Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 1023 Rongchuan

Chapter 1023: Chapter 1023 Rongchuan

Zhulan tapped her daughter’s forehead, "I’m waiting for you to speak, what are you thinking about!"

Xue Han curled a finger around the hem of her mother’s sleeve, "Mother, today Consort Lau of the Crown Prince’s residence miscarried. I was sitting right across from Consort Lau, I saw it all clearly, it was all blood, Mother, all blood."

At that moment, she was so scared she became foolish, not just startled. If she hadn’t been holding the legitimate second son of the Crown Prince in her arms, if she hadn’t remained calm and covered the child’s eyes with her hands, she would have passed out.

Zhulan knew her daughter well, the girl still had something unspoken, "What else happened?"

Xue Han’s heart pounded heavily, "Haven’t you always taught your daughter to be cautious? That’s why ever since I became pregnant, Wet Nurse Shui has never left my side. After leaving the Crown Prince’s residence, Wet Nurse Shui told me that she smelled medicinal scents on several maids, and one was coming straight for me. Because we were at the Crown Prince’s residence, she secretly blocked her but didn’t cause a scene."

Zhulan felt a wave of relief wash over her. If it hadn’t been for Wet Nurse Shui, what happened to Xue Han today wouldn’t have been just a scare. She clenched her daughter’s hand tightly, "Did you mention this to the Crown Princess Consort?"

Xue Han shook her head, "The matter involves the concubines of the Crown Prince’s residence who have sons. After thinking it over, I didn’t raise the alarm. Wet Nurse Shui also said that this matter was internal to the Crown Prince’s household and it was better to let the Crown Princess Consort investigate. I, an outsider, should pretend to know nothing."

Zhulan thought to herself that it was fortunate Xue Han’s ordeal had ended without incident. Such an affair involving the Crown Prince’s residence was tricky to handle indeed. The Ning family was the maternal family of the Crown Prince, "It seems that today’s event was intentional, targeted at you."

Xue Han thought the same, Rongchuan was very protective of her. If something had happened to her, the Crown Prince’s household would have had to take responsibility. But Rongchuan himself would undoubtedly be troubled, "Rather than saying it targeted me, it was actually directed at the Crown Prince."

Zhulan felt reassured about her daughter’s maturity, "So you have to be even more careful. You had a scare this time, just focus on recovering, and push aside some of your appointments."

Xue Han nodded, "Mhm."

She too felt a lingering fear. On her way back, her heart had been uneasy, dreading that her food might have been tampered with as well. Thankfully, the Imperial Physician checked her pulse and confirmed there was nothing wrong.

Seeing that her daughter was tired and had suffered a fright today, Zhulan sat beside her, signaling for her to close her eyes and rest. As her daughter fell asleep, still clutching her hand, Zhulan felt a rage burning inside. She knew her daughter would be schemed against when she entered the Hou Residence, and she was always mentally prepared for it. But to witness such an incident provoked nothing but fury in her.

Zhulan noticed her daughter’s brows wrinkled in discomfort while she was sleeping. She gently patted her, just like comforting a child, "Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid, your mother is here."

Xue Han’s tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, but one hand still clenched onto her mother’s.

Zhulan, however, was pondering who was behind this. Woman’s intuition told her it was Zhang Yang, no, it was the power behind Zhang Yang. They had first plotted against Prince Qi, then Prince Liang, and now the Crown Prince. The position of Crown Prince was too obstructive to their plans. Only by removing the Crown Prince could they proceed more freely with their machinations.

The most critical point was who could cause such trouble within the Crown Prince’s household. Obviously, someone who was hiding even deeper was needed. Zhulan lowered her eyelids, trusting her own judgment and intuition because after enduring so many years, some just couldn’t wait any longer.

In the Palace, within the government hall, the Emperor’s side was doing their investigation more quickly. Today’s target was his young daughter-in-law. As for the collateral wife of his son, the fact that she hid her pregnancy caused her to overlook the plot, "Crown Prince, what do you think?"

What the Crown Prince thought was ferocious. He believed his household was the cleanest, but today it had violently slapped his face, "Your son will conduct a thorough investigation and will not let anyone off."

The Emperor remarked, "Your household cannot just have those few people, better check carefully."

It was then that he himself was startled. He had also been involved in the cleanup of the Crown Prince’s household, and what was the result?

The Crown Prince must not be in trouble, the Emperor’s face darkened, there are too many rats in this Palace.

The Crown Prince had just left the government hall when he encountered his mother’s Female Officer. The Female Officer stepped forward, "Your Highness, the Empress has a message for you."

The Crown Prince stopped, "Speak."

The Female Officer said, "Consort Lau’s miscarriage has nothing to do with Princely Heir’s wife. Today’s events are all because of the struggle for the Crown Prince position."

The Crown Prince understood his mother’s intentions, today’s targeting of Zhou Xuehan was actually targeting her. His mother did not wish him to dwell on it. He was somewhat speechless; he truly hadn’t been concerned about it, yet his mother had immediately come to Zhou Xuehan’s defense. He could see that in his mother’s heart, his sister-in-law held a very high place, "I understand. Go back and tell the Empress not to worry."

The Female Officer bowed, "Yes."

After the Female Officer departed, the Crown Prince thought of Consort Lau, this troublesome concubine who had hidden her pregnancy for three months. He knew the reasons, but in the end, her scheming only harmed herself. If she had told him, he would have had someone follow her, and she wouldn’t have been easily caught in a scheme today.

Zhou Shuren was informed too late. By the time he returned to the residence, Zhou Shuren couldn’t find his wife and asked the steward with a frown, only to learn that his wife was at the Ning Duke Residence and that something had happened to his daughter.

Zhou Shuren didn’t bother changing out of his official garments and sat down in a chair with a stern face, causing Chang Yi, who had accompanied him, to shrink his neck and try to make himself less noticeable.

Chang Yi swallowed hard, his father’s current imposing aura was astonishing. He rarely saw his father angry. The way he was right now made him want to run away.

After a moment, Zhou Shuren stood up to change his clothes. When he came out, he saw Chang Yi was still there, "Aren’t you going to change? Why are you sitting there like a fool?"

Chang Yi looked carefully at his father who had returned to his usual demeanor. The way he was just a moment ago seemed like an illusion. Before his father had become an official, he had told himself he could offend anyone except for his father. He knew his father was very petty, "Father, are you going to pick up mother?"

Zhou Shuren hummed in agreement, "Everyone in the different courtyards shall eat on their own tonight."

Having said that, Zhou Shuren left quickly with careful words.

After his father left, Chang Yi touched his forehead, exhaled a breath, and then shivered. The capital is too frightening.

At the Ning Duke Residence, Rongchuan had just returned home when he found out that his wife had suffered a miscarriage. It was because Xue Han had kept it a secret and did not inform Rongchuan.

Zhulan walked out of the room and sat down on a chair, recalling Rongchuan’s expression. Xue Han was Rongchuan’s Achilles’ heel, and now that it had been threatened, Rongchuan would not tolerate it.

Inside the room, Xue Han held Rongchuan’s hand and gently shook it, "Don’t sulk without speaking. I am the one who was frightened, are you trying to scare me now?"

Where could Rongchuan find it in his heart to scare Xue Han, but he couldn’t manage to smile, "I should have protected you better. I knew that marrying me would expose you to cunning and danger, yet I failed to shield you."

Rongchuan regretted it; he regretted marrying Xue Han too early, he could have waited two more years, he would rather face the scheming alone.

Xue Han had been scared, but she quickly recovered. Her spirit was strong, "Don’t be like this, it makes me feel awful. I’m also very careful, see? I managed to dodge it."

Rongchuan was frightened by the close call. They had escaped this time, what about the next? As long as the Crown Prince had not ascended the throne, the Ning family would be a target and it would only escalate. Clutching his wife’s hand, he had a profound look in his eyes, whoever made a move, he would chop off their hands.