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When Gu Yizi arrived at Shengyang Garden, her mother was pruning the branches of a pine tree in the bonsai garden. Without even raising her eyelids, she only opened her red lips and said, "I'm back."

"Son greets mother." Gu Yizi bowed.

"That's perfect. Help mother see how the pruning is going." *** stepped back so that Gu Yizi could see the whole picture of the pine tree.

Gu Yizi took a look, reached out and took the scissors from the scissors, cut the top of the pine tree, and the branches at the top fell down weakly.

"My son thinks that his ambition is too great and that he is showing off his talents, which is not good."

Gu Yizi handed the scissors back, and the mother and son looked at each other for the first time since he entered the yard. In an instant, it was as if there was a burst of smoke, and all the servants around them retreated sensibly.

Finally, *** took the scissors, threw them on the table and said, "That's because you don't like it. That's all. You and I always can't get along like this. I shouldn't have asked you to see it."

Gu Yizi didn't respond, but signaled Changfeng with his eyes to take the bonsai away.

The mother and son were left alone. The empress sat on the chaise longue cushioned with bear fur, picked a grape with a silver stick and put it into her mouth. She asked, "Have you come to the palace to see the emperor?"

"I've seen it before."

"Then you should also know that the emperor's health has deteriorated since his last serious illness. You should now have a clear view of the situation in the Great Zhou and the court."

"Yes, otherwise my son wouldn't be standing in front of his mother now."

"Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run. Everything your mother chooses is for your own good. You should know this by now." *** smiled, but his expression did not reach his eyes.

"Does the mother believe it herself?"

*** raised an eyebrow, "Of course."

"The son hopes that his mother will follow through on her words and stop doing things that would make things difficult for him."

***'s expression froze for a moment, his eyes filled with coldness as he said, "You still hold a grudge against that incident. Do you think I made the wrong choice?"

"If that's true, why would Mother summon my cousin to the capital now?"

After being exposed by Gu Yizhi, ***'s face turned grim. She only said: "Things are different now. Since you have chosen this path, many things are no longer up to you. You should understand this."

"I understand, but please remember, mother, it was you who chose this path, not me. So, mother, please don't just think about yourself and do things to the extreme."

"you……"

"Prince! Something bad has happened!" Before *** could finish his words, Changfeng ran in shouting from outside.

"what happened?"

Changfeng took a breath and pointed outside, saying anxiously, "Xia... Aunt Xia fell into the water!"

Gu Yizi's eyes flashed and quickly glanced at ***.

*** looked confused.

Gu Yizi didn't ask any more questions and walked out.

*** also stood up hurriedly and asked Nanny Qin who had rushed over, "How did she fall into the water?"

"I don't know, it was the county lady who said today that she wanted to go fishing with Concubine Xia. Could it be..." Nanny Qin didn't dare to continue.

*** threw down the silver stick in his hand and said irritably: "Come and take a look!"

When Gu Yizi rushed to the river, Xia Zheng had just been fished out. She was soaked, her hair stuck to her face, her face was pale, her eyes were closed, her lips were purple, and she was unconscious.

Xiao Jingyue, who was standing beside him, looked frightened and had not yet recovered.

Seeing Gu Yizi coming, Xiao Jingyue immediately stepped forward: "Cousin!"

Gu Yizi did not respond. He quickly stepped forward, picked up Xia Zheng who was lying on the ground, and walked towards the courtyard, ordering Changfeng, "Call the palace doctor."

The others could only follow. When they arrived at Yinlin Courtyard, Tao Yurong also rushed over. Seeing Xia Zheng lying on the bed, dressed in clean clothes but still unconscious, her eyes suddenly turned cold. She turned around and asked the maid, "What happened? Why did she fall into the water?"

The maid secretly glanced at Xiao Jingyue and whispered, "This servant...this servant didn't know. I followed the order of the Crown Prince's Consort and went to the river to inform Concubine Xia of the dinner location. But before I could say a word, Concubine Xia suddenly fell into the water. I reached out my hand, and Concubine Xia tried to grab me, but she couldn't, and only tore her clothes."

The maid raised her right hand, and the torn sleeve and several bloodstains on her arm showed the truth of her words.

"The county lady is right beside my aunt. If she reaches out as well, maybe she can catch my aunt."

"Princess Hongjia, is that so?"

Xiao Jingyue looked at Tao Yurong, and sparks seemed to flash between their eyes as they met, but her expression remained unchanged, and her tone was confused as she spoke, "I...it happened so quickly that I can't remember clearly. I also forgot whether I reached out or not. It's just that this maid came at the right time, just when the fish were caught. I pulled Sister Xia to watch the fish, and as soon as this maid came and opened her mouth, Sister Xia slipped down."

There are not so many coincidences in the world. Many coincidences are deliberate.

In addition, Wei Qingqing had just lost her child because of this, so the coincidence at this time is really intriguing.

It is difficult to tell what is true and what is false at the moment.

"Prince, the court doctor is here." Changfeng's voice interrupted everything.

The court physician rushed in, medicine box in hand. Without even bothering to wipe the sweat from his forehead, he immediately took Xia Zheng's pulse. His expression gradually calmed, and finally, he released her hand and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. Concubine Xia was simply shocked after suddenly falling into the icy water. The fetus is strong and is fine. I'll prescribe some cold and dampness-dispelling decoctions. Keep warm and rest. I don't think she'll catch a cold."

Hearing this, everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'm glad you're okay, I'm glad you're okay." Xiao Jingyue gently stroked her chest, looking as if she was genuinely worried. "Cousin, you just got home and you must be tired. Why don't you go and rest first? I'll stay with Sister Xia here."

Gu Yizi understood that it was time for him to leave.

However, looking at Xia Zheng with a frown on her face lying on the bed, and thinking of how cautious she had been before, he could not bear it as he knew that she must have been living in fear at home during this period of time.

"No need, I'll rest here."

Xiao Jingyue's expression froze for a moment, then he recovered and said, "Okay, then, cousin, why don't we go together?"

After hearing what Xiao Jingyue said, Tao Yurong had no reason to stay. She just told Shuangjiang to take good care of Xia Zheng and left.

After walking out of the courtyard, the two people who were supposed to go to opposite sides stopped.

"My cousin really cares about Aunt Xia. I've never seen him treat anyone like this before." Xiao Jingyue's words were teasing, but his eyes were looking straight at Tao Yurong.

Tao Yurong smiled faintly, "Sister Wei just lost her child, and Xia Zheng fell into the water, so the prince is naturally worried."

"Really? But I always feel it's different."

"What's the difference?"

Xiao Jingyue thought about it and smiled, "I can't really explain it, but maybe it's because Sister Xia was brought here by my cousin's wife, so I love her and her family."

The four words "love the house and love the dog" were said with exceptional clarity, like a long needle piercing Tao Yurong's deepest pain.

But Tao Yurong smiled, a particularly deep smile. "The prince treats the county lady differently than ordinary people. In the future... maybe he'll be like me."

"I'm not as lucky as my cousin's wife. My aunt is still waiting for me to bring back fish. I'll take my leave first." Xiao Jingyue bowed and left.

After seeing the person walk away, Tao Yurong asked the maid who followed her out in a low voice: "How did Xia Zheng fall into the water?"