Lin Yuwei swallowed the words at the tip of her tongue and put them back. In her opinion, Chu Chenyi had already changed his heart.
As soon as she became pregnant, Chu Chenyi couldn't wait to get involved with those messy women outside. It was better to see Chu Chenyi's true colors earlier and wake herself up sooner, rather than waiting until she fell deeply in love with Chu Chenyi and couldn't extricate herself, and then realized what kind of person he was.
At least now, seeing Chu Chenyi's true colors earlier would prevent her from harboring any unrealistic fantasies.
Perhaps this outcome was the best for her. At least she had a child to accompany her, which was better than having nothing.
"Sister Feng Jin, I understand what you're saying, but... but I don't want to trust Chu Chenyi again, to continue to have illusions about him, and to be disappointed again and again. In the end, it's myself who gets hurt. It's better for me and the child if I see clearly now."
Lin Yuwei reached out and caressed her swollen abdomen, a smile of contentment appearing on her lips. With a child, she had no other wishes in this life.
"Sister Feng Jin, perhaps I once fantasized about receiving my husband's love, but after experiencing so much, I have already seen it very clearly. Love and affection are all ethereal and intangible things. Now, with this child, I am already satisfied and no longer have any other desires."
Feng Jin sighed helplessly. Even an upright official finds it hard to settle family disputes, let alone matters of the heart. These were inherently between two people, and as an outsider, she naturally found it difficult to intervene.
As the saying goes, a forcibly twisted melon is not sweet. If the two of them had no feelings for each other, forcing them together would only lead to mutual dislike.
If they had separated before the birth of this child, she would have wholeheartedly agreed. But now, the situation had completely changed. With this child in between, they already had an unbreakable connection.
"Then you want..."
Feng Jin was about to ask clearly, but before the words could leave her mouth, Lin Yuwei interrupted her directly.
"No... I will not divorce him!" Lin Yuwei said decisively. Her marriage to Chu Chenyi was bestowed by the Empress Dowager.
From the moment they got married, she and Chu Chenyi were tightly bound together, and the Pingyang Marquis's mansion was also implicated. Their affairs were no longer just their own; every move they made involved everyone.
Therefore, she had long since understood. She had lived a pampered life in her first half of her life, protected and doted on by her father and mother.
But now she had grown up. She had to live for the Pingyang Marquis's mansion and protect it.
As long as she steadily occupied the position of Princess Jing, or even became the most noble Empress, the glory of the Pingyang Marquis's mansion would continue.
"Sister Feng Jin, I must firmly hold onto the position of Princess Jing. This child in my womb is my final bargaining chip and the future glory of the Pingyang Marquis's mansion."
Since she could not receive her husband's wholehearted love, she might as well not have it. In the days to come, she would focus solely on protecting her own glory.
"Alright... everything as you wish..."
At least she still had some aspirations in her heart now, and hitting obstacles would give her the motivation to live, which was better than being disheartened and not caring about anything.
Feng Jin gave Lin Yuwei a few more instructions, telling her to rest well, and then slowly stood up and left.
After leaving the room, Feng Jin went directly to the front hall. Chu Chenyi, who had been waiting there, eagerly rushed forward when he saw Feng Jin appear, bombarding her with questions.
He was only asking about Lin Yuwei's condition and how the child in her womb was doing, asking each question two or three times before he was satisfied.
"Mother and child are safe for now."
"What do you mean, 'for now'? What will happen later? Will they be unsafe?"
As this thought arose, Chu Chenyi's heart trembled as if he had lost something, appearing completely distraught.
"Women who are pregnant are naturally delicate and their emotions are unstable, making them even more prone to anxiety. As soon as she became pregnant, you couldn't wait to mingle with other women. And she witnessed it with her own eyes. Anyone else in this situation would be furious!"
"Moreover... moreover, she is pregnant now. How can she withstand such stimulation? Naturally, she would be furious, which caused her to miscarry and lead to her severe abdominal pain. Fortunately, the treatment was timely, and there is no major problem for now!"
Feng Jin deliberately exaggerated the situation to evoke a sense of guilt in Chu Chenyi, as a man's guilt could be the greatest weapon for a woman.
After all, she was like a sister to Lin Yuwei, and she couldn't bear to see Lin Yuwei continue to be sad day after day. If she remained disheartened, it would be a great harm to both the child and her body.
She would help as much as she could; she couldn't just watch Lin Yuwei fall deeper and deeper.
As expected, Chu Chenyi's face turned pale upon hearing this, his eyes filled with unconcealable panic.
His lips also turned slightly pale, and he opened them slightly: "How is she now?"
From beginning to end, Chu Chenyi's constant mention was of Lin Yuwei, rarely mentioning the child in her womb, which showed that Lin Yuwei had already occupied a significant position in his heart.
Feng Jin lowered her eyes slightly, putting on a sorrowful demeanor: "Her emotions have stabilized for now, but she is still preoccupied and it's difficult to resolve her thoughts for a while. I am also worried... I'm just worried if her body can hold up if this continues!"
As expected, as soon as these words were spoken, Chu Chenyi could no longer sit still. He stood up abruptly, clenching his fists at his sides, and took a step as if to rush out, but then he retracted his foot after taking a step.
The reason Lin Yuwei was like this was all because of him. She must be furious now. If he went to her rashly, he wouldn't be able to resolve her inner turmoil, but instead, he would make her angrier.
With this thought, Chu Chenyi slowly withdrew the steps he had intended to take forward.
Finally, his gaze fell on Feng Jin, and he looked at her as if she were a life-saving straw, unwilling to let go.
"I... what should I do now?"
Feng Jin was a little stunned by his question. What should he do? She didn't know either. Why was he suddenly asking her this question?