In the original book, Li Yun'er was supposed to enter the Eastern Palace as a concubine a month later. At that time, Li Xiangru was busy dealing with the other women Qin Ye Cheng had sent over, and in a moment of carelessness, she gave Li Yun'er an opportunity to approach Qin Ye Xiu.
Li Yun'er had admired the Crown Prince since childhood and was doted on by her family, so she boldly drugged Qin Ye Xiu.
Although the final step was not successful, Minister Li was a veteran of two dynasties and an important member of the Crown Prince's faction. Qin Ye Xiu had no choice but to marry Li Yun'er into the Eastern Palace.
However, in the original book, Li Yun'er was never touched by Qin Ye Xiu until her death, let alone had children.
The current plot has gone completely awry.
Li Yue Shu was delighted to watch the show, especially when she heard the Emperor ask again, "Crown Prince, what are your thoughts?"
The fact that he didn't even call him "Xiu'er" was enough to show how angry the Emperor was at the moment.
Li Yue Shu was even happier.
Qin Ye Xiu's expression was very unpleasant. The reputation for benevolence and wisdom he had maintained for so many years was shattered today! httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
He truly wished he could strangle Li Yun'er right now, but whether it was because so many people were watching or because of Minister Li behind Li Yun'er, he couldn't do it.
Qin Ye Xiu took several deep breaths to suppress the anger in his heart, "Your humble subject... implores Your Majesty to grant permission to take Li Yun'er as a concubine."
How could the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking official be a concubine!
Li Yun'er was about to plead for herself when she heard someone speak first, "The Crown Prince is joking. To make the legitimate daughter of the Minister's family a concubine, wouldn't that chill Minister Li's heart!"
"If you ask me, why not elevate Miss Li to a co-equal wife? After all, she is carrying the Crown Prince's first child."
As soon as these words were spoken, many people echoed them, mostly from the Second Prince's faction.
Hearing this, Li Yue Shu really wanted to give Qin Ye Cheng a thumbs-up.
To elevate a co-equal wife on his wedding night was a huge humiliation for anyone.
But Li Xiangru was still in the bridal chamber at this moment, completely unaware of these matters. The Zhenbei General's Mansion people had left early after seeing off the bride and having dinner, according to custom.
Since Qin Ye Xiu was in the wrong, the Crown Prince's faction didn't know how to respond.
Li Yue Shu's lips curved slightly.
Didn't the plot have to favor the male and female protagonists? This time, she wanted to see how the plot would repair itself!
Qin Ye Xiu clenched his fists, as if he wished he could draw blood.
After a long silence, he spoke again, "This is my failing of Miss Li, but today is a joyous occasion for Ru'er and me. I cannot wrong two women at the same time."
He frankly admitted his mistake and said, "Ten days from now, I will personally go to the Li family to bring Miss Li into the palace and confer upon her the title of side consort."
How could Qin Ye Cheng let him off so easily? Just as he was about to add fuel to the fire, he heard Qin Ye Xiu say coldly, "What happened that day was due to my drunkenness and confusion, but I am sober today and will absolutely not do anything foolish again!"
He looked at Qin Ye Cheng with icy eyes, a warning in his gaze.
Qin Ye Cheng naturally knew his elder brother's methods. For now, it was not suitable for either side to fall out completely.
Moreover, with today's events spreading, the Crown Prince's reputation for wisdom would have a crack, which could be considered revenge for being plotted against by him and Li Xiangru before.
With this in mind, Qin Ye Cheng said no more.
Seeing this, the Emperor immediately issued an imperial decree to betroth Li Yun'er to Qin Ye Xiu as a side consort, although his expression was not pleasant when he issued the decree.
For the royal family, face was very important. However, Li Yun'er's actions were a slap in the face to the royal family, and the Emperor was naturally unhappy.
The matter was settled, and no one had the mood to continue the wedding festivities, so they found excuses to leave.
Having watched a spectacular show, Li Yue Shu left the Eastern Palace in a good mood.
Sitting in the carriage, she curiously looked at Qin Mo Yuan, "Was Li Yun'er's matter arranged by you? Is she really pregnant?"
Qin Mo Yuan knew about the existence of the plot in Guan Zhou, but Li Yun'er and Qin Ye Xiu's affair happened before they went to Guan Zhou, which seemed a bit inconsistent.
Qin Mo Yuan twirled a strand of her hair with his index finger and slowly said, "I had someone give Li Yun'er some medicine that would make a woman's pulse feel like she was pregnant, but Qin Ye Xiu did not touch Li Yun'er."
Li Yue Shu could guess that Qin Ye Xiu had not touched Li Yun'er.
Drunken impulsiveness was just an excuse; men lost that function when they were drunk. Judging by Qin Ye Xiu's demeanor, he was clearly blackout drunk.
But she didn't expect Li Yun'er to be so bold.
If she pretended to be pregnant and entered the Eastern Palace, and then didn't give birth after ten months, then the Li family would be guilty of deceiving the Emperor today!
Li Yue Shu suddenly thought of the novels she used to read and turned around in surprise, "A Yuan, do you think Li Yun'er might have a miscarriage not long after entering the Eastern Palace, and the culprit happens to be Li Xiangru?"
Qin Mo Yuan's brow twitched.
This idea was indeed quite bold, but it had to be said that it was the best outcome for the "child" in Li Yun'er's belly.
Qin Mo Yuan gently stroked her head, "That would be a matter for the Eastern Palace."
Li Yue Shu's lips curved, "The Zhenbei General's Mansion should receive the news early tomorrow morning, and it will probably be lively then."
Whether it was the original book or the information investigated by Ming Yue Lou, the Zhenbei General's Mansion highly valued Li Xiangru's child, who had been lost and found.
If they knew that Li Xiangru had suffered so many grievances on her wedding day, they might even raze the Eastern Palace to the ground.
Mentioning the Zhenbei General's Mansion, a faint light flashed in Qin Mo Yuan's eyes.
He played with Li Yue Shu's hand and asked in a deep voice, "A Shu, if Li Xiangru is not the lost daughter of the Gu family... would you be sad?"
Although the previous鉴定 result was absurd, it at least proved that Li Yue Shu's current body did have a kinship with Gu He Xuan.
If Li Xiangru had no relation to the Gu family, it would prove that the Li family had indeed swapped Li Yue Shu and Li Xiangru.
Then the kindness that the Zhenbei General's Mansion was currently showing Li Xiangru should have originally belonged to Li Yue Shu.
Li Yue Shu could feel Qin Mo Yuan's worry. She thought carefully and shook her head.
"When I was young, I did think that if I had a family, maybe I wouldn't have been captured by the organization. But later, dealing with death every day, I didn't have the heart to think about it anymore."
Li Yue Shu shrugged indifferently, "Afterward, I had Xiao Yu for company, and when I came to this world, I had four children and you, and Aunt Mo and Aunt Liu, and the others. I already have a family."
She had to admit that she was very lucky.
For her, blood relation had never been a necessary condition.
If there was true affection between people, blood relation should be icing on the cake, not a constraint.
Seeing that she seemed completely unaffected by the matter and was in a good mood, Qin Mo Yuan was slightly relieved but not surprised.
His A Shu had always been intelligent and insightful; he had been overthinking it.
"It's good that A Shu isn't sad," Qin Mo Yuan said with a smile in his eyes and a gentle expression. "When we get home later, I'll give A Shu a big gift."