Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside-Chapter 1271 - 1273: The Child Disappeared After Birth
If she hadn’t heard Chu Lian’s account with her own ears, Wang Xiangxiang could hardly believe it.
This once grand Chu Family originally was a female household, and the family is now so sparse, currently only the four of them remain. If they return to the Sima Family, this Chu Family household truly won’t be able to hold up.
Seeing Chu Lian speak with such distress, Wang Xiangxiang felt uneasy in her heart. Such matters, if not for their relationship, he likely wouldn’t mention it to anyone. Her hand naturally reached out to hold Chu Lian’s hand, speaking with heartache, "Husband."
Chu Lian’s hand also tightly held Wang Xiangxiang’s hand. He was willing to confide everything in her. He continued, "The last time I left Lin County in a rush was because my sister was in trouble."
Actually, the last time he couldn’t help but reveal to Xiangxiang about his sister. He had finally come to mutual understanding with Xiangxiang and did not want to leave without saying goodbye. He could have easily made up some other reason to dodge, but his heart at that time simply didn’t want to, so he said it. He thought she would ask after, but she didn’t ask anything.
Xiangxiang, being such a clever girl, surely saw that he didn’t want to talk about it, and didn’t want to embarrass him. Even now, seeing his sister’s spiritual tablet, she still chose not to ask, a girl so foolish it makes one’s heart ache. He continued, "News came from the uncle’s side, saying my sister was under soft detention."
"Soft detention?" Upon hearing this, Wang Xiangxiang was astonished, so much so that she couldn’t control her exclamation.
Chu Lian nodded, "Yes, at that time, my sister was about to give birth. It should have been a joyful occasion, but it suddenly all changed."
Chu Lian spoke, his brows furrowing deeper, he sighed, "It can’t exactly be said as all of a sudden; for the two months leading up to her delivery, she hadn’t contacted us. The Emperor said she was preparing for childbirth, and it wasn’t suitable to disturb her, so we believed it. Now thinking back, it’s possible from that time onward, all my sister’s confidants were replaced."
Hearing this, Wang Xiangxiang couldn’t help but sigh heavily. Although she wasn’t from an official family, she was from a large household; even in the backyard of such a family, there are many examples of competing for favor and plotting against each other in secret. Not to mention the emperor’s family, where many women in the harem fight each other fiercely, it’s not surprising even if their heads are smashed and bleeding.
Her sister’s confidants being replaced, this must be part of the struggle. Especially since sister is pregnant, she would surely attract jealousy. She asked, puzzled, "Then why was sister under soft detention?"
Bringing up this matter, Chu Lian spoke with even deeper anguish, "Because the child disappeared after being born."
"Disappeared? How could that be?" Wang Xiangxiang was extremely shocked. A child missing from the Imperial Palace is a major issue; if it’s not handled properly, heads could roll. Soft detention seems like a minor punishment in comparison.
Chu Lian nodded, confirming it was indeed so. He continued, "Yes, the child disappeared, the Emperor was furious, and ordered a thorough investigation with unwavering severity. It was traced that someone from the Empress’s side took the child."
Hearing this, Wang Xiangxiang became even more puzzled and asked, "Husband, was it the Empress who was jealous of sister and commanded her people to take the child? Shouldn’t the Empress be punished for this? Why was sister under soft detention?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
"Because the Empress turned the accusation around, saying my sister framed her."
