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Chapter 93 Her? A fake.

Gu Chengyan instructed the servant, "Go and spread the word that Wei Qiming is Lin Xingyao's lover. Remember, make sure everyone knows it."

The servant quickly replied, "Yes, sir, I will certainly take care of it." With that, he accepted the order and withdrew.

Gu Chengyan stood with his hands behind his back, looking in the direction the servants had left, his brows furrowed slightly. What exactly did Wei Qiming have that Lin Xingyao had up her sleeve?

If he knew this, the Prince Yong's mansion might also be of use to him...

As night fell, the moon quietly climbed onto the treetops, casting its cool, clear light.

Inside the Hongmeng Courtyard, Song Ruyan hurried into the room. Before she could even catch her breath, she quickly said, "Young Madam..."

Chu Ruohan was sitting at the table, and reached out to pour her a cup of tea. "Don't rush, tell me slowly."

Song Ruyan didn't care about anything else, reached out and took the teacup, tilted her head back and gulped down a big mouthful.

Seeing this, Chu Ruohan quickly warned, "No, it's hot!" But it was too late.

The moment the scalding tea touched Song Ruyan's throat, she felt as if she had been burned by fire, and with a "pfft," she spat out all the tea in her mouth.

Her face was contorted in pain, her features scrunched up, and she kept fanning her mouth with her hand, coughing and saying, "Cough cough... It's burning me, it's burning me..."

Chu Ruohan handed her a handkerchief and scolded her, "Why are you in such a hurry? You're so impulsive."

Song Ruyan finally caught her breath, calmed down a bit, and raised her head.

"Besides the people we arranged spreading rumors about Lin Xingyao, there are other people outside also spreading them, and they've gone even further, claiming that the child in Lin Xingyao's belly is Wei Qiming's!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ruohan slightly turned the cup in her hand, her heart filled with ripples.

She had long suspected that Lin Xingyao and Wei Qiming were colluding, but this rumor now seemed very strange to her.

This doesn't make any sense at all!

If the child is really Wei Qiming's, why did she marry into the Marquis of Anyang's household?

Wouldn't it have been more logical for her to marry directly into the Duke of Wei's household?

There must be something else going on here, something she doesn't know.

Chu Ruohan had intended to cause some trouble for Lin Xingyao, but she didn't expect to have such an unexpected gain.

And who was behind this?

Her thoughts were in turmoil when suddenly, a figure flashed through her mind—Gu Chengyan.

In her previous life, Lin Xingyao was Gu Chengyan's legal wife and bore him a son.

It's possible that Gu Chengyan already knew about Lin Xingyao's premarital pregnancy...

Seeing that Chu Ruohan remained silent for a long time, Song Ruyan couldn't help but ask, "Do you think the child in Lin Xingyao's belly is really that scumbag's?"

Song Ruyan's eyes were filled with curiosity and confusion; in her opinion, all of this was too strange.

Chu Ruohan put down her teacup, her gaze turning cold. "Regardless of whether this child is Wei Qiming's or not, we must make this a fact."

These two are in cahoots, so don't blame her for being ruthless.

Chu Ruohan narrowed her eyes slightly, "Go to the city and find a few storytellers. Have them turn this into a wonderful story and spread it widely in teahouses and taverns. Make sure as many people as possible know about this."

"Oh." Song Ruyan nodded and left.

She really couldn't understand why it was so complicated.

Just kill him, that would save so much trouble...

Wei Qiming has been recuperating at home these days.

Looking at the sky in all directions every day, trapped in this small world, he was almost going crazy.

The Duke of Wei was also afraid that Gu Junze would retaliate, which is why he didn't let him go out.

"Sit down."

Lady Wei walked into Wei Qiming's room.

"What are you doing!"

Wei Qiming was idly fiddling with a dagger in his hand when he was startled by the sudden noise, and his face was full of impatience.

The Duchess of Wei walked up to him and said in a very low voice, "Tell me the truth, is the child in the belly of the young princess of the Yong Prince's mansion related to you or not?"

These days, the rumors outside keep coming in waves, making her heart pound with fear.

Upon hearing this, Wei Qiming's heart skipped a beat. Who exactly leaked this news?

Could it be that bitch?

But she shouldn't be that stupid, why would she ruin her own reputation?

"I'm asking you a question!" The Duchess of Wei was anxious when she saw that he hadn't said a word for a long time. She raised her hand and slapped him hard.

Wei Qiming finally came to his senses, curled his lip, and said nonchalantly, "So what if it's mine?"

He held his head high, looking fearless.

In his view, since he dared to do that, he had no intention of running away; it was just a matter of whether Lin Xingyao dared to admit it.

"It really is you...you unfilial son." The Duchess of Wei was so angry that she trembled all over, pointing at him with her finger, her lips shaking.

Offending the Marquis of Anyang's mansion was troublesome enough, but now they also have to provoke the Prince of Yong's mansion.

The Yong Prince's Mansion held a pivotal position in the court. During the Five Princes' Rebellion, when the situation was complex and volatile, the Yong Prince's Mansion overcame all opposition and supported the current emperor's ascension to the throne.

Over the years, the Emperor has shown great respect to Prince Yong, and the Prince Yong's residence is virtually the only one of its kind in the capital.

"Why should our Wei family's child be left to wander outside? Wouldn't it have been better if you had just married her back then?" The Duchess of Wei frowned as she looked at him.

In her view, a marriage between the two families would be a powerful alliance that would bring many benefits.

“Her? A fake…” Wei Qiming’s face showed disdain when he mentioned Lin Xingyao.

"What imposter?" The Duchess of Wei glared at him.

"Don't let your dad know about this. If he finds out, he'll break your legs."

Wei Qiming waved his hand dismissively and snorted softly.

The old man just likes to scare people; he always makes a lot of noise but does little. When has he ever actually broken his leg?

Lady Wei sighed helplessly, turned around and sat down in a chair, her eyes still fixed on the unborn child in Lin Xingyao's belly.

Her own grandson...

next day

Golden light shone upon the majestic palaces of the capital.

The morning court session had just ended, and the ministers filed out, but the atmosphere between Prince Yong and Duke Wei was unusually tense.

The Prince of Yong, dressed in magnificent robes, had eyes that were usually deep and intense, but now they were filled with rage, as if he wanted to bite him.

The Duke of Wei frowned, his eyes showing a hint of annoyance.

The two walked side by side, but deliberately kept their distance, neither looking at the other.

"Hmph!" Prince Yong broke the silence first, snorting coldly, his tone full of disdain, "Duke of Wei, what a fine son you've raised."

Prince Yong only had this one daughter, who was his heart and soul. Now that she's married, she's even gotten involved with a playboy from the Wei family.

The whole capital was buzzing with the news. How could the Prince Yong's Mansion possibly save face like this?

Upon hearing this, the Duke of Wei's anger flared up instantly.