Lord Yao’s appointnt as Minister of the Ministry of Justice is partly credited to King Yan.
"After the Yan Family incident, her identity beca a hot potato. Lord Yao, known for his opportunism, was eager to distance himself, fearing any implication."
Here, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice particularly valued reputation.
After all, with so many people around.
He seed to dote on his daughter, but there was no warmth in his eyes as he supported Yao Ru for a while.
Everyone said he was a good father.
Yet, while he appeared affectionate, he whispered.
"Among the children, you are the most troubleso. From a young age, your temperant was spoiled by the Yan... that family, which led to your high spirits, distancing yourself from us."
"Not to ntion, back then, marrying you to the Second Prince was my utmost benevolence as a father."
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice truly believed this!
He was the emperor’s son, after all!
There were many daughters in the Yao Family, but it was Yao Ru whom the Second Prince ultimately chose.
It was understandable.
Yao Ru was personally taught by Princess Consort Yan, grood as the heir’s wife to King Yan. Not to ntion her skills in the arts and literature, she was also adept at managing household affairs.
"Your brother’s child, your nephew Han, is about to begin his studies."
"Because of your matters, your mother has been deeply troubled these past days."
"Your younger sisters at ho are also preparing for marriage arrangents, but look at you, losing face in the palace and being punished by the matron. Truly a disgrace to the Yao Family. As the legitimate eldest daughter, not setting an example is one thing, but how do you expect your sisters to conduct themselves?"
Lord Yao seed loving, adjusting Yao Ru’s clothes as if to keep her from the cold, finally addressing the main issue: "A daughter married is like water poured out; whether your days are good depends on your abilities. Now that you’ve given birth to Lin’er and are managing the Second Prince Mansion, you must be busy. Aside from holidays, it’s best not to rush back on ordinary days."
Xun Zhu was stunned.
What does relying on one’s abilities an?
The Second Prince wasn’t soone the young lady wanted to marry in the first place!
It was the Yao Family, ignoring the young lady’s wishes, who sought it out.
Now that the Second Prince has a broken leg, the master thinks he is no longer valuable, so he abandons the young lady too?
The master’s words sounded as if he were considering the young lady, but in reality, it seed more like disassociation.
Yao Ru, however, was not surprised.
Her fortune ended the mont the Yan Family got into trouble.
Step by step, she moved forward, not knowing what hurt more, her body or her heart.
She only knew she was now a mother.
If sothing happened, what would beco of the child?
Yao Ru turned her head to look at Mrs. Yao beside her: "Mother? Is this what you also think?"
Mrs. Yao glanced at her authoritative husband, then at her frail daughter, sadness overwhelming her, tears brimming. Caught in a difficult decision, she evaded.
"Mother..."
"Ru’er, your father isn’t wrong either."
"There are many matters at ho, and you have your matters too, this..."
Xun Zhu felt a chill down her spine.
The maternal family is a woman’s lifelong support.
She still rembered how the madam, to make the young lady agree to marriage, kept saying how she loved her the most among her children.
But when they needed the young lady, when they had to extract her efforts, it was the best.
Yao Ru smiled faintly.
"Understood."
She tugged at the corners of her mouth: "Father indeed wants to sever ties with , after all, you still wish to send my half-sister to Fifth Prince as a concubine."
Her tone was indifferent: "Now that the Second Prince as a son-in-law is no longer useful, father must find another to cling to. If you continue to be tied to , what would Fifth Prince think?"
Yao Ru’s temperant was not actually soft. She cared little, unwilling to argue, so how could she fear the Minister of the Ministry of Justice?
"Second sister is married, fifth sister is still young. So it’s the third and fourth sisters."
"Third sister has a bad temper and is not ticulous. If she went to the Fifth Prince Mansion, could the Fifth Prince Consort tolerate her? She might not even know how she died."
"Fourth sister is timid, most afraid of trouble. Her looks are lacking too, does father think she can help you?"
Yao Ru: "Utterly absurd."
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice’s face darkened, releasing his hold, no longer pretending to support her.
He let go too swiftly, causing Yao Ru to stumble, nearly falling, luckily caught by the quick-handed maid, Xun Zhu.
Yet she was weak, her weight half-leaning on Xun Zhu.
Though Xun Zhu was a maid, as a personal servant, she didn’t engage in hard labor, and supporting her out of the city earlier already took a toll.
"Make way."
At this mont, Xiao Huaian pushed Wei Zhao over, the aristocratic scion’s arrogance evident.
"Lord Yao, you’re in our way."
"Stopping here for no reason, if you’re hit, you’re old enough that being hurt is minor, but if Wei Zhao gets hurt, how will you compensate?"
Anyone with a brain could see this was deliberate provocation.
But so people lacked the brain.
Ning Yunling: "What!"
Ning Yunling angry: "He’s trying to blackmail my brother!"
Yu Tingwan’s mouth twitched.
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice, seeing the person in the wheelchair, beca stiff and stepped aside.
"Heir Xiao is joking."
Xiao Huaian ignored him, pushing Wei Zhao straight ahead.
Yu Tingwan, however, walked slowly.
Her eyes scanned thoughtfully over Yao Ru and her maid, finding it unbearable.
"Tan Jiang. Go and support the Second Prince Consort."
Tan Jiang: "Yes."
Yao Ru was taken aback, hurriedly thanking her.
Yu Tingwan leisurely: "It’s said that childbirth is akin to crossing the Ghost Gate."
With just a few words, Yao Ru was montarily stunned.
But she didn’t ponder much, after all Yu Tingwan, already a married woman, would eventually bear children, and she had just given birth, so speaking of this was only natural.
Yu Tingwan spoke in the most ordinary tone.
"The place I previously lived, the doctors’ skills were not considered high. Families were poor, unable to afford prenatal dicine, let alone nutrition, often having to work in the fields while pregnant."
"Thus, cases of one body with two lives lost, children not surviving to birth were frequent. Midwives often rushed out, anxiously asking whether to save the mother or the child."
She turned her head: "In Shangjing, it must be different. Did the Second Prince Consort have a smooth delivery?"
With Tan Jiang’s support, Yao Ru needed no exertion, clearly feeling much lighter: "It was manageable."
Xun Zhu, grateful, wanted to say sothing but swallowed her words.
Tan Jiang: "Not exactly."
Tan Jiang: "Madam, you’re unaware, the Second Prince Consort had an unstable fetal position and almost encountered danger."
Yu Tingwan pretended to be unaware.
Surprised, she covered her mouth with a handkerchief: "How frightening."
Then, her tone shifted.
"But thankfully, the Second Prince Consort is so valued by your parents."
"Lord Yao was concerned enough to always hold onto you, although..."
Yu Tingwan paused: "I wonder why he suddenly let go. Perhaps he’s getting older, ultimately it’s tiring."
Yu Tingwan: "Mrs. Yao’s eyes are still red, seeing it really touches ."
"When the Second Prince Consort was giving birth, did the two of you, receiving word, not leave your urgent matters and wait outside the delivery room? Having family around gives one the backbone, providing peace of mind during birth, right?"
She seed to speak casually.
Tan Jiang: "Not quite."
Tan Jiang: "Madam, you don’t know, the Yao Family didn’t attend to her back then."
Yu Tingwan spoke softly: "That can’t be."
Tan Jiang: "Truly, it was widely rumored, during the Second Prince Consort’s confinent, not a single person from the Yao Family visited the Second Prince Mansion."
Yu Tingwan appeared astonished.
She was at a loss too.
The young lady was innocent.
"This..."
"I apologize, I spoke too much."
Her clear eyes looked at the Yao family couple: "This must be embarrassing for you."
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