Watching Song's mother leave in a huff, she finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked at her young mistress with considerable surprise.

"What's wrong with you lately? Why do you keep provoking Madam?"

"I have a brilliant plan; you'll understand when you get back."

Song Tangxue spoke with remarkable composure and calmness, and her mysterious demeanor only fueled Haitang's curiosity even more.

Haitang grabbed the young lady's hand in a coquettish manner and shook it vigorously.

"Is there anything between us that we need to hide? Tell me quickly, or I'll be tormented by this!"

Even with the crabapple blossoms in full bloom, Song Tangxue still shook her head.

"I can't tell you right now. I haven't even figured out the specific plan myself. I just have a vague idea in my mind."

Upon hearing this, Haitang realized that it seemed the young lady really wouldn't tell her; she never did anything unprepared.

Although a little disappointed, I could only nod.

"Oh well."

Xie Qianzhong finally had some free time. Song Tangxue had just sent her mother away, so he came over.

Because of their current relationship, he can come and go as he pleases. After all, they are about to get married, so it is normal for them to have close contact.

"Why did you come without saying anything?"

Song Tangxue was sitting on a recliner, leisurely thinking about something, when suddenly a handsome face came close to her.

She sat up straight in surprise and quickly spoke.

Xie Qianzhong suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms.

"It's because I missed you, you bad guy, that's why I came."

He spoke these words with a deep weariness, clearly indicating that he hadn't had a good rest recently.

Song Tangxue felt particularly sorry for him and gently punched him: "I've reminded you time and time again not to overwork yourself, but you ignored my words."

"I'm not thinking about spending more time with you after we get married."

Xie Qianzhong spoke with a smile, and felt that all his fatigue had vanished at this moment.

Hearing this, Song Tangxue was deeply moved, but she muttered something under her breath.

"Alright, I'll let you off this time. But if you disobey me again next time, don't blame me for not letting you off the hook."

"Understood, Madam Xie."

Madam Xie… Song Tangxue heard a rather unfamiliar title, but it seemed quite nice!

However, Song Tangxue then revealed her speculation: "The Crown Princess's pregnancy is suspicious. Given her methods of vying for favor, I think there's something wrong with the child."

“She is now willing to do anything to achieve her goals, and she knows how much of a shock the loss of her child last time was to her, and she is afraid that she might go back to the way things were before.”

Xie Qianzhong guessed Song Tangli's thoughts. As long as she had a way to benefit herself, she would definitely do whatever it took.

Song Tangxue thought the same way, but she had her own worries.

“I’m afraid that what happened last time will happen again, and at the same time, I feel that it would be more advantageous for us to have something on her.”

Song Tangxue was framed innocently last time. If she hadn't been proven innocent later, she would probably be hated by everyone now.

Xie Qianzhong listened quietly to what Song Tangxue had to say and offered appropriate advice.

"These things are good, so you won't be bored every day, but remember, if you encounter any obstacles, you must tell me, and I will help you."

Song Tangli's hidden influence should not be underestimated; after all, she is the Crown Princess and the second mistress of the harem.

Even without Xie Qianzhong's prompting, Song Tangxue already knew the answer and immediately replied.

"Don't worry, I'm not a child, and it's not like I'm dealing with her for the first time. How could I not know how to protect myself?"

Song Tangli may seem glamorous now, but she's rotten to the core.

Xie Qianzhong smiled indulgently: "Okay, I knew you were the smartest."

"Of course!"

Song Tangxue continued to answer without any politeness, a confident smile on her face.

The two then chatted for a long time, discussing everything from recent unusual events to Song Tangxue's plans for the future.

Xie Qianzhong listened attentively and offered his full support.

But happy times always pass quickly, and before you know it, it's dusk.

"You should go back now. Remember, no more staying up late!"

Song Tangxue felt extremely reluctant, but that was all she could say.

Xie Qianzhong was naturally even more unwilling to leave, but he knew he had no choice but to go.

"Yes, the Empress and the Crown Prince have been getting along very well lately. If the Empress sends another invitation, try not to go."

The Empress's true intentions had long been out in the open.

Song Tangxue knew exactly what the other party was planning, and agreed without hesitation.

"Don't worry, why do you always seem so worried about me? It's like I'm a little child."

Song Tangxue suddenly had a question, and as soon as she finished speaking, Xie Qianzhong gently flicked her nose.

"In my heart, you will always be a child who needs me to shelter you from the wind and rain!"

This answer made Song Tangxue feel very happy.

However, he didn't forget that it was getting late: "You're getting more and more glib these days, go back now!"

Xie Qian nodded, leaving with great reluctance.

The room, which had been so cozy just moments before, was now empty except for Song Tangxue.

Song Tangxue felt a little lonely and even more upset, but she couldn't show it.

She could only try her best to do things to stop herself from overthinking.

And just as Xie Qianzhong said, the struggle between the Empress and the Crown Prince is about to be brought into the open.

"The Empress's family has been impeaching the Crown Prince repeatedly lately, it seems they're not even willing to put on a show of it anymore."

Lianzhi talked about the latest news with great interest.

Haitang, however, was a little curious and asked a question.

"The most important thing is to see what His Majesty thinks and how he reacts."

"His Majesty is currently preoccupied with the previous vacancies and naturally has no time to deal with them."

Lianzhi answered, then looked at Song Tangxue: "But this servant thinks that the reason the Emperor is not angry with the Crown Prince is because the Crown Princess is pregnant."

If the Empress's family did not have substantial evidence, they naturally could not impeach her, which shows that the Crown Prince's weakness had already been exposed.

The Emperor is currently extremely suspicious, yet he hasn't reacted to it, which is clearly for this reason.

"No matter what they do, we just need to live our lives well."

Song Tangxue seemed unwilling to pay attention to the disputes outside, but Haitang thought otherwise.

“Even though we want to stay out of it, they always try to drag us into it. Hasn’t the Crown Princess been calling you over a lot lately?”

After her mother's setback yesterday, Song Tangli did not back down. Instead, she came over early this morning to ask for help again.

Her actions aroused Song Tangxue's curiosity.

I wonder what Song Tangli is planning to do by calling me over.