The daughter of the Marquis is too delicate, the abstinent prince pinches her waist and loves her

Chapter 140 Doing one's best
The Empress Dowager took Yun Qing's hand, sighed softly, and said, "After all, you are not a child of the royal family. Without the protection of the royal family, anyone would dare to step on your head."

Sheng Yunqing bit her lip and lowered her head, saying, "I'm sorry to trouble Your Majesty. I can take good care of myself."

The Empress Dowager glanced at Ye Jinchen beside her and said to Sheng Yunqing, "Now that Chen'er has returned, I've thought about it and decided to arrange your marriage."

Upon hearing this, the two raised their eyes in slight surprise. Sheng Yunqing's heart skipped a beat, and she asked, "Really?"

The Empress Dowager smiled kindly, raised her hand and gently pinched her nose, saying, "Look how happy you are. Next month, we will choose an auspicious day, and I will personally preside over the wedding. You must do your best to let me hold my little grandson as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, the two men's expressions stiffened slightly, and Ye Jinchen secretly clenched his fists, lost in thought.

As long as the love potion remains unresolved, it will continue to be a source of anxiety for both of them.

Sheng Yunqing smiled and took the Empress Dowager's arm, bowing her head as she said, "Your Majesty, Yunqing hasn't even married into the family yet."

When Ye Jinchen turned his head, he saw a dark purple figure that had been hiding in the corner.

Mu Jiyue revealed a sly smile and playfully raised her hand to greet Ye Jinchen.

Ye Jinchen's face darkened, his eyes swirling with deep meaning. He casually turned his head, took Sheng Yunqing's hand, and said to the Empress Dowager, "Mother, I will definitely protect Qing'er more carefully from now on."

The Empress Dowager chuckled a few times and said, "I am relieved that Chen'er is so thoughtful."

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the deep purple figure in the shadows vanish, and Ye Jinchen's brows furrowed slightly.

An illusion?
Inside the embassy's attic, a faint purple light spilled out from the window cracks, and a melodious silver bell rang. Mu Jiyue looked at the two people holding hands tightly in the crystal ball and revealed a mocking smile.

She rested her hands on her chin and said, "Brother Chen, it seems that Sister Yunqing has made many enemies. I won't need to take action for a while."

The Crown Prince's residence, main hall.

As Bai Muling stepped into the room, she heard the sound of a teacup hitting the table.

Her heart skipped a beat. When she looked up, she saw a man in a black python robe, resting his chin on one hand, staring at her with a gloomy expression.

Standing beside Ye Jingnian, Zhi Xing remained expressionless as she picked up the teapot and bowed her head to fill Ye Jingnian's cup with tea.

Bai Muling smiled faintly, slowly walked to Ye Jingnian's side, obediently bowed, and said in a charmingly soft voice, "Your Highness, it's still late, why don't you sleep a little longer?"

"The Crown Princess's audacity has only grown. Now, without a word, she's wreaking havoc in the palace, and she still expects me to sleep soundly?" The candlelight on the table reflected the flickering flames in Ye Jingnian's dark eyes, revealing an unspeakable sarcasm.

Bai Muling looked at Ye Jingnian's ashen face, knelt down with a smile, and said gently, "Your Highness, please don't be alarmed. I was just dealing with some family matters. Only when Father's path is smooth can I help Your Highness more wholeheartedly. Don't you think so?"

"Family matters?" Ye Jingnian glanced down at her, his voice cold. "You'd better not involve me in your family affairs."

Bai Muling took his hand and touched it to her cheek, saying, "Of course not. Your Highness is my husband. How could I bear to put Your Highness in danger?"

Ye Jingnian coldly withdrew his hand and said, "Step back."

Bai Muling raised her hand and yawned as if she were sleepy. Her lazy, languid eyes swept over him, and she said, "I must be tired after a whole night of this. Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness. I shall take my leave."

As Bai Muling's figure disappeared, Ye Jingnian narrowed his phoenix eyes slightly.

This whole mess has caused quite a stir, and I thought it would drag Ye Jinchen into it, but to my surprise, nothing happened at all.

"Bang!" He irritably swept the teacup off the table, splashing scalding tea onto his python robe. Zhi Xing was startled, then quickly pulled a handkerchief from her sleeve and hurried over to Ye Jingnian to wipe it off.

Ye Jingnian looked at the silent Zhi Xing, raised his hand to lift her chin, stared at her for a while, and said, "These days you've had nothing to do, have you noticed anything suspicious about the Crown Princess?"

Zhi Xing's eyes widened slightly. Thinking of the marriage certificate she had seen in the brazier last night, she swallowed hard and said, "No."

Ye Jingnian remained silent for a long time, then closed his eyes wearily.

Zhi Xing carefully observed his reaction and said, "If... Your Highness needs anything, Zhi Xing is willing to go through fire and water for Your Highness..."

Ye Jingnian snorted coldly and said, "If you dare to make another move, get out of the Crown Prince's residence."

Zhi Xing choked up, lowered her head, and stopped speaking.

Ye Jingnian slowly opened her eyes and said, "I have my own plan."

The main concubine’s palace.

Bai Muling sat in front of the door, watching the exquisite dressing case slowly burn to a black color in the fire, and only then did the panic in her heart ease.

As the wooden dressing case crackled and shattered in the fire, all evidence of Liuchuan's existence in the world crumbled and vanished.

She raised her beautiful lips, knowing that from now on, no one would be able to catch her red-handed.

A maidservant came from outside, bowed to Bai Muling after walking around the fire, and said, "Your Highness, news has come from the palace that Linglong was Your Highness's maidservant, and now they wish to entrust her body to Your Highness for burial."

Upon hearing this, Bai Muling frowned in disgust and said, "Don't talk nonsense! What does that traitorous slave have to do with me?"

The maid Shuangyu lowered her head and said, "Your Highness, please forgive me. That was what the palace matrons said. Granny Li asked whether Linglong's body should be sent to the Crown Prince's residence?"

Bai Muling snorted coldly and said, "Tell the people in the palace to throw that lowly maid into the mass grave and bury her, so as not to defile the Crown Prince's residence or the Duke's residence."

"Yes."

The morning light shone on the Crown Prince's residence, and the sound of birdsong drifted from afar.

Seeing the maid walk away, Bai Muling looked at the dressing case that was about to be burned to ashes. Last night, Linglong had tidied up the dressing case and placed it on the table.

"Torn apart by five horses..." she murmured softly, imagining Linglong being torn apart by five horses in her mind. Suddenly feeling nauseous, she got up and ran to the spittoon to vomit.

The maid beside her patted her back and asked, "Is Your Highness alright? Should we call a doctor?"

Bai Muling shook her head anxiously, took a few steps back in shock, and said, "No...it's nothing..."

"Your Highness has recently lost your appetite, and I've seen you vomit several times. If Your Highness is feeling unwell, please don't delay," the maid said worriedly.

Upon hearing this, Bai Muling paused slightly. She had indeed lost her appetite lately, busy dealing with Sheng Yunqing, and hadn't paid much attention to herself.

Hearing her say that, could it be...?

Bai Muling rolled her eyes and said, "Quickly, call the imperial physician."

"Yes."