Chapter 374 - Chapter 374: Chapter 361: Miscarriage (1/2)

Chapter 374: Chapter 361: Miscarriage

Chu Jinzhuo saw everything clearly and knew exactly what to do. So, holding onto Mrs. Ruo, he stood at the entrance preparing to warmly call out to his father.

Before long, the light of the lantern went from distant to near, gradually illuminating the front, and the King of Qi swiftly entered the courtyard.

“I pay my respects to you, my liege.”

“Your child greets you, King Father.”

Both Mrs. Ruo and Chu Jinzhuo respectfully performed their salutations.

Only Chu Jinnian remained aloof, leisurely sipping his tea.

Such leisure now, would result in a punishment later on.

Mrs. Ruo concealed her simmering laughter with a slight narrowing of her eyes.

“Rise.” The King of Qi commanded.

His voice was gentle, carrying a touch of tenderness. But unlike usual, it was he who assisted her to her feet.

Mrs. Ruo felt humiliated in front of Chu Jinnian. Gritting her teeth, she raised her head, laboring to make the tears in her eyes seem even more misty and sentimental.

But when she noticed the woman by the side of the King of Qi, she froze on the spot.

The woman was of prime age, dressed in a moon-white outfit. She was incredibly lovely, her face bearing a cool air, yet her body exuded an intense charm.

She was the perfect blend of innocence and enchanting allure, especially her eyes. Foggy, as if filled with mist, the corners slightly upturned. One glance and you wouldn’t be able to look away.

Even Mrs. Ruo, a woman herself, was drawn in by this woman’s beauty and temperament.

Could it be that this was the fox spirit who made the King of Qi indulge in carousing every night, refuse to come home?

Given the current situation, was the king planning to bring this fox spirit officially into the royal mansion, to give her a status?

Mrs. Ruo blinked rapidly, her eyes instantly welling up with tears.

Ever since she joined the royal mansion as the Princess Qi, even though the King of Qi was a libertine, she could still hold the position as the only female owner of the mansion, and the only legitimate woman.

Therefore, even though others ridiculed Mrs. Ruo for clinging to her title as a princess consort but unable to hold onto the King of Qi’s heart, they could not help but admire her cunning.

After all, it was commonplace for men to have a number of wives and concubines, and countless beauties to favor. In view of that, Mrs. Ruo had done well to maintain her status amidst the ever-growing number of concubines, and her achievement was indeed admirable.

Because of this, Mrs. Ruo felt proud and touted herself as the beloved of the King of Qi – the pride was immense.

But now, she feared she would lose her pride.

Seeing the hint of a smile at the corners of the woman’s lips that suggested superiority and superiority, and hearing the soft laughter of Chu Jinnian from inside the house, Mrs. Ruo felt that the pillar supporting her heart had collapsed.

“Mother, Mother,” Chu Jinzhuo, noticing Mrs. Ruo’s daze, tugged at her sleeves, “Your son is here. Mother need not be frightened. The ground is cold; mother should rise quickly, lest the little brother catches a cold.”

After this reminder from Chu Jinzhuo, Mrs. Ruo instantly regained her senses.

Yes, what was she afraid of? She was the princess consort, she had a son by her side, another on the way, how could she be compared to those fox spirits wanting to seduce her husband?

Mrs. Ruo steeled herself, stood up, her eyes somewhat less misty than before. She tried to muster a smile, “My lord, this lady is…”

“Sister.” The woman elegantly gave Mrs. Ruo a respectful bow, “I am Hang Xueyun. Sister, if you don’t mind, you can call me Xueyun.”