"This is not difficult at all. When people make mistakes, they have to pay the price. She has done something wrong and must be punished. An eye for an eye, that's the law of the world. Now the Head of the He Family suddenly shows pity for his daughter. If you had disciplined your two daughters strictly back then, things wouldn't have ended up like this."
These heartless words finally made the two men show looks of uneasiness on their faces, especially Ji Huang.
"Mother, Lady He is pregnant with my child now. I can't possibly kill my own child with my own hands, can I?"
"Of course I know you can't bear to do so, Huang'er. Think carefully. Do you want your child to know in the future that he has a vicious mother, or do you want to see snow fall in June because even the heavens can't stand a cruel and heartless person like He Hui remaining in this world?"
Although her words were a bit harsh, the truth in them was undeniable.
After hearing this, Ji Huang fell silent instantly.
Seeing this situation, the Head of the He Family got a bit anxious.
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, please think twice. I can understand what's on your mind, but in any case, the child is innocent after all. He also has the right to see the beauty of this world. If you really want to punish, why not wait until the child is born? The mother's mistakes shouldn't be borne by the child."
On the surface, these words seemed reasonable. Shi Muyuan knew very well what the man in front of her was up to.
The pregnancy lasts ten months. Now it's been a little over two months, so there are at least seven more months to go. No one knows what variables there will be in between. This Head of the He Family probably also has the intention to protect his eldest daughter.
He came here in person now. Maybe he came up with a plan for his eldest daughter. The He Family would never let the only daughter they had finally managed to keep leave Ji Huang's side like this.
Sure enough, they wouldn't give up on their previous schemes.
Thinking of this, she didn't even think twice before taking out her last trump card.
"Originally, I didn't want to bring that matter up so soon, but your He Family has gone too far. Since you want to use someone else's child to confuse the royal bloodline, I can't tolerate it any longer."
The Head of the He Family's heart skipped a beat. He had a bad feeling. His usually calm face now showed a bit of panic.
Ji Huang, on the side, was even more confused. He didn't know what else his mother knew.
"Mother, what do you mean by this? The Head of the He Family has always treated me well. Could there be some misunderstanding?"
Shi Muyuan stared at this step - son of hers. She always wanted to open his head to see what was inside. He was clearly a smart and wise prince, but he was being played around by these people.
"You've been deceived for so many years and still don't know it. Earlier, I didn't want to say anything. After all, Junlin is still young. I like that child and don't want him to be criticized at a young age. I never thought that the people of the He Family would be so insolent."
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager... Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, some words can't be said casually. Our He Family is loyal to the prince. How could we be like what you said? Moreover, your words are so vague that I don't understand what you mean at all?"
"Don't understand? Then today I'll let the people of your He Family die knowing the truth."
She waved her hand, and Mei immediately led a person in.
"Does the Head of the Family still recognize this person?"
Jinghong's white hair fluttered in the wind. Every gesture of hers carried a bit of sharpness. When she met the Head of the He Family's gaze, it made him feel a bit uneasy.
He never thought that the person who should have been dead long ago would actually appear in front of him.
"You, how did you get here?"
"The Head of the He Family must be very regretful. At that time, you just asked your good daughter to leave me in the palace to clean up the mess and didn't take me away. Fortunately, your daughter asked me to stay. Otherwise, who would be here to expose you and your dirty schemes now?"
"You! You should remember your status."
He threatened her with words, hoping that Jinghong hadn't revealed the He Family's secrets yet.
However, Jinghong no longer cared about these things.
"Aren't you most concerned about the marriage alliance with the prince? You've sent your two daughters into this one after another. I'm probably the person who knows best what you're up to. Today, I'll let you see with your own eyes how your plan falls apart."
After saying this, she turned around and looked at Ji Huang, telling him about Ji Junlin's background and what He Hui had done in the past.
When the man heard the whole story, he was like a man struck by lightning. At first, he didn't react.
The servants beside him also didn't expect there to be so many twists and turns. It turned out that everything had been planned several years ago.
"I really didn't expect that the young prince wasn't the prince's own son. I don't know if the prince will still keep this child by his side. Now I finally understand why the Empress Dowager doesn't want Lady He to keep the child in her womb. The child born might still be the result of an affair."
"The prince is really pitiful. The son he's loved for so long turns out to be for someone else. The Head of the He Family is even more ruthless. In order to carry out his plan to usurp the throne, he's sent his two daughters into this. Now this act of his is probably just for show. He probably never really cared about his daughters' lives."
The servants' discussions never stopped, and the Head of the He Family felt embarrassed.
Moreover, he was even more angry that there was such a big oversight. He wished he could immediately pick up his sword and cut his eldest daughter into pieces.
She couldn't even handle such a small thing well and actually left him with a hidden danger. How could he have carefully cultivated such a stupid person back then?
If it had been Rou'er, this wouldn't have happened.
No, that vicious woman didn't even spare Rou'er.
Ji Huang came back to his senses and sternly questioned.
"What's your opinion on what Jinghong said, Head of the He Family?"
On the surface, it was an inquiry, but in fact, it was to question the truth of the words.
The Head of the He Family wasn't stupid. Of course, he wouldn't admit to this.
"It's just the words of a servant. Most likely, they're not very credible. Moreover, we've known each other for so many years. Can't our friendship withstand the lies of a servant? Prince, think carefully. If I weren't loyal to you, why would I send my two most beloved daughters to your side? Isn't that just asking for trouble for myself?"
His words seemed reasonable, and Ji Huang began to waver in his previous thoughts.
Shi Muyuan twitched the corner of her mouth. She was really worried about this step - son's IQ.
"Huang'er! When has mother ever wished you harm? Jinghong is the person I personally saved. What she said must be true. Do you not trust mother's judgment? Furthermore, there must be clues to all things. It's not that nothing can be found out. As long as you want to, you can definitely find out the truth."
It was a reminder and also a warning.