Cao Xiao tumbled in with a blissful smile on his face, clearly showing he had reconciled with Chang Lexi.
Long Yue sighed helplessly and asked, "So what exactly happened?"
If the other party claid he was wrongfully accused, then the situation had a chance for a turnaround. Currently, they were all puzzled and needed Cao Xiao to explain further.
Cao Xiao cleared his throat, his expression sowhat awkward. He glanced furtively at Li Qingmu: "I went to ask Lexi, and she said her cousin suffered a misfortune, was slandered as a murderer. Now the Jingzhao Mansion wants to arrest him, and the court is impeaching him for reckless behavior and bullying..."
Li Qingmu was taken aback: "Is this a murder case?"
Cao Xiao nodded awkwardly: "Yes...yes..."
Li Qingmu’s mouth twitched with annoyance. Why did I agree to help him? Isn’t this creating trouble for myself?
Honestly, in the past, Li Qingmu held no resentnt over such matters, but now, injured and recuperating, while Yue’re is pregnant and needs to rest, this incident is truly...
"A Mu, I know it’s asking a lot to bother you with this now, but it’s a murder case. The court just stabilized, and now this incident arises; the Emperor will certainly hold him accountable to maintain order!"
Cao Xiao finished speaking and looked pleadingly at Li Qingmu.
Li Qingmu pondered for a mont, saying, "Don’t worry, A shao, I’ll go to the palace."
Cao Xiao’s eyes lit up. Going to the palace? Going to see the Emperor? Then there’s a chance for a turnaround!
Cao Xiao’s mind was simple; since Li Qingmu had contributed, it made sense he’d receive preferential treatnt and find the Emperor to discuss matters.
Long Yue frowned, even though A Mu had been resting for half a month, having been burned by charcoal. Despite using the best dicinal salves, healing wouldn’t co so quickly.
"Don’t worry," Li Qingmu sensed his young wife’s concern and his mood lifted, coaxing her, "My foot injury is pretty much healed. See? I often get up to stretch my legs now. If I keep lying down, I’ll make myself sick even without being sick."
Alright.
Cao Xiao, delighted with Li Qingmu’s response, went to inform the Chang Family, while Long Yue helped him dress.
"It’s been peaceful for just a few days, and now this happens. A Mu, could this be a faction dispute?"
The Princes have always been vying for the Crown Prince position, now with Prince Lingjiang soon returning to the Capital, this Shengjing City is bound to be even livelier.
Li Qingmu shook his head: "I don’t know. The Crown Prince’s last performance was quite poor; the Emperor likely already contemplates changing the crown prince. If I guess correctly, the Emperor might appoint a new ruler suddenly!"
Instantly, Long Yue felt her scalp tingle.
This Emperor indeed doesn’t play by the usual rules, always so unconventional.
"Are you sure?"
Long Yue couldn’t help but ask.
There was indeed precedent in Dazhou history of bypassing the Crown Prince to directly enthrone a new Emperor, but that was during special circumstances—when the Crown Prince was incompetent and the Emperor was bedridden, passing away imminently. So they directly appointed a new sovereign.
But Dazhou currently isn’t like that.
Li Qingmu touched his nose and shook his head, saying, "Not entirely sure, just a strong possibility. Well then, I’ll head to the palace first and tell you more when I return."
Li Qingmu actually hadn’t told Long Yue that there’s likely sothing more to this matter.
But now Yue’re is pregnant, not suitable for her to stress herself; those few prior months, she had endured enough hardship and fatigue.
As Li Qingmu stepped out, an unexpected guest arrived.
Long Yue looked surprised at the young girl in front: "Princess Nianxi?"
This was truly unexpected; Long Yue rembered Princess Nianxi had been released previously. She should be heading back with the Daliang Country’s troops now?
She’s still in Shengjing City?
"Does the Princess have so matter?"
This Princess said she ca to find her brother, but eventually sought A Mu, whom Li Qingmu didn’t want to acknowledge, yet she was determined to help them.
This indeed was perplexing.
"I’m here to take my leave." Princess Nianxi said this, her gaze slightly unusual, "The Princess has sent word—it’s ti for to return, so I must depart."
Long Yue nodded, probing, "So...aren’t you going to find your brother?"
Princess Nianxi shook her head, smiling bitterly: "I’ve located him, but he doesn’t intend to return with ; staying here holds no aning."
Nianxi’s words were true. She had always known who her "brother" was but couldn’t state it directly.
Previously, she’d tested Long Yue and Li Qingmu twice—first seeking their help to find her brother, then during Li Qingmu’s imprisonnt, she sought out Long Yue for his lineage to save him.
Yet both tis, Long Yue refused.
Given this, she understood they wouldn’t accompany her.
Princess Nianxi’s expression was slightly lancholic, and Long Yue felt rather sorry, saying, "Thank you, Princess, for saving us previously."
"It’s nothing. You saved before, too. We’re... even now!"
Princess Nianxi smiled faintly.
"Well, I’m leaving then."
Princess Nianxi seed to have co rely to bid farewell. After speaking, she prepared to leave when Long Yue suddenly said, "Princess, please wait!"
"Hmm?"
Long Yue looked at her bright eyes, took a deep breath and asked, "Princess, when you were caught for rescuing at the execution ground, were you afraid at that ti?"
Princess Nianxi was montarily stunned, then shook her head, saying, "I was certainly scared, but I’m a Princess—I think Emperor Zhou wouldn’t do anything to ."
With that, Long Yue understood.
After seeing Princess Nianxi off, Long Yue fell into deep thought.
If she was right, the Princess from the Daliang Country was indeed A Mu’s mother, and she seed aware of his existence—Nianxi was caught inadvertently or was it intentional?
It’s said the Princess of the Daliang Country is a formidable figure, but how formidable?
A woman who can rule the Daliang Country—is she a simple character?
Thinking these thoughts gave Long Yue a headache.
Perhaps with the pregnancy progressing, it beca overwhelming to think these things.
"Madam, what’s wrong?" Ning Xiang noticed her unease and worried, "Shall I fetch Mr. Duanmu for you?"
Long Yue rubbed her temples, not wanting to trouble her ntor, but her stomach felt a bit uncomfortable, warranting an examination.
Later, Duanmu Nan ca and after checking Long Yue’s pulse, he sighed: "Rest well and avoid overthinking, or you risk complications during labor."
Childbirth is a critical mont for won. Long Yue could ignore others, but not her ntor’s advice.
She nodded repeatedly: "Alright, I understand. I’ll rest at ho for the coming days."
Ah, pregnancy is tiring. Before having children, she always wished for them. Now having one, she feels weary and less free.
Yet knowing in six months she’ll have her child, she feels happy again.
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