Chapter 956 It seems to be a man!
Before the commotion could wake many people, it first startled Xiao Yuangan, and the child's cries instantly awakened the entire Qianqiu Palace. Soon after, even the neighboring Jinyu Garden seemed to hear the unusual noise, and someone lit lanterns.
Shang Ruyi was half asleep, but at this moment she couldn't quite wake up. It wasn't until she heard Tu She'er's footsteps reaching the door and the lamplight flickering that she frowned, struggling to pull herself out of the chaotic dream that felt like a bottomless abyss. She turned her head to look at the swirling figures outside and asked, "What happened?"
"princess!"
Upon hearing her voice, Tusheer hurriedly came in and lit the candlestick by the bedside: "You're awake."
With the light, Shang Ruyi became more awake. She rubbed her throbbing temples as she sat up and saw Tu She'er walking hurriedly to the bedside, bringing over a robe. She asked Tu She'er to put it on her and then asked, "What's going on outside? Why is it so noisy?"
Tushe'er sat down on the edge of the bed and said softly, "I don't know, but it seems to be related to our Qianqiu Palace."
"What!?"
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi immediately woke up and peered outside. Tu She'er whispered, "I also heard a sound and got up, and found that there were quite a few imperial guards patrolling behind our Qianqiu Palace."
"The Imperial Guard? What are they doing in the back?"
"It's still unclear. I'll have Wo Xue listen from behind."
Shang Ruyi frowned and thought for a moment, then immediately got out of bed and asked Tu She'er to help her dress. At this moment, the noise outside grew louder. She asked Tu She'er to take a lantern and help her out of the main hall. Sure enough, she saw that the lights outside were shining brightly and the figures were moving around violently.
Even louder was Xiao Yuangan's crying.
Usually, the child would wake up hungry around this time, but after grumbling a couple of times, he would be taken care of by Nurse Feng and Tu She'er. After being fed, he would quiet down. But tonight, he was awakened by the noise outside. Even when Nurse Feng tried to feed him, he refused to eat and just kept crying.
Seeing that the wet nurse was sweating profusely and trying to soothe the baby, but to no avail, Shang Ruyi said, "Bring the baby here so I can take a look."
The wet nurse could only hurriedly take the little Yuangan over.
Shang Ruyi reached out and took the child. He was crying so hard his little face was red and he was having trouble breathing. He was clearly frightened by the noise of the night. Shang Ruyi hugged the child tightly, gently rocking him and whispering in his ear, "It's okay, it's okay, Mommy's here, it's okay." She then gently pressed her cheek against the child's cheek.
This closeness worked; Xiao Yuangan sobbed for a while longer before finally stopping.
However, he still looked aggrieved, sniffed with his red nose, and was about to cry again.
The wet nurse glanced at him and said softly, "The young prince must still be hungry. I'll go and feed him."
Shang Ruyi nodded and said, "Alright, let's not let anyone scare him anymore. Also, he seems a little hot, let's fan him in a bit."
"yes."
Just as Granny Feng carried Xiao Yuan down to work, Wo Xue hurriedly ran back from the backyard. It seemed that Shang Ruyi immediately came forward to greet her. Shang Ruyi said, "No need for formalities. What exactly happened outside?"
Wo Xue stepped forward and said softly, "Your Highness, I was just standing in the corner and listening to what people outside were saying. It seems that just tonight, the Imperial Guards saw someone climb over the wall and leave our Qianqiu Palace."
Tushe'er's eyes widened upon hearing this: "What?"
Shang Ruyi immediately frowned. After thinking for a moment, she said in a deep voice, "Someone climbed out? You heard me right?"
Wo Xue shook her head: "This servant listened very carefully. Although those people spoke cautiously, this servant heard clearly that they did indeed say they wanted to climb over. And—"
"And what?"
"And judging from the tone, it seems to be a man."
"...!"
Shang Ruyi's pupils suddenly trembled.
A man left the Thousand Autumns Palace, and he "climbed over"—what does that mean?
She lowered her head and thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "She'er, Changwan, hurry up and go in and check my things."
Tushe'er was stunned for a moment. Although she was still a little dazed, she instinctively responded and went inside. Changwan, who was beside her, hadn't figured out what was going on, but she also quickly followed her inside. Woxue walked to Shang Ruyi's side and whispered, "Is Your Highness worried that there are thieves?"
Shang Ruyi said, "It's hard to say, but I feel..."
At the same time, Yuwen Yuan in the Liangyi Hall was also alerted.
Older people naturally sleep less, and besides, he has always been vigilant. Even though he hasn't been on the battlefield for a long time, he still retains that martial instinct. Even the slightest rustling of wind will wake him up, let alone tonight's commotion, which is no ordinary rustling of wind.
He sat on the edge of the bed, his brow furrowed, waiting for news from outside.
A moment later, Eunuch Yu rushed back, his face pale, and knelt down before him, saying, "Your Majesty."
Yuwen Yuan asked, "What exactly happened?"
After catching his breath, Eunuch Yu said with difficulty, "The Imperial Guards on patrol tonight said that they saw someone climb over the wall in the backyard of Qianqiu Palace."
"What?"
Yuwen Yuan's eyes widened upon hearing this: "A thief has broken into Qianqiu Palace? What about Princess Qin and Yuan Gan? I want—"
As he spoke, he was about to get up and go see for himself, about to have Eunuch Yu lead the way, when he saw Eunuch Yu, kneeling on the ground, look up at him with a fearful expression, stammering without speaking or daring to move. Seeing this, Yuwen Yuan suddenly sensed something, sat back down, his brows furrowing even more, and said in a deep voice, "Not a thief?"
Eunuch Yu said, "It's still not clear."
Yuwen Yuan took a deep breath.
For a brief moment, he instinctively thought that a thief had broken into the palace and into the Qianqiu Hall, but judging from Eunuch Yu's expression, it was clearly not that.
Someone climbed out of the Thousand Autumns Hall, but they weren't a thief...
An unbelievable, even terrifying, thought flashed through Yuwen Yuan's mind. He immediately shook his head, as if trying to shake it off, but once such a thought arises, it's not so easy to get rid of it. Moreover, looking at Eunuch Yu's fearful and uneasy appearance, it seemed that things were more likely...
Just then, another commotion came from outside.
This time, Yuwen Yuan was more composed and asked, "What happened this time?"
Eunuch Yu dared not delay and hurriedly got up and went out. He returned a short while later, his face even paler than before. He said, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Guards have captured someone in the Inner Court Garden."
Who is it!?
"..."
Eunuch Yu hesitated for a moment, but knowing he couldn't remain silent, he could only step forward and whisper something in his ear.
Yuwen Yuan's face immediately darkened.
He thought for a moment and said, "Bring the person here to me!"
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