Chapter 56: Jump High, Get Slapped

Chapter 56: Jump High, Get Slapped

Lu Lingyun knew that Cheng Yunshuo was biased.

He was reasonable and discerning, but when it came to certain matters, he was utterly blind.

Without even asking about the situation, he directly placed Qiu Ling under house arrest.

In the end, it all boiled down to his favoritism towards Xing Dairong.

That Xing Dairong... she needed to be taught a lesson.

She had been more lenient because of her pregnancy, but this courtyard was hers.

Whoever jumped high would get slapped.

"Come with me to Yuerong Pavilion."

"Yes!"

Lu Lingyun led the way to Yuerong Pavilion.

After returning in the afternoon, Cheng Yunshuo didn't go back to work and spent the entire afternoon with Xing Dairong.

"Tonight, you must stay with me too."

"Dairong..."

"No, the child needs you." Xing Dairong pouted.

At that moment, a voice came from the courtyard, "What's wrong with the child?"

Hearing Lu Lingyun's voice, Xing Dairong's face immediately changed, and even Cheng Yunshuo's expression became serious.

Both of them looked towards the door, where they saw Lu Lingyun leading someone in.

"Lingyun, you're back."

"Madam," Xing Dairong hid half her body behind Cheng Yunshuo and spoke weakly.

"I heard you almost miscarried again today?"

Lu Lingyun approached with a concerned look.

In front of Cheng Yunshuo, Xing Dairong could freely twist the truth, but in front of Lu Lingyun, she dared not make up stories. "Madam, I'm fine now."

Lu Lingyun sat down on her own and continued with a faint smile, "I heard it was Aunt Qiu who pushed you?"

Xing Dairong's eyes flickered. "She probably didn't do it on purpose."

"Lingyun, I've already handled the matter; I put Qiu Ling under house arrest," Cheng Yunshuo interjected.

Hearing these biased words, Lu Lingyun didn't bother arguing further. "Since the Prince has already dealt with it, I won't say more. Let's follow your decision."

She gave Cheng Yunshuo enough face.

Listening to this, Xing Dairong felt more confident, thinking that holding onto Cheng Yunshuo was right. Whatever he said, Lu Lingyun couldn't object.

Just as she was feeling smug, she heard Lu Lingyun continue, "Aunt Qiu has been dealt with, so Aunt Xing will be under my care. Prince, please leave now."

Xing Dairong was startled and instinctively clutched Cheng Yunshuo's arm.

Cheng Yunshuo also looked at Lu Lingyun. "Lingyun, what else needs to be done for Dairong?"

Lu Lingyun glanced at him. "Aunt Xing's pregnancy is unstable, which is unacceptable. From today onwards, Aunt Xing will be under my full care until her condition stabilizes."

Her words left no room for argument, making Xing Dairong stiffen.

She clung tightly to Cheng Yunshuo, shaking her head and pleading, "Yunshuo, I don't want to..."

"Aunt Xing," Lu Lingyun said, "don't be unreasonable. If it happens once or twice, it's our oversight, but if it keeps happening, it's your fault as a mother."

This stern reprimand made even the muddled Cheng Yunshuo come to his senses. "Dairong, you can't act like a child anymore. If you can't take care of yourself, Lingyun will have to watch over you."

Xing Dairong: "...Yunshuo, then you take care of me..."

"Aunt Xing, the Prince is busy with official duties and cannot be here constantly," Lu Lingyun said calmly, turning to Cheng Yunshuo.

"Prince, please leave. Aunt Xing is pregnant, and your presence might lead to complications. For Aunt Xing and the child's safety, you should not spend the night in Yuerong Pavilion during this period."

Xing Dairong had urged Cheng Yunshuo to place Qiu Ling under house arrest for half a month, so Lu Lingyun would ensure he didn't come at night!

Little miss, if I don't teach you a lesson, you won't know your place!

Hearing Lu Lingyun's firm words, Xing Dairong looked even more helpless at Cheng Yunshuo.

Unfortunately,

Cheng Yunshuo agreed with Lu Lingyun and did not want to spend the night with Xing Dairong recently.

He still harbored resentment and wasn't ready to forgive her quickly.

"That sounds good. I am quite busy lately, and I trust Lingyun to take care of you."

Hearing this, Xing Dairong's heart sank.

Xing Dairong wanted to cry and protest, but seeing the distant look in Cheng Yunshuo's eyes, she held back and watched him leave.

After Cheng Yunshuo left, Lu Lingyun looked at the sulking woman on the bed and coldly hummed, "You really don't remember what I told you. Didn't I tell you to behave?"

Xing Dairong turned to look at her, not knowing whether it was because Cheng Yunshuo didn't help her or because she knew she had a child to rely on. Lu Lingyun said this, and she glared angrily, "It was Qiu Ling who provoked me first!"

"Really? Should I bring everyone out to confront you face-to-face? I'm not Cheng Yunshuo; I don't blindly favor anyone."

Hearing this, Xing Dairong felt a surge of anger in her chest. "What do you want then! Do you want to kill me?"

"How could I kill you? I promised the Prince to take care of you, so I will take care of you. Bring the medicine."

Lu Lingyun waved her hand.

Shuang Hong brought up a large bowl of prepared pregnancy-preserving medicine.

"What is this?"

"Aren't you feeling unwell today? I asked the doctor to prescribe pregnancy-preserving medicine for you. From now on, you must drink this medicine three times a day, before every meal!"

This was the special pregnancy-preserving medicine that Lu Lingyun had prepared for Xing Dairong, with extra doses and no sweetening agents to make it more palatable.

Seeing the large bowl of dark, bitter medicine, Xing Dairong refused repeatedly, but she had no say in the matter. The maidservants by Lu Lingyun's side held her down firmly, pried open her mouth, and poured the medicine in.

After swallowing the full bowl of bitter medicine, Xing Dairong finally calmed down.

Lu Lingyun looked at Xing Dairong, who was vomiting by the bed with a bitter expression, and got up.

"I am fair. It takes two to quarrel. While Qiu Ling isn't innocent, she has already been confined. For each day she is confined, you must drink this medicine for that many days."

"Chunhe, stay here these few days to ensure Aunt Xing drinks her medicine."

"Yes."

After saying this, Lu Lingyun left with her entourage.

After she left, she sent someone to the confined Autumn Fragrance Courtyard. She didn't go herself but sent a message to Qiu Ling, telling her that Xing Dairong would be drinking medicine for as many days as she was confined.

She didn't need to personally comfort Qiu Ling; disciplining Xing Dairong was the best comfort. Besides, Qiu Ling also had her faults in the argument and needed to learn her lesson.

At the very least, she needed to understand clearly that Cheng Yunshuo was biased. Provoking Xing Dairong wouldn't bring her any benefits.

To compete with others, one must assess their own resources. Without favor or support, always confronting others head-on is foolish!

After Lu Lingyun disciplined her, Xing Dairong remained quiet for several days.

In a blink, half a month passed.