Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 145

Chapter 145: A Plaything Whose Ambitions Had Grown

Suppressing the tumultuous thoughts in her mind, Mu Yunyao turned to Madam Jin and gently adjusted the blanket for her.

“Madam, even if you are upset, you cannot toy with your health. This incense is absolutely unsuitable for you.”

Madam Jin’s smile faded. “Incense? Ever since you advised me not to use overly sweet fragrances, I haven’t used any incense.”

Mu Yunyao raised an eyebrow. “But when I entered the room just now, I distinctly smelled jasmine, mixed with some medicinal scent.”

“… It was Lady Wang. She’s always loved using jasmine incense. This morning, she came to my room to apologize, but I sent her away immediately. The jasmine fragrance you smelled must have been left from her. Yunyao, do you think the medicinal additives in the incense could harm my body?”

“Generally, people wouldn’t be affected by the scent. But since you’re pregnant, your emotions are naturally more volatile than usual. If you inhale too much of it, it could lead to overthinking. However, there’s no immediate harm, just avoid it going forward.”

Madam Jin sneered coldly. “I’ve been kind to them, and they’ve taken it for granted! In the past, I didn’t want to engage in schemes with them because I had no children. But now, they’ve taken advantage of my kindness, dared to lay their hands on the rightful matriarch of the household, and even targeted my child. Since they’ve crossed the line, don’t blame me for not tolerating these vile women!”

Mu Yunyao had never seen this side of Madam Jin before. She lowered her eyes slightly.

Realizing her loss of composure, Madam Jin quickly reined in her anger. “Yunyao, I apologize for letting you see me like this.”

Mu Yunyao smiled and shook her head. “Every mother’s heart in protecting her child is probably the same. My own mother, with her gentle temperament, would fight anyone to the death to protect me. It’s only natural for you to feel this way. But please, don’t let anger harm your health.”

Madam Jin gently patted Mu Yunyao’s hand. “If my child could be as sensible as you, I would be content.”

“Even if a child is naughty, they are still the one you carried for ten months. Madam, even when you see them crying and throwing tantrums, you can’t help but feel they are clever and adorable.” Mu Yunyao slightly tilted her head, winking playfully.

Madam Jin couldn’t help but laugh lightly. “It’s rare to see you show such an expression. I used to envy your mother so much. Don’t worry, even when my child is born, I will love you the same way.”

Seeing Madam Jin’s expression soften, Mu Yunyao stood up, offering a graceful bow with a radiant smile. “Then I am truly fortunate.”

“You little girl!” Madam Jin chuckled, her anger gradually dissipating.

Mu Yunyao stayed with Madam Jin for a while longer, confirming that she was fine before excusing herself.

Yin Hong escorted her out of the manor. As she was about to get into the carriage, Mu Yunyao suddenly lifted the curtain.

“Yin Hong, when you have some free time, have Madam and Lord Cao make a few sachets to wear.”

Yin Hong nodded in confusion and was about to say something when she saw that the carriage had already moved away.

Back at the estate, Mu Yunyao saw the frail Lady Wang being helped by two maidservants as she walked back. Mu Yunyao sneered and hurried into the room.

“Madam, are we just going to let Lady Wang off so easily?”

Madam Jin, leaning against the head of the bed, wore a cold expression. “She’s just a concubine. There are plenty of ways to deal with her. But if I act directly, Lord Cao might think that after becoming pregnant, I can no longer tolerate anyone. What’s worse, it might make him care less about the child. I can’t care about my reputation, but my child must have the best!”

Every backyard looks happy and full of laughter, but the number of people who have perished in these places is countless. Lady Wang is just the most ordinary of them. To deal with her, I don’t need to dirty my own hands.”

“By the way, Madam, when Miss Mu left just now, she said something. She asked if you could make a few sachets for Lord to wear when you have some idle time.”

“For Lord?” Madam Jin thought for a moment before a smile appeared on her face. “This Yunyao, she is truly clever… Yin Hong, go prepare some thread and needles. I’ll make a few sachets for Lord.”

Lady Wang had the incense, but given her position, how could she keep coming in front of me? The one she interacts with most is Lord Cao. If someone were to meddle with him, she would be completely defenseless. If I make the sachets myself, I can ensure that Lord doesn’t wear any incense-scented sachets sent by others. That way, I can have peace of mind.”

“Yes, Madam.”

When Mu Yunyao returned home, Su Qing quickly asked, “Yunyao, did Madam Jin need anything?”

Mu Yunyao motioned for Jin Lan and the others to step out, then explained the situation at the Cao residence to Su Qing.

Su Qing sighed after hearing everything. “Every family has its own struggles. It seems that Madam Jin looks prosperous, but behind the scenes, she has her own worries.”

Mu Yunyao leaned on Su Qing’s shoulder. “Mother, don’t worry. Madam Jin is no ordinary woman. These small matters in the backyard, she can handle.”

“Mm, your birthday is soon. After your birthday, you’ll be fourteen. In a year or two, I’ll have to send you off to be married.” Su Qing suddenly became emotional, turning to look at Mu Yunyao’s delicate face, feeling worried. “Yunyao, you’re so beautiful, but with your personality, how will you handle the role of a wife and mother?”

Hearing about her marriage, Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but think of Prince Jin. She quickly suppressed the coldness in her heart. “Mother, stop saying such things. I’ll never marry.”

“Don’t talk nonsense. You can’t stay with me forever.”

“I just want you to raise me forever. Don’t you want to keep me around?” Mu Yunyao snuggled closer to Su Qing, her voice full of affection. “Mother, you can’t abandon me, I won’t let you.”

Su Qing couldn’t help but laugh, swaying slightly as Mu Yunyao leaned on her. “Alright! I won’t abandon you, even if I have to raise you for life!” Su Qing sighed. “Perhaps Heaven thinks my daughter is too good, so it took her future husband early and made her mother suffer for ten years, all to balance out this fortune. Now that the hardships are over, I just hope that everything will go smoothly from now on!”

After chatting for a while, Mu Yunyao returned to her room. Thinking about the New Year’s gift Madam Jin had mentioned, she picked up a needle and thread to embroider. As she did, she accidentally pricked her finger, making her wince in pain.

A drop of bright red blood appeared on her fingertip. She looked at the blood, and in her mind, the image of Prince Jin appeared.

Prince Ning Junjin, the third prince, was a legendary figure in the capital. His mother, Concubine Zhen, had been the queen’s maidservant. After the queen passed away, Concubine Zhen mourned for forty-nine days, kneeling until she fainted. By coincidence, the emperor passed by and took her back to the palace.

After that, Concubine Zhen quickly rose to power, and within a year, she gave birth to the third prince. She was then made a consort, making many women envious.

This third prince, with his handsome looks and gentle temperament, was highly praised in the court and admired by many women. However, the true daughters of noble families looked down on him due to his mother’s humble background. Who would have thought that this seemingly gentle prince, who appeared so mild, could secretly consolidate power and marry the Su family’s jewel, becoming the best candidate for the throne?

It was a pity that she died too early. Who would eventually inherit the throne? If she had known in advance, she could have planned ahead and prepared another path.

“Sigh, Miss, how did your hand get injured?” Jin Lan entered with bird’s nest porridge. She saw Mu Yunyao staring at her finger in a daze, and upon closer inspection, noticed the blood.

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