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At the Prince of Huai's residence, Song Qingning led the entire household in receiving the imperial decree and expressing their gratitude.

As soon as the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree left, Uncle Qin couldn't hold back any longer. "What does the fact that Princess Rui is pregnant with auspicious omens have to do with our Prince Huai's mansion? Why did you make the princess go to pray for blessings as well?"

The imperial edict gave him a reason that even he didn't believe.

"What do you mean by saying that the Princess Consort's birth date and time are compatible with Princess Rui's, thus bringing good fortune to her unborn child? Prince Rui and Princess Rui's birth dates and times were also calculated when they got married. They should be even more compatible, so why didn't you let Prince Rui accompany her to pray for blessings? Let him benefit from the good fortune in Princess Rui's womb?"

"Now that Princess Rui is the apple of Da Jing's eye, if something goes wrong, wouldn't it be blamed on her?"

Uncle Qin looked worried.

I have a feeling this isn't a good thing.

Two days ago, the prince took up his post and went to Runan County.

Just then, this incident happened again, and Uncle Qin instinctively became wary.

"Your Highness, why don't you feign illness..." Uncle Qin was quick-witted; if he couldn't afford to offend them, he could at least avoid them.

Song Qingning also sensed something was amiss.

but……

"If I claim to be ill, who knows what rumors will spread outside?" Hongling frowned, her face full of resentment.

The biggest news in the capital this month was that Princess Rui was pregnant with auspicious omens.

People are praising Princess Rui's womb for being fertile, saying that her unborn child will bring good fortune to the Great Jing Dynasty. There are even rumors that praying to auspicious omens can bring blessings.

Rumors spread, and many people went to the Prince Rui's Mansion to pray for good fortune.

This is nothing special.

They worship their own things; having faith is good.

But one day, rumors spread that the Princess Consort of Huai had lost her temper in the palace, saying that she was jealous that the auspicious omen was born into the womb of the Princess Consort of Rui, instead of her.

Ah, even Hongling laughed in anger.

The rumors were so detailed and convincing, as if they had witnessed the princess's anger firsthand, and they forcefully pinned the blame of "jealousy" on her.

"Why should Your Highness be jealous? Those people outside..." Hongling felt sorry for her mistress being wronged by the rumors and wanted to go out and argue with those people several times, but the princess stopped her each time.

"It's just a rumor, don't take it to heart." Song Qingning put away the imperial edict and turned to enter the hall.

Uncle Qin, Hongling, Wanzi, and the four palace maids followed behind her.

Once the imperial edict is issued, whatever comes next must be obeyed.

From the moment the "auspicious omen" appeared, Song Qingning sensed that something was amiss. At first, she wondered whether the "auspicious omen" was meant for Empress Meng, the Meng family, or Xie Xuanjin.

Afterwards, rumors circulated that she was being accused of "jealousy," and she knew that this was a vengeful attack on her.

Since they're after her, there's no point in backing down or running away; the only option is to keep going and deal with whatever comes her way.

The Imperial Astronomical Bureau selected Fazong Temple as the site for the prayer ceremony.

They also specifically chose an auspicious time to depart.

Before setting off, Emperor Yuan made a special appearance outside the Vermilion Bird Gate.

"Qingning, I'm having you accompany Princess Rui for two reasons. Firstly, it's for the calculations by the Imperial Observatory. Secondly, it's because you are the Commandant of the Capital City Bureau. I can confidently entrust my auspicious grandson to you. Don't let me down."

The emperor was sincere and loving.

He spoke of trust, as if he truly trusted Song Qingning implicitly.

"Your subject will certainly live up to the Emperor's trust," said Song Qingning.

Not far away, Xie Yuqi walked over with Princess Rui in his arms and personally handed Liang Shuyi to Song Qingning.

"Fourth brother's wife, although my fourth brother and I have had many disagreements in the past, I believe that you are kind and benevolent and would not have any designs on a fetus." Xie Yuqi said solemnly.

Song Qingning could tell that he was genuinely afraid.

Xie Yuqi was very concerned about the fetus in Princess Rui's womb and did not want the fetus to be in any danger.

Song Qingning smiled faintly and made no promise.

She wouldn't have designs on a fetus, but what about others?

I fear that this "auspicious omen" has become a pawn for the emperor to use against her.

Song Qingning glanced at Liang Shuyi's still flat stomach. When Liang Shuyi was getting into the carriage, she was unsteady, so Song Qingning helped her up.

Her hands were unexpectedly cold.

"Thank you, thank you." Liang Shuyi looked at Song Qingning gratefully.

Song Qingning simply smiled in response, and the two of them entered the carriage.

The two rode in the same carriage, followed by guards. The carriage was spacious and did not feel crowded.

The procession set off, passing through the city along Zhuque Street.

From the moment she boarded the carriage, Liang Shuyi was visibly nervous, with a hint of unease in her expression.

"Does Princess Consort Rui, like Prince Rui, worry that I might have some ill intentions towards you?" Song Qingning spoke, breaking the silence inside the carriage.

Liang Shuyi looked up and met Song Qingning's eyes.

The tranquility and purity of that clear spring made Liang Shuyi pause slightly.

The eyes are the windows to the soul. With such eyes, the tranquility is not feigned, and the purity is so genuine. What bad intentions could there be?

She recalled her mother and brother's high praise for Song Qingning.

She believed that even if Prince Rui and Prince Huai were enemies, Song Qingning would not harbor any ill intentions towards the child in her womb.

"How could that be? Fourth sister-in-law is a kind person." Liang Shuyi forced a smile.

But Song Qingning laughed and retorted, "Then what are you afraid of?"

"Afraid?"

Liang Shuyi's smile was stiff. Was her fear that obvious?

She didn't know what Emperor Yuan was going to do.

But after learning that Song Qingning was going to go with her to pray for "Xiangrui", her unease grew stronger.

He became increasingly convinced that he and "Xiangrui" were pawns in Emperor Yuan's hands, pawns used by Emperor Yuan to deal with Song Qingning.

She wasn't afraid of Song Qingning, she was afraid of Emperor Yuan!

This trip to Fazong Temple might be her last.

Thinking about this, Liang Shuyi became increasingly nervous, and even trembled uncontrollably.

Suddenly, a hand covered her hand.

The warmth of her palm seeped into her icy body. Liang Shuyi looked up again and met those eyes once more. This time, those eyes held an added warmth compared to the purity and tranquility they had shown before.

"Don't be afraid," Song Qingning said softly.

Her voice was soft and gentle, with a comforting quality.

Liang Shuyi seemed to be soothed by that slight force and gradually relaxed, then she heard the gentle voice continue:

"I was also afraid. Before I went to the battlefield for the first time, I was so scared that I couldn't sleep all night. I was thinking about how I would die, whether I would be shot through the heart, have my hands and feet cut off, or die in some other way. Then I was so scared by the sight of those deaths that I couldn't sleep at all."

"But later I wasn't afraid anymore, do you know why?"

Song Qingning blinked, her bright eyes causing Liang Shuyi to momentarily lose her composure.

Coming to her senses, she eagerly pressed for an answer, "Why?"

"Because it was only after I went to the battlefield that I realized I also had swords in my hands. As long as I gripped them tightly, my life was in my own hands, and I wouldn't be gripped by fear. Perhaps I could even pierce the enemy's chest with my sword?"

Song Qingning's words were pointed.

Liang Shuyi's eyelashes trembled noticeably; she understood her implication.

Take swords and knives.

She wanted to have swords too!

But the only swords and knives she could grasp right now...

Liang Shuyi looked at Song Qingning in front of her, and after a long while, she made a bold decision.