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Xiao Liu was still a little worried and frowned. "But he's incorrigible. He's had many wicked ideas about Miss before. Judging from his actions today, he's definitely not going to let this go."

"Don't worry, he won't be able to keep this up for long."

Jiang Yuyue sneered inwardly. She had long ago planned how to deal with Xie Jinbo, that lecherous wretch. Crippled his lower body, which was just a minor punishment. The main event was yet to come.

"Should we still go to the Third Young Master's place now?" Xiao Liu asked tentatively. "After what happened today, why don't we go back to the courtyard and rest?"

"Isn't it boring to stay cooped up in the yard during the Mid-Autumn Festival?"

Jiang Yuyue smiled, seemingly unaffected by the unfortunate incident earlier. "Xie Jinglan's complexion is gradually improving. Now that I think about it carefully, his excuse of feeling unwell is probably just because he doesn't want to attend the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet. Go and get the lanterns from my yard, and I'll go for a walk with him."

Xiao Liu sighed inwardly, not expecting her young mistress to commit such a crime at such a critical juncture. Although she was somewhat unwilling, she still did as she was told.

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Meanwhile, on Xie Jinglan's side, Yueying was reporting the situation in the capital to him.

"Your Highness, according to the medical records of the Princess's residence, Princess Huajin is pregnant."

Pregnant?

Upon hearing this news, Xie Jinglan's eyes were fixed on the candlelight, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

He wasn't surprised at all that Xie Yunqi and Song Jinwan would get married smoothly. After all, he knew from the beginning that their marriage was a decree from His Majesty, and even if there were some unpleasant things, it was impossible to cancel the marriage so easily.

However, a few days ago, a secret guard reported that Song Jinwan and Xie Yunqi actually had a very good relationship. Although Xie Yunqi had suffered a misfortune and lost an arm, the usually proud Princess Huajin was taking care of him at his bedside without leaving his side. When this reached the Emperor's ears, he specially praised Song Jinwan.

This news was quite strange, as it was completely different from the Song Jinwan he knew before. That's why he sent Yueying to investigate the situation at the princess's residence. Unexpectedly, she brought back the news that Song Jinwan was pregnant.

How did she get pregnant?

Xie Jinglan withdrew his gaze, his dark eyes still shimmering with a complex interplay of light and shadow.

He already knew that Xie Yunqi's lower body had been crippled by the people sent by Jiang Yuyue, and logically speaking, Xie Yunqi should not have been able to do that.

If that's the case, then whose child is Song Jinwan in her belly?

"This... I don't know."

Yueying replied, "Princess Huajin did not publicize this matter. After all, she had not yet officially married Xie Yunqi, and it would not be honorable to talk about it. Therefore, it was only recorded in the medical records."

Xie Jinglan's expression was unreadable; it seemed a good show was unfolding in the capital as well.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the courtyard. Upon hearing the noise, Yueying immediately jumped out of the courtyard and concealed herself.

Without a doubt, only Jiang Yuyue would be willing to visit his courtyard during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Xie Jinglan was too lazy to make a fuss today, so he simply leaned back on the soft couch and continued to pretend that he was uncomfortable.

Are you really feeling unwell?

This was the scene that Jiang Yuyue saw as soon as she entered the door. She immediately frowned. She thought he was faking it, but it turned out to be true.

"Is it serious? Should I go and find a doctor to take a look at you?"

"No need."

Xie Jinglan lay on his side, his voice low, "I'm just feeling a little listless. I'll rest for a while and feel better after a good night's sleep tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuyue glanced at him a few more times. He didn't look too haggard, so she didn't say anything more.

"Then you can rest assured and I won't bother you anymore."

As Jiang Yuyue was speaking, Xiao Liu walked in carrying a lantern. Seeing Jiang Yuyue walking out alone, she asked with some confusion, "Miss, aren't you going to release the lantern?"

Seeing the two lanterns Xiao Liu was carrying, Xie Jinglan suddenly paused, realizing that she might have come to invite him to release lanterns.

"The Third Young Master is not feeling well, so the two of us can go."

After saying this, Jiang Yuyue prepared to leave with Xiao Liu, but at that moment a tall figure suddenly stood up and followed closely behind.

"I've never seen lanterns like these for the Mid-Autumn Festival before, so let's go together."

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Jiang Yuyue raised an eyebrow at his sudden change in attitude, and naturally understood that he had just been pretending to be perfunctory.

"It seems that the Third Young Master's constitution is truly unique. He was just saying that he was not feeling well and needed to rest, but now he looks to be in very good spirits."

Faced with Jiang Yuyue's teasing, Xie Jinglan remained unmoved, "I'm just feeling bored."

Seeing his reaction, Jiang Yuyue felt inexplicably happy. Anyway, her purpose in coming here was to release lanterns with Xie Jinglan. As long as she achieved her goal, that was enough.

"In that case, let's go together, just the Third Young Master and I."

Jiang Yuyue took the lantern from Xiaoliu's hand. "Xiaoliu, you can stay in the courtyard. If the First Madam and the others send someone to inquire, just say that I've gone to bed."

"There are many people and gossips outside during the Mid-Autumn Festival, so please be careful about your safety, Miss."

Xiaoliu's eyes were full of worry as she handed her two more masks. "You must wear these masks carefully so that no one recognizes you."

Jiang Yuyue smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's not like I'm just setting off lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival for the first time."

After Xiao Liu repeatedly reminded her, Jiang Yuyue and Xie Jinglan slipped out through the side gate of the Xie family. Fortunately, it was Mid-Autumn Festival today, and the servants in the mansion were all hiding and slacking off, so they didn't run into anyone along the way.

As soon as she stepped out the door, Jiang Yuyue skillfully put on the mask and handed another mask to Xie Jinglan. "Put on the mask. You don't want to be recognized, do you?"

Seeing how familiar Jiang Yuyue was with the task, Xie Jinglan raised an eyebrow. "You've prepared quite thoroughly."

"That's natural."

Although Jiang Yuyue comes from a merchant family, they are considered one of the wealthiest families in the Jiangnan region. She has been doing business with her parents since she was a child, and many people in the area know her. If she doesn't wear a mask and people see her, a married woman, walking with another man on this day, wouldn't that give people something to talk about?

Fortunately, wearing masks is a local custom, and many pedestrians wear masks for fun, so the two of them dressed like this didn't look out of place in the crowd.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the streets were bustling with people, and the shouts of roadside vendors rose and fell, interspersed with the laughter of men, women, and children, creating a lively atmosphere.

"How's it going? The Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere is pretty good, isn't it?"

Compared to the chaotic Mid-Autumn Festival banquet at the Xie family's residence, Jiang Yuyue still felt that the air outside was fresh. However, thinking back to the Qixi Festival she had spent in the capital, she couldn't help but sigh.

"Although it's quite lively here, it's still far from comparable to the capital."