Springtime Affairs in a Noble Family

Hua Die's mind is in a mess right now; she has no ideas at all.

Cui Lingrong had no hope for Huadie to begin with, so she leaned closer and said, "Do you know why Princess Rongjia wants to raise your child? Because she can't have children."

"Shh." Cui Lingrong made a shushing gesture. "If you shout, then you'll truly be insane. Huadie, you've lost your child, but the old lady will forgive you for your grief, even if you ramble on a bit. The Marquis feels sorry for you and won't pursue the matter too much. Everything you've said has no evidence; it's just madness."

"What should I do then?" Hua Die was at a loss.

"Hua Die, you have no evidence against yourself because you weren't careful enough, but not everyone is like you," Cui Lingrong said. "Do you have any proof that you had a falling out with Princess Rongjia? If not, then you should lie low for now."

Hua Die still didn't understand until Cui Lingrong said the name Qingxue, at which point Hua Die suddenly remembered that there was such a person as Qingxue.

Cui Lingrong won't do anything directly, just like with Huadie's child, she won't interfere. Now everyone knows that Huadie lost her child after Princess Rongjia saw her.

"Hua Die, just tell the Marquis what Princess Rongjia told you. You're not good at lying, so tell the truth and the Marquis will believe you. Don't try to sow discord, because your acting is terrible." Cui Lingrong was about to leave when she said, "Instead of lying, why not take this opportunity to get your indenture with Bai Tao back? That way, you won't have to worry about the princess disposing of you at will."

When she returned to Shou'an Hall, Song Shulan had already returned. He went to see Huadie first, and then came over with a livid face.

"My lord," Princess Rongjia said instinctively, feeling guilty.

Song Shulan had just lost a child and was in a terrible mood. He learned from Hua Die that it was the princess who had scolded Hua Die, which was why Hua Die was afraid. He took a deep breath and looked at Princess Rongjia, "Princess, you knew Hua Die was pregnant, why did you provoke her?"

"I...I didn't."

"Hua Die said it herself, and she didn't seem to be lying."

Princess Rongjia panicked immediately, shaking her head frantically, "I really didn't go to the mother's place to keep the child, and I certainly didn't..."

"Remove the mother and keep the child?" Song Shulan frowned. "You said that?"

"I didn't!" Princess Rongjia finally realized that Huadie might have said something else to Song Shulan. "I was just angry. You said the child would be raised by her, but she doubted me. So I went to Huadie and told her not to overthink it. Maybe my tone was a bit hasty, but I really didn't mean to harm Huadie's child."

Upon learning of Huadie's miscarriage, Princess Rongjia was angrier than anyone else.

She finally saw a glimmer of hope, but Huadie was uncooperative and lost the baby.

She only said a few words about Hua Die, what's the big deal?

There was no punching or kicking!

Grandma Song said, "Hua Die is acting crazy, insisting that the princess wants to leave her mother behind and keep the child. Didn't she tell you about this?"

"She said she was confused because the princess was mean to her, and that's why she felt the princess was the one who caused it." When Song Shulan went to see Princess Rongjia, she sighed silently. "I know the princess didn't mean to harm Huadie's child, but her miscarriage this time was indeed because of you. Huadie and I begged for a favor: please return her and Baitao's indenture to her."

Princess Rongjia held the indentures of Huadie and the others in her hands, so she wasn't afraid that Huadie would cause trouble.

Now that Huadie is demanding a contract of indenture, Princess Rongjia has no way to express her grievances. She doesn't want to give it to her, but she has no choice but to.

"Chen De's wife, go and get their indentures."

After speaking, Princess Rongjia looked at Cui Lingrong. Hua Die, who had been acting crazy just now, was now asking for benefits. It was obvious that Cui Lingrong had instigated her.

That Cui Lingrong is so hateful!

Seeing that her son had no intention of continuing the investigation, Old Mrs. Song decided not to play the villain and waved her hand, saying that she was tired.

Cui Lingrong walked out of Shou'an Hall first, followed by Song Shulan.

They hadn't seen each other for a while, and Song Shulan thought Cui Lingrong would take the initiative to back down, but Cui Lingrong didn't.

"Cui, am I still your husband? Aren't you going to talk to me?" Song Shulan caught up and asked.

"Your Excellency misunderstands. I only walked faster because I saw that the Princess was also there and you must want to get closer to her," Cui Lingrong said magnanimously.

Just then, Princess Rongjia came out and hesitantly called out, "Song Lang."

Normally, Song Shulan would have gone over, but today, thinking of Huadie's lost child, he felt somewhat resentful.

"Princess, please go back and rest. I have something to say to Madam Cui." Song Shulan pulled Cui Lingrong along, and they headed towards Qiushuangzhai together.

Watching the two figures leave, Princess Rongjia wished Cui Lingrong would die immediately.

"Princess, let's go back too," said Chen De's wife.

Princess Rongjia refused to budge. "Tell me," she said, "how can I ensure that Cui Lingrong can never compete with me again?"

"Princess, this is not the place to talk," Chen De's wife reminded her again.

Princess Rongjia, her temper flaring, couldn't care less about anything else. "My mother sent you to serve me, not to say these things, but to help me find a solution!"

She glared at Chen De's wife, then returned to Wutong Courtyard and began to curse, "None of you are useful! If Wang Shanxi's wife were here, would I be so pathetic?"

"That useless Huadie, all I did was say a few words to her, and she lost her child and even caused a rift between me and the Marquis!"

"Cui Lingrong, it's Cui Lingrong again!"

Princess Rongjia smashed several vases, and Chen De's wife tried to persuade her several times to no avail.

Wang Hechun's wife arrived upon hearing the news. "Princess, please don't be angry. The Marquis still values ​​you. Consort Huadie has lost her child; the Marquis must be heartbroken. His visit to the First Madam might not necessarily be good news."

"What can I say? That I don't..." Princess Rongjia's rationality pulled her back, and she didn't continue. But she was even more flustered. What should she do if Cui Lingrong and the Marquis said something?

"What did the princess say?" asked Wang Hechun's wife.

"You may leave. I have something to discuss with Chen De's wife," said Princess Rongjia.

Hearing this, Wang Hechun felt a lump in her throat. It was happening again. She had to think of a way to prevent Chen De's wife from suppressing her again!

After the door was closed, Princess Rongjia said, "If you can't come up with a solution, go back to the Rong Prince's Mansion. I don't need useless people here."

Chen De's wife frowned. She didn't understand the princess as well as Wang Shanxi's wife did. The princess had expressed her dissatisfaction more than once.

She thought for a moment, then moved closer. "Listen to what this old servant has to say..."

On the other side, Cui Lingrong was pulled back to Qiushuangzhai by Song Shulan.

When Song Shulan released his grip, Cui Lingrong had a red mark on her wrist. "What exactly is the Marquis angry about? Today's events have nothing to do with me. Why don't you go and question Princess Rongjia instead of taking your anger out on me?"

"I'm not talking about Huadie. She's just a concubine; she lost her child, so what? I don't need another son." Song Shulan was angry that Cui Lingrong wouldn't give him a way out. "We've been married for over ten years; do you have to keep this stalemate with me?"

Cui Lingrong didn't understand where Song Shulan's anger came from. Her not being jealous was actually a good thing for Song Shulan.

Their eyes met. Song Shulan tried to find some concern in Cui Lingrong's eyes, but Cui Lingrong's eyes were calm and showed no ripples.

"Cui Lingrong, besides the child, what else could possibly affect your emotions?" Song Shulan asked, puzzled.