I Married a Disabled Prince in Prison

Chapter 88

How could Xie Siya admit to such behavior? "Your Highness, I really did wait for you for more than five years, truly! You can't wrong me like this." She glared at Yan Shuixin with malice. "It must be her, she's poisoning your mind..."

"Miss Xie is really good at slinging mud." It was Fang Yi who spoke up; he couldn't stand by any longer. "Under the orders of Your Highness, I've been paying some attention to the movements of the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence. You've been scrutinizing at least ten suitors a month for over five years. Last month, didn't a matchmaker bring a stack of portraits of young talents into the Marquis's residence for you to choose from? There are no secrets in the world, Miss Xie. Please don't falsely accuse the future Princess An."

Xiao Yeheng didn't even give Xie Siya a glance. "Did you hear me clearly? You can leave."

Those matchmaking sessions were always kept secretive by her father, with lavish spending to cover it up. Xie Siya didn't expect Xiao Yeheng to have such detailed information. Her face turned pale with a mixture of anger and fear. "No. I'm not leaving. King An, unless you agree not to strip my father of his title and compensate me for the years of youth I've lost. Otherwise, I'll go to the court..."

"Feel free to go to court." Xiao Yeheng smirked indifferently. "If my brother knew what you said back then, it'll only make things worse for your family."

Xie Siya immediately remembered Xiao Yeheng's disfigured face, was the result of saving Emperor Xiao Jing. Filing a lawsuit would only be seeking death. "I won't sue, I misspoke. King An, please consider the fact that I'm already twenty-three and still unmarried. While my peer's children are running around everywhere, it has been difficult for me for many years..."

"To treat me as a backup and still have the nerve to talk about difficulty." Xiao Yeheng was especially sarcastic, waving his hand. "Throw her out!"

Two guards grabbed Xie Siya's arms and dragged her out. Tears started streaming down her face. "I won't leave! King An, I don't want compensation anymore, I just beg you not to strip my father of his title..."

"It's too noisy," Xiao Yeheng frowned.

Understanding his meaning, the guard stuffed the cloth bundle meant for muffling Rui'er into Xie Siya's mouth, rendering her unable to speak, only able to make muffled sounds.

Rui'er didn't dare to continue pleading with King An; if the master couldn't do it, as a maid, she certainly couldn't. She could only tremble as she followed behind and left together.

Xiao Yeheng sat down on the chair next to Yan Shuixin. When he looked at her, a hint of gentleness appeared on his cold face. "Xin'er, was our baby well-behaved today? Did it cause you any trouble?"

Yan Shuixin, who had been silent, snorted coldly. "Why don't you ask him/her? Don't ask me."

"Thank you for your hard work, Xin'er." Xiao Yeheng's eyes were full of tenderness. "I can't bear to see you suffer. If I could, I'd take your place."

"Alright then." Yan Shuixin gently caressed her slightly protruding abdomen. "Let's put the baby in your belly."

Fang Yi and the other guards and maids couldn't help but want to laugh.

Xiao Yeheng was slightly taken aback. "I don't have that ability."

"I'm just teasing you." Yan Shuixin smiled when she saw him taking it seriously.

"Xin'er, you are so beautiful." Xiao Yeheng couldn't help but be mesmerized by her smile.

"Baby, your dad is really handsome." Yan Shuixin also praised him back.