On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince's Hidden Illness-Chapter 843: Rather Fragile

Her lips trembled as she asked Ye Yiheng, "Does Eighth Brother truly harbor ambitions for the position of Crown Prince?"

Ye Yiheng replied coolly, "I know it’s hard for you to believe, but from what my two brothers-in-law described, it seems largely true."

Ye Jiu, not being foolish, quickly discerned the intricacies involved: "Eighth Brother often befriends me. I’ve always pitied him and indeed have shown him much care. When Father Emperor disapproved of him, I frequently pleaded on his behalf, turning dangers into safety. As a result, his sibling relationship with me is indeed closer than with other brothers and sisters."

"In some ways, he and Sixth Brother are similar, both are disliked by other brothers. But there’s a key difference; Sixth Brother is a legitimate prince, while he is the most humbly born among the bastards." She realized, "Can I think that he saw my good relationship with Sixth Brother, coupled with Father Emperor’s apparent affection for me, hence he chose me among the many siblings?"

Ye Yiheng said, "It’s possible."

Li Yuyue said sternly, "Ah Ju, regardless of why he chose initially, he now schemes to place blame on the elite soldiers, merely to curry favor before the Emperor. Should his plan succeed, never mind elite soldiers leaving the capital, the most immediate consequence would be your divorce from me. Because he intends to pin a charge of treason on the elite soldiers, do you understand?"

These words he hadn’t intended to say, but Ye Jiu only considered the bond of sibling affection, failing to think more deeply, so he had no choice but to speak.

Ye Jiu was taken aback, her eyes widened; it wasn’t just a matter of leaving the capital now.

It concerned the life and death matters of the Prince Zhenbei Mansion!

"I understand now, heartlessness in the Tian Family is ingrained in their bones; Ye Yongwang is no exception. Seeing my long-standing affection for the Princely Heir, he had planned from then on to use me as a stepping stone to frame the Prince Zhenbei Mansion." Ye Jiu suddenly sneered, "Has Ye Yongwang forgotten, I am also part of the Tian Family, equally heartless?"

Now it seemed, the outwardly warm sibling affection was in fact chilling to the bone.

Only now did she realize, the so-called warmth was far less real than Sixth Brother’s discreet aid after watching with cold eyes!

Ye Jiu walked toward Ye Yiheng, tears falling: "Sixth Brother, only you are truly good to me!" She said while leaning towards his shoulder.

Ye Yiheng remained seated, with Ye Jiu standing, only two steps away...

Ye Yiheng quickly raised his hand to hold Ye Jiu’s forehead, preventing her from getting closer, disdainfully saying, "You’re about to be a mother, why are you crying?"

Realizing she was pregnant, he softened his tone as much as possible: "By leaning on me like this, what would your two brothers-in-law think? Especially the eldest brother-in-law."

Ye Jiu sniffled and discontentedly said, "When Yan’er is sad, her brothers gently hug her and pat her shoulder or back to comfort her. I merely want comfort from my brother too."

Ye Yiheng coughed abruptly, exhaled a long breath, and stood to pat her back perfunctorily, "Stop crying. It’s said that mothers who love to cry will have children who love to cry too."

Although she didn’t get to cry on her brother’s shoulder, just having him pat her back left Ye Jiu quite satisfied with a smile.

"Sixth Brother, we’re not solitary anymore, right? You have me as your sister, I have you as my brother, and now the Lai Family has become family with us, so we’re not solitary anymore!"

On hearing this, Ye Yiheng nodded.

Indeed, having Yanyan, receiving the aid of the Lai Family, and having Ye Jiu as a boisterous sister, he wasn’t solitary!

Li Yuyue was pained to speak the truth to Ye Jiu and cause her tears; yet seeing the seemingly indifferent Crown Prince as a gentle person brought him comfort.

After discussing the matters, considering Ye Jiu’s pregnancy and unstable emotions, along with her changed taste making outside meals hard to stomach, the Lai brothers proposed their leave.

Ye Yiheng, wishing to return to the Eastern Palace to be with his Crown Princess Consort, did not keep them, commanding someone to send them from the East Palace, as he himself hurried to the bedroom.

Returning to his room, Leng Yu Yan was already half lying on the bed, napping.

He quietly sat on the edge of the bed, watching her sleep soundly, his heart twisted; she hadn’t slept all night, it was truly difficult for her.

Reflecting on the fact that he caused her injury, he clenched his fists, unable to find medicine in the night, and the visit of the Lai brothers after waking left him no time.

Surveying the room, his gaze fixed on the cabinet with her medicine box. He took it out and carefully searched through several jars of ointment, unsure if he could use them, waiting to ask once she awoke.

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Ye Jiu followed the Lai brothers back to the Prince Zhenbei Mansion.

On the journey, she remained silent.

Knowing she was adjusting her emotions, Li Yuyue did not disturb her.

Realizing she had been deceived by brothers she usually got along with, the sense of loss was indeed hurtful. Thinking this, he drew her into his embrace.

Back at the Mansion, most of Ye Jiu’s desolation had been mended.

As a Heavenly Princess, she had experienced much deceit and trickery from a young age, allowing her to quickly let go.

Now she was thankful for her persistent feelings for the Princely Heir, for it was this persistence that allowed her to smoothly wed him.

In contrast, other false emotions seemed insignificant.

With her mood restored, her tone returned to its usual briskness: "Ah, I forgot to tell you, my Sixth Brother and Yan’er consummated their marriage!"

Li Yuyue and Leng Yuqing stopped in their tracks simultaneously, "You didn’t say earlier?"

Ye Jiu asked, "Why say earlier? I’m not too late in telling now, am I?"

Li Yuyue couldn’t help but ask, "How do you know?"

"I went to see Yan’er in the bedroom, she was half-lying in bed, the room arranged like a bridal chamber, I guessed it right away! The Crown Prince couple consummated, which is a good thing, why are you unhappy?"

She looked proud, as if to say she was very clever, knowing by just one look.

Hearing this, the Lai brothers exchanged glances; their sister, their dear little cabbage, had been nibbled by a pig, how could it be a good thing?

Though they supported the Crown Prince, that pig, it was one thing, but their sister was their own, naturally making her more important!

But the thought of their delicate sister being taken by that pig of a Crown Prince made the brothers feel quite uncomfortable.

Leng Yuqing asked, "Big Sister-in-law, does Yan’er seem alright?"

The Crown Prince’s stature was very tall, stronger than all four of them, and it was imaginable in some respects...

Ye Jiu smacked her lips, recalling Leng Yu Yan’s appearance, shook her head and said, "She seems alright, just rather delicate, couldn’t get out of bed..."

Unlike her, who on the second day of marriage had walked to offer tea.

Those words heard, the brothers’ hearts began to bleed.

Not that they disapproved of their consummation, but as brothers-in-law, they had to instruct the Crown Prince little brother-in-law, at the very least, to be gentle.

But as they had returned to the Mansion and it was nightfall now, going to the Eastern Palace again was inappropriate.

Realizing she had spoken out of turn, Ye Jiu softly defended, "My Sixth Brother is considerate, you don’t have to worry." Seeing their faces still dark, she sensed today’s hurdle was difficult to pass, thus formed a plan, holding her stomach slightly, "Oh no, my stomach hurts."

As expected, Li Yuyue hurriedly supported her, "Why does it hurt?"

Leng Yuqing also nervously said, "I’ll fetch the house doctor."