Today, the backyard of the Lord Peace's Manor was full of betrothal gifts. Based on the protocol observed by princes marrying their consorts, the betrothal gifts had been raised a level. His betrothal gifts were more sizeable than an ordinary prince's and a little less lavish than the Crown Prince's.
These betrothal gifts made many people feel uncertain and more hesitant.
According to the actual status of Prince Yi, he should provide the betrothal gifts based on the Crown Prince's share. But now, his betrothal gifts were less than the Crown Prince's. However, it was justifiable, as his betrothal gifts were more than an ordinary prince's. Thus, it was hard to quibble on that. After all, he was the emperor's younger brother, and the emperor had acknowledged that.
"What's wrong, what's wrong? Is His Highness Prince Yi coming again?" Yun Luoluo accompanied Commandery Princess Xianyun. When she saw a little maid rushing over, she asked her excitedly
When Mother Han returned to the manor, the lights were already on. She greeted the gatekeeper and hurried into the Bright Frost Garden. Ning Xueyan was having her dinner. When she saw Mother Han coming in, she nodded and asked her to rest first, and then kept quiet while she ate and rested. Therefore, it was not convenient for her to talk for the time being.Qingyu handed Mother Han a cup of tea, obediently. Looking at Mother Han's face, she asked in a low voice, "Is there any news?"Mother Han nodded joyfully, indicating that she would talk later. Qingyu retreated to Ning Xueyan's side and served Ning Xueyan a meal, with Lanning.Ning Xueyan did not eat much, so she wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, after she ate a little. Then, Lanning and Qingyu began to clear up the dishes on the table."Mother Han, have you found out about that prescription?" Ning Xueyan looked at Mother Han's happy face and asked with a smile. The matter o
"Find some servants who know him and keep an eye outside the manor gate. If they see that person appear, report to me immediately. We can't let him escape this time." Madam Ling knew that she could not move at this time. If she was not careful, the child in her belly might die, so she could only grit her teeth and state this fiercely.Ten years ago, that person managed to escape. This time, no matter what happened, she would never let him go. As long as he appeared in the Lord Protector's Manor, she would not let him escape this time."Yes, I know. First Madam, you had better lie down. Now, your health is the most important matter. Once that person appears, I will report it to you immediately. I will not let him have the chance to escape again." Mother Chen knew Madam Ling's mind best, so she helped her to lie down and comforted her."Has anyone from the Vice Minister of Justice's Manor come over recently?" Madam Ling suddenly remembered someth
Everyone thought Madam Ling was doomed. Unexpectedly, things changed again. When Ning Zu'an rushed back to the manor and wanted to drag Madam Ling out to take the blame, Madam Ling fainted. After a check, it was found that Madam Ling was pregnant and extremely weak, so she could not go out for a while.Since things had come to this point, there was no difference whether Madam Ling went to the court or not. The emperor personally ordered that Madam Ling would be demoted to a maid in name and concubine in reality. All her children would be deemed illegitimate. Moreover, they were now not on par with a concubine's children. That was to say, Ning Huaijing's status was higher than Ning Huaiyuan's now. The emperor restored Madam Ming's status. As Madam Ming's only daughter, Ning Xueyan was now the only legal daughter of Lord Protector's Manor.Given that Madam Ling was pregnant and could not move, she was spared from the penalty of death, but she would be severel
After leaving the dilapidated house, Mother Chen did not hurry to find Ning Xueyan first. She found an older female servant, gave her some money, and asked her to send a message to the Vice Minister of Justice's Manor that Madam Ling wanted her brother to come over. Although Madam Ling had been driven out of Auspicious Clouds Courtyard, there was still the Eldest Young Master. Besides the new Second Young Master, the Eldest Young Master was the future master, in these servants' minds.Even though Madam Ling had lost power and influence, nobody dared to do anything to her. Furthermore, she could go to the Vice Minister of Justice's Manor. With Vice Minister Ling's Manor and Eldest Young Master, Madam Ling might still have a chance to turn the tables. After all, Concubine Yu did not have much help, even though she had given birth to the Second Young Master. It was impossible for him to become the future Marquis, without any help.There was no need to mention
Before they had gone much farther, they met Qingyu, who had brought Mother Chen to look for Ning Xueyan. Seeing that Ning Xueyan and Ning Zu'an were together, Mother Chen hesitated for a moment. She and Madam Ling planned to lure Ning Xueyan in first, and then let Ning Zu'an witness Madam Ling's miscarriage. Then, whether she did it or not, Ning Xueyan would not be able to explain it."Qingyu, the Fifth Young Lady is talking with Marquis. Let us wait for a while, so we will not interfere with the affairs of the masters." Mother Chen reached out to stop Qingyu, who was about to go over. Mother Chen said this with a smile."Mother Chen, didn't you come to see my Young Lady? Is this not important? Did Madam Ling ask you to come here to tease my Young Lady?" Qingyu said coldly, as her face darkened.Mother Chen was struck dumb by her question. Moreover, the undisguised disdain on Qingyu's face and the lack of respect she had for Madam Ling, were li
The half-closed door was pushed open. Madam Ling struggled to hold back a burst of pain and looked at the door. What appeared in front of her was indeed Ning Xueyan's face. She lifted her leg as if she was about to come in. Madam Ling gritted her teeth and sat down on the ground heavily. She only felt a terrible pain coming from her lower abdomen. The pain made her scream and roll to the ground. Red blood immediately spread from the lower part of her body."Fifth Young Lady, you... how can you do this..." The shout turned into a scream. Not only at the entrance of the room, but also outside the courtyard, there was a sound. Outside the courtyard, Vice Minister Ling also heard it and hurriedly came in after a servant, accompanied by Mother Qin, who was Madam Dowager's henchman.When Vice Minister Ling Huanian came to the manor, the messenger could not find the Marquis, so he reported to Madam Dowager. No matter what happened to Madam Ling, Ling Huanian was s
“You are talking nonsense!” Ling Huanian’s body trembled when he heard about the Intoxicating Peach Blossom Wine. He hurriedly cried out in a stern voice.Ning Zu'an, standing on one side, looked at Ling Huanian's face suspiciously, and his eyes were filled with coldness and anger."You will know whether it is nonsense or not. God is watching your every move. Do you think you and Madam Ling can get away from the retribution?" Ning Xueyan said coldly and lightly. She took two steps inside and looked at Madam Ling, who was lying on the bed with a pale face. There was a sneer at the corner of her mouth.Ling Huanian did not want to talk about the past, so he changed the topic and said angrily, while pointing to Madam Ling, who was lying on the bed, "Well, let's not talk about anything else. It is about the fact that you pushed your mother today.""Who saw that?" Ning Xueyan asked lightly."I... there is no need to say any
In the end, Madam Ling's matter was settled quietly. It was announced that Madam Ling had been sent to Mingyuan Temple outside the city to cultivate.As for the child in her belly, Madam Ling had only herself to blame. Ning Zu'an had proved that she directed and acted by herself to frame Ning Xueyan. By chance, Ning Zu'an saw the whole process. It could be said that the entire play happened under Ning Zu'an's nose.When Ning Zu'an thought of this child who could not be born at all, and the drug that Madam Ling used on him in Auspicious Clouds Courtyard, it was as if he had swallowed a fly, and he could not even talk about it. He almost took Madam Ling's life on the spot. If Ning Huaiyuan and Ling Huanian had not begged him for mercy then, Madam Ling would not have survived this time.Ning Xueyan went back early. After Madam Dowager came, she knew that this matter had nothing to do with her, so she asked Mother Qin to send Lanning and her back.