Madam Shen suddenly spoke up, "Although Your Highness still has a few months to go, it's important to find reliable midwives. I know a few you can recommend to Your Highness..."
"Madam Shen is very kind, but my aunt and the others have already prepared it for me in advance."
"With Lady Murong and the others around, I was mistaken..." Lady Shen smiled.
Madam Song covered her mouth and said, "We'll just keep the Princess company. Madam Xu's medical skills are superb; with her here, there's no need for us to worry."
"Your Highness, we also made clothes and bought toys for Little Baozi," Shen Xuanxuan said with a smile.
"Did you two make this by hand?" Bai Chuxiao asked with great interest.
"yes!"
"Let me see it!" The two were quite enthusiastic, and Bai Chuxiao couldn't refuse.
Soon, Shen Xuanxuan and Song Le'er called the maid to bring up all the things they had brought.
"Your Highness, what do you think?"
The toys in the two small boxes were quite presentable, but the few tiny clothes, no bigger than a palm, were so poorly stitched that Bai Chuxiao was exasperated. However, seeing the two girls' pleading expressions, she could only reluctantly say, "You've put in a lot of effort, they're not bad. Lanxiang, please accept them!"
They put their heart into it, but their needlework skills are just too touching. These two probably have never done needlework before. This dress is perfect for the little one, and it won't hurt his skin at all!
"Yes," Lanxiang replied with a smile. Judging from the princess's expression, she knew that the little clothes made by the two young ladies would probably gather dust.
After chatting for a while, Bai Chuxiao suddenly felt a little tired. It was August, the hottest time in Yongzhou. Even with ice, it was still hot. Staying in the house was stuffy, and staying in the yard for too long was too hot.
"Your Highness, why don't you go inside and rest?" Lanxiang, who was fanning herself, noticed that she seemed a little unwell and quickly said.
Madam Song, being very perceptive, stood up and said, "Then this humble woman will not disturb the Princess's rest any longer!" Seeing this, Madam Shen had no choice but to get up and take her leave as well.
Bai Chuxiao nodded, "Xuanxuan, Le'er, you should go back too. We'll get together another time..."
After returning to her room, Bai Chuxiao nestled on the soft couch and rubbed her temples.
"Your Highness, are you feeling unwell?" Lanxiang asked hurriedly.
"I'll go call Sister Lanxin," Qingzhu said with a frown, and immediately ran out.
Soon, Lanxin helped Madam Xu over. After serving the princess her medicine, she went down to oversee the meals. In such a short time, could something have gone wrong?
Without saying a word, Madam Xu immediately took Xiaoxiao's pulse and frowned. "Why is her pulse suddenly so erratic? She was fine before. What did Xiaoxiao just use?"
Bai Chuxiao asked in confusion, "After taking the medicine that Lanxin brought, I haven't taken anything else. Mother, what's wrong with me?"
"The medicine was prepared by me personally, without the help of anyone else, so there must be no problem..." Lanxin said, frowning.
Qingzhu spoke up, "Could it be that the Princess Consort, the two ladies, and the two young ladies chatted outside for too long and got tired?"
“It hasn’t been long, and the sun isn’t even scorching today. Xiaoxiao has clearly come into contact with something bad,” Madam Xu said, frowning.
Bai Chuxiao suddenly remembered something, her face darkened, and she ordered, "Qingshuang, take some men and invite Madam Chen and Madam Song back."
"Yes," Qing Shuang replied solemnly.
"Wait, Xuanxuan and Le'er should also be invited over."
"yes!"
"Your Highness, do you suspect that Madam Shen and Madam Song have something going on?" Lanxiang asked in a low voice.
Bai Chuxiao said with a stern face, "Whether there's a problem or not, we can check it later."
"But they've been gone for a while now. If they really had any bad intentions, it might be too late to investigate now..."
Even the usually good-tempered Madam Xu's expression changed, and she said coldly, "It's alright, I'll take a look myself later. If they really brought in something they shouldn't have, they'll naturally leave traces!"
Bai Chuxiao smiled faintly, "Thank you for your trouble, Mother! Focus your investigation on Madam Shen!"
She didn't doubt that there was anything between Shen Xuanxuan and Song Le'er, after all, they had been together for a long time. If they really had grievances, they would have taken action long ago. It was unlikely that Madam Song would do that. But Madam Shen was a different story...
Soon, Qing Shuang and her guards caught up with Madam Shen and Madam Song's group. The two families' carriages were one after the other and had not gone far from the Prince of Yan's residence.
Seeing the guards surrounding them, Song Le'er and Shen Xuanxuan were a little confused. They peeked out and asked somewhat nervously, "Qing Shuang, what's going on?"
Qing Shuang said in a deep voice, "It's nothing. Please, Madam Song, Madam Shen, and the two young ladies, come back to the Prince of Yan's residence with me!"
Led directly by the guards, the group returned to the main hall, where Madam Xu, with an icy expression, led Lan Xin in.
"Greetings, Madam Xu!" The group, unaware of what was going on, curtsied again.
Madam Song asked cautiously, "Madam Xu, what happened?"
"After you all left, the Princess Consort went into labor. I ask that you two ladies and two young ladies cooperate with me in searching the place," Lan Xin said with a cold smile.
"How could this happen? Is the Princess alright?" Song Le'er asked with some concern.
"It was discovered in time, and Xiaoxiao is fine. If it was just a misunderstanding, then so be it. But if anyone brought something they shouldn't have, don't blame me for being impolite!" Madam Xu walked to the head of the table and sat down, saying coldly. She could not tolerate anyone harming a child.
"Lanxin, search carefully!"
Madam Song breathed a sigh of relief. "It's good that Your Highness is alright. I have a clear conscience. Miss Lanxin, please search me first!"
Seeing her cooperation, Madam Xu's expression softened. Lanxin carefully examined her and smelled her, but found nothing suspicious. Madam Xu also stared intently and confirmed that there was nothing wrong.
"Lanxin, search me..." Song Le'er followed closely behind Madam Song and stepped forward. She would never hurt the little bun; there must be some misunderstanding.
Lan Xin nodded and searched carefully, but found nothing wrong.
Song Le'er stood to the side and exchanged a glance with Madam Song. They both breathed a sigh of relief. To harm the children of the Prince of Yan's mansion was truly reckless. Fortunately, they were not suspects.
"Madam Shen, it's your turn." Madam Shen wasn't as enthusiastic as the two from the Song family; instead, she seemed a little distracted. Lan Xin narrowed her eyes, becoming increasingly suspicious.
Xiao Yatou also said that she would focus on investigating this Madam Shen, and Madam Shen's expression was indeed not as calm as the previous two. Madam Xu's expression turned cold, and she got up and walked to Madam Shen.
Madam Shen composed herself and said calmly, "I have a clear conscience, Miss Lanxin, please search as you please..."
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