Chapter 253: Stop Right There
He also hadn’t come to find her for a long time.
She had originally been worried that after Wei Chang went to Lingnan, Lin Ningkun would come find her, but it seemed that ever since Wei Chang went to Lingnan, he hadn’t appeared.
So it turned out that so many things had happened during this time, and he couldn’t even protect himself, which was why he hadn’t come to find her.
Suddenly, a bold idea emerged in her heart.
Could it be that all of this was done by Wei Chang?
While he was away from the Capital, he cleared away some of the crises for her.
Thinking that it might be him who did it, a warm current involuntarily flowed through her heart.
Her heart also relaxed with a sigh of relief.
If Lin Ningkun didn’t die, with his cunning nature, who knew how he would sneak into the Crown Prince’s Manor and do something harmful to her.
Whether it was matters from her past life or this life, she hated Lin Ningkun thoroughly.
Now hearing that Lin Ningkun had died, she felt immensely gratified in her heart.
The corners of her mouth unconsciously lifted into a slight smile, but she quickly suppressed it.
Pretending to be serious, she said, “I don’t know if this matter is true or false. It’s fine for you to talk about it here with me, but if it spreads out and people say we’re gossiping in the Crown Prince’s Manor, damaging the Crown Prince’s Manor’s reputation, this palace will not lightly spare you.”
At her warning, Sun Tina and Wan Qing felt utter scorn in their hearts.
They thought this Crown Princess must be foolish; it was just casually chatting gossip, yet she took it so seriously.
Sun Tina was already dissatisfied with Jiang Ruanxi and directly retorted, “The Crown Princess probably hasn’t lived long-term in the Capital, so she became overly cautious. Besides, what I said is all true; his matter has now spread throughout the Capital—who doesn’t know.”
Jiang Ruanxi hadn’t expected it to be true.
She didn’t take Sun Tina’s mockery to heart and instead looked utterly serious.
“Whether true or false, the Crown Prince’s Manor’s reputation cannot be damaged.”
Now Wei Chang was surrounded by enemies on all sides; she had to help him guard the back courtyard well. If any unfavorable information spread, it would be very bad for Wei Chang, and she wouldn’t allow that.
Even though Sun Tina and Wan Qing were unconvinced in their hearts, they still agreed in low voices.
Jiang Ruanxi didn’t want to deal with these two anymore and directly sent them away.
After they left, Jiang Ruanxi could no longer suppress the corners of her mouth and laughed loudly.
Yushui knew about the matters between her and Lin Ningkun, so she also became happy.
One scourge had finally died; they no longer needed to guard against what he might do.
“Yushui, go inquire about it; I want to hear more information from others.” Jiang Ruanxi instructed Yushui.
If it weren’t inconvenient to go out now, she definitely would go to Lin Manor to see the joke.
“Alright.” Yushui said with a smile.
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After Sun Tina and Wan Qing left Jiang Ruanxi’s courtyard, Wan Qing’s face immediately darkened.
“I didn’t expect that woman to recover so quickly.” Wan Qing said resentfully.
“Wan Zhaoxun, mind your words. If others hear you privately discussing the Crown Princess, it won’t be good for you.”
“I’m afraid of her? A little girl from the countryside. I’m pregnant now; she doesn’t dare do anything to me. In the future, my child will be an imperial prince, and she won’t dare do anything to me.”
Speaking of the child, Wan Qing unconsciously touched her belly.
Seeing this, malice flashed in Sun Tina’s eyes, but it quickly disappeared.
With a gentle face, she said, “I hope it goes as you wish.”
“I don’t want to talk to an idiot like you. Today I originally thought we could do something, but unexpectedly we were treated like this.”
Wan Qing glared at her and directly turned to leave.
But after just two steps, she suddenly felt her belly hurt a bit, and soon she started crying out in pain.
Her personal maidservant loudly said, “Wan Zhaoxun, what’s wrong with you? Come quickly, someone! Hurry and fetch the imperial physician—Wan Zhaoxun’s belly hurts.”
What they didn’t notice was that a cold smile hung at the corner of Sun Tina’s mouth, but it quickly disappeared.
She also went forward and squatted by her side. “Wan Zhaoxun, don’t be anxious first; the imperial physician will be here soon.”
Hearing the sound, several servants also came.
Sun Tina shouted at those people, “What are you standing there stunned for? Hurry and help Wan Zhaoxun back.”
The servants rushed forward in a flurry.
But seeing some bloodstains under Wan Zhaoxun’s pants, everyone became even more panicked.
Sun Tina didn’t follow immediately but returned to her own courtyard.
This matter quickly reached Jiang Ruanxi’s ears.
Jiang Ruanxi hadn’t expected Wan Qing to have an incident right after leaving her place.
Her eyes instantly became profound.
She stood up and also went to Wan Qing’s courtyard.
When she arrived, the imperial physician was already there.
Seeing Jiang Ruanxi, the imperial physician was just about to bow, but Jiang Ruanxi spoke first. “Imperial physician, how is Wan Zhaoxun?”
The imperial physician didn’t dare conceal it and directly said, “There are signs of miscarriage; in the end, it depends on her fate.”
“What do you mean?” Jiang Ruanxi asked with furrowed brows.
Wan Zhaoxun had left her courtyard not long ago and started having belly pains. If she really miscarried, the evidence would directly point to her.
She originally didn’t want to play these tricks with them, but she also didn’t want to bring this trouble upon herself.
“She was exposed to safflower for too long, so…”
The imperial physician hesitated to speak, but Jiang Ruanxi immediately understood his meaning.
But she was also very doubtful.
Wan Qing valued this child greatly and was always extremely careful. Plus, during this time when she was injured, she didn’t let them come to her courtyard.
In the manor, because Wan Qing had a child, she was second to none; who would have such great courage to actually administer safflower right by her side.
“Imperial physician, please, you must help me preserve this child.” Wan Qing, even though sweating profusely from pain, panicked completely upon hearing from the imperial physician that her child might not be savable and pleaded with him.
Seeing Wan Qing’s eyes full of expectation, the imperial physician averted his gaze.
Wan Qing’s face was ashen as she struggled to get up. Jiang Ruanxi gave an eye signal to the maidservant in front of her; the maidservant went forward and pressed her shoulders. “Wan Zhaoxun, you need to rest well now and can’t get up.”
“Get away from me.”
Wan Qing flailed her hands forcefully, hitting the maidservant.
Jiang Ruanxi couldn’t bear to watch and said coldly, “Wan Qing, have you made enough fuss? Do you think making a fuss like this will save your child?”
These words struck Wan Qing like a thunderbolt; she was stunned.
Tears streamed down.
Jiang Ruanxi ignored her and turned to the imperial physician. “Prescribe some calming medicine for her to rest. As for the child, let fate decide.”
“Yes.” The imperial physician said.
After the imperial physician prescribed the medicine, he left not long after.
Jiang Ruanxi instructed the servants to brew the medicine; she also didn’t want to stay here.
“Rest well; this palace will leave first.”
Leaving these words, Jiang Ruanxi didn’t want to stay here for even a moment and left without looking back.
Suddenly, Wan Qing’s angry voice came from behind. “Ling Lin, stop right there.”
