After the rebirth of the Marquis's mistress, she smiled at the scumbag's family

As soon as the person left, the old lady pointed at Ruan and started to scold her, "Are you getting more confused as you get older? You actually held the hand of a lowly maid affectionately and asked the princess to call her 'sister'. Where do you put the Princess of Chang'an and the legitimate princess?!"

Ruan was also very aggrieved, "Mother, isn't this telling everyone that Lin Wan'er is the daughter of the prince's distant cousin? Besides, the daughter-in-law just wants them to get closer, and in the future..."

"There is no future! If she becomes Jing Ting's concubine, I will also give my eldest brother a few concubines!" The old lady covered her chest and scolded, "Foolish thing, go back to your yard and think carefully about who is the daughter-in-law you should love and pamper!"

Ruan didn't dare to say anything more and quickly bowed and left.

"Have you fought in too many wars and your brain isn't working well? You treat such a scheming, ordinary-looking woman as a treasure!" The old lady was so angry that she was grunting.

Lu Jingting wanted to open his mouth to defend Lin Wan'er.

The old lady interrupted him immediately, "Don't tell me that 'she didn't mean it'. If she didn't mean it, then she's stupid! If she did it on purpose, then she's extremely stupid!"

"I've already told you that if you insist on bringing her into the mansion, you'll have to prepare to collect the bodies of the three of them!"

Seeing the murderous intent in the old lady's eyes, Lu Jingting immediately knelt in front of her and begged, "Grandma, she is my grandson's beloved, and she is also the biological mother of Ming'er and Ting'er. Please..."

Seeing her grandson begging, the old lady felt distressed and angry. "Since she's here, just stay. From now on, she can live in Shou'an Hall. If they have any evil intentions again, don't blame your grandmother for being cruel."

"You are not the only legitimate son of your father. If you are unable to shoulder the heavy burden of the Zhennan Palace, then you should give up the position of Crown Prince to someone else."

"...Grandma taught me that."

The Prince of Zhennan has four sons. The eldest son Lu Jing'an and the second son Lu Jingxian are illegitimate, while the third son Lu Jingting and the fourth son Lu Jingyu are legitimate. Lu Jingting is a martial artist who has been raised by the old prince since he was a child. He is the most valued by the old prince and was named the crown prince at the age of sixteen.

"Don't blame grandma for being cruel. Although our Lu family has the merit of following the emperor, we are still subordinates of the previous dynasty and have always been suspected by His Majesty. Xiao Yunxi is the opportunity His Majesty gave us to Zhennan Palace, and it is the only opportunity. Since we got married, you have wronged her so much, but she didn't complain to the palace, not because she loves you, and not because she is weak."

The old lady looked at Lu Jingting's puzzled eyes, sighed, and continued: "Among so many princesses, she is the most favored by the Queen Mother and the Emperor. Have you ever thought about why?"

"Because she is smart enough to understand what the Queen Mother and the Emperor want, and she will work hard to achieve it."

"She doesn't care about your favor at all, and she doesn't care who you favor."

"She hasn't fallen out with you and hasn't left the Zhennan Palace, not because she doesn't want to, but because she can't."

"The emperor's ultimate goal is to seize the military power of the Zhennan Palace. Whether her 'legitimate son' inherits the title of Zhennan Prince, or she is bullied by the Zhennan Palace and gives His Majesty an excuse to deprive him of his title, both goals can be achieved. The difference lies in whether thousands of people in our Lu family live or die."

"Don't underestimate a princess who grew up in the palace, and don't overestimate yourself. The mutual affection you care about is insignificant in the face of power and status. It has never been that she must have you, but that you must have her."

"That's all I have to say, grandma. Go back and think about it carefully." The old lady rubbed her forehead tiredly, hoping that her grandson could figure it out.

"Yes, grandson, I'll take my leave." Lu Jingting turned around and left with a heavy heart.

Not long after Lu Jingting left, Nanny Li came back and told the old lady, "The prince has gone to the west wing."

The old lady snorted coldly and said, "Let him be. In the future, keep a close eye on that slave girl. If she makes any unusual moves, tell me immediately."

"Old slave knows."

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Lin Wan'er was regretting her recklessness when she saw Lu Jingting walk in with a heavy heart.

"Husband, Wan'er didn't mean it." Lin Wan'er threw herself into Lu Jingting's arms and cried aggrievedly, "Is the old lady angry?"

Lu Jingting did not blame her, but just put his arm around her shoulders and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

But when she thought of what the old lady had just said, she still reminded him, "When you live in the old lady's yard in the future, you must abide by the rules. You must not call me 'husband', and you must not offend the princess."

Lin Wan'er was stunned and asked in disbelief, "My husband, before I entered the mansion, didn't you agree that I could live in Yihe Courtyard?"

Yiheyuan is located in the northwest corner of the palace, but it is elegant and secluded. There is a small path outside the corner gate that leads directly to Lu Jingting's study, which is very convenient.

But now she has to live in Shou'an Hall. The old lady doesn't like her in the first place. Can she still have a good life in the future?

Lu Jingting patted Lin Wan'er's hand distressedly and comforted her: "You live here, so you can serve the old lady well and let the old lady know how gentle and well-behaved you are. After a long time, she will naturally like you."

Lin Wan'er secretly resented the old lady in her heart, thinking that it must have been the old lady's idea to detain her in Shou'an Hall. What an old fool.

She raised her eyes to look at Lu Jingting and replied softly: "For you and the children, Wan'er will serve the old lady with all her heart and soul."

Then he asked cautiously, "Husband...Prince..., when can Wan'er meet Ming'er and Ting'er?"

Seeing Lin Wan'er's cautious look, Lu Jingting couldn't bear it after all. "After a few days, when the old lady has calmed down, I will bring them to see you."

Lu Jingting continued, "I...it may take some time before I can come to see you again."

Lin Wan'er wanted to ask, how long is a while? Are they going to let her fend for herself here?

But she didn't dare. She knew Lu Jingting's temper, so she could only bite her lip and said aggrievedly, "Prince, Wan'er, take the children back to the countryside. Come and see us when you are free. If you don't come... I will take good care of the children and will never cause any trouble for you."

Lin Wan'er cried very sadly.

Lu Jingting felt very distressed when he heard this.

He pinched her chin gently and said in a deep voice: "Wan'er, don't think about leaving me."

Then, without further ado, he lowered his head and sealed her lips...

After a while, Lu Jingting looked at Lin Wan'er, whose eyes were blurry, and stroked her cheek with his fingers. He said reluctantly, "Don't think too much, and go to bed early."

After Lu Jingting left, Lin Wan'er pounded the pillow a few times in dissatisfaction, but did not dare to make too much noise, for fear that the walls might have ears and would displease the old lady again.

She touched the bracelet on her hand, imagining how she would look wearing Xiao Yunxi's luxurious and beautiful dress and the dazzling hair accessories on her head...it must be beautiful.

Her eyes were full of ambition and calculation, and she murmured, "So what if you are a princess...you will be mine from now on."

Xiao Yunxi was just getting ready to go to bed when she heard the little maid come to report that the prince had arrived.

Lu Jingting strode in and saw Xiao Yunxi removing her makeup in front of the mirror. Without the makeup, her skin looked even more delicate and flawless.

Just like what the poem says: Eyebrows are like willows, hair is like clouds, two peach-like faces are reflected in the mirror, and a glance of spring water makes people feel cold.

Xiao Yunxi glanced at him with disgust, "If you have something to say, just say it. Don't look at me randomly!"

Hearing the cold voice, Lu Jingting immediately came back to his senses, coughed awkwardly, and said, "Well, I just came to discuss the matter of the two children with you."

"Oh, I guess I said it wrong. It's three children."

"..."

"I know you like Ming and Ting, but I like Yuan more. If you want to adopt him, adopt all three of them together, and make Yuan my eldest son. Otherwise, don't adopt any of them. I will give you a few concubines with clean backgrounds. As long as you are not incompetent, you will give birth to children in the future, right?"

"Brother Yuan is not suitable." How can someone else's child be Lu Jingting's eldest son!

"Why is it inappropriate?" Xiao Yunxi looked at Lu Jingting in pretend confusion.

"He...he has a tough life, and is unlucky for his father and mother."

"Haha, what a coincidence! Yesterday I asked Master Zhang from the Imperial Observatory to calculate, and this child's horoscope is very compatible with mine. I can help him soar to the sky, and he can help me achieve everything I wish for."

Lu Jingting listened to Xiao Yunxi's words, and for a moment, he couldn't think of how to refute.

Xiao Yunxi continued, "My Lord, I am not a fool. I can let Ming'er and Ting'er recognize their ancestry, but Yuan'er must be my eldest son. If you agree, we can open the ancestral temple tomorrow. If you don't agree, then Ming'er and Ting'er will only be the children of a gambler and alcoholic in this life!"

Lu Jingting looked at Xiao Yunxi's resolute expression, then thought about what the old lady had just said, and fell silent.

Did she choose Yuan Ge'er as the heir to the Zhennan Palace?

Why didn't she try to please him and give birth to a legitimate son herself?

Is it really as my grandmother said, that she doesn't care about his favor at all and doesn't care who he favors?

He wanted to refute her, wanted to scold her, but he couldn't open his mouth.

Because he knew that the emperor was behind her, and more importantly, she might have no feelings for him at all.

If they don't agree, Ming'er and Ting'er may never be able to return to their ancestral home in this life.

Xiao Yunxi looked at Lu Jingting in silence and said disdainfully, "Go back and think about it carefully. I'm tired and need to rest. Prince, take care. I won't see you off!"

Lu Jingting felt a little uncomfortable when he saw Xiao Yunxi's impatient look, but he didn't say much. He turned around and left. He needed to think about it carefully.