"Your Highness, I've already made the necessary arrangements for Liang City. I've found the most experienced midwives, and the wet nurses have also been selected for cleanliness and beauty."
"Mm." Lu Heng pursed his lips and said something else.
The attendant sighed in his heart. Since ancient times, heroes had always been unable to resist the charms of beautiful women. Indeed, the ancients were not lying.
Lu Heng calculated the time it would take for Pang Xiao's party to travel and the months of Qin Yining. Based on their slow speed, when they arrived at the original border city of the Yan dynasty, Liang City, it was just about time to give birth. Lu Heng also arranged for people to follow them from afar along the way to make sure nothing went wrong. He was worried that Qin Yining would be in danger if they encountered any bumps along the way.
Lu Heng knew that Pang Xiao would make proper preparations for Qin Yining. But he was still worried. The more he couldn't have her, the more he missed her. Qin Yining had already become his obsession.
He was now the head of the Lu family, and Your Majesty valued Zhong Yibo. But so what? The woman he loved was still in someone else's arms. He still had to fight for what he wanted with his own efforts.
Although Lu Heng couldn't wait for Pang Xiao to die in battle in a foreign land, his concern for Qin Yining had never lessened. He even thought that if Pang Xiao died in battle one day, Qin Yining's child would also be gone. She wouldn't have anything to worry about. Would his chances be higher?
But no matter what, he didn't want to joke about Qin Yining's safety.
Lu Heng held his breath. Every time he recalled the scene of his grandfather's death, his heart felt like it was being cut by a knife.
In order to have a chance to stand by her side, he had already disregarded his grandfather's and his family's wishes. Now that he was involved in court matters, it would be difficult for him to get away. But he didn't regret it.
In life, one had to strive for what they wanted. Regardless of whether he could get it or not, at least he had no regrets in his heart.
The light snow that fluttered like catkins became denser and denser. The attendants extended their oil-paper umbrellas, fearing that Lu Heng would catch a cold if his hair and clothes got wet.
Lu Heng, on the other hand, seemed oblivious as he was immersed in his own thoughts.
Even after they turned the corner and passed by the Count's carriage, they did not come back to their senses. The servants waiting beside the carriage did not dare to disturb them and could only follow behind them under the reminder of their attendants.
Just as the attendant was about to ask Lu Heng, Lu Heng suddenly asked, "Where's the carriage?"
"Replying to the Earl, the carriage is always ready."
Lu Heng turned his head and saw the carriage behind him. After getting on the carriage without saying a word, Lu Heng said, "Send a token to the palace. I want to see His Majesty."
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The journey in the winter was not easy. It was snowing heavily in the north and the deepest layer of snow on the road was one foot thick. When the carriage wheels rolled over the snow, it made crunching sounds. It was especially difficult to travel. At this time, there was no need for Pang Xiao to deliberately slow down. The carriage also could not speed up.
Fortunately, Pang Xiao had made ample preparations before leaving, so they did not suffer much along the way.
Even so, Pang Xiao still felt distressed for Qin Yining.
Every time he saw Qin Yining not being able to sleep or eat well and lying weakly in the slightly bumpy carriage, he would lift the heavy curtains to look outside in this narrow space. Pang Xiao felt as if his heart was being ruthlessly squeezed by a large hand.
"Sister Yi, how do you feel?"
"I'm very good." When Qin Yining saw Pang Xiao's worried expression, he helplessly stretched out his slender white finger and gently tapped the space between his eyebrows. "Don't be so nervous. Bing Tang just gave me a checkup this morning. My body is fine and the fetus is very stable. Both children are very healthy. Also, didn't you arrange everything properly? When the date is near, we can choose a place to stop temporarily. It won't be too late to leave after I give birth. "
"Yes, I know." Pang Xiao held her hand and kissed it sincerely. "I just don't want you to suffer. But I'm the one who will cause you to suffer. "
"Don't be like this. I can go out with you. It's much more comfortable than staying in the capital. At least I don't have to worry about your situation every day and stretch my neck to wait for a letter from home. I don't have to pretend to be strong and steady the family when something happens. "
Qin Yining leaned on Pang Xiao's shoulder and said in a very soft voice, "I can put down all my defenses and pretenses when I'm by your side. Even if I'm weak, you'll be there to help me."
Pang Xiao's heart was already in a mess. He felt as if he was soaking in a hot spring. Such a good woman was his wife. He only felt extremely lucky. This woman belonged to him after all.
The group traveled in the snow. Fortunately, the further south they went, the less snow there was. However, the weather became more and more humid and cold. Fortunately, they were well prepared and did not lack money. Other than the fact that the journey was a little slower, there were no delays.
After traveling for more than a month, the new year was approaching. The group finally arrived at Liang City.
At this time, she was almost full term. Bing Tang stayed by Qin Yining's side all day to observe her symptoms. When the group rented a house in Liang City and settled down, Bing Tang secretly sighed in relief.
She was worried that Qin Yining would act up on the road. No matter how well prepared they were, it would be inconvenient for them to travel. Fortunately, they had a place to stay now. After getting out of the car, Bing Tang brought along the midwives and experienced nannies to prepare a delivery room in case of emergency.
Qin Yining was directly carried into the bedroom by Pang Xiao.
There was a fire in the room. However, the fire had just been lit, so the room was not completely heated up.
Qin Yining was a little tired. As she neared her due date, the various changes and discomforts made her very worried. However, she did not want Pang Xiao to worry and feel guilty. Most of the time, she would not show it.
Now that they finally arrived at Liang City and settled down, Qin Yining also sighed in relief. Even her mood was much more relaxed.
"We're lucky. I thought we were going to stay at an inn." Qin Yining smiled.
Seeing her smile, Pang Xiao could not help but smile as well. "That's what I thought at first. We were going to rent a courtyard at an inn. However, when I asked Huzi to scout the area, he found this house first and happened to be renting it out. Although the house is not big, it is enough to accommodate all of us. Moreover, everything in the house is ready-made. We can move in as soon as we arrive. "
"How can it be so coincidental that we found a house right after we arrived?"
"I thought it was strange too. However, Huzi went to investigate. The old couple of this family was taken away by their daughter. The house was empty, so they rented it out. Don't worry, it's very safe here. "Pang Xiao squatted beside Qin Yining's bed and asked worriedly," How do you feel? I think you don't look too good. "
"I'm fine." Qin Yining smiled. "I'm just a little tired. I want to sleep for a while. "
"Okay, go to sleep. I'll stay here to watch over you." Pang Xiao covered Qin Yining with a blanket. Then, he lay down beside her and propped his head up. He stared at her sleeping face without blinking.
However, Qin Yining did not sleep well.
She had a dream.
In the dream, she was in a completely unfamiliar room. She seemed to be sick and was lying on the bed on the verge of death. Beside her, someone was holding her hand and crying silently.
She seemed to be able to feel the pain of her illness. She could also feel the scalding tears of the person beside her gradually turning cold as they dripped onto her hand.
Then, she heard a long buzzing sound. It seemed to be a ringing in her ears. She suddenly opened her eyes.
"What's wrong? Did you have a nightmare? " Pang Xiao propped up half of his body the moment Qin Yining woke up abruptly with rapid breathing. He looked at her worriedly. "How are you?"
"I'm fine." Qin Yining still had lingering fears. Her mind was filled with the dream just now. The sadness of their impending separation was like a silk thread that tugged at her spirit. She could not ignore it.
What was with the inexplicable sadness and regret in her heart?
"Sister Yi? Are you not feeling well? If you don't feel well, don't hold it in. You have to tell me at any time. "Pang Xiao turned around and gestured. Ji Yun immediately ran to the delivery room to look for Bing Tang.
Qin Yining's thoughts were pulled back by Pang Xiao's voice. Only then did she regain some of her emotions.
She smiled and said, "I'm fine."
However, as soon as she finished speaking, Qin Yining felt a throbbing pain in her stomach as if to refute her. It was so painful that her expression suddenly changed.
"What's wrong!" Pang Xiao could not help but raise his voice. He anxiously turned around and shouted, "Bing Tang!"
"Coming, coming!"
Ji Yun quickly ran in while holding Bing Tang's hand. She sat on the edge of the bed and examined it. Then, she said seriously, "Wang Ye, let's move her into the delivery room first."
"Okay, okay." Pang Xiao was already panicking. He did not know anything about women giving birth. Naturally, he would listen to whatever Bing Tang said. He immediately carried Qin Yining up and asked Bing Tang to wrap Qin Yining with a thick blanket. Then, he strode towards the delivery room.
Bing Tang told Ji Yun and Xian Yun, "Go and ask someone to boil water and prepare a big bowl of egg custard."
They knew about boiling water, but what was with egg custard?
As if seeing through Ji Yun and Xian Yun's doubts, Bing Tang said, "How can you have strength if you don't eat your fill? I want egg custard with brown sugar. Give me ten eggs first. "
Xian Yun and Ji Yun nodded repeatedly and ran off.
Qin Yining had already been placed on the delivery bed. She endured the pain in her abdomen. Her face was as pale as a sheet of paper, but she did not forget to urge Pang Xiao, "Get out quickly. This is not a place for you to come."
"No, I'll stay here and watch over you." Pang Xiao refused to leave no matter what. He squatted by the side and grabbed Qin Yining's sweaty hand. "Don't be afraid, Sister Yi. Don't be afraid. I'll stay here with you."
Qin Yining endured the pain and did not know whether to laugh or cry as he said, "If you're here, the nannies won't be able to do anything. Besides, the delivery room is bad luck. You can't stay here. Go back quickly. Anyway, this house is only so big.
We'll hear everything! "" That's right, Wang Ye. Go out quickly. Don't cause trouble here! "Bing Tang chased him away rudely.
Pang Xiao's aura was too strong. When he poked into the room, the midwife's hands trembled in fear. How could she deliver the baby like this?
When Pang Xiao saw this, he was afraid that he would make Qin Yining unhappy, so he could only nod and leave. However, he only stood in the corridor and pressed his ear against the tightly shut door to listen to the movements inside.
Qin Yining had a relapse here. Everyone in the same house lived in this house. How could they not know?
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