Chapter 557 - 165 Banquet_5
Mei Xiang quickly reached into her sleeve and pulled out a small vial, poured out a pill, and then poured a cup of hot water for Princess Yongning. All of these were fetus-preserving medicine. Having just married into the Li Family, she couldn’t openly brew medicine, so Princess Yongning had people make these pills in advance for easy consumption before this.
She was exceedingly cautious and careful with the child in her belly. Afraid that even the slightest mishap would occur, first because she truly cherished this child she had with Shen Yurong, and second, if there were any complications, she was afraid the matter wouldn’t stay hidden. Should the Li Family learn of this, she didn’t know what the consequences would be. Although she relied on Prince Cheng and Empress Dowager Liu, and they wouldn’t dare move against her directly, Princess Yongning was still frightened by the thought of their covert sabotage.
In the Li Family, she was ultimately alone.
"Is the wine ready?" Princess Yongning asked.
"It is ready, Your Highness."
Come evening, when Li Xian returned to the room, Yongning would drink another cup of wedding wine with him. After drinking this cup, Li Xian would become unconscious. When the next day arrived, he would believe that they had consummated their marriage and everything had come to an end.
"He really is getting off easy," Princess Yongning huffed lightly.
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