The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 228 Liang Fangrong's Current Situation

A day later, Xia brought Liang Fangrong over.

Liang Fangrong walked very slowly, and her condition looked really bad; she was even thinner than the last time I saw her.

Seeing Liang Fangrong like this, Shen Hanyu remained silent.

The physician in the manor was already waiting. As soon as Liang Fangrong sat down, the physician began to examine her.

Shen Hanyu went outside, and Miaocui noticed that Shen Hanyu was in a bad mood, so she didn't rush to tell anyone what she had found out.

“Miss, it seems that it is not appropriate for Madam to continue staying in the Marquis of Anping’s residence in this state.”

When Liang Fangrong came in just now, Shen Hanyu saw her sickly appearance.

In her previous life, Liang Fangrong was utterly despicable. Seeing her sickly appearance in this life, Shen Hanyu was reminded of many things from the past.

Before she left Suzhou, Liang Fangrong treated her very well. She was the only child in the family, and all the love and affection were given to her.

People are always like this. Liang Fangrong's love for her wasn't thorough enough, and she would betray her for the old lady, but at this time she would inevitably think of Liang Fangrong's past kindness.

“We’ll buy a house outside, hire some servants to move in, and then we won’t have to worry about the rest.”

If the old lady calls her back and Liang Fangrong still doesn't dare to resist, then even a god couldn't save her.

Miao Cui breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed there was no need to bring up that matter.

Seeing Xia waiting at the door and having heard Shen Hanyu's instructions, she turned to look at Liang Fangrong inside.

Shen Hanyu turned around and said, "My mother's dowry is still in the Marquis's mansion. If she is willing to make a scene, it won't be a problem for her to live a peaceful life for the rest of her life. It all depends on her own choice."

These words were meant for Jianxia; all the follow-up arrangements had been made for them, but that was all.

The doctor hadn't come out yet, so he examined her carefully and administered a few more acupuncture needles.

"Madam is suffering from a lot of emotional distress, both physically and mentally. She needs not only medication but also to help her overcome her mental anguish."

He couldn't help with her mental illness; Liang Fangrong needed to think more positively about it.

Liang Fangrong thanked the doctor and accepted the prescription.

The Marquis's mansion no longer cares about her life or death; she's like a ghost in that mansion.

His fingertips were clenched so tightly they turned white. When Xia walked in, he repeated what Shen Hanyu had said.

Where is Miaoyi?

Xia shook her head: "The young lady has gone back to her room."

This is because he doesn't want to see her; he still harbors resentment towards her.

“Madam, the Left and Right Marquis’s mansions are no longer concerned about us. Why don’t we take this opportunity to leave? This dragging on isn’t a solution.”

Seeing that Xia had already seen many of the Marquis's underworld figures, and considering Liang Fangrong's ailing body, he was afraid that she wouldn't be able to hold on for more than a few months after returning home.

It would be better to move out as Shen Hanyu suggested and completely sever ties with the Marquis's mansion.

Liang Fangrong trembled and remained silent. Seeing Xia's anxiety, he knelt down and begged Liang Fangrong to think it over carefully.

"The Marquis's mansion is a den of monsters that devours people; Madam must not stay here any longer."

Liang Fangrong closed her eyes briefly. "Let me think about it some more."

Seeing Xia Xin's expression darken, but not wanting to say anything too harsh, Liang Fangrong could only advise her to consider it carefully.

Shen Hanyu did not go out to see Liang Fangrong until she left. Liang Fangrong looked back every few steps before getting into the carriage.

"I'm sorry to her," Liang Fangrong said.

Miao Cui entered the room. "The person has left. I've sent someone to take care of what you asked me to do, Miss. Now I have no more worries."

If Liang Ruochu hadn't mentioned it on the cruise ship, Shen Hanyu wouldn't have bothered with it either.

"I'm going to the girls' school tomorrow, so let's not talk about this now. Has there been any progress on Azhi's side?"

"Not yet. Miss Azhi only has portraits of her parents, so it's quite slow to find them."

This is indeed a difficult situation, and it can't be rushed.

Several days after the incident, Li Jiangui finally summoned Li Jing to the palace for a private talk.

"I know about what happened a few days ago. There's still no progress on the arson and assassination attempts. The Dali Temple is currently investigating, so don't worry."

Li Jing bowed his head and replied.

"Don't worry about the Crown Princess. She's heartbroken because she's lost hope of becoming a mother. Spend more time with her."

Li Jing looked haggard and said, "I have been by your side these days, just afraid that Yu'er might do something rash. Father, although Yu'er can no longer have children, she has been with me for so many years. I hope that you will not let those rumors reach Yu'er's ears."

Some in the court have already advised the Crown Prince to take a concubine, and some have even suggested that a new Crown Princess should be chosen. How can a woman who cannot bear children for the Crown Prince occupy the position of Crown Princess?

Zhao Yu also heard these rumors. The servants in the mansion had previously gossiped about it and had all been punished by Li Jing.

Li Jiangui nodded: "You can make the decision on this matter. I will take care of the things that are said in the court."

Now that Zhao Yu is ill, saying these things seems somewhat like betraying his benefactor.

Moreover, Zhao Yu was, after all, Zhao Wanfu's daughter.

Li Jing entered the palace, and Zhao Wanfu went to the East Palace to visit Zhao Yu.

Despite her illness, Zhao Yu forced herself to get up and greet him, but Zhao Wanfu's first words were...

“I have already selected a suitable girl from a collateral branch of the Zhao family. She will be sent to the Eastern Palace as a concubine at an early date. When that time comes, you can say that you feel guilty and have taken the initiative to ask for her to give birth to a child, which will then be registered under your name.”

In this way, no one will gossip or say anything.

Zhao Yu felt a chill run through her body. Exhausted, she sat back on the bed and murmured to herself, "Father, am I not your daughter, but just a pawn?"

Zhao Wanfu frowned: "What are you saying? You are now unable to have children, and there are no other concubines or secondary consorts in the harem. The Crown Prince is the heir apparent, how can he be without an heir? You are usually the most polite, how can you be so confused at this time?"

“I’m confused? I’m still sick, and when Father came, he only talked about these things and didn’t care about me at all. To Father, I’m just a pawn, to be discarded when I’m useless.”

“The ones who were sent to you are your own family sisters, so what are you worried about? Besides, it’s only by making this request while you’re sick that those people will think you’re very righteous.”

Zhao Yu no longer cares about how others see her. She is very disappointed in both Zhao Wanfu and Li Jing, who are adept at manipulating people's hearts and putting on an act.

Outsiders only know that Li Jing loved her deeply and never abandoned her, even though she was unable to have children.

But only Zhao Yu himself knew the bitterness he felt.

Zhao Wanfu assumed that Zhao Yu had been traumatized while ill, so he stopped arguing with her.

"Don't overthink it. His Highness will talk to you about this tonight. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Zhao Wanfu got up and left without looking back.

A palace maid came in and whispered, "The Prime Minister has sent many things, which are all placed outside the courtyard. Your Highness, are they to be taken to the storeroom?"

"I threw it away. It's just for show anyway, I don't need it."

Zhao Yu slowly lay down, her heart pounding, feeling the pain of needles piercing her skin throughout her body.

The people she has served for so many years are two evil demons and demons in human skin.