Chapter 789 Lin Ranhua
Fang Renshu persuaded Yan Yumo not to give his true heart, while secretly investigating Gu Mengzhen and the reason why he approached Yan Yumo.
Fang Renshu had long understood that Gu Mengzhen came to the court to rescue his brother Zhuang Shao, but he had a vague feeling that there were other reasons, so he went to investigate.
As she expected, Gu Mengzhen had other evil ambitions. He coveted Princess Yu's beauty and attempted to do something improper to her.
Fang Renshu quickly went to Prince Yu's mansion and asked to see Lin Ranhua.
Upon hearing that her good friend was coming, Lin Ranhua agreed to meet him and hurried out to greet him.
"Shu'er."
Fang Renshu still observed the courtesy and stopped calling her Huaer, but used a respectful title instead.
"I'm Renshu from below, respectfully wishing Princess Yu good health."
Lin Ranhua helped her to stand up.
"No gift."
"You've come at the right time. I have good news for you."
Fang Renshu lowered his eyebrows and smiled.
"Yes, Princess, please give your orders."
Lin Ranhua indicated the direction of the inner hall.
"Come in and sit down, I'll tell you something."
Fang Renshu responded respectfully.
"I obey."
After entering and sitting down, Lin Ranhua dismissed all the servants.
She stroked her belly through her dress, her face full of smiles and a hint of shyness.
"Today, the doctor in the mansion asked for my pulse, and I am happy to report that I am pregnant."
"The prince doesn't even know about this, so I'll tell you first."
Fang Renshu was overjoyed when he heard this.
"This is great news. I congratulate the prince and princess. May your dreams come true. I hope your son will be born and your daughter will grow up to be a dragon and a phoenix."
Lin Ranhua patted her abdomen a few times, as if she was coaxing a child to sleep.
"It doesn't matter if it's a unicorn or a pearl. I'm very happy to give birth to a child for the prince."
She changed the subject and asked with concern.
"Did you and Lord Yun have a wonderful night together?"
Fang Renshu's smile faded and his cheeks turned red.
"It's embarrassing that the princess suddenly asked this."
Lin Ran's paintings are earnest and express his inner thoughts.
"I was thinking that you would give birth to a son and I would give birth to a daughter. They are of similar age and would make a perfect match."
Fang Ren looked at her with a sincere look in his eyes.
"How did the princess know that the baby in her belly was a girl, not a boy?"
Lin Ranhua plays with silk in a charming posture.
"I don't know, I just want a beloved daughter."
She stopped what she was doing and changed the subject seriously.
"Last time, I heard you say that Lord Yun was clumsy and caused you to get hurt."
"Have you recovered from your injury? Sir Yun, have you read the book I sent you?"
"If it doesn't work, I'll find a few people to teach him a lesson. How can I hurt you every time and let you suffer in vain?"
Recalling the master's affectionate behavior, Fang Renshu felt embarrassed.
"The princess is talking without any control over her words. What should I do if others hear her?"
Lin Ran's paintings are both soothing and urging.
"There's no one else here, just the two of us. Just tell me, why are you being shy with me?"
Being pestered by her, Fang Renshu had no choice but to answer her.
"He read the book given by the princess, but he couldn't understand it."
"My husband is really naive. I guess he is not at that age yet. I will wait for him and consummate the marriage later. It won't be a problem."
Lin Ranhua refuted.
"You're in your early twenties, it's a good time, how come you're not old enough?"
"Tomorrow I'll find someone to teach him."
Fang Renshu refused.
"No, no, thank you so much for your kindness, Princess."
"I'll take care of it myself."
Lin Ranhua was very worried.
"You don't know how to do it, and he doesn't understand it either. How do you solve it?"
Fang Renshu suppressed her shyness and confided her feelings.
"To be honest, in our spare time, it is quite interesting for us to discuss this matter together as a couple."
"I am very satisfied."
Lin Ranhua complained.
"What a good job you two have done as a couple."
"My poor girl has no chance to marry a man of her dreams."
Fang Renshu comforted her.
"The eldest son and daughter have great responsibilities. The prince may have arranged their marriages."
"When you are pregnant with your second or third child, we can discuss the possibility of marriage. It won't be too late."
She looked serious.
"I came to see you to ask you something important."
Lin Ranhua nodded.
"Well, you said."
Fang Renshu first recounted it.
"The spy reported the conversation between Gu Mengzhen and Zhong Jian."
"Gu Mengzhen said that you and he were childhood sweethearts and were in love with each other. If Prince Yu had not taken your love away from you, you would have married him."
Then, she asked questions one after another.
"What's going on? When did you and he become childhood sweethearts? How come I knew nothing about it?"
Lin Ranhua looked puzzled.
"How can he be his childhood sweetheart? It's a fabrication."
"If the prince hadn't introduced me, I wouldn't have known him at all."
"My father issued an imperial decree to seal the marriage contract, ordering my family elders and mothers to raise me up as the queen and the prince's wife. I was born with a marriage contract with Prince Yu, and it was an imperial decree. How dare I fall in love with someone else?"
"Even if the elders decide on the marriage, I can cancel it. I have to wait until I grow up and reject the marriage before I can have any contact with Master Gu."
"Why did Lord Gu lie and deceive Lord Zhong?"
Fang Renshu pondered and asserted.
"It's not a lie. I think he's telling the truth."
Lin Ranhua was very angry and tried her best to defend herself.
"I'm speaking the truth!"
"I really don't know him."
Fang Renshu comforted and analyzed the situation.
"Don't worry, I know."
"The princess's celestial beauty is truly fascinating. This is not the princess's fault, but it is also not the fault of those who have wishful thinking about her."
"Brother Hao speculated based on Gu Mengzhen's reactions. Gu Mengzhen might be ill, so he had some delusions. Even he himself couldn't tell whether his fantasies were true or false."
"If necessary, this matter can be used as a strategy."
Lin Ranhua promised.
"You can think of some strategies and if you need my cooperation, I will definitely help you."
The more she thought about what Lord Gu had said, the more uneasy she became.
"He wouldn't say nonsense in front of the prince and pretend that my child is his, right?"
Fang Renshu took it easy.
"Don't worry, Princess."
"He still has some sanity and is not terminally ill. He is not in a position to do such a foolish thing for the time being."
"What is the crime of injuring a royal relative and defiling the wife of a duke? He values his life very much and would never dare to speak carelessly."
Lin Ranhua breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's good."
"If you keep this person, there will be endless troubles. You should think of a way to get rid of him."
Fang Renshu relieves depression and worries.
"King Yu has entrusted me with a great responsibility, and it is difficult for me to find an opportunity to eradicate the problem."
"Gu Mengzhen died, Prince Yu lost a beloved relative, and lacked brotherly love. If he holds a grudge, the consequences will be disastrous."
Lin Ranhua was timid.
"But Shu'er, I'm scared."
Fang Renshu promised.
"Don't worry, Princess. I will take care of everything and protect you. I will never give him any chance to take advantage of you."
Lin Ranhua was full of worries.
"The prince has lost his mind and dotes on him so much. If he is willing to give me and give him happiness, what should I do?"
Fang Renshu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He put aside his politeness and treated her as he did in the past, lightly touching her forehead with his fingertips.
"What are you thinking about? Who do you think the prince is?"
"Lovers and friends, your Majesty clearly distinguishes between the two."
"As for love, you two have been childhood sweethearts and are in love with each other; as for chaos, Your Majesty will never humiliate the entire Lin family just to please Gu Mengzhen."
"What do you think, Princess?"
Lin Ranhua's heart dropped.
"Well, you have a point."