Huo Chenyi immediately said, "Your Highness, His Majesty once intended to bestow a marriage upon me and the Princess. However, because the Princess is too young, it was delayed."

The implication is that this is my wife, and you little brat should stay out of the way.

Chi Tang didn't want to say anything either.

Thirteenth Prince, I am the aunt of your half-brother!

Aren't you confused about this generational hierarchy?

"So what if Father bestows a marriage upon me? Can't I even let the princess play house with me for a while?"

The thirteenth prince blinked and teased.

This three-year-old baby not only speaks fluently, but also makes a lot of sense.

And now you're still making fun of people here?!

No, he's only three years old. Maybe he just really wants to play house.

"Your Highness, shall I come and play with you?" a palace maid immediately coaxed.

The thirteenth prince was easy to talk to, and seeing that his mother wouldn't agree, he stopped bothering Chi Tang.

However, she also refused the palace maid: "No, you are not as pretty as her. Sigh, I'd better go fly a kite."

Palace maid: ...

After the palace maid and the thirteenth prince left, Consort Chen asked indifferently, "Princess, is everything alright at home?"

As a noble consort, it is normal for her to speak to a princess in this way.

But their relationship...

"Everyone at home is well, and I'll be able to leave the palace in a few days."

"That's good. I will also prepare gifts for you on the day you leave the palace and move into the Princess's residence."

As a concubine, this is a matter of etiquette.

Therefore, Chi Tang did not refuse, but agreed with a smile.

After speaking, Consort Chen seemed somewhat annoyed and waved her hand, signaling the two to leave quickly.

"...Brother Chenyi, what do you think the Imperial Concubine means by this?"

"This is just the proper etiquette she should have as a concubine; you don't need to overthink it."

Chi Tang nodded: "Ah, thank goodness Fourth Brother didn't come to the capital. Judging by the days, Fourth Sister-in-law will be able to give birth in the spring."

With the arrival of the new child, hopefully Fourth Brother can recover soon.

Although Fourth Brother is now living a peaceful life with Fourth Sister-in-law, he is not truly happy from the bottom of his heart.

"You're going to be an aunt again. I wonder if it's a boy or a girl."

"Given our family's genes, it's probably another nephew."

Chi Tang sighed.

The two soon arrived at the Princess's residence.

But they were told that the princess was not in the mansion.

"Mother is in poor health, where did she go if she's not in the manor?" Huo Chenyi asked anxiously.

She just had a miscarriage, where did she go?

The baby was already four months along, and this miscarriage nearly cost the princess her life.

If it weren't for the many skilled doctors in the Imperial Medical Academy, the Princess might still be unable to get up now.

Even so, the eldest princess's health was extremely weak, so how could she not stay at the mansion?

"...A message came from the prison that Huo Minglang wanted to see His Highness. So His Highness went."

The housekeeper dared not hide anything.

Huo Chen was furious. He clenched his fists and questioned, "How could you send Mother, who is so weak, to a dark place like the Heavenly Prison?"

"Your Highness is determined to do so, and we are powerless to stop you," the steward protested.

They're just servants, how could they possibly stop their master?

Chi Tang comforted Huo Chenyi: "Brother Chenyi, don't worry. Her Highness is not an impulsive person. She must have her reasons for going to see her. Here's what we'll do: call the imperial physician, arrange a carriage, and wait at the entrance of the prison."

"……good."

In fact, Chi Tang discovered that Brother Chenyi could treat His Majesty and even Prince Anping with a calm and collected demeanor.

Even knowing that Prince Anping had been using them for so many years, they could just laugh it off.

But with Huo Minglang, he seemed like a completely different person.

Chi Tang knew that this was because of childhood trauma, and that it would take a lifetime to heal her heart disease.

But for the eldest princess, Huo Minglang's feelings were not simply a matter of hatred.

Now that Huo Minglang is destined to die, it is only natural for the eldest princess to go and see him.

Huo Chenyi knew all of this, but he just couldn't remain calm.

Ignoring everyone else's opinions, Chi Tang stepped forward, grabbed Huo Chenyi's hand, forcefully pried open his fist, and then clasped it together: "No matter what, Brother Chenyi, you are not alone."

"Tangtang".

Huo Chenyi murmured.

——

In the imperial prison.

In order to take care of Her Highness the Princess, after receiving His Majesty's permission, the jailers specially locked Huo Minglang in chains in a clean and sunny room.

This place is specifically prepared for high-ranking officials who are suspected but whose identities have not yet been confirmed.

Just like any ordinary family.

The eldest princess was carried in on a soft couch, covered with a thick quilt, leaning weakly against it, truly a pitiful sight.

Huo Minglang was surprised to see the Princess in this state upon seeing her again.

"Are you going to die? This is karma," Huo Minglang said viciously.

The princess didn't care at all, her eyes unfocused. Holding the hot water bottle, she asked indifferently, "Just say what you want to say, don't waste time."

She genuinely wanted to hear what this man ultimately wanted to say to her.

but--

If these things are meaningless, then she doesn't need to waste her time here.

"We've come this far, aren't you going to tell me the truth? For the sake of our marriage, can't you let me die knowing the truth?"

Huo Minglang stared intently at the pale, frail woman, his heart filled with complex emotions.

What's wrong with her?

How could he be so sick?

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