Ji Mingxuan stood silently on the side.
She wondered if she had done the right thing?
Li Jianmo got up and walked to Yu Xiuhua's side.
Slowly opening the medicine chest.
"Your Highness, people should try to reduce the number of people here..."
Empress Consort Chang looked at Empress Dowager De, the meaning of her eyes unmistakable.
Empress Dowager De sighed and said, "All of you sisters, return now!"
Everyone really didn't want to leave. One reason was that the emperor hadn't come out yet, and another reason was that they wanted to know the result of Yu Xiuhua.
Ji Mingfu also wanted to know, but she believed it was best to escort her younger sister back to the palace to rest. Today's Yu Xiuhua had given Ji Mingfu a warning.
If she survived, she felt that Yu Xiuhua and her imperial child wouldn't be very stable. So, her younger sister would stand out more.
Seeing that everyone didn't want to leave, Empress Consort Chang clapped her hands, and servants and eunuchs waiting outside walked in. Their eyes gave the impression of being cold.
Finally, someone sensible was Ning Jiejie. She respectfully bowed and said, "Concubine, I bid farewell."
Empress Consort Chang smiled and said, "Ning Jiejie is so mature!"
Ning Jiejie lowered her head, and the others saw this and also bid farewell.
Ji Mingxuan was dragged away by Ji Mingfu as well.
The vast Pavilion of Auspicious Phoenix was left with only Yu Xiuhua, the two attending physicians, and the servant girls and eunuchs next to Empress Dowager De and Empress Consort Chang.
The two sisters walked back to the palace.
Ji Mingfu said, "Fourth Sister was rather reckless today. If something happens to the queen mother, it will be difficult for you."
Ji Mingxuan smiled and said, "Second Sister is overly worrying. The queen mother will definitely recover safely. If she wakes up one day knowing that Yu Xiuhua had a miscarriage, it will damage her reputation as wise."
Ji Mingfu sighed and said, "Fourth Sister, you don't understand."
Ji Mingxuan said, "Second Sister, today's action shows that I firmly believe the queen mother will be safe. Also, because I'm pregnant myself, I feel the impact more deeply."
"Since I've been wondering about a question, what if today's incident were mine?" Ji Mingxuan added.
Ji Mingfu was taken aback and said, "So, you've softened?"
Ji Mingxuan didn't reply. She said, "The child is the emperor and Empress Consort's eagerly awaited heir. If we lose it, they won't be happy."
Ji Mingfu stared at the Ji Mingxuan showing happiness, unaware of it. For a moment, Ji Mingfu didn't know what to say.
Ji Mingxuan touched the plum blossom on top of her head, took a deep breath, and loudly said to Purple Jade, "Purple Jade, select several branches of plum blossom to place in the bedroom."
Purple Jade hurriedly approached and said, "Servant understands."
Ji Mingxuan pulled Ji Mingfu's hand and continued walking ahead.
Purple Jade was folding plum blossoms behind, and Xiao Shuzi and Xiao Shiyan were following the two maids.
Purple Jade folded a flower, watched the imperial mother and Lady Rong depart from a distance. Martial artists have acute senses, so even though they were some distance away, they heard what they shouldn't have heard.
The imperial mother really moved! Suppressing her facial expression, she continued chasing after them.
"Fourth Sister also let Brother Li of the Li family be troublesome today."
Ji Mingxuan was puzzled and said, "What happened?"
Ji Mingfu had a complex expression and said, "If it succeeds, everything is fine. If it doesn't succeed, the emperor will..."
Ji Mingxuan immediately opposed, "But Empress Consort Chang..."
"Does Empress Consort Chang have authority over the emperor?"
Ji Mingxuan finally grew anxious and said, "Then... I'll go beg the emperor!"
Ji Mingfu gently said, "It's just a possibility. I'm just reminding you. If it really happens, you must not go beg for mercy, even if you feel no connection with Brother Li."
Ji Mingxuan frowned.
"If you beg, others will have more means against you," she continued, "We haven't known about the relationship between us and Brother Li!"
"But..."
"No 'but'!"
Ji Mingxuan shrank, the palace was really cold!
Ji Mingfu said, "You must remember this."
Ji Mingxuan nervously nodded.
Ji Mingfu sighed and said, "Fourth Sister, take good care of your pregnancy and produce a prince in safety. That will be our Ji Family's greatest honor. Aunt Yue, before the moon, she became Second Mother, so Fourth Sister, take care!"
Ji Mingxuan's eyes lit up, and she said, "I'll remember it."
Ji Mingfu looked at the two paths and helped Ji Mingxuan tidy up her clothing. Ji Mingxuan smiled at her.
At this moment, Purple Jade caught up.
Ji Mingfu said, "Purple Jade, the imperial mother always brings you out, which shows she highly values you. Don't let the imperial mother and little prince down."
Purple Jade felt uneasy but replied obediently, "Servant will not harm the imperial mother and little prince."
Ji Mingfu nodded.
Ji Mingxuan smiled and said, "Purple Jade is the most cautious. With her, I won't have anything to worry about."
Ji Mingfu sized up Purple Jade and found her sister trusted this servant.
She examined her closely but decided against further inspection.
Purple Jade carried Ji Mingxuan, Xiao Shuzi followed behind, and Xiao Zhongzi was sent to probe ahead.
Seeing this, Ji Mingfu relaxed.
They safely returned to the Quiet Tranquility Pavilion. Zhi Cao hurriedly changed Ji Mingxuan's clothes to dispel the cold.
Seated on the warm bed, she drank hot tea and felt much more comfortable. Suddenly remembering what had happened today, she asked Zhi Cao, "Send Hongzhu to the Pavilion of Auspicious Phoenix to wait for news."
"Queen Mother... Your Highness is..."
Ji Mingxuan softly said, "Where? It's about Yu Xiuhua having an accident."
Zhi Cao's face was full of doubt, and Ji Mingxuan lightly told her about the events outside the pavilion. This made Zhi Cao break out in a cold sweat.
Chishao saw this and quickly grabbed the quilt to cover Ji Mingxuan. She looked at Ji Mingxuan sleeping, her eyes filled with worry.
She felt that keeping Yuxiu Hua's dragon fetus safe was better. She did not seek honor but only sought the safety of the queen mother and the imperial successor. On another hand, if the imperial successor were born, the queen mother's footing would be solidified.
After this rest, it had already turned into night. Ji Mingxuan opened her eyes.
The charcoal fire in the room was burning brightly. She lifted the quilt.
Chishao was on the side tidying up things when she saw Ji Mingxuan getting up. She put down what she was holding and walked over.
"Your Highness, why don't you sleep for a little longer?"
Ji Mingxuan said, "What happened?"
Chishao replied, "There's no news from either Empress Consort or Yuxiu Hua."
Ji Mingxuan looked at the candlelight without saying anything.
Chishao said, "Then it depends on fate. Your Highness now has to take care of the future little one."
Ji Mingxuan nodded lightly.
"How about Zhu Lu?"
Chishao smiled and said, "He's still probing."
Ji Mingxuan asked, "Can Lady Chang send someone to help?"
Chishao said, "Zhu Lu has interacted with people outside the palace."
"Watch him carefully. Also learn some tricks from him," Ji Mingxuan instructed.
Chishao clearly nodded.
It was dinner time. Ji Mingxuan went from the dormitory to the hall, where Green Jade had already ordered the food to be served.
"Your Highness, Grandma Cheng is here," a servant announced.
Ji Mingxuan put down her bowl and chopsticks and hurriedly got up.
Grandma Cheng came to look after her every day, but she never came in the evening. Why was she here today?
"Quickly let Grandma Cheng in," Ji Mingxuan said.
When Chishao heard this, she personally went to welcome her.
Grandma Cheng entered the hall, followed by three people: two maidservants, and another woman dressed like a maidservant.
Seeing Ji Mingxuan get up to greet her, Grandma Cheng immediately said, "Your Highness is well."
Ji Mingxuan smiled and helped her up, saying, "Grandma, you're too formal."
Grandma Cheng smiled kindly and said, "Your Highness showing favor towards me is my good fortune."
Ji Mingxuan laughed and responded, "Mingxuan is fortunate to have Grandma's care."
Grandma Cheng knew that Ji Mingxuan always respected her and thus did not continue with this topic.
Ji Mingxuan asked, "Grandma Cheng, who is..."
Grandma Cheng signaled the other maidservant with an eye.
The other maidservant hurried over and respectfully bowed to Ji Mingxuan.
"Xin Xue gives your Highness her respects," she said.
Ji Mingxuan looked at Grandma Cheng. Grandma Cheng explained, "Empress Dowager knows that Your Highness hasn't found a wet nurse yet, while Xin Xue served under Grand Empress Dowager Tang for many years. She is one of the most suitable people. Therefore, she will definitely be more meticulous than other maidservants in taking care of Your Highness and the imperial successor."
Ji Mingxuan smiled and then looked toward the Rongshou Palace, thanking her sincerely, "I thank Empress Dowager for her kindness." She lowered her head, bowing to Xin Xue maidservant: "Xin Xue maidservant, hurry, there are maidservants lacking in our palace."
Xin Xue (Xin Xue, henceforth referred to as Xin Xue maidservant) respectfully said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for considering old lady."