Princess Xiangsi - Chapter 159
Li Ge trembled slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
The crowd gasped in astonishment, stunned by the shocking words.
"If His Majesty does not believe it, he may have the imperial physician examine it."
Situ Xingyun's lips pressed into a tight line. "Someone, summon Imperial Physician Li."
Half an hour later, Imperial Physician Li reported, "Your Majesty, Princess Xiangxue is indeed more than a month pregnant."
Boom!
Situ Xingyun felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
More than a month ago...
Situ Xingyun remembered Qingyun's birthday. On that day, she spent the whole day with Xingzhi outside. A man and a woman alone in a room, dry wood and raging fire, how easy it would be.
Situ Xingyun slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Guards! Throw Prince Ande and Princess Xiangxue into the imperial prison to await their fate!"
The entire palace was instantly filled with a suffocating atmosphere.
Volume Three: Truth and Falsehood in the Palace, Imprisonment 1
“Your Majesty, Prince Ande’s crime is not so serious! Moreover, Prince Ande has rendered meritorious service in saving Your Majesty, and can atone for his crime with his merits.” When Shuangdie heard that Li Ge had been thrown into prison, she immediately panicked and rushed to Situ Xingyun’s side to plead for Li Ge.
Situ Xingyun stood by the window, gazing at the snow on the ground, silent.
Shuangdie panicked even more, and she pressed on, saying, "Your Majesty, Prince Ande was only recently enfeoffed as a prince, and he is Your Majesty's only living relative. Furthermore..."
"Enough!"
Suddenly, Situ Xingyun waved his hand back, his voice gloomy.
Situ Xingyun turned to look at Shuangdie, his dark eyes so deep they seemed to drip ink, and a faint anger seemed to be hidden within them.
“From this day forward, anyone who pleads for Prince Ander will be punished in the same way.”
Shuangdie pressed her lips tightly together, curtsied, and replied, "...Yes, Your Majesty."
Winter had clearly passed, and a touch of tender green was gradually spreading from the palace walls, yet the palace remained shrouded in cold.
The Heavenly Prison.
On the withered yellow straw, Qingyun leaned against the wall, looking at Lige with a smile on her face, her red lips slightly upturned.
Li Ge sat side by side with Qing Yun, and he looked at Qing Yun helplessly.
The two gazed at each other for a long time before finally hearing Li Ge's soft sigh.
"Woman, you're being reckless."
Qingyun raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly, "No! This is the best way. If I hadn't shown up, you would have ended up in the Heavenly Prison anyway. And since I'm already here, I naturally have a way to get out with you." Her clear eyes shone like stars.
“That’s not what I meant. I meant you consumed that herb.” A hint of worry appeared between Li Ge’s brows. “Although that herb can create the illusion of pregnancy, it also weakens the body. The snow outside has started to melt, and it will be very cold tonight.”
"Anyway, you're here with me. Even if I'm weak, you'll help me recover. Besides, I have internal energy now, so I won't be as afraid of the cold as before. And besides, I have a big heater by my side." Qingyun took Lige's arm and gently leaned her head on his shoulder.
“You are not allowed to use your internal energy,” Li Ge said quickly, remembering the old man’s words. “And you are not allowed to take off the glass bead bracelet on your hand in the future.”
"Why?" Qingyun was taken aback, suddenly remembering that the Immortal Elder had said something similar. Her expression turned strange. "The Immortal Elder said something like that too!"
"Because I'm a miracle doctor. Don't you listen to the doctor?"
Qingyun pouted, "Listen to this! All you do is use the guise of a miracle doctor to fool people." Although there was a look of dissatisfaction on her face, her eyes were full of warm smiles.
Li Ge smiled but remained silent.
After a long while, a sigh escaped from Qingyun's lips.
“Li Ge, now the whole world knows about our relationship. Last night, when Situ Xingyun asked me to help you choose a princess, I guessed that this would happen today…”
Li Ge raised an eyebrow. "So you came up with this kind of solution?"
Qingyun rubbed her face against Lige's shoulder and softly hummed in agreement.
"Hey! Woman, what happened? You turned into a cat!"
Suddenly, a few chirping sounds rang out from the damp cell.
Qingyun was startled, looked down and noticed several large, gray-black rats in the corner.
The hand holding Li Ge tightened involuntarily, and her brows furrowed deeply.
Volume 3: Truth and Falsehood in the Palace, Imprisonment 2
At this moment, Li Ge laughed and said, "So you're afraid of mice, woman! I remember when you first came to Juechen Valley, I thought you weren't afraid of anything. I specially found a whole bunch of animals to test you, but I missed the mice. Sigh! What a waste."
Qingyun's smile froze as she recalled past events.
She gritted her teeth and said, "So it was you who put the animal that mysteriously appeared on my bed in the middle of the night!"