"Alright, since the ministers all think this is feasible, let's come up with a plan as soon as possible."

This matter will be entirely entrusted to Lord Xin and Lord Su.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing. The Prince has taken leave recently, so please don't bother him with anything."

Li Qiji casually uttered those words and then left with Hua Quan.

He still has to go review memorials; this Li Qishang, who always tries to avoid leisure.

However, Li Qishang, who had already left the capital, was with Xiao Tuantuan.

As I leisurely gazed at the scenery outside the carriage window, I felt a deep sense of contentment!

This is the kind of life he likes, okay? That palace only confines his thinking, okay?

"Tuantuan, what do you think? Our Nanding region has quite a few nice places, right?"

Li Qishang looked at Xiao Tuantuan with a doting expression; his heart was now completely devoted to her.

It's the kind of thing that you'd be afraid to touch or hold, lest it melt in your mouth or break in your hands.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tuantuan turned to look at Li Qishang and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Her voice was full of allure as she softly said, "No matter how beautiful Nanding is, it can't compare to being by the Prince's side!"

A warm breath wafted towards Li Qishang, making him shiver!

He instantly embraced Xiao Tuantuan, resting his chin on the crook of her neck, his breathing erratic, and his voice involuntarily becoming louder.

"Tuantuan, you always surprise me like this, making me realize that I can unleash my full potential in no time."

Xiao Tuantuan pushed Li Qishang away and spat out a soft "Pah, shameless."

He then drew back the car window curtain and continued looking at the scenery outside.

Instead, it made her realize that the wonders of nature are truly amazing!

"Your Highness, look, look! That's a black swan!"

Little Tuantuan pointed to two wild ducks floating in the river not far away.

It was pitch black, and as soon as they opened their mouths, they started shouting "Black Swan!"

Even Li Qishang couldn't help but raise his hand to his forehead, wanting to tell her that it was a wild duck and not act like she had never seen the world before.

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The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and Jing Cheng and Jing Ming in the Cold Palace are already feeling the heat.

The baby developed heat rash, all because he was wrapped in swaddling clothes, even at night.

I sent the two little brats into the space again, but it's still so hot outside!

Ice basins were placed all around, but they were useless!

"Waaaaah~~"

"Waaaaaah~~"

"Your Majesty, the two young princes have started crying again. Should we call the imperial physician to take a look and prescribe some medicine?" Bilian asked anxiously.

Guan Zhiyue waved her hand. She knew it was prickly heat. It would itch when it got hot, and she couldn't help but raise her hand to scratch it, but it was very uncomfortable.

"You may all leave now, and bring four more basins of ice."

Although Bilian was worried, she still did as instructed. The weather seemed particularly hot this year.

There wasn't even a wisp of cloud, let alone any sign of rain. It's been almost since the beginning of May...

It was always sunny; I never saw a cloudy day.

This gave Guan Zhiyue and Li Qiji a bad feeling.

The Chinese fortune teller has been reluctant to leave his seclusion, making it impossible to get him to predict the nation's fate.

"My two darlings, what's wrong with you! Are you hot again!"

As Guan Zhiyue spoke, she picked up the two little kids from the cradle, one in each arm, looking just like Popeye.

"This awful weather is truly tormenting my son! Don't cry, my son, your mother will take you into the space right now!"

As Guan Zhiyue was speaking, she was about to slip into the space, but then she remembered that she would have a servant bring in an ice basin later.

Thinking of this, she held back and waited for them to arrive before turning around and entering the space.

When Bilian entered with four eunuchs, the two young princes had stopped crying.

She was looking at Guan Zhiyue with teary eyes, as if waiting for her to give her orders.

"Alright, Bilian, you take the people down first, I'll take them."

After Guan Zhiyue saw that the ice basin was placed properly, she gave the instructions.

Bilian glanced at the two young princes, nodded, and then respectfully withdrew.

"Come on, you two little brats, let your mother take you to cool off."

Guan Zhiyue instantly entered the space. As soon as she entered, she no longer felt hot and felt very comfortable.

The two little rascals started whimpering along, very happy, no longer crying and fussing as before.

The prickly heat on my body is no longer itchy, and it even feels cool and comfortable.

Guan Zhiyue took out a mat and threw the two little brats directly onto the lawn.

They even stripped them naked and wrapped them in small red cloth bags.

Seeing the two little rascals covered in those red spots, Guan Zhiyue's heart ached.

But it hurt so much that she wanted to slap herself twice. Wasn't that too cruel?

Her baby is only a little over a month old!

As time went on, the weather got hotter and hotter, and experienced farmers were saying that there was a possibility of a drought!

May 20th, the ninth year of Zhenggan.

May all taboos be lifted and everything go smoothly!

Good news came from the Prince's residence: Empress Dowager Xin was about to give birth, but unfortunately the weather was too hot.

I feel like I can fly! It's only May and it's already so hot. I want to take off my clothes and go streaking.

"Your Majesty, great news!"

Guan Zhiyue lay on the chaise lounge, bored and dozing off. This weather was truly killing her.

"What's wrong? Why are you making such a fuss?" Guan Zhiyue asked without even opening her eyes.

Bilian smiled and said, "The Prince's Mansion sent a message saying that the Princess Consort has started labor."

Guan Zhiyue opened her eyes instantly and sat up straight. Good heavens!

Her imperial brother is coming! This is truly wonderful news!

"Then let's go! What are we waiting for? Why didn't you send someone to tell us sooner? Did this happen so suddenly?"

As Guan Zhiyue put on her shoes, she asked in a hurry, leaving Bilian wondering what her mistress was up to.

Bilian quickly said, "I heard it's because the weather was too hot, and the Princess Consort ate a bowl of mung bean soup to cool off, and that's why she went into labor."

Guan Zhiyue exclaimed, "Wow! This is absolutely amazing!"

"Has anyone been sent to inform the Emperor?"

"We've already sent someone, so what are we waiting for? Go quickly! Have the Emperor pass the message on to the Prince."

Guan Zhiyue ran while walking.

Suddenly she remembered something and said, "No need, I will inform the Prince."

She can contact Xiao Tuantuan directly; why not take advantage of such a super convenient opportunity?

Why bother using horses to deliver it? Wouldn't that just waste time?

Empress Dowager Xin was an elderly mother; if things didn't go well this time, it might...

Therefore, Rosamund Kwan wanted to make two preparations, to prepare for all the worst-case scenarios, so that she would not have any regrets.

So the group, under the blazing sun, began to run frantically along the palace avenue, sprinting towards the palace gate...