The cruel little princess

On this side, eunuch Xiao Xizi hurriedly sent his servants to summon all the imperial doctors, and then anxiously called an inconspicuous eunuch to his side.

The little eunuch looked to be about eight or nine years old, with a thin body and wearing a slightly loose eunuch uniform. His round face showed childishness, but his eyes were rolling around cleverly.

Eunuch Xiao Xizi bent down slightly and leaned close to the young eunuch's ear. He lowered his voice very low, but every word was solemn: "Listen carefully, go to Prince Jin's Mansion and find His Royal Highness Prince Jin. Just tell him quietly that the Emperor is in the palace and is very worried about His Royal Highness Prince Rui's syphilis!

Concubine Shu was crying her heart out and had begged the Emperor to summon Princess Wang to the palace for emergency help!

But the emperor was worried that the princess was pregnant with twins and was afraid that something might go wrong on the way, so he was in a dilemma.

Let His Royal Highness Prince Jin consider this and see if there is a way to ensure the Princess's safety while also getting rid of this matter. Remember this?"

"Godfather! Son, remember this!"

The young eunuch nodded his head like a chicken pecking at rice, his face full of flattery and respect, his waist bent very low, and his hands hung neatly at his sides.

"I'll warn you again."

Eunuch Xiao Xizi straightened up, his expression becoming increasingly stern, his eyes staring straight at the young eunuch like cold stars, "What I just said to you is a secret matter that could cost you your life!

Apart from His Royal Highness Prince Jin and Princess Jin, you must not reveal even a single word to anyone else!

If the news gets out, we'll both be dead, understand?"

"Don't worry, godfather! I will definitely complete the task!"

The young eunuch puffed out his chest and answered confidently.

Then, he respectfully took the badge that Xiao Xizi had taken from his waist, held it tightly in his hand, turned around and strode out.

"Go early and come back early, don't play around outside!"

Father-in-law Xiao Xizi was still worried and gave another warning in a loud voice.

"Godfather, I understand!"

The little eunuch ran away, jumping and skipping, looking so excited, as if he was just going out to play.

When he arrived at the palace gate, the young eunuch saw the guards on duty at a glance.

He first ran a few steps happily, then suddenly seemed to remember something important, stopped abruptly, and stuck out his tongue playfully.

Then he slowly slowed down his pace, pretending to be down-to-earth and walked forward step by step steadily.

"Xiao Xiazi! Are you going out of the palace to buy peach blossom cakes again?"

A guard had already seen him. He glanced at the badge in the young eunuch's hand, and after confirming that it was correct, he nodded slightly to another guard guarding the door next to him with a hint of ridicule on his face.

"Yes, sir!"

Xiao Xiazi's father-in-law tilted his head and replied with a smile, "My godfather said that I am still young and in the growth stage, so I don't need to be too restrained. I need to eat more so that I can grow taller!

He raised me when I was young, so I have to take care of him when he grows old!

As a person, you must have a conscience. My godfather is so good to me, so I must be good to him in the future!

Look, my godfather gave me money to buy peach blossom cakes again!"

As he spoke, he shook the purse in his hand, deliberately making the silver inside jingle.

The gatekeepers listened with envy in their eyes, and one smacked his lips and said, "Your godfather really loves you!"

Someone else joked, "When you eat this peach blossom pastry and grow taller and stronger, remember how jealous we are today!"

Amidst the envious voices, Eunuch Xiao Xiazi deliberately took square steps and walked slowly for a few steps. His adult-like appearance made the guards laugh.

But when he was a little further away from the palace gate, probably still within the guards' sight, Eunuch Xiao Xiazi could no longer hold back and started running again, jumping and skipping like a wild rabbit, and soon disappeared.

"Alas! He is still a child after all!"

The gatekeeper looked in the direction where Xiao Xiazi left and sighed with a smile.

No one had expected that the child would transform instantly after completely disappearing from everyone's sight.

On the little face, the traces of childishness have not yet faded, but have been replaced by a calmness and solemnity beyond his age.

He took a deep breath, tried to straighten his back, his eyes showing a determination that did not match his stature. He quickened his pace and headed straight for "Liu Ji".

As soon as he entered the store, a sweet aroma hit him in the face. He skillfully selected peach blossom cakes, lotus seed cakes, and candied fruits, which were his favorite snacks.

After paying, he carefully wrapped the snacks, held them in his hand, turned around and walked into the winding streets again.

Along the way, he looked back from time to time, his eyes alert, his steps sometimes fast and sometimes slow, and he chose to walk on hidden paths.

Only after confirming that there was no sign of anyone following him did he run towards the mansion in his memory.

Arriving at the small gate of the mansion, he calmed himself down, raised his hand and knocked on the doorknob rhythmically: "Dong Dong Dong! ... Dong Dong Dong! ... Dong... Dong... Dong..."

The voice was not loud, but it was particularly clear in the quiet alley.

In the blink of an eye, the door opened silently. Secret Guard Nineteen stuck his head out and quickly looked around. Seeing that no one was following him, he grabbed Xiao Xiazi's collar without saying a word and lifted him in like a chicken.

"Hey, Xiao Xiazi, what brings you here today?"

An Nineteen raised his eyebrows, his eyes full of doubt, but there was a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth.

Xiao Xiazi stood firm, patted his clothes, raised his head, and said seriously: "Brother Nineteen! My godfather has something extremely urgent, and he insists that I report it to His Royal Highness Prince Jin in person!

Please tell me quickly, is the prince in the palace now?

If the prince is not here, you can ask to see Princess Jin. I have to pass on the message!"

He spoke clearly and methodically, clutching the corner of his clothes, his eyes showing anxiety and determination, and it was obvious that he was aware of the importance of this matter.

When An Shijiu heard this, his heart tightened and he thought to himself: It must be a big deal that could make the eunuch Xiao Xizi in the palace so cautious!

He didn't have time to ask more questions or explain. He reached out and grabbed Xiao Xiazi's collar again, and using his lightness skills, he flew towards the prince's study in the main hall of the front yard like a swallow skimming the water.

At this time, the palace was quiet and peaceful.

On the 20th day of the fifth lunar month, Shen Youyou's due date was approaching, with only a month left. Shen Youyou often gently stroked her bulging belly, her eyes filled with tenderness and anticipation.

She originally thought that she was pregnant with twins and would probably give birth early, so everyone in the palace was already busy. Except for finding a midwife, all the items needed for delivery were ready.

Originally, she wanted her father to just hire two midwives from the public.

If a crisis really comes, a midwife won’t be of much use, and you still have to rely on the imperial physician!

But her father said that the royal bloodline cannot be neglected, and the palace will send a midwife when the time comes, so his daughter can just focus on preparing for the birth.

Strangely enough, the two little guys were very well-behaved in the belly, with no signs of trouble at all.

Whenever Shen Youyou felt the fetus move, the corners of her mouth would unconsciously curl up, her heart filled with sweetness: "So calm and considerate, they must be two little princesses, right? They will definitely be delicate and sweet in the future, and will be lovable."

She murmured softly, her eyes full of longing for the future, completely unaware that an urgent news was about to break the tranquility.