After being a widow for half my life, I found out that my husband was not dead.

After dinner, Liu Yunxiang was very tired. She stood up using the table and came to the bed. Because her back was very hard, she had to sit down holding on to the bedpost. She accidentally pulled the red silk and it fell on her head.

Looks a lot like a red hijab...

She pulled it left and right, but because the red silk was too big, she didn't pull it open.

At this time, she heard the sound of footsteps, and Yan Mu came over and said jokingly: "On the wedding night, of course it is the groom who comes to lift the hijab."

Through the tulle, she saw him bending down and looking at her with a smile.

Her heart trembled, and she was a little panicked when there was a knock on the door outside.

"Sir, there is news from Xiyue Palace that the little golden concubine has angered the Holy Emperor and is kneeling outside the palace gate."

Liu Yunxiang looked at Yan Mu with a serious look on his face, watched him straighten up, quickly turn around and walk out without a trace of hesitation, without looking at her again. As the door closed, she was left alone.

She smiled sadly and slowly pulled the red silk off her head.

It's not that they are destined to have no connection, but that this fate is an evil fate.

Before dawn, Liu Yunxiang took Jin Yan back to the Hou Mansion.

All the masters and servants in the Hou Mansion were in panic, so no one noticed that she was not in the West Courtyard last night and that night.

In the afternoon, Jinyan learned from the East Courtyard that Yan Mu broke into the palace at night. The emperor was furious and ordered him to hand over his power as the commander of the camp on the outskirts of Beijing and to confine him to the palace to await his punishment.

Liu Yunxiang frowned and broke into the palace at night. This was a serious crime. Yan Mu really risked his life to save the little concubine Jin. Especially because of the killing of the deposed prince, he had already aroused the emperor's suspicion and dissatisfaction, and this time it was like adding fuel to the fire.

Yan Mu is treacherous and cunning, but he only loves one person, and will do so till death.

Liu Yunxiang sighed, not knowing who he was sighing for.

Since this didn't happen in her previous life, she didn't know what would happen in the end.

"If Yan Mu can break into the palace without permission, it is obvious that serious injuries and dangers need to be considered, and he may even be charged with deceiving the emperor." Jin Yan said.

"Who said that?"

"I heard what Third Master said in the East Courtyard. He also said that as long as Yan Mu is not dead, the Emperor will not touch the Marquis Mansion. After all, it is one of the Eighth Aristocratic Family, so they don't have to worry."

Liu Yunxiang snorted, "Do you really think that the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion is still a piece of cake in the eyes of the Emperor?"

It's not that they don't move, but that they have already stopped paying attention to them.

For the next month, Beijing was calm.

Yan Mu has been banned in the palace, and the palace has not pursued any further investigation, so his matter has been let go. Gradually no one mentioned it again, and gradually it seemed that this powerful and treacherous official could only live with this.

At this time, there was a rumor among the people that the third wife of the Jing'an Hou Mansion, Liu Shi, and Yan Mu were secretly living together, and that Liu Shi was pregnant with the traitor's seed.

When Jin Yan heard this rumor outside, he had a bad intuition and quickly came back to tell Liu Yunxiang.

"Now there's a lot of commotion outside."

Liu Yunxiang frowned. This was what she cared about the most. Yan Mu supported Little Jin Concubine's son to ascend the throne, but was bitten back. In the end, he was convicted of killing the Nine Tribes. How could he have any Nine Tribes in his last life? She was afraid that her child would become a His nine tribes.

Even if he could escape the nine clans, he would have to bear the identity of the illegitimate son of a traitorous official all his life, and his mother was the third wife of the Marquis of Jing'an. With such chaos, he was afraid that the prejudice of the world would destroy this child.

She insisted on giving birth to this child, even at the expense of her own life, not just to make him suffer after birth.

"Girl, could it be that someone from the Hou Mansion deliberately spread such rumors when they saw Master Yan was in such a state of despair?"

Chu Yi shook his head, "If this kind of thing spreads, the Hou Mansion will be disgraced."

Jinyan thought for a moment and said, "Mrs. Anyang Bo has been going to the East Courtyard quite often these days."

Liu Yunxiang narrowed his eyes, Mrs. Anyang Bo was her biological sister, but she was a troublemaker, and they had old grudges.

"Since there are rumors out there, I must break them."

Autumn is the time for Enke. This evening, the Marquis Mansion held a family banquet for the second son Xie Lincheng, wishing him success and a gold medal.

No one told Liu Yunxiang that she didn't want to go.

Just when Jinyan heard about something, her mind started to move.

Recently, she has become increasingly frail.

He fell ill some time ago, and although he was rescued by Qu Moran, he has been feeling groggy these past few days and has been unable to get up for a long time.

She asked Jinyan to help her up and took a breath first, then scratched her head and saw Jinyan secretly wiping away tears.

"Okay, why are you crying?"

Jin Yan couldn't hold himself any longer, "Look at where you are... now."

"Do you remember everything I've said to you these days?"

Jin Yan nodded heavily, "Remember."

"Then don't cry. You can't cry at any time, otherwise, girl, I won't feel at ease when I leave."

Jin Yan felt even more uncomfortable after hearing this, but she gritted her teeth and endured it, "Girl, I remember everything you said, and I will take good care of my little master in the future."

"Groom me first."

She doesn't have much time left, and it's difficult to avenge her previous life. The only thing she can do is to pave the way for the child in her belly. Although she is unwilling to do so, this is her choice.

After washing and dressing up, Liu Yunxiang looked in the mirror.

In the mirror, the color of my face faded, like a withered peony flower. It was no longer as beautiful as before, leaving only a dry body. She couldn't help but put her hand to caress her cheek. After a long time, she just sighed.

When Liu Yunxiang passed by, the banquet had already started, the round table was full, and there were no empty seats.

The old lady was sitting in the main seat, with Xie Lincheng and the eldest lady on the left, and Xie Linyu and the second master Xie Zixuan on the right. Xue was not seen, and Xiaowu was sent to Qu Moran's medical clinic as an apprentice by her a few days ago. Xie Zixuan and Liniang were sitting at the door, with Liniang holding Brother Kang in her arms.

It was originally lively, but as soon as she walked in, it fell silent.

Everyone was surprised when they saw her.

In the past month, she had lived in the west courtyard, never showing up, and everyone had forgotten about her, but they didn't expect to see her like this again.

He was terminally ill and looked like he was going to die at any moment.

The old lady frowned and slapped her chopsticks on the table, "Since I'm sick, I just have to stay in the west courtyard, looking unlucky and wandering around."

Liu Yunxiang coughed twice and said, "Mrs. Lao is worried. I'm not sick."

"Then you look like this..."

"The fetus in my belly is a month old, and I haven't been able to eat well or sleep well lately, that's all."

"You still have the nerve to mention that bastard!"

"Old lady, you didn't rinse your mouth before eating. Why does it smell so bad?"

Perhaps it was Yan Mu's lingering power, or perhaps he was concerned about the power of Dongchang, Liu Yunxiang said such unpleasant words, the old lady only looked a little pale, but she did not dare to say anything.

Liu Yunxiang stepped forward, "Where is my seat?"

"There's no place for you here!" Xie Zian said coldly.

"Third Master, am I still your wife?"

Xie Zian took a deep breath and ordered the maid next to him to give Liu Yunxiang a seat.

"My seat is only given to me, and no one who is short-sighted can sit down if he wants!" She shouted in a low voice.

This sentence was very clear. Liniang hugged Kang Geer and lowered her head, looking weak and vulnerable.

"Liu Yunxiang, don't go too far!" Xie Zian gritted his teeth.

"The Hou Mansion prides itself on being one of the eight aristocratic families that places the highest importance on rules. When will concubines be allowed to serve on the table?" Liu Yunxiang said, looking at the old lady with a sarcastic look on his face, "How about I invite Aunt Yan to come over and sit down? "

As soon as she mentioned Aunt Yan, the old lady's face immediately turned pale.

According to her status, Aunt Yan is just the concubine of the old Marquis, but according to her seniority, she is considered an elder of the Marquis's family. She didn't even sit at the table, let alone a Liniang.

Of course, when mentioning Aunt Yan, she was not trying to confer any inferiority, but she could feel that the old lady was afraid of Aunt Yan.

This kind of fear is more of a guilty conscience.

"Liniang, please sit back." The old lady frowned.

"Mom, you haven't been feeling well these days. Liniang has been taking care of you. Don't you also like her very much? How come Liu Yunxiang just said a word and you..."

"Shut up, the most important thing for my mother is the rules."

Seeing that Xie Zian couldn't help her, Liniang had no choice but to hug Brother Kang and sit in the back.

Now Liniang is no longer the same as before, her complexion is fairer, her cotton dress has become satin, and she has also added a lot of jewelry, making her much more beautiful than before.

After all, it is the Hou Mansion, so it is incomparable to ordinary people.

Liu Yunxiang glanced at Liniang lightly and sat down in her previous seat.

"I just heard what you mentioned outside to write a family tree for Brother Kang. Did I hear it correctly?"