In the spacious courtyard of the Regent's Palace, the afterglow of the setting sun cast a golden glow. Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps broke the tranquil atmosphere.

The guards carried a corpse covered with a white sheet, their steps heavy as they entered the mansion. This scene immediately caught the attention of Zhou Wan and the others, who all looked up from their busy work, their faces showing shock.

Zhou Wan hurriedly stepped forward and gently supported Xu Yuehuai, whose face was pale, with her slender fingers.

Her eyes were full of concern, and her voice was gentle yet firm: "Mother, don't be sad!"

"Waaaaah—"

Tears welled up in Xu Yuehuai's eyes, and she finally couldn't hold back anymore and collapsed into Zhou Wan's arms. Her shoulders trembled, as if she were enduring unspeakable pain.

Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng also rushed over. They surrounded Xu Yuehuai, their faces filled with worry.

Qi Zi'ang frowned deeply, his voice trembling slightly: "Mother, what's wrong?"

Tie Chunsheng cried out anxiously, "Grandma, don't scare us!"

In fact, both of the little ones were secretly giving Xu Yuehuai a thumbs up, thinking that she was really amazing at acting! They almost couldn't tell the difference between reality and fiction!

Zhou Wan's heart tightened. She knew that Xu Yuehuai's health hadn't been good lately, and this sudden blow was undoubtedly adding insult to injury. She quickly waved to the maid beside her to fetch a doctor.

The maid obeyed and left, her figure quickly disappearing at the end of the corridor.

Zhou Wan and another maid carefully helped Xu Yuehuai back to the room. They settled Xu Yuehuai on the bed and gently wiped away her tears. Zhou Wan sat by the bed, holding Xu Yuehuai's hand tightly, her eyes filled with worry.

Not long after, the doctor rushed over. He was a middle-aged man of about fifty, with a kind smile on his face. He went to Xu Yuehuai's bedside and carefully took her pulse.

After a while, he frowned and sighed, "Your Highness, you are too heartbroken. You must take care of your health!"

Zhou Wan's heart tightened, and she looked at the doctor nervously: "Doctor, my mother..."

The doctor turned around, looked at Zhou Wan, and a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes: "The princess's body is already weak, and she is pregnant. This time she has suffered such a great blow, so she needs to rest and recuperate. I will prescribe some calming and nourishing medicine, and you must make sure to give it to her on time."

Zhou Wan nodded, her face showing gratitude: "Thank you, doctor!" She turned to her maid and said, "Go and fetch pen, ink, paper and inkstone so the doctor can write a prescription."

The maidservant responded and left, quickly preparing the necessary items.

The doctor wielded his brush and wrote a prescription.

Zhou Wan took the prescription, looked at it carefully, and then handed it to the maid: "Go to the pharmacy to get the medicine, and make sure you personally supervise the decoction before bringing it to Mother."

The maid nodded in agreement and carefully took the prescription and left.

Zhou Wan looked back at Xu Yuehuai lying on the bed. Her face was still pale, but she had gradually regained her composure. Zhou Wan breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that Xu Yuehuai needed to rest, so she said softly to her, "Mother, you should rest well. I will stay here with you."

Xu Yuehuai did not react at all. Zhou Wan gently covered her with a blanket, then sat by the bed and watched over her.

As night fell, the lights in the Regent's Palace gradually went out. Only a faint light remained in Xu Yuehuai's room.

Zhou Wan sat by the bed, quietly watching over Xu Yuehuai. She knew that as long as she was there, Xu Yuehuai would feel at ease.

Xu Yuehuai suddenly opened her eyes in bed, her gaze shining brightly as if she had just awakened from a long period of darkness. Her voice was weak but firm: "Awan!" This call seemed to have traveled through the long river of time, carrying endless longing and anticipation.

Zhou Wan, who had been feeling drowsy, was instantly wide awake upon hearing her mother's call. Her eyes widened in surprise as she looked at Xu Yuehuai, as if she couldn't believe her eyes. She gripped Xu Yuehuai's hand tightly and exclaimed excitedly, "Mother! You're finally awake! I was so worried about you!"

Xu Yuehuai smiled at Zhou Wan, her eyes filled with affection. She gently patted the back of Zhou Wan's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, I'm fine." Then she sat up, leaned against the headboard, and continued, "Actually, the prince might not have died at all. What happened just now was all an act."

Zhou Wan stared in disbelief, her mouth agape as if she had heard something utterly unbelievable. Her eyes widened as she looked at Xu Yuehuai, her gaze filled with utter incredulity: "What on earth is going on?"

Seeing Zhou Wan's reaction, Xu Yuehuai felt a sense of relief. She knew her daughter was a clever and quick-witted child and would surely understand her plan. So she began to explain in detail how she had cleverly used a fake corpse to bring Zhou Wan back.

A glint of wisdom shone in Xu Yuehuai's eyes as she gestured in the air, as if painting a magnificent picture. Her voice was deep and powerful, as if she were telling a thrilling story. Her words were filled with confidence and determination, as if everything was under her control.

Zhou Wan listened intently, her eyes shining with admiration. She couldn't help but marvel at her mother's wisdom and courage, for she had come up with such a brilliant plan to save the family.

As Xu Yuehuai continued her narration, the atmosphere in the room grew increasingly tense.

Zhou Wan's heart also started racing; she could almost feel Xu Yuehuai's emotions and determination.

She knew that Xu Yuehuai was willing to risk his own happiness and peace for the benefit of his family and country, and this sense of patriotism deeply moved and shocked her.

Finally, Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath and looked at Zhou Wan, saying, "This matter concerns the life and death of the entire family and the future destiny of the country. We cannot be negligent or careless in the slightest."

Zhou Wan held her hand tightly and nodded firmly: "Mother, rest assured, I will fully support your plan and do my part for the family and the country!"

Xu Yuehuai smiled and patted Zhou Wan's hand: "I know you have always been sensible and strong. I believe we will definitely overcome this difficulty and revitalize our family and country!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes filled with confidence and hope. This sense of patriotism strengthened their beliefs and determination, and made them cherish the emotional bond between them even more.

In the days that followed, Xu Yuehuai, like a tireless falcon, kept a close eye on every possible clue, and together with everyone else, she conducted an intensive and meticulous investigation. Her eyes were firm and deep, as if they could see into the depths of people's hearts, making no one dare to hide anything from her.