At the critical moment, it was Granny Ma who reacted quickly. She stomped her foot abruptly and rushed out to call a few midwives.

As she ran, she didn’t forget to instruct the maids in the courtyard to boil hot water.

Soon, the courtyard that had been slightly quiet became chaotic with footsteps.

Xie Wanqing was sent into the delivery room.

She had been afraid of pain since she was young. During the ten months of pregnancy, the child was well-behaved, so she didn’t feel it. But now, as she approached childbirth, she finally felt the fear.

As someone who has died once, she is inevitably still afraid of death.

She was both in pain and frightened, not even aware that Pei Yuqing had followed her into the delivery room.

It was the voices of Granny Ma and several midwives that woke her up, realizing she had been holding someone’s sleeve all along.

She hurriedly let go and said in a trembling voice, "You should go out, I’m going to give birth."

...You’re scared, I’m here with you.

These words rolled on the tip of Pei Yuqing’s tongue but were ultimately swallowed.

He stared with eyes that had unknowingly reddened, leaned over, and kissed her brow, "I’ll be outside, don’t be afraid."

"If you’re scared, just call my name."

"Wanwan..."

He probably said more, but Xie Wanqing couldn’t take it in.

The pain magnified manifold, causing beads of sweat to appear on her forehead, and she couldn’t help but groan.

Seeing this, Pei Yuqing felt even more uneasy about leaving.

Fortunately, there were five midwives fully prepared, and even though he was standing by, it didn’t affect their preparations.

While the maids and women took turns advising Pei Yuqing to leave, Xie YanYu and Ji Chengfeng, who were away, also received the news from the residence.

They immediately dropped what they were doing and hurried back.

Time was of the essence, and the usually reserved Xie YanYu rode on horseback this time, as did Cheng Feng.

The two handsome young gentlemen rode through the streets, truly a striking sight beneath the withered autumn.

But this scenery halted when they encountered a long queue.

At the forefront of the queue was a person in a deep blue riding outfit, mounted on a steed, exuding a cold aura with a bland expression.

It was Ming Feng, the trusted confidant beside the current Crown Prince.

Xie YanYu recognized him.

Ji Chengfeng also recognized him.

The two instinctively looked at the carriage behind Ming Feng.

The one being guarded by Ming Feng, who could it be inside the carriage.

It was almost self-evident.

...Lu Ziyuan had arrived.

What did he know?

Was he coming for Wanwan?

While the two were feeling an internal chaos, Ming Feng drove his horse closer.

He said, "The Crown Prince is returning to the Capital and is passing through here, wishing to stay at Lord Ji’s residence for a night. Since we’ve met, please lead the way, Lord Ji."

He didn’t even ask if they agreed, directly made the decision, truly as domineering as ever.

But given the high rank, who would dare defy, let alone he is the Crown Prince.

Ji Chengfeng pressed down his inner turmoil, cupped his hands, "Yes!"

Just then, the curtain of the carriage not far away was lifted by a long hand, revealing Lu Ziyuan’s cold and unruly face.

He first glanced at Xie YanYu, then his gaze fell on Ji Chengfeng beside him.

Only at this moment did he remember, these two seem to be cousins.

So, this short-lived person is also Wanwan’s cousin.

Moved by compassion, it makes sense.

...Not necessarily because he liked what he saw.

The pent-up jealousy in his heart dissipated a bit.

Before putting down the carriage curtain, he looked at Ji Chengfeng again, seeing that pretty face with red lips and white teeth, a charming appearance that could deceive young girls, he was again agitated.

Was it this face that made Wanwan unwilling for him to have a premature death? 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

It must be, right?