Oh no! Seven kids at the start, all yellow and skinny.

Chapter 338 The Empress and Concubines

Chen Guoliang frowned: "What a bunch of useless trash."

Sun Qingli dared not say anything.

"However, are you sure that really is Fang Yunyi?" Chen Guoliang sat up, the previous atmosphere gone.

"The people sent at the time knew her; they did indeed look eight or nine parts similar."

"Alright, you can go back now." Chen Guoliang said, getting up to put on his clothes. "I'll have someone contact you later."

Sun Qingli hurriedly got up to help Chen Guoliang get dressed, and also called Pearl in to help serve him.

Chen Guoliang glanced at Pearl and pinched her bottom: "Pearl is really getting more and more outstanding as she grows up."

Pearl was so frightened that she lowered her head and dared not speak.

A flash of resentment crossed Sun Qingli's eyes, but she smiled and said, "If my brother takes a liking to her, it will be her good fortune."

"Are you willing?"

"If my brother takes a liking to something, I'll give you anything, not just pearls, but even myself."

"Haha." Chen Guoliang laughed, "I love your sense of propriety."

Pearl's face turned pale.

"Pearl, you help Second Master get dressed." Sun Qingli gave Pearl a threatening look, then went out first.

Chen Guoliang then pulled her over and reached under Pearl's skirt: "Don't worry, I don't have the energy to sleep with you today, but it'll feel good to let me touch you, won't it?"

Pearl wanted to say something, but seeing the door slam shut without mercy, she could only grit her teeth and endure it.

After teasing him a few times, Chen Guoliang stopped and said, "Remember to serve me well next time." Then he walked away.

Pearl's tears welled up in her eyes, but she swallowed them back, straightened her clothes, and went out.

Ershan clenched his fists a few times, but ultimately didn't dare to say anything. Instead, he went over and drove the car over.

After picking out a few porcelain items in the shop, Sun Qingli boarded the carriage. Looking at Pearl kneeling at her feet, she pinched the other woman's waist and said, "You little slut, how dare you seduce Second Master?"

Pearl couldn't help but groan, "Madam, please spare me! How could I dare?"

"You don't dare?" A hint of jealousy flashed in Sun Qingli's eyes. She raised her hand and pinched the other girl's chest. "Growing up like this, what else could it be but seducing men?" She had always been very confident in her figure, otherwise Fang Tang wouldn't have been unable to get enough of her for so many years. But ever since Pearl grew up, she hadn't been so confident. This girl's breasts were more than a size bigger than hers.

That's exactly the kind of woman men like.

Pearl was in so much pain that tears and cold sweat streamed down her face, but she dared not resist and could only sob softly, begging for mercy.

Ershan, who was driving the carriage outside, clenched his fists tightly, and the veins on his forehead bulged out, but he still had to endure it and deliberately let the carriage run over a stone.

The carriage jolted slightly.

Sun Qingli swayed slightly, her head accidentally bumping against the carriage wall, and she couldn't help but cry out, "Ershan, how are you driving?"

"I'm so sorry, Madam. A kitten suddenly darted past, and I dodged it, only to fall on a rock," Ershan explained from outside.

Sun Qingli couldn't say anything more. Instead, she rubbed her head and sat up straight. She glanced at Pearl kneeling in the middle of the carriage, then sighed and reached out to pull her up. "Pearl, don't blame me. It's just... Second Master isn't someone easy to deal with. I have a status here, but you're just a maid. What if..."

"Madam, this servant does not wish to serve the Second Master."

"Then how about I ask the Earl to take you in? That would also be..."

“Madam, I don’t want to serve the Earl either.” Pearl hurriedly shook her head, then sincerely expressed her loyalty, “I just want to serve you, Madam. If you don’t need me in the future, just give me any servant. Or if you don’t mind, I’m willing to never marry.”

"Good pearl, I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, I won't treat you unfairly." Sun Qingli felt a little better.

Pearl felt extremely sad. She had been somewhat hesitant about Ershan's suggestion before, but now she was determined to leave the capital.

Back at the Earl's residence, Sun Qingli originally intended to rest, but upon entering, she was startled to see Fang Tang sitting in a grand chair. However, she quickly composed herself and approached with a smile: "Earl, didn't you say yesterday that you were going to drink with your colleagues tonight? Why didn't you go?"

"Today, His Majesty has appointed a principal wife for the Third Prince."

"Who?" Sun Qingli was taken aback.

“Chen Rui.” Fang Tang took a deep breath. “She is the youngest daughter of Chen Bonian, the current prefect of Longxi. She will come of age this June, and her wedding date is set for August 16th.”

"Then what about our A'duo?" Sun Qingli asked anxiously. "You know, she..."

"I waited for you to come back so I could tell you to give up on her."

"But……"

"I secured her the position of concubine to the Fifth Prince. Anyway, she won't reach the age of marriage until the end of this year, by which time the choice of the principal wife will probably be decided, and then..."

"Father!" Just then, Fang Yunduo ran in from outside. "I don't want to marry the Fifth Prince, I want to marry the Third Prince, I..."

Snapped!

A slap interrupted Fang Yunduo's next words.

Fang Yunduo covered her face in disbelief, looking at Fang Tang in horror. She knew that although her father usually doted on her, he often treated her like a kitten or puppy. When he was in a good mood, he could act cute, but when he was really angry, he might even kill her. And at this moment, she clearly felt that her father was angry.

The only person Dad truly loved was his younger brother.

“Yun Duo, that’s the royal decision,” Fang Tang’s tone softened. “No one can change it.”

Fang Yunduo didn't dare to speak, and could only shed tears.

Sun Qingli felt sorry for her daughter, but she didn't dare to say anything at this moment.

"Besides, they're all princes, and it's not certain who will end up in that position." Fang Tang smiled. "What if one day... then you'll be incredibly noble." Even though a concubine is a secondary wife, there are different ranks among concubines, and the emperor's concubines are not comparable to ordinary wives.

Fang Yunduo swallowed, not wanting to speak.

"The imperial decree will be issued soon. Don't embarrass me then." Fang Tang glanced at the mother and daughter. "Of course, if you really disagree, that's fine too. I'll have someone replace you."

Fang Yunduo shuddered inexplicably. Replace her? What does that mean? She couldn't help but look at Sun Qingli.

Sun Qingli turned pale with fright and hugged Fang Yunduo tightly: "Uncle, Aduo just hasn't figured it out yet. Don't worry, she'll understand soon."

"That would be great." Fang Tang smiled. "You should try to persuade her not to wait for me tonight." With that, he walked away.