Chapter 105 Lianzhi’ Background

Shu Yuwan guessed and smiled, “Tell me what’s going on. Let me listen and see if I can help you.”

Lianzhi frowned, “It was my fault. A few days ago, at the tavern’s entrance, I accidentally bumped into a young master. Instead of apologizing, he was rude, so… I stepped on his foot.”

Shu Yuwan chuckled, knowing Lianzhi’ temperament well.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Lianzhi continued, “Later, I found out that the young master is the son of the Minister of Revenue.”

“After his people found out about my identity, he started blocking me near my home, causing trouble for me. At first, I fought back, but when I learned he was the Minister of Revenue’s son, I gritted my teeth and endured it, hoping he would have some dignity and stop bothering me.”

“Unexpectedly, recently, he said he wants to bring me into his mansion as his concubine, then torment me every day!”

Lianzhi’ face turned red with anger, clearly upset.

“I’m afraid he might force me, so after much thought, I thought about you, hoping you could help me.”

Shu Yuwan reassured her, “Don’t worry, np one can force you if you’re unwilling.”

The son of the Minister of Revenue, acting like this, must be the one who caused trouble at Zhao Qing Qing and An Shaoyu’s wedding with Prince Shinzi!

At that time, she felt relieved and even sent gifts to those two troublemakers.

She never expected to be involved with Lianzhi now.

After some thought, she smiled, “Although this young man Chen is mischievous, he’s not a bad person. Maybe he was just teasing you. Don’t worry too much. I’ll send someone to the Chen mansion and inform them that you’re my friend, I will ask Chen not to scare you.”

After hearing Shu Yuwan’s promise, Lianzhi breathed a sigh of relief and quickly expressed her gratitude, “Thank you so much, Miss Shu.”

If she hadn’t known Shu Yuwan, she wouldn’t have known who to turn for help. Her father was only an eighth-rank official, from a humble background. She didn’t dare tell her parents about this matter, fearing that if that Chen person returned home and had her father bullied, what would she do?

In the past few days, Lianzhi regretted her actions. Why did she have to pick a fight and offend someone!

Her father had always told her to be cautious outside, especially in the capital full of nobles. How could she have been so careless?

She really didn’t want to become someone’s concubine.

Fortunately, Sister Yuwan was willing to help her.

Lianzhi took out a jade pendant and handed it to Shu Yuwan, saying, “Sister Yuwan, I know you lack nothing, but this is a token of my appreciation. It’s for the little prince. I hope you don’t mind.”

Shu Yuwan gestured for Yimei to take the jade pendant and chuckled, “I like whatever you give me. I wouldn’t mind at all.”

Lianzhi also smiled.

This was the most precious thing she had! Her grandmother said she received it from a noble person she met when she was young. They found her cute and gave it to her. She couldn’t remember the details, but she liked the jade pendant and had been wearing it ever since.

Now, she was giving it to Sister Yuwan, hoping she would like it.

After chatting for a while, Shu Yuwan began to feel restless. Lianzhi noticed and quickly took her leave.

Shu Yuwan had prepared some silk, fabric, common hairpins, and other jewelry in advance for Lianzhi. She had Yimei escort Lianzhi back safely.

Then she lay down to rest.

Shortly after, the Crown Prince returned for lunch. Shu Yuwan was still resting on the soft couch. The Crown Prince quietly entered the hall and saw Shu Yuwan sleeping peacefully, and couldn’t bear to wake her up. He sat down beside her.

Shu Yuwan was about to give birth, and apart from her swollen belly, her appearance hadn’t changed much. With her graceful demeanor, the Crown Prince couldn’t help but smile as he watched her.

Shu Yuwan wasn’t in a deep sleep and she sense the Crown Prince staring at her, while he open her eyes and said, “Jin Er?”

The Crown Prince smiled gently and said, “You’re awake. I came back to have lunch with you, but seeing you asleep, I waited for a while.”

Shu Yuwan feel fluttered in her heart.

Although she felt sorry for the Crown Prince’s daily back and forth trips, she didn’t stop him from coming back for lunch. If the Crown Prince was willing to accompany her, she was happy too.

Shu Yuwan got up, and Yimei came over to help her freshen up. Seeing the jade pendant that Lianzhi had just brought lying on the dressing table, Shu Yuwan said, “Put away this jade pendant.”

“Yes,” Yimei stepped forward to tidy up.

The Crown Prince, seeing the jade pendant, couldn’t help but exclaim, “Hmm.”

“Yuwan, where did this jade pendant come from?” the Crown Prince asked.

Shu Yuwan explained the origin of the jade pendant to the Crown Prince Ming Ged then looked at him puzzled, “Jin Er, is there something wrong with this jade pendant?”

The Crown Prince picked up the jade pendant and examined it carefully.

Frowning, he affirmed, “This is the jade pendant that Mother gave to the Wei Duke’s mansion’s little cousin, right?”

Shu Yuwan was surprised, “But this was sent by Lianzhi. What’s going on?”

After recalling for a moment, the Crown Prince said, “Besides Wushuang, Aunt actually had another daughter. When she was born, Mother was already seriously ill and gave this jade pendant to my little cousin. I personally picked this jade pendant.”

Pointing to a dark pattern on the jade pendant, the Crown Prince said, “There’s a cloud-like pattern here. At that time, I went to the Duke’s mansion with Grandma Zhou and personally placed this jade pendant in the little cousin’s cradle.”

“Later, when the little cousin turned one, Aunt took her out to pray and lost her.”

Shu Yuwan was greatly shocked after hearing this and said after a while, “Could it be that Lianzhi is the lost child? But isn’t Lianzhi the daughter of the Chief of the Great Court?”

The Crown Prince shook his head, indicating he didn’t know.

Taking Shu Yuwan’s hand, he continued, “It’s not a big deal. I’ll send someone to investigate.”

Shu Yuwan nodded but was also concerned about this matter.

After having lunch together, the Crown Prince instructed Aqing to carefully investigate Lianzhi’ background, then left this matter behind and went to Chengqian Palace to assist the Emperor with state affairs.

Keeping her promise, Shu Yuwan had Qing Dai send gifts to Chen Gongzi at the Chen family’s mansion.

Qing Dai, with proper manners, said, “Master Chen, Miss Lianzhi from the Ji family has a connection with our Crown Princess. I heard there was a little misunderstanding between you and Miss Lianzhi. The Crown Princess asks Miss Lianzhi to apologize to you and hopes you won’t hold a grudge against her.”

Since the incident with Cheng Gongzi, the Emperor had been frequently fatigued, and the Crown Prince had been assisting the Emperor with state affairs. Shu Yuwan’s status had risen accordingly.

As the chief palace maid by Shu Yuwan’s side, Qing Dai was respectful and no one dared to neglect her.

Chen Gongzi’s expression turned unpleasant.

Mrs. Chen had just learned about the situation. Although she didn’t know the details, upon hearing Qing Dai’s words, she quickly responded, “Crown Princess, rest assured. My son is mischievous, and I will discipline him properly.”

After receiving a clear response from Mrs. Chen, Qing Dai politely left.

Once Qing Dai left, Mrs. Chen’s face darkened, and she sternly said, “What exactly happened? Tell me the truth!”

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