The Lucky Heiress

Chapter 557: Chapter 557: Wei Qingwan is betrayed by Li Mamma and Cuihe_1

Wei Qingwan couldn’t tell whether Qi Shijing’s words were genuine or fake in that moment.

“Your maid obeys Queen’s sister’s teachings.” Wei Qingwan bowed her head, carefully responding.

Looking at Wei Qingwan’s cautious demeanor, Qi Shijing couldn’t help laughing, “What’s gotten into you? After a trip back to your maiden home, you become overly cautious. Where did the arrogance from a few days ago go?”

“Your maid was frightened. I didn’t intend to anger you before, I was only trying to fend for myself, I hope Queen sister won’t take it to heart.” Wei Qingwan explained.

“Fight for yourself? Hm, indeed you did.” Qi Shijing laughed as she said.

There were traces of mockery in her brows, it was unclear whether she was laughing at Wei Qingwan or herself.

Wei Qingwan hurriedly declared her standpoint, “Sister, you are the Queen, the child I carry also belongs to you, he will call you mother in the future.”

“Who knows what the future holds.” Qi Shijing laughed, “Enough, let’s leave it here for today, you’d better take care of yourself.”

Then Qi Shijing instructed all the servants caring for Wei Qingwan, “You all must be careful and prudent. If anything untoward happens to the concubine’s belly, none of you will escape.”

“Your servant understands.”

Having finished instructing, Qi Shijing left.

It took Wei Qingwan a while to regain her senses.

Although she still wasn’t sure whether Qi Shijing truly wished for her to safely deliver the child, her words were indeed a wake-up call.

She could be carrying the Prince’s child in her belly, and if it’s a boy, he would be the first Imperial Grandson. She needed to be doubly careful and cannot be heartbroken anymore.

“Nanny, have the kitchen prepare the dinner for me, I want to eat.” Wei Qingwan ordered.

“Miss, have you figured it out?” Nanny Li hurriedly asked.

“Yes, as long as it’s a boy in my belly, even if I can’t help King Yu regain the Emperor’s favor, it can at least secure my position in King Yu Residence.” Wei Qingwan replied.

“What Miss said is absolutely right! It should be like this!” Nanny Li agreed with a face full of delight.

“Nanny, thank you and Cuihe for always staying by my side, you both have treated me so well.” Wei Qingwan expressed her feelings.

The only ones who stayed by her, in the end, were them.

“Miss, you shouldn’t say that. You grew up in my presence. If I don’t stand by you, who would I stand by? You were hurt and upset and it pained my heart even more than yours!” Nanny Li retorted.

“Yes, Miss, you should rest well. The days to come are still long!” Cuihe advised.

“Okay.” Wei Qingwan nodded.

“As such, this old woman will go to the kitchen now.” Nanny Li happily left to prepare dinner for Wei Qingwan.

“Cuihe, go to the Prince and find out what he has been doing since he returned to the mansion today.” Wei Qingwan gave another command.

“Yes, this servant will be on my way.”

Cuihe immediately left.

Watching their departing figures, Wei Qingwan couldn’t help but touch her flat belly, hoping that it would foster a healthy young prince.

Wei Qingwan carefully contemplated her current situation, she could not trust Qi Shijing, and the people whom Prince had assigned to her still needed to be observed. The only ones whom she could trust and use were Nanny Li and Cuihe.

On the Wei Family’s side, only her mother was still considering her welfare, Wei Yichen and Wei Qingruo only wanted to harm her.

Wei Yilin was also no longer on her side, her father had not fostered any affection for her since the implementation of family discipline.

So, she had fewer and fewer resources to rely on from the entire Wei Family. After the events of the day, the Prince’s treatment of her would probably not be the same as before.

But this didn’t matter, even if Wei Yichen and Wei Qingruo were distant from her, she could still maintain a superficial relationship with the Wei Family.

As long as this relationship existed, the Prince would still exhibit a semblance of respect towards her.

Moreover, her status as a concubine was bestowed by the Emperor himself, the Prince wouldn’t easily cast her aside.

Upon this thought, Wei Qingwan was significantly relieved.

She hadn’t utterly lost. She needed to pull herself together, there was still a chance to make Wei Qingruo and Wei Yichen pay for their actions today!

Not long after, Nurse Li fetched from the kitchen a lavish dinner. The people in the Wang Residence knew nothing yet about the day’s events at the Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence, hence, everyone was still respectfully treating Wei Qingwan as before.

However, Cuihe was noticeably absent.

Wei Qingwan was quite puzzled, thus, she asked Nurse Li to check on the situation.

A good while later, Nurse Li finally returned.

Nurse Li reported to Wei Qingwan: “Young Miss, there is nothing to worry about. Cuihe is fine, she just tripped and fell on her way back and was sent by a passing servant to rest in her room, which is why she couldn’t report back to you immediately.”

“Is she alright?”

“It’s nothing serious, she just scraped her knee. But she might be unable to serve by your side for the time being.”

“I see.” With that, Wei Qingwan immediately relaxed, “It’s not an issue if she can’t serve, just let Cuihe rest properly.”

“Yes.” Nurse Li replied, “You should also rest early, your health is of utmost importance now.”

“Mmm, Nurse Li, you can be assured.”

After meeting with Nurse Li, Wei Qingwan retired early.

Wei Qingwan was startled awake after a considerable amount of time had passed. There were people in Cuiting Pavilion making quite a commotion, as if they were moving things about.

Wei Qingwan propped up her upper body and placed a soft pillow behind her.

Nurse Li wasn’t there at that moment; hence Wei Qingwan called for Huihui, another maid Chu Heng had assigned her, to inquire what was happening outside.

“This… ” Huihui stuttered.

“What is it that you can’t tell me?” Wei Qingwan sternly asked.

“Replying to Your Highness, Miss Cuihe has returned.”

“Didn’t she come back earlier and is resting in her room because she got hurt?” Wei Qingwan asked.

“No… no, Miss Cuihe just returned.”

“What happened? Are you implying Nurse Li deceived me?” Wei Qingwan queried, perplexed. Upon a second thought, she added, “That’s impossible. Nurse Li wouldn’t deceive me, and she has no reason to. Why would you fabricate lies to deceive me?”

“No, no, Your Highness, please forgive me. I didn’t deceive Your Highness, Miss Cuihe really just came back.”

“What’s going on? Why did she come back so late? And what was the commotion outside?” Wei Qingwan continued to inquire.

“Miss Cuihe came back with the butler, saying that the Prince promoted Miss Cuihe to a higher rank and is moving to another courtyard.”

“What did you say?” Wei Qingwan abruptly sat up, “Repeat that, what happened to Cuihe?”

“Your Highness, please calm down, I dare not speak recklessly, it was the Butler who just said it.” Huihui immediately knelt down.

“Where is Nurse Li?! Where is Nurse Li? Bring Nurse Li to me!” Wei Qingwan commanded in rage.