Listening to her daughter's heartfelt words, the pregnant Lady Hou went on a killing spree.

I don't know. All I know is that he was disguised, and I can't guess who it was.

Ji Yueru was a little surprised that there was someone An'an couldn't guess at such a close distance.

"But don't worry, Mother. This person smells very nice and has no ill intentions towards us. My intuition is always very accurate."

Stop thinking about who he is now, and start thinking about what to do.

There's a group of soldiers ahead apprehending a fugitive; they're probably looking for him.

It's really a bit difficult to handle now. Whether she hands over the person or not, it's all involved. She can't explain herself clearly in front of the yamen runners. She might even have to go to the Kyoto prefectural government office.

After thinking it over, Ji Yueru carefully searched the carriage.

I couldn't help but be curious when I saw the book.

"Madam, what are you looking at?"

"It's nothing."

After searching, a bloody fingerprint was indeed found on the car door wall.

"Get this thing clean."

The two maids looked in the direction the lady was pointing and both saw the bloody fingerprint.

Understanding the meaning but doubting it.

"Huh, I checked carefully before leaving and there was nothing there, but now there's a bloody fingerprint. Could it be that someone was here?"

"Just get rid of it, that's all."

"Yes, madam."

The carriage traveled a short distance before stopping, and the driver's voice could be heard from outside.

"Madam, government officials are patrolling the streets and they're almost here."

Just as he finished speaking, he heard a group of footsteps approaching.

Zhiyi lifted the carriage curtain and stepped out of the carriage.

"Officer, what has happened?"

Upon seeing that it was the carriage of the Marquis of Anshun, the leading constable bowed to the carriage.

"Just now, the palace was burgled, and thieves fled towards the south street."

We are ordered to search for the fugitive on South Street. It is our duty, and we ask for your understanding, Madam Hou. Please get out of the car so we can inspect him.

"That's natural."

Shuyi went out first, then turned around and helped Ji Yueru out of the carriage.

At this moment, Ji Yueru's complexion was very bad, her face was pale, and anyone who saw her could tell that she was very uncomfortable.

The head constable hurriedly asked, "Madam, are you alright?"

"It's nothing, just a little stomach discomfort. Please get checked out quickly, and then I need to see a doctor."

Seeing Ji Yue like this, the lead constable dared not delay. He lifted the carriage curtain and peeked inside. Seeing that no one was there, he got off the carriage and then bent down to check under the carriage.

"Madam Hou, you may leave now."

Two maids helped Ji Yueru into the carriage, and the coachman cracked his whip and hurried toward the Marquis of Anshun's residence.

"Madam, are you alright?"

On the carriage, Zhiyi and Shuyi were a little worried. Just a moment ago, the lady was fine, so how could she have turned into this state in the blink of an eye?

"It's nothing. Go back to the manor and ask Doctor Liu to come and take a look at me."

"The carriage doesn't need to stop at the mansion gate later; it can go directly to the inner courtyard entrance."

The two were naturally nervous and didn't notice anything unusual about Ji Yueru's arrangements.

When the carriage stopped at the entrance of the inner courtyard, the two helped Ji Yueru down from the carriage, and Ji Yueru turned around and gave instructions to the coachman.

"Carry the person hiding under the seat out and carry them to my yard. Zhiyi, take my cloak and cover the person with it. Go with the coachman so that no one notices anything amiss."

"Shuyi, help me back first."

The group was all taken aback; there was someone hiding in the carriage.

However, he quickly realized that this might be the person the authorities were looking for.

Now that the person has been brought back, the group knows this is not the time for doubt.

Shuyi helped Ji Yueru head towards Qinghe Courtyard, trying to find secluded paths.

After the coachman and others left, they boarded the carriage and, sure enough, found a person under the carriage seat.

He was an honest and taciturn person, so Ji Yueru arranged for him to be a coachman. The most important thing for a coachman is to keep his mouth shut.

The coachman said nothing, picked up Ren Zhiyi and helped cover her with the cloak, and the two of them found a less crowded place to walk towards Qinghe Courtyard.

Finally, they arrived at Qinghe Courtyard, where the coachman carried them to the deserted west wing.

He dropped the person off and left without asking any further questions.

"Madam, should we still go and fetch Doctor Liu?"

At this moment, Shuyi and Zhiyi realized that the lady had been faking it, but she had acted too convincingly.

Since the lady is alright, we should consult with Doctor Liu again about whether or not we should call him.

"Please, just say I'm not feeling well."

Pretending is one thing, but if the authorities can't find a detailed investigation afterward, and if a doctor isn't called upon upon returning home, the truth might be revealed. So, if you're going to put on an act, you have to go all the way.

"Yes, madam."

Zhiyi arranged for someone to fetch Doctor Liu. A wound was clearly visible on the man's chest.

"Shuyi, go and get the wound medicine and have someone prepare hot water. While you're at it, quietly call Mo Da over and have him help treat your wound."

"Yes, madam."

Before long, Shuyi led Moda into the house. Moda was puzzled at first, but when she saw the injured man on the bed, she immediately understood.

Upon closer inspection, I was shocked to see that my master was injured and had been rescued by my mistress.

"Mo Da, help him treat his wound."

"Yes, madam."

Most martial arts practitioners will suffer some injuries, so treating wounds shouldn't be difficult for Mo Da.

Ji Yueru thought so, and sure enough, Mo Da did not disappoint her.

The front of his shirt was pulled open, exposing the knife wound to everyone.

Wet a cotton cloth with water to clean the bloodstains around the wound, apply wound medicine, and then bandage the wound.

"Madam, this person has lost too much blood due to injury, and his wound is too large. I'm afraid it may cause a high fever. It would be best to prepare some medicine for him to take."

"But Madam, rest assured, I will handle this matter properly and without anyone noticing."

"Then this matter will be left to you. The government is searching for fugitives outside, so be careful when you go out on your errands and don't let the government people keep an eye on you."

"Yes, madam."

Mo Da went straight to Liu's Pharmacy after leaving the mansion, only to learn that Doctor Liu was out on a house call, and that he was going to the Marquis of Anshun's mansion.

Mo Da slapped his forehead and asked the medicine boy to get him some medicine. He then hurriedly returned to his residence with the medicine.

"Madam is just a little tired and needs more rest. She doesn't need to take any medicine. Taking too much medicine is not good for the fetus in her womb."

"The lady's complexion has improved considerably recently compared to before. If she continues to take these supplements, she'll suffer less during childbirth."

"Thank you for your help, Dr. Liu."

"Of course."

In Doctor Liu's opinion, the Lady of Anshun was quite an extraordinary woman. He still remembered seeing her being humiliated by a wicked servant when he visited her residence not long ago.

But now the Marquis's mansion has been completely turned upside down. It's not far from the fact that the Marquis's wife is in charge now.

The old lady is partially paralyzed, the eldest daughter has lost her reputation, and the Marquis is preoccupied with his own affairs. It seems that the Marquis of Anshun's mansion will soon fall into the hands of the Marquis's wife.

But he didn't think there was anything wrong with it. If anyone was to blame, it was the people from the Marquis of Anshun's mansion who had gone too far in the first place, which had pushed him to the brink.

After taking the pulse, Doctor Liu had just left the Marquis of Anshun's residence with his medicine box on his back when he was pulled into an alley by a hand.

Dr. Liu was startled. As soon as he was pulled inside, he slapped the other person in the chest.