Chapter 141: Qi Yanzhou Suspects Ye Chutang is Pregnant

Family secrets should not be aired, and Ye Jingchuan naturally did not answer Ye Chutang’s question.

“Chuer, we will talk about family matters later. We cannot delay any longer, or we will be punished by the emperor.”

With that, he urged the musicians to play, and had Eunuch De take Ye Anling away.

Ye Chutang looked at the backs of the newlyweds, then spoke the truth.

“My mother’s fall was caused by Kong Ruyan. My brother passed away young, and my mother died during childbirth. It was all because of her!”

“And also, my mother did not die from a disease, but was poisoned to death by Kong Ruyan!”

Eunuch De, who had already reached the door, stopped in his tracks and turned to warn her, “Miss Ye, don’t speak recklessly without evidence.”

Ye Chutang looked directly into Eunuch De’s eyes, her gaze cold.

“When Kong Ruyan admits it, my father was present. He can testify!”

Everyone turned to look at Ye Jingchuan.

Ye Jingchuan found himself in a difficult position and could only shift the blame onto Kong Ruyan.

“What Chuer said is true. I only learned about it recently and have placed Kong Ruyan under house arrest, which is why she hasn’t appeared today.”

With that, he looked at Ye Chutang pleadingly, hoping she would stop.

Taking down Kong Ruyan could still be seen as avenging his late wife.

But going after him as a father would be unfilial!

Ye Chutang’s target today was Ye Anling and Kong Ruyan.

With her task complete, she stopped.

“I’m terribly sorry for making a spectacle of things,” she said.

Of course, she wouldn’t let Ye Jingchuan off easily; it was just a matter of timing.

Ye Jingchuan, relieved that Ye Chutang stopped there, let out a quiet sigh.

“Everyone, I apologize for the inadequate hospitality, and I ask for your understanding. It’s getting late; let us proceed to the palace for the banquet.”

After he spoke, Eunuch De led Ye Anling away.

He was furious, to the extreme.

But for the sake of bringing down the Prince of Chen’s estate, he had to temporarily endure.

Ye Anling felt the cold aura emanating from Eunuch De and was so scared that her legs turned weak.

If it wasn’t for the wedding maid supporting her, she probably wouldn’t have been able to walk.

Eunuch De rode on a tall horse in front, while Ye Anling sat in a bridal sedan behind.

There should have been a long procession of dowries following, but there was none.

This made the wedding procession seem empty and strange.

The few onlookers found this odd.

“Why isn’t there any dowry? Didn’t they say there would be twenty-eight sedan chairs?”

“Shh! These are matters of the nobility; it’s not for us to discuss!”

At the Ministry of Works.

After the newlyweds left, the guests gradually took their leave to head to the palace.

Ye Jingchuan escorted them out while Ye Chutang, seemingly unconcerned, began counting the dowries, with Jin Zhi assisting her.

“What’s not mine, I won’t take for now. What’s mine, I’ll take right away.”

Qi Yanzhou stepped forward. “Miss Ye, do you need help?”

Ye Chutang looked at Qi Yanzhou, whose expression was not very pleasant, and immediately bowed to him.

“Your Highness, thank you.”

“It’s a small matter; no need for formalities.”

Ye Chutang looked at Qi Yanzhou, who was clearly seriously injured but pretending to be unaffected, and her heart skipped a beat.

The frail, sickly beauty who pretended to be strong was truly enchanting.

She averted her gaze slightly and said, “Your Highness, you’re severely injured. Don’t go to the palace banquet. I’ll help you treat your wounds.”

When Ye Jingchuan returned and heard this, he immediately agreed.

“Your Highness, Chuer’s medical skills are excellent. Please stay and let her treat you. I will explain it to the emperor.”

Alone with a woman—kindling the fire of temptation!

Qi Yanzhou knew that Ye Chutang’s treatment wasn’t just for internal injuries but also for poison.

He agreed, “Thank you, Miss Ye.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingchuan’s smile couldn’t be hidden.

“Chuer, let the maid take care of the dowries. The Prince’s injuries are urgent, so please treat him quickly.”

With that, he asked the steward to prepare a carriage to take him and Jun’er to the palace for the banquet.

Jin Zhi immediately knelt and kowtowed to Qi Yanzhou.

“Thank you, Your Highness, for saving my life!”

“You should thank your young mistress. If it weren’t for her, the Prince wouldn’t have acted. Stand up,” Qi Yanzhou said.

Jin Zhi immediately realized that Qi Yanzhou had feelings for Ye Chutang. She stood up and said, “Young mistress, I’ll take care of the dowries. Please treat the Prince’s injuries.”

Ye Chutang handed Jin Zhi the dowry list.

“Jin Zhi, I’ll have San’er help you later.”

With that, she turned to Qi Yanzhou. “Your Highness, please follow me to Ning Chu Courtyard.”

Jin Zhi felt uneasy but knew that Ye Chutang must have her reasons, so she kept quiet.

“Young mistress, after the dowries are counted, should we send them to Ning Chu Courtyard?”

“Yes, put them in the woodshed.”

“Won’t the ‘ghost thief’ steal them again?”

Ye Chutang smiled. “If he wants to steal, it doesn’t matter where they are placed.”

With that, she and Qi Yanzhou headed to Ning Chu Courtyard.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, the strong smell of dried meat made her feel nauseous.

“Ugh!”

She quickly supported herself against the wall and began vomiting uncontrollably.

Qi Yanzhou’s expression changed slightly, his concern obvious.

“Miss Ye, what’s wrong?”

San’er and Le’er rushed over, their faces filled with worry.

“Young mistress, are you unwell? Should we call a doctor?”

Ye Chutang waved her hand. “I’m fine. Just give me some cold water.”

But she continued vomiting until her stomach was empty and only sour liquid remained.

Qi Yanzhou, who had suffered from illness for a long time, had some medical knowledge. He saw that Ye Chutang seemed seriously ill and reached out to feel her pulse, but she avoided his touch.

After she stopped vomiting, feeling somewhat better, San’er brought over a cup of cool tea.

Ye Chutang rinsed her mouth with the tea and looked at the worried expressions on the three faces.

“I’m really fine. I just ate some chilled fruit at lunch, and my stomach is a little upset.”

Qi Yanzhou, seeing that Ye Chutang didn’t want to elaborate, didn’t press the matter.

“Miss Ye, since you’re unwell today, would you prefer to treat my injuries on another day?”

“No, let’s do it today.”

After saying this, Ye Chutang turned to San’er and Le’er.

“San’er, go to the front courtyard and help Jin Zhi with the dowry. Le’er, go to the kitchen and get some food for the Prince.”

The two answered in unison, “Yes, young mistress.”

As they were about to leave, Qi Yanzhou suddenly shouted, “Who’s there? Come out!”

Ye Chutang had been too focused on vomiting to notice anyone in Ning Chu Courtyard.

“Your Highness, where are they?”

As soon as she asked, the injured Concubine Jiang stepped out from outside the courtyard.

“Greetings, Prince of Chen. I heard you were injured, so I came to visit.”

Although she didn’t understand medicine, she could still try to ingratiate herself by showing concern.

Qi Yanzhou’s face darkened, and his tone was impatient. “You’re a concubine; what right do you have to visit me?”

Concubine Jiang’s smile froze on her face, and under the oppressive pressure, cold sweat began to form on her brow.

Frightened, she immediately kneeled and prostrated herself on the ground.

“I was rude, please forgive me, Your Highness.”

“Get lost!” Qi Yanzhou commanded.

Concubine Jiang stood up and was about to leave when she turned back, unwilling to give up. She said to Ye Chutang, “Young mistress, they say that a doctor should not treat themselves. You’ve been vomiting since noon, and you look quite unwell. You should quickly find a doctor. Otherwise, someone might misunderstand and think you’re pregnant.”

During the luncheon, she had suspected it.

Her daughter had stared at Ye Chutang for a while but saw no more vomiting.

She thought she was mistaken.

But fate had a hand in it, and now she had found Ye Chutang vomiting again.

Whether Ye Chutang was pregnant or not, she wanted to plant the seed of suspicion in the Prince’s mind, making him think Ye Chutang was promiscuous!

After saying this, she prepared to leave.

Ye Chutang knew this was intentional. Her beautiful eyes flashed with killing intent.

“Stop!”

“San’er, slap her thirty times, and beat her to death!”

Concubine Jiang, terrified, tried to flee, but San’er grabbed her by the hair.

Before the slap landed, she quickly said, “Young mistress, are you really angry? Did I guess right?”

Upon hearing this, Qi Yanzhou’s gaze fell to Ye Chutang’s abdomen.