Quick Transmigration Hoarding: My Selfishness Leads to a Killing Frenzy

Chapter 423 The Crown Princess in a Female-Dominated World (Part 7)

Three days later, Chu Jiaojiao and Lü Jinghuai got married. Qingmo was still very polite and sent a congratulatory gift.

However, their deeds were not honorable, and most of the powerful and influential did not go to offer their blessings.

Even Grand Tutor Lü himself felt ashamed and didn't go.

The wedding banquet ended coldly and quietly, without any festive atmosphere.

Chu Jiaojiao was filled with resentment, feeling that Lü Jinghuai was not good enough for her, and her hatred for the Crown Princess grew stronger.

Why did she suddenly lose her senses and stop chasing after this piece of trash?

On her wedding night, Chu Jiaojiao didn't even step into the bridal chamber.

It was only then that Lü Jinghuai realized that although Chu Jiaojiao had never taken a husband, she had quite a few male lovers in her harem who were not officially recognized.

She was no longer the pure and innocent goddess he had imagined.

After the marriage, Chu Jiaojiao didn't even bother to step into Lü Jinghuai's room.

To her, he had no value whatsoever, and he didn't even possess the most basic chastity. How could she possibly touch him?

Chu Jiaojiao often drowns her sorrows in alcohol and frequently beats and scolds Lü Jinghuai.

On the surface, Lü Jinghuai was submissive, but the hatred in his eyes was chilling.

Qingmo had no time to care about this lovesick couple.

She's so busy.

As the Crown Princess, she not only had to help the Empress handle state affairs, but also had to appease her two newlywed handsome husbands.

Yan Ci truly resides in her heart, making her linger and never want to leave.

She couldn't help but think, how come being the Crown Princess is busier than being the Emperor?!

To train her, the Empress entrusted her with all sorts of tasks.

On the one hand, it was to test her abilities, and on the other hand, it was to help her become familiar with court politics as soon as possible, in preparation for her future ascension to the throne.

Qingmo had to get up before dawn every day to review memorials, meet with court officials, and inspect the Six Ministries, keeping her so busy she barely had time to rest.

Having finally returned home, I still have to deal with those two people there—

Wei Qing was gentle and kind, and always knew when to massage her shoulders and back, and serve her tea and water, so that her tired body and mind could get a moment of relief.

The other concubine, Yan Ci, was a free-spirited and passionate man. Although he was not as considerate as Wei Qing, he had his own unique charm.

Qingmo would occasionally sigh, "Being the Crown Princess is more tiring than being the Emperor!"

Yan Ci chuckled softly upon hearing this, gently brushing her brow with her fingertips, and said softly, "If Your Highness is tired, please rest for a while, and I will keep you company and talk to you."

Wei Qing, however, said calmly, "If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. If Your Highness cannot even endure this little hardship, how will you be able to shoulder the responsibility of the country in the future?"

Qingmo: "..."

Well, a virtuous husband and a beautiful concubine complement each other perfectly.

However, just over a month later, news came from the Second Princess's residence.

"Your Highness, the Second Princess's husband is pregnant!"

"Oh! Such a good thing! Then we must prepare a generous gift to congratulate my royal sister."

Qingmo was preparing to offer her congratulations, but the Second Princess's residence was in turmoil.

Ceramic shards littered the ground, and Lü Jinghuai knelt there without uttering a word.

Chu Jiaojiao was furious, her face turning ashen. She pointed at Lü Jinghuai's nose and yelled, "You slut! How dare you get pregnant behind my back? Tell me, whose bastard is this?!"

Lu Jinghuai lowered his head, his fingertips digging tightly into his palms, his voice weak and pitiful: "Your Highness... this is your flesh and blood..."

"My own flesh and blood?" Chu Jiaojiao sneered, grabbed the teacup on the table, and smashed it hard at his feet.

"Everyone knows you lost your virginity before marriage. Not to mention you were already the Crown Princess's woman, just take that time at the dilapidated temple..."

At this point, Chu Jiaojiao fell silent again, after all, she herself had been defiled that time, so they were both equally guilty.

"This child could be my elder sister's, or a beggar's, but it certainly can't be mine."

"Apart from that time at the dilapidated temple, I've never touched you—"

Lu Jinghuai trembled, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, but when he looked up, he still appeared on the verge of tears.

"Your Highness, how could you treat me like this? You know how sincere I am to you."

"If you don't believe me, wait until the child is born and then have a blood test to determine paternity..."

"A kinship test?" Chu Jiaojiao scoffed. "You think you're worthy?!"

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She had already suffered such a huge loss in silence, thinking that marrying Lü Jinghuai would at least allow her to leverage the power of the Grand Tutor's mansion.

As a result, the old witch, the Grand Tutor, disowned her son. Not only did she not gain any benefit, but she also became a laughing stock in the capital.

This man still dares to get pregnant; it's a complete slap in the face for her!

"Guards!" she shouted sternly, "force-feed me a bowl of abortifacient!"

Lu Jinghuai looked up abruptly, his eyes finally filled with terror: "Your Highness! No! This is your eldest daughter!"

"The eldest daughter?"

Chu Jiaojiao curled her lips in a mocking smile, "You think you're worthy of giving birth to my eldest legitimate daughter? You're nothing but a bastard child of unknown origin."

Even though Lü Jinghuai himself wasn't sure who the child's father was, his paternal instincts made him want to have the child.

"Your Highness, even tigers don't eat their cubs! Please, I beg you, spare this child..."

"If you don't like it, then you can give it away after the baby is born. Please, please don't do this to me."

Lu Jinghuai banged his forehead on the ground repeatedly, but Chu Jiaojiao hated him so much that she wouldn't listen to him at all.

Just as the servant approached with the bowl of medicine, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the door.

"Her Highness the Crown Princess has arrived!"

Qingmo, dressed in a gorgeous gown, strode in with a smile, followed by attendants carrying a brocade box of gifts, exuding an air of elegance and grace.

"My dear sister, I heard you are going to have a legitimate daughter, so I have come to offer my congratulations."

Her gaze swept over the mess on the floor, and she feigned surprise, "Oh, is this... a celebration?"

Chu Jiaojiao's face was ashen, and she suppressed her anger as she asked, "What brings Your Highness here?"

Qingmo gestured to the lady-in-waiting to open the brocade box, revealing the precious medicine for preventing miscarriage and the golden lock for the child inside. Her smile deepened: "Naturally, I've come to congratulate my royal sister on the birth of her noble daughter."

Her gaze fell on Lü Jinghuai, who was kneeling on the ground, and she feigned concern: "Why is my brother-in-law kneeling? You are pregnant, you should take care of yourself."

Lu Jinghuai kept his head down, his fingertips clenched so tightly they turned white, but he dared not utter a sound.

Chu Jiaojiao was trembling with anger, but dared not retaliate due to her status. She could only grit her teeth and say, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness!"

"However, this is my family matter, so I won't trouble you, my elder sister."

Qingmo pretended not to see her unpleasant expression and still smiled: "How can you say you're worried? This is my niece, how could I not care?"

"Brother-in-law, get up, the ground is cold."

"Brother-in-law, rest assured and take care of your pregnancy. With me here, I will ensure that you and the baby are safe and sound."

Upon hearing her words, Lü Jinghuai suddenly looked up, his eyes sparkling with starlight, clearly moved by Qingmo.

Chu Jiaojiao was so angry she was about to go crazy.

Those two bitches dare to flirt right in front of her, they deserve to die.

Do you think she's dead?

Chu Zhaoning protects? What can she use to protect it? If this child is truly not hers, this would be distorting the royal bloodline.

After Qingmo left, Chu Jiaojiao kicked over the table, laughing angrily, "Fine, very well! Lü Jinghuai, you've really climbed the social ladder!"

Lu Jinghuai lowered his head, but a barely perceptible sneer curled at the corner of his lips.

He began to fantasize: what if the child was the princess's?

It's not impossible, after all, they had a brief affair together.

All I can say is that these two are overthinking it.

Qingmo is just here to cause them trouble; as for protecting the child?

Sorry, she just said it offhand, did you really believe her?

Naive.