Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 827: Chapter 827: Swallowed Down_1

Before Jiang Ning could say a word, she shoved the medicinal pill into her mouth and hastily swallowed it down.

“Jin Liangyuan!”

“Don’t–”

Huang Ying and Xiachu were terrified and hurried to stop her.

Jin Man raised her hand to prevent them, and opened her mouth to show them, then said calmly: “I’ve already swallowed it.”

Huang Ying knitted her brows and silently backed off.

Xiachu, on the other hand, was somewhat at a loss, not sure what to do. She quietly asked Gufeng, “What should we do? Should we call the Imperial Physician?”

Gufeng, with his handsome pale face, sneered and said, “Are you stupid? Jin Liangyuan took the pill here, if word gets out, how many excuses would you have to make?”

Xiachu also realized and stuck her tongue out, “I didn’t consider it well.”

“Take good care of the Master. I’m going back to sleep.”

Seeing no apparent danger, Gufeng left comfortably.

Jiang Ning sighed, asked Jin Liangyuan to rise, and said, “Why do you have to do this?”

Jin Man said: “With the imminent war between Great Sheng and Silla now, my status in the palace may cause friction. I’m not beloved here. I’m just a weak woman with no might, unable to return to my homeland and having no choice but to rely on the Princess Consort. I can only hope for her indulgence.”

Jiang Ning said: “You should be seeking the Crown Prince’s indulgence. After all, I have to live on his good side.”

Jin Man remained silent.

She was a wise woman, understanding right from wrong.

Whether Emperor or Crown Prince, they were all in command, yet the real masters for these concubines were indeed the Empress and the Princess Consort.

Their lawful wives, as long as they did not commit any grave error, were the masters of the harem, holding their lives and deaths in their hands.

Coming to Jiang Ning’s side, Jin Man showed a sincerity that no woman could show.

Could Jiang Ning refuse?

She grinned and said, “Are all women from Silla like this? Acting without considering the outcome. First, there was Concubine Ya who disregarded her own safety to save others, then you, Jin Liangyuan, self-mutilating. You say you’re not forcing me, but in your actions, you’re all pushing me.”

Just as Jin Man rose, she knelt down again.

Jiang Ning gestured, “Stand up. You are aware of my bad knees. Seeing others kneeling, my own legs feel the pain.”

Jin Liangyuan silently rose to her feet.

Jiang Ning said, “I’m already aware of your determination. In fact, I never stopped the Crown Prince from going to you. But if he himself is not willing, can I knock him out and drag him there?”

Jin Man’s face broke into a hint of a smile, “The Crown Prince values you greatly. If you are unwilling, he will never favour anyone else.”@@novelbin@@

“Then you’re overthinking it. Concubine Li has been with the Crown Prince much longer than me, and she is also favoured.”

“Since the Princess Consort married the Crown Prince, Concubine Li has lost his favour.”

“Fine, if you want to think that way, I can’t alter it.”

Jiang Ning said, “If you want to earn the Crown Prince’s favour, do it on your own accord.”

Jin Man seriously said, “Indeed, I wish to earn the Crown Prince’s favour, but rest assured, I will never bear children, never threaten your position.”

In the palace, a woman who can’t bear children can’t possibly have descendants to rely on, thus she indeed has no other path to tread but to serve with her beauty.

Jiang Ning waved a hand, “I understand, you may leave.”

However, Jin Man suddenly wrinkled her brow, her hand involuntarily placed on her lower abdomen.

“What’s the matter?” Jiang Ning asked.

“Don’t worry, Princess Consort. It’s just a reaction to the medicine.” Jin Man’s face was expressing pain, and she could barely stand straight.

The End

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