Li Anqi remained expressionless, looked at Guo Yuandi behind Physician Guo, and nodded and smiled at him in return.

Physician Guo gave a few more instructions on what to pay attention to when taking care of Li Anshu, and then left with Guo Yuandi.

Li Anqi escorted the two of them all the way to the entrance of Fuying Garden.

Not long after, another uninvited guest arrived at Fuying Garden.

This was the first time Li Baoqin had taken the initiative to visit her own courtyard since she married into the Prince Xiao's household.

For a moment, Li Anqi almost thought he had mistaken Li Baoqin for someone else when he looked at Li Baoqin being supported by Cuihong.

The Li Baoqin of the past was fiery, unrestrained, simple, pure, and domineering.

Perhaps it's due to some experiences I've had in recent years.

Li Anqi actually saw a hint of restraint and sensitivity on Li Baoqin's face that would never have appeared before.

Everyone experiences hardships; those who live a life of smooth sailing are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

Li Anqi was not surprised by the subtle changes in Li Baoqin.

"Sister," Li Anqi greeted respectfully.

As soon as Li Anqi finished speaking, the goose suddenly appeared out of nowhere, honking and flapping its wings as it charged toward Li Baoqin.

Cuihong was flustered and tried to shoo away the swearing goose.

The goose was agile and fierce, moving left and right, stretching out its long neck, and grabbing Li Baoqin's skirt.

Li Baoqin already had a burning desire in her heart, and now, stimulated by the goose, it was as if some kind of switch had been turned on.

Without any mercy, she lifted her skirt and kicked the goose several meters away.

"You beast!" Li Baoqin's eyes were fierce, as if she had murderous intent.

Li Anqi hurriedly stepped forward, bowed, and glanced at the goose.

"Sister, please calm down. There was too much commotion at Fuying Garden just now. The goose was probably frightened. Now that it has seen unfamiliar faces, it has lost control."

The goose seemed to know that Li Anqi was standing up for it, so it tucked its wings and came to Li Anqi's side, nuzzling him with its long neck, looking somewhat aggrieved.

Li Anqi stroked the goose's white feathers and whispered to it, "Go play in the backyard first, I'll feed you something delicious tonight."

As if understanding Li Anqi's words, the goose honked twice, then trotted away quickly on its short legs and disappeared from everyone's sight.

Li Anqi then looked at Li Baoqin and saw that her face was filled with barely suppressed anxiety.

Before Li Anqi could speak...

Li Baoqin frowned, looked up, and hurriedly asked, "I heard that Ling Luo has come to Fuying Garden?"

Li Anqi nodded: "Yes."

Li Baoqin's displeasure deepened: "Wasn't he supposed to arrive in the capital tomorrow? Why is he here a day early?!"

Li Anqi shook his head: "My sister doesn't know."

She didn't even know when Prince Xiao would return to the capital, so how could she know why he would return to the capital ahead of schedule?

Li Baoqin clearly didn't believe it, and said angrily, "The first place he went after returning to the capital wasn't the Imperial Palace, nor Tianchang Garden, but your Fuying Garden! How could you not know that?!"

Li Baoqin gritted her teeth.

why? !

He's already returned to Prince Xiao's residence, so why hasn't he come to Tianchang Garden? Why won't he even say hello?

But why did you go to Fuying Garden?!

The more Li Baoqin thought about it, the more uneasy she felt, and even a sense of inexplicable panic.

Li Anqi realized the meaning behind Li Baoqin's words and nodded with his eyes lowered.

"Today, the Wu family came to demand Shu'er back. My sister, seeing the Wu family's bad reputation, was unwilling to let Old Madam Wu take Shu'er away, so she quarreled with Old Madam Wu."

Li Baoqin was slightly taken aback.

She had heard about Li Anqi's arson and knife attack at the Wu residence some time ago.

Even now, Li Baoqin still finds it hard to believe.

She couldn't imagine what Li Anqi, who always adhered to the rules, would be like when he got into an argument with someone.

Li Anqi raised his eyes and calmly met Li Baoqin's gaze.

"Perhaps the prince had just arrived in the capital when he heard some rumors. Fearing trouble at the Xiao Prince's residence, the prince rushed to Fuying Garden to stop his sister."

Hearing Li Anqi's explanation, Li Baoqin's anxiety subsided somewhat.

Is that so? Is that really the case?

Yes, right... Otherwise, what other reason could Ling Luo have to go to her Fuying Garden besides this?

Li Baoqin tried to comfort herself, but a trace of worry and resentment still lingered in her heart.

“Shu’er is injured and is currently unconscious in her younger sister’s room. Would you like to see Shu’er, elder sister?” Li Anqi asked.

Although they are half-sisters, there are still grudges left over from the previous generation.

But they are blood relatives after all.

The sisters once shared some rather pleasant memories.

Li Anqi has always cherished these pure and innocent memories.

Li Baoqin frowned, paused, and said, "Although it's not much, I still have some affection for Shu'er."

After saying this, Li Baoqin was helped by Cuihong into the inner room of the main house.

When Li Baoqin saw Li Anshu's thin, sallow, and bloodless face, she was so shocked that she covered her chin.

"Is this a book?"

As soon as Li Baoqin finished asking the question, she immediately noticed that the person sleeping on the bed had a face that looked five or six parts similar to Li Anqi.

She asked in bewilderment, "How did Shu'er become like this?!"

"She didn't have a good time in the Wu family."

Li Anqi lowered his eyes, his voice slightly muffled, whether from self-blame or sadness, it was hard to tell.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Li Baoqin's eyes.

At least at this moment, her pity and sighs for Li Anshu were genuine.

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