C137 Behind a cloud of smoke

Gu Qing Li found it hard to understand her calmness, and furrowed her brows: "You're not sad? Or do you not wish to enter the palace? "

"Actually, I've been thinking about these things ever since Miss Li Yue saved me. It took me at least seven months to figure out how to conceive a child in October. "

Gu Qingli was beginning to understand. Du Ying's thoughts were definitely not formed in a day. What she lacked was only an opportunity, she might already have a complete set of thoughts. If a woman was thinking every day about that man who abandoned her, that feeling of love and hate would eventually sink deep into her bones. That kind of pain would cause her to do anything that was impossible.

"What do you want to do?"

Du Ying looked at Xiao Yi Xiu, her expression fluctuating slightly. She then chuckled, "Prince Mo, I have a presumptuous request."

"Go ahead."

"In the future, no matter what happens to Xiao Yi Bei, leave it to me."

After a moment of silence, Xiao Yi Xiu asked, "Are you sure you won't regret this?"

Du Ying slowly shook her head.

"Alright, This King agrees."

"Looks like this trip of mine is completely unnecessary." Gu Qingli sighed.

"No. Lady Li Yue is my benefactor, and also my benefactor. The child is young, so let me pay my respects on his behalf." Du Ying knelt down with the baby in her arms, ignoring Gu Qingli's attempts to stop her.

"Nian`er …" Is that his nickname? "

Du Ying smiled and nodded.

Gu Qing Li was speechless as she followed Xiao Yi Xiu out of the flower pavilion. For some reason, she felt as if the sky had darkened, and a heavy rain was approaching. It was so heavy that it made it hard for people to breathe.

Nian'er, Du Ying's hatred didn't seem to cover for love. What was she planning to do?

"Don't worry, she can still defend her conscience in a place like Xuanhua Pavilion. Naturally, she's a very decisive and smart person and won't act recklessly."

Gu Qingli knew that he would arrange for Du Ying and her son to enter the palace soon, but that was definitely not a good thing. It could be said that Ruo Shui's origin was roughly his origin. Such a child, in the future …

An airtight carriage drove into the Imperial City, its interior covered with thick dark curtains so thick that not even light seemed to be able to penetrate.

After Du Ying entered the palace, she didn't see the emperor at all. She didn't even see the empress, Xiao Yi Bei, or the others, and was placed in a dimly lit side hall. Other than some light entering through the tall and narrow windows, she wasn't even allowed to take a step outside.

Fortunately, this side chamber was considered elegant and clean, and the space was spacious as well. There were two palace maids that attended to her, but they never dared to speak to her, nor did they answer any of her questions.

She could only console herself that at least the child was safe.

After Xiao Ruo Shui entered the palace, she was carried to the Crown Prince's secondary wife, Jiang Ci, and raised. Jiang Ci had been granted a concubine status at the beginning, his birth wasn't considered noble, but he was also a palace maid. Although he had long since been disliked by the Crown Prince, his character was dignified, and he didn't have the delicate aura of a young miss, which was what the Emperor had taken a fancy to.

Jiang Ci had married the Crown Prince when he was young. He had been unpampered for many years, so he naturally couldn't have children. Now that he had a child, he was overjoyed. He almost cried tears of joy as he held it in his hands.

The emperor coldly looked at her excited expression and silently thought in his heart, I hope that there isn't someone who's entrusted me with this task, allowing this child to grow up to be like Xiao Yixiu.

"I give you special privileges. Anyone who wants to get close to this child is allowed to stay out of this door as long as you find it suspicious. All you have to do is raise him safely and healthy. "

Jiang Ci knelt down to receive his orders.

The emperor dusted his sleeves and left unconcernedly, as if he did not care about the baby at all. He did not even look at the baby closely.

Du Ying counted the days in the solitude. Every day she separated from her son seemed to be a long time, but she firmly believed that as long as she didn't die, she would always wait until the day she could leave.

If the Emperor wanted to kill her, he definitely wouldn't go through so much trouble to bring her into the palace before slowly torturing her to death. There were ten thousand ways to make a little girl disappear without a trace.

Of course, she didn't expect that Xiao Yi Bei would come and save her. She didn't even see this heartless man give birth to a child. Him letting her give birth to a child seemed to be the greatest gift she had ever received. If it wasn't for the fact that this generation's royal sons were sparse and that Xiao Yi Bei's group of secondary wives never gave birth to a single child, she probably wouldn't even have had the chance to give birth to this child.

Knocking sounded without hurry. Du Ying was in a trance for a long time before she regained her senses. She was sure that someone was knocking on her door.

Puzzled, she got out of bed and went to open the door. After all, she was a sedentary person. Every day, she spent most of her time lying down, unable to withstand the cold. But wasn't there supposed to be guards and eunuchs guarding the corridor, preventing her from leaving? Who was knocking on the door?

The sun had already risen high in the middle of the early summer. It was so bright that even the ground outside the hall had turned white and dazzling. Under the strong light, her eyes were half-closed. She could barely make out the figure's face at the door.

It had been a long time since she had seen such a bright light.

"Are you all right?" An unfamiliar male voice rang out, deep and vigorous, carrying with it a magnetic allure.

Du Ying raised a hand to cover her face and stepped to the side. That person walked into the room, and only then was she able to look at the man through the gaps of her fingers — a dark purple brocade robe with a round head of clouds and sea embroidered on it.

"I... I don't know you. "

Du Ying slowly lowered her hand and tilted her head, looking at him with some suspicion.

She had just gotten off the bed and was dressed in a snow-white robe. Her shoulders were only covered in a jade-green robe, and her face still revealed the pallor of a postpartum woman. Her eyebrows were picturesque, and her almond-shaped eyes were crystal clear.

The expression of the young man in front of her was a little stiff. His eyes also froze for a moment, as if he was shocked for a moment by her beauty.

Du Ying wasn't unfamiliar with this kind of stunning look. What was surprising was that this man in front of her was also so handsome that it exceeded her expectations. Within the palace, there was no doubt that the man with such extravagant clothing and imposing bearing was one of the princes. She softly asked: "Little girl Du Ying, may I ask which prince you are?"

The gentleness and alertness that she spoke of was beyond Xiao Yimo's expectations. He was startled for a moment before lightly smiling, "No wonder the crown prince likes you. He has a reason for doing so."

The Crown Prince had no particular opinions on matters of politics, but he had a good eye for women. The Liu Xin of the past and Du Ying of the present were all unparalleled beauties.

"This king is King Mu, I came specially today to visit Miss Du Ying."

"A prisoner, there's no need for you to worry."

"Prisoners?" Xiao Yi Mo's black eyebrows rose, "Who treated you like that? Or are they taking care of it? "

He turned towards the door and coldly shouted: "Who serves Miss Du everyday?"

Very soon, a small palace maid hurried over. Seeing that he was somewhat afraid, she lowered her head and said, "This servant greets Prince Mu. This servant and Cai Lian will serve Miss Du together."

Du Ying softly sighed, "She's fine, Your Highness misunderstood me."