After the eldest sister-in-law of a fishing family became a widow, her disabled younger brother-in-l

"Miss, you can just lie down."

Jasmine gently picked up the baby and patted him to soothe him. "Young Master Mo'er, I'll take care of you here. The most important thing for you now is to focus on recovering."

Jiang Yuyue naturally wouldn't show off at this time, but looking at Mo'er's still tender face, she felt a lot of pity for her.

Her son is still so young; she doesn't know if he can withstand the bumpy ride a month from now.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuyue looked out the window. The door was only slightly ajar, so she couldn't see clearly. "What's going on outside?"

"Have you forgotten, Miss?"

Jasmine replied, "Yesterday you instructed Steward Xiang to prepare all sorts of things we'll need for our journey to the capital. He's just having things brought back now. With the addition of Young Master Mo'er, we have so many more things to prepare. Steward Xiang is very thorough; I'm sure he's bought even more than this."

Hearing this, Jiang Yuyue smiled helplessly, but she also felt a sense of anticipation for the future family reunion. If Axi and her parents saw Mo'er, they would surely like him too, right?

However, upon thinking about this, Jiang Yuyue realized that Xie Jinglan had not come to visit her all day, and she couldn't help but feel a little worried.

After all, even when Xie Jinglan was unconscious from illness, he still cared about her. Why is he acting so strangely today, not even bothering to come over?

"Where's Xie Jinglan? Why didn't I see him come today? Could he have fallen ill again?"

"Miss, you're overthinking it."

Jasmine answered, then hesitated, as if she wanted to say something more. Jiang Yuyue found her stammering even stranger and immediately asked, "What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

"Miss, I don't know if I'm just imagining things, but it seems like... the Third Young Master's health is getting better every day?"

Jasmine pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Before you gave birth, I saw the condition of the Third Young Master. He looked like he was on the verge of death. He even had difficulty standing up and needed someone to help him. But in the past few days, I have seen that his body has become healthier and healthier. He can walk without anyone's help, and his face is not as pale as before. He is practically... no different from an ordinary person!"

At this point, Jasmine quickly added, "Of course, this servant doesn't wish for the Third Young Master to continue being sick, but I feel that his physical condition... isn't it deteriorating a little too quickly?"

Hearing what Jasmine said, Jiang Yuyue also sensed that something was wrong. Even if it was a final burst of energy before death, it couldn't possibly last for so many days, could it?

Jiang Yuyue was lost in thought about this, she had never imagined that Xie Jinglan could survive.

Even though she had taken Xie Jinglan to the capital to see Baili Zixuan, Baili Zixuan had predicted that he would not live for more than a year. Even if he had obtained Baili Zixuan's miraculous medicine formula, it should have taken so long for Xie Jinglan to show such obvious changes in just a few days.

Xie Jinglan died young from illness in his previous life, so how could he possibly survive in this life?

But what if he really survives...

Jiang Yuyue lowered her eyes thoughtfully. Although she had never considered this possibility, if Xie Jinglan could truly survive...

Considering his good looks and the fact that they've been through thick and thin together for so long, if Xie Jinglan is willing to behave, it wouldn't be a bad idea for her to take him along as a burden.

Of course, Xie Jinglan surviving was not part of Jiang Yuyue's plan. Although it may sound a bit heartless, his death would have been the ideal outcome.

After all, the dead are the most reassuring.

Of course, Jixiang also saw the commotion in the courtyard. After all, Jiang Yuyue had no intention of avoiding them. Jixiang witnessed the steward directing the servants to move things into their courtyard, and walked into the room with a complicated expression, carrying the medicine bowl.

"What's going on outside?"

Xie Jinglan was concentrating with his eyes closed when he heard footsteps and casually asked a question.

Xie Jinglan really didn't expect to recover so quickly. Only a few days had passed, and now his body was almost the same as before he was poisoned. Although this was a good thing, such a strange change made him somewhat afraid to show himself in front of Jiang Yuyue.

After all, she is naturally suspicious, and it would be difficult to fool her easily.

Jixiang placed the medicine bowl on the table, carefully choosing her words before cautiously replying, "Your Highness, it was Steward Xiang leading people to move things into Miss Jiang's courtyard. This servant glanced at them and saw that they were mostly clothes and dry rations..."

Dry rations?

Xie Jinglan frowned. Without much thought, he had already guessed the purpose of these items; they must have been prepared by her for her long trip.

But Jiang Yuyue had only given birth a few days ago, and she was already preparing to go on a long trip?

Jixiang, of course, also noticed something amiss, and tentatively asked, "Your Highness, this servant thinks that Miss Jiang seems to be leaving? But if she's leaving... why didn't she come to say goodbye to Your Highness? Could it be that she's abandoning us?"

"Abandon?"

Xie Jinglan sneered, his tone icy, "In her eyes, I won't live more than a few days, so there's no need for her to include me in her plans."

However, this is not Jiang Yuyue's fault. After all, this was a lie that Xie Jinglan had created from the beginning, making her believe that Xie Jinglan would not live much longer. A few days ago, his dying appearance made it seem even more like he was about to die. Therefore, Xie Jinglan could not do anything about Jiang Yuyue making such preparations.

Xie Jinglan's plan was originally foolproof. He only needed to hide in the Xie family under a false identity and recuperate peacefully. But who could have imagined that Jiang Yuyue would become such a variable?

Seeing that his prince looked displeased, Jixiang immediately offered another suggestion.

"Your Highness, the poison in your body has now been cleared, and you are about to recover. Since you are planning to return to the capital anyway, why not just confront Miss Jiang directly?"

Xie Jinglan did not answer, but lowered his eyes and pondered.

As for a showdown? He had considered it, but he knew Jiang Yuyue's personality well. If he really revealed everything, she might not be able to accept it. Instead, it might arouse her vigilance and resistance.

Seeing that Xie Jinglan had not expressed his opinion, Jixiang became even more puzzled.

His Highness is Prince Jing, a man of great power and influence. He is arguably the most powerful person in the world besides the Emperor. Countless people in the world would do anything to get in touch with Prince Jing. By chance, Miss Jiang developed feelings for His Highness. If Miss Jiang knew the truth, wouldn't she be overjoyed?

Moreover, with His Highness's protection, who would dare to touch a hair on the head of the Jiang family, whom she was so eager to protect?