Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 826: Chapter 826: Kneel First, then Speak_1

Jin Man responded in a soft voice.

Jiang Ning had Huang Ying serve tea and snacks, inviting Jin Man to eat.

After having a taste, Jin Man laughed, “The pastries here, in the palace of the Crown Prince, are much better than anywhere else.”

Jiang Ning laughed, “You must be hungry. Everything tastes good when you’re hungry. I believe you look much thinner compared to when you first came here. Is there something bothering you? Since you’re at the East Palace, feel free to talk to me about anything.”

Jin Man bowed her head, and after a long while, she suddenly knelt before Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning arched her brows, laughing, “Do all people from Silla cherish the custom of bowing before they speak?”

Jin Man asked, “Are you talking about Princess Zhenming? Did she kneel before you too?”

“Exactly the same as you are now.”

“Your Highness, you promised to help her.” Jin Man lowered her head, “I heard that His Majesty stayed at the Starlight Palace tonight.”

“You can’t exactly say that I helped her, she achieved everything through her own efforts.”

Jiang Ning thought to herself, the women in the harem would pull out all the stops to catch the Emperor’s attention, but there were only a few who would hurt themselves to do so.

As for Concubine Ya, she did indeed regain favor through her own hard work.

Jin Man suddenly extended her hand, opened it, and revealed a small red pellet, the size of a soybean, in her palm.

Gufeng, who had stayed by the door, quickly rushed in with alert, glaring at her, “What are you trying to do?”

Jin Man was taken aback by his swift movement, she stared at him for a moment, collected herself, then said in a low voice, “Your Highness, please forgive me, I’m just speaking the truth. This is a kind of poison.”

Jiang Ning frowned.

Huang Ying, Xiachu and several others immediately surrounded them, filled with tension.

“Jin Liangyuan, are you trying to murder the Crown Prince’s wife? Have you lost your mind?” Huang Ying confronted her.

“If I were trying to murder the Crown Prince’s wife, would I bring out the poison?” Jin Liangyuan chuckled, “I prepared this potion for myself.”

Jiang Ning asked, “What exactly are you trying to do? Are you thinking of resorting to suicide if I refuse to help you?”

“No, no, I would never dare do such a thing,” Jin Man hastily denied, “If Your Highness would listen to my explanation, this medicine has only one effect. If consumed by a man, it will have no effect. However, a woman who takes it will become infertile for life.”@@novelbin@@

Everyone’s faces suddenly changed.

For a woman, wasn’t this more devastating than death itself?

Jiang Ning, however, remained calm throughout, “Jin Liangyuan, why would you prepare such a medicine for yourself? Where did you get it?”

“I prepared it before coming here,” Jin Man said softly, “I understand my destiny, and I know that I will never be trusted in the Great Sheng Imperial Palace.”

Jiang Ning added, “Do you think that by consuming this medicine and sacrificing your ability to conceive, you will gain the trust of the Emperor or the Crown Prince?”

“I do not know.” Jin Man shook her head slowly, “I just thought, if I was incapable of conceiving a child, I wouldn’t pose any threat to the ladies in the harem.”

“You really don’t have to do this,” Jiang Ning said indifferently, “Take Princess Zhenming for example, the favor she received is due to her own abilities. The Empress never made things difficult for her. Do you think I would trouble you?”

Jin Man looked down, “I understand that Your Highness is a tolerant and generous person, you would never do such a thing. It can be seen from the way you treated Concubine Li.”

Jiang Ning said, “You’re overestimating me.”

Jin Man said quietly, “I wonder… if I cannot bear children, will Your Highness lower your guard and treat me as you do Concubine Li?”

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