star."
"How will you reward me?" Tang Zhuyun raised her eyebrows smugly.
The Prince of Jin lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "Tell me."
"Do your best?" Tang Zhuyun tugged at his belt.
The Prince of Jin laughed heartily, "Little Yellow Bead."
"Enjoy life while you can," Tang Zhuyun said matter-of-factly. "You'll be useless when you get old."
An image of a grumpy old man with age spots and white hair inexplicably appeared in her mind— the Wu Zhenhai she imagined.
No, quickly hug her prince to calm him down.
Meanwhile, Zhou Xu was getting close to Wu Zhenhai.
"Have you missed me?" Wu Zhenhai pinched her cheek.
Zhou Xu raised her finger and tapped his Adam's apple. "Uncle Wu, what do you think?"
Her lips moved slightly, her eyes sparkling, her beauty captivating and alluring.