What they had experienced and who they used to be were no longer important at this moment. The most important thing was that they were husband and wife now, and they had the crystallization of love.

Chu Lian never cared how He Changdi dealt with Muxiang. Ever since she learned from him about the ending of his previous life that he didn't see in the original text, she was more and more understanding of him.

Although He Changdi might be cruel and ruthless in the eyes of outsiders, in her eyes, he was the best husband.

After August, when the autumn wind was bleak, the Second Prince was finally deposed and imprisoned in the Imperial Mausoleum. Concubine Liang was also banished to the Cold Palace.

In the face of such a change, Prince Jin didn't even plead for the Second Prince and Concubine Liang.

Before Concubine Liang hanged herself in the Cold Palace, she saw Prince Jin for the last time. Only then did she know that Prince Jin already knew the truth about her killing Concubine Xian.

With the deposed of the Crown Prince and the news that Emperor Chengping was in poor health, the fight for the throne became more and more intense. It turned out that the fight in the dark had moved to the open road.

In the court, the Fourth Prince and the Sixth Prince had the highest voices.

Chu Lian's belly was already more than seven months old. She had discussed with He Changdi that before the little fellow was safely born, she would try not to leave the mansion.

For some unknown reason, Sima Hui returned to Shandong at the end of August with her female subordinates.

Chu Lian was usually in the Anyuan Hou Mansion. The people who often came to see her were Princess Duanjia, Madam Yang, and Old Madam of Duke Zheng.

In the middle of September, it was the wedding day of the Eighth Miss of the Ying family, Chu Yuan, and Prince Shou.

The two were betrothed by the Emperor, so it was particularly lively.

Even though she received a big red invitation from the Ying family, Chu Lian didn't join in the fun. She leisurely stayed in the mansion to recuperate. In the evening, when she was about to eat, Princess Duanjia rushed in excitedly.

Chu Lian watched as Royal Princess Duanjia hurriedly rushed in front of her, picked up the fruit tea she had just drunk, and drank it in one gulp. Chu Lian was dumbstruck.

"Princess?"

Princess Duanjia drank the tea and sat next to Chu Lian. She hugged her arm and said with shining eyes, "Hahaha, Chu Liu, you must not know what happened in the Ying family today."

The two of them were as close as real sisters. Princess Jia naturally knew about Chu Lian's situation.

Ever since she was plotted against by the second branch of the British Public House, Chu Lian had secretly cut off all contact with the British Public House. That was why she did not attend the wedding today. Otherwise, she would have been there to congratulate her nominal sister.

Chu Lian laughed. "What else could it be? Chu Yuan is getting married!"

Princess Duanjia had always looked down on the stinginess of the House of Duke of England. Coupled with her relationship with Chu Lian, she felt even more disgusted with the House of Duke of England.

Seeing that Chu Lian really didn't know anything, she began to blabber on proudly.

"Haha, I really didn't expect Chu Yuan to be so ruthless. Today, I'm attending the wedding banquet in King Yong Kang's Manor. In the bridal chamber, a bunch of clan members are joining in the fun.

When Royal Prince Shou lifted the bride's veil, everyone in the bridal chamber was stunned.

“

The more Chu Lian listened, the stranger she felt.

"Ah?

Are you shocked? "

What was there to be shocked about? Although Chu Yuan's character was vile, she was not ugly. Chu Qizheng was handsome, and the second madam was the daughter of a humble family. Naturally, Chu Yuan was not bad.

Princess Duanjia burst into laughter again.

"Why don't you guess?"

The corner of Chu Lian's mouth twitched, and she suddenly smiled slyly. "Princess, you probably haven't eaten the osmanthus cake I asked Xiyan to make yesterday."

When Princess Duanjia heard that it was fresh food, her eyes lit up. "What are you talking about? Why don't you get someone to bring it out for me to try."

Chu Lian stared at Princess Duanjia with a smile and didn't say anything.

The latter immediately understood the meaning of her expression.

Princess Duanjia puffed up her cheeks and glared at Chu Lian. "Sixth Chu, it's said that one gets stained by the company of ink. This saying is indeed true.

Alright, I'll tell you, alright? Quickly bring the osmanthus cake over. "

Chu Lian waved her hand, and Xiyan quickly placed an exquisite plain porcelain plate on the small round table at the side.

Princess Duanjia's face lit up, and she picked up a square piece of osmanthus cake and stuffed it into her mouth.

With the food in her mouth, she couldn't speak clearly.

"When Royal Prince Shou lifted the veil, the person under the veil wasn't Chu Yuan, but your fifth sister."

The fragrant and non-sticky osmanthus cake immediately captured Princess Duanjia's attention, and she casually told the truth.

Chu Lian was slightly shocked. "You're saying that Royal Prince Shou actually married Sister Su?"

Princess Duanjia nodded. "Right now, the people of Ying Gong Fu and Prince Yong Kang Fu are looking for Chu Yuan, but they haven't found her yet."

"Then what's the situation now?"

The bride had been switched, and this was a marriage ordered by imperial decree. It wasn't a small matter. If Emperor Chengping blamed it, the entire Ying Gong Fu would be implicated.

Princess Duanjia snorted. "Imperial uncle will naturally punish her, but there's something very strange. Back then, Imperial Uncle Yong Kang wanted to make a fuss in the palace, but he was stopped by Cousin Shou. Look at him, it was as if he already knew your fifth sister. Everyone found it strange!"

Chu Lian also found it strange. The original text didn't mention Sister Su much. After a few interactions, Chu Lian understood that Sister Su wasn't a pure and innocent young lady. Perhaps this was the path she had chosen.

Chu Lian didn't want to know how Sister Su came to an agreement with her. Strictly speaking, the Ying Gong Fu didn't have much to do with her anymore.

It was better for her to stay in the fu and take care of her pregnancy.

Princess Duanjia saw Chu Lian's calm expression and her mouth opened slightly. "Chu Liu, aren't you curious at all?"

Chu Lian poured herself another cup of honey water. "Princess, you also know my relationship with the Ying Gong Fu. I don't care if they are doing well or not."

Princess Duanjia put down the pastry in her hand and moved to Chu Lian's side, sitting beside her. "It's good that you draw a clear line with the people of the Ying Gong Fu as soon as possible. That biological father of yours isn't a good person either."

Chu Lian thought to herself that the moment her soul transmigrated, she didn't have a biological father in this world!

Princess Duanjia waited until He Changdi came back before leaving.

Chu Lian's body was heavy, so she asked Nanny Zhong to send Princess Duanjia off on her behalf.

He Changdi walked to Chu Lian's side. With one hand on her back and the other on her knee, he lifted her up from the soft couch and sent her into the inner room.

Chu Lian's face was slightly red. She patted He Changdi's firm chest. "My body is heavy now."

He Sanlang lowered his eyes to look at her. Although his handsome face was still stiff, his eyes were incomparably gentle. He lowered his head and pecked her soft lips. Then he said in a low voice, "I don't mind."

He placed Chu Lian on the head of the bed and He Changdi covered her with a thin blanket. He sat on the edge of the bed and hugged Chu Lian with his long arms, letting her lean against his chest.

Chu Lian raised her head slightly and saw his chin with slight stubble and his eyes with green shadows.

She raised her hand to touch his well-defined jaw. "You just came back?"

He Changdi nodded. "The situation is getting more and more anxious. I can't leave that side. In the afternoon, I took some time to go to King Yong Kang Fu. Princess Duanjia came over. You already know about the matter, right?"

Even though Chu Lian no longer had contact with the Ying Gong Fu, in the eyes of outsiders, Chu Lian was still a girl from the Ying Gong Fu. As her husband, it was understandable for He Changdi to go to King Yong Kang Fu to congratulate her. This could also shut the mouths of others.

Chu Lian nodded. "How is Fifth Sister?"

He Changdi's brows furrowed slightly. "She's still in King Yong Kang Fu. The guests have already left. Royal Prince Shou has protected your fifth sister. My people have investigated and found that Chu Su has been in contact with Royal Prince Shou."

Chu Lian's eyes widened in surprise.

He Changdi snorted coldly. "I told you long ago that your fifth sister isn't simple. This time, the entire Ying Gong Fu is probably going to fall on the heads of these two sisters.

However, I'm happy to see it happen. "

Sister Yuan wanted to take revenge on the entire Ying Gong Fu and had secretly made some sort of agreement with Sister Su. Now, one of them was nowhere to be found, while the other had gotten married and stayed in King Yong Kang Fu.

Chu Lian really "admired" the two sisters. However, what happened to the two of them had nothing to do with her.

"Are you tired?

Do you want to sleep for a while? "

Chu Lian asked He Changdi in a gentle voice. Recently, he often stayed up late. Sometimes, when he was busy, he couldn't even come back for a day or two. He had lost a lot of weight. When he came back occasionally, he could only hug her and sleep. The next morning, he had to leave again.

He Changdi rubbed the space between his brows. He got up, took off his outer robe, and threw it to the side. He lifted the thin blanket and lay down next to his wife.

He carefully hugged Chu Lian, one hand reaching out to Chu Lian's chest, rubbing it. His deep eyes that had just closed suddenly opened, and then a fiery breath rang in Chu Lian's sensitive ears. "It's actually gotten a lot bigger."

Chu Lian was speechless.

Of course, a pregnant woman's chest would grow … Wasn't that normal …

"Are you going to sleep or not?!"

He Changdi kissed her earlobe lightly. His slightly hoarse voice carried a joyful smile. "Sleep."

Chu Lian pulled his large hand down from her chest and placed it on her waist. He Changdi didn't resist. He just shifted a little and pressed closer to the soft body in his arms. "Lian 'er, in two months, when the dust settles, I'll spend time with you and our child."

"Go to sleep. I'm fine even without you."

She wasn't one of those noble ladies who had nothing to do after divorcing. She had a lot of things to do!

He Changdi laughed softly in her ear. Soon, his low, magnetic laughter turned into a long, drawn-out breath.

After a while, he fell asleep. Clearly, he was very tired.

In the main room of a simple house, a man and a woman were hugging each other.

The woman lay in the man's arms. Her breathing hadn't even calmed down, but the man couldn't wait any longer.

"How's the information I asked you to find out from Imperial Consort Wei?" Xiao Bojian's voice was low and hoarse.

The woman huffed coquettishly and pouted her red lips at Xiao Bojian. "Lord Xiao is so cruel. You won't even let me rest for a bit. Aren't you afraid that I'll change my mind and not tell you anything?"

Xiao Bojian suddenly smiled evilly. This kind of smile rippled on his face that was even more beautiful than a woman's. It was instantly intoxicating. As expected, the woman fell for it. She raised her head and was stunned.

"Madam, you really don't want to tell me?"

The woman's gentle eyes swept over him. She reached out and caressed his face. "Just based on your face, I can't bear not to tell you."