Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

The roughneck turned around, only to see a scholar in white, running over with a stack of books in his arms.

The roughneck looked him up and down, then laughed scornfully, “Look at this world, even a poor scholar dares to meddle in my business?”

The scholar spoke seriously, “I’m He Tang. I don’t know what wrong this old man did to offend you. We can talk it out, there’s no need to resort to violence.” “Stop fussing with your fancy words!” The roughneck kicked him to the ground impatiently.

Books were scattered all over the place.

He Tang exclaimed anxiously, “My books!”

As he reached out to pick up the books, the roughneck stepped on them, restraining him.

“Want your books? Bow down to me, and I might forgive you this time.” The roughneck spoke with a smirk.

Smack!

A palm firmly slapped on the face of the roughneck.

He looked up, stunned, to see a pretty young girl glaring at him.

“Who the hell are you?” He was cross, preparing to fight back.

Unexpectedly, some burly men in armor, all arming with swords, and looking unkind appeared from behind the young girl.

The two roughnecks were terrified and ran away.

The young girl turned and found dozens of guards accompanying a mounted man. She was surprised and happy, “Father, you’re back?”

Jiang Mubai smiled, “Why are you loitering around outdoors, Shan?”

“I wasn’t. I was just passing by and saw them bullying this doctor, so I stepped in to help. He’s treating Seventh Sister, it can’t afford any mistakes.” “Treating Seventh Sister?”

“Yes, the Seventh Sister from Second Uncle’s family got into trouble.”

“Let’s talk back home.”

A cold streak flashed in Jiang Mubai’s eyes. Once home, he learned about the situation from his wife.

His wife had red-rimmed eyes, “Poor Seventh Sister! When she was little, your father held her in his arms. She was as lovely as Yuxue, everyone cherished her. Now we found her again after much searching, only for her legs to be broken. Her Second Master father-in-law married her to the Princess Consort of Yu, hoping she could live in prosperity. But who knew…”

“Was she badly hurt?” Jiang Mubai, holding a cup of tea asked solemnly.

By now, he’d removed his armor and changed into civilian clothes.

Jiang Mubai and Jiang Ruobai were brothers of the same mother. Although they had some resemblance, Jiang Mubai was a military officer. He was tall, strong, and dignified.

Jiang Ruobai was a scholar, he appeared gentle and refined, charmingly suave.

The wife sighed, “I don’t even dare to look at her. They said her leg bones are crushed. I still can’t figure out how the East Palace could harm a little girl like this. You’ve battled for years for the Imperial Court, sacrificing your life and yet, our family was being humiliated back home…”

The wife burst into tears again as she spoke.

“Don’t cry, Madam,” Jiang Mubai said in a deep voice, “I heard that the Prince of Yu is back?”

“Yes, if it weren’t for the Prince of Yu, we couldn’t have rescued Seventh Sister so soon. The Prince of Yu injured the Crown Prince for her, and now he’s detained in the Court of Judicial Review.”

“I’m going to the Prime Minister’s Mansion to see her.” Jiang Mubai stood up.

“Old Master, according to the rules, you should go to the palace first.” His wife being pragmatic, said “Seventh Sister is at home. You can check on her once you’re back. Don’t let others think that our Jiang family is arrogant and disrespectful towards the royal family.”

“You’re right, Madam. But can’t I, Jiang, even express dissatisfaction when our child is beaten like this? I believe, the Emperor will understand my concern as an elder.”