Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

With such a beauty in his arms, how could the Third Prince not touch her? Could it be that he really can't handle it?

Yuan Jingchen frowned. If that were the case, how could his cousin have given birth to the Third Prince's eldest son?

"Cousin, sit down, I have something to say to you." Yuan Jingchen's expression was solemn as he put his arm around Bai Mei and sat down on the soft couch beside him.

"Mei'er, are you aware that Princess Chiyue is about to marry into the Third Prince's household as a concubine?"

Yuan Jingchen asked.

Bai Mei was taken aback. The Third Prince's residence was going to have a concubine?

Yuan Jingchen nodded, "That's right. With Xilin and Beixuan forming a marriage alliance, Princess Chiyue has a special status and will be a concubine. In order to complete the marriage alliance as soon as possible, Xilin will probably have Princess Chiyue enter the mansion early."

I've heard that Princess Crimson Key is extremely beautiful, Mei'er. This is very disadvantageous for you.

Bai Mei's eyes reddened. "I never liked the Third Prince. I joined the Third Prince's faction only for my cousin."

Yuan Jingchen looked at her, his heart surging with emotion. In this world, only Mei'er was truly sincere towards him.

Unlike Shangguan Fei, who has no ladylike qualities whatsoever.

He clearly regarded Shangguan Fei as someone he was determined to possess.

He said softly, "Mei'er, if the Third Prince is really no good, we will help him. If you get pregnant with his eldest son afterward, your position in the Third Prince's residence will be secure."

Bai Mei bit her lip. "Cousin, you mean... you drugged him?"

Yuan Jingchen took out a packet of medicine powder from his pocket and solemnly placed it in Bai Mei's hand. "Mei'er, give this medicine powder to the Third Prince. As long as he takes this medicine, he will definitely recover."

When you are pregnant with his eldest son, you won't have to worry about Princess Chiyue competing with you for his favor.

"No matter what, Princess Chiyue is just a princess from another country; she can't compare to your bloodline."

Bai Mei took the medicine packet, feeling a pang of sorrow. "My cousin is so eager to push me into another man's arms."

Yuan Jingchen looked pained: "Mei'er, we have relied on each other since we were little, and we have witnessed the hardships of survival. It is already difficult for the two of us to live to this day. For our future and to make a name for ourselves, we cannot be perfect in everything we do."

"Mei'er understands, cousin, this is our fate."

Bai Mei buried her face in Yuan Jingchen's arms and wept.

Yuan Jingchen's eyes also reddened.

The two were deeply saddened, and anyone who saw them would call them a pair of star-crossed lovers.

After a while, the two calmed down. Bai Mei said, "This medicine can only be used once. Mei'er cannot guarantee that Mei'er will be able to conceive the Third Prince's child."

Yuan Jingchen's gaze deepened as he looked at Bai Mei and said, "Mei'er, you must conceive the Third Prince's child. If you cannot, your cousin can help you."

Yuan Jingchen's affectionate and tender gaze swept over Bai Mei's face.

Bai Mei understood instantly, her face flushing red. "Cousin!"

She collapsed into Yuan Jingchen's arms, completely limp.

Yuan Jingchen held the warm, soft woman in his arms, but could only suppress the impulse in his heart.

"Cousin, I can't stay too long. Go see the Third Prince tonight and make sure it's done."

Yuan Jingchen gave instructions.

After Yuan Jingchen left, Bai Mei unconsciously clenched the packet of medicine powder.

A determined look appeared in her eyes as she said to Shiliu, "Shiliu, help me get ready again. I'm going to see the Third Prince tonight."

Shiliu stayed outside the whole time and didn't know what Yuan Jingchen and she talked about, but in Shiliu's opinion, the young lady and the eldest young master were a couple.

Shi Liu obeyed Bai Mei's every command.

Meanwhile, at the Mu residence, Ying Yufu was looking through the Southern Barbarian Merchants' Records that she had obtained from her maternal grandmother when Xiao Dian's voice suddenly rang in her mind.

[Host, you haven't yet completed the task of making Yuan Jingchen give up on your cousin. Please keep trying.]

[Xiao Dian, why are you saying this all of a sudden?] Ying Yufu asked, puzzled.

Xiao Dian: [Yuan Jingchen asked Bai Mei to drug the Third Prince in an attempt to get her pregnant with the eldest son. If she couldn't get pregnant, he planned to help her personally.]

In short, Bai Mei must get pregnant to solidify her position in the Third Prince's residence.

Ying Yufu had just taken a sip of tea when she suddenly spat it out. She exclaimed in shock, "He personally went to help? He's actually so eager to help others!"

Xiao Dian blinked her large, bright eyes and asked innocently, "Host, how does he plan to personally take action?"

Ying Yufu blushed, but knowingly replied, "Of course, it's just like in the storybooks."

Little Dian understood. [It means kisses and hugs, host. Can you take me to see it?]

Ying Yufu: [What are you doing looking at that, you little kid? But the Crown Prince and I are adults, so we'll go see it.]

Ying Yufu immediately got up and went out.

Seeing her leave, Shangguan Tang said helplessly to Princess Huaxi, who had come to visit, "This child should be at home waiting to be married, but she's always running around outside."

Princess Huaxi smiled and said, "Fu'er is different from other girls. She is destined to be extraordinary. So don't expect her to stay obediently in her boudoir like ordinary girls."

A hint of worry flashed across Shangguan Tang's face. "I don't know if Fu'er's situation is good or bad."

Shangguan Tang patted her hand, "You know, you're becoming less and less carefree than before. These past eighteen years have really changed your personality."

Shangguan Tang smiled and shook his head, saying, "At this age, I'm naturally no longer as impetuous as I used to be."

She herself was unhappy in her marriage, and she only wished that her children would have a smooth and happy life.

Everything she has now is because of Fu'er, and the more she knows that some things are hard to come by, the more fearful she is of losing them.

Princess Huaxi said, "I understand the Crown Prince's character. No matter what, he will not harm Fu'er. I also understand His Majesty's temperament. He is an upright man. Fu'er's marriage into the royal family is a blessing, not a curse. You can rest assured."

Shangguan Tang said, "I know that His Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince are both extremely wise people."

Ying Yufu spotted them from afar, then turned a corner and walked over.

Upon seeing her approach, Princess Huaxi smiled broadly.

Shangguan Tang looked at her reproachfully, "Going out again?"

"Yes, Mother, I have important business to discuss with His Highness the Crown Prince at the East Palace." Ying Yufu said with a serious expression.

Shangguan Tang was taken aback. Was this really important business?

Ying Yufu took out several peach wood combs from her bosom and handed them to Hua Xi, saying, "Aunt Hua Xi, these peach wood combs are good for your health. Keep one of these and give one to Lord Feng."

Ying Yufu came over to hand out combs.

Shangguan has already won one; not only her, but everyone in the family has won one.

Hua Xi took the comb and looked at it with a smile. "I knew Yao Guang and Yu Heng would each have an extra comb after we went back that day, and they were treasuring it so much. It turns out it was a treasure given to them by you, little girl."

Ying Yufu smiled and said, "Aunt Huaxi, Mother, I have something important to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

After saying that, she left in a hurry.

"This child is so much more lively now, it's like he's changed his personality entirely," Princess Huaxi remarked with a smile.

Shangguan Tang said, "In the past, I was the weak and useless mother."

Hua Xi glanced at her and saw Yu Li teaching Tan'er martial arts in front of her, glancing over from time to time.

"Not only is he incompetent, he's also slow-witted."

Hua Xi said calmly.