Since that day, Pei Zhizhen has come to Zhaoning Palace every day. She has even reviewed Jiang Yu's daily diet and had Ling Mama record Jiang Yu's sleeping time every day.
"Miss Pei, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager didn't sleep for very long today."
After being reminded by Pei Zhi, Ling Mama's heart was in her throat, and she wished she could stay by Jiang Yu's side for a moment.
"That's good. There's no need for you to be too nervous, Granny. I'll come every day."
"Good, good, good." Granny Ling disregarded her previous resentment towards the Pei family and looked at Pei Zhi with shining eyes. "With Miss Pei here, this old servant can feel more at ease."
"Granny."
Jiang Yu's voice, tinged with laughter, rang out, "Look at you, I haven't even reached the final stage of childbirth yet and you're already so anxious. If the day of childbirth really comes, won't you be so nervous that you can't even stand up straight?"
"Your Majesty, when you gave birth to the Emperor, this old servant fell into a trap and was not by your side. This time, this old servant must keep his eyes open and not let any mistakes happen."
"What happened back then wasn't your fault."
Jiang Yu looked at the busy palace servants in the courtyard and Pei Zhi, who was always watching her, and chuckled softly.
"I'm quite pregnant now, and I'm getting bored staying in the courtyard all day. I want to find something to do, but Ayan won't let me." Jiang Yu pursed her lips. "Seeing you all so busy, I'm actually a little envious."
"Oh dear, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager."
Upon hearing Jiang Yu's words, Wanji immediately became alert. "Not only the Emperor, but the Emperor Emeritus also instructed that you must not be overworked. You should rest for two months."
"Over at Lingyun Garden..." Jiang Yu continued, still somewhat unwilling to give up.
“Now Lord Guo has moved out of Lingyun Garden, and he and Miss Qin return to Lingyun Garden every few days. There are now many more women in Lingyun Garden.” Granny Ling added. They all knew that Jiang Yu cared about Lingyun Garden, so they kept a close eye on its situation.
“Zhiqing has managed Lingyun Garden very well.” Jiang Yu glanced at Pei Zhi. “You can also try taking the imperial examination next time.”
“Okay.” Pei Zhi surprisingly did not refuse. Seeing that Qin Ke’er and Sun Shu had both participated in the imperial examination, she was naturally tempted as well.
"Oh right, speaking of the imperial examinations, I remember Qin Ke'er came to see you twice?" Jiang Yu idly went through all the scenes in her mind, finally settling on Qin Ke'er.
"Yes, Miss Qin asked me what happened." Pei Zhi pursed her lips, unsure whether she should reveal the matter between Qin Ke'er and Ling Ku.
"Qin Ke'er is acting strangely. She even asked me about Ling Ku. I think it's my youngest daughter who has fallen for him." Jiang Yu's eyes were full of smiles. "It's better if she's still young."
"I noticed she's lost a lot of weight because she's worried about General Lingku." Pei Zhi knew that Lingku must have been sent to the Pei family, so she dared not see Qin Ke'er.
Qin Ke'er invited her again, but she declined each time, citing feeling unwell.
"You're right. I wonder how things are going with the Pei family."
Jiang Yu's gaze turned toward Longyou, and her vision gradually became more distant.
......
Just then, Qin Ke'er received a reply from the Qin family.
The envelope was heavy; besides a letter, it also contained a token.
"Miss, Madam has sent a letter." Upon hearing this, Qin Ke'er quickly stood up, her vision blurring from the sudden movement.
Qin Ke'er opened the letter with great eagerness, and after reading it, she was already in tears.
"Miss, what did Madam say in the letter?"
Qin Ke'er clutched the letter to her chest, taking several deep breaths to calm herself. "Please grant me an audience with the Empress Dowager. I must see the Empress Dowager."
"Ke'er, when I saw your letter, I felt extremely conflicted. I know your personality best. I've never seen you worry about someone to this extent before."
With your and General Ling's help last time, things in the Qin family have gotten back on track. The elders have entrusted me with all the affairs of the Qin family, saying they will hand them over to you and your elder brother when you return.
Ke'er, instead of worrying like this every day, why not protect him? General Ling Ku is a good man. As long as you have the token, you can command the Qin family's hundred secret guards. Give the token to Da Yu and let Da Yu send them to protect Ling Ku.
"As long as he returns safely, time will tell whether you like him or not."
After reading Madam Qin's letter, Jiang Yu weighed the token in her hand before looking at Qin Ke'er.
"Your Majesty, since you said I have no right to ask you about General Lingku, then I will give you this token so that they can protect General Lingku."
Seemingly afraid that Jiang Yu would not agree, Qin Ke'er quickly spoke again, "If necessary, we can also have them reveal the Qin family's identity... This should be able to help you."
"good."
Jiang Yu handed the token to Wan Ji, saying, "Take this to the Emperor and have these people protect Ling Ku."
“Your Majesty, these are, after all, members of the Qin family... If things go wrong..." Wanji was clearly hesitant.
"If things have gone wrong because of these people, I, Qin Ke'er, will atone with my death." Qin Ke'er stood up. "Please, Granny, give me some paper and a pen."
Half an incense stick later, a written agreement was handed to Jiang Yu.
"With this written agreement, you can trust me."
Qin Ke'er finally breathed a sigh of relief as she watched Wanji hurriedly leave with the token.
“Your mother…is very good to you,” Jiang Yu said softly, “She was willing to mobilize the Qin family’s secret guards for you.”
"My mother said that time will tell whether I like it or not."
When Qin Ke'er left Zhaoning Palace, her eyes were a little red.
The fact that the Empress Dowager accepted this token shows that General Ling's current situation is truly dangerous.
"Miss Qin, please wait."
Qin Ke'er slowly stopped in her tracks when she heard the voice of a palace servant behind her.
"By imperial decree of the Empress Dowager, you may now move freely within the capital, but there will be secret guards following you."
"What?"
Qin Ke'er seemed to find it hard to believe her ears. She was currently confined to the palace and needed to ask permission every time she went out. Now she was being told that she could move freely in the capital?
The palace maid repeated what she had just said, "The Empress Dowager also said that she hopes you will not betray her trust."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Qin Ke'er left with gratitude, and Jiang remained silent for a long time inside Zhaoning Palace.
"Granny, I really didn't expect that Madam Qin would send the Qin family's secret guards to Dayu this time."
Perhaps this is the deep love and affection parents have for their children.
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