The Exiled Villainess and Her Shopping Dimension

Chapter 234

He still wasn’t quite willing, but he understood why it had to be Yueqian. It was because the methods for cultivating these herbs came from her. The techniques for concocting medicine also stemmed from her experiments. There were many other contributions she made as well, like the establishment of the Agricultural Association and the hospital. These ideas fascinated everyone. Even the Hu Region specifically mentioned that they wanted to exchange ideas with the person who came up with these concepts.

It was an honor, a significant accolade. Even the Wang said that henceforth, Yueqian would become the second-ranking lady for sure. She would have a status equal to that of the first furen of a high-ranking noble, a position equivalent to that of a concubine of the king. In the future, once she entered the palace, the only person she would need to bow to would be the Empress.

Although they didn’t see the immediate benefits of this position, the Wang stated that once they obtained the title, they would understand how special it was to wield power in the Bai Region. Thus, he instructed them to perform well at the upcoming inter-Region exchange conference.

"I’m just worried about you. If even we understand how great an opportunity this is, how could the Crown Prince not? If things continue smoothly like this, what would they gain? They will definitely stir up trouble," Mu Heng said irritably. Yueqian could only smile slightly.

She hadn’t expected Mu Heng’s thoughts to align so closely with hers, and with many others as well. After learning that envoys from the Hu Region were coming, an announcement was suddenly made for all the consorts and women from high-ranking families to participate in a grand merit-making ceremony at the Divine Power Temple. Yueqian, already aware of the plan, knew who was behind it. However, the event was not as straightforward as it seemed.

In reality, this was a ruse planned by the Crown Prince’s faction to assassinate. They had received intelligence from spies in the Hu Region about the upcoming visit. Thus, they devised a scheme to target the Second Prince’s supporters, specifically the eldest young miss of the Chang family.

This was because she was the eldest young miss of a high-ranking family that supported the Second Prince, and was the fiancée of the Region’s deputy general, effectively the right hand of the Wang. They intended to use this event to eliminate her quietly and then pin the blame on some other family. It was likely that they would blame the pregnant Yueqian.

In the plan mentioned by the Second Prince’s consort, it was clearly stated that this was not a request for cooperation but rather a way to save her life. Although Yueqian was displeased with the wording, she couldn’t deny that participating in this plan was necessary. If she didn’t participate, not only would she be at risk, but others in the Second Prince’s faction might also be affected.

Therefore, this trip to the temple was a matter of using covert schemes and hidden plans, bringing out their skills and fighting with all their might!

During this tense time, many people began preparing their own plans. Yueqian had received everything she needed and just had to prepare for the journey to worship the Bodhisattva. Meanwhile, Mu Heng was very worried. Although the temple was the same one visited by men, the women had to separate to worship Guanyin. During this time apart from his wife, Mu Heng kept advising her to be careful.

Yueqian had a new dress made from silk bestowed by His Majesty. It was pure white with beautiful embroidery. The fabric was so fine that she wanted to use it as a diaper for her baby, though such misuse would likely result in execution. Instead, she had it made into a maternity gown, ensuring her child would enjoy a bit of comfort.

Her belly wasn’t very large yet. In addition, Yue Qian didn’t eat indiscriminately. Although she was eating more nutritiously, she radiated an aura that didn’t resemble a pregnant woman at all.

Wearing the white silk gown bestowed by the king, her elegance could easily lead people to mistake her for a consort of some palace or a high-ranking concubine of His Majesty. Fortunately, her beauty was distinctly that of the Du Region. If not for her clear and unique beauty, people would surely have been even more mistaken.

“If something happens, you must save yourself first, do you understand?”

“I understand.”

“You know, don’t you, that many high-ranking people are watching for a chance to strike at us? They are also skilled in plotting behind our backs,” Mu Heng continued to warn her, as if Yueqian had never been part of the upper class before. Of course, the beautiful woman didn’t reveal her true background. She merely nodded and thanked him quietly.

The husband and wife walked hand in hand on the day of the event. Yueqian had her hair neatly tied up, adorned with just a few accessories, all of which were royal gifts.

People weren’t surprised, as she didn’t have much money left after helping Red Earth City. The Emperor, the Second Prince, the Wang, and even the Crown Prince had to reward her for assisting their people.

Although Yueqian would have preferred receiving money, she didn’t mind accepting the valuable items they gave her. One day, she might sell them for gold in the system or use them to avoid spending her own money.

Her outfit was slightly different from others because it was tailored specifically for a pregnant woman, ensuring it wasn’t too tight around her belly while allowing comfortable movement. The hem was not cumbersome to avoid any danger. Therefore, her shoes were more visible compared to others.. The sleeves, though long, had small buttons to prevent them from getting in the way of eating, which could cause choking or make food dirty.

Even though the dress was designed with pregnancy in mind, its beauty was also considered. As everyone was dressed in white, many women used white, silver, or even gold threads to enhance their outfits.

Yueqian did the same, but she didn’t let the embroidery overpower the dress. The design she created featured floral patterns with vines winding around. Naturally, the embroidery was also white like the dress, but it did not overshadow the original fabric in any way.

This intricate design would only be noticeable in sunlight, where it would shimmer slightly, a technique known as white glitter thread embroidery. This skill was not common knowledge among artisans, so Yueqian provided the special threads herself. If possible, this glitter thread business might become popular.

It was evident from the frequent glances she received from other women. How could beauty be separated from women? Even in the era she came from, makeup with glitter was common, so why not clothes with glittering threads?

"Governor of Red Earth City, pleased to meet you again," a young woman suddenly spoke up without any preamble.

She had been walking ahead but slowed her pace upon seeing the newcomers. The beauty’s small hand clutched her servant’s arm. Yueqian glanced briefly and understood. Normally, servants weren’t allowed at such events unless they were from noble families or consorts. This meant that Yueqian couldn’t bring anyone to assist her, and this was why Mu Heng was so worried.

The woman who greeted them first must be the esteemed eldest young miss of the Wei family. Yueqian recognized her because she had once spoken about her husband without caring that Yueqian was present. Moreover, she spoke as if she wanted to become his principal wife in Yueqian’s place. Yueqian hadn’t expected that today the other woman would initiate a greeting. This surprised her somewhat. Who would have thought that a woman so high and mighty would greet a man first?

Mu Heng had never known the other woman before. He raised an eyebrow slightly in surprise and glanced at his beautiful wife. Seeing only a weary smile, he understood something.

Perhaps his wife and this woman didn’t get along. Naturally, if his wife disliked her, she was his enemy as well. Thus, his reply was curt and distant.

“Pleased to meet you,” he responded as the other party had said, but showed no desire to continue the conversation. He didn’t even care to ask her name.

Miss Wei Mudan was momentarily taken aback. Since she was born, she had never received such an indifferent look. Everyone knew she was the eldest young miss of the Wei family, a high-ranking family whose leaders always held important government positions. Therefore, everyone liked to flatter her, hoping to become close friends and perhaps receive guidance that could lead to a prominent official position in the future.

Furthermore, there was no need to mention her father’s status, her own beauty alone could captivate anyone. Many times, even the princes and the Emperor had hinted to her father about bringing her into the palace.

Fortunately, her mother held a high-ranking title, which gave the daughters of Furen Wei the right to choose whether to serve in the palace or marry someone of their choice. Not even her father could decide this for her. This is why the highly qualified Wei Mudan had not yet been married off. It wasn’t for a lack of matchmakers; rather, she simply hadn’t found anyone to her liking.

However, Mu Heng’s manner didn’t make her feel disdain at all. On the contrary, Wei Mudan found it inexplicably enjoyable. His indifferent expression and dignified manners were exactly what she thought a man worthy of her should be!

If the other person liked her only for her beautiful face or pursued her because of her status as the Wei family head, Wei Mudan wouldn’t feel valued at all. Moreover, she saw those men as frivolous and easily pleased, not discerning enough to be suitable as her husband.

The Governor of Red Earth City was difficult to win over, but if she could capture his heart, it would be like winning an important chess move. Such a victory deserved to be praised.

Wei Mudan looked at Furen Mu, who was pregnant. She hadn’t expected the other woman to be so quick. The first time she saw the Governor of Red Earth City, the other party had already taken her one step ahead. Who would have thought that Wei Mudan’s rival would be so strong and fortunate?

The young woman smirked maliciously. So what if she was pregnant? She could lose the baby just as easily, or if she kept it, they could still be dealt with later. Wei Mudan knew many ways to handle people. As the eldest young miss of the Wei family, her life hadn’t been easy.

However, Wei Mudan also despised the exiled eldest young miss of the Qin family. Although she was the exiled eldest young miss, Yueqian had done everything necessary to achieve her goals.

"First, I must congratulate you, Eldest Young Miss Qin. The child in your womb is truly fortunate to have the chance to visit the temple and pray to the Bodhisattva while still in the womb," Wei Mudan smiled slightly as she complimented Yueqian.

However, instead of addressing Yueqian as Furen Mu like everyone else, she used " Eldest Young Miss Qin," indicating her refusal to recognize Yueqian as Mu Heng’s principal wife.

Moreover, her flowery language almost made people laugh. How could this unborn child be considered lucky? It had already caused its mother so much hardship, working tirelessly and risking miscarriage or even death. Thus, this wasn’t a compliment but a veiled insult. Yueqian understood the hidden meaning, but whether she cared or not depended on the former villainess’s mindset.

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