Yes, Ye Qingxue nodded; that's what she thought too!
Perhaps it was because of the hot weather, but the baby in her womb was moving more frequently today.
Finally, evening arrived, the sun set, the heat dissipated, and the fetus in her womb became less active.
Ye Qingxue then took a stroll around the courtyard where the midwives and wet nurses were staying, chatting with them to learn about their current living conditions, as well as their health, appetite, and so on.
They were flattered and deeply grateful. When Ye Qingxue left, they personally escorted her to the outside of the courtyard and lingered there for a long time, reluctant to part.
"May the Bodhisattva bless the Crown Princess with a clever and adorable grandson! The Crown Princess is so kind!"
"It's not just about being smart and quick-witted; it's also about being healthy and long-lived! The Crown Princess is of such noble status, yet she treats us so well and personally comes to care for us. I have never encountered anything like this before."
"..."
As night gradually descended, the color first turned from a pale gray to a light black, and finally to a deep black.
Lanterns were lit throughout the Crown Prince's residence.
When the wind blows, the lantern tassels under the eaves sway incessantly.
Ye Qingxue slowly stopped walking. She turned around and looked at the main gate of the Crown Prince's residence. Someone stumbled in and ran in, and no one stopped them.
The figure gradually drew closer, and the dim light of the lantern shone on her face, allowing Ye Qingxue to slowly make out her features.
Her face was stained with blood and had wounds. Strands of hair were falling from her forehead and temples. She looked haggard and disheveled.
Autumn is in full swing.
Qiu Shen returned, covered in wounds and with a face full of grief. The moment she saw Ye Qingxue, she stopped in her tracks, her lips trembling, unable to utter a word.
Granny Xing's heart tightened and ached instantly. Recalling Ye Qingxue's various reactions today, and looking at Qiu Shen's current appearance, she thought, she thought... Had something really happened to the Crown Prince? Could the couple be so in sync?
When one party has an accident, the other party will feel terrible even if they are unaware of it.
If, if the Crown Prince really does get into trouble, what will become of his Crown Princess? How will she face the storms and threats that will engulf the capital?
Granny Xing dared not think about it and quickly turned to look at Ye Qingxue, only to see that Ye Qingxue was calm and aloof, showing no trace of the restlessness and unease she had shown during the day.
"Qiushen, you've been robbed? Go and wash up first! Come see the Crown Princess later. The Crown Princess will uphold justice for you no matter what!" Granny Xing hurriedly said.
If it really is the Crown Prince who is in trouble, let's keep it a secret for now, lest Ye Qingxue be traumatized and both she and her unborn child die.
However, Ye Qingxue forcefully pushed past Granny Xing and walked towards Qiu Shen.
It was only a short distance of two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters), and she soon arrived in front of Qiu Shen.
Qiu Shen had considered keeping this matter from Ye Qingxue, but after thinking it over for a long time, she realized that she couldn't hide it and shouldn't hide it, so she went directly to Ye Qingxue after returning.
She was so sad that she didn't know how to talk to Ye Qingxue, so she knelt down in front of Ye Qingxue. Ye Qingxue grabbed her arms and stopped her.
"Why are you kneeling before me for no reason? Have you done something to wrong me?" Ye Qingxue asked, her voice surprisingly calm, revealing neither joy nor sorrow.
Granny Xing was both heartbroken and suspicious. She could tell from Qiu Shen's appearance that something had happened to the Crown Prince. Couldn't Ye Qingxue see it?
If you could see it, why this reaction? But with Ye Qingxue's intelligence, it's impossible that she couldn't see it!
"I..." Qiu Shen had only just begun when the tears she had been holding back all day burst forth: "I'm sorry, I have failed the Crown Princess's trust and entrustment. I was too late, I couldn't save His Highness the Crown Prince, and I couldn't prevent the tragedy from happening!"
She felt very sorry and was really sorry to Ye Qingxue. As she spoke, she tried to kneel down again, but Ye Qingxue stopped her once more.
"What happened to His Highness the Crown Prince?" Ye Qingxue asked, her voice dry and lacking in grief.
Qiu Shen briefly told Ye Qingxue about the collapse of the Qinglan Gorge Tunnel and how Yun Zhuo was buried underneath it.
After saying that, before Ye Qingxue could react, she burst into tears.
Granny Xing stood beside Ye Qingxue, her hand slightly raised, in case she suddenly fainted.
But after waiting for a long time, she didn't see Ye Qingxue faint, nor did she see any sadness on Ye Qingxue's face, or even a single tear.
"Imperial edict has arrived—" Just then, outside the Crown Prince's residence, a eunuch's voice suddenly rang out, high-pitched and shrill.
Granny Xing was startled and subconsciously looked towards the door. What imperial edict could be there at this moment?
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