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 Favoring Concubines and Destroying Wives? I Refuse to be the Mistress of this Marquis' Mansion

 Chapter 255: 

 Appreciation

Qi Lingheng had a confidential discussion with Emperor Jingshun for half an hour.

As he was leaving, Emperor Jingshun said, "Leave Jun'er in the palace."

Qi Lingheng had never intended to take his son with him.

Emperor Jingshun went to the Kunning Palace, where Empress Zhao whispered, "Jun'er is asleep."

They then went to the Warm Pavilion in the west to talk.

Empress Zhao was very anxious. "Did Lingheng admit it?"

Emperor Jingshun nodded, expressing his helplessness. "She is indeed from the Lin family."

Empress Zhao's expression was not pleasant to behold. Finally, she sighed, "What a fateful entanglement!"

Emperor Jingshun's mood was complicated. In a low voice, he said, "Lingheng said the same thing."

"What do you mean?" 

Empress Zhao was a bit confused.

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Emperor Jingshun asked her, "Do you remember when Lingheng was twelve or thirteen years old, and we were selecting a girl from a noble family for him?"

"Of course, I remember. Over the course of six months, we considered over a dozen candidates. The Lin family's eldest daughter was a few years older than Lingheng, but it's not uncommon for the wife to be older by a few years. She was among them. But..."

Thinking back to that time, Empress Zhao paused.

It was the first time she had clashed with Emperor Jingshun since becoming Empress of the Inner Palace.

Emperor Jingshun remained silent.

Empress Zhao, in a displeased tone, remarked, "Don't mention that Lingheng was terrified; at that time, even I was frightened!" 

After the truth came out, she had nearly ordered Chen Mama's execution on the spot!

Emperor Jingshun's voice was grave as he said, "Chen Mama may be dull-witted, but her unwavering loyalty to the Crown Prince is noteworthy. That's also why the Crown Prince values her so much."

"If it weren't for her past kindness to the Crown Prince and his earnest pleas, I wouldn't have spared her!" Empress Zhao exclaimed, her voice strained.

"She should have been content!" she added bitterly. 

"If she hadn't insulted me later, Lingheng wouldn't have cut out her tongue."

Then Qi Lingheng and the Crown Prince got into a physical altercation.

The Emperor didn't want to dwell on the internal strife within the royal family any longer, so ultimately... he had to temporarily separate the two brothers.

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Qi Lingheng's marriage was also delayed. Later on, it was also his temperament that caused further delays.

Lin Yunwan originally had the opportunity to become the Princess Consort of Huan, but instead married into the Wu Ding Marquis's mansion.

Years had passed since these events, and the couple had long ceased to argue over this matter.

Empress Zhao sighed, "Even if Lingheng had chosen a princess normally at that time, we might not have necessarily chosen the legitimate daughter of the Lin family. It's not entirely the Crown Prince's fault either."

Thinking about the current situation, she said, "Lingheng must also be aware of this. His insistence on saying so is just to protect his consort as much as possible. Your Majesty, what do you think?"

"What do I think?" Emperor Jingshun raised an eyebrow.

Empress Zhao said, "How do you plan to deal with the mother of Jun'er?"

Emperor Jingshun closed his eyes for a moment and then slowly said, "After Princess Consort Huan intervened in disaster relief in Jiangqian, she gained significant popularity among the people. Now, everyone in the capital recognizes her as Princess Consort Huan, even if she looks similar to the Lian family's daughter. Jun'er is already so grown up and remembers everything. Do I have any other options?"

Empress Zhao smiled after a moment of surprise. This was her imperial husband!

"Grandmother, Grandmother..." 

Qi Zaijun woke up and couldn't see anyone around, so he ran out barefoot. 

Both Empress Zhao and Emperor Jingshun hurried over. Empress Zhao said as she ran, "Jun'er, why aren't you wearing shoes?" 

Emperor Jingshun, taking long strides, reached Qi Zaijun and carried him back to bed. 

They helped Qi Zaijun put on his shoes and socks. 

Emperor Jingshun asked Qi Zaijun, "Do you like your uncle?"

Qi Ziajun blinked, instantly awake, and shook his head vigorously like a tambourine: "Don't like."

"Oh? Why not?" Empress Zhao also paused.

Qi Ziajun, wise beyond his years, asked Emperor Jingshun, "Grandfather, do you want Ziajun to like him?"

Emperor Jingshun thought for a moment and nodded.

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Qi Ziajun then said, "Unless His Highness stops troubling my mother."

Empress Zhao broke out in a cold sweat. Children seemed to know everything about the affairs of their elders!

Emperor Jingshun smiled and asked Qi Ziajun, "I promise, your uncle won't trouble your mother anymore. Will Ziajun be willing to accompany your uncle in the future, until the end....?"

"Grandfather, the end is..."

Emperor Jingshun didn't elaborate.

~

In the winter month, a light snow fell.

The imperial physician rushed from the Crown Prince's residence to the palace, stuttering as he spoke, "…He's been saved."

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But he couldn't say the Crown Prince was unharmed.

The Crown Prince's health was deteriorating rapidly. He had survived thus far only because of his status as the Crown Prince. For anyone else, it would have been impossible to survive for so long.

Emperor Jingshun fell silent.

This was his eldest son, the son he had raised with his own hands.

He wasn't young anymore, but now his son would depart before him.

~

"I heard that Your Highness was once held at knifepoint by a palace maid... Is it true?" Lin Yunwan had been listening to the rumors for a while and became curious herself.

Qi Lingheng looked into her eyes and said, "It's true."

"..."

Lin Yunwan gasped and said, "In the dead of night, a palace maid with a knife... So, you've been hesitant to marry because you were frightened?"

"How could that be?" Qi Lingheng smiled and said, "It's just that after leaving the capital for studies, I've seen the vastness of the world."

There was also a hint of youthful arrogance and dissatisfaction with the Emperor.

He was the victim, yet because of the Crown Prince, he was driven out of the capital.

Over time, his standards also became more discerning, and he never found someone who truly pleased him.

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After learning the whole story of their marriage, Lin Yunwan didn't need him to pour out his heart completely; she understood.

Qi Lingheng spoke cheerfully, "The Duke of Xingguo has returned to the capital."

Lin Yunwan was also pleased. "I heard that the Duke of Xingguo's mansion has reclaimed its legitimate daughter. It seems that the current legitimate daughter of the Chen family is living comfortably in the Duke's mansion, thriving."

Qi Lingheng sneered, "The legitimate daughter of a noble family should be like this."

The two exchanged glances, both thinking of Ge Bao'er from the Wu Ding Marquis's mansion.

Qi Lingheng said casually, "Let the Lu family stir up trouble for a while before falling into my hands."

In his hands meant in the hands of the court. The people of the Wu Ding Marquis's mansion were bound to face imprisonment.

Lin Yunwan furrowed her brows. "But what about Lu Chang Gong..."

Qi Lingheng smiled and said, "Don't worry. He's smarter than you think and can keep calm."

"Did the prince meet him privately?" Lin Yunwan was very surprised.

But Qi Lingheng said, "He came to see me."

Lin Yunwan was even more surprised!

"Yunwan, your adopted son truly cares about you. He wants to protect you just like me."

Qi Lingheng's tone showed a strong appreciation for Lu Chang Gong.

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