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"Let's go."

Jiang Yuyue pushed open the door and walked out of the room, looking at Xiao Liu who was waiting at the door, "Go buy some pastries and then go back."

Both master and servant wore veils. After leaving the teahouse, they were heading to Fuyuanzhai. However, as they passed the city gate, the sharp-eyed Xiaoliu immediately noticed Pei Jingchuan, who was dressed in military uniform.

"Miss."

Xiao Liu gently tugged at Jiang Yuyue's sleeve and whispered, "Isn't that General Pei? When did he return?"

Upon seeing Pei Jingchuan here again, Jiang Yuyue frowned. How could they have run into each other repeatedly in such a large city as Jinling?

Xiaoliu was unaware of what had happened to them at Wanfu Temple, and curiously peeked over there.

Old Madam Pei held Pei Jingchuan's hand with a look of tenderness, her eyes filled with reluctance.

"How come you've been sent out again after only a few days back? It seems like the world is at peace these days, and there's nowhere to fight!"

Pei Jingchuan smiled and comforted his grandmother, "Although there are no major wars, there is some instability in various places. The court values ​​me highly, so please don't worry. I will definitely come to see you when I have time."

Although Madam Pei was reluctant for him to leave, she knew that military orders could not be disobeyed. She held Pei Jingchuan's hand and talked for a while before reluctantly watching him ride away.

As soon as he turned around, Pei Jingchuan's expression changed instantly. This time, his mission was to be stationed in the north to guard against the Qiang people's invasion.

But everyone knows that the Qiang people have always been peaceful and have had no intention of rebelling since they were pacified by Prince Jing, Song Jinglan, many years ago. But today, the court suddenly summoned Pei Jingchuan to guard the area. Even if he is slow to react, he can sense that something is wrong.

He had just exchanged a few words with Jiang Yuyue early this morning when he received a military order. It seemed that every time he got close to Jiang Yuyue, he would be ordered to leave.

Could it be... that all of this was done by Prince Jing?

Thinking of this, Pei Jingchuan unconsciously tightened his grip on the reins, his expression hardening.

If that's the case, how exactly did Prince Jing come into contact with Jiang Yuyue? Why did he suddenly appear in Jinling with her at this crucial time of the succession struggle?

But no matter how many questions Pei Jingchuan had in his heart, he was now powerless to do anything but lash out with his whip, lashing the horse and galloping away.

Several more days passed, and although Jiang Yuyue had been staying at home to rest during her pregnancy, she could not find peace in her heart.

"Butler Xiang, is there really still no news from Steward Zheng?"

Jiang Yuyue supported her back with some difficulty. Her body was getting heavier and heavier, and even walking was becoming difficult.

"Oh, miss, please sit down!"

The steward was preparing various items for Jiang Yuyue's childbirth. Seeing her walk out with her pregnant belly, the steward quickly stepped forward to support her. "You have already told me many times, and I have remembered it all. If Steward Zheng has any news, I will inform you as soon as possible. You should go back to your room and rest well. Please make sure nothing goes wrong!"

After saying this, he hurriedly called out to the butler, "Jasmine! Quickly help Miss inside!"

Jasmine was folding baby clothes she had bought from the housekeeper when she heard the noise. She quickly came out and carefully helped Jiang Yuyue inside.

"Miss, at a time like this, please don't worry about those unnecessary things."

Although Jasmine wasn't entirely clear on what her young mistress was doing, the most important thing right now was to ensure her safe delivery of the child in her womb.

"You are skilled in medicine yourself, so there's no need for me to remind you of anything else. Your due date is in the next few days, so put everything else aside for now and talk about it after you give birth."

Jiang Yuyue understood these principles perfectly well, but she was afraid that Prince Jing wouldn't wait for her.

Everyone says that Prince Jing's temperament is unpredictable and hard to fathom. He already knows that the treasure is now in his hands. If he gets impatient and decides to forcibly take it, Jiang Yuyue is now completely helpless, like meat on a chopping board. Wouldn't she be at his mercy?

Thinking about these things made Jiang Yuyue extremely worried, and she found it difficult to calm down.

Just then, a servant hurriedly rode up from outside the door. Seeing Steward Xiang in the courtyard, he quickly said, "Steward Xiang, please inform Miss that Prince Ning, Song Yunming, has secretly arrived in Jinling today and is staying at our Tongfu Inn!"

Jiang Yuyue, who was already troubled by this matter, was overjoyed upon hearing this. She quickly gestured for Jasmine to help her out and immediately asked what was going on.

"What brings Prince Ning to Jinling? Have you found out?"

"This servant is unaware of this."

The servant shook his head. "The Prince of Ning did not reveal his identity. Instead, he checked into the inn in a very low-key manner. If our inn's staff hadn't remembered what he looked like, we probably wouldn't have known his true identity."

Prince Ning actually came here in secret?

Jiang Yuyue frowned and thought for a moment. Apart from being exposed in front of Pei Jingchuan, no one else should know that she had faked her death. Moreover, since Prince Ning still chose to stay at Tongfu Inn, he must not know that she was still alive.

If Prince Jing's words are credible, then could it be that Prince Ning, having returned empty-handed last time, has come to Jinling again to search for the whereabouts of the treasure?

"Keep an eye on him."

Jiang Yuyue immediately said, "But we must be on high alert and not let him discover anything. Don't come here personally to deliver messages these days. Just go through the channels as usual and don't easily reveal that I'm still alive."

The servant nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, "Yes!"

……

When Prince Ning visited Jinling again, he naturally did not escape the eyes of the secret guards.

“Your Highness, as you instructed, I have deliberately spread the word that you are in Jinling, and Prince Ning has indeed come.”

Yueying reported to Xie Jinglan, "You lured him here... are you about to make a move?"

Xie Jinglan had also looked quite haggard these past few days, coughing incessantly, looking as if he was about to run out of breath, which startled Jixiang, who was standing nearby, so she quickly served him tea.

"Let's just wait and see how things develop."

After saying this, Xie Jinglan gestured for him to leave. Jixiang knew better than anyone else that his own prince was already struggling to take care of himself, and that the reason he had brought Prince Ning here was so that Miss Jiang next door would no longer have to worry about Prince Ning and could give birth in peace.

"Is the young master's medicine really effective?"

Jixiang was very worried as she watched her prince's condition fluctuate. Several months had passed since the male lead took the last course of medicine, so why hadn't the poison been cleared up yet?