Listening to her daughter's heartfelt words, the pregnant Lady Hou went on a killing spree.

Qixia never imagined that one day she would be stopped at the gate when she returned to her own residence, and she raised her hand and slapped the gatekeeper across the face.

"You scoundrel, don't you even open your eyes and see who I am? Do you think you can stop me?"

The servant didn't dare say anything after being slapped, but he stood firmly in the doorway, refusing to budge an inch.

If he lets anyone in today, he'll probably lose his head by tonight.

Blocked by two servants, Qixia finally realized she really couldn't get in; a large crowd of onlookers had already gathered at the entrance of the princess's residence.

Feeling ashamed, she turned and left the princess's residence, wandering aimlessly through the streets.

Finally, as she walked, she arrived at the gate of the Prime Minister's residence. Now that she couldn't go back to the palace and wouldn't be allowed into the Princess's residence, it seemed that the only place she could go was the Prime Minister's residence.

The gatekeeper did not stop her when he saw her.

"Please, Miss."

Qixia stepped into the Prime Minister's residence and was led eastward by a servant.

Seeing that they were going further and further away from Qixia, they stopped walking.

"I am the eldest daughter of the family, so naturally I should live in the best courtyard in the manor. Where are you taking me?"

The head maidservant bowed respectfully.

"Miss, this is the master's order. You will live in the east wing from now on. As for the rest, the master has not said anything."

Qixia turned around and angrily went to find Prime Minister Ye. She wanted to ask him how he could be such a father. She was, after all, his daughter whom he had just recognized. Was he supposed to treat her like this?

Knowing that Prime Minister Ye was in the main hall of the Prime Minister's residence, Qixia went to find him without thinking.

When they arrived at the main hall, they discovered that not only was Prime Minister Ye present, but also many members of the Ye family.

Seeing the Ye family of Qixia, one can't help but feel hatred, because she almost caused the deaths of the entire Ye family. How could they not hate her?

However, they also knew that what their father (eldest brother) said was true. Letting her out would be more harmful to the Ye family. It would be better to keep her in the mansion and wait for the emperor's decree before the Ye family could deal with her themselves.

"Prime Minister Ye, how dare you arrange for me to stay in such a filthy place as the East Wing? I want to stay in the best courtyard of your Ye residence."

Madam Ye was an impulsive person. Seeing that she still dared to shout after such a situation, she didn't care whether she was her uncle's biological daughter or not, and stepped forward to slap her several times.

"Bah! You killed your mother and caused the Ye family to be shunned by the emperor. The fact that we've spared you food and shelter from the rain is already a sign of the Ye family's conscience, and yet you dare to shout!"

Everyone felt relieved.

Qixia stared at Madam Ye with a cold and sinister look in her eyes.

"Who do you think you are, daring to hit me?"

Seeing that Qixia still dared to shout, it seems that she hadn't been beaten enough.

Although Madam Ye was pampered and lived a life of luxury, she was robust and strong, unlike Qixia, who usually ate very little to maintain her figure.

The two women started fighting, and Madam Ye quickly gained the upper hand, dominating Qixia.

The eldest and second sons felt exhilarated, for if it weren't for their mother, they wouldn't have been sentenced to death by the emperor.

Judging from what my father just said, the best outcome for the Ye family is to return to their hometown. All their more than 20 years of studying and all their ambitions have now been wasted.

In the end, Madam Ye stopped hitting her because she was tired, and no one came forward to help her.

He stood there with his hands on his hips, panting heavily.

"Two men, drag her back to the east wing. Don't bring her any food tonight."

Two old women quickly came in and dragged the person away, and the hall returned to silence once again.

Prime Minister Ye sighed.

"Go back, everyone. Don't leave the manor unless necessary. We'll wait until the Emperor has dealt with the Ye family before making any decisions."

Everyone left with heavy hearts, except for the eldest and second young masters.

Young Master Ye stepped forward hesitantly.

"Father, Mother's body."

"I have already pleaded with the Emperor for a favor. Your mother cannot be buried in the Ye family ancestral tomb. You two should go to the mass grave outside the city tonight and wait there. Palace servants will bring your mother's body out."

"Thank you, Father."

Neither of them felt that their father had done anything wrong. The fact that he could still ask the emperor for favors under such difficult circumstances showed that he had already done everything he could for his mother and father.

The blame lies with the mother for her momentary lapse in judgment, and also with the grandmother.

Zhiyi hurriedly ran into the yard.

"Madam, Madam, something terrible has happened outside."

What's making you so anxious?

Ji Yueru didn't think that the outside world could be that big. How could it be bigger than what she experienced in her previous life?

Zhiyi's eyes lit up.

"Madam, you would never guess that this morning at the imperial court, Prime Minister Ye openly apologized to the emperor, admitting that twenty years ago, the Prime Minister's wife switched the daughter she had with Consort De."

The Emperor has now determined that the eldest daughter of the Ye family is the true royal princess, and Princess Qixia is actually the daughter of the Ye family.

At this point, Zhiyi remembered the relationship between her wife and Princess Chang'an, and the light in her eyes disappeared.

"What should we do, Madam? Princess Chang'an has always disliked you. Now that she's a princess again, who knows how she'll make things difficult for you next time we meet."

Ji Yueru never expected that just two days ago she was telling An'an how miserable Ye Simiao would be in the future, and now he has turned his life around. Isn't this too much of a coincidence?

"An'an, do you know what happened?"

I also find it strange; this is too much of a coincidence.

"Zhiyi, has anyone outside said who found out about this first?"

"I heard that it was Prime Minister Ye who noticed something was wrong with his wife and found out the truth after questioning her closely."

So that's how it is. It seems she was overthinking things, thinking that someone else besides her could hear An'an's thoughts.

Xiao Ce, who was lying in the side room, had overheard the entire conversation between the master and his servants.

The palace probably already knows about the little one's existence; it seems it can no longer be kept secret.

"White Tiger".

"Your subordinate is here."

"I cannot wait a month; I will arrange my return to the palace as quickly as possible."

Baihu was puzzled. Why was his master in such a hurry to return to the palace when they had been discussing things so well?

But these are not things he should be asking.

"Yes, I will go and make the arrangements immediately."

After Baihu left, Xiao Ce didn't stay in the house. He opened the door and strolled around the courtyard as if he were in his own backyard.

After a few days, the servants had long since become accustomed to the sudden appearance of a man in the lady's courtyard.

Knowing that the man was rescued by the madam, and that the servants in the courtyard kept his whereabouts a secret from everyone in the household, they kept their mouths shut after leaving the courtyard.

In the past, Ji Yueru could stroll around the courtyard whenever she wanted, but now, knowing that the other party was Prince Shun, she was unwilling to have too much contact with him.

Every time she left the house, she would ask An'an for directions, unaware that the mother and daughter's little actions were being overheard by Xiao Ce.

"Madam, the eldest young lady is here again. She says she won't leave until she sees you this time."