Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She knew she couldn't panic; after all, she was pregnant and couldn't allow herself or the baby in her womb to suffer any harm.
She gently patted the maid's shoulder and comforted her, "Get up, I understand. They left a letter, which means they have a plan and arrangements. We should trust them; they will return safely."
The palace maid looked up, her eyes filled with worry and fear: "But Wutong Mountain is so dangerous, what if something happens to them..."
Xu Yuehuai interrupted her: "No, they are all good kids. They know how to protect themselves. We must believe in them and believe that they will definitely return safely."
Upon receiving the news, Zhou Wan rushed over, her face filled with anxiety and self-reproach: "Mother, it's all my fault for not educating Chunsheng well. He let Chunsheng lead my uncle astray. I..."
Xu Yuehuai gently held Zhou Wan's hand and soothed her tenderly, "This has nothing to do with you. The children have their own thoughts and decisions. We should support them and believe in them. They are just acting on impulse and want to find their relatives. We should give them enough trust and space to grow and explore."
Zhou Wan looked up, tears welling in her eyes: "Mother, I'm so worried about them. What if they encounter danger..."
Xu Yuehuai smiled and shook her head: "No, you have to believe in them. They are all brave and smart children, they know how to protect themselves. What we need to do is wait for them to come back here and pray for their safety."
The two women smiled at each other, their eyes filled with trust and expectation for the children. They knew that no matter what difficulties they encountered, they would stand firmly behind the children, supporting and encouraging them.
At this moment, all they could do was wait and pray, hoping that Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng would return safely.
Xu Yuehuai stood by the window, her hands clasped together, silently praying, "May you have a safe journey, and may you find Aze safely. Children, you must be careful and protect yourselves."
Sunlight shone on her face, highlighting her resolute yet gentle expression. She firmly supported the children, believing they could overcome all difficulties and return safely.
In the forests of Wutong Mountain, dappled sunlight filtered through the towering ancient trees, scattering across the thick layer of fallen leaves. Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng walked side by side, their gazes resolute as they searched the woods for Qi Guze's figure.
Although their steps were light, the sound of each step landing could still be clearly heard in the silent mountain forest.
"Awoo~"
Suddenly, a deep roar broke the tranquility of the forest.
Qi Zi'ang said, "Be careful!"
The two men instantly became alert, gripping their weapons tightly and cautiously advancing towards the source of the sound.
A group of ferocious beasts charged out from the depths of the forest, their fangs bared and their eyes gleaming with a fierce light.
Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng exchanged a glance, a resolute glint in their eyes. They quickly took their positions, preparing for a life-or-death struggle against these ferocious beasts.
The beasts roared and pounced, but Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng nimbly dodged them while simultaneously swinging their weapons and striking the beasts hard.
The battle was extremely fierce. Although the beasts were ferocious, Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng were not to be outdone. They cooperated perfectly, one launching the main attack and the other providing support, constantly inflicting damage on the beasts.
After a fierce battle, the last beast finally fell at their feet.
"I never expected there to be so many ferocious beasts here." Tie Chunsheng wiped his sweat; it was the first time he had encountered such danger.
Qi Ziang nodded. It was also his first time participating in a practical operation. Fortunately, they worked very hard when practicing dance, so they were not injured.
The two little ones, panting heavily, looked at each other and smiled. Although they were exhausted, their eyes shone with the light of victory.
"It's dangerous here, let's find a safe place quickly!" Qi Ziang suggested.
"OK!"
They quickly cleaned the blood off their bodies, found a secluded spot to hide, and prepared to rest for a while.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps broke the surrounding silence. Yan Qing's search team arrived at the scene. They saw the carcass of the beast on the ground, as well as Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng hiding in the bushes, and mistakenly thought they had found Qi Guze.
Yan Qing strode forward, and when he saw Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng, a look of disappointment appeared on his face.
He patted the two on the shoulders and said, "Oh, it's you two little ones. We thought we'd found the prince."
"Uncle Yan Qing!"
Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng smiled awkwardly, knowing that Yan Qing had misunderstood.
Yan Qing waved his hand, signaling the group to continue forward, while instructing Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng to follow the group and search for Qi Guze.
The group traversed the mountain forest, sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting dappled shadows on them. Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng followed closely behind, their eyes constantly searching for Qi Guze.
However, despite their continuous search, they could not find any trace of Qi Guze. Yan Qing's face also showed anxiety; he knew time was of the essence and they had to find Qi Guze as soon as possible.
The team had been trekking through the mountains and forests all day, and night was gradually falling.
Yan Qing ordered them to set up camp nearby and rest, resuming the search the next day. Qi Zi'ang and Tie Chunsheng sat by the campfire, silently thinking about Qi Guze. They knew this mission was extremely important to them, and they had to do everything they could to find Qi Guze.
The night was exceptionally quiet on Wutong Mountain, with only the crackling of the campfire. Qi Ziang and Tie Chunsheng lay on the grass, gazing at the starry sky, but their hearts were filled with anxiety and unease.
And so, in the forests of Wutong Mountain, Qi Zi'ang, Tie Chunsheng, and Yan Qing's search team spent a long but hopeful night. A new day would bring new hope and opportunities, and they would once again embark on their journey to find Qi Guze.
Inside the palace, Xu Yuehuai's bedroom was elegantly and quietly furnished, with a delicate fragrance permeating the air, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle outside.
Xu Yuehuai sat on the soft couch, holding a bowl of medicine that had just been delivered to prevent miscarriage. She gently blew on the medicine and sipped it slowly.
However, the medicine she just tasted made her frown. The taste was very different from what she usually drank, with a faint bitterness and an unusual aroma.
Xu Yuehuai immediately sensed something was wrong. She put down the medicine bowl, put her fingers to her throat, and forced herself to vomit up the medicine she had just drunk.
Upon seeing this, the palace maids rushed forward and asked, "Your Highness, what's wrong?"
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