A life of ups and downs is pure joy

Half a month later, when Lin Mutang and He Su returned to Jinhan City, Lin Qinghuan realized the seriousness of the situation.

“Sister Huan, Daddy and Mother went to the palace as soon as they arrived in Jinhan.”

Lin Qingru sat on the couch, holding Xiao Xingjian and talking to Lin Qinghuan.

"Rue, have you heard anything?"

Lin Qinghuan asked tentatively.

Lin Qingru glanced around and saw that only Shuyin and Chuxia were in the room. The two maids tactfully retreated and took Xiao Xingjian away with them.

"Sister Huan, don't you know that you are in Jinhan?"

Lin Qingru asked in a low voice, and Lin Qinghuan shook her head. She would never take the initiative to ask about political affairs that Xiao Yi didn't talk about.

"The one in the East Palace probably can't make it."

Lin Qingru leaned close to Lin Qinghuan's ear and spoke in a low voice.

"what?"

Lin Qinghuan was speechless, covering her mouth and looking at her little sister in disbelief.

"I overheard what Father and Mother said in the carriage. They thought I was asleep. The Crown Prince was shot deeply and in a vital part. There's going to be a big commotion in Jinhan City."

Lin Qingru spoke in a relaxed tone. After all, she was still young, and the affairs of the court were indeed out of her reach.

After Lin Qingru returned, Lin Qinghuan felt melancholy again. For the past two weeks, Xiao Yi's visits to the mansion had been few and far between. Whenever he returned, he'd barely exchange a few words with her before hurriedly leaving again. Lin Qinghuan knew something serious was happening in Jinhan City, but she didn't dwell on who was dying.

Lin Qinghuan remembered meeting Xiao Yi in the Eastern Palace on the day of the assassination. His face was pale, and his eyes revealed a deep sense of fatigue. His body was still covered in bloody scars, which made Lin Qinghuan feel distressed. She knew that all the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital had arrived, and Ning Jinyang inside must have been more seriously injured.

Lin Qinghuan tried to persuade Xiao Yi to take a break these days, but he always shook his head, saying that there were still many things he needed to deal with. Lin Qinghuan knew that Xiao Yi was a man with a strong sense of responsibility, especially when it came to the Eastern Palace, but she was also worried that his body would not be able to withstand such fatigue.

Xiao Yi hurried out again.

Lin Qinghuan looked at his departing figure, her heart filled with worry and uneasiness. She knew that Xiao Yi might not be back for a long time this time.

Lin Qinghuan could only sigh every time and continue to return to his Luoyi Pavilion. Even Tao Baiwan was very quiet these days. Apart from paying respects, she just stayed in her own yard all day. Perhaps she was also frightened by the last assassination incident, and Lin Qinghuan had no time to take care of her.

Lin Qinghuan sat in front of the window, waiting for Xiao Yi's return.

She didn't know how long she waited until night fell and the sky was dotted with stars. She looked up at the sky and prayed silently in her heart, hoping that Xiao Yi would come back soon. The news about the East Palace was kept very secret, and not a single word was leaked.

"Miss, it's late at night. I guess the eldest master won't be back today."

Chuxia came over with a thin coat and put it on Lin Qinghuan and said.

"Have my father-in-law and second brother returned?"

Lin Qinghuan asked.

"He hasn't been back these days. The Second Young Master left the city a few days ago. I heard about it from Die'er, who was beside the Second Madam."

Chu Xia shook her head and continued.

Lin Qinghuan could only get up helplessly and let Chuxia and Yun, who came in with a wash basin, help him wash and dress. He slowly fell asleep with a thoughtful look in his eyes. However, a sudden knock on the door in the middle of the night woke Lin Qinghuan up from his sleep.

When Lin Qinghuan nervously walked to the inner courtyard of the Eastern Palace with Bai Weian who came to call her, she heard the Crown Princess crying out Ning Jinyang's name. The sound spread throughout the entire Eastern Palace. However, the only response was silence.

Lin Qinghuan and Bai Weian looked at each other, and hurriedly supported each other as they walked quickly into the inner courtyard.

Su Yuefei, who had not been seen for only half a month, had lost a lot of weight, and her face was as sallow as a withered tree. She was completely different from the graceful and elegant Crown Princess in the past. At this moment, she was half-lying on the couch weakly, and the two concubines were wiping their tears and looking at the dazed Su Yuefei nervously.

"The Crown Prince has passed away, and I don't want to live alone anymore."

Su Yuefei's tears flowed like beads from a broken string, and Lin Qinghuan couldn't help but shed tears in her eyes. Ning Jinyang finally couldn't bear it. The Sixth Prince and the Xiao family father and son went to the palace. Bai Weian came to the Xiao Mansion and called Lin Qinghuan to come to the East Palace with him to accompany the Crown Princess.

"Sister-in-law, you must take care of yourself."

Bai Weian wiped away her tears, walked forward and knelt beside Su Yuefei. Lin Qinghuan also knelt with her, looking at this Crown Princess who treated her very well with helplessness and heartache. She knew that this woman's heart was dead at this moment.

Lin Qinghuan thought of Ning Jinyang's smiling face every day, and still couldn't believe that such a living person was gone just like that.