Didn't Love You Enough
Chapter 47
When Li Junhao returned home, his father, Li Zhanxiang, saw his son's miserable appearance.
"Junhao, why are you like this? Who hit you?"
Li Junhao hesitantly told him what happened today.
Li Zhanxiang was shocked when he heard his son's words. Then, he angrily rebuked Li Junhao, "You unfilial son!
As your father, I have already told you not to cause any trouble in the government school.
Look at what you've done. "
"I know I'm wrong. What should I do now?" Li Junhao asked worriedly.
"Sigh … Think of a way to send a message to your sister." Li Zhanxiang sighed.
The next morning, the Imperial Censor impeached Li Zhanxiang, the Minister of Rites, for failing to educate his son properly.
Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at Li Zhanxiang with cold eyes.
When Xuanyuan Hancheng heard the Shadow Guard talk about the conflict between Lin Jiawen and Li Junhao, he had the impulse to send the Shadow Guard to kill Li Junhao. His Guai Bao was not a topic for others to talk about, and he would not allow anyone to blaspheme it.
Fortunately, Xuanyuan Hancheng calmed down. Now that the Guai Bao was pregnant, it was not appropriate to see blood.
"Li Zhanxiang is removed from his position as Minister. He can't even educate his son properly. He doesn't know etiquette and seniority. How can he manage the Ministry of Rites?" Xuanyuan Hancheng said coldly. "The position of Minister of Rites will be taken over by the Minister of Rites, Zhang Tinghui."
Li Zhanxiang's face was ashen. His career was ruined because of his youngest son's words. Disaster really came from the mouth.
Old Concubine Li, Li Junru, visited Jinyang Palace. Wen Wenqian greeted her for a while.
The Li Family and the Wen Family were related by marriage. Although they were cousins, Wen Wenqian still had to call Princess Li cousin.
"Second Princess Consort, I'm sorry to take the liberty to come here. I have something to ask of you." Li Junru was only in her thirties. She was not favored in the palace and had no children.
The Retired Emperor had abdicated the throne and was seriously ill. She had also become the Imperial Concubine Dowager. In the future, she was destined to spend the rest of her life alone in the palace.
Li Junru was already worried about his future. He didn't expect his younger brother to cause such a big trouble and even caused his father to lose his position as Minister.
"Princess Li is too polite. What's the matter?
If I can help, I will. "Wen Wenqian said politely. She had already guessed the purpose of Old Concubine Li's visit.
He began to ponder …
"I won't hide it from Second Princess Consort. I think Second Princess Consort has also heard about our Li Family's matter.
I was thinking that Second Princess Consort is more familiar with Lin Guijun. Can you help me mediate? "
Princess Li's face was full of worry. If she didn't obtain Lin Guijun's forgiveness, her days in the palace would not be good.
"This …" Wen Wenqian frowned and looked troubled.
"Second Princess Consort, since both of our families are relatives, I beg you. Only you can help me in this palace." Old Concubine Li pleaded anxiously.
"Alright, I'll go see Lin Guijun with Princess Li. I'll help mediate." Wen Wenqian thought for a moment and replied.
Princess Li felt relieved after hearing Wen Wenqian's words.
She was full of gratitude and said to Wen Wenqian, "Thank you so much, Second Princess Consort."
Wen Wenqian looked at Princess Li's grateful expression and smiled.
That day, Lin Jiabao took a walk in Pingle Park after lunch. Mama Gui and Shu Ya supported him. Shu Qin and Yuan Qing followed behind him, along with many palace maids.
Lin Jiabao's belly was already nine months old and would give birth in a month.
Xuanyuan Hancheng was very nervous and sent more people to Pingle Park.
"Second Princess Consort and Princess Li have come to visit Lin Guijun." A eunuch came to report.
"Let them in." Lin Jiabao had heard Wen Wenqian mention before that she wanted to visit him, so he didn't think much of it.
Mama Gui frowned slightly when she heard that the Second Princess Consort and Princess Li had come together.
Princess Li's father, Li Shangshu, had just been dismissed. It was said that his son had offended Lin Guijun verbally and even had a conflict with Lin Guijun's elder brother.
They must have come today because of this matter.
Xuanyuan Hancheng didn't mention this matter to Lin Jiabao. Guai Bao was about to give birth, so he didn't want to disturb Guai Bao with such trivial matters.
After Wen Wenqian entered Pingle Park, she saw Lin Jiabao surrounded by people.
"Lin Guijun, I haven't seen you in a while. How have you been?" Wen Wenqian looked at Lin Jiabao's belly with a smile and gently reminded him.
"Lin Guijun's body is precious. You must be extra careful when you walk."
"I will be careful." Lin Jiabao thanked Wen Wenqian for her kind reminder and greeted Princess Li.
Li Junru saw that Lin Jiabao's attitude was gentle, so she said to him, "Lin Guijun, please forgive me for taking the liberty to visit you today."
"Princess Li, what brings you here?"
Lin Jiabao was a bit confused about Princess Li's visit. He had only seen Princess Li when he paid respects to Empress Empress. They had never interacted before.
"I came today to apologize to Lin Guijun. My younger brother and your older brother had some misunderstandings in school and offended you verbally. As his older sister, I came to apologize to Lin Guijun.
My younger brother has been spoiled by his parents at home and has now shut himself in to reflect on his mistakes. The day he returns to school is still far away and I'm afraid that his future is hopeless.
Now, he has even implicated my father and caused him to be removed from his position as the Minister of Rites.
My father has always been cautious and conscientious in the Ministry of Rites … … "Li Junru's posture was very humble and her face was full of bitterness.
"Lin Guijun, I beg you, can you talk to the Emperor … …"
"I'm not very clear about the matter between my older brother and your younger brother, but my older brother has a very straightforward personality. He has never been too calculative.
As for the matters of the previous dynasty, it's not my place to ask. "Lin Jiabao knew his older brother's personality. He wouldn't take the initiative to start a conflict with others.
The Emperor must have his own considerations. He probably wouldn't remove Princess Li's father from his position as Minister just because of his older brother's conflict with the Li family's young master.
Of course, Lin Jiabao didn't know that because of Li Junhao's words, Xuanyuan Hancheng had the intention to kill him. Removing him from his position as Minister of Rites was already very lenient.
"Lin Guijun, you're too modest. Who in the harem doesn't know your position in the Emperor's heart? In the future, after you give birth to a little prince, you'll be even more respected. The Emperor will definitely consider your words." Princess Li saw that Lin Guijun was unmoved and looked towards Wen Wenqian with pleading eyes.
Wen Wenqian heard Princess Li say that Lin Jiabao would give birth to a little prince and felt displeased.
However, on the surface, he still agreed with Princess Li's words.
"That's right. Lin Guijun, don't belittle yourself."
"I'm very sorry. I can't help Princess Li's father." Lin Jiabao said apologetically.
"Lin Guijun, it's time for your afternoon nap." Mama Gui saw that Lin Jiabao was in a difficult position and hurriedly helped her master out.
"Princess Li, Second Princess Consort, I won't invite you into the room today. I'm also a bit tired and want to go back for my afternoon nap." After walking for a while, Lin Jiabao also felt a bit tired.
Right now, his legs were a bit swollen, but Doctor Qian told him to walk for a while every day. It would help with childbirth in the future, so Lin Jiabao gritted his teeth and persevered.
"Then we won't disturb Lin Guijun." Wen Wenqian saw this and also prepared to go back.
"Lin Guijun … ah!" Princess Li saw that Lin Jiabao was about to leave and wanted to go up and say something.
She didn't know why, but her skirt suddenly tripped on something.
She suddenly fell forward, and Lin Jiabao and the others hurriedly retreated.
In the panic, they didn't look to the side. Unexpectedly, there was a small pond next to them. Lin Jiabao's left foot missed a step and he almost fell into it.
Fortunately, Lin Jiabao had Shadow Guards by his side. They appeared in time and both of them supported him.
"Lin Guijun, are you okay?" Mama Gui anxiously checked.
Fortunately, the pond was very shallow. There were a few brocade carps in it that Lin Guijun usually used for his paintings.
The Shadow Guards also appeared in time. Otherwise, if something happened to Lin Guijun, she could only apologize with her life.
"I'm fine.
It's just that my shoes got wet. "
Lin Jiabao's heart suddenly tightened. Now he felt a bit weak and his palms were sweaty.
"Lin Guijun, please forgive me. I was walking in a hurry and accidentally tripped."
Princess Li saw that Lin Guijun was fine and also felt relieved. If Lin Guijun was knocked down by her, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Princess Li and Second Princess Consort, please leave!" Mama Gui somewhat impolitely ordered them to leave.
"Then we'll take our leave first." Wen Wenqian said with concern, "Lin Guijun was frightened just now. It's better to quickly call an imperial physician to take a look.
Also, Guijun's shoes got wet and need to be changed immediately. Don't catch a cold. "
Li Junru had no choice but to apologize to Lin Guijun and helplessly leave with Wen Wenqian.
Lin Jiabao was helped to lie down on the bed. Yuan Qing immediately went to call Doctor Qian.
Fortunately, Doctor Qian said that everything was normal after taking her pulse and that the fetus had not been affected.
Only then did everyone feel at ease.
When Xuanyuan Hancheng returned, Lin Jiabao was already taking an afternoon nap.
He stroked Guai Bao's soft hair and kissed his cheek.
He had already heard the news from the Shadow Guard. Fortunately, Guai Bao was fine this time. Otherwise, he really didn't know what he would do.
After the incident, Xuanyuan Hancheng asked the Shadow Guard in detail about the situation. At that time, Princess Li did seem like it was an accident. She didn't have the guts to harm Guai Bao, but Xuanyuan Hancheng felt that something was wrong.
At the same time, he also didn't have a good impression of Wen Wenqian who brought Princess Li here.
Lin Jiabao woke up from his sleep and opened his sleepy eyes.
What entered his eyes was Xuanyuan Hancheng's affectionate gaze.
"Hubby."
"Guai Bao, hubby's darling." Xuanyuan Hancheng lowered his head and kissed him. "You were frightened today. Guai Bao, don't see these unimportant people in the future."
"Yes.
I'll listen to hubby. "Lin Jiabao felt that his hubby's kiss made him feel at ease.
"Today, Princess Li said … Older Brother, he …"
"It's nothing. Guai Bao, you don't have to worry." Xuanyuan Hancheng simply explained what had happened. Of course, he also left out a part of the story.
"That Young Master Li is really not a good person. He actually wanted to take Older Brother to that kind of place. He deserves to be beaten!" Lin Jiabao hated these brothels ever since the incident on the flower boat.
The next day, the Empress Dowager issued a decree to confine Princess Li. She also called Wen Wenqian in for questioning and scolded her.
When Xuanyuan Hanqi returned from the barracks and learned of this matter, he complained to Wen Wenqian, "That Lin Guijun is Imperial Brother's darling. Now that he's pregnant, it's an important time. How could you and Princess Li disturb him and almost cause an accident?
If there really was an accident, how could I face Imperial Brother? Don't do this next time. "
"Yes.
That Princess Li is related to my family. I had no choice but to agree to accompany her. I really didn't think that something would happen. "Wen Wenqian said in a choked voice.
She didn't think that Lin Guijun would have a Shadow Guard protecting him. Fortunately, her movements were concealed and no one noticed.
Now, she could only hope that Lin Guijun wouldn't be able to give birth to a son.
Xuanyuan Hanqi's heart softened when he saw his wife's aggrieved appearance.
"You just have to be careful next time."
"I don't know if Lin Guijun's child will be a boy. You have to know that a Husband usually only has one child." Wen Wenqian said tentatively.
"Then …"
Xuanyuan Hanqi heard Wen Wenqian's meaning and rudely interrupted her, "Don't say such things, and don't have any thoughts that you shouldn't have."
"This concubine doesn't have any other meaning. It's just that the Emperor's heir is related to the country." Wen Wenqian explained to Xuanyuan Hanqi.
"I still have matters to attend to in the Northern Barracks, so I have to go back.
Also, the prince's residence has been completed. I'll tell Imperial Brother and Imperial Mother that it's time for us to move out of the palace. "Xuanyuan Hanqi didn't wait for Wen Wenqian's response and turned to leave.
"Second Prince …" Wen Wenqian looked unwillingly at Xuanyuan Hanqi's tall and strong figure as he left. Alas … this boorish fellow!
Xuanyuan Hanqi was a martial artist and had never liked the roundabout ways of the literati.
He originally thought that Wen Wenqian was a good person. She was a virtuous and virtuous legitimate daughter of an aristocratic family. Her elegance and gentleness were all things that he liked. But now, it seemed that she had too many thoughts.
The next day, Xuanyuan Hanqi asked Xuanyuan Hancheng for an imperial edict to move out of the palace. Xuanyuan Hancheng agreed.
"It's already been written. Imperial Father also approves. Take a look at this title. Do you like it?"
Xuanyuan Hancheng handed a bright yellow memorial to his younger brother.
Xuanyuan Hanqi opened the memorial to the throne. This was the memorial to confer him the title of Prince. Prince Yi!
He was like a tiger that had grown wings!
Imperial Brother really thought too highly of him.
"Imperial Brother … this younger brother doesn't have much ability. It's a loss for me to receive this title."
"Don't be so modest. Imperial Father hopes that we brothers will always be friendly and respectful towards each other.
We can't let Imperial Father down. "Xuanyuan Hancheng patted his younger brother's broad shoulders. He believed that his younger brother could do it.
"Yes.
I definitely won't disappoint Imperial Father and Imperial Brother's hopes. "Xuanyuan Hanqi swore.
In the second month of the ninth year of Yuntai, Xuanyuan Hancheng conferred the title of Prince Yi on his second brother, Xuanyuan Hanqi. He enjoyed the title of Prince.
After that, Prince Yi, Xuanyuan Hanqi left the palace with Princess Consort and moved into the Prince Yi's residence.
Wen Wenqian lived up to her status as the legitimate daughter of an aristocratic family. She took care of the entire residence in an orderly manner. She often came to the palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager and personally copied many Buddhist scriptures for the Empress Dowager. She won the unanimous praise of the madams in the imperial court.