Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 2075 - 2083: She Is Not Allowed Into the Mansion (5)
So, Lady Du called Chong Wu into her room and gave him specific instructions: during this period, he must not touch his wife or make her unhappy. He should observe what she likes to eat, and no matter what it is, satisfy her cravings. He should fulfill her every wish...
Chong Wu was overjoyed when he heard that his wife might be pregnant.
Amidst the excitement, he also realized that his legitimate son might not be the eldest, which caused him pangs of guilt, feeling sorry for both his wife and the child in her womb. As for Dong Wan’er, the previously graceful and serene image of her in Chong Wu’s mind had completely shattered, leaving only hypocrisy, shamelessness, and cunning.
People say that affection can extend to what belongs to someone you love, but because he detested Dong Wan’er, he felt no connection to the child in her womb. Unlike Lady Zhang, who even though it was not yet confirmed if she was pregnant, Chong Wu already loved like his own eyes.
The Dong family had been sent to a manor in the suburb belonging to the Mu family. Although they were provided with good food and drink daily, how could this remote and confined countryside compare to the bustling Capital? Even the servants in the manor were crude and unsophisticated, unlike the clean and orderly ones in the town.
Dong Wan’er lived sullenly, especially since the Mu family ignored her presence as if she didn’t exist. Not even during New Year did anyone come to see her. She repeatedly sent her parents to the Mu family to inquire when she could return to the mansion and when she would be granted the status of a noble concubine.
Her parents went, but the first time, the Mu family had entered the palace for a feast; the second time, Prince Fu’s consort had brought the heir back to her parents’ house, so the Mu family had no time to attend to them; the third time, they heard that the Young Madam was giving birth, so the Mu family was even more preoccupied.
The eldest Young Madam of the Mu family was Yuwen Yanran, formerly Dong Lian’er, the concubine daughter of the Dong family. When Prince Consort Dong heard about his daughter’s childbirth, he initially wanted to visit her, but his wish went unfulfilled. His eldest son-in-law, Mu Chongwen, sent someone to tell him that Yuwen Yanran had nothing to do with him anymore and warned him against causing any more trouble; otherwise, they would thoroughly investigate the cause of death of Yanran’s mother to give his mother-in-law an explanation!
Princess Zhao Qing, upon hearing this, dared not come again and promptly returned to the manor with Prince Consort Dong in disgrace. No matter how their daughter pressed them, they did not dare show up again!
If not for her persistent obsession with restoring her identity as the Eldest Princess, she would have really wanted to take her daughter back to Tongzhou by now.
For some reason, she always felt that the Mu family had no good intentions, perhaps intending to take Wan’er’s child once it was born and then send them away?
Prince Consort Dong, too, was fearful and approached his father, saying: "Dad, please help us find out from the Mu family what their plans are. Why haven’t they restored our identity yet? Do you think they might intend to discard us after using us?"
Old Master Dong cast a glance at his son, saying: "Lord Mu and I have served in the same court for more than ten years, and I absolutely trust his character. Since the Mu family promised Wan’er the position of noble concubine, they will definitely honor their word. Don’t assume everyone is as unreliable and untrustworthy as you and your wife!"
Feeling scolded, Prince Consort Dong’s face turned somewhat red with embarrassment, and he bashfully said: "Our whole family has been living in the manor for several months, yet the Mu family has consistently ignored Wan’er, nor have they mentioned restoring our identity. Such an attitude would make anyone suspicious. How could I not be anxious?"
Lord Dong sneered, "Wan’er went there to be a concubine, not a formal wife. How could you expect them to prioritize her? The fact that they provide you with a manor to live in and good food and drink should already make you content. Don’t overreach by expecting them to show concern for your well-being; it’s truly laughable!"
