Luo Wanqing smiled at Qi Zhenzhen as she and the Princess of Qin County arrived shortly after. "It should be fine now," she said.
Qi Zhenzhen breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you for your hard work."
The Princess of Qin County's voice trembled with emotion. "Thank you, Crown Princess, for saving her. Thank you, thank you."
"Please trouble the Princess of Qin County to arrange a quiet room in this courtyard for me. I need to stay here for the time being. I won't be able to leave with peace of mind until Qi Mingzhu is completely out of danger," Qi Mingzhu said.
This was exactly what the Princess of Qin County wished for. She readily agreed and personally arranged a resting room for Luo Wanqing.
Qi Zhenzhen walked to Qi Mingzhu's bedside. Seeing her still pale face and the faint smell of blood in the room, she knew how dangerous it had been. Moreover, Luo Wanqing wouldn't have stayed if it wasn't serious.
"Your Highness, as a junior, it's not really my place to say anything. But this is no small matter; it was almost a case of losing both mother and child," Qi Zhenzhen said with a stern face. "I've already sent word to Father and Mother. They should be here soon. Your Highness, you'd better think carefully about how you'll explain this to them!"
"Second sister, this has nothing to do with grandmother. Please don't blame her," Qi Mingzhu said, tugging at Qi Zhenzhen's sleeve.
"Mingzhu, you rest well," the Princess of Qin County said. "This incident is indeed the fault of your grandmother and your aunt. You have suffered greatly. When your father and mother arrive, I will apologize to them."
Their methods were not sharp enough, which almost led to Lu Jingning killing Qi Mingzhu and her great-grandchild.
"Madam Shizi, please stay with Mingzhu. I have some matters to attend to," the Princess of Qin County said.
Qi Zhenzhen nodded slightly. The Princess of Qin County called her daughter-in-law and they hurried away.
Lord Lu wished he could disappear into the ground at that moment to avoid this situation, or perhaps the Princess of Qin County would overlook him in her anger.
However, fate had other plans.
"Lord Lu, you come along too," the Princess of Qin County said, turning back after walking a few steps. "Xuan'er, you too."
After everyone had left, Qi Zhenzhen sat by Qi Mingzhu's bed. "How are you feeling now?"
"Don't worry, I feel quite good now," Qi Mingzhu replied.
"Didn't I tell you to be careful of Lu Jingning? Is this how you were careful? Wasn't Qin Xuan there at the time? How did she manage to hurt you?" Qi Zhenzhen asked with dissatisfaction.
"No one expected her to come, and she didn't pounce on me. She grabbed a teacup and threw it. It happened in an instant. It wasn't just that cousin who didn't react; I didn't react either," Qi Mingzhu sighed. "Who would have thought she'd act like a madwoman?"
"Your good cousin is useless," Qi Zhenzhen said bluntly.
"He did protect me, though. His face was scratched," Qi Mingzhu defended Qin Xuan.
"Is that considered an injury? You were on the brink of death, and if Luo Wanqing hadn't been here..." Qi Zhenzhen said with lingering fear. "The imperial physicians from the palace haven't arrived yet. If we had relied on them to save you, your condition would be uncertain now. While it's unfortunate, you also had some luck. This child went through such an ordeal before even being born, and surviving such a disaster will surely bring him great fortune in the future."
"I don't care about the future right now. I just hope for a safe and smooth delivery, and that he will be healthy and strong," Qi Mingzhu said.
"Don't worry, it will be," Qi Zhenzhen assured her.
"My child..." The voice arrived before the person. It could only be Madam Xiao Qin.