Soon, Guan Yue stood before Xu Qiuer and answered her question about the young prince’s death with a startled yet respectful “Yes.” Xu Qiuer smiled faintly and permitted her to leave.
Cang Yue later asked softly, “My lady, what’s wrong?” Both felt something strange but couldn’t identify it. Xu Qiuer lay down, pondering her next move.
Meanwhile, in Ning Xin Palace, Bing’er inserted a gold hairpin for Xu Qing’er and noted, “Your Highness, the Prince has been with you for seven nights. Who in the palace doesn’t know that Your Highness is about to rise?” Xu Qing’er coldly remembered how Xu Qiu’er had treated her, responding with disdain, “What do you mean by ‘rise’? Has someone stepped on me?” Her displeasure was evident, causing Bing’er to fall silent.
“Your Highness is blessed.”
Hearing the sounds of kowtowing, Xu Qing’er knew Long Han Jie had arrived. She stood and went to the door, “This concubine pays respects to Your Highness.” Long Han Jie supported her, and with a glance from Xu Qing’er, Bing’er retreated. Bing’er was happy her mistress was finally rising, remembering the slap from Guan Yue and determined to seek revenge.
“What have you been busy with?” Long Han Jie asked casually. Xu Qing’er described her day, saying, “This concubine has no idle time, taking care of the eldest son and Chan Xi. Sometimes I wish time could stop, as I barely have enough time.” Her meaning was clear: she was busy taking care of two children and serving him.
Long Han Jie curved his mouth slightly, “Is that so?” Xu Qing’er nodded.
“Then let Qiu’er take care of Wen Bo.” This was more effective than a pressure point. Xu Qing’er froze, her smile shattering. Long Han Jie, seeing no reaction, added, “Since Qing’er agrees, have the wet nurse send him to Fu Qiu Palace now.”
Xu Qing’er knelt down, “This concubine misspoke. This concubine is not tired…” She looked up into Long Han Jie’s unfathomable eyes, forgetting her next words. Long Han Jie gently touched her face, “What you want is to serve me. Let Qiu’er take care of the child.”
“This servant is here,” Li Gong Gong immediately responded.
“Have the wet nurse take Wen Bo to Fu Qiu Palace.”
“Yes, proceeding to Fu Qiu Palace.”
