The Second Aunt took the medicine bottle and immediately understood, deeply admiring Lily Evans's cleverness.
Although this bottle is also a sterilization medicine, its effect is different—it works on men. If Marquis Weiyuan takes it, he'll lose his ability to have children, but it won't harm either of the sisters' bodies.
The Second Aunt carefully put away the medicine bottle, then heard Lily Evans say, "Once the Marquis has taken enough doses for the effect to kick in, find a suitable opportunity to reveal the drugging. Remember, your job is just to expose it discreetly—let the Marquis investigate the rest himself."
Lily Evans pictured the faces of Marquis Weiyuan and Madam Lou—these two, driven by selfish desires, almost killed her mother. She smiled faintly: "I trust the Marquis's abilities. He'll definitely discover that Madam Lou was behind the sterilization medicine. As for her motive, it's obvious—she doesn't want him to have more children, which threatens her status. The Marquis isn't a fool; he'll figure out why his wife went to such lengths to give him sterilization medicine."
Lily Evans chuckled softly, lowering her head to stroke her palm. "Let’s see how that couple turns on each other and starts tearing each other apart."
After listening, the Second Aunt looked at Lily Evans, genuine fear flickering in her eyes. She bowed her head and said, "Yes, Mistress. I’ll handle it right away."
Then, cloaked in her cape, the Second Aunt quietly left the Prince’s Manor and took the sterilization medicine back to the Marquis Valor Estate.
There were people in the Marquis Valor Estate arranged by Alexander Hayes, so it was easy to swap the male sterilization medicine with the one Madam Lou had.
After settling matters at the Marquis Valor Estate, Lily Evans pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling a bit tired. She sat by the bed, keeping Mrs. Penny with her for a chat. Soon, Belle came in, looking like she had something to say.
Lily Evans sent Mrs. Penny off to rest and dismissed the other attendants before finally starting her conversation with Belle.
Belle’s belly was quite round, but she still looked slender and moved nimbly. She sat down and reported, "Princess Consort, the plantation has been fully cleared, the houses for workers are built, the wells are ready, and the mountain fields are all prepared. We can start planting spices right away!"
Lily Evans smiled approvingly. "Well done! You’ve moved faster than I expected. Belle, thank you for your hard work. Please arrange for Uncle George’s family to move to the plantation as soon as possible."
"Yes, Princess Consort," Belle nodded, then asked, "Um, should Ellie Wang go too?"
"Ellie...?" Lily Evans pursed her lips. Life at the plantation was dull and monotonous. Adults could pass the time working, but sending a lively girl like Ellie Wang to live among a bunch of old soldiers would be inconvenient, to say the least.
"Maybe we should invite Uncle George’s family to the Prince’s Manor tomorrow and discuss Ellie’s arrangements," Belle suggested.
Lily Evans nodded, smiling. "Belle, you always think of everything—I nearly missed that detail."
Belle replied, "Princess Consort, you’ve got plenty on your plate. Leave these little details to us. If you try to do everything yourself, you’ll wear yourself out!"
Lily Evans laughed. Belle was still so capable and thoughtful—even pregnant, she was worth two regular workers. All Lily’s effort in mentoring her had truly paid off.
The next evening, Belle brought Uncle George’s family to the Prince’s Manor for dinner. Afterwards, they began discussing plans to move to the plantation.
Uncle George’s family was thrilled and full of anticipation when they heard they could work at the plantation.
Lily Evans patted Ellie Wang’s head. "Uncle George, the plantation is pretty remote and full of old soldiers. Maybe it’s better to leave Ellie in the Capital—she could stay at the Prince’s Manor or with Fourth Uncle’s family. Either way, she’ll be well looked after."