Qin Xiaoxiao left these words with deep meaning and left the Zhang Mansion with Jingheng regardless of the reaction of the Zhang family and his son.

After getting on the carriage, she rubbed her swollen and painful forehead, her whole body showing indescribable anxiety and irritability.

"Xiaoxiao, you are not wrong." Jing Heng gently hugged her and comforted her in a low voice: "Since I can't reveal the truth to my aunt for the time being, why not wait for a while, maybe wait until my aunt gives birth to the child safely.

It’s no longer a problem.”

Qin Xiaoxiao shook her head and expressed her real worry: "My cousin doesn't know anything. She won't guard against those things that are inferior to pigs and dogs, let alone Lan Zhi. If any of them have evil intentions, she will be against them."

What should I do if my aunt’s unborn child is in trouble?”

The whole Zhang family worked together to deceive the cousin, and there was also Lan Zhi, who was eyeing the baby outside. If it weren't for the instability of the pregnancy, she would have told her the truth without hesitation, instead of letting her have a pregnancy under the watchful eye of a pack of tigers and wolves.

The cousin was so smart that she didn't dare to say anything wrong with the Zhang family in front of her, for fear of arousing her suspicion, so she could only tell her to be careful during pregnancy, and to have trustworthy people around her no matter what she did.

She didn't know what the Zhang family thought about Princess Jiaming's pregnancy. All she could do was beat them up and let them know that her cousin had no biological family, but that didn't mean that she had no one to support her and allowed others to bully her.

Can just such a beating really deter these dogs?

"Those people in the Zhang family have no conflict of interest with my aunt, and the child in my aunt's belly is the real legitimate son and eldest grandson of the Zhang family. They will be able to get closer to the Tian family in the future. They will not be stupid enough to do harm to this child."

Jing Heng analyzed calmly, then changed the subject and his tone became colder: "But the woman on Xinghua Road really needs to be careful. Once her cousin gives birth to a boy, she will probably have no hope of entering the palace in her life, and even the baby she gave birth to will be hopeless."

It’s hard to protect your status.”

Qin Xiaoxiao was not as optimistic as him, and said in detail: "My cousin has a bad reputation outside. I used to wonder why the Zhang family didn't protect her. Now that I think about it, these bunch of idiots are already dissatisfied that my cousin can't do anything for the Zhang family."

He was trying to break the family rule of having no children until he was thirty years old, forcing his aunt to take Lan Zhi into the house. Those rumors that his aunt was jealous and beat the maid to death, and was disobedient to her parents-in-law, could be the Zhang family themselves.

The purpose of spreading the news is that one day it will happen to my cousin, so that others will be speechless."

Jing Heng frowned slightly: "It's not impossible."

Qin Xiaoxiao became anxious again, biting her fingers unconsciously: "Those dogs are used to pretending to be stupid. I don't believe that a truly Bodhisattva-hearted person would do such a disgusting thing. I'm sure he has done evil in private, so he pretends to be like this."

He looks kind and generous, thinking that this way he can pretend that nothing happened... If you think about it carefully, some of the good reputation of the Zhang family was spread due to the stigma of the cousin!"

Jing Heng took her finger and found a clean handkerchief to wipe it clean: "What you said makes sense. I think those old people are not just loyal ministers to the emperor's uncle. They were trying to win over me in the main hall just now.

, seems to want to interfere in sea trade."

It wasn't that the Zhang family and his son were stupid and he discovered their intentions. It was that they misunderstood his arrival from the beginning, thinking that he was interested in making friends with the Zhang family first.

Even if they were beaten to death, they would not believe that this Marquis of Nanming came here because he was just worried about his wife.

After hearing this, Qin Xiaoxiao said angrily: "You shouldn't have been allowed to come. Who knows if they have secretly taken refuge with any prince, so they don't have to involve our family."

Speaking of this, she became more and more worried about Princess Jiaming's situation: "When the Zhang family married their cousin, I'm sure they had carefully planned it. Before, you said that the Holy Emperor and King Fu had a friendship that they grew up with. I think so.

The Holy Spirit also cares about his cousin, and marrying his cousin is like having an extra shield for them, which can be used to ward off disasters at critical moments."

Jing Heng didn't know if this was the case. Looking at her worried look, he raised his hand and stroked her eyebrows: "Since you are worried, I will go to the palace tomorrow to pay my respects to my grandmother and ask her to come forward and assign two nuns to my cousin.

.”

Qin Xiaoxiao thought about it and thought it was a good idea: "We don't have to wait for tomorrow. Let's go into the palace soon. It's best to remind grandma a few things so that they can be wary of the Zhang family."

Jingheng rubbed her head dissatisfiedly: "I don't think you care so much about me."

Qin Xiaoxiao knew that he was not jealous of his aunt, but just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity, so he deliberately said: "My aunt's matter is too urgent. If I don't make arrangements for her early, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep well tonight."

, are you willing to let me do this?"

Jingheng pinched her face angrily, unable to do anything to her at all.

Qin Xiaoxiao didn't mind the heat, hugged his arm tightly and leaned on him: "Brother Li, you are so kind!"

These words came completely from her heart and were not adulterated at all. Not only did he protect her, but he was also willing to help the people she cared about because of her. If he didn't really treat her well, he wouldn't be able to meddle in these nosy matters.

Jing Heng played with her soft hands, and there was obvious pleasure on his stern face, but he still had to teach those who needed to be taught a lesson: "It's good that you know, and next time you will blame me for other people's affairs.

See how I deal with you!"

Qin Xiaoxiao knew that she was in the wrong and hurriedly tried to please him: "I will never do this again. If I do it again, okay?"

Jing Heng glanced at her and "reluctantly" agreed: "Yes."

The couple did not return home, but let Shitou go straight to the palace gate. After getting off the carriage, they came to Yongning Palace under the scorching sun.

Empress Dowager Jing was puzzled by the fact that these two people came to say hello either early or late. When she learned that Princess Jiaming was pregnant, she couldn't help laughing: "Okay, okay, I'm so happy!"

Prince Fu was the youngest brother of the late Emperor, who was about the same age as Emperor Yuan He. She had watched him grow up, so he had a certain affection for her. When Prince Fu left, he had begged her to take care of Princess Jiaming, so he naturally looked forward to Jiaming.

Hello, Princess.

Qin Xiaoxiao took the opportunity to say: "Grandma, my cousin is weak and her pregnancy is not going well. I saw that she was very worried, so I took it upon myself to ask you to come forward and give her two reliable nannies."

Queen Mother Jing thought it was reasonable and didn't think much about it: "You're right, this girl finally had a child, so she can't be careless."

After that, she praised Qin Xiaoxiao: "You are also considerate and think about Jiaming wholeheartedly."

Qin Xiaoxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little embarrassed at being praised: "My cousin is my elder and my good friend. My grandmother and I share the same aspirations. We both hope that my cousin, mother and son will be well."

Empress Dowager Jing patted the back of her hand with satisfaction and cast her eyes inadvertently on her belly: "You and Li'er have been married for several months. Now even Jiaming has spread the good news. When will you let the Ai family have their great-grandson?

?”

When Qin Xiaoxiao heard this, he subconsciously looked at Jing Heng beside him, thinking that he had not told Queen Mother Jing about the two-year delay in having children.

"Grandma, my grandson doesn't want children for the time being. How do you want her to respond?" Jing Heng didn't want Queen Mother Jing to embarrass Qin Xiaoxiao, so he put on an arrogant attitude: "When my grandson wants it, you will take it.

"

Queen Mother Jing seemed to be angry at his words. She glared at him and said to Qin Xiaoxiao: "Don't listen to him. It's a big deal to have children while you're young. This way, it won't delay his taking on concubines and opening up the princess's palace."

"

As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence in the hall.

Jin Xiu, who was standing beside Queen Mother Jing, had bright eyes and shyly looked at Jing Heng, whom she had admired for many years. Her heart was pounding, feeling that her chance had come.

Taking a concubine? Qin Xiaoxiao shook her hands and broke free, feeling panicked in her heart.

Before the marriage, I made an agreement with Brother Li that they would be monogamous and would not let a third person interfere. It turned out that they were too naive.

At present, the Queen Mother has directly brought the matter of concubinage into the open, and it is impossible to say no to their tempers. When she is really pregnant, I am afraid that the Queen Mother will directly give Brother Li several rooms and concubines.

Qin Xiaoxiao was extremely reluctant and didn't care whether she would offend Queen Mother Jing. Just when she was about to say that they didn't want a concubine, a big hand reached out and held her cold fingertips.

Jing Heng looked at Empress Dowager Jing, his gentle tone revealing irresistible firmness: "Grandma, when my grandson asked for marriage from the emperor's uncle, he said that it is enough to have Xiaoxiao by his side in this life, and one or two children are enough.

Yes, it’s annoying to have too many grandchildren.”

Empress Dowager Jing was very angry, but she didn't show it on her face: "You child, you don't need to give birth to the child or take care of it. Why do you find it so objectionable? Not to mention anything else, there is such a huge princess mansion and your marquis mansion.

Ten or eight are not too many to raise. If you don't want to suffer the pain of giving birth, you can just hire a few concubines to help her give birth. In short, I won't trouble you."

After that, she asked Qin Xiaoxiao lovingly: "Do you think this is what the Ai family said?"

Qin Xiaoxiao lowered his eyes and said respectfully: "Grandma, whether it's giving birth to a child or taking a concubine, I will listen to Brother Li."

Jing Heng seemed to be very satisfied with these respectful words, and said to Queen Mother Jing, whose smile faded: "Grandma, Xiaoxiao can't decide on your grandson's affairs. If you have anything to do in the future, you can just ask your grandson. It's useless to ask her."

ask."

Queen Mother Jing's face was almost unbearable when her good intentions were rejected.

She knew her grandson's temperament, and if he continued to go against his will, it would be impossible for him to change his mind. Instead, she would be asking for trouble, so she could only wave her hands with a helpless expression: "That's all, the Ai family is old, no matter what.

I can’t help you.”

Jing Heng didn't want to make her old man sad, so he got up and walked to her side and said: "Grandma, my grandson knows that you have good intentions, but my grandson has never been interested in women. If he hadn't met Xiaoxiao, you might not even have his grandson's daughter-in-law."

will not have."

Queen Mother Jing knew what he was telling the truth and her purpose, so she couldn't help but glance at Qin Xiaoxiao.

Seeing her looking at him pitifully, as if she was afraid that he would be blamed, he felt a little unbearable. After all, he had agreed to this marriage and even given her a dowry out of love for her.

After thinking about it, her expression softened: "Okay, if you don't like it, the Ai family is too lazy to be such a villain. Just discuss the matters between you two behind closed doors."

Qin Xiaoxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, looked at each other and said to Jingheng, "Thank you grandma for your consideration."

After the words were spoken, the previous peace and harmony returned to the palace.

Jinxiu was the only one who was unwilling to do so. She stared at Qin Xiaoxiao angrily, thinking that she was jealous and did not allow Jingheng to take a concubine.

Her gaze was so sharp that it was hard for Qin Xiaoxiao not to notice it. Thinking of how she had not been very respectful towards him before, now he finally knew why, and he was speechless for a moment, as he didn't have the same experience as her.

After coming out of the palace, Qin Xiaoxiao relaxed all over and looked at the man beside him faintly: "Brother Li, won't you regret it?"

Jing Heng's eyes twitched slightly and he said deliberately: "If I regret it, will you tell my grandmother and ask her to give me a few houses and concubines?"

Qin Xiaoxiao stared at him fiercely: "Don't even think about it!"

Jing Heng took her hand and walked towards the carriage: "Just talk nonsense."

Qin Xiaoxiao murmured: "Can you blame me? Who knew that the Queen Mother suddenly mentioned the matter of taking concubines, which scared me so much that I had to work hard to pretend to be weak, and made her believe that it was not up to me to decide whether to have children or take concubines."

Jing Heng poked her forehead: "It's better now, I've been the villain."

Qin Xiaoxiao climbed onto the carriage and sat closely next to him: "Brother Li, this evil person deserves to be punished. You don't like children to begin with. Wouldn't it be nice to have less children to bother you in the future?"

Jing Heng looked at her deeply and kissed her on the lips: "Who told you that I don't like children? I just don't like children born to anyone other than you."
To be continued...