Chapter 220 Intrigues In The Grand Councilors Mansion (2/2)

Hua Jing shook her head. ”Please don't pacify me with that promise, Grandfather. She is pregnant. I don't think you will really punish her when she returns.”

The Grand Councilor frowned and glanced at Lady Li, who appeared to be quite pale. Having reached a decision, he spoke, ”I was never really sure if the child was mine. Let's see if the child is lucky enough to survive her punishment. It was her fault from the start anyway. Once she's in this mansion, she needs to obey our rules.”

The Grand Councilor was not a coward and he was aware of how the situation affected his family. He also knew how poorly Cangyang had behaved ever since her arrival at the mansion, even though Lady Li never complained. However, he had been reluctant to take action since this marriage had been granted by the Emperor, and Cangyang Yu'er was from the State of Yelang. Given his dilemma, he had chosen to keep silent.

Nevertheless, now that they had already made a scene, he couldn't play innocent anymore. Lady Li was also from a noble family. If he didn't tread lightly there would be endless trouble from her family. His big plan was going to be implemented soon and he couldn't afford any risks. A foreign woman wouldn't make much difference no matter what.

Hua Jing felt more reassured after hearing the Grand Councilor's explanation, and agreed to his suggestion reluctantly.

At that moment, she heard Li Yingying's voice. ”Is Grandfather home?”

A ruthless look flashed across Hua Jing's face. She lowered her head and suppressed her anger. Then she looked up and saw Li Yingying enter. Li Yingying was wearing a pink dress with a white chiffon coat. There were a few plum flowers embroidered on the tail of her dress. With a casual bun, she looked elegant and radiant. Hua Jing felt envious when she saw how full of youth her cousin looked.

Upon studying her cousin, the Princess realized that Li Yingying was dressed unusually well today. Did she dress to impress Ya Xi? Was she so sure that Ya Xi would be hers soon? Hua Jing became furious at this thought.

”Good to see you, cousin.” The angrier Hua Jing was, the more brightly she smiled.

Li Yingying looked at Hua Jing and was surprised by her injured face. Li Yingying asked immediately, ”What happened to your face, Your Highness?”

The she greeted the Grand Councilor and Lady Li.

Li Yingying sat beside Hua Jing and explained, ”I received Your Highness's invitation once I returned from praying. As I was too tired today, so I didn't come to visit. What did Your Highness need to see me for?”

Hua Jing smiled as she answered, ”Nothing special. It's just that I haven't met with you for a while, and I heard people talking about you today. That was why I wanted to invite you over.”

”Talking about me?” Li Yingying asked in confusion. ”What did they say about me?”

Hua Jing smiled. ”I will tell you later.”

After the dinner with the Grand Councilor and Lady Li, Hua Jing went for a walk in the garden.

Li Yingying had no idea what Hua Jing needed to speak with her about, so she followed the Princess cautiously. While walking around the garden, Hua Jing dismissed the servants before quietly speaking, ”I was chatting with some ladies today, and one of them said she saw you in an indecent place. I found it a serious matter as it was about your reputation. So I came here to speak with you.”

Li Yingying panicked. ”Wh... What? Where did she see me? Is it possible that she might be mistaken?”

Hua Jing turned to her cousin and looked into her eyes as she spoke. ”Suiyu House.”