Inside, Xu Qing’er heard Long Hanjie’s voice, opened her eyes, and saw Bing’er, asking with difficulty, “Bing’er…”
A wave of pain struck, and Xu Qing’er cried out.
Bing’er held Xu Qing’er’s hand and nodded, “Young lady, rest assured.”
“The Crown Prince will definitely go find the Crown Princess.”
Hearing this, Xu Qing’er lay down, continuing to battle with her belly.
The imperial physician comforted Long Hanjie, “Your Highness, women need time to give birth. Please be at ease. The person inside is not in danger.”
Assured by the physician, Long Hanjie relaxed and recalled Bing’er’s words. He clenched his fist and rushed towards the Crown Princess’s bedchamber, entering the outer hall.
Xiaoju, seeing the Crown Prince enter in a rage, realized Xu Qing’er must have spread rumors. She couldn’t let anything happen to the young lady and blocked Long Hanjie’s path, kneeling before him:
“Your Highness, the young lady has just fallen asleep. Please come back later.”
Long Hanjie, furious, kicked Xiaoju aside and rushed in. Xiaoju shouted, “Nanny, the Crown Prince has gone mad, quickly help the young lady escape!”
Xiaoju’s heart pounded as she endured the pain, stood up, and followed, holding her abdomen.
Nanny Liu, hearing Xiaoju’s cries, hurried to the inner hall to wake Xu Qing’er. Before she could enter, Long Hanjie rushed in and pushed her aside.
Xu Qiuer had just fallen asleep when she heard a commotion outside. As she opened her eyes, feeling stomach pain, Long Hanjie was in front of her. Without hesitation, he slapped her across the face. Xu Qiuer, startled and weak from hunger, saw stars from the blow. Long Hanjie then grabbed her shoulders and shook her, “What do you want? Xu Qiuer, I really underestimated you. How dare you lay hands on Qing’er…”
Dizzy from the shaking and nauseous, Xu Qiuer tried to move, but Long Hanjie pulled her back forcefully. Nanny Liu and Xiaoju tried to intervene. Nanny Liu shouted, “Your Highness, please let go of the Crown Princess. Her body cannot withstand this.”
