On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince's Hidden Illness-Chapter 880: Plaything and Tool

"She brought a bowl of thick porridge and fed me herself. At that moment, I was seeing stars and thought it was a fairy who had come to save me. Not only that, the young lady even took out her monthly silver to help me get medical treatment. Later, when the lady saw I had nowhere to go, she asked if I wanted to stay by the young lady’s side. It was a dream come true for me."

"You could say that without the young lady, there would be no Miao Zhu in this world."

"After the lady left, the young lady and I relied on each other. The young lady was thrown into the mountain valleys amidst the icy snow, with nothing to eat and freezing cold." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"I’ve experienced famine and days of going hungry alongside the young lady. From that point on, I swore that the young lady would never go hungry again. I want to eat enough to be strong, so if someone bullies the young lady, I can carry her and run."

"Song Guo, you know I have no talent for martial arts, only brute strength."

While speaking, Miao Zhu took out two pieces of dried peach from another wallet and gave one to Song Guo.

Song Guo ate while feeling moved, "I finally understand why you always carry tasty food with you." He took a bite of the dried peach and continued, "I’ve always said I don’t mind your thick waist. Now that I know the reason, I won’t mind even more."

"Wuwuwu, I later realized the young lady is too wise and learns everything quickly. I not only couldn’t carry her and run; many times, the young lady would protect me."

While speaking, she leaned against Song Guo’s shoulder.

Song Guo froze, smacking his lips before comforting her, "You’ve already done well."

Miao Zhu nodded, "I know I’ve done well, that’s why I’ll never leave the young lady this lifetime. Now the young lady has become the Crown Princess Consort. Once the Crown Prince ascends the throne, the Crown Princess Consort will become the Empress, surrounded by many schemers. I must stay by her side all my life!"

Though she couldn’t deal with the schemers, she could take care of her daily needs.

As she spoke, she lifted her head and suddenly changed the topic, "Song Guo, the Crown Princess Consort hasn’t made contraceptive pills yet. Do you think the two Highnesses can conceive at this moment?"

"Uh..." Song Guo was still basking in the feeling of her head resting on his shoulder, stunned by the abrupt question. After a brief pause, he said, "That’s a question you ask me, but I don’t know either."

Miao Zhu spoke seriously, "That’s where you’re wrong! The Crown Prince trusts you, which is why he appointed you as East Palace Chief. I’ve even told the Crown Princess Consort I like you. How could you not know? It’s okay that we don’t have children together; the important thing is that if the two Highnesses have a little Prince, the responsibility of taking care of them falls on us. How can you not know?"

Song Guo was taken aback.

He was happy when he heard her mention that they were together, but he couldn’t refute Miao Zhu’s logic.

After a good long while, he said, "According to what you’re saying, should we lock the two Highnesses in the bedroom behind the study?"

Upon hearing this, Miao Zhu laughed, "That doesn’t seem right either, does it? Why do I feel like we’re acting like demanding in-laws?"

Song Guo muttered, "Our family is indeed like a father-in-law; it’s a bit wronged for you to be the mother-in-law."

Miao Zhu laughed even louder, then suddenly lowered her voice, "What I said just now is taking advantage of the two Highnesses, elevating our generation. Father-in-law and mother-in-law are not the ones you mentioned."

Upon hearing this, Song Guo hurriedly covered her mouth, "Oh my goodness, my dear grandaunt, you can say such things only to me; you must never say them again."

With her mouth covered, Miao Zhu’s voice was somewhat muffled, "I know, I know, I’m just joking."

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In the afternoon, standing amidst the familiar courtyard of Prince Liang Mansion, Ah Lea’s lips curled into a satisfied smile.

She had returned, with the alias Ah Lea this time.

She knew Ye Zhenyu didn’t like Zheng Liqi. That morning, after sleeping with Ye Zhenyu, he took her in as his concubine.

With time, she would climb back to her original position.

As she thought this, she caressed her cheek.

This skin was indeed well-chosen, with eyebrows and nose strikingly similar to Leng Yu Yan. Just with these two points alone, Ye Zhenyu showed her exceptional affection.

Hehe, men, they claim not to like, yet are secretly captivated by Leng Yu Yan’s looks.

It’s a pity that Zheng Liqi just slapped her because she touched her face, and in anger, she slapped back.

Who knows if this will provoke Zheng Liqi’s revenge?

But what’s done is done, and she couldn’t worry about it anymore.

Her only strategy now was to serve Ye Zhenyu well to secure her place in Prince Liang Mansion.

From her arrival yesterday until today, she discovered one thing, that Zheng Liqi had a miscarriage. This means Ye Zhenyu still has no offspring.

It’s unfortunate that she cannot bear children anymore, but "having" a child is not difficult.

It’s just a matter of borrowing a womb.

Now that Marquis Ningyuan’s Mansion is confiscated, if she could find Li Lu to help have a child, everything in the future would be within reach.

No, she can’t seek out Li Lu, nor can she turn to her father anymore.

If she wants to stand out in this lifetime, she must completely sever ties with everything from the past.

She is now Ah Lea, no longer Lai Manting!

Even if her grandmother and mother are soon executed, it has nothing to do with her.

This life, Ye Zhenyu must be her man, and what she desires must be obtained!

As she thought this, Zheng Liqi and Zheng Likuo’s voices were heard.

"Brother finally came over; accompany sister for a stroll in the mansion."

Immediately, Ye Zhenyu’s voice followed, "Why didn’t you inform me that the Princess’s family has visitors?"

Zheng Likuo turned around upon hearing this, lightly bowed when he saw Ye Zhenyu, "Greetings to Prince Liang."

Ye Zhenyu nodded, "We’re all family; Mr. Zheng need not be formal."

Zheng Likuo raised his eyebrows slightly, as if unintentionally saying, "I heard from the servants that there is a beautiful concubine in the mansion. Could the Prince allow me to meet her?"

Concubines are mere playthings, instruments that can be given away like objects.

At that time, if he said he was interested in that concubine, given Zheng Family’s status, taking her away, Prince Liang would not refuse, right?

Thus, he would be helping his sister.

His sister miscarried; Prince Liang had initially conspired to harm the Crown Princess Consort or Ninth Princess but failed even against Princess Duan. After the exposure of the plot, his sister lost her Princess Liang title.

Fortunately, Zheng Family’s power remained unaffected.

But while his sister recuperated from the miscarriage, not only did Prince Liang fail to restore her title, he took in a concubine, which showed no consideration for the Zheng Family.

Thinking of this, Zheng Likuo’s expression appeared somewhat displeased.

Ye Zhenyu seemed oblivious, merely said, "If Mr. Zheng wants to meet her, it’s not impossible." He raised his hand slightly, "She’s right there in the courtyard."

The siblings were already outside Ah Lea’s yard, still talking about a walk.

Hehe, since they came for Ah Lea, he would observe what their intentions were?

Zheng Likuo smiled and gestured with his hand, "After you, Prince!"

Ye Zhenyu stepped into the courtyard, seeing Ah Lea tidying up, briefly disoriented as if seeing Leng Yu Yan smiling at him.