CHAPTER 92: CHAPTER 92: THE FACE-SLAPPING TIME-TRAVELING FARMING GIRL 29

Anning returned home and ran into Zhao Sanya before she even entered the house.

Zhao Sanya came to see Anning, supported by her maid’s hand.

Upon seeing her, Anning’s expression turned slightly unpleasant: "You’re in such a condition and still wandering around everywhere; you should be taking good care of your pregnancy."

Zhao Sanya smiled sweetly: "I know Madam is concerned about me, but I can’t neglect my responsibilities. Now that Madam is leisurely, but there’s a whole heap of matters in the residence I must manage. Right now I’m still managing, but what to do when my belly grows even bigger after a while."

"What do you mean by that?"

Anning asked Zhao Sanya as she walked towards the house.

"My meaning is to let my younger sister take over the household management for the time being."

When she said this, Zhao Sanya’s eyelids drooped, hiding the flash of hatred in her eyes.

She touched her belly, thinking about the results of the consultation with Doctor Wang, she became even more determined to offload the household management.

Anning gestured dismissively: "Your younger sister is too young, and she thinks like a child, how can she handle the household? You should continue to work hard; if in a few days you really can’t endure, then I will take over."

Zhao Sanya stopped in her tracks: "It’s a kind thought from Madam, but how can I trouble Madam with this? Let the younger sister try handling it. After all, the younger sister will have to marry someday, she can’t possibly never learn."

Anning laughed: "Let’s talk about it later."

Zhao Sanya was somewhat anxious.

But she did not press further.

Anning understood Zhao Sanya’s little schemes.

Imperial Physician Wang had checked her pulse and mentioned that the pregnancy seemed precarious and the fetus could be easily miscarried; she was advised to be careful.

Zhao Sanya knew this, and considering she had been feeling unwell these past few days, she intended to miscarry, but of course, it couldn’t be for nothing; she had to let the situation be used to her advantage.

Zhao Sanya had it all planned out, if Qi Wenjuan managed the household, she would blame Qi Wenjuan for intentionally harming her and causing the loss of the child.

Her thoughts were vicious, indeed.

But Anning saw through it all and naturally wouldn’t allow her to have her way.

In order to prevent Qi Wenjuan from being schemed against, Anning feigned illness at night and kept Qi Wenshao and Qi Wenjuan by her side to attend to her sickness.

Zhao Sanya was fuming when she heard the news.

She planned to visit Anning, but Anning sent Qing Mei to meet her instead.

Qing Mei, eloquent and articulate, told Zhao Sanya directly: "Granny need not worry. Madam is not seriously ill; she’s just been affected by the cold. Now with Mr. Qi and Miss attending to her, she should be well very soon. Madam understands Granny’s filial intentions and specifically instructed me to relay a message, fearing Granny’s visit might expose her to the illness, especially with you being pregnant. The well-being of the child is of utmost importance, so please do avoid coming for a visit lest you catch the ailment."

Anning had blocked all Zhao Sanya’s paths, leaving her with a bellyful of anger and nowhere to vent.

She saw that Anning was being cautious of her; in a fit of rage, she asked Qi Wenwei to find Qi Rui, complaining that Qi Wenshao was a bastard and that it would upset the proper order and traditional rites if he were acknowledged as a legitimate son. That was absolutely unacceptable.

Zhao Sanya’s intention was that if the Qi Family had a legitimate son, the bastard son must never overshadow the legitimate one.

Moreover, Zhao Sanya knew that Qi Wenshao, having been named top scorer in the rural examination, would be traveling to the capital for the next round in a couple of years. With his scholarship, there was a high chance he could pass the Imperial Examination and even secure a position as an Advanced Scholar.

When Zhao Sanya thought of Qi Wenwei, her heart grew even more displeased.

Taking advantage of Anning feigning illness, she began instructing people to treat Qi Wenshao with negligence, curtailing his food and clothing allowances.

For several consecutive days, the quality of Qi Wenshao’s meals declined, eventually consisting of cold dishes that were inedible. His clothes and other necessities also remained unmade, and even the servants attending to Qi Wenshao suffered their share of grievances.

Qi Wenshao observed all this with cold eyes and paid no heed to Zhao Sanya.

Anning knew what was happening, but she indulged Zhao Sanya’s final act of madness.

According to Anning, why fuss over someone who was soon to be ruined? Just let her be smug for a few more days.

That evening, Anning discussed the matter with An Xin, laughing and jesting: "May all lovers in the world eventually become brothers and sisters."

This remark amused An Xin greatly.

An Xin then asked Anning, "Ningning, did you set up this whole scheme just because of this phrase?"

Anning considered for a moment, and it really was the case.

She nodded with a smile: "Indeed."

An Xin was at a loss for words.

After a while, Anning said to An Xin, "Zhao Sanya used the Fertility Pill from her space, but this pregnancy may not be going well for her. I’m afraid the child might be abnormal."

An Xin was stunned for a moment: "How could that be? The elixir?"

Anning sneered, "It was expired."

Eh?

An Xin didn’t know what to say about Zhao Sanya – the girl had guts way too big. No matter where the medicine came from, after getting it, you should always test it first to see if it’s poisoned before consuming it, right? Instead, this girl popped it like candy.

Expired medicine can kill a person, let alone divine medicine from a space. Zhao Sanya is still alive and kicking; she’s just incredibly lucky.

Anning, her son, and An Xin avoided Zhao Sanya, regardless of what she did; they didn’t pay any attention to her and even held back their servants from causing conflicts.

A few days passed, and Zhao Sanya became increasingly smug.

She thought Anning was scared.

Knowing she was the daughter of Prince Kang Le, so Anning didn’t dare to offend her.

Even to the point where Anning feared her revenge, she caved in first.

But Zhao Sanya was a vengeful one; even if Anning yielded, she would not let Anning and her sons off the hook.

She made a fuss and, due to her noble status, the Qi Family clansmen were helpless. They could only cross out Qi Wenshao’s name in the family register and add a note below, changing his status to a bastard.

When Zhao Sanya saw that just by saying a few words and making some threats, Qi Wenshao became a bastard again, she was overjoyed beyond measure.

She enjoyed her happiness for several days, then she started to sense something different in Qi Wenwei’s behavior.

At night when she slept, due to her big belly, Zhao Sanya did not rest well and often woke up easily.

A few times when she woke up, she would find Qi Wenwei gazing at her fixedly, his eyes filled with hatred.

Zhao Sanya was terrified and asked Qi Wenwei why he was staring at her, and Qi Wenwei comforted her, saying he was just worried something might happen to her at night and couldn’t sleep because of that.

Zhao Sanya wanted to believe it, but Qi Wenwei’s gaze was too frightening; she couldn’t deceive herself.

Zhao Sanya couldn’t understand why Qi Wenwei was no longer as nice to her as before, so she started to pay attention and inquire around.

However, most of the servants didn’t know about Zhou Zhenniang’s incident, and since Zhao Sanya had not yet won over all the servants, her efforts were in vain.

Time passed, bit by bit, and after more than ten days, Prince Kang Le came to visit again.

This time, Prince Kang Le wanted to see not only Qi Rui but also Anning and others like Qi Wenshao.

When Qi Family’s people all arrived, Prince Kang Le spoke to Qi Rui: "I would like to ask you something?"

Qi Rui nodded, "Prince, please feel free to speak."

Prince Kang Le then asked, "Was Aunt Bai from your residence also giving birth in the suburbs? It is said that Mr. Qi and Rong’er were born on the same day?"

Qi Rui thought for a moment: "There seems to be such an incident."

Prince Kang Le pondered for a while: "I have been left and right thinking, the royal bloodline cannot be confused. If I am to recognize my daughter, I can’t just rely on a Jade Pendant; therefore, I submitted a request to the brother, and he has commanded Eunuch Bai to personally conduct a blood test for both me and Rong’er, to verify whether Rong’er is indeed my daughter or not."

Qi Rui didn’t think much of it, but Zhao Sanya was greatly frightened.

She couldn’t help but say: "A blood test to verify kinship, what can that prove?"

Anning scowled and scolded Zhao Sanya: "If you’re ignorant, don’t talk nonsense. The royal family has its Secret Techniques, the blood test is incredibly accurate."