Chapter 344 Pitiful

Qi Yuxuan could hear everything clearly from inside the room. Outside, they were saying things like, "Hurry up and send someone, quickly summon a doctor."

What's happening outside?

She got up, put on her coat, and opened the door.

Lanxin, who was on night watch at the door, also looked bewildered. "Princess, please wait a moment. This servant will go and ask."

Seeing that Lanxin had left, Qi Yuxuan was no longer sleepy. She had slept too much during the day and was a light sleeper tonight, otherwise she wouldn't have been woken up so quickly.

There is a Western clock in the room; it is only three-quarters past 3:00 AM.

She leisurely turned on the lamp and prepared to finish the book she hadn't finished reading before bed.

The other maids also heard the commotion and are now quickly getting dressed and heading towards Qi Yuxuan's bedroom.

As soon as they stepped outside, they saw that the lights inside were already on. The group exchanged startled glances, and in their hearts, they all began to curse the Wei family. Why couldn't the Wei family just leave things alone at this late hour? Disturbing people's peace and quiet in the dead of night, did they not want the princess to get any rest?!

While thinking, Bihui was the first to stop and asked inside:

"Princess, are you awake? Would you like us to come in and serve you?"

The voice from inside was very gentle: "Come in."

Several maids went in with trepidation, only to find the princess wearing an outer robe, her hair loose, engrossed in reading a book.

The group breathed a sigh of relief. One of them went to fetch two more candlesticks to increase the light, while another went to pour warm water to moisten her mouth.

Another person went to the trunk and took out a thicker fox fur cloak, which he draped over Qi Yuxuan's shoulders.

"Princess, it's chilly at night, please take care of yourself."

Qi Yuxuan hummed in agreement, then suddenly, as if remembering something, she said:

"By the way, if Sister Zheng sends any messages in the next few days, be sure to give them to me immediately."

After seeing her off outside the inner city of Kuncheng, Zheng Yanling headed back to the capital. Upon her return, she wrote to her mother in the capital and also to Zheng Yanling, hoping to inform them of her impending return as soon as possible.

Zheng Yanling had only recently left Kunming, so she should receive the letter soon and reply immediately.

Bi Sui nodded hurriedly: "Of course, I even sent someone to the post station to inquire this afternoon."

The four of them, master and servants, talked about the plot of the book and what they had seen and heard at the Wei family's house during the day. A while passed, but neither Lanxin nor Aunt Meng returned.

Aunt Meng is old and a light sleeper. She heard the noise and went out before Qi Yuxuan could get up.

Qi Yuxuan realized something was wrong.

Then she remembered that Qi Jun was also staying at the Wei family's house temporarily tonight, and she couldn't concentrate on reading the book in front of her.

"Help me with my hair and makeup, I'll go take a look at the front."

“Princess…” Bi Sui hesitated, “It’s so late, why don’t we wait a little longer?”

In two hours, it will be dawn. It's the coldest outside right now. What if someone gets sick from the cold if they go out?

Qi Yuxuan had already stood up. "You can come with me. Nothing will happen."

Half an hour later, the three of them, master and servants, who had tidied themselves up, left the courtyard, caught up with a passing maid, asked her what had happened to the Wei family, and led them over to see for themselves.

When the maid saw that it was the princess, she was both surprised and flustered. She stammered and babbled, but couldn't explain the situation clearly. She had no choice but to keep her head down and obediently lead the way.

Qi Yuxuan's heart sank little by little.

The maidservant mentioned the distinguished guest and the Fifth Miss, which sparked many speculations in her mind.

Wei Qingqing, who came to see her that afternoon, was she setting her sights on Qi Jun?

At night, the Wei family would light lamps every three to five steps, so it wasn't too dark. Qi Yuxuan thought to herself as the group walked quickly and soon arrived at a brightly lit courtyard.

Just by looking at the exterior decorations, this place is in no way inferior to the small courtyard where Qi Yuxuan is temporarily staying, and she has gained a lot of understanding of the Wei family's wealth.

Two Qilin Guards stood guard at the entrance. Upon seeing Qi Yuxuan, they immediately bowed and greeted her. One of them, the more lively one, who often followed the Crown Prince, took the initiative to ask why the princess was out at night.

Qi Yuxuan truthfully said, "I couldn't sleep because of the noise outside. I sent someone to investigate, but they didn't return for a long time, so I thought I'd come and see what happened myself."

A suspicious embarrassment immediately crossed the young man's face, mainly because they really didn't know whether they should say it or not.

Sensing their predicament, Qi Yuxuan didn't linger and went straight inside.

There were many people standing in the courtyard, among whom Qi Jun was naturally the most popular. In front of him stood two middle-aged men who were crying and apologizing, as well as several Wei family women wiping away tears.

Qi Yuxuan entered without being announced, which startled everyone.

Wei Kangshi reacted the fastest, stepping forward first to try and brush Qi Yuxuan off:

"Princess, why have you come at this time? It's all my fault for not teaching them properly, letting those wicked servants make a ruckus and disturb your sleep."

"Quickly, someone, send the princess back at once!"

Qi Yuxuan immediately realized that Wei Kangshi's anxious appearance was because she didn't want her to know and wanted to get rid of her as soon as possible.

As for Lanxin and Aunt Meng, we didn't see them here. They were probably detained by Madam Wei Kang and not allowed to go back and report.

Qi Yuxuan looked up and met Qi Jun's gaze. Qi Jun's face was pale, and he only smiled when he saw her.

So tonight's events really turned out exactly as she had predicted? Was it because the Wei family coveted a position as a concubine in the Eastern Palace and sent someone to the Crown Prince's bed?

But judging from the sad expressions of these women wiping away tears, it doesn't seem like they were crying tears of joy after the event was over. So what happened?

Qi Yuxuan suppressed the sour feeling that arose in her heart due to suspicion. If Qi Jun really had something with Wei Qingqing... it had nothing to do with her. Anyway, the marriage was not settled yet, so why was she in such a hurry?

Just then, the tightly closed door was opened from the inside, and an elderly doctor came out. He didn't recognize the Crown Prince and went straight to Lady Wei Kang and Lord Wei before speaking with a solemn expression:

"I'm afraid your fifth young lady is not doing well. The broken bone has damaged her lungs and heart. I have already sealed her heart meridian with silver needles, but it would be best if she could hold ginseng in her mouth to prolong her life. Ideally, it should be an old ginseng that is over a hundred years old. I wonder if your household has any prepared?"

After a few words, the already gloomy and miserable young Master Wei turned even more ashen-faced. His voice trembled as he asked his elderly mother beside him:

"Mother, is there any old ginseng left at home? I only have one daughter, Qingqing. Mother, please save Qingqing..."

Before Madam Wei Kang could speak, Madam Wei Er, standing to the side, burst into tears, crying out in anguish, "My child... my poor, wretched child! How could you be so pitiful, suffering so much at such a young age... Waaah..."

She cried as she tried to rush into the room, but was held back by the maids who were on high alert.

Those who didn't know the truth would really think that Miss Wei had suffered an undeserved disaster and was very pitiful.