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After soothing Xiao Wanqing, Rongrong expressed her desire to apologize to her in person, so Jiang Hao allowed them to talk privately. In the garden, their laughter occasionally echoed, but after a long while, a sudden roar broke the tranquility: "Jiang Hao! How dare you deceive me!"
Inside the Korean Palace, the once grand wedding descended into chaos due to the bride's disappearance. Xiao Wanqing left a letter for Jiang Hao, containing only two lines: "To hell with this marriage alliance! I refuse to go through with it!"
She knew about the marriage alliance?
Jiang Hao felt a surge of panic; he had never intended to hide his identity.
With the bride missing, the emperor felt guilty and promised that as soon as she was found, she could be brought back to Yan Country directly. The capital of Korea was turned upside down in search of her, yet there was still no sign of her. Jiang Hao couldn't help but feel anxious: "She can't have gone too far on her own!"
Hua Ying, abandoned by her master, felt somewhat displeased. She glanced at the increasingly haggard new prince consort and felt a twinge of sympathy. "By the way, I heard from a eunuch close to the emperor that Master Gu has been on sick leave and hasn't attended court since the day the princess went missing..."
Her voice grew softer as she noticed Jiang Hao's increasingly dark and frightening expression.
This princess was too wicked; why hadn't she told her how terrifying her prince consort was?
"Xiao Wanqing! You better not let me catch you!"
Thinking of how she had once threatened to make him wear a green hat, Jiang Hao's face turned an even deeper shade of anger.
Hua Ying silently prayed that the princess would stay hidden for a while longer...
Six months later.
Even while pregnant, Xiao Wanqing could be considered a standout among expectant mothers! Though her figure had grown rounder, she still exuded grace and charm. However, this "delicate flower" was now large and heavy with child, feeling lethargic and disinclined to move.
Fortunately, the townsfolk were kind-hearted and treated this soon-to-be mother with great friendliness. It was rumored that several single men harbored affections for her! Xiao Wanqing thought that after giving birth, seeking a second spring would be just around the corner! As for the child's father—the big liar—he must have already embraced multiple women... Hmph! She was determined to live even more freely and joyfully!
Xiao Wanqing basked in the sun, waiting for the old woman she had invited to prepare a meal. Suddenly, the sunlight above her was blocked. She lazily mumbled, "Good dogs don’t block the way, go away!"
The man, feeling a mix of irritation and undeniable amusement, replied, "Your mouth is still as sharp as ever!"
Xiao Wanqing nearly bit her tongue. Cautiously squinting her eyes to see who it was, she immediately panicked and jumped up, clutching her belly as she rushed inside and locked the doors and windows. Hiding behind the door, she trembled and asked, "W-what are you doing here?"
Jiang Hao sighed, "I came to take my wife home."
"Who is your wife? I’m not married at all!" She remembered clearly how she had run away before their wedding, leaving him a laughingstock between two nations. After all, he had deceived her first!
"Your father has betrothed you to me."
Xiao Wanqing fell silent for a moment. "I knew it was a marriage alliance!" She despised such arrangements and loathed men with multiple wives.
Her mother had been a foreign princess brought over for a marriage alliance, only to be neglected among the many concubines in the harem, leading to her tragic end.
She refused to follow in those footsteps; she wasn’t that foolish, especially since he had conspired with her father to deceive her... What a performance he put on about being castrated! "You should go back; Gu Qinian will be back soon..."
"It’s not a marriage alliance," Jiang Hao said. "When I first came to your country, my purpose was not just negotiations but also for a marriage alliance. However, at that time, you were not the intended bride. If you hadn’t taken me as your male pet, I might have really married some unknown princess and taken several concubines."
"But I already have you; it took me half a year to find you." He added with a hint of displeasure in his tone. "As for that Gu Qinian, let him challenge me! Unless he defeats me, he can forget about taking you away!"
"Can you not be so dramatic in front of a pregnant woman?" Xiao Wanqing's attitude had softened considerably.
Jiang Hao quickly quieted down, afraid of scaring her: "Can you open the door now? I just want to see you."
“Wanqing?”
“Wanqing!”
Inside the room, a faint voice from Xiao Wanqing came through: “Jiang Hao, it’s time, I’m going to give birth!”
The news of the Xiao Family’s “widow” having a baby attracted a crowd of curious neighbors, and Jiang Hao witnessed just how popular she was. But what was up with all these chaotic people?
A passerby said, “Ms. Xiao said that once the baby is born, I can name it.”
Another added, “Wanqing said I could be the godfather!”
A third chimed in, “I’ve already hired a matchmaker; I’m just waiting for Wanqing to finish her confinement before proposing!”
So it turned out these people were all here for his wife? Jiang Hao pushed his way forward: “My wife said that once she gives birth, she’s coming home with me.”
“Who’s your wife?”
“Xiao Wanqing!”
No one was allowed to take her away from him!
Jiang Hao was so furious he felt like he might explode. When the midwife handed him the newborn to see, he barely paid attention, his expression serious as he sat by the bed, gazing at the exhausted Xiao Wanqing after childbirth.
Xiao Wanqing’s eyes were red-rimmed as she said pitifully, “You… you jerk, are you disappointed because I gave birth to a daughter?”
"Daughter? What is she talking about that is so trivial?"
Jiang Hao was still feeling irritated and hadn't really heard her words clearly. "Wanqing, wasn't Gu Qinian with you? Where is he now?"
"He left after making sure I was settled, afraid you might misunderstand," Xiao Wanqing said, looking at him with concern. Did he really not like the daughter she had given birth to?
"He shouldn't have left you alone," he replied, anger bubbling within him. It allowed those men to take advantage and dare to covet his wife's beauty! It was truly despicable! But if Gu Qinian were here, he would probably be even more jealous.
"Are you angry?"
"Of course!" Jiang Hao exclaimed. "Wanqing, come back to Yan Country with me, okay? If you don't want to marry off, then we can go somewhere else... This place is simply terrible! Absolutely terrible!"
Xiao Wanqing's eyes turned red, and tears began to fall.
Jiang Hao immediately grew anxious. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"You’re angry," Xiao Wanqing said, feeling extremely wronged. "You don’t like that I gave birth to a daughter."
"I’m angry because those men are eyeing you covetously; I’m jealous!"
Jiang Hao blurted out his feelings without holding back. After he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, then came back to his senses and asked, "Did you just say you had a daughter?" His eyes lit up, and he broke into a silly grin.
No need to ask further, right?
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