After Bechuk and Zhaojia left, Xueying finally relaxed and breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "That scared me to death! Luckily, we weren't discovered..."
Hongzhou also said with relief, "You did a good job just now. Biechuke and the Thirteenth Prince's wife didn't realize your identity at all. However, there are many people here, so you should still be careful..."
Xueying gently walked to Lanqin's bedside. Lanqin was fast asleep with her eyes closed. Seeing that Lanqin's face was pale and bloodless, and her breath was weak, Xueying said with heartache, "Your Highness, Xueying has come to visit you..."
Hongzhou looked at Xueying tenderly. Xueying bowed to the unconscious Lanqin, then carefully sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes red, and said, "Your Highness, you've suffered so much. Such a serious injury and so much blood loss must have been very painful..."
Hongzhou, afraid that Xueying would burst into tears and not knowing how to comfort her, hurriedly said, "Don't let Chuke stop crying, you're going to cry again, what am I going to do..."
Xueying smiled and swallowed back her tears, saying, "I felt bad seeing Consort Xi suffer through the night last night..."
Just then, the door suddenly opened, and Hongli walked in.
Xueying was startled and the two of them got up and hid behind Hongzhou, but Hongli still saw them. Hongli actually recognized Xueying at a glance.
Hongli was slightly annoyed, but seeing Hongzhou there as well, he said, "Hongzhou? What brings you here? Where are Biechuke and the Thirteenth Prince's Consort?"
Hongzhou hadn't expected Hongli to come in so suddenly, and said in a fluster, "They... I saw they were too tired, so I let them go back first..."
Hongli walked to Lanqin's bedside, tidied up the spot where Xueying had just sat, and said unhappily, "Oh... so that's how it is..."
Hongzhou, unaware that Xueying had been discovered, tried to cover his embarrassment by saying, "Fourth Brother, isn't Father Emperor going to rest? Why don't you sleep a little longer, or you'll overexert yourself..."
Hongli stood up, looked at the servant behind Hongzhou, and said indifferently, "I can't sleep. Mother's injuries have just stabilized, and I'm worried."
Hongzhou deliberately shifted his body, trying to shield Xueying behind him, and changed the subject: "Fifth Brother, that Doctor Liang's medical skills are truly superb..."
Before Hongzhou could finish speaking, Hongli walked over, waved Hongzhou away, and stared intently at Xueying.
Xueying buried her head even deeper into the ground, but half of her face still revealed her identity.
Hongli coldly replied, "Princess Xueying?"
Hongzhou cried out in alarm and stepped forward to stop Hongli, explaining with a smile, "It's all my fault. I was the one who wanted to bring her here. Please don't blame her..."
Hongli glared at Hongzhou, who scratched his head awkwardly and said embarrassedly, "Xueying was just worried about Consort Xi's injuries and wanted to come and see her. If you want to blame someone, blame me..."
Hongli ignored Hongzhou and stood face to face with Xueying. Xueying knew she had been discovered, so she had no choice but to raise her head and bow to Hongli: "Xueying greets Fourth Prince..."
"Why isn't Princess resting properly in her room? What is she doing running out here? And she's even fooling around with Hongzhou..."
Although Hongli spoke softly, his tone still carried a hint of reproach.
Feeling wronged, Xueying whispered, "Consort Xi is seriously injured, and I am very worried about her. I had no choice but to come up with this idea. Please, Fifth Prince, bring me to see her..."
Hongli remained unmoved and coldly replied, "Thank you for your concern, Princess Xueying, but Father has already given an order that no one is allowed to act without authorization. What you are doing is disobeying the imperial decree..."
Hongzhou was taken aback, and quickly explained, "Fourth Brother, it's not that serious, is it? Father doesn't know either. I'll send Xueying back now..."
Xueying heard Hongli's reproach and felt a deep sense of loss. She felt so ashamed that she turned her face away and ran out.
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