Raising a wife? The mistress of the Hou family divorced and remarried her younger uncle

Chapter 381 Changes
“Your Highness, this is unfounded speculation. Lu Jing wouldn’t do such a thing. It’s not that he likes me or wouldn’t hurt Nianqing, but he knows that if he killed Nianqing, he would have to kill me too. Otherwise, I would definitely return to Huainan. Huainan may lose Nianqing, but it still has me. Xilin has surrendered, and my bond with the Southwest is stronger than with Nianqing. If I become the King of Huainan, the probability of the Southwest and Huainan uniting is even greater. Therefore, Lu Jing would never do anything to hurt Nianqing unless he spares the child and kills me as well. Your Highness, I know you are worried about Nianqing, and I am very worried too. But we are in the capital, while they are still on their way and do not yet know what has happened. Let’s not be suspicious of each other. Nianqing is the bridge between the Princess’s residence and the Regent’s residence. We all know his importance. We still have a long way to go together. If we are suspicious of each other from the beginning, the road ahead will be very difficult.” Su Qingwan’s face was very pale after giving birth, and she inevitably showed her weakness in front of the Princess.

The eldest princess listened to her advice. She was too worried about Nianqing and inevitably assumed the worst about Lu Jing. Su Qingwan was more rational than her.

"Princess, are you only filming one person following Nianqing?"

The eldest princess said helplessly, "I have three trusted confidants who are protecting Nianqing. It was because of this exposure that Nianqing became quite resentful. She sent him back, which caused a conflict between us."

Su Qingwan understood. No wonder Nianqing hadn't sent any New Year's gifts to the Princess before the New Year. He probably felt uncomfortable because the Princess had sent people to monitor him. But he was still young, and fighting on the battlefield would inevitably be dangerous. The Princess was trying to protect him. It's just that he's grown up now and is the Prince of Huainan, so he doesn't want the Princess's protection anymore.

Su Qingwan knew the princess's worries and comforted her. She would also wait for Lu Jing's news. She had received a message from Liancheng a few days ago, and judging by the time, he should arrive in the capital in five or six days.

Lu Jing estimated Nianqing's due date and rushed back, thinking he could make it back in time and wouldn't be delayed too long on the road, unless something really happened to Nianqing.

Su Qingwan was a little worried, afraid that something might really happen to Nianqing.

"He shouldn't have gone back to Beijing."

The eldest princess did not want Nianqing to return to the capital. The capital was fraught with danger, with open and covert attacks more perilous than the battlefield. Especially after Xilin surrendered, such a large piece of meat was placed in Huainan, and everyone wanted to take a bite. Nianqing was too young and did not understand the changes and dangers of the situation, nor did she know what Xilin meant to Huainan.

Actually, he might not be unaware of the situation. Marquis Ningyuan and General Chen would explain the pros and cons to him. Nianqing is a smart child and will understand.

The court officials might not let him off the hook.

The eldest princess sighed, "How is Xiaoyuer? Was your delivery smooth?"

"It went smoothly." The atmosphere became much more harmonious when the child was mentioned. The wet nurse brought Xiaoyuer over to the princess to see. Xiaoyuer was full and asleep without crying. The princess personally gave him a longevity lock and played with Xiaoyuer for a while before the wet nurse took the child away.

The eldest princess originally thought that after Su Qingwan and Lu Jing were married, she and Su Qingwan could join forces to suppress Lu Jing and influence the situation in Huainan and the imperial court.

Now it seems unlikely!
Su Qingwan and Lu Jing will be of one mind because she has her own flesh and blood. No one understands better than the Princess how much a mother can do for her child, just like she did back then.

But she wouldn't say anything more to Su Qingwan. She could only take things one step at a time. Plans couldn't keep up with changes, so she could only go with the flow and adjust as needed.