Chapter 72 He brought back a woman

  She's pregnant again, and it's another accident?

  This child is not what she had expected, just like her current marriage, with too much compromise and too much weight.

  She knew that this child was not conceived after Xuan Yuan Chen returned from the Murong Mansion, because her period had come again after that.

  So the only explanation is that she got drunk that time, and then Xuan Yuan Che...

  Her body became increasingly stiff, and Xuan Yuan Che took advantage of her intoxication to... again. The flames of anger in her eyes spread continuously, while her body was as stiff as a thousand-year-old ice stone, cold to the bone.

  Xuanyuan Chen actually took advantage of her when she was drunk again?

  That day when she woke up, she saw a kiss mark on her chest. Although she had suspected it before, after all, the clothes on her body were intact and tidy. When she woke up, she only felt severe headache, but no discomfort in her body. And she, who was drunk, didn't remember what happened at all.

  But now...

  The anger in Ling Feng's eyes continued to surge, and once again he thought of her teasing, his hands slowly clenched under his clothes. What did this man take her for?

  His previous gratitude had completely disappeared due to his current anger.

  But she had completely forgotten that this was ancient times, and Xuan Yuan Ze was her legitimate husband. In ancient times, men were the sky.

  Her hands unconsciously moved towards her abdomen, where inside, there was a small life, but it was an unwelcome little life.

  Three years ago, when she found out that she was pregnant with the child, her first reaction was to want to get rid of the child who would only bring back painful memories for her. However, at that time, her body was very weak and if she had an abortion, she might not have been able to save her own life. Moreover, Murong Lingyun strongly opposed her decision to abort the child. She clearly remembered the fear in Murong Lingyun's eyes at that time, as if she would really die.

  Moreover, she also knew that the danger of abortion, even in modern times, taking medicine to abort can lead to severe bleeding. At least in modern times, when severe bleeding occurs, one can go to the hospital and stop the bleeding. However, if it were ancient times, she feared that she would really have no choice but to wait for death. That's why she had no choice but to keep her baby.

  But what about the child now? How should she treat it? Get rid of it? It's been less than two months, which is the best time to do so, but now that she's in the Wang Manor, she might not even be able to get her hands on any medicine. After all, it's a small life, but if she gives birth to it, there will only be more entanglements between her and Xuan Yuan Che. If she wants to leave, it'll become even more difficult.

  She clearly remembered how she married Xuan Yuan Che, and she also clearly remembered what happened that year.

  Even if he saved Bao'er, she had some gratitude towards him, but it couldn't completely erase the past hurt. Moreover, when she thought of Murong Lingyun's recent decline, she felt a slight pang in her heart. She always felt that the current Murong Lingyun seemed to have lost his former fighting spirit, as if he had forgotten what he once said to her - that one day, he would take her away and give her happiness.

  If it weren't for her, Murong Lingyun wouldn't be so miserable either.

  At this point, her heart tightened again, it was that kind of uncontrollable tight pain, as if every time she just slightly thought of Murong Lingyun, her heart would suddenly tighten in pain, hurting to the point where she felt a bit at a loss and flustered.

  After Xuan Yuan's expedition, Murong Lingyun came to see her twice. Of course, each time he came as a brother, and Chu Wei didn't stop him, letting him in every time.

  It's just that every time he comes, he is always preoccupied with worries, seemingly wanting to say something but stopping himself. Even when playing with Bao'er, he would often become distracted. She knew that Murong Lingyun must have some concerns, but he didn't say anything, and she couldn't ask either. After all, her current status was too special, and the things between him and her in the past had been discussed too much in the capital city.

  If she and Murong Lingyun had any more incidents, they would likely cause him and her unbearable trouble.

  She knew that although Xuan Yuan Chen had married her, at the rate he changed women, or in a few days, he would be tired of her. At that time, she might be sent to the backyard, and slowly, just like the women in the backyard, she would be ignored, and eventually completely forgotten.

  Like Xuan Yuan Che, such a man, how could he possibly stay for a woman? He is the high and mighty Prince, women are like clothes to him, or even less than a piece of clothing. Because the clothes he likes might still be worn after a year or two, but as for women, Xuan Yuan Che's favor has never lasted more than ten days.

  She thought that if it weren't for this time, he would have rushed to set out and she might have already gone to the backyard. Moreover, she also understood that Xuan Yuan Chen's refusal to let go was largely due to Mu Rong Ling Yun's relationship.

  So she told Murong Lingyun not to come again, Xuan Yuan Chen is no longer in the capital at this moment, but it doesn't mean he doesn't know what's happening in the capital.

  Or perhaps Xuan Yuan Chen would return with a different woman this time, who knows. Even if she is his queen now, tomorrow it's uncertain what will happen.

  Such a result, or a woman's sorrow, but for her, it was a kind of relief, because even if you put aside Mu Rong Ling Yun, even if you put aside the hurt he had caused her time and time again.

  She absolutely cannot have a husband with so many women.

  All she wants is someone who loves her, whom she loves, and can spend the rest of her life with. Status, position, power, wealth are not important; what matters are two hearts that truly love each other, what matters is uniqueness and loyalty.

  But this was something he would never understand as a prince.

  That day, when Ling Feng woke up, he quietly returned to the Fallen Leaf Pavilion alone. He had saved Bao'er and was injured, she took care of him, which was also a way of repaying him for his kindness. She saw how good he was to Bao'er, but she understood that in the future, he would have many children of his own, and at that time, Bao'er's life might fall into the danger of being calculating and manipulative. She didn't want Bao'er to suffer such harm, all she wanted was for Bao'er to live a happy and carefree life, best not tainted by anything.

  In this palace, in the palace where his wives and concubines are numerous, Baoyu is afraid that one day she will be harmed, so she cannot tell her about Baoyu's true identity. Or, she should send Baoyu back to Qing Shan earlier, and when she can also leave the palace, go with Baoyu again.

  However, Xuan Yuan Chen went on an expedition this time, but Chu Wei did not follow him and stayed in the palace. The maid who had been serving Xuan Yuan Chen every day also came to Luofeng Pavilion to serve her and Bao'er. It was unknown whether she was taking care of her or monitoring her.

  In two months' time, the maple leaves of Luofeng Pavilion have turned red and become exceptionally beautiful. However, at this moment, she has lost all her emotions.

  "Mother, what's wrong?" Bao'er asked with concern upon seeing Ling Feng's silence, "Is Mother uncomfortable?"

  Ling Feng's eyes widened slightly, and she suddenly came back to her senses. When she looked at Bao'er, there was even more conflict in her eyes. Her Bao'er was so considerate, so understanding.

  Slowly crouching down, she wrapped Bao'er in her arms and whispered softly, "Mom's fine, mom's okay." In the murmured voice, however, there was a hint of determination - no matter what, she couldn't let Bao'er get hurt.

  There was a hint of uncertainty on Bao'er's face, and her chubby little hand reached out to touch Ling Feng's forehead. After a moment, a bright smile bloomed on her face. "Hehehe, since Mom is fine, let's go play!" As she spoke, she pulled Ling Feng towards the swing that he had specially prepared for her.

  "Mom, sit with baby." Very considerate, pulled Lingfeng to sit on the swing together. Little feet learned from Lingfeng's previous movements, trying hard to push off, but unfortunately, little feet were too short and couldn't touch the ground, could only anxiously struggle.

  Ling Feng's face finally broke into a faint gentle smile, and with a push of his foot, the swing slowly swung open.

  Baby pouted slightly, her face full of discontent and protest. "Mother, mother, baby wants to come." However, when her round eyes saw the gentle smile on Ling Feng's face, her coquettishness was also accompanied by a clear smile.

  "The little one is still young, it will be fine when she grows up." Ling Feng said with a slight smile, his feet swaying gently back and forth, amidst the entire patch of red leaves, drifting like the wind, big and small, two people, embedded in that beautiful nature like a painting.

  "When will that baby grow up? When the baby grows up, she can protect her mother." The little one thought to herself, wanting to grow up just to protect her mother.

  Ling Feng was slightly stunned, and in her heart, she quickly felt a surge of emotion. Her treasure had always been so considerate.

  "Bao'er will slowly grow up and can do what she wants to do. Ling Feng murmured, as long as Bao'er grows up happily and lives a happy life, that's all."

  "Mother, when will Father be back?" Just as Ling Feng was deep in thought, Bao'er's voice suddenly startled her.

  Ling Feng's eyes quickly turned to her, with a hint of probing, and asked, "Does Bao'er miss Daddy?" She knew that at this moment, the "Daddy" in Bao'er's mouth referred to who it was before - Murong Lingyun, but now it was Xuan Yuan Chen.

  She didn't know why Bao'er suddenly changed the way she addressed Xuan Yuan Cheng, and also started calling Murong Lingyun "Cloud Dad". She remembered that last time Murong Lingyun came to the Wang Manor, Bao'er called out "Cloud Dad" once, which shocked her and also shocked Murong Lingyun. At that time, she clearly saw the sadness in Murong Lingyun's eyes.

  "Yes, Bao'er misses Daddy so much. Mommy, when will Daddy come back?" As soon as Xuan Yuan Chen was mentioned, a look of excitement and anticipation flashed across Bao'er's face.

  Ling Feng was shocked, since when did Bao Er start caring about Xuan Yuan Chen so much? That sentence made her heart skip a beat even more, "Why does Bao Er miss Daddy?" Was it just a few days of interaction that made Bao Er's feelings for him so deep?

  The little girl tilted her small head slightly and thought for a moment before answering, "Daddy will play with me."

  Ling Feng took a deep breath and asked again, "So, Father, will Cloud Father also play with Bao'er? Doesn't Bao'er miss Cloud Father?" The mention of Cloud Father made Ling Feng feel particularly strange, and his heart couldn't help but feel a sense of heaviness. Bao'er had been with Murong Lingyun for so long, yet after only a few days with Xuan Yuan Chen, she...

  "Of course, Bao'er also wants to call you Dad, but Bao'er wants Dad more." Bao'er had a matter-of-fact expression, but the words that came out of her mouth left Ling Feng stunned.

  "For what? Why?" Ling Feng asked with a slight tremble, could it be that three years of feelings were really not enough to outweigh a few days, or was the nature of father and daughter really so cruel.

  "Why?" Bao'er also looked at Lingfeng with a puzzled face. "What do you mean why? There's no why, I just miss Daddy." Bao'er naturally wouldn't understand Lingfeng's feelings and responded matter-of-factly, but her matter-of-factness made Lingfeng even more astonished.

  "Your Highness, Your Highness, the king will be back soon." The maid rushed in, excitedly shouting, over the past two months, she had been staying at Luofeng Pavilion with Lingfeng and Bao'er, so she was already quite familiar with them.

  Ling Feng suddenly stiffened, and Xuan Yuan Chen happened to return at this time? How could it be so coincidental that she had just discovered her pregnancy, and Xuan Yuan Chen came back, leaving her no time to prepare at all.

  "Really? Daddy is back?" Bao'er exclaimed excitedly, quickly jumping off the swing and wanting to run out, but only ran a few steps before seeing Ling Feng still sitting motionless on the swing.

  A look of concern flashed across her small face again, and she slowly turned back, asking with a hint of puzzlement, "Mother, what's wrong?"

  Ling Feng gazed at Bao'er's slightly worried face, her eyes closing briefly before she spoke softly, "Mother is feeling a bit unwell and wants to return to her room to rest." She didn't want to see Xuan Yuan Che right now, and everything was too sudden; she needed some time to think about what to do next.

  The worry on Bao'er's face became more and more apparent, but her eyes couldn't help but glance at the maid by her side. Finally, she seemed to have made a decision and said, "Then Bao'er will accompany Mother to rest." In her heart, no one was more important than her mother, so if her mother wasn't feeling well, of course, she had to be by her mother's side.

  Ling Feng secretly let out a sigh of relief, but her heart felt a slight twinge of guilt. She knew that Bao'er would stay with her if he heard she wasn't feeling well, so she had said those words and done that to him. It seemed unfair to Bao'er, but at this moment, she really didn't want to see Xuan Yuan Chen, nor did she hope for Bao'er to become more and more dependent on Xuan Yuan Chen.

  "Princess? Aren't you going to welcome the prince back?" But instead, the maid was stunned. The prince is back, shouldn't the princess be happy and go to welcome him? Why does she have such an expression? Moreover, the princess was just swinging on the swing, looking very leisurely, how could she suddenly say she's not feeling well?

  Ling Feng's footsteps paused slightly, but he didn't turn around. He simply said indifferently, "No need to." And even the uncomfortable excuse was spared.

  The princess's face was full of astonishment, this queen is really too famous, if the king knew about it, he would definitely be angry. She then whispered again, "Your Highness, the king has returned triumphantly this time, doesn't Your Highness want to celebrate for the king?"

  "There will be people celebrating for him." Ling Feng said again, lightly. He returned triumphantly, and of course there would be people celebrating for him. One more or one less, it didn't matter at all.

  As soon as he finished speaking, he didn't wait for the girl to open her mouth again and left with Bao'er.

  She thought, even if Xuan Yuan Chen came back, there would still be many things to do, and in a short period of time, he probably wouldn't think of her. As long as she didn't appear, those things were far more important to him than a woman.

  That girl couldn't bear it, so she could only leave alone to welcome the king back to the mansion. However, in her heart, she still didn't understand why the queen was so cold and distant. When the king returned, wasn't she happy at all?

  Arriving at the gate of the Wang Mansion, she saw Chu Wei and several servants already standing there, so she quietly walked over. However, Chu Wei still discovered her, his eyes slightly looking back, slightly furrowing his brow, and said in a low voice, "Where is the princess? Didn't I tell you to inform the princess?"

  The girl's body stiffened slightly, and she spoke with a slight tremble... "Wang, the queen..." Before she could finish speaking, she saw in the distance a team of horses slowly approaching. In front was naturally the king, sitting high on his horse, but behind him was an extremely luxurious carriage, moving at a somewhat slow pace, while the king's speed was clearly matching the speed of the carriage behind him.

  Chu Wei was slightly stunned, wondering who could be in the carriage behind. Judging from Wang Ye's expression, it seemed to be a very important person, but he couldn't recall Wang Ye mentioning anyone in his letter.

  As he pondered, Xuan Yuan Chen had already arrived nearby, quickly dismounting his horse. Without entering the mansion, he instead went around to the front of the carriage and personally lifted the door curtain, gently helping down a woman. His face was full of concern as he asked, "Be careful."

  The woman slowly stepped down from the carriage, and as soon as her foot touched the ground, she let out a gentle cough. Her body was extremely weak, as if it would collapse with just one gust of wind. The woman was facing the king, so Chu Wei couldn't see her face, but he saw the king's actions and was shocked to the point where he didn't need to think to know how important this woman was to the king.

  Hong Yu's eyes widened involuntarily, no wonder the queen didn't come out to greet the king, she must have known that the king brought another woman back, so she didn't want to see this scene.

  Hong Yu was slightly puzzled and secretly felt that Ling Feng was too arrogant, but at this moment, she began to take sides with Ling Feng.

  This king goes out to fight a war and can bring back a woman every time, it's really too formidable. Moreover, seeing the king's tenderness towards that woman, I'm afraid it's even more loving than towards Queen Wang, which makes me increasingly resentful.

  Xuanyuan Cheng supported the woman as they slowly walked towards the Wang Fu, but her body was obviously too weak. After just a few steps, she coughed lightly several times, and her frail body, which seemed like it could be blown away by the wind, swayed slightly, making every step even more laboriously slow.

  However, Xuan Yuan Chen did not have any complaints and still gently supported her, step by step, slowly accompanying her.

  Lian Chuwei and Ya Tou Hongyu were getting anxious, if they continued like this, who knows when they would arrive at the room. After all, they had entered the Wang Fu, but there was still a distance to go before reaching the room.

  The woman finally walked to the front of the Wang Mansion, and Chu Wei also finally saw her face clearly. In an instant, he was stunned. Wasn't that woman Chu Ruofei, the king's fiancée who had been living in Luofeng Pavilion but suddenly disappeared five years ago?

  It's been five years and this woman suddenly disappeared from the world, they searched for so long but couldn't find her. How did Master Wang bring her back this time he went on an expedition?

  Xuanyuan Chen walked to the door when his eyes unconsciously swept over the crowd, and then sank immediately. His eyes flashed with disappointment and dissatisfaction.

  That woman knew he was back and didn't even come to greet him? He's been away for two months, and that woman doesn't have any reaction at all?

  As he walked up to Chu Wei, Xuan Yuan Chen's footsteps involuntarily came to a halt, his face slightly darkening as he asked in a cold tone, "Where is the princess?" Could it be that Chu Wei hadn't informed that woman?

  "Ah!" Chu Wei suddenly woke up, looking at Xuan Yuan Chen with a bewildered expression, as if he hadn't heard what he said, causing Xuan Yuan Chen's face to sink even deeper.

  "This king asks you, where is the queen?" Xuan Yuan Chen spoke again, "Didn't you tell her that this king would return?" It's been two months, I don't know how that woman is doing, and also Bao'er, he now urgently wants to see Bao'er, and also that woman.

  But seeing Yi on his own body, the weak and fragile woman's face involuntarily added a few points of guilt, and for Ruo Er, he felt guilty too much.

  When he captured the enemy's military camp and found her in the enemy's military camp, that kind of astonishment was probably indescribable with any word.

  He knew that five years ago, it was Murong Lie who took her away. The only purpose was to avenge him, so he harmed her. For these five years, he had been looking for her but never found her. He thought she was already dead, but unexpectedly...

  His heart was frozen, chilled to the bone. At that moment, he couldn't bear to chop Mu Ronglie into a million pieces. Mu Ronglie had actually sent her to the military camp and made her a military prostitute.

  So he brought her back, with no choice and without hesitation, only that her body was extremely weak, as if she would...

  The woman in his arms coughed again, "Brother Cheng, don't be angry, maybe Princess Wang doesn't know..." Before she could finish speaking, she started coughing again.

  But she was desperately suppressing it, her entire small face flushed bright red, however, also making her originally pale face look like it had a few more hints of vitality.

  Although she is very thin and weak, she is beautiful, a kind of pitiful beauty, a kind of fragile beauty that makes men want to protect her as soon as they see her.

  "The slave has already informed the princess, but the princess said she was uncomfortable, so......" Hongyu couldn't help but look down on her, that woman, was she really that weak? If she kept coughing like this, wouldn't she cough up her lungs?

  Xuanyuan Chen's body stiffened slightly, his face suddenly sank, and a hint of worry flashed across his eyes.

  "Go get a doctor." Xuan Yuan Chen suddenly spoke up, but his eyes had a few more urgent glints, and his arm suddenly wrapped around the woman in his arms, gently using force to lift her up, quickening his pace as he walked towards the inner courtyard.

  Chu Wei was still a bit stunned, but he immediately went to invite the doctor, only to wonder whether the king had invited the doctor for the queen or for the woman in his arms.

  Xuan Yuan Che walked into the courtyard, but slightly stopped and hesitated for a moment. He then put his arm around the woman in his arms and headed towards the direction of Luofeng Pavilion. It's better to let Fu'er continue living in Luofeng Pavilion, after all, she loves the maple leaves there the most.

  Moreover, at this moment, he was also eager to go and see Ling Feng and Bao Er, and could take the opportunity to let Ling Feng and Bao Er move into his room.

  In the Falling Maple Pavilion, Ling Feng returned to his room and saw that Hong Yu had already left. He couldn't help but let out a slight sigh of relief. However, thinking about it, he would inevitably meet Xuan Yuan Chen next, and his heart sank slightly.

  "Mother, where are you uncomfortable? Why don't let Bao'er massage for you?" Bao'er's face still showed obvious worry, and her small hands were also randomly pressing on Ling Feng's body.

  Ling Feng smiled slightly, "With Bao'er accompanying Mother, Mother will be very happy. Don't worry, Bao'er, Mother is fine." Not wanting to let Bao'er continue worrying, knowing that her little mind was thinking simple things, focusing on one thing at a time, so he softly tried to divert her attention.

  "So, Mother is better now?" Bao'er said with some uncertainty.

  "Uh-huh." Ling Feng softly responded, "As long as my lovely baby is with me, Mother will be fine. Come on, Mother, let's play with Baby." In order to distract her attention, Ling Feng took some small toys he had made for Baby and teased her, mainly because he was afraid that Baby would bring up the matter of seeing Xuan Yu Zhen again.

  When Ling Feng said it was nothing, Bao'er's face lit up with a bright smile again, picked up the toy and played with Ling Feng together, laughing uncontrollably when having fun.

  Infected with Bao'er's joy, Ling Feng also accompanied her in laughter. Every time she saw Bao'er's brilliant smile, it was her greatest comfort.

  Xuan Yuan's eyes sank as she saw Ling Feng and Bao Er playing happily together, a hint of anger flashing in the depths of her eyes. This was what made her uncomfortable? He thought she looked fine, without any signs of discomfort at all.

  While her eyes involuntarily swept a cold glance at Hong Yu behind her, Hong Yu's body stiffened, looking at Bao Er with a smiling face, and Ling Feng who was standing behind them but was faintly laughing, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

  The princess, since she said she was uncomfortable, should at least pretend a little? Now it's good, let the king catch her off guard. Seeing the king's gloomy face for an instant, her legs trembled uncontrollably.

  "Dad......" Bao'er was the first to find Xuan Yuan Chen, but when he saw him hugging a woman in his arms, he quickly covered his mouth. What is Dad doing bringing another woman here?

  Ling Feng was also startled and quickly stood up, the smile on his face instantly disappearing. He hadn't expected Xuan Yuan Chen to arrive so soon, but he didn't think further about it. Bao'er shouted once and then stopped.

  She slowly turned around, her face still cold and calm. She knew she had to face him, but when she turned around, she saw the woman in his arms, and how he gently held her, as if afraid of using too much force, as if a slight increase in strength would hurt her.

  After a brief moment of stunned silence, she couldn't help but secretly smile to herself. She hadn't expected it, but Xuan Yuan Chen had actually brought a woman back with him this time.

  She didn't expect that she would have such a prescient skill, thinking of this, the corner of her mouth involuntarily curled up into a faint, almost imperceptible smile, it seemed like everything was going just as she had thought.

  Xuan Yuan Chen saw her slowly turn around, and when she looked at him, that cold face, yet slowly pulled out a faint smile. He couldn't help but slightly furrow his brow, holding onto Fu Er, slowly walked in, stopping just a few meters away from her, saying in a low voice, "You're not uncomfortable?" It was clear that seeing this woman didn't have any unusual expression at all, he knew she was lying.

  She smiled slightly and said lightly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. I'm fine." Just by looking at her like that, he knew.

  Xuanyuan Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of anger flashed in the depths of his pupils. This woman, couldn't she just go along with him for once? Instead, she had to publicly humiliate him like this.

  Just then, the anger in her eyes was slowly suppressed, and she said softly, "From now on, let Bi'er live here." Bi'er had been living here since she entered the Wang Mansion, because she liked the maple leaves here, and another reason was that she was heartbroken.

  After Xuan Yuan Che was destroyed, her father had always wanted to rehabilitate Xuan Yuan Che and secretly encouraged everyone to petition the emperor. However, before the petition could even reach the emperor's hands, Murong Lie had already found out. As a result, her family ended up suffering the same fate as his family back then - complete annihilation.

  However, at that time, Fu Er and her mother were taking care of Xuan Yuan Chen, so they escaped the disaster. But her mother couldn't bear such a blow, fell ill and didn't recover for a long time, before leaving her forever.

  From then on, she and he wandered around everywhere until he finally took back everything that belonged to him and returned to the palace. Qiu Er had always lived in Luofeng Pavilion, but unexpectedly, within less than a year, she suddenly disappeared.

  In his heart, Fu Er was a pain that would never be uncovered by anyone, and for the past five years, it had been weighing on him so heavily that he could hardly breathe.

  Originally, she thought that he had promised to marry her after avenging himself, because back then, he and her parents had an agreement, also because her family was destroyed because of him, and also because for so many years, she had been following him through thick and thin.

  But unexpectedly, heaven didn't even give him this opportunity.

  Now, Fu'er has finally returned, and he must give her as much compensation as possible.

  He immediately turned to Hongyu behind him, "You pack up the queen's things and move them to Ben..."

  "No need, there's nothing here that belongs to me, no need to pack," Ling Feng quickly interrupted him and stopped Hong Yu's movements. Then he picked up Bao'er and said with a relaxed face, "I'll take Bao'er to the backyard, that's all." Indeed, there was nothing here that belonged to her, and the 10,000 taels of gold she had received for treating the emperor's illness last time had already been exchanged for silver tickets by Murong Lingyun. She had also hidden them well. In the future, if she were to leave, she would definitely be able to use them.

  Since this was given to that woman, she naturally had to go to the backyard. However, that was exactly what she hoped for. After all, there were too many women in the backyard, and over time, it seemed like one by one would be forgotten by Xuan Yuan Zhi.

  As they spoke, she hugged Bao'er and wanted to walk past him. Last time, Chu Wei had already arranged a room for her in the backyard, and she could go there now. Later, it would be difficult to separate Bao'er from Qing Shan again...

  "Stand still for me." Xuan Yuan Chen angrily shouted, why did this woman have to be so confrontational with him.

  "Is there anything else you'd like to instruct, Your Highness?" Ling Feng's footsteps paused slightly, but he didn't turn around, and instead asked calmly. At this moment, Bao'er was also very well-behaved and didn't say a word, only occasionally scanning the woman beside Xuan Yuan Zhi with her round eyes.

  But never again made a fuss about finding Xuan Yuan Zhi.

  "This king has let you go after...?" The indignant voice, with that grinding sound of gnashing teeth, this woman, even now, still can't bear to push him into the arms of another woman. I thought that after last time, she would change a little, but unexpectedly, she actually...

  Just as she was about to finish speaking, the woman in her arms couldn't help but let out a slight cough again, one after another, and arched her back slightly.

  Xuanyuan quickly wrapped his arms around her and said softly, "Fu'er, are you okay? Come on, let's sit down and rest for a bit first." Along the way, she had been jostled about for several days and nights, and her body was indeed feeling somewhat worn out. As he spoke, he helped her inside.

  Ling Feng's lips curled up into a gentle smile, slowly spreading, and unexpectedly, Xuan Yuan Chen also had such a tender moment.

  As long as one has eyes, they can see that Xuan Yuan Che is special to this woman, or rather, this time Xuan Yuan Che is serious about this woman. So she doesn't need to worry too much anymore.

  Thinking of this, she lifted her feet again and continued to walk out, but in her heart, she had secretly taken note that as long as Xuan Yuan Chen didn't know about the child in her belly, she would have many opportunities.

  "Princess sister." The woman, however, suddenly called out in a soft voice, her tone too weak to sound even more gentle, the delicate voice was extremely pleasant to listen to, and wasn't affected by her illness at all.

  Ling Feng was slightly stunned, "Wang Fei sister", this title should be used to address her. His footsteps stopped again, and he slowly turned around, his eyes finally looking at the woman. The first impression was that she was too thin, but also very beautiful, a beauty that couldn't be hidden, even in her sickly state, it didn't affect her beauty.

  "Brother Cheng, quickly explain to Princess Wang, don't let her go to the backyard." The woman grasped Xuan Yuan Cheng's sleeve and urged him hastily, her face possibly showing a few unusual signs due to excessive anxiety or the previous slight cough, and her eyes seemed to flash with a hint of moisture. After finishing these short sentences, she panted rapidly, seemingly having difficulty catching her breath.

  Although she didn't know that there were too many women in the backyard, she knew what Xuan Yuan meant, which was to let Ling Feng move into his room.

  How could he explain it to her? Xuan Yuan was stunned, such an explanation, for him, was almost impossible. Moreover, seeing Ling Feng's appearance, she didn't need his explanation at all, or maybe she wanted to go to the backyard desperately.

  At this moment, if he asked her to go to his room, the woman would probably not agree at all. Now seeing Bi'er's condition, he did not expect that Bi'er would catch a cold on the way and get so seriously ill. It's better to wait for the doctor to examine her first.

  "Never mind, let her go." Xuan Yuan's cold eyes swept over Ling Feng, and he said in a low voice, but his cold tone still carried a hint of powerlessness.

  Ling Feng's face remained calm, and after hearing Xuan Yuan Chen's words, he obediently hugged Bao'er and left.

  The fallen maple pavilion also counts as returning to its rightful owner, and Fu'er moved back in.

  It wasn't long before Chu Wei brought the doctor in hastily, who carefully examined her and said with a slightly serious tone, "This young lady's body was originally very weak, and she has also contracted a cold, so she needs to rest well. However..." The doctor looked at Xuan Yuan Chen with some difficulty.

  "But what?" Xuan Yuan Chen's face flashed a hint of worry, and he asked in a low voice.

  The doctor hesitated for a moment before speaking again, "The main thing is her emotional knot. She's mainly suffering from anxiety and depression. To fully recover, we need to untie the knot in her heart first."

  Is she mentally ill? Xuan Yuan's body stiffened involuntarily, and her mental illness was not something that could be easily resolved. Thinking about the life she had lived for the past five years, even he couldn't help but shudder. How could she have endured such a life for five years and still act as if nothing had happened?

  She used to be optimistic and smile even when wandering with him, but now she has become like this.

  "Brother Cheng, I'm fine, don't worry about me." The soft voice was tinged with a hint of concern, yet hid a hint of bitterness, murmuring softly, but Xuan Yuan Cheng's heart only ached more, she still cared for him like this even now, how could he not be heartbroken.

  "Brother Cheng, you'd better go see Princess Wang, don't worry about me, I'm fine. The doctor just said that I only have a cold and will be okay after a good sleep." On Ruan's gentle face, a faint smile floated up, and the small face with that smile seemed even more delicate and lovely, making people's hearts ache, just like Lin Daiyu.

  Her considerateness, her gentleness, made Xuan Yuan Cheng's heart ache even more. Originally, she was his wife whom he had married for the sake of his family, but now, he had married someone else. Not only did she not have any resentment, but she also feared that he would misunderstand things between him and Ling Feng, making his heart feel even more guilty.

  "Alright, you sleep first. I'll leave after you fall asleep." In the end, Xuan Yuan Zhi couldn't bear to part with her and chose to stay by her side until she fell asleep.

  She didn't protest this time, but instead gently closed her eyes, possibly due to the medicine she had just taken, or maybe it was because of the exhaustion from rushing for several days. Before long, she slowly fell asleep.

  Just sleeping but extremely unsteadily, on the face, as if there is a kind of fear, that kind of frightening fear, both hands also suddenly waving.

  Xuanyuan was startled and didn't know what she was thinking, but she was scared to this extent. He stretched out his hands and caught her, and she slowly calmed down, but instead, she held his hand tightly and wouldn't let go.

  Xuanyuan Chen had no choice but to sit on the edge of the bed, accompanying her. Every time he wanted to pull his hand out, she would grab it tightly, and the fear on her face made him ultimately unable to bear to struggle free.

  Ling Feng moved back to the room Chu Wei had prepared for her in the backyard last time, but thinking that there were too many women in the backyard and not wanting Bao Er to stay here, she wanted to find an opportunity to send Bao Er out of the Wang Fu.

  However, after she arrived at the backyard, it was less than two days before Xuan Yuan Chen appeared. The initial worry slowly disappeared, and it seemed that, just like her prediction, she was treated the same as those women and was relegated to the backyard.

  There wasn't much loss, but rather a few feelings of relief in Ling Feng's heart. After all, he wouldn't have to face Xuan Yuan Zhen again, and the child in her belly wouldn't be discovered by him either.

  Although Xuan Yuan Che treated women like clothes, she didn't dare guarantee that he wouldn't want children, so no matter what, she couldn't let him find out.

  After spending two days in the backyard, everything was calm and peaceful. However, she didn't expect that today, Chu Wei would suddenly come to inform her to go to the main hall, saying that the Empress Dowager wanted to see her.

  Ling Feng was slightly stunned, why the Empress Dowager would suddenly want to see her, with many doubts, Ling Feng followed Chu Wei to the main hall, while Bao Er naturally couldn't follow and could only stay in the room. Before leaving, she repeatedly warned Bao Er not to run around randomly, after all, the women in this backyard were more terrifying than lunatics one by one.

  Arriving at the main hall, she saw that there was only the Empress Dowager in the entire hall. Even the palace maid who had accompanied her to the hall stood outside the door. This atmosphere was somewhat solemn and made Ling Feng even more suspicious.

  "The empress dowager has summoned the commoner girl, is there any instruction?" Ling Feng walked into the room, speaking neither haughtily nor humbly, without making a bow or saying anything extra, but directly asking.

  The empress's expression was slightly stunned, and a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in her eyes, but it quickly disappeared. She slowly walked to her front, and instead, she gently pulled her up with a soft face, saying, "I just came to see you, to see if Cheng'er has bullied you."

  Ling Feng was taken aback and froze, the Empress Dowager was being too strange today, she didn't seem to be that familiar with her, and there was no reason for such intimacy.

  Just then, the Empress Dowager's words reached this point, and Ling Feng had to echo her slightly, so he replied faintly, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. The commoner woman is very few." However, he did not mention Xuan Yuan Chen, thinking that since the Empress Dowager had come to the palace, she should be quite clear about the situation in the palace, and this question was somewhat deliberate.

  "Haha... " The Empress couldn't help but laugh softly, "I knew it, you're the most sensible child."

  Ling Feng was stunned again. The empress dowager's words were all over the place, and she really couldn't make sense of them, not knowing what the empress dowager wanted to say after all.

  "The empress has something to say, speak directly." Ling Feng didn't want to continue playing dumb with the empress and opened his mouth again in a light tone.

  "Hmm." The Empress nodded slightly, a hint of difficulty on her face. "I heard that you are now living in the rear courtyard, is this true?"

  Ling Feng's eyes slightly lifted, with a hint of puzzlement, gazing at the Empress Dowager, yet still unable to guess what she meant. He merely responded faintly with a "Yes", without any explanation or dissatisfaction.

  This time, the Empress Dowager was indeed stunned, and her eyes showed a few more parts of incredulity. However, she immediately said, "This matter is not right for Zhen'er, I will talk to him about it later."

  "Oh." Ling Feng instinctively responded, but in his heart, he secretly suspected that the Empress had come all the way from the Imperial Palace to the Wang Fu just to stand up for her. She didn't seem to have such a big reputation after all.

  However, seeing the Empress Dowager's hesitant expression, I knew that she hadn't finished speaking yet. This was probably just a polite phrase, so I remained silent and waited for her to continue.

  The empress dowager paused slightly, seeing Ling Feng's calm face, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied, but continued to speak, "Fu'er is Chen'er's wife since childhood, only because... a few days ago she suddenly disappeared, so..." The words paused slightly, and her eyes looked at Ling Feng with deep meaning.

  Ling Feng naturally understood, but also finally heard the Empress Dowager say the key point, and finally understood the meaning of the Empress Dowager calling her. However, wasn't she already in the backyard? Xuan Yuan Chen and that woman should be fine, why bother finding her again.

  "Oh." Ling Feng responded ambiguously once again, still not revealing his stance, and continued to wait for the Empress Dowager to continue speaking.

  The empress's face stiffened slightly, her expression clearly gloomy. If Xuan Yuan Chen hadn't disagreed with her suggestion, she wouldn't have come to find Murong Lingfeng. But unexpectedly, Murong Lingfeng had such an attitude towards her, making it difficult for her to save face. However, for the sake of Fu'er, she couldn't help but continue, "So I want Chen to marry Fu'er and bring her into our household. Of course, you will still be his main wife; she only needs to be a secondary wife." The empress finally got to the point.

  Ling Feng smiled slightly, it turned out that the Empress Dowager had come for this matter, but she had already gone to the backyard now. What kind of queen was she? Moreover, the matter of Xuan Yuan Zhen marrying a consort probably didn't need to be discussed with her anyway.

  "What? Don't you agree?" Seeing Ling Feng's silence, the Empress Dowager thought he was unwilling and her face became even colder.

  "Agreed." Ling Feng smiled lightly and said, "Not to mention being a side consort, I can completely give up the position of main consort to her." Such a good opportunity, she would be overjoyed, how could she not agree. Now that the Empress Dowager is taking charge, things should be easier.

  However, what was not seen was that Xuan Yuan Chen's face, who had just stepped into the hall, quickly darkened and turned black in an instant.