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Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Jiang Ning limped out of her quarters one day and entered the Jiang family's second courtyard, just as the Emperor was selecting a concubine for Prince Yu.  Noble ladies from high-ranking families put in their best efforts to participate in the selection, but the flower fell on Jiang Ning, who was merely there to watch the spectacle.  Jiang Ning was confused. She dared not let Prince Yu be a scapegoat, so she tried every possible way to tell everyone she was pregnant. However, no one believed her.  When she vomited after eating, they laughed at her for feigning illness. When she felt tired, they laughed at her for pretending to be delicate. When her belly grew larger, they laughed at her for overeating.  When Jiang Ning wanted a doctor's confirmation, all eighteen doctors she consulted had the same opinion: "You're just eating too much!" The fifth prince, Prince Yu, was a dashing and handsome young man. He exuded an air of sophistication and regal beauty. This was how the common people of Chang'an City typically described him.  But the real Prince Yu was cold and ruthless, using women without any emotional attachment.  He knew that the second madam of the Jiang family was the Emperor's secret love, and he also knew that the daughter recently brought back by the Jiang family looked exactly like the second madam in her youth.  So, even though the girl had a limp, he still tossed the embroidered flower in his hand into her lap. After their marriage, he knew she was just a pawn. But for the sake of the throne, he had to pretend to cherish her even though he detested her, until...

Gongsun Xiaoyue · General
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Chapter 558: Not From the Same Path

Jiang Ning said, "Then I should keep my distance from him, and be on my guard against him."

Who would desire to have someone so ruthlessly cold-hearted at their side?

Maybe one day if you say the wrong thing, you'll be killed in your sleep.

The mere thought was horrifying.

Jiang Ning considered herself to not a particularly kind person, but she would never harm the innocent.

If the real culprit is Li Hongyuan, then it means they are not on the same side.

"What if it's not him?" Jiang Ruobai asked.

"Then we will tell Li Hongyuan about this matter so he can deal with the traitor. Mu Jian holds a very important position at his side and cannot harbor any treacherous thoughts."

"Alright."

Jiang Ruobai seemed to only ask for his daughter's opinion, "I cannot stay here for too long, otherwise the Emperor and the Crown Prince's eyes and ears would start to pay attention."

Jiang Ruobai prepared to leave.