Aunt Du still refused, "But Your Highness, haven't you already confirmed that he's in the manor? Then let's wait for the Prince to return and compare each servant in the manor one by one. Even if we turn the manor upside down, we're sure we'll find him!"
“This man is cunning. What if he knows that the prince is looking for him at the palace and runs away first? I am about to give birth, and I will not be at ease until this man is caught.”
This person has been secretly watching her for several times, but hasn't found an opportunity to make a move, so he must be getting impatient now.
The more anxious a person is, the more easily they are deceived.
So now is the perfect time.
Seeing Gu Jiangli's unyielding expression, Lotus gritted her teeth and agreed.
“Very well, Your Highness, I agree to your plan, but I have one request.”
Gu Jiangli asked, "What are your requirements?"
Lotus's eyes were resolute. "Let me be the queen."
Gu Jiangli was startled. "But this is very dangerous."
Lotus remained resolute. "Your Highness, I am not afraid of danger. I can carry a grown man on my own. He might not be my match in a fight. If you do not agree, I will not follow your arrangements."
Gu Jiangli sighed. Lotus's loyalty was as clear as day; Lotus would never allow her master to be in danger.
Having no other choice, Gu Jiangli could only agree, "Okay, then you can do it."
Seeing that both mistress and servant had agreed, Aunt Du had nothing more to say.
"Alright then, I'll follow the Princess's arrangements."
Gu Jiangli said to Aunt Du, "Aunt Du, you've also suffered this time."
“Your Highness, it is my duty to serve you. As long as you are not hurt, I will do anything. Although I have never done this before, it should not be difficult.”
Gu Jiangli smiled slightly, and the plan was in place.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Aunt Du came out of the room.
Aunt Du said to the maids outside the door, "The princess caught a cold today and her pregnancy is unstable. She needs to rest quietly. The princess has ordered that no one needs to be on duty in the courtyard today, so as not to make noise and disturb the princess's rest."
None of the maids had any objections.
Everyone knew that Aunt Du was practically the princess's personal physician, and the prince trusted her completely, so no one doubted her orders.
Everyone bowed and withdrew one after another.
Aunt Du opened the door again, cleared her throat and said, "Lotus, the princess is not doing well. I gave her acupuncture, and she should be sleeping soundly. I'll go and brew her medicine first. Remember to come and get it later."
Lotus's voice came from inside the room: "Yes, Aunt Du."
Not long after Aunt Du left, Hehua, dressed as a maid, also came out of the house.
The courtyard was quiet except for the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the two rows of ginkgo leaves.
A servant boy slowly approached the courtyard.
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