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Qi Yitang thought to herself, if she were the one being cheated on, she would at most kill the other person and that would be it. She would never have the mind to go through so many complicated procedures.

That's too much trouble.

Xie Ling explained, "Gu Ziye switched the princess's twin daughters, falsely claiming they died young, but in reality, he and his mistress abused them for many years."

What?!

That would be more than just being cheated on.

Qi Yitang was furious. Gu Ziye looked respectable, but he was capable of doing something so outrageous.

Her fists hardened; she wished she could fish this beast out of the frying pan and fry him again!

……

"Is this Jiasui?"

That afternoon, Princess Anping brought Jia Sui to the palace to have the imperial physician examine her.

Qi Yitang rushed there upon hearing the news and saw the child with her own eyes.

No wonder they're twins; they look almost exactly like Jiahe.

Ke Jiahe was raised to be fair and plump, like a full glutinous rice ball;

Jia Sui is like a seedling that has been battered by wind and rain for too long. Even after being given new soil and watered, it has not yet recovered.

Her luxurious new clothes couldn't hide her thinness; her wrists were prominent, her fingers were as thin as bamboo sticks, and her face was almost devoid of flesh, which made her eyes appear exceptionally large.

His timid gaze was always lowered, occasionally glancing up at his surroundings before quickly retreating back down.

The imperial physician examined her pulse and said, "Your Highness, the young princess has been malnourished for a long time, and her body is severely depleted... Furthermore, she has been exposed to cold, resulting in numerous sores and wounds. She needs careful recuperation and must not be frightened again in order to slowly recover."

Qi Yitang gritted her teeth in anger.

Gu Ziye, that beast! His mistress's son is all grown up and healthy, while his own daughter is...

Damn damn it!

When Qi Yitang was angry, she bared her teeth and her eyes became even more fierce. Jia Sui shrank back suddenly and timidly moved closer to Princess Anping.

The pitiful, kitten-like look in Qi Yitang's eyes softened her heart, and her voice became more husky.

"Sweetie, your aunt isn't angry at you, don't be afraid... You won't have to suffer this kind of injustice anymore."

Jia Sui was exhausted after taking the medicine, so Han Yan carried her to the inner palace to rest.

The soft mattress and the warm charcoal fire felt like a dream to her.

Back when she was still a "slave," she was always hungry and cold. Jia Sui was most afraid of winter because she could only sleep on the floor of the woodshed, covered with a thin quilt, and was so cold that she couldn't sleep all night.

Now, her mother is a princess, her uncle is the emperor, and she has even met her aunt, who is as beautiful as a fairy...

Everyone was very kind to her, so kind it seemed unreal.

"Go to sleep, Mother is with you." Princess Anping gently patted her back.

Jia Sui dared not close her eyes, fearing that everything would disappear if she opened them.

Jiahe ran over, took off her shoes, climbed onto the bed, and lay down next to her. "Don't be afraid, little sister, I'm here with you."

As twins, they used to live in the same womb and were connected by blood, so there was naturally no awkwardness between them.

Qi Yitang laughed: "Shouldn't you be the younger sister?"

Logically, that's how it should be, but Jiahe felt that she had enjoyed a few more years of wealth and comfort than her "older sister," so she should be the older sister and take care of her younger sister.

Qi Yitang patted her head. "Good girl."

Jiahe and Jiasui quickly fell asleep, their two identical little faces pressed together, like two little flowers blooming side by side, unfolding in their dreams.

Qi Yitang's heart melted at the sight, feeling both bittersweet and tender.

Turning to look at Princess Anping, whose expression remained indifferent, Qi Yitang knew that she was not without emotion.

"Royal sister, it's not worth wasting your energy on such scum. Finding Jia Sui is the greatest blessing... Three-legged toads are hard to find in this world, but two-legged men are everywhere. If you ever feel lonely in your room, just find a caring stepfather for Jia He and Jia Sui."

Repay grievances and avenge wrongs.

Princess Anping retaliated on the spot, without thinking much of it.

Actually, back then, she didn't think much of Gu Ziye. He didn't have the talent of the top scholar, nor the beauty of the third-place scholar; he was just an ordinary second-place scholar.

His strength lies in his robust physique, making him a man of both literary and martial talents.

The Empress Dowager also said that character is more important than family background. Princess Anping had no other favorites, so she thought she would give it a try.

I never imagined that I would be so wrong.

Most men in the world are pretty much the same, so Princess Anping got tired of looking for toads.

However, looking at Qi Yitang... Princess Anping raised an eyebrow. There should still be one or two exceptions. Everyone says that the royal family is heartless, but their Xie family has produced a great lover who has protected someone very well.

"I feel relieved that he's dead."

Seeing that Princess Anping's expression remained normal, Qi Yitang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking at the two little ones sleeping soundly together on the couch, she rubbed her hands together. "Elder sister, can I make a deal with you?"

Without even looking, Princess Anping knew what kind of wicked scheme was hidden beneath that appearance.

"speak."

"Look, you already have two daughters. It's not very meaningful to raise two identical ones. I'm feeling lonely. Why don't you give me one to play with... no, let me raise one. I'll definitely treat it like my own and take good care of it."

Princess Anping glanced at her sideways, "No."

They rejected it without even considering the exam!

Qi Yitang was furious for a moment, then said sadly, "We have such a good relationship, how can you not even bear to part with your own daughter? You are truly heartless..."

Princess Anping said, "If you want a child, go have one with His Majesty."

……

Unable to get her daughter back, Qi Yitang stormed off in a huff.

Hmph, fine, let's have it!

Xie Ling is writing the character "福" (fortune/blessing) in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

This is a custom passed down from our ancestors: as the year draws to a close, the emperor personally writes the character "福" (fortune/blessing) and bestows it upon his relatives and important officials, symbolizing a long and prosperous year ahead.

Although Xie Ling felt that this matter was unnecessary, it had been passed down for so many years, and it was not good to let it end in his hands, so he symbolically wrote some to bestow upon the deceased every year.

Qi Yitang rushed straight into the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and the wind he brought with him caused several newly written "Fu" characters to flutter slightly.

"Yanzhi, I want a child, you have one with me now!"

When Li Degui saw the Empress rushing over triumphantly, he thought something terrible had happened, but it turned out to be childbirth.

Having children is great!

Now that the world is at peace and the imperial court and harem are both stable, all that's missing is a prince or princess to add the finishing touch.

If the Empress could give birth to a legitimate son, those pedantic ministers of the previous dynasty wouldn't need to spend their days chanting sutras about "the importance of offspring for the stability of the country."

Li Degui chuckled to himself and left with a broad smile, thoughtfully closing the palace door behind him.

"Why do you suddenly want a child?" Xie Ling asked.