Soft and crispy waist

Chapter 36 Abortion

At the hour of Mao, Tao Yurong, wearing her pajamas, helped Gu Yizi put on the newly delivered official uniform. The two of them worked together skillfully and were quickly dressed.

Gu Yizi took his men away without saying a word.

Caiwei took the handkerchief from Tao Yurong and whispered to her what Donglin had reported last night.

Tao Yurong curled her lips in disgust. "Does she think everyone else is stupid?"

"That Donglin makes a big deal out of every little thing, just in case you, the Crown Princess, forget her. She's been calling the shots in that little courtyard these days, and she's also unstable, trying to trick you into being her pawn."

"Go and teach her a lesson. Don't report anything unless it's important in the future." If she was not still useful, Tao Yurong would have dealt with this person.

"Yes, then I will wait on the Crown Prince's wife for a while and rest for a while?"

Tao Yurong waved her hand, leaned back on the chaise longue, and asked, "Any progress on the recipe?"

"The Third Young Master is investigating and said it will take some time before there's any news."

Tao Yurong was unyielding. She felt annoyed when she saw Wei Qingqing walking around with her waist supported, as if she was afraid that no one knew she was pregnant. Last night, Gu Yizi finally rested with her, which saved her face, but he didn't even touch her that night.

"Caiwei, am I old?"

The sudden question made Caiwei stunned for a moment, and she shook her head and said, "What are you talking about, Princess? You are only 10 years old this year, how can you be old?"

Twenty years old is indeed not old.

But everyone in this house is younger than her.

Looking at herself in the mirror, she did not have the unrestrained and charming look of Wei Qingqing, nor the youthful brightness of Xue Wuyang, nor the enchanting beauty of Xia Zheng. The only good thing was that she was the Crown Prince's Consort.

This position must not be shaken.

"Send a message to Xue Wuyang, asking her to come and pay her respects as soon as possible."

……

When Xia Zheng and Chunzhi were walking together on the road in front of the gate of Fanghuayuan, they happened to meet Xue Wuyang who was coming from another direction.

I didn't expect to meet her outside the door at this hour. Since Gu Yizi was conferred the title of Crown Prince, the rules in the mansion have become more stringent. Concubines like Xia Zheng and Chunzhi can no longer enter the house directly as before. They have to wait outside and wait for the concubine to enter the house first before they can go in, or they can wait until the time comes to go in.

Xue Wuyang shouldn't have come so early, so Xia Zheng paused before pulling Chunzhi to salute.

When she saw Xia Zheng, Xue Wuyang was not as hostile as before. After all, the person she hated most now was Wei Qingqing who had bullied her time and time again. She no longer took people like Xia Zheng seriously. She just glanced at her with disdain and walked in.

Xia Zheng and Chunzhi waited in the yard for a while. Not long after Aunt Huan arrived, Wei Qingqing came with her back straightened. She looked like she was seven or eight months pregnant, but her belly was flat.

"Your belly hasn't even grown yet. Aren't you tired of holding it like this?" Chunzhi asked in a low voice.

Xia Zheng signaled her not to speak, as this would cause trouble for Tao Yurong. How could Wei Qingqing be tired? She was actually happy.

After Wei Qingqing entered the room, Xia Zheng and the other two walked in, bowed, and stood aside.

"Xia Zheng is pregnant, it's not appropriate for her to stand. Please sit down."

Tao Yurong gave an order, and immediately a maid brought an embroidery stool to Xia Zheng, which was facing Wei Qingqing diagonally.

"The Crown Prince has been newly conferred a title, and according to etiquette, a banquet must be held to celebrate. This banquet is large, and I cannot handle it alone. Sister Wei is pregnant, so Sister Xue will help with the invitations, the staff, and the banquet."

"Why? I'm pregnant, not sick. I can do these things." Wei Qingqing was the first to object. She could decide on her own who to invite and in the signature, she could use the official seal of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion as well as the personal seal of the organizer. It was obvious that Tao Yurong was trying to flatter Xue Wuyang.

"Your pregnancy was not easy, so you should rest well. Sister Xue has handled this matter before at home, and it's much easier for her. She has even made comprehensive arrangements. If you have any, you can share them with her."

"Where can I get it from now? You clearly did it on purpose. If that's the case, why bother pretending to tell us? If you just made the decision in private, then everything is fine."

"If you want to think so, I can't help it."

"You..." Wei Qingqing gritted her teeth in anger. Suddenly, she thought of something and gently stroked her belly, which was not bulging at all, and said, "Forget it, the Crown Princess is right. I need to rest. The famous doctor my mother hired for me two days ago diagnosed that I am pregnant with a boy."

Tao Yurong's expression froze for a moment. "That's really great news."

"That's right. When the baby is born, the Crown Prince's Consort must reward me and the child well."

"must."

After a tense moment, Tao Yurong gave them a few more instructions on what to pay attention to at the banquet and then let them go.

Xia Zheng and Chunzhi went out together. On the way back, she was thinking about what happened when they greeted each other.

Xue Wuyang arrived early and was probably talking to Tao Yurong about the banquet in the room. The so-called thorough arrangements were most likely prepared by Tao Yurong in advance, just to prevent Wei Qingqing from arguing.

But why would Tao Yurong help Xue Wuyang?

Her virtuousness was fake. Wei Qingqing's pregnancy was already annoying enough for her. She should be happy that Xue Wuyang couldn't consummate the marriage, and she would not help her. Otherwise, it would be a credit for the successful banquet, and Gu Yizi would have to go to her room to sit, and by then her period would have been over.

"Get in the way!"

An impatient voice came from behind. Before Xia Zheng could even turn sideways, she was pushed by a palm. She instantly lost her balance and was about to fall to the side.

Fortunately, Chunzhi was right beside her and held her tightly with both hands.

Looking at the gravel on the ground next to the bluestone slab, Chunzhi was worried about the disastrous situation if Xia Zheng fell down. She shouted angrily, "Why are you pushing me?"

After he finished speaking, Chunzhi and Xia Zheng saw clearly that it was Wei Qingqing who had just rushed past like the wind.

She stopped and stared with her eyes wide open. She was already furious, and this girl dared to yell at her.

"Why can't I push her? She's blocking my way! What? Do you have any objections?"

Chunzhi was a little afraid, but she still greeted Xia Zheng while holding her hand: "Even so, a concubine shouldn't push others. What if they fall down?"

"What should we do?" Wei Qingqing snorted disdainfully. "Abortion!"

Hearing this, Chunzhi's eyes widened in disbelief, "You...you did this on purpose?"

"Pa!" Nanny Yang slapped Chunzhi in the face. "What do you mean by 'you'? Is that something you can call me?"

Wei Qingqing turned around and took a step to assess the two. "You think you'll all be blessed with this bitch's child? Naive! What's the point of getting pregnant, regardless of your status? Besides Tao Yurong, who else would care about your baby now? Even if the baby is born, it won't be as good as the one in my belly. Why would I dirty my hands on purpose? You really think you're such a dish."

Rolling her eyes, Wei Qingqing was too lazy to talk to them and walked away with a group of maids and servants.

Chunzhi was about to say something, but Xia Zheng quickly stopped her. "If we mess with her, we'll only suffer."

"But..." Chunzhi was so angry, but she had no better way. After all, what Wei Qingqing said was true, and identity determined everything.

"It's okay anyway, forget it." He patted Chunzhi's hand to comfort her, but Xia Zheng's eyes were on Wei Qingqing.

From the moment Tao Yurong asked her to sit in that seat, Xia Zheng knew that Wei Qingqing would take her anger out on her. Although she didn't know the purpose of Tao Yurong's actions, it must be related to Wei Qingqing. At this time, it would be best for her not to get involved, and besides, the loss would not be in vain.