Yuan Qingling was still at Mrs. Yuan’s place when Mr. Sue came to visit.
Mr. Sue was Queen Mother’s younger brother and had been conferred the title. The Sue family did not have many capable people in the past few years, but there were still three pounds of nails on the rotten boat. After all, one was Queen Mother and the other was Queen Xian. They were all capable people.
When Mr. Sue arrived at Lord Yuan’s Mansion, he went straight to the point and said that Yu Wenhao was going to marry a second wife . Furthermore, he always brought Queen Mother out with his words. When Yu Wenhao marry a second wife, Princess Chu and Lord Yuan’s Mansion would sincerely bless him.
When Lord Yuan heard that Prince Wenhao was going to marry the daughter of the Chu family as a second wife , his heart had long turned to ashes. If he had known earlier, he would not have planned the Princess’ Manor.
Now that Prince Wenhao had not fawned over and offended the Chu family, he had really lost his daughter and had suffered a double penalty.
In the face of Mr. Sue’s threat, he could only say sincerely, “Mr. Sue, don’t worry. I can guarantee that the princess is also happy. After all, after Miss Chu entered the manor, they called each other sisters. In the future, they will serve His Highness together. They can be considered a family.”
Mr. Sue said lightly, “you are a sensible person. With your words, Queen Mother and Queen Xian will be at ease. Don’t worry. Queen Xian will remember what happened to you and will not let you suffer for nothing.”
Lord Yuan smiled bitterly. How could Queen Xian help him? Even Queen Mother had no right to interfere in court affairs. The Sue family was not as capable as the Chu family. Now, half of North Tang’s land belonged to the Chu family.
However, he did not dare say that on the surface. He could only pretend to be surprised and bow repeatedly. “Thanks, Queen Mother. Thanks, Queen Xian.”
Mr. Sue left with satisfaction.
Yuan Qingling was stopped by two guards when she walked out of Mrs. Yuan’s room. He “invited” her directly to the study. The old maid also took Lu Ya to have some snacks first and did not allow her to follow Yuan Qingling.
This time, Lord Yuan flew into a rage. “Let me ask you. Tell me the truth. Did you get kicked out of the imperial palace because you opposed Prince Wenhao marrying a second wife? Did you offend Queen Xian because of this?”
Yuan Qingling was already angry when she was carried over. When she heard his fierce questioning, her face darkened. “So what if it’s true or not?”
“So what?” Seeing that she did not repent at all and still dared to shout at him, the anger in Lord Yuan’s belly burst out instantly. He raised his hand and was about to slap her.
The moment he raised his hand, Yuan Qingling said coldly, “I have to see Prince Wenhao later. Father can just hit me.”
The raised hand fell stiffly, but it was hard to hide his anger. “How can I have a daughter as stupid as you? You should raise your hand to agree that Prince Wenhao wants to marry the daughter of the Chu family. You should even help him many times to relieve the Chu family’s resentment. If you want to give up the position of the main wife, you must give up.”
Yuan Qingling said coldly, “I can’t wait for Your Highness to marry a second wife. Not to mention the position of the first wife, even if he divorce me, I have no objection. Father, tell the Chu family that Yuan Qingling keeps her promise.”
After finishing her words, she took a step back as a courtesy. “I’ll go back first. His Highness is not feeling well recently, so I have to go back to take care of him.”
While Lord Yuan in stunned, Yuan Qingling opened the door and went out.
Lord Yuan couldn’t believe what Yuan Qingling had said. She didn’t mind if she divorced her. However, back then, she had even begged for Yu Wenhao before.
“Now she has changed her mind?”
No matter what, Lord Yuan heaved a sigh of relief.
When he thought back to the dangerous military journey, he broke out in a cold sweat.
At that time, Retired Emperor valued Prince Wenhao very much. Prince Wenhao also had military achievements, so he had a high chance of becoming the crown prince. That was why he would risk offending the Chu family.
However, Prince Wenhao had been punished by the Emperor because of this. Furthermore, Retired Emperor’s condition had worsened. It was almost impossible for Yu Wenhao to be crowned Crown Prince.
If Yuan Qingling volunteered to go, perhaps the Chu family would be able to vent their anger. In the future, he would fawn over them more often. If he did not look forward to the Chu family’s support, he would wish that they would not treat him as a thorn in his side. Then, he would pray for blessings.
As for Yuan Qingling’s request to come back and marry into a small family, it could be considered a good fortune.
Thinking of this, Lord Yuan was greatly relaxed.
However, he had to take the initiative in this matter. In order to save the face of both sides, he could not offend Yu Wenhao. What excuse should he use to beg for forgiveness?
If he did not embarrass Yu Wenhao and Lord Yuan’s Mansion, he would have to sacrifice Yuan Qingling.
A trace of hatred flashed through his eyes and he said, “Come on, invite Second Old Madam.”
In less than three days after Yuan Qingling returned to the mansion, rumors spread in the capital city that Yuan Qingling returned to the Lord Protector’s Manor to ask the Second Madam to find a good doctor. However, she was diagnosed that she had congenital disease and could not get pregnant.
The people in the shop said that the news was true. It was spread by the people around the Second Madam of the Lord Protector’s Manor.
By the time Yuan Qingling heard the news, it was already three days later.
It was Lu Ya who went out to buy needlework and came back to inform Yuan Qingling about this rumor.
Lu Ya was very angry. She had accompanied Yuan Qingling back to the mansion that day. How could she have invited any good doctors?
After hearing this, Yuan Qingling just smiled faintly. She was clear-minded and had already knew the plan in Lord Yuan mind.
She was now an abandoned guy of Lord Yuan’s Mansion and she could not help the Lord Yuan’s Mansion. However, as a consort in the King’s Manor, she was blocked by the Chu family. If Lord Yuan wanted to curry favor with the Chu family, Lord Yuan had to abandon her.
She found an excuse and asked for leaving, which could be regarded as a great gift for the Chu family.
The Chu family had not officially gotten married, probably because they did not want Chu Yangming to be a second consort after she got married. If she married into the Chu family, it would be another story.
Lord Yuan was good at flattering.
If this thought was used for the sake of the country and the people, he could achieve a lot more than today’s achievement.
Princess, why aren’t you angry? Everyone outside is talking nonsense. Lu Ya said indignantly. Although she did not like princess before, she had changed her attitude a lot now. Because princess also had changed. Now, she really regarded princess as her master and could not allow others to slander her.
Yuan Qingling smiled and said, “If you know it’s nonsense, why are you so angry? l don’t are care about others like.”
Lu Ya let out a sigh and said, “This nonsense will damage my reputation.”
Yuan Qingling knew that for a woman, the biggest insult was to lose chastity and give birth to children.
This time, Lord Yuan had made a vicious move.
Although Yuan Qingling didn’t treat Lord Yuan as a father, she couldn’t help but feel sad. If the original owner was still alive, how could she be sad?
She was his biological daughter!
For the future of his career, he would not recognize his relatives.
Nurse Xi listened to the conversation between the two of them and glanced at Yuan Qingling indifferently. Her eyes were deep in thought, but she didn’t say anything.
After recovering from his injury for a few days, Yu Wenhao had recovered a lot. Emperor Mingyuan ordered an imperial physician to take care of him in the manor, so naturally, there was nothing to do with Yuan Qingling. They had not seen each other for a few days after leaving the imperial palace.
Life was peaceful.
However, this peaceful day would soon come to an end.
On the fifth day after he left the imperial palace, Emperor Mingyuan ordered him to meet Yuan Qingling in the imperial palace immediately.