She had other plans today. This place was next to the palace, and Gu Rui would come to take Ruyang away later, and she would pretend that Ruyang fell into the water.

Naturally, he would have to bear some punishment, but thinking that Ruyang and Qin Meizhi could be reunited as mother and son, copying the scriptures a thousand or eight hundred times was nothing.

But if Ruan Ningyun was here, it would be a bit troublesome.

But Ruan Ningyun was still hugging Ruyang, and proudly boasted: "Look, Queen, Ruyang is smiling at me, she likes me!"

That was not a smile at all. Su Bei said with a frown, "She opened her mouth because she is hungry..."

I'm really worried. If she raises the child, I'm afraid he will die...

Fortunately, it only takes a while.

Su Bei watched the children laughing and playing while waiting for Gu Rui to come and take Ruyang away.

As she waited, Ruan Ningyun began to feel sleepy.

Gu Rui is here too.

Not only him, but also a woman in short clothes. Su Bei didn't recognize her at first glance, but after a closer look, he found that the one who climbed over the wall with Gu Rui was actually Qin Meizhi! She seemed younger, with a figure like a girl and a smile like sunshine.

It seems that she is living much better than in the palace!

Qin Meizhi looked at Ruyang from afar, with tears welling in her eyes.

Gu Rui was obviously much more rational than her. He hurried forward and asked in a low voice, "Where is the child?"

"There!" Su Bei pointed in the direction of Ruan Ningyun with his eyes.

Ruan Ningyun fell asleep sitting on a big rock by the lake, with Ruyang in her arms.

Without saying a word, Gu Rui picked up the pillow that Su Bei had prepared earlier and walked over. He carefully held Ruyang in one hand and stuffed the pillow into Ruan Ningyun's arms with the other hand.

It looked like Ruan Ningyun was extremely sleepy. She didn't wake up at all and even hugged the pillow tighter.

After getting the child, Gu Rui held the child for Qin Meizhi to see. Qin Meizhi was moved and did not forget to say to Su Bei: "Thank you!"

"You're welcome." Su Bei nodded with a smile, "Let's go!"

The Royal Guards were sent away by her, but only for a moment, and they soon returned.

Qin Meizhi glanced at Ruan Ningyun worriedly, "I'll take Ruyang away, then you..."

"It doesn't matter. At most I can just copy the Buddhist scriptures a thousand or eight hundred times." Su Bei chuckled.

Gu Rui took Qin Meizhi's hand and bowed deeply, "Thank you for your help!"

"Let's go! Stop being so sentimental!" Su Bei curled his lips.

The two turned around and were about to climb over the wall again when they heard a voice: "The Queen is here! It's easy for us to find her!"

It was actually Xue Jinrong's voice? !

They were clearly not invited to come along!

Su Bei suddenly panicked and quickly gave Gu Rui a look.

It was too late to climb over the wall, so the two of them had to hide behind a big tree.

I just pray that Ruyang doesn’t suddenly burst into tears, otherwise... I’m afraid all my efforts will be wasted.

Not only Xue Jinrong came, Chu Youyang also followed. As soon as the two came over, they shouted: "Where's Ruyang? You can't play tricks this time, we are going to take her away!"

"Ruyang... peed, the nurse took him to change clothes." Su Bei said calmly, "How about you guys go and take a look?"

Xue Jinrong sat down next to her and said, "No, no, wait here for a while. I'm so tired!"

"Are you tired after just walking a few steps? I see you've been lazy lately, and you seem to have become a lot rounder!" Su Bei joked.

"It was too hot to eat, so this guy invited the chef from Baiweilou back home. His cooking skills are really good! The dishes are really delicious!" Xue Jinrong said while smacking his lips, looking like a foodie.

Su Bei chuckled and the two chatted.

But Chu Youyang was exceptionally silent today.

His eyes fell on the tree where Gu Rui was hiding. Although they were well hidden, a corner of Ruyang's blanket was vaguely visible.

Chu Youyang's intuition told him that something was wrong over there.

His footsteps moved slowly and lightly, making Su Bei's heart rise to his throat.

"Your Highness Prince Jin? Your Highness Prince Jin!" Su Bei called hurriedly.

Chu Youyang stopped.

What made Su Bei so nervous, could it be that there was a bastard hiding over there? When Chu Youyang thought of this, he didn't want to care about anything else and walked over with big strides.

Su Bei cried out inwardly: "Oh no!"

But it was too late. Chu Youyang went behind the tree and saw the bastard, and also saw Qin Meizhi holding Ruyang.

Eyes met.

Chu Youyang saw worry on her face, but also saw her joy these days.

He seemed to understand something.

Xue Jinrong saw him standing there in a daze, and hurriedly asked, "Hey! What are you doing?"

Now, Chu Youyang could take a step forward and hug Ruyang, and Qin Meizhi would never make a sound. He could also take a step back and pretend nothing happened.

But Xue Jinrong's words left him with no choice. Ruyang was frightened and started crying.

Qin Meizhi panicked immediately. You know, Chu Youyang hated her relationship with Gu Rui the most. Was he going to throw them both into the pig cage this time? !

The eye contact became solemn. Qin Meizhi seemed to want to speak, but said nothing. Chu Youyang looked at Qin Meizhi deeply.

"Is it Ruyang?" Xue Jinrong had already stood up and walked over.

Su Bei grabbed her sleeve, but didn't know what to say.

At this moment, Chu Youyang suddenly turned around and said with a sullen face: "No, you heard it wrong!"

As he spoke, he dragged Xue Jinrong back. When they passed the big rock where Ruan Ningyun was sleeping, he seemed to vent all his anger on Ruan Ningyun and the pillow in her arms and slapped her hard.

Ruan Ningyun fell into the water and the pillow slowly sank.

Su Bei heaved a sigh of relief, and while waving at Gu Rui and Qin Meizhi, he shouted, "Someone come! Someone come quickly! Concubine Zi and the little princess fell into the lake!"

Ruan Ningyun was fished out quickly, but Ruyang, who was in her arms, was gone.

For three whole days, many guards who were good at swimming were sent down, but not even a piece of Ruyang's blanket was fished up.

Queen Mother Yao was furious.

All the anger that Su Bei should have borne was directed at Ruan Ningyun. After all, the palace maids coming and going could see clearly that Concubine Zi fell asleep while holding the little princess.

If Ruan Ningyun had admitted her mistake, Queen Mother Yao might not have been so angry.

But this matter was of great importance, so Ruan Ningyun dared not admit it and just kept shifting the blame.

"Mother! The nurse saw me holding the little princess and she fell asleep, but she didn't even take her away! She should be punished!"

"Mother! Your Majesty is experienced in raising children, why didn't you warn me of the danger?"

"Mother! This is not my fault! I truly love Princess Ruyang!"

Queen Mother Yao tightly grasped the armrest of the chair, her brows tied in a knot, "You are still shirking your responsibilities. I can no longer protect you! Depose your position as a concubine and demote you to a concubine!"

Ruan Ningyun was not feeling well, and Empress Dowager Yao was not feeling well either. Ruyang's departure seemed to have drained away her energy and spirit, and Empress Dowager Yao fell ill.