Rumor Has It That I’m Pregnant with His Highness’ Child - Chapter 357
Chapter 357: Unspeakable Secret
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Noble Consort Shu’s suggestion gave Princess Tao Ran hope again.
As long as she could succeed with Xiao Juan, she did not have to be sent to a marriage alliance. Moreover, she could take this opportunity to marry Xiao Juan. It could be said to be killing two birds with one stone.
So after she left the Startling Palace, she couldn’t wait to find the old emperor and express her wishes to him.
“What Father said to me last night was thought-provoking. When I returned, I reflected on it for the entire night. I already know my mistake. I’m willing to go to the Chen Nation to reconcile.”
Hearing this, the old emperor was very relieved. A smile bloomed on his old face.
“It’s best if you can get over it. Don’t worry, I will remember your contributions to the Dayan. I won’t mistreat you.”
“Later, I will issue a decree to promote your mother. You can ask for anything.
As long as it’s within a reasonable range, I can satisfy you.”
Princess Tao Ran said, “I don’t ask for anything else. I just hope that you can allow Duke Lang to escort me to the Chen Nation.”
The old emperor’s smile faded. “You still haven’t given up on Xiao Juan?”
Princess Tao Ran sobbed.
“I’ve liked him for more than ten years. How could I give up such a deep relationship so easily?”
“However, Father, don’t worry. I’ve already recognized the reality and am willing to go to the Chen Nation to marry.”
“There is no longer any possibility between me and Duke Lang. I wanted Duke
Lang to lead the convoy to send the bride off because I wanted to take this
“opportunity to say goodbye to him completely.”
“Only then can I fulfill my last wish for him. Father, please fulfill it.”
With that, she lifted her skirt slightly and knelt down. Tears rolled down her cheeks, making her look very pitiful.
Seeing this, the old emperor could not bear it.
It was indeed unfair for her to marry an old man.
Now that she had only made this request, rejecting her would seem too unreasonable.
Finally, the old emperor let out a long sigh.
“Forget it. Since you insist on letting Xiao Juan escort you, I’ll agree to your request. I hope you can do as you say and not cause any more trouble.” Princess Tao Ran was overjoyed and hurriedly kowtowed to thank him.
“Thank you, Father! I won’t let you down!”
After Princess Tao Ran left, Wei Huai’en served warm water and pills. “Your Majesty, it’s time to take your medicine.”
The old emperor took the cup and swallowed the pill in the hot spring water.
Wei Huai’en asked, “Does Your Majesty think what Princess Tao Ran just said is true?”
The old emperor put down his cup and replied casually.
“Who knows?”
Wei Huai’en said, “If Princess Tao Ran still refuses to give up on Duke Lang and wants to use this opportunity to have something happen with him, won’t it ruin the marriage?”
He did not care what would happen between Princess Tao Ran and Duke Lang. He just did not want Princess Tao Ran to stay in Dayan anymore.
That day, Princess Tao Ran publicly humiliated him, so he wanted her to suffer in the Chen Nation!
The old emperor spoke calmly.
“You underestimate Xiao Juan. If he could not even deal with Tao Ran, how could he manage such a huge Justice Department?”
“I agreed to let Xiao Juan escort Tao Ran to the Chen Nation because I wanted Tao Ran to recognize the reality. No matter how she tries, it’s impossible for her to take Xiao Juan down.”
“This way, she will completely give up and marry into the Chen Nation obediently.”
Wei Huai En understood. “Your Majesty is so thoughtful!”
Inside the Justice Department, Yan Nanguan hurriedly found Duke Lang and reported in a low voice.
“Last night, at midnight, the Sixth Prince secretly went to the guest house where the Chen Nation’s diplomatic mission was staying.”
Ever since Xiao Juan suspected Noble Consort Shu, he had been paying attention to Noble Consort Shu’s actions. However, because Noble Consort Shu was in the harem, the investigations of the Justice Department could not reach the palace, so he could only shift his target to the Sixth Prince.
These few days, Yan Nanguan had been secretly monitoring the Sixth Prince.
Originally, everything was normal. The Sixth Prince did not do anything abnormal until last night.
Although Dayan and the Chen Nation were on good terms on the surface, they were still wary of each other in private.
For the Sixth Prince of Dayan suddenly to visit the Ninth Prince of the Chen Nation in the middle of the night, there must be some unspeakable secret between the two of them.
Xiao Juan looked thoughtful.
“What’s Shen Rui’s motive for looking for Han Chengxi?”
Yan Nanguan could not answer this question.
He said truthfully, “That guest house has been booked by the Chen Nation’s diplomatic mission. They have people inside and outside. Our spies can’t be inserted, so we have no way of knowing what they said in the guest house.”
Xiao Juan said, “Continue to watch them and wait and see.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
As soon as Yan Nanguan left, Yu Niaoniao walked in.
Seeing her stern face, Xiao Juan asked.
“What’s wrong? Who made you unhappy?”
Yu Niaoniao said angrily, “I saw Pan Dafu just now. He told me that there have been new rumors in the Imperial Capital recently.”
Xiao Juan asked, “Is someone talking about you and me again?”
Yu Niaoniao said, “That’s right! They said that I’m a shrew who doesn’t know the big picture. I can’t bear children myself and won’t let you take concubines. You’re really unlucky to marry me!”
She knew in her heart that the reason why those people outside said that about her was that she had rejected the beauty the emperor had bestowed on Duke Lang at the banquet last night.
In this world, women were required to be obedient and tolerant.
It was her fault for being so unwilling to share her husband and the world could condemn her openly.
Actually, when she deliberately pretended to cry and pulled Xiao Juan last night to prevent him from accepting the reward of a beauty, she was already mentally prepared to be scolded.
However, when she really heard those condemning comments, she was still a little unhappy.
Xiao Juan said in a low voice, “I’ll get someone to investigate and see who’s gossiping behind my back.”
Yu Niaoniao quickly stopped him.
“Forget it. They’re all people with nothing better to do. Why waste precious time and energy on such people? Ignore them.”
The Eagle Guards were busy every day. She did not want to add to their workload over such a small matter.
Anyway, she would not lose anything if she was scolded.
In a few days, everyone would naturally forget about this matter.
Xiao Juan looked at her. “But don’t you feel terrible?”
Yu Niaoniao said, “Of course, I feel uncomfortable being scolded but other than scolding me a few times, what can they do? Anyway, you won’t divorce me. I’m still the Princess Consort of Lang County. When they see me later, they still have to be polite.”
She put her hands on her hips and raised her chin, looking smug.
She looked like a cute little fox basking in a tiger’s might.
Xiao Juan’s gaze on her involuntarily softened.
What he admired most was her open and optimistic nature no matter what happened.
It was as if in her heart, there was no problem in the world that could trap her.
His mood improved with her..
