Indeed, there’s no going back once the arrow has been released!
Su Pan’er contemplated for a mont, revealing a determined look in her eyes, and then she spoke.
"Tomorrow, I want to visit the palace again to do a follow-up check-up for Imperial Consort Hua. It’s crucial for her to have good health at this ti..." Her voice was soft, yet it rang with an unusual firmness.
"No!"
Ye Han sternly refused, turning to look at her solemnly: "The most urgent task for you now is to take good care of your pregnancy! Giving birth to our extraordinary baby as soon as possible and bearing offspring for the Qin Family is the right path. Moreover, the Empress has been... particularly paranoid and mad lately, it’s absolutely not appropriate for you to go now!"
Currently, the Empress was still scheming, going to extre lengths to get the deposed crown prince out of the Imperial Mausoleum.
This matter has t with a lot of opposition from the ministers in the Imperial Court. His Majesty remained silent about it, and just a few days ago, he put an end to the life of the Empress’s personal Nanny as a warning to her.
That Nanny had been with the Empress for many years, and her death drove the Empress into a violent rage, snapping at anyone who crossed her path.
If Pan’er were to enter the palace now, it would be like throwing herself into the lion’s mouth!
"But if I don’t go, what about the Imperial Consort Hua..." Su Pan’er furrowed her brow, revealing her worries.
"I’ve already arranged for people to protect her covertly there, you needn’t worry about it."
Ye Han’s attitude was quite resolute: "Once you enter the palace, if the Empress insists on making things difficult for you, even we might be helpless, and it would only add trouble for Imperial Consort Hua. If anything happens, given your brother-in-law’s temperant, you should know the consequences... Moreover, the New Year is in just a month. By then, all civil and military officials, and ladies who had been conferred titles by the court will be entering the palace for an audience. There will be plenty of opportunities to go to the palace then!"
Brother Ye had a clear and thorough understanding of matters. His analysis was well-founded and logical, truly befitting of a general well-versed in both officialdom and the battlefield!
Su Pan’er fully understood the pros and cons, and although she still had so concerns in her heart, she had no choice but to accept his advice.
After Ye Han left, she remained silent, contemplating a lot of things.
Based on the knowledge she had, she speculated about the potential upcoming situations in the capital, and even predicted future events using the guessing thods of the Valley of Ghosts to devise contingency plans.
Now that she was carrying a baby, she was particularly cautious and didn’t want her child, or Qin Yi, to face any issues.
At dusk, Qin Yi ca ho.
Seeing the people who ca with him, Su Pan’er was ecstatic, her face beaming with a huge smile.
As the saying goes, there are three great joys in one’s life: rain after a long drought, having your na listed on the golden plaque of scholars, and eting an old friend in a foreign place.
All of the people that ca were her long-lost family mbers and friends!
Ke Er, Su Huarong, Uncle Xiao’s family, and many more actually ca!
"Fourth Sister!"
Upon catching sight of her, Ke Er was overjoyed, excitedly waving his hands and feet, shouting and jumping around. He then ran into Su Pan’er’s arms.
Seeing her rounded belly, Ke Er’s clear, round eyes widened in surprise and he asked, "Wow! Fourth Sister, why is your belly so big? Are there twins inside? I’ve heard that so people have twins!"
"Silly boy, your Fourth Sister is carrying only one baby."
Su Pan’er, who was well-versed in dical skills and had cultivated her inner strength, could internally visualize her body and naturally knew her condition. She happily held Ke Er’s hand, looking him up and down, "Ke Er, don’t move, stand up straight let see. Have you grown taller?"
"Fourth Sister, you’re really silly, I’m growing right now! Of course, I’m taller. And not just a little, a lot! The clothes my mother used to make for no longer fit. The clothes I’m wearing now are all new ones that mother made for !"
Ke Er stood as straight as a pencil, his laughter making his eyes disappear.
That put Su Pan’er in a good mood too. She reached out and pinched Ke Er’s little nose, her eyes twinkling with mirth, "Yes, yes, yes, ever since your Fourth Sister got pregnant, I’ve beco a lot dumber, but our Ke Er is getting smarter and smarter!"
While Su Pan’er and Ke Er were happily chatting on one side, Su Huarong was leisurely chatting with Qin Yi on the other.
Su Huarong handed over the family letters that were entrusted to him by Su Lao Si, Old Man Qin, the Clan Leader, etc., as well as a list of gifts they had brought, to Qin Yi.
Talking about the situation after their sudden disappearance, Su Huarong couldn’t help but smack his lips.
Their mysterious disappearance had shocked everyone who cared about them, and eventually had even alerted friends and relatives in Yongze County!
In order to find the two of them, not only was Changze County in an uproar, but even Yongze County was in chaos.
Changze and Yongze counties were almost turned upside down by everyone.
It was only after they received letters from the two that everyone breathed a sigh of relief!
When Qin Yi heard about this, he felt sowhat embarrassed and scratched his head. He then bowed slightly to Su Huarong, "It’s really been hard on grandfather, my in-laws, and everyone else, thank you for worrying about us! And big cousin brother, thank you for your hard journey!"
Feeling slightly awkward, Su Huarong quickly returned the bow, his deanor humbly deferential: "It is my duty to do so."
Qin Yi was montarily taken aback, his eyes flickering as if he understood sothing. He quickly changed the subject and asked with concern: "Do you know if Old Cheng has returned to Changze County governnt office? Where is he now? How is he doing?"
Old Cheng was Master Uncle Cheng. In front of outsiders, Old Cheng always appeared as Qin Yi’s accountant. After they separated last ti in the tunnels, there had been no news from him. Now that Qin Yi had a chance to inquire about him, he couldn’t help but ask several questions.
"Old Cheng showed up not long after you two disappeared, and he is currently still in Yongze County, and is enjoying good health! However, it seems that he is not keen on coming to the Capital City and has taken a liking to the Bai Residence. He even bought it to reside there. He asked to tell you two that if you need anything you can send a ssage through soone. If he can help, he will certainly do his best."
Old Cheng not wanting to co to the Capital and living in the Bai Residence?
Looks like, firstly, he wants to continue studying the formations in those tunnels.
Secondly, he’s probably apprehensive about the Capital. I rember how Seventh Master and Eighth Master were respectful to Old Cheng, referring to him as the Great General. Maybe Old Cheng has a distressing past in the Capital, which is why he doesn’t want to co here and revisit the place where he was heartbroken!
He probably guessed what was going on when the two of us disappeared mysteriously.
Qin Yi’s eyes narrowed slightly as he contemplated this to himself.
Seeing him in this state, Su Huarong didn’t dare to interrupt and remained silent.
The atmosphere here seed peaceful for a while. anwhile, on Su Pan’er’s side, it was bustling with excitent.
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