Lu Ze didn't leave after all. He lay down next to Qi Yuning with his clothes on. It was the same as before, but they always looked at Lingling who was sleeping beside them.

But today, there is no Lingling.

Just the two of them.

The fragrance of the stacks and orchids intertwined, and the sound of spring raindrops could be heard outside. Qi Yuning said, "It's raining again."

Lu Ze hummed and said, "There's a lot of spring rain this year."

The two chatted idly.

Qi Yuning thought she could fall asleep, but she became more and more awake due to nervousness. She could even hear the thumping sound coming from Lu Ze's heart.

The spring rain outside was getting heavier. Qi Yuning said slowly, "I don't know if it's raining in North City right now. This is Lu Yun's first time in North City. The spring weather in North City is not something that people can endure..."

When Lu Ze heard Qi Yuning mention Lu Yun, he whispered, "Why are you bringing him up?"

"After all, she's my ex-fiancé..."

Before the word "husband" came out, it was swallowed up by Lu Ze's red lips.

Lu Ze's kiss was very affectionate. The sound of spring rain outside was like small beads falling to the ground, covering up the ambiguous sounds in the room.

Qi Yuning felt her whole body go limp, and her hands and feet, which had always been cold, felt warm. She had never known that a kiss between two people could be so wonderful.

After a long time, with both of their faces flushed, Lu Ze finally let go of Qi Yuning, and Qi Yuning was able to breathe freely.

Lu Zelou hugged Qi Yuning tightly and sighed slightly, "If you and I were engaged today, I wouldn't want to endure it any longer."

Qi Yuning understood what Lu Ze meant. Her ears turned red, and she pretended to fall asleep in Lu Ze's arms without saying anything.

Seeing Qi Yuning pretending to sleep, Lu Ze chuckled and tucked her hair behind her ears, then hugged her tightly and fell asleep together.

…

The second day of February.

It is the most lively Flower Goddess Festival for girls in Shengjing City.

A Ping had just arrived in Shengjing City and had never left the palace. When Qi Yu'an learned that it was a lively day today, he took A Ping to Shengjing City to watch the excitement of the Flower Goddess Festival.

Qi Yuan'an is now a well-known figure in Shengjing City. He supported a beautiful woman to the street, attracting many people's attention.

It was the first time Ah Ping saw the bustling streets of Shengjing City. "I didn't know the Shengjing Flower Goddess Festival was this lively."

Qi Yu'an nodded and said, "There will be a Hundred Flower Gods Parade later, where unmarried women will dress up as flower gods and scatter flowers."

Aping gently stroked her belly, worried that too many people would harm the fetus.

"Who is the woman next to Prince Qi?"

"He looks a bit like Prince Lu?"

"I don't think so, but she is indeed a great beauty."

The ladies and daughters who came to the street to join in the fun were all talking about the beauty next to Qi Yu'an.

"She doesn't look like Master Lu, but more like Master Lu's daughter. Little Princess Lingling looks a lot like her."

"I said I've never seen Princess Qi pregnant. How could such a big daughter suddenly appear? Could this little Princess Lingling be this girl's daughter?"

"That's possible. We don't remember Princess Qi being pregnant."

"But didn't Princess Pingrou say that she witnessed the birth of Princess Lingling herself?"

"During the situation at that time, it's possible that Princess Pingrou was trying to help Princess Qi out. We have never seen Princess Qi pregnant before."

Qin Yuli listened to everyone's discussion, clenched her hands, and looked at the girl Aping beside Qi Yuan with burning eyes. She did look similar to Lingling.

Maybe she is Lingling's biological mother.

Seeing more and more people looking at Ah Ping, Qi Yu'an held Ah Ping in his arms and said, "Are you going back?"

Seeing the Hundred Flowers Parade approaching, Ah Ping smiled and said, "Let's wait a little longer."

"Prince Qi."

"Your Highness!"

When Qi Yu'an heard the Crown Prince's voice, he bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

Seeing Ah Ping standing there stiffly, Qi Yu'an said to her, "Ah Ping, this is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Ah Ping looked up at Zhao Chong in front of her, and was stunned for a long moment before she bowed and said, "Your Highness."

Zhao Chong lowered his eyes to glance at Ah Ping and said with a smile, "Prince Qi is so lucky, congratulations."

A Ping looked at Zhao Chong's kind face. He was much gentler than she had imagined. It was impossible for her not to resent having her identity taken away from her, but A Ping also knew very well that she could not hate Zhao Chong.

When they were switched, Zhao Chong was just a baby. Although Zhao Chong took away her life, she couldn't blame Zhao Chong.

Qi Yu'an smiled and said, "I heard that the Crown Prince has also decided on a Crown Princess. Congratulations."

Zhao Chong looked into A Ping's eyes and said, "This girl must be Ze'er's sister. They look a bit similar."

Qi Yu'an said, "I don't think they are that similar, they just have peach blossom eyes."

Zhao Chong looked at Aping deeply. A few days ago, he learned that Qi Yuan was determined to marry a mountain girl as his princess. He thought Qi Yuan was crazy. But today, he saw that Aping was indeed a pretty girl.

Seeing Zhao Chong looking at her, Ah Ping whispered to Qi Yu'an, "Your Highness, I want to leave."

Qi Yu'an said to Zhao Chong, "Your Highness, Ping is pregnant and it's not good for her to stay outside for long. We'll take our leave now."

Zhao Chong nodded and said, "Yes."

After returning to the palace, Ping drank a glass of warm water and calmed down.

Qi Yu'an looked at A Ping and said, "A Ping, why are you so afraid of His Highness?"

Ah Ping raised her eyes and looked at Qi Yu'an: "I am not afraid of Your Highness."

Qi Yu'an looked into Ah Ping's eyes, and seeing that she was hiding something, he guessed, "Is your identity related to His Highness?"

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