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The lively atmosphere in the hall came to an abrupt halt.

Upon hearing the voice, the ladies immediately became wary and looked at the elegantly dressed Princess Rui, sensing that she had come with ill intentions.

This hostility was directed at Song Qingning.

I glanced again at her still barely visible pregnant belly.

In the inner quarters, they had witnessed plenty of insidious schemes for vying for favor. The Princess Consort Rui's "auspicious" pregnancy was a treasure to some, but a threat to others.

But for them, and even for the Princess Consort of Huai, they are potential sources of danger. They should avoid them if possible, because if anything happens, they might be implicated.

They didn't want Song Qingning to get involved in any conflict, so Madam Yang was the first to step forward, "This humble woman greets Princess Rui, this humble woman..."

Madam Yang spoke with a smile and a friendly voice, but she was interrupted before she could finish her sentence.

"Madam Yang, I am speaking with my fourth sister-in-law. Why are you interrupting?" Liang Shuyi raised her chin slightly, showing no mercy whatsoever.

Madam Yang's smile froze on her face, and the other ladies beside her also frowned.

The ladies of prominent families in the capital generally respected each other and showed consideration for one another, especially since the Liang family was hosting a banquet and Madam Yang was a guest.

How can you so blatantly embarrass your customers?

Liang Shuyi ignored the ladies' displeasure.

His gaze swept past Madam Yang and landed on Song Qingning. "What were you all talking about just now? You were all gathered around Fourth Sister-in-law, looking so happy. Could it be that Fourth Sister-in-law is pregnant too?"

He glanced at Song Qingning's belly again, "Is it also an auspicious sign?"

She looked at him with disdain, yet puffed out her chest with smugness, making no attempt to hide the "auspicious" pregnancy she was carrying.

"Princess Consort Rui!"

Song Qingning's expression changed, and she abruptly stood up.

He tried to step forward, but was stopped by the lady beside him.

"Qingning, Qingning." Madam Cui pulled Song Qingning along.

Madam Yang swallowed the humiliation she had just suffered. "Qingning, let's go for a walk in the garden."

"Yes, yes, yes, you should move around after sitting for so long." The other ladies chimed in.

They practically surrounded Song Qingning, leading her out of this troublesome place.

As they passed Liang Shuyi, the two exchanged a glance.

To outsiders, one appeared smug and the other displeased, seemingly on the verge of conflict. But only the two of them knew that it was all an act, a performance for the man outside the flower hall.

As Song Qingning stepped out of the flower hall, she glanced discreetly in a certain direction.

The once lively flower hall was now empty except for Liang Shuyi and her maid.

"Your Highness, how could you let her leave like that?" The maid was very dissatisfied, and then coldly reminded her, "Your Highness, don't forget the Prince's instructions. The Prince is watching you from over there!"

Liang Shuyi looked up and gazed out the window.

Xie Yuqi was standing not far away, and even though they were some distance apart, she could see the dissatisfaction in his eyes.

Recalling the day Song Qingning safely escorted her back to Prince Rui's residence, Xie Yuqi's initial disappointment upon seeing her.

She thought he would hide his disappointment and then conspire with Emperor Yuan to frame Song Qingning by using her and the unborn child.

But she underestimated the emperor's ruthlessness, and even more so, the cold-bloodedness of the man beside her.

The next day, a man came to the Prince Rui's residence and went into the study with Xie Yuqi.

After leaving the study, Xie Yuqi approached her and frankly told her that he intended to use the "auspicious omen" in her womb to frame Song Qingning.

He said that his father did not want Song Qingning to return to the capital city, and wanted to seize on Song Qingning's mistake this time so that the Prince of Huai's mansion and the Meng family would also lose the support of the people because of the "auspicious omen".

He said that his father promised him that if he succeeded in this matter, he would help him to become the crown prince.

She begged him, cried and pleaded, knelt and begged, even kowtowing until her head bled, hoping he would spare her child's life.

But the result was just as she had expected.

He said that he could have more children in the future, but the opportunity given by his father might not come again.

He said that since the Prince of Huai had left the capital, they should take advantage of his absence to quickly bring Song Qingning to justice and prevent Xie Xuanjin from having the opportunity to protect her.

However, Xie Yuqi and Emperor Yuan both underestimated Song Qingning, and even more so, they underestimated her.

The words "holding a sword" echoed in Liang Shuyi's ears.

Only by holding a sword can she protect the child in her womb!

Liang Shuyi snapped out of her reverie, her heart turning cold and her eyes resolute. She said to the maid beside her, "I will naturally not forget the prince's instructions. I have already angered Song Qingning. There will be another opportunity later."

"Go and tell the prince to rest assured."

The maid was slightly taken aback. The prince ordered her to stay by the princess's side, to remind her, and to assist her.

If she leaves...

"I don't want Your Highness to worry," Liang Shuyi said, glancing at the maid.

The maid also noticed that Prince Rui's face was grim outside the window.

If she goes over and offers a few words of comfort, the prince will surely remember her kindness.

The maidservant, harboring ulterior motives, said, "I'll be back soon, Your Highness, please wait for me."

The maid walked out of the flower hall and even tidied her hair. Liang Shuyi saw through all her thoughts.

While the maid was talking to Xie Yuqi, Liang Shuyi quietly left the flower hall.

Not long after, she saw Song Qingning again.

This time, it was just her and Song Qingning.

……

Today's Spring Rejuvenation Banquet at the Liang residence was exceptionally lively.

It was Liang Xingjian's day off, so Xie Yuqi specially asked him to invite some friends over for drinks; they were all young masters from prominent families.

All the guests in this garden today will be witnesses to "the Princess Consort of Huai plotting to harm Xiangrui out of jealousy".

"Your Highness, please rest assured, this servant will assist the Princess in completing the tasks you have entrusted to me." The maid recalled the Prince's drunken visit that night, her eyes filled with shyness.

Xie Yuqi had already suppressed his displeasure. "You've done a good job taking care of the Princess Consort today, and I won't treat you unfairly."

Having received the promise, the maid happily accepted the order and left.

When they returned to the flower hall, Liang Shuyi was nowhere to be seen.

Xie Yuqi didn't pay attention to the flower hall either. Liang Shuyi loved him, and she would do whatever he asked her to do.

She agreed, saying she would listen to him and that he shouldn't doubt it.

What he needs to do now is to bring Liang Xingjian and that group of young masters from prominent families over to witness this.

But before he could find Liang Xingjian, he heard a commotion coming from the backyard.

He looked up at the sound and saw the group of young noblemen in the noisy crowd.

Liang Shuyi is taking action!

Xie Yuqi raised an eyebrow, his heart pounding with excitement. He clenched his fist and hurried over.

As they approached, they heard arguing coming from the attic ahead, along with the worried whispers of the ladies:

"Are they really Princess Rui and Princess Huai inside?"

"Qingning is usually so calm, why has she lost her temper like this today?"

"Princess Rui just provoked Princess Huai like that; even a clay figure has some backbone! If I were in her shoes, I wouldn't be able to stay calm either!"

"Princess Ke Rui is pregnant after all; we hope nothing bad happens to her."

"Quick, go check it out, something bad can't have really happened..."

Xie Yuqi listened and sneered inwardly; what he wanted was for something to happen.

With "Xiangrui" in trouble, Song Qingning cannot escape responsibility!

Suddenly, a voice came from the attic: "Let go!"

That was Liang Shuyi's voice.

Xie Yuqi immediately called out "Shuyi" in "anxious" manner, and then transformed into a husband who deeply loves his wife, rushing towards the attic.

Today, he will personally nail Song Qingning to the ground!