He Xue, a modern woman with a keen interest in Qing Dynasty history, felt regret over the fate of the deposed Crown Prince, believing he didn't deserve such an end. If given the chance, she was...
Those around Wanliuhashi were too panicked to help her up and could only watch helplessly as she fell.
When He Xue saw that Wanliuha was about to fall, she went to catch him without thinking.
Unfortunately, Xue forgot that she was still just a child, and she was kneeling. It was too late for her to stand up, so she could only catch Wanliuhashi in a half-kneeling position.
Although He Xue managed to hug Wan Liuhashi, Wan Liuhashi was heavier than her, and the two of them still fell down.
He Xue heard the sound of bones breaking, and then a sharp pain shot through her. Oh no! Her arm had been broken by Wan Liuha.
When the Crown Prince saw that He Xue had been pinned to the ground by Wan Liuhashi, his anger reached its peak. He shouted at Wan Liuhashi's men, "Hurry up and help her up!"
Upon seeing this, He Zhu immediately ran to find the imperial physician.
Wanliuha's maidservant hurriedly helped Wanliuha up.
Wanliuhashi clutched her stomach and cried out in pain.
The Crown Prince immediately went to He Xue's side. Seeing He Xue's pained expression, his anger, which he had just suppressed, flared up again.
The crown prince stood there with his hands raised, unsure of what to do. He didn't know where He Xue was injured and was afraid of accidentally causing her further harm.
The eldest prince couldn't stand it any longer and said directly, "He Xue, tell your brother where he's injured?"
Xue's eyes were red with pain. "It looks like your hand is broken!"
Upon seeing this, the Crown Prince carefully picked up He Xue and noticed that blood was seeping from He Xue's knees. His eyes widened in shock.
Lady Wanliuha was frightened by the Crown Prince's gaze, worried that he might do something. "Your Highness... Your Highness, the child in my womb is still your brother!"
"You dare to claim he's my brother based on just a piece of meat! I have plenty of brothers, one more won't make a difference!"
"You'd better pray that Xue is alright, or I'll make you and the baby in your belly know what unbearable pain is!" the prince said menacingly.
Lady Wanliuha was so frightened by the Crown Prince that she broke out in a cold sweat. If her maid hadn't been there to support her, she probably would have been sitting on the ground.
"Brother Crown Prince, please put me down!" He Xue said weakly.
"You're injured like this, how can you walk on your own?" the Crown Prince said, trying to be as gentle as possible.
"or……"
"Don't worry! No one will say anything!" The Crown Prince knew what He Xue was worried about.
What Xue actually wanted to say was that she didn't want the Fourth Prince to hold her. Since the Crown Prince had already said that, she couldn't be coy anymore.
"Brother, have someone inform Father Emperor and bring this woman to Chengqian Palace!" the Crown Prince said to his eldest son.
"Don't worry, I understand! Quickly take He Xue back to Chengqian Palace!" the eldest prince replied.
Perhaps because she relaxed, Xue felt a piercing pain that made her forehead covered in a fine layer of sweat.
"Brother Crown Prince, it hurts so much!" He Xue couldn't help but cry out.
"We're almost at Chengqian Palace. He Zhu has already gone to find the imperial physician!" Upon hearing He Xue's words, the Crown Prince quickened his pace.
Inside Chengqian Palace, Consort Tongjia, Consort Hui, and Consort Rong waited for a long time but did not see the First Prince and the others arrive. The three of them were getting restless. Could it be that the Emperor had really punished them too severely?
At this moment, Su Peisheng jogged in, "Greetings, Your Highness, Consort Hui, and Consort Rong!"
"Su Peisheng, what brings you here? Is something wrong with Yinzhen?" Consort Tongjia asked anxiously.
"Your Highness, it's not the Fourth Prince, it's Princess Hexue who's injured!" Su Peisheng said. "The Fourth Prince sent me to inform you that the Crown Prince has brought Princess Hexue to Chengqian Palace!"
"How could He Xue be injured?" Consort Tongjia was so shocked that she stood up from her seat.
Consort Hui and Consort Rong both looked at Su Peisheng, waiting for his explanation.