Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
If Qin Zhenzhen had truthfully told the magistrateâs wife that she and Su Bin shared a room, it could have spelled serious trouble. It was highly likely that the lascivious Crown Prince would immediately feign illness and devise a scheme to lure Qin Zhenzhen back to the capital.
However, a different predicament still loomed ahead.
Qin Zhenzhen didnât dwell on it too much and responded calmly, âDonât fret about that. Extracting information from me isnât that simple.â
This incident had taught Qin Zhenzhen that despite these women appearing gentle and delicate, they were anything but simple. Fortunately, she wasnât a n?IVe girl who would divulge that she had consummated her marriage with Su Bin.
Su Bin nonchalantly reminded her, âBut you did reveal one secret. We wonât be having children anytime soon.â
It was only then that Qin Zhenzhen realized that the lecherous Crown Prince wouldnât care whether she was a virgin or not. As long as she remained childless, he would continue to harbor intentions toward her.
In essence, she had been outwitted by the magistrateâs wife.
Nevertheless, even if she had said nothing about contraception, the outcome might have been the same. In any case, the absence of children presented its own set of problems.
Qin Zhenzhen had a throbbing headache. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
It wasnât feasible for her to bear a child with Su Bin in such a short span. However, they needed to find a solution at this point.
Qin Zhenzhen couldnât help but glance at Su Bin. âHow do you propose we handle this situation?â
Su Bin had an idea. âOne option is to feign pregnancy.â
âAnd?â
âThen we pretend to have an accident, and then the child is gone.â
Qin Zhenzhen was silent for a long time.
Pretending to be pregnant seemed like a viable solution, but it was clear that this method couldnât be used repeatedly. Furthermore, Qin Zhenzhen had just informed the magistrateâs wife that they were using contraception, so if they suddenly had a child, it might raise suspicions. There was the risk that they would doubt the authenticity of the pregnancy and even suspect Su Bin, potentially exposing the secrets he was concealing.
As the Crown Prince, even if he had lost his virility, those around him were unlikely to be inept. If they investigated Su Bin due to suspicions surrounding this matter, it wouldnât be impossible for them to uncover some traces of his intelligence network.
Su Bin ventured quietly, âDo you think it might seem suspicious if we feign a pregnancy and then a sudden âaccident!?â
âActually, Iâm not entirely convinced itâs a good idea either. What if weââ
Qin Zhenzhen felt a bit uneasy. âWhat do you have in mind?â
Was Su Bin taking this opportunity to suggest that they should expedite their attempts to have a child? She hadnât fully thought this through!
Su Bin responded, âWe could avoid going to the capital in the future. I wonât participate in the capital examination either.â
âWe could move back to the countryside or reside in Meijiang Prefecture City.â
âI donât believe that the wretched Crown Prince can track us down if we live a secluded life in the countryside.â
Qin Zhenzhen gazed at Su Bin in astonishment. âAre you serious?â
Su Bin nodded resolutely. âYes, I genuinely believe itâs the best course of action.â
âWhat about your aspiration to make a name on the Golden List and honor your fatherâs legacy?â
Su Bin spoke calmly, âPeopleâs priorities can shift. I believe this is the most prudent way to avoid a direct confrontation with the Crown Prince.â
Qin Zhenzhenâs emotions were in turmoil.
Was Su Bin genuinely willing to forgo the opportunity to achieve recognition on the Golden List for her?
Why couldnât she take that next step with Su Bin?
However, even if she were willing to take that step, was it appropriate to have a child at the age of 15 or 16?
Perhaps waiting for at least another year would be a wiser choice!
That despicable Crown Prince! Qin Zhenzhen sighed and said, âLet me reconsider this.â
âLetâs get some rest for now..â