Chapter 152 Yongqi Falls into the Trap Again

Upon returning to the palace, Yongqi immediately summoned the imperial physician to treat Xiaomeng. Meanwhile, Emperor Qianlong, the Empress Dowager, and others, upon learning of their assassination attempt outside the palace, rushed to Yonghe Palace in great concern.

"Little Swallow, with Physician Chang here, she'll be alright." Little Swallow sat in the living room waiting, while Yongqi comforted her from the side.

"Little Swallow, Ziwei, Qing'er, are you all alright?" Consort Yu looked at the young ladies with concern, afraid that something might have happened to them.

Xia Ziwei shook her head, "Your Majesty, don't worry, we're all fine, it's just that I'm worried about Xiaomeng."

"Little Swallow, Qing'er, are you both alright?" After entering the room, Emperor Qianlong looked directly at the two pregnant women, Little Swallow and Qing'er.

Both of them shook their heads. Fu Erkang came out and reported, "Your Majesty, we are all fine. Only that girl was poisoned by an arrow while trying to save Xiao Yanzi."

"I told you not to go, but you insisted on going..." The Empress Dowager looked anxiously at Qing'er sitting to the side, "Qing'er, from now on, you should stay in the palace. If something happens to you, how am I supposed to live?"

"Your Majesty, it's all Qing'er's fault. Qing'er has made you worry."

"It was my idea to go out. If Your Majesty wants to blame someone, blame me." It was Xiao Yanzi who heard that the Flower Festival in the capital would be quite lively, so she decided to go out.

Yongqi, naturally unwilling to see Xiaoyanzi blamed by the Empress Dowager, quickly stepped forward and said, "Father, Empress Dowager, if there is to be a blame, then it is my fault. I failed to protect them!"

The Empress stepped forward to ease the tense atmosphere. "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, now is not the time to investigate who is at fault. The most important thing is whether the girl who saved Xiao Yanzi can pull through. She suffered so much to save Xiao Yanzi and deserves to be rewarded."

"Yes, Your Majesty, what we should be worried about now is whether the little girl inside can survive and find out who those who wanted to assassinate them really are?"

Emperor Qianlong looked at the Empress Dowager and advised, "Your Majesty, the Empress and Consort Ling are both right. Someone actually dared to commit violence in the capital. They are simply disrespecting the court. This matter must be thoroughly investigated!"

"As for Xiao Yanzi and the others, they must have been terrified after what happened. From now on, they will definitely stay in the palace and wait for the birth of their children."

The Empress Dowager sighed helplessly, "Fine, I won't pursue your responsibility, but who dared to assassinate you must be thoroughly investigated!"

If it weren't for the little girl lying inside, then it's possible that Xiao Yanzi or Qing'er's babies wouldn't have survived.

After waiting for an unknown amount of time, Physician Chang finally came out. Little Swallow quickly asked, "Physician Chang, how is Xiaomeng?"

"Luckily, she was blessed with good fortune; the arrow didn't hit a fatal spot, and I can cure the poison on the arrow, otherwise..."

After explaining what to do next, Chang Shou went back to the Imperial Pharmacy to prepare medicine for Xiao Meng.

Seeing that the situation was about right, Emperor Qianlong, the Empress Dowager, and others also left one after another.

Xiao Meng's injury made it inconvenient for her to come in, so Yong Qi didn't come in. Instead, he went with Er Kang and Xiao Jian to deal with the assassin.

With Mingyue's help, Xiaoyanzi entered Xiaomeng's room and saw Xiaomeng lying weakly on the bed. Xiaoyanzi felt very sad.

“My lady, I’m fine. I’ve been injured much more severely during missions before, and I’m still alive and well.”

Hearing Xiaomeng comfort her, Xiaoyanzi felt even more upset. "You're clearly in a lot of pain, but you still insist on smiling and talking to me. It makes my heart ache too."

“It was the Fujin who gave me a place to stay. It is my good fortune to be able to work for the Fujin. This is how I repay the Fujin for her kindness.”

Little Swallow wiped away her tears and said, "You were so badly injured today to save me. What reward do you want? Just tell me."

“Saving the Princess Consort is what I should do, so why should I ask for a reward?”

"It was our dereliction of duty that the Princess Consort was nearly injured."

Little Swallow looked down at Xiaomeng lying on the bed and said, "If you don't want anything, then I'll discuss it with Yongqi and the others and give it to you. You must accept this reward, otherwise I won't be able to live with myself."

"Alright, then thank you very much, Fifth Prince and Princess Consort. But could you please give me the reward after my injuries have healed?"

"Okay, whatever you say."

"Xie Fujin".

"Then you should rest well, I'll go out first." Xiao Yanzi left Xiao Meng's room with Mingyue's help.

Mingyue looked at Xiaoyanzi beside her with some concern and asked, "Fujin, are you still feeling scared?"

Little Swallow nodded, "Yes, if anything unexpected happens today, it could be me and the baby in my belly who will be in trouble."

"Xiaomeng saved my life and my child's life. From now on, I have to treat her better."

“Xiao Meng was trained by Jiang Ying, so she naturally knows what she should do. Therefore, it is acceptable for you to treat her well.”

After spending these days together, she felt that Xiaomeng was indeed a reliable person, and that treating her well in the future would also be good for her and the child.

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Three months later, Xiao Meng's injuries had fully healed, and Xiao Yanzi's worries were finally relieved. However, the thought of the assassin who had not yet been identified still made her frown.

"Leave the assassin matter to me. Your most important thing right now is to focus on your pregnancy." Yongqi reached out and smoothed her eyebrows. "As long as you're well, I won't have any worries."

Xiao Yanzi leaned against Yongqi's chest, looked up at him, and said, "Alright, I'll stay obediently in Yonghe Palace. You go and take care of your business."

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At dusk, Yongqi returned to Yonghe Palace after finishing his work. As soon as he entered the palace, Xiaomeng brought him a cup of tea. "Fifth Prince, this is prepared for you by the Fujin (consort). She is waiting for you in her room."

Yongqi, unsuspecting, drank the tea and then went to his and Xiaoyanzi's room.

At this moment, Xiao Yanzi was leaning against the bed reading some storybooks to pass the time. When she saw Yongqi come in, she put the storybook aside and said, "Yongqi, you're back."

"Have you eaten? Are you tired?" Xiao Yanzi reached out and hugged Yongqi's waist, looking up at him.

"I haven't eaten yet, I'm starving." Yongqi's voice had barely fallen when Xiaoyanzi's mouth was covered by someone.

This kiss was quite something; Yongqi felt a surge of fire rising within him, and he had to stay close to Xiaoyanzi to feel any better.

As Yongqi kissed and caressed her, Xiao Yanzi's eyes glazed over for a moment before she realized something was wrong. "Yongqi, stop!"

"Little Swallow, please have pity on me and give it to me, okay?"

"No..." Yongqi was already peeling off her clothes. Xiaoyanzi was getting more and more anxious. If this continued, someone would definitely die.

"Yongqi, I'm sorry." Xiaoyanzi no longer hesitated. While Yongqi was burying his face in her neck, she took out a dagger from under her pillow and, with a heavy heart, slashed Yongqi's back.

Yongqi finally regained some consciousness. Realizing what he was doing, he quickly got out of bed. "Little Swallow, I..."

Seeing that Yongqi had regained some consciousness, Xiaoyanzi quickly straightened her clothes and called out, "Someone, quickly summon the imperial physician!"