It seemed that this light rain at the beginning of spring had completely swept away the haze of the past winter. The weather had been fine and sunny for the next few days. In contrast to the sunny weather outside, the inside of the palace was still lifeless. In this stillness that was like ripples in stagnant water, it seemed that something was about to break out of the ground, with a hint of restlessness, making people feel that danger was approaching.
In the Abundant Water Hall of the palace, a young and beautiful woman was sitting in front of a dressing table, dressing. She was wearing a palace dress with flowing and dark flowers. Although the color was not very bright, the fine material and embroidery needles were enough to make this dress attract the eyes of others. Her hair was combed into a phoenix bun. Her appearance was elegant, but it lacked a bit of brightness. Although she was still young, her makeup was complicated, showing a bit of fierceness that was different from usual.
Her hand, which was painted with bright red nail polish, gently caressed her face. Her snow-white face, because of the rouge, showed a bit of a tender color, but it was not the natural beauty of a young woman. She was beautiful, but like a bunch of fake flowers, it seemed somewhat stiff and soulless.
A palace maid outside came in to report, saying, "Niang niang, Miss Zhao has arrived."
"Please come in." Dong Yinger smiled slightly. She stood up, walked to the side of the soft couch, and reclined.
The beautiful woman reclined, but her posture was completely different from usual. When Dong Yinger entered the hall and saw this scene, she couldn't help but be slightly startled.
When the beautiful woman on the soft couch saw her arrive, she revealed a smile. "Zhao Jin."
Zhao Jin composed herself. She stood where she was as if hesitating for a moment, then raised her foot to walk to the side of the soft couch. Dong Yinger had already patted the soft couch, smiling at her. "Come sit here."
"This … … I'm afraid it's not very good." Zhao Jin pursed her lips. "Niang niang is a golden branch and jade leaf … …"
"There was no need for you and me to say such things before. Could it be that you have forgotten that we once embroidered handkerchiefs together and took a nap on the same couch?" Dong Yinger waved her hand, her light words making Zhao Jin speechless.
Perhaps Dong Yinger's words had touched upon the deepest recesses of her memory, as Zhao Jin could not help but recall the times when she, Dong Yinger, Lin Zi Xiang, and Wen Fei Fei were childhood friends who had grown up together. At that time, the three of them were carefree. Every day, they only thought about what to eat and what to do. There were no family conflicts, no disputes in the court, and all the troubles in the world had nothing to do with them. That was probably the happiest time of their lives. How could it be like now, when a storm was brewing? Even their Zhao family was like adding oil to a raging fire. It seemed that they were temporarily safe, but who knew what would happen next? One wrong step after another, and the whole game would be lost. This was a matter of gambling with one's life. A trace of sadness flashed across her face, but she still walked over to Dong Yinger's side and sat down. Only then did she raise her eyes to look at her old friend.
Dong Yinger looked very different from before. Whether it was her makeup, clothes, or the expression on her face, although she was smiling and trying to act as intimate as before, in the end, her face was no longer as bright as when she was a young girl. Instead, there was a kind of coldness and sophistication on her face. Perhaps the days in the palace were not good. Dong Yinger was sent to the palace at the age of a flower. Her father said that Dong Yinger's position in the inner palace was quite high, but in Zhao Jin's eyes, this was all nonsense. What kind of place was the palace? If one wanted to seek riches and honor, they would naturally feel that it was good. However, Dong Yinger had been pampered and spoiled since she was young. Riches and honor were nothing to her. Instead, the talent that she had lost after entering the palace was more valuable. That was why she seemed so unfamiliar. Zhao Jin sighed in her heart. Among the few of them, the most unfortunate was probably Dong Yinger.
Thinking of this, Zhao Jin's heart gave birth to sympathy for Dong Yinger. However, when her gaze fell into Dong Yinger's eyes, a trace of disgust flashed across her face. Immediately after, she heard Dong Yinger's laughing voice. "After I entered the palace, it seems that I have very little contact with you. Now that we meet again, I feel that things are still the same, but the people have changed. I wonder if you have this feeling?"
After Dong Yinger entered the palace, her former sisters had all entered the palace to see her. However, at that time, Dong Yinger's personality was gloomy and did not pay attention to them. Lin Zi Xiang had a fiery temper. At that time, she had quarreled with Dong Yinger, but Dong Yinger did not say anything. Later on, when Lin Zi Xiang saw them again, she said, "She has made up her mind to distance herself from us. Forget it, begging for a relationship won't last long. We treat her like sisters, but she doesn't treat us like sisters."
At first, Wen Fei Fei and Zhao Jin did not believe it. They were both born into military families and were not as sensitive to human emotions as Lin Zi Xiang. However, even though they were slow, they gradually realized that what Lin Zi Xiang said was right. Dong Yinger was indeed consciously distancing herself from them. Zhao Jin also felt that there were a few times when she followed her mother into the palace and wanted to talk to Dong Yinger. However, Dong Yinger's servant girl always said that she had matters to attend to. It was like this every time, it was as if she was deliberately making things difficult for her. Zhao Jin scratched her head. Later on, when she entered the palace again, she did not ask about Dong Yinger so enthusiastically. Who wanted to use their warm face to stick to someone else's cold butt?
However, at this moment, Zhao Jin still sighed and said, "It is indeed so. Among us, you were the best at handling matters and making friends. Looking at it now, you are indeed the most promising." Was she really promising? Most likely not. It was just that the current Zhao Jin was no longer the Zhao Jin who did not know anything. The pressure from her family had caused her to gradually mature. When she spoke, she also began to have her own thoughts. With regards to the changed Dong Yinger, how could she still be as blabbermouthed as before? There was always some distance in her heart.
When Dong Yinger heard this, she looked at Zhao Jin meaningfully and shook her head, saying, "Time is indeed heartless. I did not think that a straightforward person like you would say such slick words. Why do you need to say so much in front of me? You must know that I grew up with you. There is no need to guess our thoughts. Is this palace really good? What does your so-called promising count for? Who knows, if His Majesty dies one day, I will also accompany him … "
When these words were spoken, Zhao Jin was immediately startled. She hurriedly looked around to see if anyone was eavesdropping. Seeing that no one was eavesdropping, she let out a sigh of relief. For a moment, she forgot about Dong Yinger's identity. Knocking her head, she said, "Nonsense. How can you say such things so carelessly? What are you thinking about all day? I already told you to pay attention to your words when you enter the palace. You are so smart, how can you be so foolish? Do you not want your life anymore? " Zhao Jin finished speaking in one breath. She was also startled for a moment and suddenly realized that she had unknowingly lost her composure. In the end, they were bosom buddies who had grown up together. There were still some old feelings in their hearts. Even though they felt that they were already estranged, when the other was in danger, they could not help but think for each other.
Dong Yinger also seemed to be startled by Zhao Jin's actions. A trace of complicated emotions flashed through her eyes, but it quickly disappeared. She lazily said, "What is there to be afraid of? The palace is in such dire straits every day. If we were to be on tenterhooks every day, how could we live? If it really is as you think, it is a fate worse than death. "
Her words carried a rare trace of coldness and casualness, as if she did not cherish her own life. This kind of disappointment and desolation caused Zhao Jin's heart to ache. Back then, among the four of them, Lin Zi Xiang was so straightforward that it was almost old-fashioned. She and Wen Fei Fei were carefree generals. When the few of them were together, it was inevitable that there would be times when there were disagreements. At that time, it was always Dong Yinger who would come out to smooth things over. Perhaps it was because Official Dong handled matters smoothly, but Dong Yinger had the style of her father. When dealing with problems at such a young age, she was very thorough. Among her playmates at that time, even though Lin Zi Xiang did not say it, they were all secretly convinced by Dong Yinger. Dong Yinger was always kind and generous. Naturally, everyone liked her. Such a bright and bright girl had now become like a withered tree. Zhao Jin could not describe the feeling in her heart, but it was not a good feeling.
Seeing this, Dong Yinger smiled slightly and said, "Speaking of which, I invited you into the palace today not for this matter. I just wanted to apologize to you."
"Apologize?" Zhao Jin was startled and looked at her. "What crime?"
"Back then, you felt that I had distanced myself from you. Actually, it was not your misconception. I did it on purpose. I did it on purpose because there was a period of time when I really hated you and was jealous of you. Thus, I did not want to see you. Seeing you made me angry. At that time, I thought that it would be better to pretend that I did not have you as a friend. Thus, I made such an attitude. I think it must have hurt your heart. "
Hearing this, Zhao Jin was even more puzzled. She did not mind the other things in Dong Yinger's words. Instead, she asked, "Why did you hate me and be jealous of me? Did I do something wrong?"
Among her playmates, the estranged attitude towards her was the most obvious. Zhao Jin was also very confused. Now that she heard Dong Yinger's words, she asked the question that had been on her mind for a long time.
"Your marriage with General Jiang has already been settled, right? When will you attend the wedding banquet? "Dong Yinger smiled and asked another question.
"Next spring …" Zhao Jin was a little embarrassed. "This matter has not been settled yet …"
"What do you mean it has not been settled yet? I have already heard about it. Since your two families have already agreed, it will naturally not be far." Dong Yinger smiled mischievously. "General Jiang is not bad. He is young and promising. His future is boundless. Younger Sister Ruan is your sister-in-law. She will not let him bully you. Moreover, there is no master or madam. In the past, you will be in charge of the family. You will only have a good life. "
Zhao Jin was a little embarrassed by Dong Yinger's words. She felt that the two of them talked like this as if they had returned to those carefree days when they were young girls. They talked about which childe liked which young lady and teased each other leisurely. She smiled. "You haven't told me why you hate me yet."
Dong Yinger glanced at her, which made Zhao Jin a little puzzled. She only heard Dong Yinger sigh. "I am not afraid that you will laugh at me. At that time, I also liked General Jiang."
With just one sentence, all the questions had the answer. Zhao Jin listened in a daze. Some fragments flashed through her mind. When they were intertwined, it almost made her mind clear. At that time, Jiang Xin Zhi was not as powerful as he was now. He had just appeared in the court, but he saved her and Dong Yinger at the palace banquet. At that time, Dong Yinger seemed to show a little shyness and seemed to like Jiang Xin Zhi very much. However, at that time, Zhao Jin was careless. She thought that Dong Yinger naturally showed admiration when she saw an outstanding man. She thought that it was the same as when she saw a handsome scholar. But now, listening to Dong Yinger's words, at that time, she actually really liked Jiang Xin Zhi?
A good sister falling in love with the same man was fatal to any friendship. Zhao Jin never thought that it would happen to her. She thought that Dong Yinger was just playing around like a child. Unexpectedly, she put her heart into it. She suddenly felt that she didn't know how to face Dong Yinger. Should she be angry because Dong Yinger wanted to be strangers because of this? Or should she feel guilty because as a good friend, she never noticed Dong Yinger's feelings.
Dong Yinger smiled slightly. "I know what you are thinking right now. Even if you think that I have no sense of shame, that I offend public morals, that is all in the past. When I first entered the palace, I was unwilling, so I didn't accept my fate. Seeing that you all lived so well, I became jealous. I wondered why I was the only one in the world who was so unfortunate. But now, I accept my fate. The heavens are probably fair. My life has long been in the palm of his hand. Why should I struggle? I accept my fate, and my thoughts about General Jiang are gone. Don't worry. Now, my heart is like a mirror. It is all in the past. "
Her words were calm and carried a bit of vicissitudes. It made people unable to even be angry. Zhao Jin's complicated feelings, which had been at a loss, gradually calmed down after hearing her words. She heard Dong Yinger's indifferent voice say, "I am telling you all this today because I don't want to leave behind any regrets. Everyone will die, but I am not willing to die with regrets. I don't have many friends in the palace. Back when I was in the fu, I only had you. I don't want to leave with regrets … " Pausing, Dong Yinger said, "I just said that I don't know when I will return. Before that, I always hope to leave behind some memories."
When Zhao Jin heard this, she immediately thought of what Dong Yinger had said before. She asked, "Did you hear some rumors? Why do you keep saying that? Dong daren hasn't thought of any ideas? Your tone makes it sound like you don't want to live anymore. "
"Ideas?" Dong Yinger laughed bitterly. "I said long ago that this is my fate. What ideas do I have? The first half of my life has already been ruined. What should I do next? Even if I keep my life, I will have to conceal my identity. I can't even return to my own home. What is the point of living? As for father, he sent me here to protect the Dong family. I have to do things to the end. I might as well restore the Dong family's reputation. At the very least, I can give the Dong family a title of loyalty. "
"What you are doing is wrong. How can you …" Zhao Jin wanted to continue, but she was interrupted by Dong Yinger. She said, "Zhao Jin, can you forgive me?"
"I …" When a person is about to die, their words are kind. Moreover, when Zhao Jin thought about it carefully, other than being a little cold to them, Dong Yinger hadn't done anything out of line. Everyone had grown up together. Speaking of Jiang Xin Zhi, Zhao Jin felt sad for Dong Yinger. It was just that fate could not be forced. Dong Yinger had fallen to such a state. It was really too pitiful. She composed herself and looked at Zhao Jin. "I have never blamed you. Liking someone isn't a big deal. I don't blame you. I will always be your sister."
Dong Yinger laughed softly. She reached out and held Zhao Jin's hand. She smiled and said, "I know that after so many years, the easiest person to persuade is you. You are probably the only one who can be so generous and not bicker with me. If you like someone you like … "She laughed self-mockingly," Did you bring the things you brought into the palace? "
Zhao Jin was listening to Dong Yinger's words seriously. When she heard this, she said, "I brought them. I asked my brother to steal them for me. He doesn't know that I brought them into the palace." Zhao Jin's hometown was rich in precious ginseng. These few days, the emperor was seriously ill. The use of ginseng in the palace was increasing day by day. It would take a long time to collect them. Zhao Jin's family had two good ginseng. This was something she already knew. Dong Yinger asked Zhao Jin if she had it. It would be good to bring it to the palace to boil some medicine for the emperor. Zhao Jin agreed. Her father didn't really care about these things. It would be fine as long as her brother stole it. Zhao Jin said that she would give it to the husband of a friend who was seriously ill. Her second brother didn't say anything more.
"Thank you very much." Dong Yinger said with a smile, "Although he is the Emperor and usually has a harem of three thousand beauties, I also hope that he can live a little longer. Not for anything else, just for myself …" She looked at Zhao Jin, "Thank you."
"Between you and me, there is no need for thanks." Zhao Jin said heroically.
The two of them started to talk and laugh again. They looked like a pair of good sisters who had never been estranged. By the time they reached the outside, the sky had already turned dark. Because the Zhao family's carriage was still waiting outside and the emperor was seriously ill, Dong Yinger couldn't keep her. She personally let her personal palace maid send Zhao Jin out of the palace.
After Zhao Jin left, Yingshui Hall was empty except for Dong Yinger. She slowly walked to the pile of gifts Dong Yinger had left behind. She reached out and grabbed the sandalwood box at the very end. The box was extremely exquisite. There were old pines and cranes carved on it, symbolizing longevity. Opening it, a flawless old ginseng appeared in front of her. Moving closer to smell, she could even smell the fragrance of ginseng.
This was indeed the Zhao family's ginseng. Zhao Jin didn't lie and did what she said. This ginseng actually didn't have much use. Although it was precious, it could only help prolong one's life. It was impossible to bring the dead back to life. Therefore, the Zhao family didn't really view these two ginseng as treasures. If they really wanted more, they could go back to their hometown to find more.
Dong Yinger reached out and gently picked up the old ginseng in the box. An imperceptible smile immediately appeared on her face. She untied a sachet from her waist, and then took out another locked small box from under the dressing table. From each box, she took out a bottle of something that looked like water. She poured some powder from the sachet and mixed it into the bottles, and then carefully shook it. Only then did she gently soak the roots of the old ginseng into the water in the bottles. She didn't know how long it took before she took it out.
Putting the things away, Dong Yinger put the old ginseng back into the small box and returned to the couch. She pulled out a jade hairpin from her hair and carefully played with it. A mocking smile appeared at the corners of her lips.
Friendship, fate, what were those? So-called friendship was nothing more than self-preservation betrayal. Fate had always been held in the hands of those with great power. This world had always been unfair. Since it was so unfair, why did she still follow those rules? Affection? She was inferior to grass!
Dong Yinger thought hatefully. In this world, probably only people like Zhao Jin would believe her words. But why did Zhao Jin believe her? Was it stupidity or naivety? Dong Yinger believed it was definitely the latter. Because Zhao Jin was protected in a stable environment, she had the right to be naive. But if she wanted to climb up in the palace, if she was naive, she would be smashed to pieces if she wasn't careful. Why? Why did she do this?
Dong Yinger's nails dug into her palms, but she didn't seem to feel any pain. Her smile was slightly twisted. "Zhao Jin, you owe me this. You stole my life and happiness. Now, it's time for me to get back at you."
She stopped a palace maid who was walking in and said, "Tidy up the things Miss Zhao sent. There are two thousand-year-old ginseng in the box. Remember to send them to the imperial kitchen. Later, when His Majesty decocts medicine, cook a few pieces."
…
The palace maid sent Zhao Jin out of the palace. Zhao Jin smiled and said, "You can go back. I'm getting on the carriage." The palace maid acknowledged and left. Zhao Jin was about to step into her own carriage when she suddenly heard someone call her name from behind. "Jin 'er."
Zhao Jin turned her head and saw Jiang Xin Zhi walking towards her. Zhao Jin was somewhat surprised and asked, "Why are you here?"
"I came to the palace to discuss A Ruan's matter with the Empress Dowager. I wanted to send some troops out to search." Jiang Xin Zhi answered briefly. Seeing her nod, he asked, "Why did you enter the palace?"
"Ying 'er asked me to come." Zhao Jin said. Seeing Jiang Xin Zhi's somewhat unfamiliar appearance, she took the initiative to add, "Dong Xiu Yi, Dong Yinger."
With this said, Jiang Xin Zhi understood. Thinking back to that day when he saw Dong Yinger's strange expression, he couldn't help but frown. "Why did she ask you to enter the palace? Did she make things difficult for you?"
"No, no." Zhao Jin quickly waved her hand. After thinking for a moment, she pulled Jiang Xin Zhi's arm and walked towards her own carriage. "Come up and talk."
Jiang Xin Zhi followed Dong Yinger into the carriage. There was a small table in the carriage and Dong Yinger poured a cup of tea for Jiang Xin Zhi. At this moment, after sitting in the carriage and taking a closer look, she discovered that Jiang Xin Zhi's face was full of exhaustion. The light stubble on his chin had not been cleaned, making him appear somewhat dispirited and distressed. Zhao Jin and Jiang Xin Zhi had not seen each other for a long time. Ever since Jiang Ruan had been kidnapped, Jiang Xin Zhi had been busy investigating Jiang Ruan's whereabouts every day. Zhao Jin knew that he was very busy, but now it seemed that Jiang Xin Zhi was working harder than she had thought. Zhao Jin couldn't help but feel a little distressed.
Jiang Xin Zhi drank the tea that Zhao Jin handed him in one gulp and wiped his mouth. Zhao Jin asked, "Is there still no news of Ruan meimei?"
Hearing this, Jiang Xin Zhi's eyes darkened and he shook his head.
Zhao Jin also felt sad. She and Jiang Ruan's relationship could not be said to be bad. After Jiang Ruan's accident, Zhao Jin also asked her brother to mobilize friends to search for her. However, dozens of days had passed, and there was still no news of Jiang Ruan. Zhao Jin was very anxious in her heart. There were some bad rumours that had spread like wildfire, saying that Jiang Ruan might have already met with a mishap. As Jiang Ruan's good friend, Zhao Jin naturally did not believe them. However, what did the delay in news mean? Zhao Jin was also very afraid.
"How can there be no news at all?" Zhao Jin asked, "These people could not have run far. On that day, there were guards at the capital's city gates, and we did not see any suspicious people. Since they are in the capital, we have almost turned the entire capital upside down. Why is there still no news? Could it be that these people can fly to the sky or burrow into the earth? How can there be no news of a living person? It must be that those officials did not handle the matter well, that's why they were unable to find them." Zhao Jin was somewhat flustered and exasperated as she threw the blame onto the Capital Governor.
However, Jiang Xin Zhi smiled bitterly and shook his head, "These people originally had a premeditated plan. Now that they have hidden Ah Ruan so well that no one can find her, it only proves this point. People that even the Embroidered Uniform Guards cannot find are indeed somewhat difficult to deal with. Moreover, it is very likely that these people are from the Southern Xinjiang …. " As Jiang Xin Zhi spoke, he could not conceal his worry. One must know that the methods of the people of the Southern Xinjiang were the cruelest. What he was most worried about was that those deranged people of the Southern Xinjiang would use cruel methods to treat Jiang Ruan. As long as he thought of the torture that Jiang Ruan might suffer, Jiang Xin Zhi felt a piercing pain in his heart. He and Jiang Ruan had relied on each other for survival for so many years. He was still Jiang Ruan's big brother, but he could not even protect his little sister. If something really happened to Jiang Ruan, Jiang Xin Zhi would never forgive himself for the rest of his life.
"Xin Zhi, I am a little scared." Zhao Jin held Jiang Xin Zhi's hand, "I …. I feel very uneasy." Even the daughter of a military family had heard of the cruelty of the secret techniques of the people of the Southern Xinjiang. So many days had passed, and there was no news of Jiang Ruan. What did this mean? Could it be that she had already met with misfortune? That's what everyone would think.
"It can't be." Jiang Xin Zhi held Zhao Jin's hand instead. His big hand wrapped around Zhao Jin's small hand. His grip was warm and strong. His tone was also low, slow but firm, "It can't be. Ah Ruan is very smart and very strong. She will not give up in any adversity. She is my little sister, and I know her better than anyone else. She will definitely think of a way to protect herself and wait for us to save her. "
Hearing this, Zhao Jin smiled in relief. It seemed that Jiang Xin Zhi's words had made her feel a lot more at ease. She did not say anything else and just leaned her head on Jiang Xin Zhi's shoulder. Jiang Xin Zhi suddenly thought of something and asked, "Why did Dong Yinger want you to enter the palace today?"
Zhao Jin was startled. She remembered Dong Yinger's words in the palace, but she felt somewhat awkward facing Jiang Xin Zhi. After all, she could not tell Jiang Xin Zhi about Dong Yinger's feelings for him. Although there was still some slight discomfort in her heart, Zhao Jin was not a fussy person. It was just that she was not used to lying, so she could only vaguely say, "It was just to enter the palace to reminisce about the old days."
"Your relationship has always been distant. What is there to reminisce about?" Jiang Xin Zhi hit the nail on the head and pointed out the inconsistencies in Zhao Jin's words.
Zhao Jin was a bit embarrassed and said, "Her Majesty's dragon body was not at ease when I came in. She was also anxious and uncertain about her future. There was no one in the palace that she could talk to. In any case, we grew up together. I would not harm her. She probably only trusts me now, so she spoke with me for a while. There was nothing else. "
Her words were half true and half false, but it was indeed a reason. Hearing this, Jiang Xin Zhi was silent for a while. After a long time, he said, "In the future, you should meet less with her. It would be best if you do not meet with her again."
Zhao Jin was startled. She wondered why Jiang Xin Zhi would say such a thing. She did not know that Jiang Xin Zhi had met with Dong Yinger not long ago, nor did she know that their meeting had caused such a storm. She only thought that Jiang Xin Zhi might have seen something, but that should not be the case. Puzzled, she asked, "Why?"
"The powers in the palace are complicated." Jiang Xin Zhi said, "Your Zhao family is currently in an awkward position. If you get too involved with her, you might accidentally drag your Zhao family into it. At that time, let's see how you will deal with it." Jiang Xin Zhi threatened her. He could not tell Zhao Jin that Dong Yinger was not a good person. Moreover, with Zhao Jin's straightforward temperament, she might not necessarily listen. It would be best to involve the entire Zhao family. Dong Yinger was the most filial. Even if it was for the Zhao family, the next time she did something, she would have to think twice.
Hearing this, Zhao Jin did not argue any further. She only lowered her head somewhat gloomily. Knowing that it was easy for her to find a dead end every time, Jiang Xin Zhi did not try to persuade her. He knew that she would eventually think things through on her own. He merely reached out and rubbed Zhao Jin's head. However, the heaviness in his gaze did not relax in the slightest.
Jiang Ruan had always been the problem that he was most worried about.
At this moment, Jiang Ruan was in a quiet courtyard, in a certain room. She was lost in thought as she looked at the large white dog lying lazily at her feet. These days, every day, she would ask the mute maid to prepare more food and share it with the dog. This way, she did not need to prepare a separate portion of dog food. The mute maid did not suspect anything and brought out a large portion of food every day. Jiang Ruan alone ate a lot, and the dog also ate a little. However, in the mute maid's eyes, it was only the large white dog that was somewhat gluttonous.
In such peaceful days, Jiang Ruan's heart was somewhat anxious. Why was Xuan Li so slow in making his move? Only by waiting for Xuan Li to make his move, could the plan be carried out more quickly. Now that she was pregnant, this place was admittedly quiet, but if there was a mishap and she was not careful, she would be discovered. At that time, it would only invite a lot of trouble. And what she wanted to do the most now was not to protect the child in her belly.
As she thought this, she only felt a surge of nausea in her throat. Suddenly, she supported herself against the pillar at the edge of the bed and retched. At this moment, the mute maid stepped into the room with tea. Seeing this scene, she was startled and immediately ran forward in a panic. She looked at Jiang Ruan, at a loss as to what to do.
Jiang Ruan had just stroked her chest, and the reaction to her anxiousness was becoming more and more obvious with each passing day. As soon as she raised her head, she saw the mute maid's panicked gaze. Oh no, she cried out in her heart. Without even thinking, she immediately said, "What was added to the food today? My stomach is in so much pain!"
The mute maid was startled and immediately wanted to run out. Jiang Ruan said sternly, "Stop!"
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