Song Xibai didn't want to believe it.

But she couldn't help but believe it.

Granny Ding spoke with great detail, even specifying the exact time.

Even if you're making up a lie, there's no need to make up this one.

The Crown Prince is really in trouble!

Song Xibai felt a sharp pain in her heart, so painful that she couldn't breathe.

She clutched her clothes tightly, her face turning ashen in an instant.

The world spun around me, and I felt like I was about to collapse at any moment.

However, at that moment, a series of spasms and contractions in her abdomen pulled her back to her senses.

no!

I can't just give up like this.

child……

Song Xibai moved her hand to her abdomen and gently stroked it.

My vision gradually stabilized, and I could hear sounds again.

"Master! Master, what's wrong? Don't scare me! I'll go get Miss Dingxiang right away!"

Wei Hong was so anxious she was about to cry, and she stomped her foot, ready to run outside.

"etc!"

Song Xibai spoke up and called out to her.

“I’m fine, I can still bear it. Go and call Yue Zhuangtou first, then call Dingxiang and Doctor Sun.”

After she finished speaking, she looked up and stared at Granny Ding.

"Until the matter is clarified, please stay here for the time being, Granny Ding."

Her gaze was sharp as a knife, causing Granny Ding to tremble involuntarily and find herself unable to utter a word of refusal.

Wei Hong dashed out in a flash, not even bothering to search, and called out a few times in the courtyard to summon Commander Yue. Then she rushed to the neighboring courtyard to call Ding Xiang and Physician Sun.

Upon seeing Commander Yue enter, Song Xibai immediately gave the order.

"Keep Ding Mama and her entourage under guard, keep them in separate places, and forbid them from speaking or communicating. Then, question them one by one and find out exactly what happened to the Crown Prince's disappearance!"

Commander Yue paused, his expression changed, and he glared angrily at Granny Ding.

After all the effort and trouble I put into keeping it a secret for so long, it was all ruined by this old woman!

Commander Yue was so angry he was practically fuming. He angrily replied, "Yes," and ushered the terrified Granny Ding out.

Just then, Dingxiang and Physician Sun rushed in.

Seeing Song Xibai's expression, Physician Sun was startled and, disregarding the difference between men and women, grabbed her wrist directly.

"Oh no, she's having a miscarriage. Quickly lay her flat. Dingxiang, you give her acupuncture. This girl, go prepare the moxa sticks and the tinderbox."

Physician Sun, with his old and composed demeanor, calmed Wei Hong and Ding Xiang down.

The two of them helped Song Xibai onto the bed, and Dingxiang took out the needle pouch from her waist and began to insert needles.

Song Xibai did not faint, but felt very heavy.

She didn't give any random instructions. After Dingxiang finished a round of acupuncture, Physician Sun lit the moxa sticks and began to fumigate with moxa.

As Song Xibai watched, she felt her stomach pain gradually subside and her brows relaxed considerably.

"Thank you, Physician Sun."

"Madam, you are too kind. This is my duty."

Physician Sun waved his hand, packed his things, and left.

Dingxiang had already heard Wei Hong recount what had happened, and she was furious; her eyes were red with anger.

"The Crown Princess must have done it on purpose! She doesn't want you to give birth to the child peacefully!"

The Crown Prince's disappearance was such a big news, and it was announced to Song Xibai without any warning. Who could bear it?

Even a normal person would collapse, let alone Song Xibai who is pregnant!

Wei Hong was so angry that she stomped her feet.

"It's all my fault. I shouldn't have let Granny Ding meet the master directly."

Granny Fangqi is not at the estate today; she went to inquire at nearby households in advance to find a wet nurse.

Song Xibai calmed her breathing and was now a little calmer, able to think clearly again.

Since the Crown Prince left the capital to provide disaster relief, he must have had many people with him. How could he have gone missing?

Whether inside or outside the palace, the Crown Prince has never been seen going out alone. He is always accompanied by at least three or four people, and there are also secret guards following him in the shadows.

So, perhaps this is the Crown Prince's way of turning the tables?

Song Xibai tried to think positively.

He's just missing, not definitely dead, there's still hope...

It's obvious that the emperor was behind this.

Song Xibai composed himself and muttered to himself.

"The worst-case scenario is that the emperor doesn't care about the actual situation and just declares the crown prince dead. In that case, even if the crown prince returns later, it will be too late..."

Song Xibai suddenly propped herself up.

"Quickly! Bring Commander Yue back!"

"Master, what's wrong?"

Wei Hong was shocked and quickly grabbed her arm, helping her to lean back.

Song Xibai let out a breath: "Quickly inform Commander Yue to find a few people whose builds resemble the Crown Prince and have them loiter around the area where he disappeared. Also, inform the people in the capital that the search for the Crown Prince should not be conducted in secret; it must be done openly and publicly, so that as many people as possible know about it."

"Don't worry about these things, saving your own life is the most important thing."

Dingxiang grabbed her arm and handed her the freshly brewed medicine.

"Take your medicine."

Song Xibai subconsciously opened her mouth and was forced to swallow a mouthful of medicine, the bitterness making her face scrunch up.

Wei Hong hurriedly ran out again.

In the short time that followed, Fuliu and Fangqi, the old nanny who had just returned, also arrived.

Fu Liu cried until her eyes were swollen with blisters, and Granny Fang Qi's face was full of anger, wishing she could kick Granny Ding to death.

But when facing Song Xibai, she still forced a smile and comforted him.

"Master, don't believe that scoundrel. Our prince is a lucky man and will be fine."

Song Xibai nodded.

"First, we need to find out if someone did this intentionally. As for the rest, I'll have to trouble you, Granny. I'm afraid I'll have to stay in bed to rest from today onwards."

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