Who said the heir would die out? The concubine is pregnant again!

Liang Yunqian was making things difficult for her again; no matter how Yingzhu answered this question, it would be wrong.

If she said she didn't want Song Xingzhou to live, Liang Yunqian would definitely say she was lying; she couldn't possibly be that heartless.

If she said she hoped he would live, Liang Yunqian would misunderstand and think she was thinking of Song Xingzhou.

If she doesn't answer, then the problem is even bigger; she must be feeling guilty!

Yingzhu had already figured out Liang Yunqian's tricks!

After thinking it over, Yingzhu said in a low voice, "I hope he lives and continues to serve the country loyally and fight on the battlefield, but I don't want him to appear in Prince Rui's mansion, because it will arouse your suspicion."

Just like now, I did nothing, yet I've attracted this undeserved disaster.

Since appeasement was useless, Yingzhu chose to take a risk and confront him!

But there are techniques to fighting back; you can't just be ruthless all the time. You also have to shed tears and pretend to be wronged at the right time.

Doesn't he like to be suspicious? Then she can also be unreasonable and argumentative.

"I think you did it on purpose. You look down on my background and are unwilling to take me as a concubine. You only agreed to hold a concubine-taking banquet for me to teach the Crown Princess a lesson."

Now that the Crown Princess's face has been refuted, you have achieved your goal and no longer wish to fulfill your promise. Coincidentally, someone similar to Song Xingzhou has come along, so you deliberately slander me so that you won't have to take a concubine.

Since I'm so worthless in your eyes, then don't hold a concubine-taking banquet. I'll leave after giving birth to the child and won't be an eyesore to you!

Yingzhu's repeated accusations were like a bucket of cold water poured over Liang Yunqian's head, leaving him soaked and caught off guard.

"I have always been a man of my word, how could I resort to such despicable means? You are the one who has truly gone back on your word, aren't you? Look, now that Song Xingzhou is back, you no longer wish to be my concubine?"

You're pregnant with my child, and you're still thinking about being with him after the baby is born next year? Don't forget, you've already broken off the engagement! He's no longer your fiancé, and you can't marry him!

Yes! This is the current situation for Yingzhu and Song Xingzhou.

Yingzhu was well aware of her situation, but it was truly rare to hear Liang Yunqian say these words in person.

"Your Highness is absolutely right. Please remember what you said. I will never marry him, and you don't need to be so sarcastic and suspicious of me anymore."

For a moment, Liang Yunqian suddenly realized that he knew everything, yet he still felt inexplicably uneasy.

"I understand, but I'm afraid you don't understand and still have illusions."

"What did I do? If I really did something wrong, then you can condemn me. I didn't do anything, I didn't even say a word to him."

As a man, your job is to protect your woman, not to throw dirty water on me!

The last sentence dealt Liang Yunqian a heavy blow!

Seeing Yingzhu's red eyes, Liang Yunqian suddenly recalled that when Qiuhe slandered her, she also had the same wronged, helpless, and indignant look in her eyes.

Did he really do something wrong? Then what did she mean by what she just said?

"I'll only ask you one question: are you still willing to be my concubine?"

Being suspected was infuriating. Yingzhu wanted to deny it, but reason told her that revenge was the priority and she couldn't act impulsively.

"Stop doubting me. Stand by me in times of trouble, and I'll naturally be willing to rely on you and become your concubine. But if you're hot and cold, suspicious and slanderous, I'll only want to escape!"

Logically, she should have tried to please him and explained things kindly.

But why is she so stubbornly holding on? Is it because she has a clear conscience, or is she just bluffing?

She can't even let go of a wood carving. Song Xingzhou is still alive. Will she really not be affected?

Liang Yunqian had too many doubts in his heart, and staying any longer would only lead to unpleasantness. In the end, he let go of Shen Yingzhu and turned to leave.

When the young master came and went, Qingfeng guessed it was because of the fourth master's matter, but seeing that Aunt Shen's expression was not good, Qingfeng did not ask any further questions.

Xu Fanglin had been keeping an eye on Wenzhuxuan's movements. Upon hearing that the young master had left Wenzhuxuan tonight, Xu Fanglin was overjoyed and sat up again after lying down.

"How long has the Crown Prince been gone?"

Xia Guo whispered, "He left in about 15 minutes. I heard the young master looked very angry when he left! It's probably because Shen Yingzhu angered him again."

After a moment's thought, Xu Fanglin guessed it.

"I guess it's because of that illegitimate child. Fourth Master must know that Song Xingzhou and Yingzhu were once engaged. Now that Song Xingzhou has become his fourth brother and lives with Yingzhu in the Prince Rui's mansion, where will the young master put his face?"

"I never expected this! The fourth prince is actually Shen Yingzhu's ex-fiancé! Now the young master is paying more and more attention to Shen Yingzhu, and I was just worrying about how to deal with her! It's truly a stroke of luck! This time, I don't even need to lift a finger; the young master will naturally turn his back on her!"

"Who told her to be so arrogant, leaving herself no way out, even daring to snatch your banquet, Princess Consort? But when she arrived, she was not fortunate enough to enjoy it."

Xia Guo gave a cold laugh, while Xu Fanglin's red lips curled slightly as she clicked her tongue in admiration.

"Her fate is lowly and her fortune meager; she shouldn't even dream of glory that doesn't belong to her! Just you wait and see! This concubine-taking banquet will probably have to be canceled!"

After a moment's thought, Xu Fanglin came up with a plan and instructed Xia Guo on it.

"Go and spread this word, tell..."

Xia Guo listened attentively, nodded and smiled, "This servant has remembered it and will certainly handle it properly."

When it comes to relaying messages, Xia Guo is the most experienced, and she went to carry out the task the next day.

Dongzhi heard some rumors and worried that this matter would affect Shen Yingzhu. So, under the pretense of going to get her clothes, she deliberately wandered around Wensongxuan and pretended to run into Yingzhu to pass on a message to her.

"The Fourth Prince who just entered the manor is Song Xingzhou. The Princess Consort already knows this, and she even had Xia Guo spread rumors. You'd better be careful and prepare a countermeasure."

After Liang Yunqian left last night, Yingzhu didn't have time to ponder his thoughts, because she had already guessed that bad news travels fast, and Xu Fanglin would definitely receive the news as well.

Once Xu Fanglin makes a move, she will be even more ruthless than Liang Yunqian!

"I understand. Thank you for informing me. I will prepare a plan."

Dongzhi didn't dare to linger and left in a hurry after saying only a few words.

Qingfeng sighed inwardly, "Given the Crown Princess's personality, she will definitely take this opportunity to make a big scene. At this time, you can't be left alone and helpless. You have to get the Crown Prince on your side."

But men are all concerned with their image, and if this stalemate continues, the situation will be very unfavorable for you. You can't continue to neglect the Crown Prince; why don't you make some soup and go to Tingsong Garden?

Last night, Yingzhu and Liang Yunqian parted on bad terms. In the end, he didn't say anything, but it's unknown whether he took her words to heart.

She believed she hadn't done anything wrong, but Qingfeng's words made sense; after all, she had to rely on Liang Yunqian to survive in the mansion.

Only by being able to bend and stretch can one avenge a great wrong.

After careful consideration, Yingzhu went to the nearby small kitchen and personally cooked a soup.

After the stew was cooked, she took the food box to Tingsong Garden, but met Zhou Zisu at the corner.

As soon as Zhou Zisu saw her figure and the direction she was heading, she guessed that Shen Yingzhu was probably also going to see Liang Yunqian.

She immediately quickened her pace to catch up with Shen Yingzhu.

Seeing this, Qingfeng also wanted to walk faster, but Aunt Shen was pregnant and could not walk quickly, and Qingfeng was not at ease leaving her alone.

"We were here first, but she beat us to it! That's outrageous!"

Now that she's pregnant, Yingzhu really doesn't dare to be careless.

"Let her be! We can wait."

Yingzhu and Zhou Zisu arrived at Tingsong Garden one after the other. Both wanted to see the Crown Prince, which put Lianchuan in a difficult position.

But he made no choice; he simply reported the situation outside as it was, and then waited to see who the Crown Prince would let in first.