Too high to reach

Chapter 329 But she didn't know
Mo Yuan returned to her residence in the afternoon.

A maid was already waiting at the second gate. Upon seeing her return, she bowed and said, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince requests your presence."

Mo Yuan's heart pounded wildly. "Your Highness, what brings you here?"

"This slave doesn't know."

"Where?"

"In the Empress's courtyard."

With the Crown Princess present… she took a few deep breaths and headed towards the Crown Princess's courtyard.

Upon entering, one sees the Crown Prince reclining on a couch, with the Crown Princess sitting beside him. Tea and snacks are laid out on the table in front of them, and the two are talking.

"Why have you been gone for so long? What have you been doing?" the prince asked.

He was relaxed, with a warm smile. When he looked at Mo Yuan, his eyes seemed to hold deep affection.

In the past, such a gaze would have made Mo Yuan feel satisfied, but now it sent chills down her spine.

For a moment, she didn't dare to look him in the eye. After bowing with her eyes lowered, she said, "I took a stroll around and went back to my parents' home. My sister is pregnant again."

"Oh? Is that Madam Xu the Third?" the Crown Prince asked.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

The crown prince blinked, then frowned slightly. He thought of Yu'an…

Lately, I've been so busy with other things, and with the Crown Princess pregnant, I haven't had much time for her. Besides, it seems like the two of them have developed some tension after what happened last time. Sigh… I wonder what her plans are. I'll discuss it with my mother later.

He had a very useful candidate in his hands, who had power and money, and whose wife had recently died.

Unfortunately, he's of average appearance and a bit older than average. However, since he's rarely in the capital, this fake marriage, just a nominal one, will allow both sides to continue living their lives as usual, which is a win-win situation.

Unfortunately, Yu'an has a bad temper and probably won't agree.

Hmph! Just as I thought, he can only get me to do things, but he can't help me at all.

The Crown Princess was quite pleased to hear this. She loved hearing such news at this time. "Good news! Once she's settled, go and see her. My aunt sent a lot of fine cotton cloth to make baby clothes, even better than what the Imperial Household Department sent. When you go, take a few bolts with you."

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty." Mo Yuan quickly bowed.

"If Your Highness is alright... you should go back and rest," the Crown Princess said.

Mo Yuan bowed and walked out, just outside the courtyard gate.

An arm suddenly wrapped around her from behind... "What do you want to eat tonight?"

The crown prince spoke in his ear.

This startled Mo Yuan, who screamed and felt her hair stand on end… She struggled violently…

Seeing that he had frightened Mo Yuan, the Crown Prince burst into laughter.

"Your Highness! You startled me!" Mo Yuan said coquettishly.

The Crown Prince stepped forward and took her hand. "Oh! You really scared me, your hands are all sweaty... It's been so long since I've been to your room, have you missed me?"

"Of course I wanted to..." Mo Yuan tried her best to maintain her usual demeanor, but in her heart she was thinking of a way to escape.

"What were you thinking?" Seeing that there was no one else on the road except Mo Yuan's maid, the Crown Prince blew air into her ear...

Now I have even more goosebumps...

What's wrong with this person?
Helpless, Mo Yuan could only giggle and run forward, with the Crown Prince quickly chasing after her...

After running for a while, Mo Yuan suddenly stopped, looking constipated...

"What's wrong?" the crown prince asked.

"...Your Highness...I'm so unlucky..."

"Ok?"

"I might... I might have started my period..." Mo Yuan said with a look of annoyance.

The crown prince was somewhat disappointed, but still said, "It's alright, I'll just have a meal with you and play a game of chess..."

“I don’t want to spoil your fun, sir. How about…” She glanced to the side. “Why don’t you go to Lin Daiyu’s place? I saw her practicing dance the other day. She could even do a backbend! And kick her legs so high… She’s really amazing!” she gestured.

"What? I didn't look down on you, yet you're pushing me away?" The Crown Prince feigned anger.

"How could I have pushed you? I hate myself so much... Otherwise... after I've changed my clothes, I'll go find you and Sister Lin for a meal and drinks?"

The Crown Prince chuckled and snorted, "At a time like this, instead of resting properly, you're running around everywhere! Alright, I haven't visited her in a long time either, go back to your room." With that, he walked towards the small courtyard next door.

Mo Yuan breathed a sigh of relief... staring blankly at the Crown Prince's retreating figure.

He wanted to kill me, but he could still sleep with me? How could he do that?! He's truly a pervert...

Just then, the Crown Prince turned around and saw Mo Yuan staring at him intently...

I felt really happy inside: she genuinely liked me!
Alas, it's just a pity that it's this kind of relationship.

He waved to Mo Yuan and then went into the courtyard.

but……

Then he thought again: As the future ruler of the world, let alone a mere woman like her, all kings, nobles, and generals would have to submit to him. Even the devil would bow his head in deference.

Only those who can control everything truly demonstrate the nature of a hero!
Alright... seeing how well-behaved and sensible she is... and how much she cares about me, I'll let her off this time!

That's a different kind of fun!
He changed his mind, but she didn't know it.

……

Li Jing returned home that evening.

Mo Yi helped him wash his hands and change his clothes. "Your Highness, Doctor Huang came today and examined Shao'er again. He said there's nothing serious."

After Feng Liniang left, Shao Ge'er fell slightly ill. He didn't have any obvious symptoms, but he cried all day long and couldn't eat or sleep well.

I've been seeing doctors a lot these past few days.

"I'll go take a look," Li Jing said, standing up again.

"I will go with you."

On the way, Mo Yi said, "He's probably not used to Feng Liniang's departure. It's also very difficult for him to give her the medicine."

Li Jing nodded: "Tell them to pay more attention. As long as they don't get a fever, it's not a big problem."

"Yes. Today, I'll have the maid talk to the gardener and see if there are any newly born puppies. We can bring one over and comfort him."

"can."

"Your Highness, what do you think? Should we find a concubine to take care of Shao-ge'er?"

"You decide what to do. If it doesn't work out, have Aunt Mei take him with her."

Mo Yi was moved upon hearing this; the prince did indeed treat Aunt Mei better than others.

This made her feel a little awkward, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it...

These past two days, Aunt Mei has been much more energetic than before, and she's been coming to visit me more often, even asking about Shao-ge'er...

At that time, Mo Yi thought: Shao Ge'er was spoiled before, and it may not be enough to rely on wet nurses and maids to take care of him.

I don't plan to lift a finger. As for the concubines, for now... that's how I'll support them.

Finding a suitable person to take care of Shao Ge'er is a good choice.

Before she could make up her mind, Consort Tian leaned in and said meaningfully, "If Consort Mei's pregnancy hadn't ended, the Prince would have been his eldest son..."

Mo Yi understood immediately. If Feng Liniang was the one who did it, how could Aunt Mei and Shao Ge'er possibly have a good outcome?
Not only that… Aunt Mei must hate Feng Liniang and Shao Ge’er even more. Shao Ge’er will be a grown man for many years. This deep mansion… I hope nothing bad happens to him while I’m in charge.

So, I mentioned it to Granny Zhao.

Granny Zhao didn't respond to her question, but instead said, "In two years, Shao-ge will go to school." She then told the Prince to send Shao-ge to Wenshan Academy.

Mo Yi understood. Granny Zhao harbored resentment towards Shao Ge'er. Going to Wenshan Academy would sever Shao Ge'er's connection with the Zhao family army... and make him irrelevant to the Qi Prince's Mansion in the future.

That's really complicated.

"What's wrong?" Li Jing asked when Mo Yi remained silent for a long time.

"Your Highness, I have heard that if Consort Mei's male fetus had been saved, it would have been your eldest son."

“You mean…” Li Jing’s brows furrowed…

"I don't know the answer to that. Perhaps we should ask Aunt Mei later? If that's the case, or if Aunt Mei herself thinks so... it could be troublesome. After suppressing her feelings for so many years, this is the end for Feng Liniang..."

Li Jing shook his head and smiled wryly: "After you've seen Shao Ge'er, go to her room again."

I never imagined I'd encounter something like this...