Wang Wen thought of many scenarios, including Mrs. Dong’s reproach and accusations, but did not expect this.

Dong Boyun smiled at Wang Wen, who was in a daze before her, "Being with my husband was already a climb for me. My husband is talented, and Mr. Wu is appointed by the Holy Emperor. Together, they are a perfect match, and I have done such things that I no longer deserve to stay by my husband’s side. It’s better said that instead of seeking separation, I should fulfill my husband."

Wang Wen sat down, "I didn’t expect that to happen either. Now she is carrying my child."

"That’s also a good thing. Mother has long hoped for a grandson, and I sincerely congratulate my husband," Dong Boyun, though genuinely blessing him, couldn’t help but feel a lump in her nose.

She spent all day outside today, sitting in the carriage pondering over many things. She realized that the best solution was to let go, preserving a bit of her own dignity in front of outsiders. Besides, having done such a thing, what right did she have to blame her husband?

Since that incident, Dong Boyun understood that she no longer had the right to speak in front of her husband. It’s better for her to bring it up herself. She never thought of returning to the Dong Mansion. After the separation, she’d leave the Capital and go to a place where no one knew her.

Wang Wen stood up, walked over to her, and held her hand, "In my heart, there’s only you as my wife. I am sorry for this issue you don’t like, and although I disliked what you did, we are husband and wife after all. I know now that you are feeling the most remorseful. Would you be willing to forgive me for this incident?"

Dong Boyun was slightly startled, "What about Wu Xueqin?"

She didn’t expect her husband would seek her forgiveness, and for a moment, Dong Boyun thought she misheard or was under a delusion.

"We shouldn’t have been together in the first place, which is my fault. I’ll go and tell her that if she agrees to be a concubine, I’ll give her a status. But if she’s dissatisfied, I can’t dismiss my wife either. I’m not the kind who abandons his wife." Wang Wen took a deep breath, feeling much better after saying it all.

Earlier, seeing his mother’s disappointment was torturous for Wang Wen, and seeing his wife request a separation instead of blaming him made him wish to hide in shame.

Even though his wife had faults, she was constantly regretting them. Even though she couldn’t keep the child, she remained kind-hearted. How could he treat her this way?

His mother raised him, and he must not disappoint her.

Dong Boyun couldn’t help but cry, "Husband..."

"It’s my fault," Wang Wen wrapped her in his arms, "Let’s live well in the future. What’s past has passed. Watching you suffer these days pained me deeply. Now I understand that as long as you are happy, I am happy."

Dong Boyun heard this and cried even more, "I am the one who let my husband down."

"Alright, alright, it’s all in the past." Wang Wen gently patted her. Once his wife had been consoled, he said, "Mother is still angry at me. I need to go and apologize to her now."

Dong Boyun wiped away her tears, "Husband, go ahead. Mother is good and treats me well. I didn’t do well before, but I’ll ensure she doesn’t worry about us anymore."

Wang Wen nodded and then got up to leave.

When Mrs. Wang Sr. saw her son come again, she didn’t have a pleasant expression, but upon hearing her son’s words, she was surprised, and her eyes turned red.

Wang Wen finally realized he had made a significant mistake.

When news reached Lin Youning, it was said Wang Wen resigned from his post to the Holy Emperor. The Holy Emperor did not inquire about the reason but approved. Wang’s family also did not oppose it, nor did they blame Wang Wen. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Discussions in the Capital grew larger, but people now respected Wang Wen, realizing that though men might have flings, Wang Wen resigned for his wife, acknowledging his poor conduct.

Such courage couldn’t help but earn him respect.

Shanmoi was surprised to hear all this, "I never thought Miss Dong’s fate would be so good."

Even Baxi wouldn’t do such a thing.

Lin Youning sighed, "Blessings are self-cultivated, and this is also her fortune."

Even Hailan, thinking about the poison she was given, couldn’t bring herself to like her.

At dusk that day, Lin Youning received a letter from her big brother delivered by a hidden guard, stating they had reached the mountains safely and that she need not worry. He also knew about the people in the mansion at midnight, probably actions by the Eldest Prince probing his whereabouts.

After seeing this, Lin Youning understood. The Eldest Prince must suspect an alliance between him and the Emperor against him, probing to verify if he was indeed at the mansion. With his absence, it wouldn’t suggest a plot against him.

This likely indicated that they had gone to seek Prince Shou.

Lin Youning knew that in the previous life, the Eldest Prince did not take the throne, so she wasn’t concerned.

Tomorrow, the Eldest Prince would host a wedding, and from the Prime Minister’s Mansion, Mrs. Liu Sr. sent word saying she’d arrive by carriage at the East Mansion, and from there, they’d go to the Eldest Prince Mansion together.

Alongside the message, there were clothes and jewelry for Sister Hong and Sister Ying, and even a portion prepared for Lin Youning.

Lin Youning accepted with thanks, without refusing, and received a message from her sister-in-law saying they’d go together and that everyone was preparing their things.

Early the next morning, the place bustled with activity as Mrs. Liu Sr. and Liang Hui arrived, alongside Mrs. Gu Sr., as the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion had no mistress. Mrs. Gu Sr. had to lead the group.

They set off to the Eldest Prince Mansion, and since they all lived in the East Market, while the Eldest Prince Mansion was closer to the Imperial Palace, it only took about an hour and a half.

At the Prince Mansion, the crowd wasn’t as dense as during the Zhou Mansion’s banquets. As soon as the carriage arrived, they were promptly escorted into the mansion.

Lin Youning was escorted by Mrs. Liu Sr. and Mrs. Gu Sr., while Liang Hui followed with a group of ladies, making a grand entrance into the Eldest Prince Mansion.

Once there, the young ladies were taken to one flower hall, and the madams to another. For Lin Youning’s safety, she was with Mrs. Liu Sr. and Mrs. Gu Sr., with Liang Hui accompanying, while Sister Hong, Sister Hui, and Sister Ling went together to the young ladies’ flower hall.