Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 512 Tinglan discovered that Song Yan might not be in love with Gu Shiyi

That night, after Li Xi finished his official business, he went to Yuhetang to visit Gu Shiyi and Li Yu as scheduled.

Early the next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the window. Gu Shiyi got up early, helped Li Xi wash and change his clothes, and then dressed herself. Then she went to the flower hall to wait for Tinglan and Song Yan to pay their respects.

When I saw Gu Shiyi today, I could see that she was in a much better mood. The corners of her mouth raised slightly, revealing a smile.

Although her mood improved, it did not affect her disgust towards Tinglan, so she mocked Tinglan without any concealment, and her words revealed her dissatisfaction and contempt for her.

Tinglan sat at the bottom, listening silently to Gu Shiyi's sarcasm. Although she felt a little aggrieved, she knew that she couldn't talk back to Gu Shiyi at this time.

In fact, Tinglan was not affected by Gu Shiyi's words. She knew in her heart that Gu Shiyi's good days would not last long. She knew that her master would not let Li Xi and Gu Shiyi go. One day, Gu Shiyi would pay the price for everything she had done.

Seeing Tinglan so docile, Gu Shiyi felt a little puzzled, but she couldn't quite put her finger on why. She felt that Tinglan's behavior today was a little unusual, but she couldn't figure out the specific reason. Having almost finished her lecture, Gu Shiyi waved her hand and asked Tinglan and the others to leave.

Tinglan stood up and prepared to return to Yalan Court. Due to the torture she had endured yesterday, she was a little weak and walked a little slower than usual. Before she reached Yalan Court, she suddenly heard a low voice calling from behind: "Tinglan, Tinglan..."

Tinglan's heart tightened. She seemed to hear someone calling her name, but she wasn't sure. She stopped and looked around. Sure enough, she saw a figure standing by a stone wall not far away, peeking out furtively.

Tinglan frowned tightly and asked vigilantly, "Who is there?" After that, the figure still hid behind the stone wall and did not come out.

Tinglan used her eyes to signal Xiu'er to go over and take a look. Xiu'er nodded and slowly walked over. As a result, she saw that it was Song Yan. She asked with some confusion: "Mrs. Song, why is it you?"

Song Yan nodded awkwardly and said, "It's me, but after all, I'm in the mansion, and I'm afraid there might be someone from the princess, so I can only come out quietly."

Xiu'er asked again: "Then why are you following our Aunt Lan?"

Song Yan whispered, "Please help tell Aunt Lan a message. Yesterday, I wanted the princess not to embarrass Tinglan, but I didn't expect it to backfire. Please apologize to her for me. I came out secretly and can't stay away for too long. I'll go back first."

Just as she was about to leave, she turned back and asked, "Is Tinglan... okay?"

Xiu'er said, "I will pass on what Concubine Song said. As for Concubine Lan, she will just have to endure the pain."

Tinglan had no choice but to say sorry again, then turned around and left in a hurry.

Seeing Xiu'er coming back alone, Tinglan asked, "Where is she?"

Xiu'er whispered, "I'll tell you when we get back to Yalan Garden."

Although Tinglan had her doubts, she still listened to Xiu'er's words. After the two returned to Yalan Garden, Xiu'er closed the door. Tinglan asked again, "Who was it just now?"

Xiu'er then recounted the entire incident. She added, "I don't know if she's just being sympathetic or if she's truly sorry."

Tinglan thought for a long time after hearing this: "It seems that Song Yan is not completely loyal to Gu Shiyi, but it remains to be seen. If this is true, she will be a good breakthrough point."

So she asked Xiu'er: "Xiu'er, can you tell me what happened to His Highness, the Princess, and Concubine Song before I came?"

Tinglan has always treated her like a real sister since she came. She always thinks of her when she has something good to offer, and even pays for her mother's medical treatment out of her own pocket. So Xiu'er treats Tinglan sincerely.

So Xiu'er nodded and said, "Of course! I only know that the princess seemed to be pregnant when she entered the palace. I heard that it was because of this that the original princess was replaced by the current one. And I heard that on the wedding night, His Highness got drunk and insisted on consummating the marriage with the princess. In desperation, the princess pushed Concubine Song out to consummate the marriage for her. Within two days, Concubine Song became His Highness's concubine."

Tinglan asked again, "Before I came, was Concubine Song favored?"

Xiu'er hesitated and said, "I can't say for sure. If you say she's favored, His Highness would ask for water several times every time he goes to her place, but as soon as he stops going, it's as if he's let her go. His Highness hasn't given Concubine Song too many rewards, at least not as much as you do."

Tinglan couldn't help but laugh and said, "You have such a sharp tongue. But Concubine Song has been serving His Highness for quite some time. Isn't she pregnant?"

Xiu'er nodded and said, "It's strange, she has never been pregnant." As if she had thought of something, she continued, "Could it be... that she was also given contraceptive soup by the princess like you?"

Tinglan actually thought so too. As long as Song Yan was healthy, how could she not be pregnant after such a long time in the emperor's bed? There was only one possibility, that is, Gu Shiyi did not allow her to be pregnant. In this case, why couldn't she pull Song Yan to the same front with her?

Tinglan said, "It's possible. By the way, Xiu'er, is there any chance you can find out whether Concubine Song was also given the contraceptive soup?"

Xiu'er thought for a moment and said, "Before I served you, I was just a fire-making maid. However, I have a fellow villager who also lives in our house. She works as a maid in Yuhe Hall. I'll try to get some information from her."

Tinglan cast a grateful look at Xiu'er and said, "Well, good Xiu'er, thank you. If I can find out whether Concubine Song was given contraceptive soup, perhaps I can avenge yesterday's revenge."

Two days later, Li Xi came back from a social event and drank a lot of wine. This time he did not go to Yuhetang, but to Yalanyuan.

At this time, Tinglan had just come out of the bath, wearing a thin nightgown, with her hair loose, and exuding the fragrance of flower petals. Li Xi, who had just entered the room, was momentarily confused and infatuated, so he took off his cloak and went forward to hug Tinglan.

Tinglan had naturally heard Li Xi come in, so she wasn't really frightened by him. However, she still pretended to be panicked. When she turned around and saw it was Li Xi, she clutched her chest and said, "It turned out to be your highness! You scared me!"

Hearing this, Li Xi leaned his head against Tinglan's neck and said, "I'm sorry, I scared Lan'er."

Tinglan shook her head and said, "It's okay. I'm just worrying too much. Who else in this palace would come to my room to do something like this besides Your Highness? That would be like asking for death."

Li Xi was very pleased. He said, "Lan'er is right. You are my person. Naturally, only I dare to enter your room so blatantly."

Tinglan asked with a smile, "Your Highness, what happened today? Why did you drink so much?"

Li Xishou was already starting to act dishonest, but he still said seriously, "It's just some socializing."

Tinglan added, "Your Highness should drink less and take care of yourself. You are my heaven."

Li Xi laughed when he heard this, "Haha, I am so important to Lan'er."

Tinglan nodded and said, "Of course. Your Highness has been so kind to me, I will always remember it. I have no way to repay you."

Li Xi's hand kept moving from Tinglan's waist upwards, and he said, "Then give yourself to me!" After saying that, he pinched Tinglan. Tinglan couldn't help feeling itchy and let out a moan.

This made Li Xi lose control of himself. He turned Tinglan over and kissed her. Although Tinglan still felt some pain, it was much better, so she actively cooperated with Li Xi.

Li Xi carried Tinglan to sit on the dressing table and "attacked" her again. Tinglan naturally tried her best to arouse Li Xi's desire. When Li Xi was about to take another step, Tinglan whispered in his ear: "Your Highness, it's not comfortable here. Why don't we change places..."

Li Xi was drunk at the moment, and with Tinglan's stimulation, he naturally responded to her requests. Li Xi quickly picked up Tinglan and placed her on the couch, then pressed forward.

While Li Xi was busy working, Tinglan took out a medicine bottle from under her pillow, took out a pill and swallowed it. This medicine was none other than the fertility drug that she asked Dugu Jingyao to get for her. It was not an exaggeration to say that it could help her conceive a boy.

After taking the medicine, Tinglan also devoted herself to it, and the two of them stayed together for half the night before going to bed.