It seems like a sudden impulse.

After Xie Wanqing’s death, Lu Ziyuan, who had remained indifferent to all matters, suddenly became interested in others’ childbirth things.

Even the always composed Xie YanYu was greatly startled at that moment.

But, being by this god of plague’s side, he didn’t even have the chance to send someone to inform in secret.

He feared that any suspicious movement might be detected, leading to disastrous consequences.

......

On the other hand, Ji Chengfeng hurriedly stepped into Xie Wanqing’s courtyard.

Pei Yuqing had already withdrawn, pacing anxiously back and forth in the hall, completely losing his usual calm.

Seeing Ji Chengfeng enter, he couldn’t even bother to greet him and stared fixedly at the delivery room entrance like a Wang Qi Stone.

Just then, the heavy curtain was lifted, Granny Ma came out with a basin of blood, unexpectedly bumping into Ji Chengfeng.

Seeing the bright red in the basin, Ji Chengfeng’s face turned pale, "How is she? Is she alright?"

"Don’t worry, sir, the midwife says everything is going smoothly." Granny Ma, eager to dispose of the water, said this and then carried the basin out.

Pei Yuqing, hearing his anxious inquiry, finally glanced over at him.

This glance reminded Ji Chengfeng, and he quickly said, "Brother Pei, quickly get your men to hide, the Crown Prince has come to Bianzhou, and he’s already arrived at the mansion, don’t let him see them."

These words were like a bolt from the blue, Pei Yuqing couldn’t even afford to be jealous, frowning, "Lu Ziyuan has come?"

Ji Chengfeng nodded solemnly and briefly explained.

Inside the delivery room, Xie Wanqing’s cries of pain had already changed tone.

The situation was critical.

Pei Yuqing’s heart was in chaos.

Lu Ziyuan had come.

Xie YanYu coming to Bianzhou was decreed by the Emperor, completely understandable.

But here, if Lu Ziyuan met his men, ... with his sharp perception, how could he not overthink?

He forced himself to calm down and called Pei Shu inside, giving him some instructions.

Among his men, only Pei Shu was a longtime attendant by his side, the rest were newly appointed.

Yet, to be safe, he had them all hide in the courtyard, forbidding them to show up these days.

Ji Chengfeng reminded him, "Brother Pei, you should also hide."

"No need, with Wanwan giving birth, where could I possibly hide? I don’t think he would come to the lady’s birthing courtyard,"

So, this place is safe.

Pei Yuqing said, "I’ll just stay in Wanwan’s courtyard these few days."

This reasoning was sound, Ji Chengfeng thought for a moment and did not persuade further. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

However, before he could even relax, a familiar voice came from outside the courtyard.

It was Lu Ziyuan.

Pei Yuqing’s body stiffened abruptly.

The courtyard where Xie Wanqing resided was not large, and the delivery room was set in a warm chamber. Now, as they stood in the hall, there wasn’t even a room to hide in.

Ji Chengfeng said, "Don’t worry, I’ll go out to take a look. I don’t think he will come in."

After saying this, he turned around and walked out.

Indeed, Lu Ziyuan was not likely to enter the birthing place of others’ wives and concubines.

He was now standing under the phoenix tree in the courtyard, listening to the ever-increasing cries of pain from inside, his brow slightly furrowed.

Beside him, Xie YanYu tentatively asked, "What’s wrong with you?"

Unexpectedly, this brother-in-law would show concern for him. Lu Ziyuan glanced at him faintly, "Heartache."

Few knew of the current Crown Prince’s heart condition.

Xie YanYu, unaware, felt even more alarmed upon hearing this.

Lu Ziyuan had stopped looking at him, instead reaching out to touch his own chest.

For some reason, the closer he got to this courtyard, the more he felt heartache.

Once in the courtyard, the heartache only intensified.

Hearing the cries of pain from the woman inside, his heart ached unbearably.