No matter how much trouble these people in the backyard caused, they couldn't get past Xiao Hezi. So, Jiaming stayed peacefully in the Peach Garden to rest and prepare for her pregnancy, and couldn't leave the backyard.
Now that Hongxuan is no longer by her side, her life seems to be similar to when she spent all her time in the small courtyard during her previous southern tour.
However, Jiaming didn't think so, because she had Xiao Hezi with her.
Looking at the bright sunshine outside the window, listening to the lively chirping of birds, and smelling the delicate fragrance of flowers, she was in a very good mood.
As if on cue, Xiao Hezi walked in. Jiaming turned her gaze from the window back and saw that Xiao Hezi was covered in sweat.
"Here you are, have a seat!" Jiaming said, then turned to Hongtao, "Bring him a bowl of chilled tea to cool him down."
"Thank you, Master." Little Hezi didn't refuse. He sat down on the small stool that Green Willow handed him, took the teacup that Red Peach offered, and began to drink.
After feeling better, Xiao Hezi put down his teacup and saw his master, Hongtao, and Lvliu staring intently at him, as if waiting for him to speak.
It was so vivid that he couldn't help but smile.
"Hey Xiao He, hurry up and say it, stop dawdling." Hongtao and Xiao He were quite familiar with each other, so she urged him without any politeness.
Although Jiaming didn't speak, her eyes clearly urged her on.
Since his master was urging him, Xiao Hezi didn't dawdle any longer and said directly, "Today I'll continue to tell you about the Eighth Prince's mansion."
"It's from the Eighth Prince's residence again," Jiaming couldn't help but recall what Xiao Hezi had said before. He had looked down on his Eighth Prince's wife and had a conflict with the pregnant Wang Shi. As a result, he lost to the Eighth Prince's wife, was neglected by the Eighth Prince, and was talked about for not being virtuous, losing all popular support.
Could it be that the Eighth Prince's wife has turned her fortunes around?! Jiaming felt as if a cat was scratching her heart, and hurriedly asked, "Has something happened between the Eighth Prince's wife and Lady Wang again?"
"Master is truly insightful." Little He flattered Jiaming in a small way.
Jiaming glanced at Xiao Hezi speechlessly and urged, "Stop talking nonsense and tell me quickly, what exactly happened?"
"Hehe, Master, why don't you take a guess?" Little He continued his nonsense.
"No!" Jiaming stared intently at Xiao Hezi, signaling him to speak quickly.
"Exactly!" Hongtao pinched Xiao Hezi and urged him on.
Okay, Xiao Hezi gave in. He said mysteriously, "That Princess Wang gave birth prematurely."
"Premature birth?" Jiaming immediately became excited upon hearing this, sensing something amiss from Xiao Hezi's attitude and words.
Even someone as oblivious as Red Peach sensed something was wrong and blurted out, "Why is she premature? Wasn't she only eight months along?"
"That's why it's said to be premature." Xiao Hezi glanced at Hongtao speechlessly, then continued to talk about some information he had found out.
Hongtao was immediately speechless at Xiao Hezi's words, and Jiaming couldn't help but laugh when she saw this.
Hongtao, who was being laughed at, glared at Xiao Hezi and waited for him to finish speaking before asking again, "Was it the Eighth Prince's wife who did it?"
Hmm, this question is sure to show off my intelligence, Heart thought to herself.
Xiao Hezi was unaware of Hongtao's ulterior motives. He shook his head and then nodded, saying, "It's still unclear who did this, but it seems only the Eighth Prince's wife could have done it."
"What do you mean by shaking your head and nodding at the same time?" Red Peach asked, puzzled.
Xiao Hezi glanced at Hongtao and continued his analysis: "In the Eighth Prince's household, only the Eighth Prince's wife and that Princess Wang have official titles. Moreover, the Eighth Prince's wife has always been hostile towards the pregnant Princess Wang and suffered a major setback at Princess Wang's hands. She is definitely unwilling to accept this, so it is indeed very likely that she deliberately chose to make her move when Princess Wang was eight months pregnant. Premature birth is a classic case of 'seven months to live, eight months to die,' so Princess Wang's premature birth at this time is in the Eighth Prince's wife's interest."
Hongtao listened to Xiao Hezi's analysis and thought along with him. As soon as Xiao Hezi stopped, she immediately agreed, saying, "Xiao Hezi, your analysis is quite good!"
"It seems that this Eighth Princess Consort is quite unpopular!" Jiaming sighed gloatingly, then changed the subject and said, "However, I do have a different opinion from yours, Xiao Hezi."
"What different perspective?" Hongtao blurted out before Xiao Hezi could even speak.
It was obvious she wasn't thinking straight. Xiao Hezi, however, immediately caught up with Jiaming's train of thought and said, "Your Highness, do you think it's unlikely that the Eighth Prince's wife was behind this?"
Although the sentence is in the form of a question, the tone of the words is affirmative.
"No way?" Hongtao was stunned. It was possible that it wasn't the Eighth Prince's wife who did it. Clearly, Princess Wang had a premature birth, and whether something happened to Princess Wang during the premature birth, or to the little prince she gave birth to, or even if both of them died, the Eighth Prince's wife would clearly be the one who benefited.
At this glance, isn't it obvious who did it? It was none other than the Eighth Prince's wife!
Looking at Hongtao's expression, everyone could read what she was thinking. Xiao Hezi bluntly criticized Hongtao, "Stop thinking about it. You won't come up with anything anyway. Just focus on listening to your master!"
Hongtao didn't care about the blow; she only cared about the doubts in her heart. She turned her gaze to her master.
Jiaming first confirmed Xiao Hezi's guess, "That's right, I just think it's unlikely that it was the Eighth Prince's wife who did it." Then she went on to explain her reasons for thinking so, "First of all, looking at the premature birth, if either Wang or the child were to be in trouble after the premature birth, the Eighth Prince's wife would naturally benefit. But now both mother and child are safe, right, Xiao Hezi?"
Xiao Hezi nodded, "That's right, so the one who benefits is naturally that Wang family member, Princess Wang."
"That's too dangerous. How can that Princess Wang guarantee the safety of mother and child?" Hongtao couldn't help but wonder.
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