Chapter 422: The Bitterness of Exile
Chapter 422: The Bitterness of Exile
Princess Qi did not cover Suixi's ears, allowing her to listen.
Growing up in such an environment, there were many things a child would inevitably learn.
Empress Li's bickering with He Pin did not involve any inappropriate topics.
They were using the common language of the imperial harem, so Princess Qi did not stop them, also wanting Suixi to learn more.
Princess Qi naturally wanted to raise her daughter to be innocent and naive, unaware of the ways of the world, so she wouldn't have to endure its bitterness.
But how could one avoid this bitterness while living in the mortal world?
Princess Qi didn't want her daughter to suffer too much, so she made sure Suixi learned everything she needed to know from a young age.
Suixi had already witnessed these schemes and secrets since childhood, so she wouldn't be easily deceived when she grew up.
Although Duke Ling's Manor and Prince Xing's Mansion would protect her, having her own abilities would ensure she could protect herself even when alone.
Suixi's background was no longer a secret in the capital.
The Emperor personally issued an edict, clarifying Suixi's identity.
Although Prince Xing's Mansion didn't hold a small banquet, Suixi's identity was now beyond doubt.
She was no longer Duke Ling's adopted daughter but the true biological daughter of Prince Xing, a genuine noble young duchess.
Some people had their own thoughts, thinking that such a noble young duchess could be a good match if betrothed early.
However, they were coldly rejected by Duke Ling and Prince Xing.
Not only that, but the heads of the corresponding families were secretly beaten up by the two.
Everyone understood the reason for this beating, and it deterred those with ill intentions.
Duke Ling thought, "She's so young, and you're already coveting her? Have you no humanity?"
Empress Li and He Pin gave Suixi a thrilling lesson in palace intrigue.
Consort He, considering that it was the Empress's birthday, didn't provoke her and gave her some face.
The other consorts were relatively calm and didn't intentionally cause trouble.
Among the newly promoted beauties, there were some with flamboyant personalities.
However, due to their low ranks, they couldn't even fully show their faces in this setting.
So, cause trouble?
They wouldn't dare!
The news of Yue Pin's pregnancy had already spread.
After all, it had been three months, and Doctor Liu personally examined her pulse, confirming that the fetus was stable, and it shouldn't be like the previous times where she couldn't keep the child.
The Emperor valued this pregnancy highly, as there hadn't been a prince or princess born in the palace for three years.
The Emperor couldn't help but suspect that he was getting old and couldn't have children anymore.
Now that Yue Pin was pregnant, it proved that he still had his edge, and the Emperor naturally valued this pregnancy.
Even if someone had designs on this child, they would have to keep their hands to themselves.
Otherwise, if something went wrong...
No one would be able to escape!
Yue Pin also attended today, and the Empress watched her with a heavy heart.
She had already exempted Yue Pin from the formalities, allowing her to rest and nurture the fetus in the palace.
Yue Pin had previously lost several pregnancies, and her body wasn't in the best condition. The Empress feared something might happen to her.
The Empress's position as the Empress was stable, and she had given birth to three sons, although she had no daughters, which was slightly regrettable, but it wasn't too bad.
So, she didn't need to scheme against the children of other consorts.
Moreover, the Emperor valued Yue Pin's pregnancy, and the Empress only wished for her to give birth safely without any mishaps.
Yue Pin also understood her special situation, and after briefly appearing, she quietly sent a box of jewelry to Suixi before returning.
Others might not understand, but Yue Pin felt she did.
When her father came to the palace to examine her pulse, he quietly said a few words, suggesting that Suixi was a lucky child, and if she interacted with her, her wishes might come true.
After the visit, Princess Yue couldn't help but wonder if her kindness and affection towards Suixui had contributed to the stability of her current pregnancy. She couldn't quite understand or explain it, but she chose to believe it.
Moreover, Princess Yue had grown fond of Suixui, a well-behaved and lively child. She hoped that her own child would be as adorable as Suixui.
With her personal desires, Princess Yue quietly brought gifts and then discreetly returned to her own palace.
Suixui was a little surprised but delighted to receive the presents.
After the Empress's birthday celebration, Suixui returned to the manor with her mother.
Duke Ling had something to discuss with Prince Xing, so they rode their horses outside.
Prince Xing whispered to Duke Ling, "I heard that the Chen family caused a ruckus during their exile. Their daughter scratched their youngest son, who developed a fever overnight and was gone by morning."
Duke Ling was taken aback by this news.
Previously, when Suixui went boating, they had intentionally delayed their arrival to provoke the fake Suixui. How could they let her enjoy the privileges of Suixui's identity for so long?
Duke Ling arranged for this information to be leaked, letting Chen Yueyao know that the little young duchess, Suixui, who was favored by Duke Ling's Manor and Prince Xing's Manor, was from Qingzhou.
Chen Yueyao had already suspected that Suixui might not have died.
Later, she learned from Tian Cuihua that they had only tied Suixui up and left her in the mountains. They didn't directly drown or burn her! In their village, it was common for people to abandon unwanted children this way.
Therefore, the couple didn't think there was anything wrong with their actions.
Suixui's survival was beyond their expectations.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yueyao's heart sank.
When she learned that the little young duchess favored by Duke Ling's Manor and Prince Xing's Manor was Suixui, Chen Yueyao felt a sense of inevitable fate.
Suixui had already lived a good life in her previous life.
Why, in this life, after taking over her identity, did she end up in such a predicament? Moreover, Suixui seemed to be living an even better life than before.
Why wasn't Suixui the daughter of Aunt Qiu, but instead a young duchess of Prince Xing's Manor? Weren't Prince Xing's children already deceased?
Chen Yueyao couldn't comprehend it. To stay in the capital, she had exposed herself, but since she couldn't vomit anything, she was hastily sent away.
The journey into exile was harsh, and as a child, she was less likely to be targeted by the escorting soldiers.
However, Tian Cuihua, a woman with a hint of allure, couldn't escape their notice.
After months on the road, with little meat and no women, the soldiers were less picky.
Tian Cuihua initially resisted, but after a couple of rough encounters, she became compliant.
Chen Dalang was too cowardly to bring it up again, and sometimes even offered Tian Cuihua to the soldiers to ensure better treatment for himself.
The couple had turned against each other.
Chen Yueyao trembled in between them, her heart filled with anger as the family blamed each other.
During a scuffle, Chen Yueyao accidentally scratched her younger brother.
In the hot weather, the wound became infected, and the brother developed a high fever that night and passed away the next day.
With the loss of their youngest son, Tian Cuihua went mad, and the family now lived as if they were enemies.
Chen Yueyao felt this shouldn't have happened!
She had been reborn, so why was heaven treating her this way?
(End of Chapter)
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