The pregnant woman pressed down on the wife, and the cousin collapsed into the prince's arms.

Her fingers, hidden in her sleeve, clenched her palms tightly, yet her face held just the right amount of softness, and her voice sounded like she was being coquettish: "I'm all better now, but Shuang'er's health is so unreliable, making her aunt worry."

If you were to ask Shen Yunshuang now whether she hates Wang Shi, the answer would be: Of course she does!

However, if Su Wanrou hadn't deliberately made her eat more during her pregnancy, she wouldn't have had a difficult childbirth!

Remembering that Wang Shi also died shortly after Zhan'er's death, Shen Yunshuang temporarily suppressed her hatred. After all, Su Wanrou was the one who started all this and her greatest enemy. And if she wanted Su Wanrou to get her comeuppance, she still needed Wang Shi's help.

How could Madam Wang blame her? Looking at the person before her, though possessing unparalleled beauty, she also appeared frail, her skin translucent and white. Thinking of her younger sister who had died young, she couldn't help but sigh: "You are frail, just like your mother. But don't worry, now that you're with your aunt, your aunt will definitely find a renowned doctor to treat you. You should also relax and not think about those sad things in Yangzhou anymore. Taking good care of your health is the right thing to do."

Upon seeing Shen Yunshuang, Wang was reminded of her younger sister, who was beautiful but tragically short-lived.

However, Shen Yunshuang's father was also heartless. Back then, he was just a minor official, and marrying her sister was already considered a high-status marriage. If he hadn't been handsome, how could his sister have fallen for him?

However, the world is never short of heartless people. Sure enough, not two years after his sister passed away, he married a new woman in a grand manner, and even made his eldest daughter suffer.

Every time Wang thought about it, she felt a burning hatred!

This is also why Madam Wang insisted on bringing Shen Yunshuang into the mansion. She and her younger sister had a very good relationship. Now that her sister had passed away, leaving behind this only bloodline, and given Shen Yunshuang's innate pitiful quality, how could she not love her dearly?

Shen Yunshuang could also sense this affection. In any case, Shen Yunshuang's status was indeed much better than Lin Yaoniang's.

Lin Yaoniang was just a maid, while Shen Yunshuang was Wang's own niece. Thinking of this, she slightly curled the corners of her lips, put on a very dependent look, and said in a soft voice, "Aunt treats Shuang'er well, Shuang'er knows that."

After saying that, she turned to Xuezhi and took the things she had prepared: "This is a sachet that Shuang'er made for Aunt. It contains jasmine, agastache, angelica, asarum, and mint. Aunt can carry it with her. It will help clear the head and eyes, and relieve wind and pain."

Shen Yunshuang knew that Wang had a headache, so she specially made this sachet. Although the sachet was made of inconspicuous goose yolk, the medicinal herbs inside were the most important.

Madam Wang took the sachet, smelled it, and indeed felt refreshed and relaxed. She was very fond of the sachet and praised Shen Yunshuang: "Auntie knows that you are proficient in poetry, songs, and calligraphy and painting, but I didn't know that you also have a study of pharmacology."

Shen Yunshuang frowned slightly and said, "Shuang'er is physically weak, so she likes to read medical books. She has become a doctor through long-term illness."

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang felt even more sorry for her. She had invited her niece over today not just for a chat. Although Shen Yunshuang had brought clothes and jewelry from Yangzhou, Madam Wang naturally wanted to get some new things for her niece as well.

As she spoke, she instructed Liu Mama, who was beside her, to bring out the things that had already been prepared, along with a maid: "These are things your aunt prepared for you. See if you like them?"

Shen Yunshuang looked over and saw that there were more than a dozen bolts of fabric, in colors such as pale yellow, light blue, crimson, lake blue, and lotus root. Wang Shi got up and touched the fabric, smiling broadly: "These are all new patterns this year, the most fashionable in Jinling."

Shen Yunshuang knew that these were all Hangzhou silk and Huzhou brocade, which were extremely valuable and far superior to those in her wardrobe.

The original owner's father held a low-ranking official position, which was incomparable to that of the Marquis of Jingyuan's family. Not to mention, the original owner's stepmother put on airs as soon as she entered the family, and the original owner's food, clothing and daily necessities were far less than before.

"Thank you, Aunt. Shuang'er likes it very much." Shen Yunshuang curtsied to Wang Shi and said softly.

Wang helped her up and showed her the newly made jewelry. Three or four maids were carrying trays with a pair of red gold bracelets inlaid with South Sea pearls, a cloisonné enamel phoenix hairpin, a pair of teardrop-shaped jade earrings, and two other head ornaments. Wang picked up a shimmering sapphire and pearl hairpin and inserted it into Shen Yunshuang's raven-feather-like hair bun.

The pearl hairpin with its long tassels dangled down to Shen Yunshuang's ears, making her beautiful face even more radiant and charming. Wang's eyes flashed with amazement and admiration, whether praising her own taste or Shen Yunshuang's beauty, it was hard to tell: "Very good, very good indeed."

Just then, another maid came to report that the Crown Princess had arrived.

Shen Yunshuang clearly saw the smile on Wang's face fade, becoming as faint as a wisp of smoke.

Yes, ever since she learned that Su Wanrou's palace was extremely cold and it was difficult for her to conceive, and that both of Pei Jingnian's concubines had been harmed by the contraceptive soup, Wang Shi had found it difficult to like Su Wanrou.

However, Su Wanrou was still Pei Jingnian's legal wife, and when she came to pay her respects, Madam Wang would not turn her away.

"Let her in." Madam Wang did not dismiss anyone, but sat back down in her chair, with Shen Yunshuang sitting beside her.

Hearing the footsteps outside, Shen Yunshuang's heart pounded like a drum. She thought she could endure it, but the moment she heard her name, she couldn't suppress her hatred. That hatred had been building up for far too long.

Su Wanrou came to Fuxi Hall today to curry favor with her mother-in-law, so she greeted her with a smile as soon as she entered: "Mother, how are you? Your daughter-in-law..."

She had delicate eyebrows and long eyes, slightly full lips, and skin as white as porcelain. Although she could not be called stunning, she was certainly not ugly. At this moment, she was wearing a purple satin blouse with lotus patterns, paired with a light-colored silk skirt with diamond patterns. She wore a glittering gold hairpin in her hair, and her smiling eyes shone brightly. She was very much in line with the image of a virtuous and gentle mistress.

However, the smile on her face faltered slightly when it fell on Shen Yunshuang.

However, she quickly composed herself and asked, "Is my cousin here today too?"

Shen Yunshuang lowered her eyes, stood up and greeted her, "Greetings, cousin-in-law." Her voice was light and gentle, and no one could detect anything amiss.

Su Wanrou smiled, but her heart was filled with doubt and suspicion. She had received news that Shen Yunshuang was on the verge of death, so how could she be here alive and well?!

She kept looking at Shen Yunshuang. She saw that Shen Yunshuang had delicate brows, bright eyes, fair skin, and graceful figure. Even though she looked a little sickly, she was not listless. On the contrary, she was more beautiful than Xi Shi. She also noticed how close Shen Yunshuang was to her mother-in-law. The fresh loquats, candied apricots, milk and water chestnut cakes, and eight-treasure sweet cheese on the table, along with the clothes and jewelry held by the maids, were enough to show how much her mother-in-law liked her.

Suppressing her unease, Su Wanrou personally helped her up, saying, "Cousin, please don't stand on ceremony. Are you much better now?"

The touch of the fabric was smooth and delicate, but Shen Yunshuang felt quite uncomfortable. Hearing Su Wanrou's gentle and soothing question, a cold smile crept across her mind. Su Wanrou, Su Wanrou, how many people have you fooled with this act?

"Thank you for your concern, cousin-in-law. I'm much better now."