After Gao married the prince, the sick and weak concubine lost her horse

"Do the third brother and sister know the current situation?"

The wind blew up her skirt, making her look as graceful as a fairy.

"That kid Xiaojiu is very smart, but it's a pity that he's too young."

"Besides, Yun Bin's natal family is really in decline, and it's not enough to be seen in the capital."

"So, everyone is focusing on my prince."

"Of course, the Yao family's... fueling the flames is indispensable."

It is said that it is adding fuel to the flames, but in fact, perhaps it is more appropriate to say "impeding it".

Princess Duan smiled bitterly.

She looked at Shen Qingci with burning eyes: "However, my prince said that no matter in the past or now, the only one who is most suitable for that position is the third brother."

"He believes that the third brother will return safely."

At this point, as if she was afraid that Shen Qingci would think too much, she smiled and said: "Three younger brothers and sisters, there is no need to respond to me, I am just stating our position to you."

"Everything that happens now is not what we wanted. My prince is in the middle of the situation and there is nothing he can do about it."

"Whether the third brother or sister believes it or not, at this moment, I hope more than anyone else that the third brother can return safely."

"if……"

When she said this, her eyelashes trembled slightly and tears welled up in her eyes.

"If the situation is really not what we want, I would like to ask my three younger brothers and sisters to protect my prince."

Hearing these words, Shen Qingci had a bad feeling in his heart.

She took a step forward and said doubtfully: "If it is true as the emperor's wife said, not to mention that I don't have that ability, even if I do, by then King Duan will have all the power, why would he need a little person like me."

However, Princess Duan shook her head and said with a wry smile: "I've always judged people very accurately, so my third brother and sister don't have to be too modest."

"I know, the third brother and sister still don't believe me."

As she said that, she listened carefully outside and made sure that only two maids were guarding the door from a distance and no one was eavesdropping. Then she walked closer to Shen Qingci and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: " I once overheard a secret conversation between my grandfather and his staff."

"The saint is poisoned and may not be able to survive for long."

Therefore, at this moment, if Sheng Tingye has not come back, then there will be no suspense about the throne and it can only belong to King Duan.

"My prince has no intention of doing this, but he can't help himself."

At this point, she raised her hand to caress her abdomen and said with red eyes, "I am already three months pregnant."

Shen Qingci instantly understood the purpose of inviting her here today.

At the same time, the uneasiness in her heart became more intense.

"Sister-in-law, what do you mean..."

Princess Duan raised her head and smiled sadly at Shen Qingci: "I don't want our mother and son to become the weakness and burden of my prince."

"At the same time, I don't want the Yao family to succeed."

Since the news of the Yunzhou Incident came, Prince Duan has been promoted to the top of the clouds, and her status has also risen with the tide.

The Yao family didn't like her before, but now that she has occupied the position of Princess Duan, they should be even more displeased with her.

But the result was quite the opposite.

They supported her and manipulated her, even to the point of being cautious.

She couldn't figure it out at first, until that day at the Yao family's family dinner, she was so sleepy that she took a nap behind the screen in the flower hall and overheard the conversation between the old man of the Yao family and his staff.

The saint's body cannot last long. It is true that the Yao family wants to fully support King Duan, but their bigger plan is to wait for King Duan to successfully ascend the throne, and then wait for the child in her belly to be born, leaving the father and leaving the son. !

After all, compared to Duan Wang, who has a big chest and is willing to be manipulated by them, the infant baby is obviously easier to control and more in line with their expectations.

Rely on the Son of Heaven to command the princes.

The world at that time will be the world of the Yao family.

Therefore, this child must not be born!
And she couldn't live.

As long as she lives, her prince will be threatened and restrained by the Yao family.

Moreover, no matter how bad the situation is, it can still buy some time for her prince.

Without heirs, the Yao family would not dare to kill King Duan easily.

A delicate balance is struck between them.

"Today I heard that the third younger brother and sister came to the palace to see my father, so I thought about asking the third younger brother and sister to come here."

"My every word and deed is being monitored. It's only now that I dare to tell the truth because they asked me to come and talk something out of the third brother and sister. I'm afraid of alerting the snake and have withdrawn the secret guard." "Please help the third brother and sister." My prince!"

As she said that, she was about to kneel down, but Shen Qingci held her arm.

"I understand what the emperor's sister-in-law means, but you two have a deep love for each other. Have you ever thought about it. If you really go to the extreme and lose your wife and children, how will your eldest brother live alone?"

Shen Qingci had excellent six senses, and before he said this, he had already heard the sound of a bamboo wheel rolling across the ground not far away.

She held Princess Duan's hand and said seriously and firmly: "I saw my father today. Although his complexion is not very good, it is not as serious as the Yao family guessed. There are so many capable people in the palace. It may not be possible to detoxify my father."

"If my father recovers his health, his wife's worries will be unnecessary."

"If this is true, it may not be a good thing for the Yao family to be so eager for quick success."

Regardless of whether Princess Duan was testing her or telling her true feelings, Shen Qingci did not reveal any information about Sheng Tingye out of caution.

It only leads everything to the saint.

Anyway, the poison on the saint's body can be cured. Whoever dares to test and touch this bad luck at this time is like a moth rushing to the flame and seeking death.

"But……"

Princess Duan couldn't believe it.

After all, that was what the old man of the Yao family said himself.

Shen Qingci helped her out and said softly: "We don't know whether it's good or not. We might as well wait and see."

"The emperor's sister-in-law must also take good care of her health. Don't worry about what you are worried about right now."

Hearing their footsteps, the two maids guarding the door opened the courtyard door.

I don't know when the sky started to drizzle.

It was dripping, wet and cold.

As the courtyard door was opened, Duan Wang Sheng Tingyun, sitting on a bamboo chair at the end of the corridor not far away, appeared in the sight of several people.

He wore a sapphire blue household brocade robe and a suet jade crown on his head. He had a handsome face and gentle eyebrows.

Even though his feet were inconvenient and he could only rely on a servant to push the bamboo chair forward, the noble and elegant temperament around him remained undiminished.

The people on Mo are like jade, and the son is unparalleled in the world.

When she saw him for the first time, this sentence subconsciously popped into Shen Qingci's mind.

It is precisely because of his incomparable character that people feel even more heartbroken and regretful when they think of his leg disease.

However, there was no trace of self-pity or any sense of oppression on his face.

He was calm and unhurried, with a gentle look on his face. Especially when he looked at Princess Duan, the smile in his eyes made people feel like he had taken a bite of candy.

"It's raining. I'm here to take the princess home."

Sheng Tingyun smiled at Princess Duan, then nodded politely to Shen Qingci: "Is this the third younger sister?"

Shen Qingci supported Princess Duan and stepped forward, "Brother Emperor."

He held two oil-paper umbrellas in his arms.

He handed one of them to Qiu Yun behind Shen Qingci and asked Qiu Yun to hold the umbrella for Shen Qingci.

The other one pushed him open and blocked Princess Duan's head.

"Although the rain is light, it is easy for people to catch a cold. The third brother and sister are weak, so we have to be careful."

Princess Duan took it naturally and said softly: "It's not mine. It's raining and she dragged her three younger siblings out to talk about herself."

"I have delayed the third brother and sister a lot of time. I will definitely visit you to apologize someday."

Sheng Tingyun didn't say anything, he only told Shen Qingci not to get wet in the rain and go back early.

That kind and gentle tone was very much like an elder brother's concern and preaching to his younger siblings.

He obviously also knew about Shen Qingci's current situation and their respective positions, so he never mentioned anything about Sheng Tingye.

Unlike others who tried their best to get information from Shen Qingci, he did not want to cause trouble to Shen Qingci at all.

At this point, Shen Qingci finally understood why Sheng Tingye looked up to and respected his elder brother.

After seeing them off, Shen Qingci took Qiu Yun to find Qin Jiaojiao.

Unexpectedly, before they had gone very far, they saw Qiu Shui running hurriedly from another fork in the road.

"Miss, it's not good."