Chapter 974: Chapter 823, Hopping Up and Down_2 Chapter 974: Chapter 823, Hopping Up and Down_2 Huai En also became happy, “Master is wise.” Saying this, he quietly let out a huge sigh of relief, thankful that the Prince had not been rashly stirred up by the Princess Consort and acted hot-headed–otherwise, with the return of the Little Prince, a storm was certain to ensue.

The next day, when Luo Qiong received the delivered fruits and vegetables, her mouth hung open in surprise.

This was not at all what she had expected!

“Send someone to inquire about this, see what exactly happened?”

Daohua and Luo Qiong learned the truth almost at the same time.

After Daohua came to know, it was a mix of amusement and speechlessness; she waved off Ping Ji’s wife and acted as if she knew nothing of the matter.

A bit of fruit and vegetables really weren’t a big deal to her, but the action of Prince Ping had made her quite pleased.

However, Luo Qiong’s mood was not so beautiful. Her father, who always coveted pleasure, was willing to compromise himself to avoid conflict with Pingxi Hall, which made her even more wary of Xiao Yeyang and Daohua.

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Due to her pregnancy, Luo Qiong’s treatment in the Prince Residence greatly improved, but for this, Princess Consort Ma also restricted her freedom, forbidding her from leaving the residence.

Luo Qiong was so frustrated she could only take strolls within the Prince Residence.

When she passed by the Hundred Flowers Garden, she saw Daohua leading Kang Naixin and Wu Xirong in admiring the flowers, and her gaze couldn’t help but flicker.

“The second sister-in-law is quite capable, so quickly climbing up to Princess Huijia and Governor Wu.”

The nanny sent by Duchess Wei to look after Luo Qiong’s pregnancy said with a smile: “Miss, you’ve grown up in luxury and don’t understand these people born of humble backgrounds.”

“They love to strive, the moment they see an opportunity, they won’t let notions of propriety, justice, integrity, or shame stand in their way of climbing up.”

“That Yan Family girl could marry into the Prince Residence only because she first caught Xiao Yeyang’s heart; otherwise, with the countless maidens of Beijing, how would it have been her turn to become sisters-in-law with you, Miss?”

Luo Qiong faintly smiled: “Being able to captivate a man’s heart is also a skill. Let’s go and say hello.”

Daohua had noticed Luo Qiong earlier, and seeing her approach, exchanged a helpless look with Kang Naixin and Wu Xirong.

Because of Yan Yile’s incident, her relationship with the two of them had become somewhat closer than before, and they often visited each other when they had free time.

When Luo Qiong got closer, Daohua smiled and said, “Eldest sister-in-law, why aren’t you resting in your room?”

Luo Qiong responded with a smile, “I was bored staying in the room, so I came out for a walk.” Then, looking at Kang Naixin and Wu Xirong, “I’m not disturbing you, am I?”

Both Kang Naixin and Wu Xirong shook their heads with a smile.

Due to Luo Qiong’s arrival, the conversation between Daohua and the other two changed from the gossip about various families in Beijing to discussing flowers and plants.

During the conversation, the three did not intentionally ignore Luo Qiong, but neither did they actively invite her to join.

Sitting to the side, Luo Qiong seemed like an outsider.

After sitting for a while, Luo Qiong stood up, saying she needed to return.

The three people from Daohua’s group stood up to send her off.

Luo Qiong walked a few steps into the courtyard, then suddenly turned her head back to Daohua: “Second sister-in-law, there is something I’ve been thinking over and feel I should tell you.”

Daohua glanced at Kang Naixin and Wu Xirong, then walked towards Luo Qiong, stopping about a meter or two away from her: “What is it, eldest sister-in-law?”

Luo Qiong seemed hesitant, as if troubled, but finally looked at Daohua as if making up her mind: “Your second brother… he’s kept a concubine outside.”

Upon hearing this, Daohua admitted that her heart felt as if it had been struck heavily, but she quickly recovered, looking calmly at Luo Qiong: “Eldest sister-in-law, one must not make careless accusations!”

Luo Qiong looked at Daohua with apparent sympathy: “Actually, if you control a man too strictly, it’s not good; if you don’t take the initiative to accept concubines and keep roomers for him, he will maintain them outside…”
Daohua interrupted her lesson, “Does elder sister-in-law have any proof to such claims?”

Luo Qiong: “My elder brother told me personally, that concubine is a brothel’s Oiran, she’s kept in the West City house.”

Hearing this, Daohua’s tensed heart suddenly relaxed; if she was not mistaken, the person Luo Qiong spoke of must be Mother Yi, who had helped her and Dong Yuanyao: “When did this happen?”

Luo Qiong’s face brimmed with even more sympathy: “He has been keeping her even before you married into the Prince Residence.”

Pretending to be indignant, Daohua spoke: “Eldest sister-in-law, I will look into this matter, and if you’ve deceived me…”
Luo Qiong immediately said: “Second sister-in-law, I have no need to deceive you with such matters, I tell you this only because we are both women and wives of the Prince Residence’s sons; I understand your plight.”

Understand my ass!

Daohua really wanted to curse. Aside from the initial panic, she was now completely calm. If she still did not understand that Luo Qiong was trying to sow discord between her and Xiao Yeyang, then she would really be a fool.

“Eldest sister-in-law, thank you. Honestly, seeing the poor relationship between you and elder brother before, I was quite worried for you.”

“Fortunately, since last month, your relationship has improved day by day, and now you are even pregnant; it seems that in the future, you will surely lead a happy and fulfilled life with elder brother.”

“However, eldest sister-in-law, I think your belly seems a bit big. Didn’t the Princess Consort say you’re just a little over a month pregnant? It looks more like three or four months.”

Having successfully seen Luo Qiong’s face stiffen, Daohua felt somewhat relieved inside.

She really couldn’t swallow this without giving Luo Qiong a bit of a hard time.

Luo Qiong stiffly covered her belly: “I ate a bit too much today, I’m feeling bloated.” After saying this, she quickly left with the help of her maid.

Watching her walk away, Daohua’s face fell.

This Luo Qiong, after getting pregnant, had become much more active than before, running up and down, first demanding the trees from the Four Seasons Fruits and Vegetables Shop and now coming to drive a wedge between her and Xiao Yeyang.

What was she trying to do?

Was she attempting to fight for the title within the Prince Residence for the child in her belly?

She really had a lot of confidence in herself, thinking all the people in the Prince Residence were as foolish as Xiao Yechen, to be fooled by her?