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One day later.

Meng Youning's fingertips twitched slightly, and then her eyes snapped open.

She subconsciously reached out and made a groping motion in the air.

After a few moments, Meng Youning finally realized what was happening.

She turned to the side and struggled to get up, but as soon as she moved, she felt a soreness in her back and waist.

Seeing that Meng Youning had finally regained consciousness, Jiang Zhuo quickly stepped forward and took Meng Youning's hand with concern.

Meng Youning glanced around calmly; she was still in the Prince's residence.

Jiang Zhuo hesitated several times before speaking.

Meng Youning's heart sank. "What's wrong?"

Jiang Zhuo stared intently at Meng Youning, and finally sighed deeply.

She gently patted Meng Youning's hand, her voice hoarse, "Youning, you and Ran'er will have more in the future."

It was just a single sentence, not necessarily too explicit, but Meng Youning understood it perfectly.

Something seemed to explode in her mind.

The explosion left her dizzy and disoriented.

Meng Youning's mouth was slightly open, and it took her a few moments to find her voice.

She silently withdrew her hand. "Mother, I want to be alone for a while."

Jiang Zhuo's expression was complicated. He wanted to say something, but when his gaze met Meng Youning's pale and desperate face, the words he was about to say were swallowed back.

She slowly stood up. "Alright, you should rest well."

Soon, only Meng Youning and Mu Xiang remained in the room.

"The child..." Meng Youning turned her head and grasped Mu Xiang's hand, as if using all her strength, "Is it really gone?"

Mu Xiang looked distressed and nodded, biting her lip gently.

A strange emotion suddenly welled up in my heart.

Meng Youning kept her eyes tightly closed, and two streams of hot tears slid down her cheeks.

She reached out and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

She turned to look at Mu Xiang and asked softly, "What time is it now?"

Mu Xiang replied respectfully, "It is already 1:15 PM."

Meng Youning lowered her eyes and murmured softly, "Where is Luan'er at 5:15 PM?"

Mu Xiang: "Miss Luan is currently waiting for you at Tianxiang Tower."

She reached out and tucked the blanket in for Meng Youning. "Your Highness, I noticed your voice is a little hoarse. I'll go to the kitchen and have someone stew something to soothe your throat."

Meng Youning suddenly reached out and grabbed Mu Xiang's hand, her eyes more determined than ever before. "No need. Have someone tell Luan'er that the plan is to be moved up. Meet at the city gate in an hour."

Mu Xiang paused for a moment, then said, "But your health..."

Meng Youning's eyes were deep and thoughtful. "So what? It's not impossible to recuperate while traveling, especially since my health isn't very good to begin with."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xiang nodded emphatically, "Alright! This servant will go right away!"

Meng Youning spoke again, "Also, while we're at it, go and pack another bundle of valuables from Yunyan Pavilion. You don't need many, just one bundle will do. Don't bother with anything that's inconvenient to carry on your person."

She thought for a moment, then continued to give instructions, "First, consider things like hairpins and jade pendants. Just pack up the ones I bought myself. As for the ones from the Prince's residence, don't touch them."

Muxiang listened attentively and wrote down each point carefully.

"In the side hall, facing the main gate, go to your right as you enter and keep walking straight in. There's a dusty platform, and under the platform is a hidden compartment. There's something in that compartment. Go and fetch it for me."

Mu Xiang gave a soft "Mmm," and said, "Okay, I'll remember it."

Meng Youning reached out and patted the side of the bed lightly. "There's a box under here. Take it out."

Following Meng Youning's instructions, Mu Xiang bent down and took out the box from under the bed.

The box looked ordinary, with nothing particularly remarkable about it.

Meng Youning beckoned to Mu Xiang, who then stepped forward and handed the box to Meng Youning.

Meng Youning steadily took the box, lowered her head, and opened it.

"Muxiang, this is something I wrote down a long time ago. In one hour, you will personally hand this to the Princess. Remember, you must hand it to her personally. She will understand after reading it."

Meng Youning handed the few sheets of paper in her hand to Mu Xiang.

His gaze fell on a contract of servitude in the box. "This is your contract of servitude. You've been preparing for me for so long, you should have guessed what I'm going to do. I can't stay in this Prince's mansion any longer. In this huge royal palace, the only person I can't let go of is you."

Meng Youning paused for a moment, then said softly, "I've also left you some money in the side hall. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your life. Tomorrow, you can take this indenture and choose freely. You can choose a good family or find a quiet place to spend the rest of your life with your girlfriends. It's all up to you."

After saying that, Meng Youning stuffed the indenture into Mu Xiang's hand.

Mu Xiang was deeply moved. "This servant thanks the Princess Consort for still remembering me. This servant will definitely find a good family to marry into."

Seeing this, Meng Youning finally felt a little relieved.

As long as Mu Xiang is properly settled, she has nothing to worry about.

As for the prince and princess, time will heal all wounds.

In a few years, they will never see her again.

Meng Youning waved her hand, "Alright, do exactly as I told you. Remember to personally hand over the contents of this box to the Princess in one hour."

Mu Xiang nodded heavily.

Immediately afterwards, Mu Xiang slowly withdrew, leaving only Meng Youning in the room.

Her gaze followed the direction Mu Xiang had left, and she reached out to gently touch the mattress.

This material feels truly extraordinary.

After a moment of silence, Meng Youning slowly uncovered the bedding and quietly got out of bed.

After half a stick of incense.

She reached out and pulled her inner garment inwards, her long, black hair falling naturally down her back.

Meng Youning remained expressionless as she held a plush doll beside her pillow in her arms.

She held the rag doll up to her eyes, tilted her head, and examined it carefully. The rag doll was the one that Qi Ran had made by hand to please her.

They're chubby and quite cute.

But now, when she looks at this doll, she finds it very offensive.

She placed all the things Qi Ran had given her on the table, one by one.

She didn't want Qi Ran or any of these things.

After doing all this, Meng Youning returned to her bed alone.

She squinted, pretending to sleep, and leaned back slightly.

Meanwhile, outside Tianxiang Tower.

Upon hearing the news from the Prince's residence, Sang Luan went straight back to the Grand Secretary's residence.

These past few days, they've been packing their bags and planning their journey.

Now that it's only a day or two in advance, there's plenty of time.

Sang Luan returned to Furong Garden in a flurry of activity.

These past few days, she and Meng Youning have been taking things out, and there's not much left in the mansion.

She made a special trip to the side hall to look at the things she had used to make lip rouge. "Yu Po, take these things to Konoha tomorrow and let her make good use of them."