Free Web NovelChapter 224: Chapter 224
Chapter 224
This was the best solution for the Ming family at the moment. After their failed attempt to slander Governor Mu, which resulted in them becoming the subject of public criticism, the Second Prince could no longer trust them as before. If they didn’t seize this opportunity to escape and latch onto a new golden connection, the future would be difficult.
"You cannot blame the minister. It was you who put yourself in this situation. So, you should be grateful that the minister is willing to take a woman with a tarnished reputation like you as a concubine."
"F-Father, what are you saying?" Eldest Young Miss of Ming family was shocked, never expecting to hear her father speak like this.
"As I said, in seven days you will be sent off. Prepare yourself."
"No, no, Father. How can you do this? I am the daughter of the principal wife! I am the eldest young miss of the Ming family. How can you send me to be someone’s concubine? Father, come back here. I refuse, no, no!" The desperate screams of the eldest young miss of the Ming household echoed.
This showed how deeply distressed she was. She had looked down on her two friends for becoming concubines, considering that being someone’s concubine was a lowly desire. Who would have thought that today she herself would end up becoming someone else’s concubine?
Although the head of the Ming family was weary of his daughter’s behavior, he couldn’t overlook the incident either. The urgent problem had been resolved with the help of the minister, but the person behind this scheme remained unidentified, causing him to be constantly worried.
"Have you found out who poisoned my daughter yet?" He asked his guard. The guard could only shake his head in response.
The poison affecting the eldest young miss wasn’t particularly severe; it caused bleeding and made her pulse resemble that of a pregnant woman. It seemed the perpetrator deliberately framed Young Miss Ming.
But who would dare to carry out such a bold act?!
"We have made no progress, master. The poison is colorless and odorless, and the perpetrator has never been seen. We don’t know when Young Miss came into contact with it."
"Regardless, we must investigate thoroughly. If we let this go, it could cause problems again in the future."
"Understood," the guard replied earnestly. The fact that Eldest Young Miss was poisoned, leading to such a serious misunderstanding, was a grave matter. If it was not handled properly, the family’s reputation would be even worse. However, despite their efforts to investigate, they found no clues.
While the Ming family was in turmoil, Yueqian was reclining comfortably. She was in a pavilion surrounded by flowers, feeling quite content. Mu Heng, who had become a ghost following her everywhere, was nearby. He had spent a considerable amount of money buying servants for their household. If Yueqian mentioned wanting to cook something because she wanted to eat delicious food, he would buy skilled cooking servants. If she wanted to embroider, he would buy servants adept at embroidery.
Even for calligraphy, Mu Heng, concerned about their child, limited her work to no more than two hours a day. So, the rest of her time was spent sitting, lying down, and requesting food.
In fact, this third month of pregnancy could be considered safe. The baby in her womb was also very strong, so he didn’t need to be so careful that much. Moreover, she had taken plenty of nourishing supplements—vitamins, minerals, calcium, and others, to the point of overindulgence. Compared to the Empress, who had power and wealth, Yueqian’s pregnancy care was even better.
However, Mu Heng disagreed, insisting on daily nourishment. He was eagerly waiting for the baby in his little wife’s womb. No one knew how much he wanted the child to be born, except perhaps Yueqian, who understood his desire. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be so demanding of her every night.
"Do you or the baby want anything else to eat?" Mu Heng paused his massage to ask his wife. Yueqian shook her head slightly, unsure if her weight gain was due to eating too much or just getting fat.
"No, thank you. You can go to work, dear. There’s no need to worry about the baby."
"How can I not worry? This is my child. I must take good care of both of you," Mu Heng refused to leave. Although the Emperor had previously commanded him to teach agricultural methods and manage Red Earth City, the instructions were vague. Therefore, the young man had only sent written manuals detailing his methods.
Several times a week, Master Gui Zhong would come by to ask about issues he didn’t understand. Sometimes he came with his work team, and other times alone. Mu Heng didn’t need to leave home for work at all. In fact, saying his work was unnecessary would be inaccurate. His work was still important, but he had been given permission by the Wang. This was to console him and his wife after the disturbing events at the Second Prince’s manor.
Even the proud Master Gui Zhong didn’t dare refuse this arrangement. He had to acknowledge that his daughter, the consort, had been saved by the two of them. Moreover, it turned out that those they trusted were the ones who plotted against his daughter, while the ones they distrusted, being foreigners, were the ones who defended her honor.
It goes without saying that the Second Prince also greatly benefited from their assistance. Therefore, both Gui Zhong and Second Prince had changed their attitudes towards the Governor of Red Earth City and his wife.
The more Gui Zhong interacted with Furen Mu, the more he realized that the forward-thinking mind might not solely belong to Mu Heng. There were many times when even Mu Heng consulted with his wife, who seemed to have a deep understanding of everything.
Back to the couple, Yueqian could only shake her head slightly at Mu Heng’s words. She turned to look at the blooming flowers, unable to help but wonder if the child in her womb would be a boy or a girl. In her previous world, she would have gone for a checkup by now. After that, she would have prepared clothes, ready to welcome the child she was about to give birth to.
However, this life was different. But this wasn’t necessarily a disadvantage. Whether the baby was a boy or a girl, they would still be her child. Yueqian didn’t care whether the baby was a boy or a girl; as long as the child was smart, healthy, and didn’t have to live a difficult life, that was enough for her.
While Yueqian was lost in thought, Mu Heng seemed to have a question he wanted to ask but had thought about a hundred times. He wanted to know but was afraid it might stress his wife and affect the baby. Still, it was better to know in advance; otherwise, he might make a mistake and potentially put his wife in danger without knowing anything.
"Qian’er, may I ask you something?"
"Yes?" Yueqian looked at the handsome young man with curiosity. Her husband held her slender waist, which, despite her pregnancy, was not yet prominently showing.
The warmth of his strong arms made her lean back and relax. He had always been her comfort. Having lived together for over a year, they knew each other’s personalities well. Seeing Mu Heng’s demeanor, she guessed it was about what she had recently done.
"If you have something to ask, just ask, dear. I’ll answer," she said with a sweet smile. Mu Heng hesitated briefly before finally speaking. This was to better protect the lover in front of him.
"Have you been up to some mischief recently?" He gently pinched her small nose. No matter what, he was certain that the actions of the little one in his arms were undoubtedly a form of payback.
"What mischief are you talking about? It was merely returning the favor," Yueqian refused to admit her actions were mere playfulness. After all, she wasn’t just playing around.
Regarding the incident at the Second Prince’s manor, others might not care, but she wouldn’t let the real culprit go unpunished. She kept an eye on the Ming family, and she had only just retaliated against the perpetrator. The person who ordered the deed hadn’t faced any consequences yet, but it wouldn’t be long.
If they chose to play with someone, they should have picked anyone but her, a vengeful villainess. So they had to be prepared to face her retaliation.
"It really was you, wasn’t it?"
"Yes, who else would let those people harm me? If I didn’t fight back, how could I call myself Yueqian?" She said earnestly.
"But it’s too dangerous. If there’s a next time, let me handle it. You don’t need to take matters into your own hands," Mu Heng shook his head, unwilling to accept her actions. Although he agreed with the idea of getting back at those people, he didn’t want his wife to be the one doing it. She often dealt with poisons, so there might be a day when something went wrong and she might be in danger.
"Don’t forget, we have our child with us now. So whatever you plan to do, think about them too," Mu Heng gently touched Yueqian’s belly. His tender care made her eyes well up with tears.
In any life, having a child was a new experience for her. She had never been a mother before, never had a good family like this. She never imagined she would be cared for so deeply one day.
Perhaps it was due to her pregnancy, but Yueqian felt incredibly emotional at that moment. Even Mu Heng was shocked by his wife’s tears. He sat there, frozen. Since their marriage, this was the first time he had seen her cry like this.
"What-what happened? Are you in pain?" He was flustered and didn’t know what to do. If it weren’t for the fact that his waist was still being embraced by Yueqian, he would have rushed to fetch a doctor immediately.
"No, not at all. It feels wonderful," she replied softly.
"Wonderful?" Mu Heng was puzzled, but he embraced his wife nonetheless. They spent their days happily together, leaving others to deal with their own headaches.
No matter how much the Ming family investigated, they would never uncover the anomaly. While they were busy plotting against the consort and framing Governor Mu and Governor’s furen, Yueqian had already retaliated against the despicable Ming family. Whether it was because they dragged her into their schemes or her hatred from overhearing selfish people plotting against her trusted friends, in the end, Yueqian had no intention of letting them go.
The poison that would act in a few days and the rumors about the minister and the other party were all part of Yueqian’s plans, formulated while she casually sipped tea.
They would never have expected it to turn out this way because this situation seemed like it would require long-term planning. Who would have thought that all this chaos came from the mind of a single woman they initially targeted?
Furthermore, Yueqian’s plan wasn’t something that would end so easily, was it? If they thought it was over, they were mistaken. Regardless, the mastermind behind the scheme involving their daughter was still the head of the Ming family. How could she let them continue to show their faces without facing consequences?
