When the Fourth Prince arrived at the General's Mansion, he told Lady Tongjia about He Xue's injury. Lady Tongjia almost fell over upon hearing this, but fortunately Jing Shu caught her in time.
Soon, Lady Tongjia calmed herself down and immediately arranged for someone to take her to the palace so she could stay with Hexue. She couldn't imagine how scared and helpless Hexue must have felt at that time.
“Mother, let me go with you and bring He Xue back to the manor!” Jing Shu said.
He Xue shouldn't have stayed in the palace. He Xue was his precious little sister, yet she kept getting injured in the palace.
He shouldn't have believed the Crown Prince's words. Is this how the Crown Prince protects He Xue?
He Xue entered the palace for the sake of the Imperial Noble Consort, but now that the Imperial Noble Consort is well, it's time for He Xue to leave the palace.
"Alright!" Lady Tongjia nodded in agreement. If it weren't for her sister's illness, she wouldn't have allowed Hexue to enter the palace this time.
After entering the palace, Tongjia and Jingshu went straight to the prince's quarters.
Physician Liu stayed at the prince's residence, but the crown prince wouldn't let him leave, saying that he could only leave after He Xue woke up and it was confirmed that everything was alright.
Physician Liu genuinely felt that He Xue might be at odds with the palace, as she kept getting injured, and each time it was more serious than the last.
"Greetings to His Highness the Crown Prince, greetings to Consort Rong, and greetings to all the princes!" Tongjia and Jingshu greeted everyone upon arriving at the princes' quarters.
"Madam, there's no need for such formalities!" The Crown Prince quickly dismissed Tongjia's words, then said to her with a sense of self-reproach, "Madam, it's all my fault. I didn't take good care of Hexue!"
"Your Highness, you flatter me! The General's Mansion would never dare to harbor any resentment towards Your Highness!" said Lady Tongjia. "Your Highness, I will go see Hexue now!"
After speaking, Lady Tongjia bypassed the Crown Prince and walked directly towards He Xue's room. Passing by Consort Rong, Lady Tongjia stopped and curtsied to Consort Rong, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Consort Rong!"
"Madam, there's no need to be so polite with me. Quickly go and see He Xue!" Consort Rong, being a mother herself, naturally knew that Lady Tongjia was extremely anxious.
"Thank you, Consort Rong!" As soon as Tongjia finished speaking, she entered the room where He Xue was.
The crown prince looked up and found that Jing Shu's eyes were full of anger.
The Crown Prince wanted to say something to Jing Shu, but he opened his mouth and then remained silent. It would be superfluous for him to say anything now, as Jing Shu was also filled with anger and wouldn't listen to anything he said.
Moreover, he didn't want to make excuses; it was his fault for not taking good care of Xue.
If he finds out who wants to harm He Xue, he will definitely not let that person go.
When Tongjia entered the room, she saw that He Xue was almost completely wrapped up, probably from wounds. Tongjia couldn't help but shed tears.
"Madam, the imperial physician has examined the princess. As long as she doesn't have a fever tonight, she'll be fine!" a palace maid said.
"I understand!" Tongjia replied. "Thank you for taking care of Hexue!"
"Madam, you flatter us. This is what we servants should do!"
"Madam, please stay here with the Princess. We servants are right outside the door. Please feel free to call us if you need anything!"
"Okay, thank you all!" Tongjia said again.
The palace maid sent by Consort Rong curtsied to Lady Tongjia and then turned and left.
Lady Tongjia stayed by Hexue's side, looking at the sleeping Hexue. She gently stroked Hexue's face with her hand, "Hexue, wake up, okay? Your mother and your eldest brother will take you back to the manor."
"Haven't you always wanted to go horseback riding? Once you're better, Mom will have your older brother take you."
Lady Tongjia wished that Hexue was pretending to be asleep as before, and that after she finished speaking, Hexue would immediately sit up excitedly and ask, "Really? Mother?"
But this time, the only response she received was He Xue's even breathing.
Longkodo also arrived at the prince's residence. Upon seeing Jing Shu there, he immediately asked, "How did He Xue get injured?"
"I'm not quite sure either!" Jing Shu then told Longkodo what the Fourth Prince had told him. "Uncle, what brings you here?"
"Yes, the Emperor told me, and specifically allowed me to come and see He Xue!" Longkodo said worriedly, "Is Second Sister in the room with He Xue?"
"Yes, Mother is with my little sister!" Jing Shu said, then walked up to Physician Liu. "Physician Liu, can He Xue be moved now?"
"I think it's best not to move her. We'll have to wait until she wakes up to discuss the specifics!" said Physician Liu.
"I understand, thank you, Physician Liu!" Jing Shu said.
The Crown Prince looked at Jing Shu. He knew that Jing Shu wanted to take He Xue back to the General's Mansion. He didn't want He Xue to leave the palace. If He Xue left the palace, he probably wouldn't be able to see her easily.
"Jing Shu, come here for a moment, I have something to say to you!" the Crown Prince said to Jing Shu.
"This servant will obey the Crown Prince's decree!" Jing Shu smiled as he looked at the Crown Prince, but the smile did not reach his eyes.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com