Fusu put on a look of desperation and said with teary eyes, "Your Highness, the Princess Consort, the young madam asked this servant to climb onto the young master's bed! She promised me that if I listened to her, I would enjoy endless glory and wealth in the future. She also said that I could have children, and then I could raise them myself, and register them under her name, so that the children would have the status of being born to the main wife."
Princess Consort Qin's face turned ashen as she listened.
Fusu was Mingzhu's personal maid. Mingzhu had a very good relationship with her. If she were to sleep with Xuan'er, the blow to Mingzhu would be imaginable. This poisonous woman, wanting to win over Xuan'er, could have used more straightforward means. Even if she knew, she wouldn't have said anything, as it was only human nature.
Qi Mingzhu looked as if she couldn't believe it, "Fusu, is what you're saying true?"
Fusu prostrated herself on the ground, "Eldest Miss, this servant did not intend to hide it from you. It was simply because I was afraid you would be too heartbroken if you knew, which would affect the child in your belly. Therefore, I could only explain it simply. The Princess Consort has always protected you, and when she asked, this servant dared not lie."
"Mingzhu, don't worry, your maternal grandmother will give you an explanation for this matter," Princess Consort Qin patted Qi Mingzhu's shoulder.
"Maternal grandmother, please don't be too angry about this matter. Anger will harm your body. If you hurt yourself, how will Mingzhu cope," Qi Mingzhu said with a look of fear.
Looking at her, Princess Consort Qin felt a pang of sadness. The status of a concubine had worn down such a proud daughter of heaven. In the past, no matter when, Mingzhu was always radiant, just like her name, a brilliant pearl. But now? She was so cautious, not even daring to relax in front of her maternal grandmother.
"Don't worry, your maternal grandmother knows what she's doing. Mingzhu, don't be like this. Although you are Xuan'er's concubine now, you are still your maternal grandmother's granddaughter. You were like this before, and you will be like this in the future," Princess Consort Qin said.
"Maternal grandmother, Mingzhu knows you dote on me, but rules cannot be broken. Mingzhu is now a concubine, and naturally must abide by the rules of a concubine. Mingzhu does not want to make things difficult for you, nor for cousin. Besides, Mingzhu's life is not bad now. When I was still in the Marquis's mansion, Mingzhu saw how the concubines of my father lived. Mingzhu is much better than them," Qi Mingzhu said sensibly.
Princess Consort Qin sighed, "Good child, don't worry, your maternal grandmother will protect you well."
"On the premise that maternal grandmother does not make things difficult," Qi Mingzhu said thoughtfully.
"Alright, no difficulty," Princess Consort Qin nodded heavily.
Only then did Qi Mingzhu allow Fusu to help her leave.
After leaving Princess Consort Qin's courtyard, Qi Mingzhu smiled, a very gentle smile.
Before she even returned to her own courtyard, Princess Consort Qin sent someone to deliver many things to Qi Mingzhu. Various jewels and accessories, as well as some antiques, and of course, not forgetting all sorts of tonics, such as top-grade bird's nest, everything was there. They delivered them grandly, not hiding it from anyone.
Qi Mingzhu knew this was for her maternal aunt and Lu Jingning to see.
"I am protecting her, so you should weigh your actions before you do anything."
Lu Jingning immediately went to the Princess Consort's courtyard, looking panicked, "Mother, is Grandmother angry that this daughter-in-law has mistreated Concubine Qi? What should we do? This daughter-in-law did not mean it!"
The Princess Consort was very fond of this daughter-in-law, so she was usually very amiable towards her.
"Your grandmother always doted on Qi Mingzhu. Although she was a bit sad about this incident, since she has entered the mansion, this matter can naturally be put aside. A few days ago, Qi Mingzhu herself caused trouble and acted very distant from your grandmother, so your grandmother naturally wouldn't eagerly try to get close to her. Now that Qi Mingzhu has softened towards her, she naturally dotes on her like her own flesh and blood again. Therefore, from now on, we all have to elevate Qi Mingzhu a bit."