Chapter 405
Shen Qingnian's expression hardened, and she immediately stood up. The two little ones also quickly stood up when they saw this.
"Mother, are you going to find Father?" Little Yanqing asked nervously.
She was worried: What might happen to her mother?
Liu Yurou also chimed in, "Qingnian, you're about to give birth, so staying in the Golden Palace is the best thing for you."
Shen Qingnian also understood that staying in the Golden Palace was the best choice at this time. Even if a fight broke out, she would naturally become the target because of her pregnant belly.
She nodded, took a deep breath, and asked Xia Zi, "Did the Commander go to Yong'an Palace?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jin Yi, clad in silver armor, walked in from outside the hall. At the same time, the sound of uniform footsteps could be heard outside the hall. Soon, the Jinyiwei, clad in armor, surrounded the entire golden hall, making it instantly airtight.
Jin walked straight to Shen Qingnian and knelt down: "Your Highness, it was His Majesty who sent me to protect you. His Majesty just received news that Shen Zheng's 100,000 troops have arrived outside the city gates of the capital."
The most elite Imperial Guards have been sent here.
Shen Qingnian's heart tightened upon hearing this. Although she understood that the plan was extremely thorough and that Shen Zheng only had some local soldiers besides Shen Zheng's 100,000 soldiers, she was still very worried.
Her worries caused her belly to tighten. She was now nine months and eleven days pregnant, not yet full term, but she could go into labor at any moment.
Shen Qingnian sat up, supporting herself on the table. She looked at the densely packed Imperial Guards outside the hall and said, "Jin Yi, I'll trouble you to go and bring the Goddess and the hostage Chongmeng here."
Jin Yi clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Your humble servant will go now."
After saying that, he turned and left. Before leaving, he glanced at Xiaoju's location. Xiaoju just lowered her head and pretended not to know anything.
"Qingnian, how are you feeling? Don't worry, His Majesty will definitely be alright," Liu Yurou said worriedly, fearing that Qingnian might have a premature birth.
Xiao Yanqing and Xiao Shenxi also looked at Shen Qingnian with worried expressions.
Shen Qingnian rubbed her slightly tight belly and smiled to comfort the three of them: "It's okay. Even if I go into labor now, it's fine. The doctor said that the baby in my belly is very healthy and it's okay if it comes out a few days earlier."
She naturally wanted to wait until the baby was full-term before giving birth, but for the time being, she could only say this to avoid worrying everyone.
Soon, Xia Qianjun and Meng Yun hurriedly arrived at the Golden Palace, both of them looking somewhat anxious.
"How is His Majesty doing?" Xia Qianjun asked repeatedly as soon as she arrived, and Meng Yun, who was following behind her, also looked very nervous.
They were all extremely concerned about the matter of the Shen family father and son, because it concerned Chongmeng. If this matter succeeded, Xia Qianjun could return to Chongmeng, and Meng Yun would also have the strength to compete with the other princes!
Shen Qingnian nodded, gesturing for the two to sit down: "Everything will be alright, just wait."
Outside the hall, the night was deep and the dew was heavy, while inside, the candlelight shone brightly. Everyone was on edge, and the two little ones were not sleepy at all, sitting in the main hall.
Seeing how tense the two were, Shen Qingnian ordered the small kitchen to prepare some snacks and soup and brought them over. She also brought out a chessboard and paper and pens for everyone to pass the time.
Everyone inside and outside the Golden Hall was on high alert.
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Inside the Shenman Palace, she stood on the threshold, gazing at the deepening twilight, her heart pounding wildly. At this moment, she was thin, her cheeks gaunt, but her eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.
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