Chapter 377

It was already midnight when Jiang Lingyi regained consciousness again. As soon as she opened her eyes, she faced Lu Tingyu's face filled with warmth.

Although he was asleep, his arms held Jiang Lingyi firmly in his arms.

The warmth of the skin against each other made Jiang Lingyi freeze subconsciously, but she soon returned to normal.

After getting up from Lu Tingyu's arms, picking up the clothes on the ground and putting them on, Jiang Lingyi reluctantly touched Lu Tingyu's face, which had obviously lost weight.

She knew that this moment of indulgence was a huge mistake, but Jiang Lingyi did not regret it.

She was already satisfied to be husband and wife with Lu Tingyu for a while.

Finally, with a kiss on Lu Tingyu's lips, Jiang Lingyi turned and left, disappearing into the snowy night.

…

When Jiang Lingyi returned to his wing, Yun Lan and Chuntao were waiting anxiously in the room.

Seeing that Jiang Lingyi finally came back, the two of them finally calmed down.

However, as soon as he got closer, he could smell the strong smell of alcohol on Jiang Lingyi's body.

Yun Lan was startled subconsciously, "Master, have you been drinking?"

Jiang Lingyi responded tiredly: "Well, go and prepare hot water for me. I want to take a bath."

Chuntao responded and went down to prepare, while Yun Lan stepped forward to take off Jiang Lingyi's coat that was obviously inconsistent with her identity. However, when her fingers touched the slight tear on the collar, she froze obviously.

Until she saw the green and purple traces of love on Jiang Lingyi's body, Yun Lan's suspicion was instantly confirmed. Jiang Lingyi and Lu Tingyu... actually had a physical relationship?

This is a serious crime of confiscating a house and exterminating an entire family!

"Master, you..." Yun Lan had countless words of advice in her heart, but when she opened her mouth, she didn't know what to say. It was already too late. After a long silence, Yun Lan sighed softly. : "Master, why are you doing this?"

Yunlan knew that Jiang Lingyi was unhappy in the Prince's Mansion, but this did not mean that she agreed with Jiang Lingyi's secret involvement with Lu Tingyu. She had just informed Jiang Lingyi that Lu Tingyu was also here, and she just wanted Jiang Lingyi to understand that she and Lu Tingyu had already They were not from the same group, which allowed Jiang Lingyi to give birth to an heir for Chu Nanchen with peace of mind.

Although there is no love, Jiang Lingyi's second half of life will definitely be brilliant and worry-free.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Lingyi would do such a thing in a moment of confusion. Obviously she was not such a reckless person before!

Seeing the tangled and self-blaming expression on Yun Lan's face, Jiang Lingyi smiled reassuringly, "Don't worry, this is the first and last time."

After the one-night stand, she was still the princess, and Lu Tingyu was still the heir apparent of Prince Jing'an. There was no way to change this.

It just saves one regret between the two of them.

Yun Lan nodded in agreement, and understood that concealing this mistake at this time was the most important thing. Fortunately, it snowed heavily tonight, and it was dark when Jiang Lingyi left, so it shouldn't have much impact.

Early the next morning, the wind and snow had stopped, and the courtyard was completely covered with snow. All the traces left by Jiang Lingyi last night were buried under the snow, including the unknown night of love between her and Lu Tingyu.

The past is buried, and what remains is the unknown tomorrow.

After returning to the Prince's Mansion, Yun Lan could clearly feel that Jiang Lingyi's temperament had changed a lot. Even when she faced Chu Nanchen, the smile could barely touch her eyes.

Seeing this, Chu Nanchen was undoubtedly happy, thinking that Jiang Lingyi had finally figured something out, but when he wanted to have further contact, he saw a faint indifference rising in her eyes.

Although Chu Nanchen was disappointed, he also understood that this matter could not be rushed. He was very satisfied with Jiang Lingyi's current changes.

In the evening, while serving Jiang Lingyi a meal, Yun Lan asked in a low voice: "Master, have you decided to live a good life with His Highness?"

Jiang Lingyi was noncommittal, "The eldest grandson of the royal family must come from my belly, because only in this way can my status remain unshakable."

Jiang Lingyi naturally knew that Chu Nanchen liked her, but no one knew how long this love would last. Only her children would be her life-long support.

Yun Lan was a little confused, "Then why did the master refuse when His Highness wanted to stay overnight in the afternoon?"

Jiang Lingyi's eyes were light, "Of course it's because it was too fast. I just came back from Chenglu Temple the day before yesterday. If I change my normal routine today, His Highness may be happy on the surface, but I am afraid he will inevitably be suspicious in his heart."

Yun Lan nodded as if she suddenly understood, but the next moment she said with some worry: "Master, regarding the matter of Chenglu Temple, I am always a little uneasy, afraid that something will go wrong, so at the end of the month, Your Highness will come over. Can you please You must keep your highness.”

Jiang Lingyi knew that Yun Lan was worried that her ridiculous night with Lu Tingyu might leave hidden dangers, so she thought of hiding the matter completely by having fun with Chu Nanchen. Even if she did have a child in the future, she would not Will be suspected.

In fact, Jiang Lingyi thought so too.

Although she didn't think she would get pregnant in this one and only time, she had to guard against it.

…

On the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, at the end of the year, Chu Nanchen and Jiang Lingyi returned from a banquet in the palace.

Jiang Lingyi drank some wine at the banquet and was now slightly tipsy. Chu Nanchen carefully supported her, fearing that she would accidentally fall.

Xu Shi noticed that his figure was a little unstable, so Jiang Lingyi subconsciously grasped Chu Nanchen's hand.

The hot temperature spreads into the heart along the touching palms.

Chu Nanchen suddenly realized that today was the end of the month and he should stay in Jiang Lingyi's room, but she looked like this...

After thinking about it for a while, Chu Nanchen decided to forget it.

He didn't want to take advantage of someone's misfortune.

However, just as Chu Nanchen sent Jiang Lingyi to the room and turned to leave, he felt his hand being tightly grasped by someone, and heard her soft and charming whisper in his ear, "Don't go."

Chu Nanchen's steps froze, and after pursing his lips for a long time, he whispered: "I'm not A Yu."

Chu Nanchen thought that Jiang Lingyi mistook him for Lu Tingyu because she was drunk, because when she was sober, she had never been so warm to him, and Chu Nanchen didn't dare to hope for it.

Jiang Lingyi looked at him in confusion, and her clear and pure eyes like a deer made Chu Nanchen more and more aroused, but when he thought that Jiang Lingyi's appearance at this moment was all for others, Chu Nanchen instantly sobered up.

However, Jiang Lingyi's next sentence made Chu Nanchen fall again.

She said: "I know, you are His Highness."

Chu Nanchen's expression stagnated. She knew who she was. Does it mean that she still depends on him a little?

Before Chu Nanchen could figure it out, Jiang Lingyi had already stepped forward and hugged his waist, just like the time when they consummated their marriage on their wedding night.

"I want a child, can I, Your Highness?"

Chu Nanchen turned his head and saw Jiang Lingyi looking at him expectantly. Chu Nanchen's proud rationality instantly collapsed, and he leaned over slightly to pick up Jiang Lingyi.

She was willing to have a child with him, so he naturally would not and was reluctant to refuse.

Moreover, Chu Nanchen selfishly thought, if Jiang Lingyi had his child, would she love him as much as he loved her?

Gently putting Jiang Lingyi on the bed, Chu Nanchen held her face with a tender look in his eyes, as if he was treating a rare treasure in the world, "Jiang'er, are you sure, right? Do you want to have a child with me?"

Because he was not sure, Chu Nanchen would ask Jiang Lingyi again before doing anything.

For her, he was always reluctant to force it.

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"Well, I think so." Jiang Lingyi's response made Chu Nanchen no longer have any worries. He lowered his head and kissed her lips directly.

Compared with the previous gentleness, Chu Nanchen this time obviously had a strong aggression and possession.

Behind the curtain, the figures overlapped, and the woman's tiny cry came out through the curtain, and finally disappeared in the warm room.

Chu Nanchen, who hadn't touched Jiang Lingyi for two months, became addicted. He tossed her until the second half of the night before letting her fall asleep.

Jiang Lingyi's even and long breathing sounded in his ears. Chu Nanchen looked at her with a satisfied face, and couldn't help but gently hold her in his arms and kissed her on the forehead again.

Chu Nanchen couldn't help wanting more. If the person in Jiang Lingyi's heart was him, how great it would be...

After a moment of melancholy, Chu Nanchen regained his confidence. He believed that although Jiang Lingyi still had Lu Tingyu in her heart at the moment, she would definitely see his sincerity over time.

The next day was the first day of the new year, and Chu Nanchen didn't have to go to court, so Jiang Lingyi opened her eyes and met Chu Nanchen's tender eyes.

Jiang Lingyi's body subconsciously stiffened, but Chu Nanchen ignored her and held her in his arms again. The touch of skin against skin made Jiang Lingyi subconsciously want to escape, but she finally resisted it.

She had decided to be Chu Nanchen's crown princess at ease, so she couldn't resist his touch anymore.

After another tenderness, Chu Nanchen called someone to bring hot water for the two of them to bathe.

After washing up, the two entered the palace to pay respects to Emperor Yonghe and Empress Yuan. Seeing the two of them entering the palace with tender affection, Emperor Yonghe and Empress Yuan were both relieved.

When no one was around, Empress Yuan held Jiang Lingyi's hand and comforted her, "Yi'er, mother knows that you are resisting in your heart, but the matter of having children cannot be delayed."

After the wife had no children for three years, concubines were allowed to give birth to children. At that time, Jiang Lingyi would not only lose her freedom and love, but also her current prominent status.

Empress Yuan was a sober person. She knew that love was out of reach for her, so she gave birth to the eldest son for Emperor Yonghe, and relied on the love that Emperor Yonghe had been seeking but could not get. If possible, Empress Yuan hoped that Jiang Lingyi could also go her own way, so that at least she would not be too sad in the second half of her life.

Jiang Lingyi held Empress Yuan's hand, a smile in her eyes, "Don't worry, mother, I understand."

Then Empress Yuan felt a little relieved, "It's good that you can figure it out."

After a moment of silence, Empress Yuan spoke again: "Chen'er has the same temperament as me, persistent but not stubborn, decisive but not extreme, so when your child grows up in the future, I hope he can choose his own marriage independently, instead of becoming a victim of imperial power again."

Jiang Lingyi nodded in agreement, "What mother wishes is also what I wish."

Because of Jiang Lingyi's consent, Chu Nanchen stayed in Jiang Lingyi's yard for five consecutive days, which made several concubines in the mansion jealous.

Gu Qingqing was naturally one of them, but compared to jealousy, she hoped that Jiang Lingyi could get pregnant as soon as possible, so that she could have her own child.

Under everyone's expectation, on a morning in early February, Jiang Lingyi finally felt a little uncomfortable. She asked the palace doctor to check and found that Jiang Lingyi was indeed pregnant, and it has been more than a month now.

The person who was most delighted upon hearing the news was Chu Nanchen, who ordered people to reward Jiang Lingyi with many rare items that day.

After the news was sent to the palace, Emperor Yonghe and Queen Yuan were both in a very good mood, and rewards were sent to Jiang Lingyi's yard one after another.

At this point, everyone in the mansion understood that Jiang Lingyi's position as Crown Princess was secure.

…

At the end of September of the same year, Jiang Lingyi gave birth to a son successfully, and both mother and child were safe.

Emperor Yonghe was overjoyed and granted amnesty to the world. At the same time, he named the child Xiu.

Xiu means decoration. Emperor Yonghe hoped that he could cultivate himself well and love all the people. He also hoped that he could become Chu Nanchen's right-hand man and make the country of Chu prosperous forever.

A name that contains too much of Emperor Yonghe's expectations and wishes for him.

Chu Nanchen also devoted a lot of effort to his first son, giving rewards to the whole family, finding a nanny, and balancing meals. Every detail was extremely meticulous.

On Chu Lingxiu's full moon day, Chu Nanchen held a banquet to celebrate at the Prince's Mansion, but Jiang Lingyi felt uneasy looking at the child in the nanny's arms.

Because to this day, Jiang Lingyi is not completely sure whether this child is Chu Nanchen's.

Although the chance of it not being true was very small, Jiang Lingyi was still a little worried, so after hesitating for a long time, she prepared to confirm it secretly.

However, Chu Nanchen's blood is obviously not easy to obtain, so Jiang Lingyi is not in a hurry about it. After all, the only people who know about the matter are Lu Tingyu himself, Yun Lan and Chuntao. As long as they don't tell, Chu Lingxiu will His identity will not arouse anyone's suspicion.

Regardless of the result of the blood test, Chu Lingxiu must be Chu Nanchen's eldest son and the eldest grandson of the royal family. Jiang Lingyi does not allow any mistakes in this regard.

The purpose of the verification was just to give herself peace of mind. After all, the day when she was pregnant with Chu Lingxiu was too close to the time when she and Lu Tingyu were at Chenglu Temple.

The idea of ​​a blood test was suppressed by Jiang Lingyi not long after he came up with it, but he didn't expect that the opportunity would appear so quickly.

When Chu Lingxiu turned over at three months old, Chu Nanchen made a rattle for him to celebrate Chu Lingxiu's growth. Unexpectedly, he accidentally cut his finger. The wound was deep and blood immediately flowed.

Jiang Lingyi quickly stopped the bleeding from the wound with a handkerchief, and then asked Chuntao to invite the doctor over.

Seeing Jiang Lingyi's panic and worry, Chu Nanchen couldn't help but curl his lips, "I'm fine, it's just a minor injury."

Jiang Lingyi disagreed, "His Highness's hand is to correct the memorial, and there is no room for sloppiness."

Since the middle of this year, Emperor Yonghe's health has gradually declined, so most of the government affairs of the court have been handed over to Chu Nanchen. Emperor Yonghe will only be consulted when making major decisions.

Although Chu Nanchen was still the crown prince, half of the power in the court was actually in his hands.

Emperor Yonghe undoubtedly had great trust in Chu Nanchen.

Seeing Jiang Lingyi's insistence, Chu Nanchen let her go, but Chu Nanchen didn't notice. After the doctor came, Jiang Lingyi directly handed the handkerchief full of Chu Nanchen's blood to Yun Lan behind him.

Jiang Lingyi watched with her own eyes as the government doctor gave Chu Nanchen good medicine and bandaged it, and then went back to the courtyard on the pretext that Chu Lingxiu still needed her care.

When Jiang Lingyi came back, Yun Lan had already put Chu Nanchen's blood into a bowl filled with water.

Seeing Jiang Lingyi looking at Chu Lingxiu, Yun Lan frowned slightly, "Master, are you sure you really want to take the test?"

If they don't test, no matter whose child Chu Lingxiu is, they can definitely affirm that it is Chu Nanchen's. But if they test, if the result is the worst one, the consequences will be disastrous.

Jiang Lingyi glanced at her, "Do you think we can really sleep peacefully without knowing the outcome?"

Yun Lan choked up instantly. Yes, ever since she calculated that the time when Chu Nanchen was pregnant was very close to the night at Chenglu Temple, Yun Lan's heart has been hanging on her chest. Although she kept giving hints to herself, she didn't see it. The result is always uneasiness.

Thinking about it this way, it would be safest to verify it.

If it was really the worst outcome... they had better take measures early.

While Yun Lan was thinking, Jiang Lingyi had already picked up the silver needle and pierced Chu Lingxiu's toe.

The skin of newborns is inherently delicate, and Chu Lingxiu is the crown prince's baby. Once scars are found on her hands, it will undoubtedly cause a series of uncontrollable consequences. Therefore, Jiang Lingyi chose the location of the needle under the most secret toes. As long as you don't check carefully, you won't find it.

The silver needle pierced the skin, and Chu Lingxiu immediately cried out in pain, but Jiang Lingyi had no time to comfort him. It wasn't until the blood from Chu Lingxiu's toes dripped into the bowl that she picked him up and put him in her arms to coax him.

Yun Lan's eyes were locked on the two drops of blood that were getting closer and closer in the bowl, and she desperately hoped that they could merge together.

Because Chu Lingxiu was crying really hard, Jiang Lingyi could only coax him away first, so as not to cause suspicion when someone came over later.

Fortunately, Chu Lingxiu didn't cry for long. Jiang Lingyi put him on the bed and quickly walked towards Yun Lan.

However, the result in front of her made her pupils suddenly dilate.

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