The princess regretted it.

Chapter 379 The Quagmire of the Previous World

It was because Wu Changfeng's cousin Liu Qianyi announced that she was pregnant. This news was like a bolt from the blue to Jin An.

She still remembered the second day after marrying into the Marquis's mansion. While serving tea as per custom, she was shocked to discover that Wu Changfeng's childhood sweetheart, his cousin, was actually living there. At that time, Wu Changfeng had sworn a solemn oath, gazing at her with fervent eyes, and categorically assured her that he had absolutely no romantic feelings for Liu Qianyi. His words were so full of sincerity that Jin An could not help but believe him.

But not long after, Liu Qianyi "accidentally" fell into the water and was rescued by Wu Changfeng. As a result, they had a physical encounter. When Jin An learned of this, she felt a surge of rage surge from her heart, completely igniting her rationality. She immediately flew into a rage and insisted on sending Liu Qianyi back to Jinzhou, out of sight, out of mind.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing the news, her mother-in-law, Lady Fan, burst into tears before her, her words filled with helplessness and pleading. Liu Qianyi even cried and threatened to commit suicide, her despair as if she had suffered a profound injustice. And Wu Changfeng, haggard and filled with guilt, plodded to his knees before Jin An, begging for her forgiveness. It was as if the world had fallen. Just then, her third brother arrived with a message from their father, implicitly reminding her that she had sought this marriage herself and, now a married woman, must uphold the virtues of a woman and refrain from harboring jealousy that would disrupt the family.

Jin'an was filled with grievance, tears welling in his eyes, yet he felt helpless. Finally, under Lan Zhu's thoughtful persuasion, he forced himself to swallow his anger and agreed to Wu Changfeng's low-key marriage to Liu Qianyi. Lan Zhu, the equally thoughtful maid, consoled her by informing her that Wu Changfeng had not stayed in Liu Qianyi's room the night she arrived, but had spent the entire night in his study. This news, like a glimmer of light in the cold night, brought a small measure of relief to Jin'an, who had been unable to sleep all night and was filled with resentment.

But when she thought about how she, a princess, had just gotten married and her husband had to take a concubine, Jin An felt like a huge stone was blocking her heart, heavy with anger and resentment. She secretly vowed to teach Wu Changfeng a profound lesson and let him know his limits.

So during that time, she was determined not to allow Wu Changfeng to get close to her, but she couldn't help but send Lan Zhu to keep a close eye on Wu Changfeng's movements. After learning that Wu Changfeng had indeed been staying in the study and had never set foot in Liu Qianyi's room, and that Liu Qianyi was extremely low-key and would never appear in front of her unless absolutely necessary, Jin An's resentment gradually subsided.

When I saw Wu Changfeng again, he had lost a lot of weight. His former high spirits were gone, and he looked listless. When he looked at Jin An, his eyes were full of sadness and loneliness, as if he was hiding endless worries.

The mother-in-law, standing by, very appropriately, began to weep, explaining that her son, once a man of extraordinary talent, had been forced to abandon his ambitions after marrying the princess because of his love for her. Now, having saved his cousin, he had to take a concubine out of duty, which had cost him the princess's favor. He was now depressed and increasingly frustrated.

During that time, Lan Zhu often whispered to Jin An about rumors that were unfavorable to Wu Changfeng, and how the young men in the capital were making fun of him. As Jin An listened, a wave of emotion welled up in his heart, and he secretly thought that perhaps he had really gone too far.

At Lan Zhu's intentional or unintentional suggestion, Jin An gritted his teeth and went to the palace to find his father. He cried and begged, and finally got his father's consent to give Wu Changfeng a chance to serve as an official in the court.

From then on, everyone in the mansion's attitude towards Jin'an took a complete turn, and everyone treated her with the utmost respect. Wu Changfeng was even more considerate and attentive, as if returning to the sweetness of their newlywed days. Her mother-in-law and father-in-law also changed their previous coldness and became more friendly towards her.

This series of changes made Jin'an increasingly value Lanzhu, and he consulted with her on all matters, big and small. Unconsciously, he neglected Zhao Mama, Ziyun, and others. This was because Zhao Mama had initially disagreed with her asking her father for an official position for Wu Changfeng. She had also reminded her that Liu Qianyi's drowning might have been intentional, and suggested that she send Liu Qianyi back to Jinzhou.

But now, Jin An felt that what Madam Zhao said almost created a rift between her and her husband, and she couldn't help but feel a little more distant from Madam Zhao.

Indeed, during that time, Wu Changfeng treated her with meticulous care. If she mentioned a snack or object she'd like to see, he'd always find a way to get it. The servants in the mansion, witnessing their affectionate devotion, were filled with admiration, and Jin'an's heart was filled with joy. Amidst this peaceful and sweet time, Jin'an increasingly believed that Lanzhu was the one he loved most, while Madam Zhao, Ziyun, and others were gradually marginalized.

Who could have imagined that the unexpected would strike so unexpectedly? Just as she was reveling in the tender affection Wu Changfeng had carefully cultivated, she happily believed that her life would continue to flow on in a sweet and peaceful manner. Unexpectedly, a thunderclap exploded – the news that Liu Qianyi was pregnant spread throughout the mansion like wings.

The moment she heard the news, Jin An's mind went blank. She froze in place, completely unable to accept it. Initially, she was filled with skepticism, believing it must be a rumor, deliberately fabricated to disrupt her life. Then, she realized she had been ruthlessly deceived by Wu Changfeng. Furious, she rushed to confront him.

He was just convinced by Wu Changfeng's words, and acknowledged that the reason Wu Changfeng made this mistake was because he did not let him get close to him.

But even so, Jin An still felt a surge of resentment deep within her heart. She was the legitimate princess of the current dynasty, Wu Changfeng's legitimate wife, and yet she had yet to bear children for the Marquisate. How could she allow a concubine to bear children first? Where would her dignity be put?

Encouraged by Lan Zhu, she decided she couldn't let this happen. So she followed Lan Zhu's suggestions and devised a plan to get rid of the bastard. However, Liu Qianyi always seemed to have good luck and was always able to escape danger. Furthermore, these incidents were always brought to the attention of her parents-in-law, revealing her jealousy and intolerance. Because of these incidents, Wu Changfeng began to distance himself from her and ignored her. She began to argue with him, only to be accused by her parents-in-law of being unvirtuous, causing unrest in the family.

She was unwilling to give in, and her temper gradually became more arrogant. She slowly turned into a woman who was deeply trapped in the quagmire of inner-house fighting, full of calculations and resentment. She was immersed in the intricate quagmire of inner-house fighting, completely lost in herself and unable to escape.

"Princess, be careful!" A cry of surprise sounded beside Jin'an. At the same time, a pair of slender and powerful hands tightly grabbed Jin'an's arm.