mesbooks Chapter 220: The three of them went together to visit the 7th Princess.
Chapter 220: The three of them went together to visit the 7th Princess.
Not long after, Murong Yi returned to the manor. Wuming was dressed in black, his posture as upright as a pine tree. He held a long sword that gleamed coldly in his hand, and his steps were steady and powerful. Compared with his previous disheveled appearance, he was completely different. He exuded an aura that commanded respect and followed closely behind Murong Yi.
As the two passed by the backyard, they saw Lin Qianqian supporting herself on the table with both hands, struggling to get up.
Her high, protruding belly, like a heavy little mountain, made her figure heavy and clumsy. Every movement was extremely slow and laborious, and fine beads of sweat had already seeped from her forehead. A few strands of hair were soaked with sweat and stuck to her pale cheeks.
Xiaodie stood beside Lin Qianqian, her hands tightly supporting Lin Qianqian's arms, her eyes full of concern and caution.
Murong Yi caught a glimpse of this scene, her heart clenched, and endless worry and fear instantly welled up in her eyes.
His brows furrowed tightly into a "川" shape, and his face turned deathly pale. Without thinking, he ran towards Lin Qianqian as fast as the wind could carry him.
Upon reaching her, he anxiously pushed Xiaodie aside and steadily supported Lin Qianqian, his voice trembling uncontrollably: "Qianqian, how are you? Is anything bothering you?"
Lin Qianqian was somewhat at a loss, looking at him speechlessly, "Your Highness..."
Xiaodie stumbled from the sudden, forceful push, and fell backward uncontrollably. In her panic, she landed right in Wuming's arms.
Wuming was suddenly startled. Out of instinct, he reached out and firmly supported Xiaodie's arms.
In an instant, their gazes met in mid-air, and time seemed to freeze. A hint of panic and surprise flashed in Wuming's eyes, while Xiaodie's eyes were filled with astonishment and shyness.
But in just a moment, they snapped out of their daze, as if struck by lightning, and quickly turned their gazes to Murong Yi and Lin Qianqian.
Murong Yi, his face filled with panic, rushed to Lin Qianqian's side, firmly holding her arms with both hands. His voice trembled slightly with tension: "Be careful! Your body is becoming increasingly heavy, and you must be careful in everything you do. What would I do if something happened to you?"
Seeing Murong Yi's anxious expression, Lin Qianqian felt a surge of warmth in her heart. A gentle smile bloomed on her face as she softly reassured him, "Your Highness, it's not that serious. It's just getting up. Besides, Xiao Die has been by my side the whole time, taking good care of me."
Hearing this, Xiaodie stood aside, smiled awkwardly, her smile tinged with unease. She lowered her head slightly and whispered, "Your Highness, rest assured, this servant will definitely protect the Princess."
Murong Yi, however, did not relax at all. His eyes were fixed on Lin Qianqian, filled with heartache and anxiety. His voice rose a few decibels: "If anything happens to you, I will regret it for the rest of my life! Ever since you became pregnant, I have been worried sick every day, afraid that something might happen to you." As he spoke, a trace of lingering fear flashed in his eyes, and his brows furrowed even more.
Lin Qianqian looked at Murong Yi, and the deep affection and worry in his eyes struck her heart.
Thinking that even though he was a prince and busy with official duties, he still cared for her and the child in her womb with great concern, her heart was filled with ripples.
Overwhelmed by emotion, she was instantly moved, and her eyes gradually welled up with tears. She tilted her head slightly, gazed at Murong Yi with deep affection, and nodded gently. All the words she wanted to say were condensed into this affectionate gesture. After a long while, she choked out, "Your Highness, I understand. I will be more careful in the future."
Lin Qianqian's eyes suddenly lit up, a flash of inspiration struck her, and after a moment's thought, she smiled and said happily, "By the way, Your Highness, someone just came to report that the Seventh Princess has given birth to a son. Shouldn't we go and see?"
Murong Yi nodded slightly, his expression full of agreement: "Yes... Seventh Sister has given birth, it's time to go and visit her. But I'll go myself. You're quite heavy and have difficulty moving around, so please stay in the manor and rest."
Upon hearing this, Lin Qianqian immediately became displeased. She gently shook Murong Yi's arm and said coquettishly, "Your Highness~ I want to go too. The Seventh Princess and I have always gotten along well. I was overjoyed to hear that she had given birth to a son, and I really want to congratulate her in person. Besides, I'm getting so bored staying in the manor all day. Please take me with you, Your Highness~ I'm sure I'll be safe and sound with you by my side, okay?" After saying that, she blinked her big, watery eyes and looked at Murong Yi pitifully.
Seeing Lin Qianqian's expectant expression, Xiaodie couldn't help but speak up for her mistress. She bowed slightly, a gentle smile on her face, and said earnestly, "Your Highness, the Princess often talks about the Seventh Princess, and she is especially concerned about the Seventh Princess's happy occasion. Now that the Seventh Princess has given birth to a son, if the Princess could personally go to congratulate her, the Seventh Princess would surely be overjoyed. This servant will take good care of the Princess along the way and will not allow the Princess to suffer any mishap."
Standing to the side, Wuming nodded slightly and calmly echoed, "Your Highness, the Princess is simple-minded and it's rare for her to be in such a good mood. Please grant her request. I will also keep an eye on the surroundings and protect the Princess."
Murong Yi listened to Xiao Die and Wuming's words, his gaze falling on Lin Qianqian's expectant face, and he couldn't bear to refuse. He first shook his head helplessly, then chuckled, his eyes full of doting affection. He gently pinched Lin Qianqian's nose and said softly, "Alright, alright, I really can't do anything with you two. Look at your pleading eyes, if I don't agree, it would seem heartless of me. So I'll take you with me, but you have to be obedient and listen to my arrangements. You're not allowed to be willful."
Upon hearing this, Lin Qianqian's face lit up with joy. She nodded vigorously and said excitedly, "Okay, okay, I promise I'll be obedient!"
In a shadowy corner of the courtyard, Su Wan'er's figure was concealed. Dressed in gorgeous clothes, she gently stroked her prominently protruding belly with both hands. A fleeting, almost imperceptible look of disdain and speechlessness crossed her face, her eyes seemingly filled with endless contempt. Then, she took a deep breath, forced a seemingly gentle smile onto her lips, and gracefully walked towards the crowd.
She approached Murong Yi and Lin Qianqian, slightly curtsied, and said in a soft but somewhat affected voice, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, my sister."
When Lin Qianqian saw Su Wan'er appear, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a barely perceptible hint of wariness flashed deep in her eyes. She subtly observed Su Wan'er, pondering to herself.
When Murong saw Su Wan'er arrive, his expression was gentle, and he said with concern, "Wan'er is here. Get up quickly. You are pregnant now, and your health is precious. There's no need for such a grand ceremony." As he spoke, he bent down and gently helped Su Wan'er up, then pulled her into his arms, showing his care and concern.
Seeing this, Lin Qianqian had no choice but to force a smile and respond to Su Wan'er. But inwardly, she kept thinking, "What kind of trouble is this Su Wan'er going to cause this time?"
Xiao Die, always perceptive, was equally wary of Su Wan'er's appearance. She pursed her lips, her eyes filled with vigilance, and couldn't help but let out a soft hum.
This subtle movement went unnoticed by others, but was caught by Wuming, who was standing nearby.
Wuming tilted his head slightly, a hint of confusion in his eyes, and looked at Xiaodie. A trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, as if he were asking Xiaodie the reason for her humming.
Su Wan'er wore a perfectly timed smile, but a hint of shrewdness flashed in her eyes. She feigned curiosity and asked, "What are you and my sister talking about that makes you so happy?" She tilted her head slightly, looking innocent and naive.
Murong Yi explained gently, "Wan'er, Seventh Sister has given birth to a son, and the Queen and I are just about to go and visit her!"
Upon hearing this, Su Wan'er first chuckled, then raised her hand to cover her mouth, her eyes curving into crescent shapes, and said with great joy, "Oh my, this is truly a joyous occasion! Your Highness and my sister's visit will surely bring even more happiness to the Seventh Princess."
Having said that, she slightly furrowed her brows, her eyes filled with concern and expectation, and looked at Murong Yi, saying softly, "Your Highness, I also wish to go and congratulate the Seventh Princess. Although I am unwell, I would like to share in her joy. The Seventh Princess has always been very kind to me, and now that she has given birth to a son, I would feel really bad if I didn't go."
Watching Su Wan'er's performance, Lin Qianqian felt a churning in her stomach and almost vomited. She suppressed her discomfort, biting her lower lip and thinking, "This pretentious act is disgusting!" With that thought, Lin Qianqian subtly clenched the silk handkerchief in her hand, while maintaining her slightly stiff smile.
Murong Yi looked at Su Wan'er with eyes full of doting affection, his joy overflowing, his gentle gaze seemingly overflowing with tenderness. A warm smile curved his lips as he gently patted Su Wan'er's shoulder, saying, "Wan'er, it's rare to have such a thoughtful gesture; Seventh Sister will surely be very happy. I'm very pleased that you thought of going together to offer your congratulations. In that case, let's go visit Seventh Sister together."
After saying that, Murong Yi turned to look at Lin Qianqian, her eyes full of tenderness and concern, and asked, "Qianqian, what do you think?"
Although Lin Qianqian was reluctant to travel with Su Wan'er, seeing that Murong Yi was in high spirits, she couldn't refuse him, so she forced a smile and nodded slightly, saying, "I will follow Your Highness's arrangements."
So, Murong Yi, accompanied by Lin Qianqian and Su Wan'er, and surrounded by a group of servants, headed towards the Seventh Princess's residence, ready to share the joy brought by this new life.