Chapter 262: The world is changing and a new life is coming
By then, the confrontation between Hanzhou and Xijing City would become secondary. Instead, the princess, the prince and the emperor would have to start fighting first. No matter who won in the end, they would be seriously injured. By then, they would have to confront Hanzhou, which had already recuperated, and would inevitably be at a disadvantage.

What a good way of throwing a stone to test the water and killing someone with a borrowed knife.

Jiang Shiyuan's heart began to beat fast, but looking at her husband beside her, she could still calmly chat and laugh with Princess Qinghuan. This courage and demeanor were truly remarkable.

But, could the princess really not notice his intentions?

Jiang Shiyuan was a little unsure. What would her attitude be if she found out?
With countless doubts in mind, they had a delicious dinner in the princess's mansion. When they left, the lights in the mansion were turned on.

The carriage drove towards Ning'an Garden, and the couple didn't speak much along the way.

Jiang Shiyuan was afraid that there might be eavesdroppers on the other side of the wall, but Pei Zisu was thinking about other things, so he didn't say anything.

It was not until they both arrived home that Jiang Shiyuan asked with a serious expression.

"The princess is not stupid. If she finds out about your intentions, you will probably get into even bigger trouble."

"Trouble? No, at least before she seizes power, I will be her biggest bargaining chip, so she will protect you and everyone in the Pei family. The emperor is suspicious, the prince is incompetent, and there is only Prince Chun's Mansion jumping around. If these three parties stir up trouble now, Princess Qinghuan will definitely not let them off easily."

Hearing this, Jiang Shiyuan didn't feel surprised at all.

From the time she met the princess until now, her abilities have been evident to all. Originally, there was a hint of incompatibility between her and the prince, and this was even more so after the current ordeal.

So she will not participate in the princess's ambitions, but if the princess really ascends the throne one day, she will not find it strange.

Pei Zisu knew what his wife was worried about, so he took her hand and spoke.

"Don't worry, I won't gamble with your safety. This is the best way out after careful consideration. A wise bird will circle around a tree three times before choosing one. If I don't move, I will remove the biggest obstacle for the princess. She is a smart person and naturally knows how to remove the firewood from the bottom. I was originally wondering how to resolve the confrontation between her and the prince, but now it seems that there is no need to worry too much. The child in her belly is the best magic weapon to turn hostility into friendship."

That’s right, this child is Cheng Dengping’s, and also the grandson of the King of Han.

What they were fighting for was nothing more than wanting to hold power tightly in their own hands to ensure good outcomes for their children and grandchildren. Now that all the water in the world has merged into one sea, what is there to fight for? So if this child can be born and grow up safely, then Da Sui can avoid a great catastrophe.

"I don't know where Cheng Dengping has gone. Does he know that the princess is pregnant?"

"Eighty percent of them don't know. Look at the whole court, how many people know? Not to mention him."

Hearing Pei Zisu's answer, Jiang Shiyuan also sighed.

All of them have more or less pushed the story forward, or changed the situation to their own advantage. However, only he has undergone a huge change in his life, and it is hard to say whether this change is good or bad.

"Don't think too much. Since the princess can let him go, she will naturally keep him safe. But I'm afraid he won't be able to return to Xijing City in this lifetime. Before I left, I promised the prince that I would protect his life, so I will pass the message back. As for whether to recognize him or not, that's up to the prince to decide."

"Alas, unable to protect himself, homeless, and alone, Cheng Dengping has it all."

"It is fate, and it is hard to go against the will of heaven."

The night was as cool as water, with a few faint clouds hanging in the sky, which could neither block the bright moonlight nor cover the quietness of the dark night. In Prince Chun's mansion.

At this moment, Jiang Shijin had just washed up and went to bed. Her most important thing now was to take care of the fetus, so all the supplies she had were the best in the mansion.

Although the familiar face of Lingzhi was no longer around, she was replaced by the more considerate Huilan. Although she looked young, she was of very calm temperament. With her around, he had resolved countless crises.

As expected of someone sent by the princess, she is much more capable than those worthless maids around her.

Everyone had gone to bed, but we heard some noise next door.

The sound of going in and out made Jiang Shijin feel a little uncomfortable, and then he shouted to the outside with a depressed look.

"Huilan, come in."

Soon, there was a sound of the door opening, and then a person came in. The person was dressed as a maid, and was neither humble nor arrogant. She bowed to Jiang Shijin and spoke.

"Princess, have you not gone to bed yet?"

"What's going on outside? With all the noise, I want to sleep, but I can't sleep well."

"Concubine Zhao suddenly suffered from a heart disease, and she invited many doctors to come and see her, so this happened. If the Crown Prince's wife feels that it is too noisy and you can't sleep well, how about I make you a bowl of calming soup?"

Heart disease?

She had never heard that Zhao Yuyan had heart disease before. Could it be that she was pretending?
But with so many doctors coming to see the patient, there was no need for her to lie. For a moment, Jiang Shijin was a little unsure of Zhao Yuyan's intention. When she glanced at Huilan and saw that she was still calm, she couldn't help but wonder if the princess had done something behind her back.

After all, it was the princess's ability that she was pregnant and returned to Prince Chun's Mansion smoothly, and Zhao Yuyan began to show her loyalty from the day she returned.

He even said that he wanted her to take good care of the baby, so she should still take care of the chores at home. She originally planned to argue, but Prince Song thought it made sense and agreed.

So during the time she had been back, she had indeed lived a life of luxury, but she still had no real power, which was completely different from what she had imagined before.

At times like this, Zhao Yuyan became heartbroken, knowing that this was a godsend opportunity.

So she became a lot more excited. Not only did she not want to sleep, she also got up. Huilan looked at her in a strange way, and then she heard Jiang Shijin say.

"Quick, help me go over and take a look. If Concubine Zhao is sick, it would be a good opportunity for me to take back power. We must not miss it."

There was a bit of madness and desire for power in her words, but Huilan spoke out to stop her.

"Princess, think twice. The most important thing right now is your pregnancy. It's not even three months old yet. If you go out at this time, won't it give others ample opportunities to harm you? The most important thing right now is not to watch the fun, but to take good care of your body. Isn't the baby in your belly the most important?"

Huilan spoke clearly word by word, but Jiang Shijin in front of her seemed to be unable to listen and even responded with contempt.

(End of this chapter)