Chapter 231: Won’t Let Go, Not Even In Death
Only then did Wei Chang realize that his hand had been held by Wan Qing all along, as if touching some dirty thing, he abruptly flung her hand away and quickly stepped forward, “Xi… …”
Suddenly realizing there were other people present, he paused for a few seconds, thought of something, and said coldly, “I hope the Crown Princess is sincere.”
Jiang Ruanxi’s face instantly lost all color, her body swaying slightly, her hand at her side clenched tightly, “Naturally sincere. This palace will not disturb the Crown Prince’s leisure and will take leave first.”
After speaking, she directly turned and walked out.
Wei Chang’s gaze became profound, staring fixedly at her back.
Jiang Ruanxi’s words made Wan Qing realize that her plan could be implemented so quickly, a smile unconsciously appearing on her lips.
It seems this Crown Princess is not as difficult to deal with as imagined.
Twisting her water snake waist, Wan Qing stepped forward to embrace Wei Chang’s waist, her voice soft like a sea sponge soaked in water, “Your Highness, I didn’t expect the Crown Princess to be so angry. After I learned this good news, I wanted to share it with Your Highness. I didn’t mean to deliberately upset the Crown Princess.”
Wei Chang’s eyes were full of disgust, but his words remained gentle, “She is not that kind of person, just temporarily unadjusted.”
Wan Qing didn’t expect Wei Chang to still speak up for Jiang Ruanxi, displeasure flashing in her eyes but quickly disappearing.
“Your Highness is right. This is Your Highness’s first child, and it is only natural that the Crown Princess has not adjusted yet.”
Unable to bear it anymore, Wei Chang pushed her away and walked to the table on the side, sitting in the seat of honor and pouring himself a cup of tea, “When did you find out you were pregnant.”
Pushed away, Wan Qing felt somewhat disappointed but did not show it.
She leisurely walked to sit below Wei Chang, “This morning I felt a bit unwell and had the imperial physician come to see me. The imperial physician told me, and that’s how I found out. After learning this good news, I immediately came to tell Your Highness this good news.”
Wei Chang’s slender fingers rubbed the teacup, his eyes becoming profoundly cold.
He had only returned from the palace not long ago, and now Wan Qing was pregnant so coincidentally.
He hadn’t expected the Empress’s actions to be so swift.
“Oh, is that so?” Wei Chang casually set down the teacup.
His reaction left Wan Qing somewhat puzzled.
“Is Your Highness not happy about this news?”
“Happy.” Wei Chang said indifferently, then looked up at her, “This palace has official duties. Now that you are pregnant, go back and rest well.”
Wan Qing was choked.
Knowing that some matters could not be rushed, she nodded and walked out.
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After Jiang Ruanxi went out, Hong Ye spoke up for her indignantly, “Crown Princess, how can the Crown Prince be such a person?”
Jiang Ruanxi’s brows furrowed tightly, she said nothing and continued walking ahead on her own.
“Greetings to the Crown Princess.”
Suddenly, a voice came from ahead.
Jiang Ruanxi looked up and saw Sun Tina curtsying to her. She composed her emotions and said indifferently, “No need for formalities.”
Right now, she had no mind to deal with Sun Tina and directly walked around her toward the garden.
Sun Tina was very puzzled by Jiang Ruanxi’s unusual behavior today but said nothing.
Jiang Ruanxi sat down in a pavilion in a corner of the garden. Hong Ye knew she was in a bad mood and didn’t dare say anything, only standing silently by her side to accompany her.
Jiang Ruanxi propped her chin, staring blankly at the already yellowing lotus leaves.
“He has a child with another woman, come away with me?”
Suddenly, a stranger’s voice came by her ear. Jiang Ruanxi vigilantly lifted her head and saw Young Master Jin standing before her wearing a mask, while Hong Ye on the side had already collapsed.
Jiang Ruanxi was secretly shocked in her heart.
Yushui was specifically left by Wei Chang to protect her and knew martial arts, but unexpectedly she was silently taken down by Young Master Jin without Jiang Ruanxi noticing.
Was this person really Lin Ningkun, who was powerless?
She began to doubt whether her previous suspicion was correct.
“I didn’t expect Young Master Jin to grace the Crown Prince’s Manor. What makes Young Master Jin say such a thing?” Jiang Ruanxi composed herself and said indifferently.
Young Master Jin sat directly opposite her, “I have always admired the Crown Princess and cannot bear to see you so sad. As long as you come with me, I will cherish you well and not let you suffer harm.”
Jiang Ruanxi looked at him as if he were a monster.
“I remember Young Master Jin is the Fifth Princess’s man. Although the Fifth Princess is now confined to the Cold Palace, her brother the Second Prince is still around. Aren’t you afraid the Second Prince will come for you for his sister’s sake? So please mind your words, Young Master Jin. This Crown Princess will forgive your nonsense this time, but if there is a next time, do not blame me for being merciless.”
Jiang Ruanxi’s expression became very serious.
Suddenly, Young Master Jin stepped forward and grabbed her hand, his voice urgent, “Xi’er, have you fallen for someone else so quickly? Have you forgotten your husband?”
This voice was somewhat familiar, leaving Jiang Ruanxi stunned for several seconds.
But the pain in her hand brought her back to her senses, realizing her hand was still gripped by Young Master Jin. She tried to fling it off forcefully, but no matter how she tried, she couldn’t shake it free.
Jiang Ruanxi’s brows furrowed tightly, she scolded coldly, “Let go.”
Young Master Jin gripped tighter, “No, this time I won’t let go of your hand even in death.”
“You are Lin Ningkun.” This time, with the familiar voice, Jiang Ruanxi affirmed.
Lin Ningkun no longer hid it and admitted directly, “Yes.”
His eyes full of accusation, “Xi’er, I didn’t expect that in less than half a year, you would betray our love and marry the Crown Prince. How could you betray me?”
Lin Ningkun grew more excited as he spoke, gripping Jiang Ruanxi’s hand tighter and suddenly pulling her inward forcefully. Jiang Ruanxi stumbled and fell into his embrace.
Jiang Ruanxi felt a wave of nausea in her stomach and struggled continuously, but Lin Ningkun held her waist firmly, leaving her unable to move.
“Xi’er, I miss you so much, thinking of you every moment, but how could you be so heartless as to marry someone else?”
As he spoke, Lin Ningkun’s face grew increasingly ferocious, his grip tightening.
Jiang Ruanxi felt she could hardly breathe, her hands continuously slapping Lin Ningkun’s back, but her strength was like tickling to him.
“Xi’er, come with me. I will treat you well from now on. Wei Chang is just a fickle playboy. Now that another woman is pregnant, he will care even less for you.”
“Lin, Lin Ningkun, let me go.” Jiang Ruanxi said intermittently.
“No, I won’t let go even in death.” Lin Ningkun said firmly.
“What are you doing?”
Suddenly, Wei Chang’s angry voice came from behind.
Following that, Jiang Ruanxi was forcefully pulled by someone and fell into a familiar embrace.
The clear, familiar scent let Jiang Ruanxi know the man before her was Wei Chang, and her heart involuntarily relaxed.
