Traveling through the Poisonous Concubine

Chapter 263 Yun Ruyan Returns Home

"Okay, okay, I'll consider your pitiful appearance, but the price has to be increased by 500,000 silver. Otherwise, forget it. I'm very busy anyway," Yan Wuque said indifferently.

"Okay, okay, you are just like my sister, obsessed with money," Yunyang muttered. He didn't look like a prince at all, but like a cute older brother next door.

After Yun Yuxi returned to the room, she quickly prepared some pills for Yun Yang, and considering that he was still injured, she also prepared a small bottle of spiritual spring. After finishing, she walked out of the room, handed the items to Yun Yang, and told him in detail how to use them and what to pay attention to.

Yun Yang's heart was filled with gratitude. He looked at Yun Yuxi, a woman who had no blood relationship with him, and secretly made up his mind to repay her well in the future.

"Yun Yang, you don't have to thank me. The one who rescued you was not someone from the Regent's Palace." Yun Yuxi said, pointing at the handsome and elegant Jing Zichu who had been cleaned up.

Yunyang hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to express his gratitude: "I wonder who you are, sir? I will never forget your kindness in saving my life. I hope you can give me some advice."

"I don't deserve your advice, but how about giving me 100,000 taels of silver? And then we'll be done with it," Jing Zichu said with a smile.

The corners of Yan Wuque's mouth twitched. He found that people who had been with Yun Yuxi for a long time seemed to like money, including himself.

Yun Yang couldn't help laughing when he heard Jing Zichu's words. He thought Jing Zichu would make a higher request, but he didn't expect it to be so insignificant. He happily agreed and promised to pay it together with Yan Wuque's money.

Time flies, and after a long time, Jing Zichu suddenly realized that his elder brother was the most sinister person. He saved a life, and the target was a noble prince, but he only asked for a mere 100,000 taels of silver, and he often wondered in his heart whether the price was too high.

In the Second Prince's residence, Yun Jinxi was seven months pregnant and lived a very comfortable and carefree life. Even the principal concubine Yun Ruyan was a little afraid of her and did not dare to provoke her easily.

The woman named Liu was deeply cared for by the Second Prince and was now two months pregnant. In contrast, Yun Ruyan seemed dull and boring, and she always needed to use warm fragrance to arouse the Second Prince's interest.

Ming Liu was not only beautiful, but also skilled and bold in serving the Second Prince, which made the Second Prince love her even more.

In addition, Yun Jinxi was gaining weight during her pregnancy and had difficulty moving, so the Second Prince naturally stayed in Mingliu's courtyard for a long time.

"Princess Princess, Aunt Ming is getting more and more outrageous! How dare she, a concubine, get pregnant in front of the wife? Isn't this a slap in your face?" Mingchun instigated Yun Ruyan with a jealous face.

Yun Ruyan glared at Mingchun and said coldly, "Little hoof, don't think that I don't know what you are thinking. You are jealous because you see Mingliu is favored and has become a little master."

Mingchun knelt down and kowtowed, explaining in a panic: "My Lady Princess, I am loyal to you and have no jealousy at all! I just feel that you are being treated unfairly. Please think about whether what I said makes sense.

Besides, you also know me well." After saying this, she secretly raised her head and carefully observed Yun Ruyan's expression.

After hearing this, Yun Ruyan smiled slightly and said, "Well, I naturally know your loyalty and ability."

When Mingchun heard this, she felt a little happy, but she still maintained a humble attitude and continued, "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. It is a blessing that I have cultivated for several lifetimes to be appreciated by Your Majesty."

Yun Ruyan nodded slightly, then sighed softly: "Alas, this warm fragrance is my favorite thing. Now it's gone, what a pity."

Mingchun quickly replied, "Don't worry, Madam. I will try my best to find the same incense for you."

Yun Ruyan smiled and said, "No need. I plan to go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion today and ask my mother for some in person. As for Mingliu's matter, I'll leave it to you to handle."

Mingchun heard this, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes: "Please rest assured, Madam, I will do my best to handle this matter."

Yun Ruyan raised the corner of her mouth, revealing a sly smile: "Okay, if you can handle this matter properly and satisfy me, I will consider asking the prince to promote you."

Mingchun was overjoyed and kowtowed repeatedly to express her gratitude: "Thank you for your cultivation, Your Majesty. I will definitely live up to your trust."

Yun Ruyan looked at Mingchun's greedy look and couldn't help but sneer in her heart. She knew that Mingchun would do whatever it took to get rid of Mingliu in order to get ahead. But it was also good this way, she could just sit back and watch the tigers fight and reap the benefits.

Yun Ruyan waved her hand and said, "Alright, get up, get ready, and follow me back to the Prime Minister's Residence."

Mingchun stood up respectfully and followed Yun Ruyan, already thinking about how to deal with Mingliu.

Mingliu has a very good relationship with Yun Jinxi, who is also pregnant. In fact, the two of them have already reached a sense of cooperation and are sticking together for warmth.

Yun Ruyan kept saying that her wife and concubine had a harmonious relationship, but in fact, she was constantly making trouble in secret. However, Yun Jinxi was unwilling to confront her head-on, but chose to tell her difficulties in front of the second prince. As a result, the second prince had a great aversion to Yun Ruyan.

Even so, as the principal wife, Yun Ruyan still had to maintain her proper dignity. Therefore, there were always a few days every month when the Second Prince had to spend the night in Yun Ruyan's courtyard.

The second prince was very depressed because he really hated sleeping in the same bed with Yun Ruyan. But strangely, every time he entered Yun Ruyan's room, he would inexplicably feel a strong urge. Although this urge was just a simple physiological reaction, he could not control his behavior.

After many times, the second prince even began to suspect whether Yun Ruyan had used some unclean drugs or other means on him. So he repeatedly asked the palace doctor to examine his body. However, after a careful examination, the palace doctor did not find any abnormalities.

Naturally, the court physician could not find out what was wrong. Liu had spent a huge amount of money to get it back, so how could a mere court physician like him be able to find out what was wrong?

Yun Ruyan returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion with generous gifts and Mingchun. The Prime Minister and Liu were naturally overjoyed. Liu only praised Yun Ruyan for her promising future. She actually wanted to ask about Yun Jinxi's situation, but she was afraid that Yun Ruyan would be unhappy, so she held back.

"Yan'er, come with me to the study. Liu'er, go prepare a table of delicious food and let Yan'er stay in the residence for a reunion dinner." The prime minister arranged in a friendly tone, then turned and walked towards the study. Yun Ruyan followed behind obediently, and the two of them disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Liu's face was filled with joy, and she quickly asked Li Ma to make arrangements to ensure that the meal was sumptuous. She knew that her daughter was now in a high position, so she naturally had to entertain her well.

When there was no one else in the room, Liu carefully asked Mingchun about Yun Jinxi's situation. Seeing Mingchun's hesitation, Liu immediately understood and took out twenty taels of silver from her sleeve and quietly put it into Mingchun's hand.

As the saying goes: "A man who has received a favor will be grateful, and a man who has received a favor will be soft-hearted." After Mingchun received the silver, he no longer concealed anything and told Liu everything about the Second Prince's mansion. He also emphasized that Yun Jinxi had a very high status in the mansion, and even Yun Ruyan had to give way to her.

However, after hearing this, Liu was not very happy. After all, her two daughters were her favorites, and she did not want to see any conflicts or contradictions between them.

"Mingchun, I know you are the master's person, but I want to remind you not to forget your duties. You'd better keep your mouth shut about today's conversation. I don't want Yan'er to know and add to her troubles," Liu said in a warning tone.

"Don't worry, madam. I know. I also came back with the princess today. Madam, you should prepare some warm fragrance for the princess first. The important thing now is if the princess is pregnant," Mingchun replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Okay, go see if the kitchen is ready. I'll prepare it and pack it for you. Remember to ask me for it when you leave." After saying this, Liu walked straight into her room and closed the door.

"Father, you called your daughter here. Is there anything you want to tell me? I miss you and mother very much." Yun Ruyan bowed with her head lowered and saluted in a submissive manner. She did not have the airs of a princess at all, which made the prime minister feel very happy.