"Your Highness, you're weak. You'd better eat some. Otherwise, Prince Yu would be distressed if you hurt your health. "
The fragrant and sweet snacks were placed in front of Lin Mengya.
Although her stomach was empty, she picked one up with her slender fingers and put it back on Yu An's handkerchief.
"You haven't eaten anything for a day. You must be starving. You eat first."
Lin Mengya turned her eyes back to the horse carriages and the group of businessmen who were about to leave.
She was afraid that she would miss Long Tianhao and prayed in her heart that she would not be late.
However, she knew very well in her heart. For the sake of safety, most people would choose to bring people out of the city at night when the light was dim.
However, the sun was setting and the city gates were about to close in an hour. However, she did not see any clues at all.
Could it be that she had let them go because of a moment of carelessness?
On second thought, she felt that it was unlikely. Not to mention a horse carriage that could hide people, even if it was a bucket filled with swill, she would want to crawl into it to have a look.
With such a serious examination, not to mention a living person, even a cat or a dog would not be able to slip past her eyes.
Could it be that she had made a wrong estimate? Had those people left a few days ago? Or were they planning to leave a few days later?
However, there was one thing that Lin Mengya was sure of.
Obviously, it was more useful to keep Long Tianhao alive than to keep his corpse.
However, now, no matter how rational her analysis was, the cruel reality was still a blow to Lin Mengya.
If …
Lin Mengya's heart tightened. If Long Tianhao had really been transported out of the city … He would probably be in danger.
"Your Excellency, the city gates are about to close. I wonder if you have any other instructions. "
The guard at the city gates was a little embarrassed as he rubbed his hands together and said to Yu An.
"You don't have to be so polite, Your Excellency. Let me ask my master."
Yu An was gentle and courteous, not at all arrogant and condescending.
This was also because Zuo Qiuchen was good at training. Most of the close servants would more or less have some of their master's temperament.
Although Lin Mengya did not introduce herself, she was able to hold Prince Shen's invitation card and still look noble and elegant.
The guard at the city gate also understood that this person must be an influential figure in the city — Princess Anle.
Although he was a low-ranking official, he was experienced and knowledgeable. Regardless of whether the princess was real or not, as long as she was the most beloved person in the Emperor and Royal Prince's heart, he could not afford to offend her.
"Go and tell the gate officer to open and close the gates on time. This is an important matter, it's not good to delay him. "
Lin Mengya had already heard the words of the guard at the city gate, so she gave the order in a low voice.
Since he was willing to give her face, she couldn't go too far.
He also asked Yu An to pass some banknotes to the guards at the city gates, saying that it would be an extra meal for the brothers.
They had been busy for an entire day, and they couldn't let it go to waste.
She rubbed the space between her eyebrows. She had been staring for an entire afternoon. Zuo Qiuyu sent someone to inform her that he would be attending a banquet at night and would not be back until nightfall.
It was fortunate that Liu Xuan was with them, so there shouldn't be any trouble.
Even if those people wanted to do something to Zuo Qiuyu, Liu Xuan would be able to see through it.
Lin Mengya, on the other hand, had not gained anything today.
Tears welled up in Lin Mengya's eyes. She gently rubbed her eyes. By now, there were only a few people leaving the city, and they were rushing to get there.
Seeing that her hopes were dashed, Lin Mengya could not help but sigh softly.
"Don't be sad, Your Highness. I'll come with you tomorrow."
Yu An said worriedly. The princess had been busy from morning to night for the entire day. If she was really exhausted, His Majesty would skin her alive.
"Hmm, this is the only way. You've worked hard, Yu An. "
Lin Mengya curled up on the horse carriage to ease the discomfort in her stomach.
Seeing that the city gates were about to close, she had no choice but to go back for the day.
However, she could vaguely sense that Long Tianyu would definitely appear today.
The residents in the vicinity hastened their footsteps to get out of the city. The guards at the city gates had also begun their final inspection of the day.
There were no horse carriages or caravans, and the street lights were already lit. Lin Mengya sighed and gave an order to Yu An, feeling a little disappointed.
"Go back."
"Yes, Your Highness."
After much persuasion, the princess finally agreed to go back.
Yu An immediately drove the horse carriage back to the Crown Prince's Mansion.
Lin Mengya sat in the horse carriage, but her gaze did not leave the city gates.
In the twilight, the majestic city walls gradually became smaller and smaller in her sight.
Just when she was about to turn her gaze away, she saw a small black sedan surrounded by four people heading in the direction of the city gates.
Lin Mengya, who was sitting in the horse carriage, could hear the four or five people talking about going out to look for a physician.
She had an idea and quickly called out to Yu An.
"I think the person in the sedan seems to be in need of a physician. Anyway, we'll have nothing to do if we go back. Why don't we go and see what's going on? "
"Your Highness … I'm afraid this is not appropriate."
Yu An stopped the horse carriage and looked at the princess with an awkward expression.
It was already so late, and there were no guards around them. If anything happened, it would be difficult to deal with it.
However, Lin Mengya was determined. Yu An sighed, turned his horse around and chased after the sedan.
In fact, Lin Mengya did not want to go back to the Crown Prince's Mansion alone.
Even if she was busy with some matters outside, it would bring her a glimmer of hope.
The horse carriage sped along the deserted long street and soon caught up with the sedan.
At this moment, the sedan had stopped at the city gates. A man in his forties was negotiating with the city gate officer.
"Sir, please do me a favor. My eldest son is out doing business and my daughter-in-law is about to give birth. However, the midwives in the city said that my daughter-in-law's fetus is in an abnormal position. Only a midwife with the surname Zhao can save her. I beg you, please let us go and give us a way out! "
The man pleaded bitterly and almost knelt down in front of the city gate officer.
However, the city gates had just been closed and the key had been locked. According to the laws of the imperial court, they were not allowed to open the gates unless there was an emergency.
"It's not that I don't want to help you, but the city gates have already been closed. I'm afraid I won't be able to bear the consequences if I open the gates for you again. "
The city gate officer looked like he was in a dilemma. The man quickly took out a money bag from his bosom and was about to give it to the city gate officer.
However, the city gate officer did not take it from him. Instead, he pushed it to the man.
In normal times, he could make an exception for this.
However, at this moment, all the high-ranking officials and dignitaries had gathered. If he made any mistake and was caught red-handed, things would not be good.
"Is your daughter-in-law about to give birth?"
Just when the two sides were in danger, a gentle voice suddenly sounded.
Both of them turned to look at the source of the voice at the same time. A slender and beautiful figure came gracefully.
"Miss, it's his daughter-in-law who is about to give birth. He said that he needs a midwife. However, it's getting late and the city gates are closed. I'm in a difficult position. "
Seeing that Princess Anle had returned, the city gate officer immediately came up to her.
Since the princess did not reveal her identity, he was naturally willing to cooperate with her.
His attitude was respectful and polite, and he did not dare to slight her.
"In this case, why don't I take a look at your daughter-in-law first? Don't worry, I'm a doctor. Moreover, I'm quite knowledgeable in gynecology. Even if the city gates were to be opened, it would take some time. "
Yu An had already instructed the city gate officer to get someone to open the gates.
The city gate officer was naturally happy to do so. After all, the princess would bear the responsibility if anything happened.
He quickly got a group of people to guard the gates.
However, just when Lin Mengya reached the sedan, she was stopped by two people.
Both of them looked very capable, but they looked a little unnatural. They seemed anxious, but they seemed to be pretending.
Lin Mengya frowned and looked at the two people.
This was strange. If the pregnant woman was about to give birth, why were there no maids or maids?
"What are you …"
"Miss, they are my nephews. My daughter-in-law has fainted from the pain. Thank you for asking the city gate officer to be merciful and let us out. "
At this moment, the man in his forties tried to smooth things over again.
However, he did not mention anything about letting Lin Mengya see his daughter-in-law.
"Since this is the case, I'll go and urge them, lest your daughter-in-law is in danger."
Lin Mengya's expression changed, and she resumed her gentle look.
She walked quickly to the city gate officer and whispered something to him.
"Miss, what should we do about this?"
The expression on the city gate officer's face changed slightly, but it was not seen by those people.
Lin Mengya thought for a moment, then deliberately raised her voice and said,
"Since they're so anxious, why don't you get more people here? This is a matter of life and death. If there's any delay, I won't let you off! "
The city gate officer nodded in agreement and immediately ran out to get more people.
However, the soldiers who were just about to open the gates stopped at this moment. They were just putting on a show, but in fact, they were waiting for the next instruction.
"Miss, how long more before the city gate opens?"
After a while, beads of perspiration appeared on the man's forehead.
He asked Lin Mengya as he wiped the sweat with his sleeve.
"Soon. There's something wrong with the hinges of the gate. So it's extra difficult to push it open. Don't rush. He'll get more people here in a while. "
Lin Mengya comforted him patiently. What she said was reasonable.
However, the man became more and more anxious. The others were indifferent to the pregnant woman in the sedan, but kept looking at the city gate.
At this moment, Lin Mengya was even more certain that there must be something fishy about this pregnant woman!
"Forget it, I'd better not trouble you. Although my daughter-in-law had a difficult delivery, women have to go through all kinds of difficulties when giving birth. I'd better go back and get the best doctor and midwife! "
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