Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved

Chapter 56: Chapter 56 I’m Pregnant with the Prince’s Child
 

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“Nanny, keep a close eye on Murong Qian, I always feel like she’s up to something.”

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Inside the guest room, Fu Baozhu whispered to Nanny Fan.

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“Alright, you rest for a while, I’ll keep watch.”

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The two guest rooms were close to each other; if there was any noise next door, one could hear it if listening carefully.

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Nanny Fan dozed off in a chair against the wall, and it had only been the time it takes to burn an incense when she heard the sound of a door opening.

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She immediately stood up and peered through the crack of the door, only to see Murong Qian sneaking out of the room with something in her hand.

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It wasn’t long before Murong Qian left the small courtyard.

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Nanny Fan quickly woke up Fu Baozhu, and the two of them followed her.

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Fortunately, Murong Qian wasn’t walking fast, and what she held in her hand seemed to be a map of the Prince Mansion; she looked down at it before continuing purposefully forward.

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Fu Baozhu was full of suspicion, her eyes shining with a hint of excitement; she intuitively thought Murong Qian was going to find Prince Ling.

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There would definitely be a good show to watch soon!

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She guessed right; before long, Murong Qian found a courtyard according to the map, where guards were stationed outside. As soon as she appeared, the guards loudly halted her.

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“Stop right there! Who are you? Why are you here!”@@novelbin@@

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One guard drew his knife with a threatening aura, scaring Murong Qian so much that the map in her hand fell to the ground.

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Just as she was about to pick it up, the guard placed his knife on her neck.

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Another guard had already picked up the paper and changed color after just a glance.

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“With a Prince Mansion map in hand, you must be a spy. Take her away for a severe interrogation!”

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“I’m innocent! I’m not a spy. I am the seventh daughter of the Marquis Mansion and sister to Princess Consort Ling. I came here to see the Prince!”

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Murong Qian, who had never seen such a scene before, justified herself with a pale face.

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“If you’re not a spy, where did you get the map of the Prince Mansion? Still trying to make excuses!”

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Without another word, the guard began to drag Murong Qian away.

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Fu Baozhu and Nanny Fan hid in the distance, daring not to make a sound.

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Just when they thought Murong Qian was about to be taken away, she suddenly pulled out a jade pendant from her bosom.

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“This is the Prince’s jade pendant. Give it to the Prince, and he will understand why I came to see him!”

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The appearance of the jade pendant stopped the guards in their tracks, for it was indeed the Prince’s personal jade pendant.

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The guards’ expressions shifted slightly, and after exchanging glances, they released Murong Qian.

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One guard said to Murong Qian in a deep voice, “Don’t move from there; I will go and report to the Prince.”

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The guard quickly took the jade pendant inside.

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At that moment, the other guard looked coldly in the direction of Fu Baozhu and Nanny Fan.

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“It seems our esteemed guests from the mansion might have lost their way. Would you require someone to escort you back?”

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Fu Baozhu and Nanny Fan were startled; Nanny Fan quickly pulled Fu Baozhu to start walking back.

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It was already impolite of them to be there; if someone were to “escort” them back, it would be even more embarrassing.

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Fu Baozhu’s face showed reluctance, and as soon as they were out of sight, she shook off Nanny Fan’s hand: “Why are you pulling me back? If a concubine-born daughter like Murong Qian can be there, why can’t I!”

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Nanny Fan implored earnestly, “My dear, didn’t you see how those two guards were bristling with killing intent? Besides, you are of noble birth and yet unmarried; if people learn you were inside a man’s courtyard, do you not care for your reputation?”

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It’s true, she does care about her reputation. Due to her father and brother, to the common people, she is a Noble Girl from Capital City, the crème de la crème, out of reach.

How can a Concubine-born Daughter compare?

It’s just…

“I’m just too curious. Why does Murong Qian have Prince’s Jade Pendant? She looks as if she had some past with the Prince.”

Upon hearing this, Nanny Fan’s eyes flashed, and she told her, “Don’t be anxious, this old servant can’t inquire within the Prince Mansion, but I can still find out about things inside the Marquis Mansion.”

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“You are saying that this Jade Pendant is actually in the hands of Miss Murong Qian?”

The moment Jun Yuyan saw the Jade Pendant, he stood up, took it into his hands, and a chilling light flashed across the bottom of his eyes.

“Yes, she said that once you see the Jade Pendant, you would know why she came looking for you.”

His brow furrowed as he said in a deep voice, “Let her in.”

Murong Qian was brought in by the guard.

Seeing Jun Yuyan, her face revealed a color of shame, and hesitantly, she called out,

“Prince…”

Jun Yuyan stared at her face, preventing her from coming closer, “Stand there and tell me, where did you get this Jade Pendant from?”

Murong Qian bit her lip, her face flushed with shame, “This was personally given to me by the Prince that night.”

“What did you say?” Jun Yuyan’s gaze became sharp as he said sternly, “Speak clearly, when and for what reason did I give you this Jade Pendant!”

Murong Qian was startled by his sudden cold tone, her fingers unconsciously clenched, and she took a deep breath before saying,

“Over two months ago, on the night of the lantern festival, the Prince and I were in that rundown temple…”

She seemed too ashamed to continue, her head lowered, her ears turning red.

She didn’t see Jun Yuyan’s brows almost frown into a “chuan” character.

The Jade Pendant cannot be faked, indeed it was left by him that night, but the girl from that night could not possibly be the Murong Qian before him.

It must be that Murong Qian stole Ah Jiu’s Jade Pendant.

Thinking this, Jun Yuyan’s face grew darker, “Miss Murong Qian, I detest liars the most. I will give you one last chance. Where exactly did you get this Jade Pendant?”

Murong Qian lifted her head, her delicate face showing a look of disbelief.

“Prince, this Jade Pendant was personally given by you. Why don’t you believe it? No matter, if you don’t acknowledge it, I will consider that night a fanciful dream. I have lost my virginity, and it’s impossible for me to marry in this lifetime. I will go home and become a nun.”

With that, she walked out with tears streaming down her face.

Jun Yuyan’s expression was cold and hard, “I’m not buying this act. I don’t care how you found out about this, but you won’t leave today without telling me clearly how you got this Jade Pendant from that person.”

Murong Qian squeezed her fingers, turned around with tears, “So the Prince still does not believe me.”

She gave a self-deprecating laugh, “Back at the Marquis Mansion, I was always overlooked, like an invisible person. My father doesn’t cherish me, my mother doesn’t love me. I originally thought that marrying a decent man would suffice, even if it’s a humble family. But unexpectedly I lost my chastity. If it weren’t for being left with no choice, I would not have come to face this humiliation.”

Her silent tears fell, and her delicate face made it easy for people to feel a bit of pity.

But Jun Yuyan remained unmoved, his eyes cold, looking at her as if he was an outsider.

Murong Qian bit her lip fiercely, “I’m now carrying the Prince’s child. In a few days, I won’t be able to hide my stomach any longer, otherwise, I would not have come to find the Prince!”

Changes crossed Jun Yuyan’s face, “What did you say?”

Murong Qian lifted her chin, her tears not yet dried, showing a fragile demeanor, “I said, that night, the Prince left his seed in my belly!”