pillow bird spring

The Song residence was unusually quiet.

After Xiao Yin left, Song Jian did not hesitate and immediately went into the inner room.

The inside room was covered in blood.

Song Jian's expression changed, and he carried Shen Yinshuang to the clean bed in the backyard.

Have the servants tidy up the inner room.

Shen Yinshuang had no strength left, but she still looked at Song Jian quietly.

She probably already guessed it.

In Shen Yinshuang's eyes, Song Jian saw sorrow and despair.

He didn't speak immediately, but quickly gave Shen Yinshuang acupuncture to stop the bleeding.

If she continues to bleed like this, something bad will happen to Shen Yinshuang.

Song Jian dared not imagine how insane Xiao Yin would become at that time.

"Song Jian, tell me, is the baby gone?" Shen Yinshuang called out Song Jian's name.

Her voice was calm, without any emotional fluctuation.

Song Jian did not speak immediately; he took Shen Yinshuang's pulse again.

Then a hint of surprise flashed in Song Jian's eyes.

The child is still alive?

He quieted down for a moment, but when he looked at Shen Yingshuang, Song Jian didn't hide anything.

"This child is lucky to be alive," Song Jian said calmly.

Shen Yinshuang's originally calm face suddenly became excited.

"Is the child still there?" She disregarded her disheveled appearance and excitedly grabbed Song Jian's hand.

Song Jian felt a pang of guilt towards Shen Yinshuang.

But as a doctor, one should still speak frankly about what needs to be said.

Besides, he and Shen Yingshuang were old acquaintances, so naturally he didn't want her to make the same mistake again.

"Yes," Song Jian replied, his tone becoming serious. "But this child cannot be kept."

These words turned Shen Yinshuang's surprise into silence: "It's Xiao Yin's idea, isn't it?"

After careful consideration, Song Jian gave Shen Yinshuang an answer to this question.

"It's not entirely Xiao Yin's idea. In my opinion, even if Xiao Yin were willing to let you have this child, he wouldn't live long."

"You were given such a potent drug. You know very well what it's used for in brothels. It's to ensure the girls are obedient and won't get pregnant. So even if this child miraculously survives, if you take him out, he'll most likely be abnormal. What will you do then? Won't you live with guilt for the rest of your life, unable to face this child?"

Song Jian's words instantly caused Shen Yinshuang's expression to change drastically, becoming eerily quiet.

Song Jian sighed, "Yinshuang, we've known each other for many years. I know all about your past with Xiao Yin, don't I?"

Shen Yinshuang did not respond.

Song Jian didn't seem to care and continued, "That's why I said Xiao Yin didn't want you to keep the child; it was for your own good. You know very well your current status—you're just his mistress. And Pei Shou'an and Cui Lingyi obviously know that too. Do you think the child will be safe once your belly gets bigger? Forget about the child; you might even lose your life."

"A smart person would know that this child cannot be kept, right?" Song Jian advised Shen Yinshuang.

"I can leave," Shen Yinshuang said stubbornly.

"Yinshuang, whether it's Pei Shou'an or Cui Lingyi, if they suspect you, they can find you wherever you go. Xiao Yin can't completely protect you now. What will you do then?" Song Jian said cruelly and directly.

"Actually, you know better than anyone the consequences of keeping this child, don't you?" Song Jian finished speaking.

Now, Shen Yinshuang was completely silent.

Song Jian didn't say anything more.

Because he knew that in this kind of situation, it was useless for outsiders to persuade him.

Shen Yinshuang must figure it out herself.

"You want to rest now, so I've called Cuixi over from the courtyard. She's always around, so having someone familiar with her will make things much more convenient." Song Jian had thought of everything, no matter how small.

As soon as he finished speaking, Song Jian didn't linger.

He went out of the inner room, gave instructions to the servants, and then left.

Cui Xi has also arrived.

When she saw Shen Yinshuang, she almost burst into tears.

"Miss Shen, why must you do this?" Cui Xi couldn't hold back her tears.

Shen Yinshuang remained silent, numb, like a lifeless person.

Cui Xi was in a panic.

She helped Shen Yingshuang take her medicine and coaxed her to sleep.

After a long period of commotion, Shen Yinshuang finally drifted off to sleep.

But as night fell, she began to have recurring fevers.

Cui Xi was also repeatedly trying to cool down Shen Yinshuang.

As a result, Shen Yinshuang's temperature did not come down; instead, she suddenly started bleeding heavily.

The bed was stained red with blood, making one feel terrified.

Cui Xi gasped in surprise, covered her mouth, and turned pale with fright.

Shen Yinshuang showed no sign of waking up.

Hearing the exclamations from the inner room, Song Jian rushed in and his expression changed upon seeing Shen Yinshuang's condition.

He knew that the child could not be saved.

"Go and inform General Xiao. Prepare hot water and clean towels immediately." Song Jian was extremely calm.

The servant and Cui Xi immediately scattered and left.

The atmosphere in the inner room had become increasingly tense.

After an incense stick had burned for a while, Song Jian stood up.

No one dared to speak.

Because Shen Yinshuang lost her child.

Throughout the entire process, Shen Yinshuang remained unconscious and never woke up.

……

At that time—

Xiao Yin was summoned to the palace by the emperor.

"My dear minister, what do you think?" the emperor asked Xiao Yin.

Xiao Yin was somewhat dazed, but still calmly looked at the Emperor: "What Your Majesty says is very true. I will certainly handle everything properly."

Xiao Yin knew, of course.

It just so happens that a grand sacrificial ceremony is taking place, and the Empress Dowager is also going to Kaiyuan Temple to burn incense and pray for blessings.

So the emperor decided to take his concubines and all the civil and military officials to Kaiyuan Temple.

As a general who guards the country, Xiao Yin accompanied the emperor and served as a bodyguard.

But Xiao Yin's mind wasn't on that now; it was on Shen Yinshuang.

Shen Yinshuang's resolute gaze.

And her current situation.

All of this made Xiao Yin feel uneasy; he was afraid something bad would happen.

But now that he's in the palace, he has no way of knowing Shen Yinshuang's latest situation.

The uneasy premonition weighing on my heart became more and more obvious.

So much so that Xiao Yin, who is usually calm and collected, now seemed somewhat hesitant.

The Emperor noticed.

He chuckled and teased, "Are you thinking of Princess Anping, my dear minister? You seem distracted. It seems I was being rude; I shouldn't have summoned you to the palace so late at night."

"Your humble servant dares not," Xiao Yin replied readily.

The Emperor laughed heartily: "Go on, go on, I can't stop you anymore. After spring, I will make sure that your wedding with Princess Anping is a grand and spectacular affair."

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace." Xiao Yin bowed deeply. "I shall take my leave now."

The emperor waved his hand without saying anything, and Xiao Yin left calmly.

The Emperor watched Xiao Yin's retreating figure, his gaze darkening slightly before he slowly looked at the guards.

"How's the matter I asked you to investigate?"

The guard appeared silently before the emperor: "Your Majesty, we have not yet found any evidence of General Xiao's betrayal. Furthermore, there is currently no news regarding the former crown prince."

"Continue the investigation for me," the Emperor said indifferently.

"Yes." The guard left silently.

But in the eyes of today's emperor, only ruthlessness remains.

His gaze remained fixed on the direction Xiao Yin had left, his suspicions undiminished.