Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 41 - I Know His Highness the Second Prince is Involved with My Eldest Sister

Chapter 41: Chapter 41 I Know His Highness the Second Prince is Involved with My Eldest Sister

Noble Consort Qi’s tone, as she spoke these words, suggested a clear unwillingness to allow Jun Yuyan any resistance.

“Your father, the Emperor, is getting on in years, and he wants to hold his grandsons sooner rather than later. You must make more of an effort.”

Jun Yuyan had a disability in his leg and his face was disfigured; when Noble Consort Qi heard the suggestion from Murong Man the day before, she became fixated on the idea of holding a grandchild as soon as possible.

Even though the Emperor was aging, he was still full of energy and likely had many years left to him.

By then, the Imperial Grandson would have grown up too.

After so many years of conflict with the Empress, how could Noble Consort Qi stand to see the Second Prince ascend to the throne? Wouldn’t that be a dead end for her?

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For her own grandson to inherit the throne was the best outcome in her eyes.

At that moment, Murong Man spoke with a smile, “Actually, Your Majesty Noble Consort, if you wish to hold a grandchild, Ninth Sister can also give birth. Who knows, perhaps Ninth Sister is already pregnant.”

She deliberately said this to provoke Murong Jiu.

Murong Jiu was well aware that she was pregnant with a child that wasn’t Prince Ling’s. Surely, her heart must have been in turmoil, and it was a sight to see whether she could keep her composure and continue to disregard His Highness the Second Prince.

Indeed, upon hearing this, Murong Jiu felt guilty.

Her pregnancy was an undeniable reality, yet she didn’t even know who the father of the child was.

She couldn’t possibly let Jun Yuyan own up to the two children; she planned to divorce him before the child was born.

Therefore, she remained silent, bowing her head.

Noble Consort Qi snorted coldly.

She was aware of the consummation between Murong Jiu and Jun Yuyan, but she refused to believe her son would touch such an ugly woman as Murong Jiu; it was probably just to save Murong Jiu’s face.

If she didn’t marry a concubine, when would she ever hold a golden grandson?

Jun Yuyan spoke in a stern voice, “To marry Ah Jiu, your son does not feel wronged. Regarding the matter of a concubine, Mother, there is no need for further discussion. If Mother insists on bringing it up today, then I will have no choice but to take Ah Jiu back to the Prince Mansion first.”

“You! How can you be so stubborn! When Mother wanted you to marry Manman earlier, you insisted on going to the battlefield, making Manman wait for you for so long. And when you finally got married, Manman was replaced by an ugly girl from the countryside. How is she worthy…”

“Mother!”

Jun Yuyan sharply interrupted, “If Mother likes children so much, she can think of a way to have another one herself.”

Noble Consort Qi’s words were suddenly stuck in her throat.

Feeling guilty, she looked at Jun Yuyan, not expecting that he would know of her wish to have a child.

But that had been years ago.

Seeing that Jun Yuyan was indeed about to leave, Murong Man quickly said, “Your Majesty, it’s a good thing for the Prince and Ninth Sister to be fond of each other. Please don’t let this spoil the mother-son relationship between you and the Prince.”

The Second Prince still wanted to see Murong Jiu; they could not let Jun Yuyan take her out of the palace.

However, she did not forget to give Noble Consort Qi a meaningful glance, suggesting that it was Murong Jiu who was affecting the mother-son relationship between her and Prince Ling.

Noble Consort Qi harbored even greater resentment towards Murong Jiu, unable to comprehend how such an ugly village girl could receive such protection from Jun Yuyan.

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She took the opportunity to back down, saying, “Yu Yan, your mother is only thinking of your best interests. Since you dislike the idea, your mother can hardly force you. Today is your mother’s birthday; let’s not have a feuding scene between us. What if your father, the Emperor, comes and blames your mother?”

Jun Yuyan said nothing in response but sat back down in his original seat.

Murong Man breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, “Your Majesty, it’s been a long time since Manman had a talk with Ninth Sister. I’ll take her to the side hall. You and the Prince should have a good talk. After all, there is no enmity between mother and son that lasts overnight.”

Noble Consort Qi had long held a grudge against Murong Jiu, and naturally nodded in agreement, inwardly praising Murong Man for being considerate and perceptive.

“If only he had married her, there wouldn’t be any jokes now.”

Murong Jiu was pulled by Murong Man into the side hall.

After sending the palace maids away and closing the doors, she whispered to Murong Jiu with concern:

“Ninth Sister, I heard from the Second Prince that you’re pregnant. Is that true? Do you carry the Second Prince’s child in your womb?”

Murong Jiu laughed derisively, “How come Sister knows everything? Are you that close with the Second Prince?”

Murong Man’s eyes flickered, and she said with a smile, “Sister is just concerned about you. The Second Prince cares about you too, otherwise why would he tell me this secret?”

“So what are you trying to say?”

“Ninth Sister, Sister is worried you might give yourself away. The Second Prince said you’ve been pregnant for almost two months now. It might be hidden now, but in another two months, you won’t be able to hide it.”

“Then what’s Sister’s brilliant plan?”

Murong Man always felt that Murong Jiu’s attitude and tone were too cold, something was off.

She whispered, “The Second Prince’s intention is to marry you, but you are currently Princess Consort Ling, not only the people, but even the Emperor would not allow it. He plans to find a way to take you out of the Prince Mansion and send you to a safe place to nurture the pregnancy, while he slowly arranges for you and Prince Ling to separate. After a couple of years, the Second Prince will bring the child and ask the Emperor to grant a marriage.”

Murong Jiu sneered inwardly, how could she have been fooled by such a clumsy delaying excuse in her previous life?

Jun Haoze only wanted to drain her of all her value.

However, what was different this life, was that in her past life, Jun Haoze had kept her in the Prince Mansion to keep an eye on Jun Yuyan.

Now, having continuously spoiled Jun Haoze’s plans and having treated Jun Yuyan’s face and leg, she had become a threat to him, so he wanted to take her out.

Probably the Second Prince also regretted letting her replace Murong Man to marry into Prince Ling’s Mansion.

Any lady from the Marquis Mansion would have been more suitable than her.

The Second Prince wanted to get rid of her and control her, as well as have her serve as a spy in Prince Ling’s Mansion, killing several birds with one stone.

In her previous life, she had never acted as a spy; although she had been blinded by Jun Haoze, she was never an amoral person.

“Ninth Sister, what are you thinking? The Second Prince truly cherishes and values you, don’t fail him,” she said.

“But His Highness Prince Ling treats me very well.”

Murong Man’s eyes widened in disbelief, “Are you out of your mind? No matter how well he treats you, you are carrying the Second Prince’s child. If Prince Ling finds out, he will surely take your life!”

“I can terminate the pregnancy.”

Murong Man was taken aback upon hearing this. Did she hear wrongly? Murong Jiu was actually talking about terminating her pregnancy – and with the Second Prince’s child!

Just when she thought that Murong Jiu had no feelings left for the Second Prince, she saw tears falling from the corners of Murong Jiu’s eyes.

She breathed a sigh of relief, thinking it was just an angry remark.

If Murong Jiu wanted to abort, she would have done so by now.

Murong Man pleaded earnestly, “Ninth Sister, stop being stubborn. You and the Second Prince share a passionate love; Sister hopes the two of you will end up together.”

Murong Jiu looked at her, “Then can Sister relay a message to the Second Prince for me?”

“Of course! Whatever you say.”

“I know there’s an affair between you and the Second Prince. If you want me and the child, then you should marry someone else. Just say that. Can you deliver these exact words to the Second Prince, Sister?”

Murong Man’s face turned stark white in an instant.