Chapter 352

After a while, Doctor Wei arrived, and everyone went up the stairs.

Seeing that Yunxi was awake, Shen Rang took a few steps forward and sat down by the bed. His phoenix eyes held the familiar tenderness that Yunxi knew: "When did you wake up?"

"Just now." Yunxi lowered her eyes, avoiding his gaze.

Yun Wan glanced at Chen Rang, then at Yun Xi, and sneered inwardly.

It seems this conflict hasn't been resolved yet.

At this moment, Madam Zheng was only thinking about her child and did not notice anything amiss in the atmosphere between the two: "Doctor Wei, quickly go and see how Aunt is!"

"yes."

Doctor Wei stepped forward, placed his fingers on Yunxi's wrist, and after a moment, said the same words as the physician from the palace last night.

"Overthinking? How could this be?" Madam Zheng frowned.

“Madam, it’s… because of Duan Jieyuan’s matter,” Jixiang said.

Upon hearing Duan Huaichuan's name, Madam Zheng suddenly realized and slapped her forehead: "That's it! Oh dear, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have let you help Duan Jieyuan prepare things! And I made you pick him up and drop him off every time... It's all my fault!"

Hearing Zheng's words, Shen Rang suddenly turned his head: "Mother, is this all your idea?"

Madam Zheng belatedly realized something was amiss and quickly said, "Yes, I was thinking that since Auntie is a member of our Marquis's household and an old friend of Duan Jieyuan, it would be more effective for Auntie to take action to win her over. Is it... that you've misunderstood?"

Shen Rang pursed his lips and turned to look at Yun Xi.

Yunxi kept her head down, seemingly oblivious to his gaze.

Shen Rang gave a bitter smile to himself.

He turned his head and said, "Mother, Xi'er needs to rest well. Let's go out first."

"...Alright, Jixiang, take good care of your aunt."

"yes."

When Yun Wan first came in, she was standing at the back. Now that she was leaving, she stepped back to let Zheng Shi and Shen Rang go first.

After the mother and son went down the stairs, Yun Wan turned her head and glared fiercely at Yun Xi, as if she wanted to devour her alive.

However, at this moment, Yunxi, who had been keeping her head down, suddenly turned her gaze and met her eyes directly.

Yunxi raised her hand to her lower abdomen, a provocative smile curving her lips.

Pearl knew something was wrong and quickly stepped forward, practically dragging Yun Wan away.

This is Baiju, and Zheng Shi and Shen Rang are both here. If Yun Wan has an attack, it could be fatal!

Only after Yun Wan's figure disappeared did Yun Xi turn her gaze away.

She looked down at her still flat stomach, the smile still lingering in her eyes.

"Madam, shall I accompany you for a walk?"

"Alright."

——

When Shen Rang returned after seeing off Madam Zheng and Yun Wan, he found Yun Xi already dressed.

"Your Highness."

Yunxi curtsied to him and was about to walk around him when a large hand grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms.

Upon seeing this, Ji Xiang wisely withdrew.

Shen Rang held her in his arms, afraid of hurting her, he dared not use too much force, yet he was also afraid she would break free and refuse to let go, he was extremely conflicted for a moment.

"I've already sent people to investigate Duan Jieyuan's matter," Shen Rang said in a low voice. "I'll go to the palace in a little while to vouch for him before His Majesty. Don't worry, as long as he's innocent, this matter won't affect him."

Hearing his words, Yunxi was stunned.

Does Shen Rang mean that this matter has nothing to do with him?

There was also a guarantee for Duan Huaichuan...

Such a serious matter as cheating in the exam room would likely come at a considerable cost, even if Shen Rang were to vouch for him.

Yunxi pursed her lips: "What if... he's framed and no evidence can be found? What would happen if you vouched for him?"