Besides lying down, I also know a little about power struggles

Chapter 8 Sending the Cat Away
"Princess!"

Several maids screamed and dropped cups and plates to the ground.

Qin Shiyue fell on the couch, and a mad hound pounced on her, opening its mouth to bite her.

Qin Shiyue had practiced martial arts since she was young and had quite some wrist strength. She grabbed the mad dog's neck with both hands and held its head tightly.

The mad dog opened its mouth wide and stuck out its bright red tongue. Saliva dripped onto Qin Shiyue's neck. It let out a threatening growl from its throat and its eyes were bloodshot.

The maids drew their swords, but saw Qin Shiyue lying under the mad dog. They were worried that the swords would hurt Qin Shiyue, so they hesitated for a moment.

Seeing that the situation was urgent, Fang Tong didn't have time to think too much. He jumped up to a high table, fell from the air, and pounced on the back of the mad dog.

She grabbed the mad dog's tail and bit it.

The mad dog let out a "howl" and swung its butt hard.

Fang Tong stretched out his sharp claws to hook its flesh, and rolled on its back like a fluffy snowball.

The mad dog felt more and more pain and turned its head to bite her.

Fang Tong loosened his claws in time, used the force to jump forward, and rolled on the ground.

Qin Shiyue took advantage of this opportunity, bent his knees and pushed the mad dog off the bed.

Several maids rushed forward and stopped the mad dog with swords.

Lanxi helped Qin Shiyue up and protected her out of the tent.

"Princess, are you okay?"

Qin Shiyue shook her head, still in shock.

Just as she was about to have her meal, she saw a hunting dog rushing in from outside the tent and knocking her down like a madman.

If the kitten hadn't diverted the mad dog's attention in time, she would have been seriously injured by now.

The commotion here had already alarmed the patrolling soldiers, and in a short while, Feng Yunxi and the emperor arrived.

Feng Yunxi had just been summoned by the emperor to discuss matters. When he heard that his wife was in danger, he naturally could no longer sit still. When the emperor heard about this, his face also darkened.

When they arrived, the mad dog had already been dealt with, and the emperor called the official in charge of the dog farm and asked, "What's going on?"

The official knelt on the ground, his voice trembling: "Your Majesty, I have found out that this hound ate the blackleaf grass, which is why it became so vicious."

The herb is harmless to humans, but is slightly poisonous to animals, and will cause insanity if eaten.

"Where did the dark green grass come from near the camp?" asked the emperor.

The official swallowed his saliva and said, "I think the hunting dog accidentally ate this grass when it went up the mountain, which almost caused a disaster."

"Father," Feng Yunxi came over, lifted up his skirt and knelt down, "There are more than a hundred hunting dogs in this spring hunt. If more than one is eaten by mistake, it will inevitably cause endless trouble. I, your son, would like to ask for your approval to conduct a thorough investigation."

The emperor looked at him and asked, "Is the Crown Princess okay?"

"Fortunately, she's fine," Feng Yunxi said, "Thank goodness she knows some martial arts, otherwise she would have been badly injured. But she's pregnant, and the doctor just checked her pulse and said she's had a miscarriage, so she needs to be carefully nursed back to health."

"Then let her have a good rest," the emperor said. "I will send someone to investigate the matter thoroughly. You are the crown prince, and your words and actions should be a role model for others. Don't get angry and lose your sense of proportion."

Feng Yunxi: "I want to send Shi Yue back personally."

"What? It's only the second day of the Spring Hunt, and you all want to abandon me?" The emperor looked at him, "I promised you last night that I would send guards to escort the Crown Princess back to the capital today. Don't you even trust me?" "I dare not." Feng Yunxi said, "I will send her to the capital and then return. Please grant my wish, father."

"I know what you are worried about. This is your first child, so you are right to worry." The emperor smiled. "Well, I heard that you have a group of cats and dogs in your backyard. Now that there is a mad dog incident, just in case, don't keep those cats and dogs. You can dispose of them when you return this time."

Feng Yunxi frowned: "My son is always busy, and having cats and dogs to accompany me can be used as a pastime when I am pregnant."

The emperor smiled and said, "Once a woman is pregnant, she can no longer do as she pleases. Is it possible that my grandson is not as good as a toy for fun in the yard?"

Feng Yunxi said: "Those cats and dogs are docile and well-behaved, and they are under the care of someone else, so what happened today would never happen to them."

The emperor chuckled and said, "It seems that I was worrying too much."

"My son——"

"Don't worry, father," a female voice interrupted Feng Yunxi's words. Qin Shiyue arrived at some point and bowed to the emperor. "I will go back and arrange for my little pet to be relocated."

The emperor looked at her and said, "The prince said you had a miscarriage. Why don't you rest in your tent?"

"I heard that I had disturbed my father, and I am very upset. I have come here to apologize." Qin Shiyue said, "What my father said just now is absolutely right. I will take care of my baby and not let my father and Your Highness worry about it."

The emperor said, "Yun Xi, did you hear that? Sometimes, you really are not as sensible as the Crown Princess."

After seeing the emperor off, Qin Shiyue pulled Feng Yunxi up.

"The matter of Prince Ping has not been resolved yet, why bother arguing with His Majesty at this time." Qin Shiyue whispered, "Yesterday, Prince Ping accused you of hiring a killer, and you still kept your composure. Why do you insist on a thorough investigation today just for a mad dog? These hounds are from the palace. No matter if they are good or bad, wouldn't it embarrass His Majesty in public?"

Feng Yunxi helped her walk back: "This matter is strange, we must be on guard."

Qin Shiyue smiled and said: "I am skilled in martial arts, who am I afraid of?"

"It's easy to dodge an open attack, but hard to shoot an arrow from the dark," Feng Yunxi said, "Besides, you are pregnant now."

"That's why you asked me to worry less." Qin Shiyue patted his chest. "Why do you think His Majesty asked us to send away the cats and dogs? Isn't it because he is angry with you?"

She sighed quietly, "We have been married for five years and have no children. You insist on not taking a concubine. Although I am happy, I also know what others think. You insist on disobeying His Majesty today, which may not be a good thing for you."

"You've liked cats and dogs since you were a kid. I promised you before we got married that you could have as many as you wanted." Feng Yunxi said, "With them around, you won't be so lonely at least."

"Don't worry, I've thought about it," Qin Shiyue comforted him, "Don't we have a courtyard in the suburbs? Let's send the little ones there first. When my pregnancy is stable, I can find a reason to go out and relax, and I can still see them."

Feng Yunxi was silent for a while: "Shi Yue, marrying me has wronged you."

"What can I do? You've been relying on me since you were fifteen." Qin Shiyue grinned, "Don't be so dejected. Help me think about how to deal with Snowball."

"Snowball?"

Qin Shiyue winked at him and took out a snow-white kitten from her wide sleeves.

"Thanks to its help today, I didn't get hurt," Qin Shiyue said, "It's so small and smart. If I send it to another courtyard, I'm afraid it won't get along well with the other little guys, but now I can't keep it by my side."

"That's not difficult," Feng Yunxi said, "Send it to Twelve and let him take care of it."

Qin Shiyue was slightly surprised: "Twelve rows?"

"It has to be done no matter what," Feng Yunxi said with a smile, "It is Twelve's savior. Only by handing it over to him can we feel at ease."

(End of this chapter)