Chapter 134
My young lady has just given birth, and it's quite troublesome for her to travel with her weak body. If she attracts the attention of the soldiers, that would be bad.
Shen Qingnian has just given birth, and she is currently very weak. It is clear that her weak body is not capable of separating from Shen Zheng's people.
It would be better for her to rest in the capital for a few days and wait until she has recovered somewhat before continuing her journey.
The two guards were clearly displeased. One of them spoke up: "The master said that you should be escorted to Lin City as soon as possible. If something goes wrong on the way, can you take responsibility?"
Xiaoju said with a forced smile, "Brother, my young lady is in poor health and is taking care of a baby. It's really not appropriate for her to travel around like this."
"No, we only listen to the master. Don't say another word. Quickly lower the carriage curtain. If anyone sees this, even ten heads wouldn't be enough for us to chop off!" The guard said sharply, but remained unmoved.
Xiaoju had no choice but to shrink back into the carriage. Her face was filled with anxiety as she lowered her voice and said, "What should we do? If Miss doesn't rest properly, she will definitely not recover well."
Shen Qingnian shook her head: "Then let's leave the capital first."
Both of them were carrying knives, so it was best not to confront them head-on without absolute certainty.
Just then, a commotion arose outside the carriage. Aunt Liu lifted the curtain of the carriage window to take a look, and the next moment, her face turned pale as she lowered the curtain.
Aunt Liu looked somewhat flustered: "It's the Embroidered Uniform Guard! There are Embroidered Uniform Guards checking the carriages ahead..."
These past two days, the capital has been busy arresting wanted criminals, and any suspicious carriages will be stopped.
Upon hearing this, Xiaoju quickly lifted the carriage window curtain to look out, and her face turned pale instantly. She looked at Shen Qingnian and said, "Miss, it's Lord Jin."
Shen Qingnian immediately said, "Go tell them to stop the car!"
If Jin Yi were to see this, the consequences would be unimaginable.
A moment later, the swaying carriage turned around and left, eventually stopping at an inn.
"It was such a close call, I almost ran into it. If I hadn't seen it earlier, I probably would have been exposed," Xiaoju said, patting her chest with a sense of relief.
Aunt Liu laughed and said, "It's all thanks to witnessing this, otherwise Qingnian would have been in trouble."
Isn't this a fortunate thing?
Xiaoju nodded and looked at Shen Qingnian on the soft couch. Shen Qingnian had already fallen asleep. She was covered with a thick quilt, her face was a little pale, and her temples were sweating profusely.
New mothers often sweat profusely for days after giving birth, making travel extremely difficult.
The two guards found a very remote inn in the capital. Xiaoju put a veil on Shen Qingnian, carried her off the carriage, and Aunt Liu was holding an infant in her arms.
One of the escorting guards went out to inquire about the situation, while the remaining guard stayed to watch over Shen Qingnian and the other two, and also to take care of the shopkeeper.
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Seven days later.
Inside the Eastern Palace of the Imperial Palace.
The bedchamber was dimly lit, and only the outline of the person sitting on the bed could be seen.
Since Shen Qingnian left, Song Xuan has stayed in his bedchamber. Apart from bathing and washing, he has not moved an inch. In the past seven days, he has only drunk a few cups of tea and has not eaten a single grain of rice.
Fortunately, he was a martial artist and could withstand the strain.
His eyes were bloodshot, and he looked much thinner and more haggard. The gentle aura he once possessed had vanished, replaced by pain and silence.
In just seven days, he seemed like a completely different person.
With a creak, the door to the sleeping quarters was pushed open by Xia Xiazi, and Shen Zheng, dressed in court attire, walked in.
Shen Zheng knelt before Song Xuan, prostrating himself on the ground, and pleaded:
The male lead's transformation is gradual; the female lead's death only robs him of happiness. When he discovers that she faked her death, he goes insane.
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