Time Travel: The Noble Family

Madam Ping felt very bitter. If her body were infirm or the Imperial Physician had said she could not conceive, she would have resigned herself to the fact, but her health was clearly fine, and the Imperial Physician had also said there was no problem with her body, yet she could not get pregnant. Her mother-in-law had always wanted to hold a grandchild, but she was not willing to give in. If she let a concubine give birth to a son now, when the time came for her to bear a son, her son would no longer be the legitimate heir.

Madam Ping could only be thankful that her husband had always stood by her side, insisting that only after having a legitimate child could concubines be allowed to have children. Just when things had quieted down for a while, the mother-in-law started causing trouble again after the New Year. Now it was even worse, not just talking about stopping the medication but directly mentioning that a second branch should be taken for the Heir Apparent.

Resentment flashed in Madam Ping’s eyes. Before, when her mother-in-law talked about stopping the concubines’ medicine, she simply could not accept it. But now that her mother-in-law suggested taking a second branch for the Heir Apparent, it completely chilled her heart. She asked herself, she had been more than dutiful to her mother-in-law, yet the mother-in-law wanted to bring in a second branch to provoke her. The difference between a second branch and a concubine was like heaven and earth. If the Heir Apparent really married a second branch and had a son, there would be no place for her in the Marquis’ household.

As Madam Ping was troubled by this matter, she heard the steady and forceful footsteps. Madam Ping suppressed her bitterness, her face full of smiles as she spoke to the person entering, "You’re back."

Luo Shao smiled and nodded, letting Madam Ping take off his coat for him, changing into casual home clothes. Although there were four concubines in the backyard, the couple’s relationship was still very good, mainly because of Luo Shao’s respect. Although Madam Ping had not given birth in her four years since entering their home, her status was very secure.

While the couple was talking, an old nanny reported from outside, "Heir Apparent, Madam, the Third Young Lady and Miss Zhao have come."

The ’Miss Zhao’ referred to by the old nanny was also a relative of the Bai Family, with the full name Zhao Yuner. She was a distant relative of the Bai Family. This Zhao Yuner was enchantingly beautiful, with a sweet mouth and adept at winning favor. As soon as she arrived at Marquis Jingning’s Residence, she gained Lady Bai’s favor and stayed by her side, claiming the need for someone to talk to. In fact, Madam Ping was well aware of her mother-in-law’s intentions; this Zhao Yuner was definitely the second branch her mother-in-law had prepared for the Heir Apparent.

Luo Mingzhu smiled and greeted, "Brother, sister-in-law."