Song Jinyu wrapped her arms around his waist and murmured, "Because daughters take after their fathers... If..."
"One day, if you no longer dote on me, I'll still have her by my side!"
These words were a bit heart - rending. Zhongli Mingye was dissatisfied. "Didn't I satisfy you?"
"Making you have wild thoughts in broad daylight?"
No longer dote on her? How could that be? He didn't want to be separated from her for even a single day. He'd miss her even if they were apart for just a moment.
Song Jinyu looked at him seriously. "They all say there's no true love in the royal family. That's what the storybooks say." Her innocent and naive eyes made him a bit dazed for a moment. This woman!
He didn't know what to say, so he had to use his "killer move". Until her breathing became uneven, he looked into those limpid eyes.
"If you're idle, I can keep you busy every night."
Well, she lowered her head. Forget it! But unfortunately, that man had been starved for many days and was determined not to let her go.
He called for Mincui to take care of Big Yuanbao, then with a big tug of his hand, he threw her into the secret chamber.
"Here, no one can disturb us anymore!"
Song Jinyu was on the verge of tears. Wasn't it just a wrong - said sentence? Was it necessary to punish her like this? Her mind had just cleared up a bit from the chaos, and then he devoured her bit by bit.
Zhongli Mingye looked at her contentedly. "In the future, will you still dare to ask such a boring question?"
No, no! You're always right... Supporting her weak waist, she felt as if she had melted into a puddle of water.
"Why are you so insistent on having children?" Was it just because she was afraid of losing his favor? Zhongli Mingye was helpless. Didn't she know that all he wanted in this life was her!
Song Jinyu said weakly, "Because I just want to have children for you, many children. Some will be like you, some like me, and more like both of us."
His phoenix eyes held a faint smile in the dim candlelight. On her fair - as - jade face, her eyelashes fluttered gently. These words were so sweet.
It would be a pity not to kiss her. Song Jinyu didn't get a chance to finish her words before he kissed her hard.
After a long time, she heard him say, "Since you want so many children, then work harder!" It was extremely ambiguous and lingering.
In his eyes, something seemed to melt.
Although she verbally agreed to have more children, Zhongli Mingye wondered in his heart that if they had more children, would there still be a place for him in this little woman's heart?
He lowered his eyes to look at her, his eyes unfathomable.
Recently, there were rumors in the palace. The emperor had summoned him into the palace yesterday for this very matter. Somehow, someone had informed the emperor that Song Jinyu could make miraculous elixirs.
This was no small matter. Although he had refused the emperor for the time being, based on his understanding of the emperor, he was afraid this matter wouldn't end well.
Zhongli Mingye's heart stirred. Now he felt more and more that he was not free to act as he wished. But in any case, he would protect his wife and children. If necessary,
he wasn't really afraid of bearing the infamy.
Early the next morning, He Yi came to the mansion. Song Jinyu was just holding Big Yuanbao admiring the flowers. "Big Yuanbao, let auntie hold you! You're the most obedient..."
"Big Yuanbao has gotten fatter..." He Yi took the baby and gently poked the dimple on the chubby little face. "He looks so much like you... But there's also a bit of Fourth Brother in him."
Song Jinyu smiled. "After I gave birth, he changes every day."
"Does Cheng Song treat you well?"
He Yi blushed shyly. "Of course he does!" Naturally, he did. Cheng Song was an orphan with no parents or siblings.
In this mansion, there were only the two of them as the masters. He Yi didn't need to serve her in - laws, nor did she need to worry about relations with sisters - in - law.
"Only... the auntie sent from the palace... always loves to boss him around." He Yi twirled her fingers, looking a bit dissatisfied. It was quite ridiculous. Every time she was with Cheng Song, that auntie would always come forward to teach her to be polite.
Song Jinyu said seriously, "You're a princess!"
"If you can't show your dignity and can't even handle an auntie. Tsk tsk..."
She gently brushed the flower petals off He Yi's shoulder. "Then you've really wasted being a princess."
He Yi also knew this matter was rather absurd. "That auntie used to be a capable person beside the queen... Before the wedding, mother was busy, and I didn't ask about it."
"Then, since she was from the former queen's side, it's better to send her away early." Song Jinyu was a bit worried. Cheng Song was a rough man, while He Yi was a delicate princess.
If she wasn't tough - minded, she'd easily be controlled by the people around her.
"Okay!"
He Yi looked around at the bedroom. "Fourth Brother is really so considerate..." Now that the weather was getting hotter, there was an ice - channel built outside the bedroom,
making the room very cool and pleasant.
The usually lively Big Yuanbao fell asleep soundly in Song Jinyu's arms. "Anyway, you have to be careful. Cheng Song is a rough man..."
"He's not as careful as you. You're in charge of everything in the Marquis of Cheng'an's mansion. You should know who to trust and who not to trust." Song Jinyu admonished He Yi. Although the emperor hadn't established a crown prince yet, it was obvious to everyone that the Prince of Yu was the future crown prince.
Cheng Song was her man and also a capable general of the Prince of Yu's mansion. If someone with ill - intentions caught him with a handle at this time, it might weaken the Prince of Yu's power.
The sun was shining brightly, and the pearl curtain tinkled. Zhongli Mingye strode in. It happened that He Yi had just left.
"Do you know about the affairs in Cheng Song's mansion?"
"..." Zhongli Mingye was asked by her and laughed. "How would I know about the affairs in his mansion?"
"Why did the maid from the former queen's side go to He Yi's mansion?"
Song Jinyu sat beside him and said seriously, "I'm afraid it's the doing of the deposed crown prince?"
"I know. You're right to remind me. How could the emperor be willing to be imprisoned for the rest of his life? I'm afraid..."
His eyes grew colder. He was afraid that the deposed crown prince was scheming something in secret.
"You're so meticulous. You're truly a virtuous assistant to me." His phoenix eyes fixed on Song Jinyu. Suddenly, he pulled her into his arms. "But... I'll keep this matter in mind."
"Where is Wei Changyuan?"
"Your Highness, he's waiting outside..."
"Tell him to arrange people to keep a close eye on the deposed crown prince's mansion. Report any slightest movement."
Tapping on the desk, his phoenix eyes were cold. "In addition, Chen Mingzhu... we can push her a bit more..." The deposed crown prince was now at the end of his rope.
Zhongli Mingye wasn't afraid of what he could stir up, but since Song Jinyu was worried, he'd make the deposed crown prince's mansion a mess.
If pushed too hard, he might as well be the one who killed his elder brother.
In the deposed crown prince's mansion, Jinyu hadn't shown up for three days. Zhongli Chengze had nothing to do. At this time, he took a whip and went to find Chen Mingzhu again.
"Tsk tsk... Your skin is really..." Chen Mingzhu was sitting in the corner, her eyes dull, completely different from her former glory.
The sound of the whip ringing in her ears didn't cause any reaction from Chen Mingzhu. Her heart was already dead. It died on the day Chen Feng was killed. The dagger in her sleeve rubbed against her skin,
causing a slight pain. She was waiting for an opportunity!
Zhongli Xianya got the emperor's permission to come and visit the deposed crown prince. Fortunately, she had the noble concubine's help in the palace, so her life wasn't too bad.
"Father! You..."