Although Wen Renying's identity is actually a bit embarrassing, after all, she had an engagement with Hua Bochen before. Now that Hua Bochen is married, she comes to help entertain guests. Wouldn't that remind more people of the past? Of course, this way can also reflect the importance attached to Wen Renying, which further proves that the previous cancellation of the engagement has nothing to do with her, and Lady Pingjin Hou's love for her is genuine.
Hua Bochen is already married, so this matter was probably brought up for the last time.
This matter itself still needs to obtain Wen Renying's consent first.
Wen Renying agreed without even thinking about it. Oh, it would be a shame not to agree to such an interesting thing.
Since she had agreed, Han, as her mother, naturally let her do as she pleased. In fact, she knew more or less what her daughter was thinking. Breaking off the engagement meant they could just part ways and have nothing to do with each other. However, Hua Bochen's past actions were really infuriating, and she would feel guilty if she didn't get back at him when she got the chance.
At most it would just cause some trouble for Hua Bochen, but there's nothing to worry about.
There weren't many guests this morning, but the place was bustling as it should be. Of course, bustle is relative. There were also relatively quiet places in this house, like Hua Bochen's place. After the incident, Hua Bochen was first punished in various ways. His food, clothing and daily expenses were cut, and most of the people around him were cut off. All news from the outside world was cut off, and he couldn't even see the wife of Pingjin Marquis. It can be said that before he was told about the marriage, he was completely anxious. It was not until two days ago when he, the groom, had to go through the motions that he finally knew...
His yard was only hastily decorated in the past few days.
It must be said that Lady Pingjin Marquis gave him a severe beating this time, enough to make him remember it forever, so that in the past two days, he has been extremely well-behaved, doing whatever she told him to do and not daring to act rashly.
At this moment, there was no one around except two personal maids. Even those who were supposed to be Li Ruoshui's dowry were all arranged by Lady Pingjin to live in the courtyard next door. However, even if it was a foregone conclusion, Hua Bochen was still restless. He changed his clothes early and paced back and forth in the room. People around him were not able to persuade him.
As they were walking, Hua Bochen suddenly turned around and left the house, going to the side room, where Li Ruoshui's dowry was piled up, filling up three full rooms. He opened the door and made enough space to open the door. Madam Li had almost prepared Li Ruoshui's dowry before. It included not only hers, but also the original Xiangguo Mansion. There were quite a few good things. Madam Li, who still had a kind motherly heart, simply removed some things that were originally not suitable for bringing into the royal family, so it was naturally quite rich.
Looking at these things, Hua Bochen's heart seemed to be a little more at ease, as if there was some sense of reality - he was really going to marry the person he loved - and Hua Bochen then revealed a slightly satisfied smile.
Just...
Prince Cheng had lifted the ban half a month ago. In fact, those around him who knew about his relationship with Li Ruoshui did not dare to tell him what happened outside. However, after he lifted the ban, he could no longer hide it. After all, in the past month, he had been thinking about how to bring Li Ruoshui into the palace and make her his concubine. Even if she was a concubine, he believed it was only temporary, and sooner or later Ming Zhixin would give up the position of the main wife.
For ordinary families, making a concubine the legal wife is not absolutely impossible, but it is extremely difficult. It is not very common in the royal family. Of course, it mainly refers to the emperor and his children and grandchildren, and the royal family members are still a different matter.
I was feeling very excited at first, but in the end, it was like a basin of ice water was poured over my head, it was more than just a chill.
Then he became really furious. If he had not been held back by the people below, he might have rushed directly to the Li family. Half of the entire Prince Cheng's Mansion was smashed by him. Those who were unaware of the situation would have shrank back and dared not show their heads.
This went on for several days before he finally calmed down. Even so, he was still like a raging lion.
However, even though he was irritable, at least he had regained his rationality. He knew very well that he could not do anything under the current circumstances. If the affair between him and Li Ruoshui was exposed, not only would he destroy Li Ruoshui, but he would also completely offend the Li family, as well as... the Pingjin Marquisate. Although the two families would become enemies, before that, they would definitely target him first. One of them was a civil official, and the other was a military official. Both were considered top powers in the Qi Dynasty. If anyone really wanted to deal with him, his power was already weak, and he would definitely be ruined in the future. Because he was a prince, he could still keep his life, but that was all he could keep.
He could only suppress his reluctance deep in his heart, and then, no matter what, he had to find a chance to meet Li Ruoshui first. She was his woman, why did she have a relationship with someone else so easily? Even if it was just out of a man's self-esteem and possessiveness, he could not tolerate it. He had to know the reason even if he could not change it.
However, this matter is not so easy. After the accident, Li Ruoshui has been staying at home and has never stepped out of the room. One reason is to avoid the rumors outside, and the other reason is naturally to prepare for the marriage.
If you want to see her, you can only go to the Li family. This is still not easy, but if you want to achieve it, it is not impossible.
Young Master Fan has been paying attention to the situation in Prince Cheng's mansion since the day Prince Cheng was released from ban. Prince Cheng's rage was expected, but what he did was not too outrageous, which made the young master a little disappointed. However, he believed that as long as he was a man, he would not give up, so even if Prince Cheng did not do anything for the time being, it was probably only temporary. Of course, if he really did nothing, it would only mean that he was a coward and had lost the value of attention.
Day by day, on the first day of August, the day before Li Ruoshui and Hua Bochen's wedding, because the dowry was sent away, there were fewer people around Li Ruoshui. After the previous preparations and arrangements, Prince Cheng actually chose this day to meet someone. After young master Fan found out, he finally became interested, even a little excited, and was ready to go and take a look in person.
The people around Young Master Fan are definitely much stronger than those around Prince Cheng. It would be a piece of cake for him to bring people into the Li family.
In comparison, Prince Cheng almost had to disguise himself and sneak into the Li family, just like a thief. Young Master Fan and the others were right behind him, so he looked much more leisurely.
It was late at night and everyone around Li Ruoshui had basically fallen into a deep sleep, but the lights in the house were not completely turned off.
Since Prince Cheng stepped into Li Ruoshui's boudoir, he stopped being sneaky and seemed quite righteous.
Li Ruoshui was sleeping peacefully on the bed. His complexion looked quite good, rosy and fair, and he didn't look like he had suffered any serious harm at all. Realizing this, King Cheng became furious and reached out to grab Li Ruoshui's neck.
Li Ruoshui woke up in an instant, especially after seeing who the other person was. At that moment, she was so shocked that she almost lost her soul, but she calmed down in an instant, and her tears even fell first. She looked so sincere and heartfelt. "Prince..." She said weakly, so helpless and pitiful.
Not to mention, the strength in King Cheng's hand immediately weakened by three points, but King Cheng was not the kind of person who was obsessed with beauty and could not extricate himself, and would be easily confused and believe whatever the other party said. "Li Ruoshui, you dare to betray me?"
Li Ruoshui was almost angry to death. If this man hadn't forced her, how could she have come to this point today? How dare he say that she betrayed him? How shameless! But it was obviously impossible to say this. "Your Highness, Your Highness, how could you say that? Ruoshui is concerned about Your Highness, and wishes she could be with You every day and stay with You for the rest of her life. After that day, Ruoshui thought about how she could be with You legitimately, but you know, both grandfather and father are very strict. They will not allow the Li family to have anything to do with the prince. There are some things that I dare not say. Your Highness doesn't know how scared and terrified I am. I am restless day and night, afraid that I will reveal any clues. I want to find Your Highness, but Your Highness is under house arrest. I thought I would wait a little longer, wait a little longer, and wait until Your Highness is released. I'm sure Your Highness can solve everything, but, but..."
Li Ruoshui cried harder and harder, her body trembling slightly, she felt extremely helpless. King Cheng's heart softened by three points, and immediately softened by five points. He loosened his hand and held her in his arms, "Ruoshui, good Ruoshui, it's my fault, it's all my fault..."
Li Ruoshui leaned on his shoulder and continued to cry, "I know that my sisters don't like me, but I didn't expect that they would... would, would directly want to destroy me, Prince, I really don't want to, really, I really don't want to, please believe me, please believe me..."
Then, no matter how unwilling King Cheng was, he could only accept the reality, and it was obvious that he believed in Li Ruoshui unconditionally. In the final analysis, it was probably because of his male chauvinism that he thought that Li Ruoshui was just a little girl with such talent. If she was not in love with him, there were some words she would never say. If she said them, it must be that she was deeply in love with him. After becoming his woman, she would naturally be devoted to him wholeheartedly. How could she betray him on her own initiative
"Ruoshui, Ruoshui, I believe in you. I believe in you."
Li Ruoshui hugged him tighter, as if she had found solace. "I originally thought about just hanging myself with a rope. I don't have the face to continue living in this world. But I couldn't bear to leave you, Your Majesty. I wanted to at least see you once before I died. Besides, mother watched me very closely. I was in agony and waiting. But, when you were released from the ban, you didn't come, you didn't come..." Li Ruoshui grabbed his clothes tightly, without blaming him, but it seemed to increase her pain.
Prince Cheng frowned, feeling heartbroken and blaming himself, and kept apologizing to Li Ruoshui.
Young Master Fan, who was sitting on the roof, would have clapped his hands if he had not been afraid of disturbing the wild couple in the house. Damn, he had seen enough of Li Ruoshui. Just by looking at her eyes now, he knew that she had planned everything. Now, she had made Prince Cheng think that it was his fault. Amazing, amazing, really amazing. And Prince Cheng, a man, a prince, who had seen countless women, was so easily fooled by Li Ruoshui. He believed everything she said. Where was his brain
But it was also a real lesson for the young master. No matter how harmless or weak a woman is, she should not be underestimated. Otherwise, she will stab you gently without you even knowing it.
"I couldn't wait for you. I thought the prince disliked me because I was dirty and didn't want me anymore. I might as well die..."
"Ruoshui, don't talk nonsense. How could I not want you? You are not dirty, not dirty, and you can't do stupid things, okay? You have to be fine, you must be fine." Cheng Wang helped her up, held her face, and gently wiped away her tears.
Li Ruoshui looked at him infatuatedly, "So, are you here to take me away tonight?"
Prince Cheng's expression froze slightly. Take her away? He had no such idea at all. If he could really take her away, why would he wait until today
Li Ruoshui knew from his expression that this man was indeed not a good person.
Li Ruoshui smiled bitterly, "How can I go with the prince? Wouldn't that harm the prince and the Li family? Wouldn't I become a sinner for all eternity?"
Such righteousness, such consideration for the overall situation.
"Ruoshui, don't say that. Don't say that. It's my fault. It's my incompetence. Otherwise, why would I let your hand suffer so much?"
Li Ruoshui sat up and pushed Prince Cheng, "Your Majesty, please go back earlier. If you stay for too long, it will be bad if you are discovered."
"Ruoshui..." is here, how can she leave so easily? Not being able to have her legitimately doesn't mean that she can't be possessed. Hua Bochen dared to sleep with his woman, why couldn't he talk about his wife on the eve of his wedding? "It won't be discovered, why don't you let me stay?" He couldn't help but kiss her.
Li Ruoshui was stunned, and seemed to be a little slow to react to what he meant. There was a hint of panic in his eyes. "No, no, Your Majesty, you can't stay." Li Ruoshui shrank back.
"Why not?" Prince Cheng grabbed her and said, "What you said about caring about me is all lies." Prince Cheng's eyes were filled with hostility and anger.
"No, Your Majesty, it's not like that. Your Majesty, please listen to me," Li Ruoshui struggled and cried, "Listen to me, I'm pregnant, I'm pregnant!"
Prince Cheng was stunned.
Li Ruoshui looked at him, her eyes blurred with tears, her hands on her belly, "I didn't dare to ask a doctor, but it's basically confirmed. The child is the prince's. I couldn't wait for the prince, so I thought about dying, but I vaguely sensed the existence of the child, so I survived..."
Prince Cheng took some time to digest this fact. He didn't know how to react for a moment. Perhaps it was too much of a surprise. His fiancée was Ming Zeyue, so he naturally didn't dare to have a bastard before she got married. Even if it was Ming Zhixin later, there wouldn't be so many scruples. There were quite a few favored people in the backyard, but there was no good news for the time being. Now, now...