Chapter 986: Chapter 832, Human Skin Mask_2

Thinking of the child within Luo Qiong’s womb, Xiao Yechen’s face finally softened, “Have the servants send it, you are pregnant and should rest properly in your room.”

Luo Qiong smiled, “I’ll follow my husband’s advice and stay restful in the room from now on.”

A more pleasant look appeared on Xiao Yechen’s face, and he graciously picked up the tremella soup and began drinking it.

Luo Qiong fell silent for a moment, “Husband, I heard that the second brother and his wife are back.”

Xiao Yechen looked at Luo Qiong, putting his bowl down, “What are you planning to do?”

Luo Qiong placed her hand on her belly, “Our mother has just passed away, our table should not have meat.”

Hearing this, Xiao Yechen understood, “I understand, go back and rest.”

Luo Qiong smiled, nodding her head and caressing her belly, “The baby is very obedient. If he knew how considerate his father is, he would surely feel lucky to be born to me.”

Xiao Yechen’s expression softened further, and he stood up to personally help Luo Qiong back to the room.

That afternoon, while Luo Qiong was eating lunch, Xue Ling came in smiling, “Miss, the food in Pingxi Hall had fish and meat. The Prince learned of this and harshly scolded the second master and his wife, accusing them of disrespecting the deceased.”

A triumphant smile appeared on Luo Qiong’s face, “How did the second master react?”

Xue Ling replied, “The second master naturally talked back, saying the Princess Consort was not his biological mother and that he would not observe mourning for her. Hearing this, the Prince grew even angrier, and even though the second mistress tried to mediate, she couldn’t stop the Prince from storming off.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Qiong’s good mood prompted her to eat half a bowl more of rice.

To wedge between people’s relationships, you don’t necessarily need to do earth-shattering things, just put some effort into daily trivialities.

The father had not raised Xiao Yeyang himself from childhood, how deep could his affection for Xiao Yeyang be?

After lunch, Luo Qiong was walking under the porch when she happened to meet Xiao Yechen returning from outside.

Luo Qiong greeted Xiao Yechen with a smile, but Xiao Yechen merely glanced at her indifferently and then went straight to his favored concubine’s room.

Xiao Yechen’s reaction surprised Luo Qiong, “Go find out what’s wrong with the master.”

Xue Ling nodded and withdrew. She quickly returned, “Miss, Gao Fang by the master’s side said that the master was in a good mood on his way back, but halfway through, the second master stopped the master and said a few words, then the master’s face turned gloomy and he became very upset.”

Luo Qiong frowned, remembering what Yan Yiyi had said earlier about the suspicion regarding the age of the child in her belly, and she felt increasingly agitated.

Could Xiao Yechen have been fooled by Xiao Yeyang again?

Inside the concubine’s room, Xiao Yechen sat expressionless by the window, constantly replaying the words Xiao Yeyang had just said to him.

“Xiao Yechen, instead of causing trouble here, you might as well investigate how your mother really died.”

“Died from falling down steps, such a far-fetched reason, and you believed it.”

“As a son, if you can’t even find out the real cause of your own mother’s death, you are truly unworthy as a son.”

“By the way, let me tell you something, the day before your mother died, someone had been following Luo Qiong.”

Xiao Yechen’s chest heaved violently, previous unthought-of incidents suddenly emerging one by one in his mind.

Luo Qiong going to the temple to offer incense was a last-minute decision, but why did the Duchess also go that day?

Was it possible that they, mother and daughter, had conspired from the start, aiming to lure his mother to the temple?

At that moment, the concubine brought over a cup of tea.

This concubine had served as the senior maid by Princess Consort Ma’s side for many years, well understanding the temperament and nature of Princess Consort Ma.

Xiao Yechen grabbed the concubine’s hand abruptly, “Do you know why my mother went to the temple to offer incense that day?”

The concubine hesitated and then said, “Sir, I heard that the Princess Consort followed to the temple to let the Ma Family’s midwife check how many months along Madam was with the child in her belly.”

Xiao Yechen’s mind exploded at that, his eyes turning blood red.

Seeing this, the concubine was startled and quickly tried to calm him, “Sir, I only heard about this matter, and the specifics need to be investigated by you.”

Xiao Yechen slowly calmed down, then strode out of the room.

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“Miss, the master has left the residence, he seems to be heading to the Ma Family.”

Hearing this, Luo Qiong’s eyelids twitched violently, immediately thinking of the midwife who was supposed to check her belly that day.