Reborn as the Crippled King s Beloved

Chapter 128: Chapter 128 Princess Consort Ling Comes to Visit
 

Perhaps not wanting to arouse Su Kai’s suspicions, Lady Yao had previously never asked him about other matters.

This was also specifically instructed by the Second Prince, though she had become Su Kai’s bedmate, their time together was too short and their feelings not deep enough. She didn’t need to do anything, just finding ways to maintain Su Kai’s favor was enough.

When the Second Prince needed her, he would contact her himself.

However, the Second Prince had mentioned, if there were matters involving Murong Jiu, she could inform the spy.

Having returned from the Prince Mansion previously, Su Kai was in a good mood and even told her that Princess Consort Ling wanted to see her. If she felt bored, she could visit the Prince Mansion to meet Princess Consort Ling.

Lady Yao didn’t want to go anywhere, but remembering the Second Prince’s instructions, she still reported this matter to his people.

The Second Prince not only asked her to forge a good relationship with Princess Consort Ling but also to probe her further. Reluctantly, Lady Yao went.

Princess Consort Ling was unlike what she had imagined; she had no airs about her, spoke kindly and gently, very considerate and did not at all scorn Lady Yao’s formerly lowly status.

Unlike the young ladies from the Su family, who acted one way in front of Su Kai and another way behind his back.

Lady Yao didn’t know exactly what had transpired between Princess Consort Ling and the Second Prince. She just subconsciously felt that Princess Consort Ling seemed quite adapted to living in the Prince Mansion.

Su Kai also suggested in his words that Princess Consort Ling was a very pleasant person, and he could interact with her more.

So, when the spy asked later, she instinctively told them that Princess Consort Ling hadn’t said anything specific, she had just accompanied Princess Consort Ling in a few games of chess.

The Second Prince wasn’t suspicious, he didn’t think Lady Yao could discover anything on a single visit, but he instructed Lady Yao to visit Prince Ling’s Mansion frequently and establish a good relationship with Princess Consort Ling.

Lady Yao actually disliked doing such things, her sole purpose in living was for revenge.

But only the Second Prince could help vindicate her father.

In the following days, she hadn’t seen Su Kai again, hearing that he was out on business and hadn’t returned for several days.

Lady Yao felt vaguely uneasy, wondering if something had happened to Su Kai, but she suppressed this uneasy feeling; she had no reason to care about the son of the enemy who had ruined her family.

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Murong Jiu, in the Prince Mansion, was unaware that people outside were already mythologizing her.

During the court banquet a few days ago, her outstanding guqin skills had won the praise of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, who even gifted her the ancient guqin, Lv Qi.

This alone was enough for people to talk incessantly.

Not to mention, her guqin playing had completely overshadowed Murong Man, the First Talented Lady, igniting even more gossip.

People felt there was a mysterious allure about her; no one knew how a country-reared girl possessed exceptional medical skills and superior guqin techniques, let alone expected that the Capital City’s once deemed ugliest lady could transform into the most beautiful.

However, Murong Jiu was indifferent to these talks; she found self-satisfaction in reading medical texts and chess manuals during her leisure time.

She had already considered the Prince Mansion as her and her children’s home, ever since she had a candid talk with the Prince, she felt a sense of belonging to the Prince Mansion and was willing to stay calmly for her pregnancy.

Additionally, having her master and Xiao Yu by her side meant she did not feel confined even without leaving the mansion.

Yet, the Second Prince was like an ant on a hot pan.

Prince Ling’s Mansion was impenetrable like a fortified iron, his people couldn’t be inserted, and Zhen Zhu, not knowing if she had been caught by Jun Yuyan holding anything against her, had been dealt with.

His desire to draw close to Murong Jiu could only go through Lady Yao, but Lady Yao had remarked that she was unwell and had only visited Prince Ling’s Mansion once, never returning again.

His cousin had already been ill twice; although not very severe, if this continued, her health could eventually be destroyed.

Moreover, he also harbored a longing to see Murong Jiu.

The current Murong Jiu was completely different from before, but the Second Prince had to admit, there was an allure about the current Murong Jiu, even her flawless face was captivating.

The reason he liked Murong Man so much was largely because she was beautiful, and he had always favored beauties.

Initially, his loathing for Murong Jiu stemmed from her unsightly appearance, and his being forced to feign deep affection was a humiliation he couldn’t bear, which chiefly fueled his desire to exploit and drain her dry.

If he had known that the birthmark on Murong Jiu’s face could be removed, he would never have let her marry Jun Yuyan in place of Murong Man.

He inadvertently allowed Jun Yuyan to gain such a great advantage.

The Second Prince couldn’t force Lady Yao to the Prince Mansion, for her purpose was solely to serve as leverage against the Su Family, which bore her grudges.

It was not truly his intention to overthrow the Marquis of Wuan’s Mansion, but rather to find an opportunity to bring the Su Family into his embrace.

Even if it failed, causing their downfall would still weaken Jun Yuyan’s support.

After much thought, the Second Prince decided to send Murong Man to the Prince Mansion again.

No sooner had he sent someone over than a spy from outside the mansion reported that Princess Consort Ling had left.

The Second Prince instantly rose from his chair and while walking outside, asked, “Do you know why she left?”

The spy naturally wasn’t sure; he just saw Princess Consort Ling getting into a carriage.

The Second Prince walked out quickly when suddenly a figure rushed towards him, “Your Highness! It’s not good, Miss Cousin is ill again!”

Bai Weiwei’s maid knelt on the ground in panic, pleading with the Second Prince to quickly check on her.

The Second Prince’s brows furrowed tightly, and for the first time, he felt a desire to see Murong Jiu, but then he realized he was going to see Murong Jiu for his cousin’s health, wasn’t he?

“Quick, fetch the Imperial Physician!”

He ordered his subordinates gravely and followed the maid to Bai Weiwei’s quarters.

Bai Weiwei had somehow fallen off her couch, lying on the ground, her face pale and her hair sweaty, clutching her chest in agony.

The Second Prince swiftly picked her up.

Bai Weiwei opened her eyes weakly, “Cousin? Is it you, cousin? Or am I dreaming?”

The Second Prince was filled with guilt; he realized it had been a long time since he last visited his cousin.

His cousin was frail, and her entire world consisted only of him.

“Weiwei, you’re not dreaming. Cousin is right here, don’t be afraid, the Imperial Physician has been sent for.”

Bai Weiwei shook her head, “It’s no use, Weiwei is too frail, even if I am saved this time, there will be a second time, a third time. Cousin, I’m tired. Can you, can you grant me a quick end? Cousin, I wish to die by your hand.”

“What nonsense are you talking!” the Second Prince scolded, “I forbid you to think like that. Weiwei, remember when Murong Jiu said there was hope for you, that with treatment every three months, you could live for a very long time.”

Bai Weiwei’s tears fell, “But in these three months, I have already fallen ill three times. It seems Miss Murong thinks I’m beyond healing and that’s why she doesn’t want to come.”

“She will come. Even if she doesn’t, I will bring her here forcibly to save you!” the Second Prince said sternly.

Bai Weiwei gave a weak smile, “Cousin is so good to Weiwei, but times have changed. She is Princess Consort Ling now, belonging to Prince Ling, why would she save a worthless person like me?”

The Second Prince’s brows furrowed tightly.

Just then, a notification came from outside, “Your Highness! Princess Consort Ling has come to visit!”

“What? Who did you say?”

The Second Prince stared in disbelief.

And Bai Weiwei’s smile froze on her face.

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