The abandoned concubine who transmigrated woke up shouting "Long live the widow!"

Jingxue smiled bitterly and said, “Father, it’s not that if you have no desires, others won’t harm you. Even now that you are imprisoned here, there are still people who are eyeing you and want to make a move. You can’t be too careful. Don’t trust anyone except yourself.”

"Yes! I am very pleased that you have grown up so well. With Xiaoze by your side, your mother and I are at ease. Your mother does not know about the assassination attempt on you and Xiaoze, and I have not told her either."

Jingxue nodded. "It's right not to say anything. Mother is about to give birth. Even if the Emperor sends a royal physician, the conditions here are not as good as outside. Besides, Mother is considered an elderly mother. Don't be stingy with the money I gave you. When it matters, you have to use money to ensure your safety."

"I understand, don't worry!" Jing Zhiyuan nodded in response.

"Let's go inside. Your mother will worry if we talk for too long!"

"Okay!" Actually, Jingxue had impulsively wanted to ask Jing Zhiyuan if he wanted to escape, but she also sensed from his words that his deeply ingrained beliefs would not allow them to do so.

Besides, if he really wanted to rebel, back in Jizhou, if he had just given the order, not to mention a hundred people would have responded, at least quite a few people would have followed him. So, thinking about it, he decided to give up.

Inside the bedchamber, Jingze was showing Li the new cotton-padded coat that the wet nurse had made for her mother. When she saw Jingzhiyuan and his daughter return, Li quickly folded the coat and placed it on the bed.

"You two are done talking! Xue'er, come over and warm up." Madam Li called to Jingxue.

"Mother, don't be stingy with burning charcoal, and don't worry about your younger brother or sister getting cold after they are born. His Majesty will not be stingy with this little bit of charcoal."

Jingxue picked up the package next to her, which contained small blankets and other items for children. She reached out and pretended to take three pairs of cotton gloves from the ground, handing them to Jing Zhiyuan. “Father, keep these gloves for you to use when you’re working. Don’t be stingy with them.”

Jing Zhiyuan took it and tried it on. "Shangjing is developing really well now. When the Cangbei delegation arrives, I believe the border trade negotiations will proceed smoothly."

Jingxue then took out a small package from the parcel, which contained some daily necessities, and introduced them to the couple one by one.

When Jing Zhiyuan saw the flashlight, he said, "The Emperor Emeritus was carrying this in his arms the day he came."

Jingze eagerly added, "My brother An'an and I also have this flashlight. We use it to light our way when we get up at night, and if it's not working, we just leave it in the sun for a few hours."

“Oh! This is good. Your mother is in her late pregnancy and needs to use the toilet more often. This will make it much easier for her to get up at night.” Jing Zhiyuan fiddled with the flashlight.

However, it was Madam Li who caught the information in Jingze's words and asked, "Who is An'an?"

Speaking of An'an, Jingxue recalled the Li family's return to the capital.

“Oh, An’an is a child I took in. Mother, my eldest uncle’s family and my maternal grandmother returned to Beijing a few days ago, and we met them.”

When her family was mentioned, Li became a little emotional, and her eyes reddened. "They're back. How is your maternal grandmother?"

“They are all well, and my maternal grandmother is in good health. She came to the Prince Zhan’s mansion the next day. Everyone came except my uncle.”

"That's good. Your father and I weren't able to come back when Yizhi got married. Your uncle has been doing business in the south and doesn't come back often. How is your aunt?"

Upon hearing the name "Yizhi" again, Jingxue became curious and asked, "Who is Yizhi?"

"Isn't that your uncle? You've forgotten? Your uncle's given name is Jun, courtesy name Yizhi. You haven't told me what your aunt is like yet? I heard she's the daughter of a wealthy merchant from Qingzhou."

Upon hearing this, Jingxue understood. She had forgotten that people in ancient times all had courtesy names. Her maternal grandfather was the Vice Minister of Rites, a cultured man who probably paid attention to such things.

“Mother, we only met briefly, so we couldn’t tell anything! But His Majesty has kept them in the capital for the New Year.”

Li gave a knowing "oh," her face showing a forlorn expression.

"Mother, I may be bringing Xiaoze to live in the East Palace in a couple of days. In order to welcome the delegation from Cangbei, some families of noble ministers need to be trained and educated. Fortunately, Xiaoze's academy is also on holiday."

“When my maternal grandmother and the others came, the Emperor Emeritus didn’t invite them to stay for a meal at our residence, so Xiaoze didn’t get to see them either. I will bring Xiaoze to visit my maternal grandmother when I have time, so please don’t worry!” Jingxue said patiently, holding Li’s hand.

“Your maternal grandmother must be very worried about me!” Tears welled up in Li’s eyes.

"Yes, but I've already told her that you're doing well. The Emperor regularly sends imperial physicians to check your pulse, and she's quite relieved."

Madam Li breathed a sigh of relief and reached out to touch Jingxue's cheek. "Good, Mother believes in you. My Xue'er has grown up."

Although it was a simple gesture from Li, it made Jingxue feel the love from her mother, something she had never received in her previous life.

“Mother, please let me know if you need anything. I’ll go talk to those two guards in a bit. I estimate I’ll be staying in the palace until the delegation leaves, so if you need anything, have them inform me. After all, the palace is more convenient than the Prince of Zhan’s residence.” Jingxue was still worried.

“Okay!” Madam Li nodded in agreement.

Jing Zhiyuan sat silently to the side, but in his heart he wished time would slow down so that his wife and children could have more time together.

Jingxue looked at the things that Li Shi and the others had prepared for childbirth. Xiaoman and Lixia's mother had also prepared a lot of clothes and blankets for the baby, and even some diapers. Combined with what Jingxue and the others had brought last time, it should be enough.

After talking for a while, the Imperial Guards outside started urging them on. Jingxue knew that it would be less than two hours.

She ignored the shouts outside, got up and told Jing Zhiyuan that she was going to the backyard.

When Jingxue walked out of the front courtyard gate, she was carrying two backpacks. She had already spotted two golden-armored guards hiding on the roof beams of the back building.

"Come out here for a moment, I need to say something!"

Today's two golden-armored guards are Jin Shiyi and Jin Shier, and they have certainly learned a thing or two about this Princess Zhan.

But since they had already spoken, the two had no choice but to appear in the courtyard, bow with their hands clasped, and whisper, "What are your orders, Princess Consort?"

"Thank you so much for helping me out of that situation!" Jingxue said.

"Your Highness, you are too kind! This is my duty."

"Then please help me send a message to the Emperor Emeritus: I want to replace this squad of Imperial Guards at the gate."

"Huh? This..." Jin Shiyi and Jin Shier exchanged glances.

"Just convey the message!"

The two men in golden armor said: "We can deliver the message, but we're afraid the old man will get angry and bang on the table!"

Because the two of them had their faces covered, Jingxue couldn't see their expressions, but she knew that they were in a difficult position having a superior like the retired emperor.

Jingxue opened one of the backpacks.