The cruel little princess

Chapter 262: The letter from Abbot Wuwo reveals the calamity of life and death!

Aunt Liu was bathing in a large wooden tub, which contained the herbs that Imperial Physician Liu had prescribed for her to use in bathing, as well as fresh flower petals that she had asked her maid to get from the greenhouse.

She paused, a trace of shame and hatred flashing across her face, "If I hadn't been unwell before and felt embarrassed to seek medical advice for such a costly illness...

That's why I contacted my uncle to help me with the diagnosis and treatment outside...

I just realized that I had contracted that nasty disease!

Just think about it, in this huge palace, the prince is the only man.

I have always been in good health and have never had any intention of betraying anyone!

She has no ambiguous relationship with other men!

But ever since that bitch Hongxiu came into the house, everything has gone wrong!

She must have brought in a disease from outside. The prince doted on her extremely at first and stayed with her day and night, so how could she not get sick?

Occasionally, when she is not feeling well, the prince will look for other sisters in the backyard!

Then, it was passed on to me, and maybe other sisters too!"

Aunt Liu's eyes were blank, as if she was lost in memories of the past, "Fortunately, the prescription my uncle prescribed was quite effective, and my illness is not serious.

But how can I swallow this anger and let that bitch Hongxiu go!

She deliberately concealed her medical history and sneaked into the palace. Since that's the case, I will expose this matter clearly under everyone's noses and let everyone see how our Rui Palace "takes care" of her!

I want to see, if the prince knows that his illness was contracted by her, can he still treat her like a treasure in the future!

Haha, just thinking about how panicked they will be, I can’t wait!”

After saying this, she laughed heartily, and her laughter echoed in the bathroom, stirring up layers of steam.

"Xiao Cui, go outside and ask around. Has there been any news coming out of the palace since our cousin...since Imperial Physician Liu left?" Aunt Liu gloated and ordered the little maidservant who had been preparing hot water outside.

"Yes! I obey your command!" Xiao Cui outside responded and left.

"Auntie, we must be more careful in the future! Imperial Physician Liu previously told us not to have sex until we are fully recovered..."

Hongmei, who had been massaging Aunt Liu's shoulders, said softly, "Right now, things are definitely very tense in the backyard of our palace. Aunt Liu, please don't reveal our relationship with Doctor Liu to anyone.

Lest someone with ulterior motives hear us, and report us to the princess, we'll be in big trouble...

Moreover, we should continue to secretly prepare the medicine prescribed by Doctor Liu in our small kitchen. If Auntie doesn't take the medicine, her health will not improve!

I saw that the red spots on Madam's wrists had faded a lot today, but when Imperial Physician Liu took Madam's pulse he almost gave her away...

Fortunately, Doctor Liu was quick-witted and covered it with a handkerchief, otherwise the consequences would have been truly disastrous..."

"Well, Hongmei, you're right! Fortunately, this matter is known only to you, me, heaven and earth! If I don't get well, then you, as my personal maid, will also be blamed..."

As Aunt Liu spoke, she took off a sapphire blue bracelet wrapped in gold wire from her wrist, "This bracelet was given to me by the prince as a gift for fun, and now I give it to you!

Hongmei, you have been with me for so many years, and even if I have not contributed anything, you have worked hard!

I see that you have been interacting a lot with the young guard in our palace recently. In a year or two, when the time is right and my position is more stable, I will ask the prince to arrange a marriage for you!

We are the master and servant, so we should be so affectionate and don't need to separate!"

Giving a good beating followed by a sweet reward has always been the best way to appease someone. Aunt Liu did the same with Hongmei.

Hongmei was so moved that she knelt on the ground, "Thank you so much, Auntie! Thank you so much, Auntie!"

Aunt Liu felt the absence of the warm little hands on her shoulders, so she squinted her eyes and continued, "Get up! Wear the bracelet! Think of it as saving up your dowry!"

Hongmei blurted out a string of words of thanks and loyalty as if they were free.

Aunt Liu didn't say anything else, but just gestured for her to continue the massage and then closed her eyes for a rest.

"Auntie! Auntie!" After about two incense sticks of time, Xiao Cui, who had gone out to inquire about the news, came back.

"What's wrong?" Aunt Liu slightly opened her beautiful eyes, with a relaxed smile at the corners of her eyes.

"I only heard that after Imperial Physician Liu left, the Prince and Princess got very angry in the palace! And..."

Xiao Cui said timidly, "And I heard that Concubine Hongxiu was scolded! And three other concubines were also locked up in their own courtyards like Concubine Hong. They said they lost their composure in front of the prince and princess today, and they were told to reflect on their mistakes behind closed doors. Without the princess's order, they are not allowed to step out of the courtyard!"

"Haha! I told you! It must be related to that bitch Hongxiu! Okay, help me change clothes!" Aunt Liu smiled as cunningly and happily as a little fox that got honey.

"Pass it on, everyone in our courtyard should stay at home and not cause trouble for the princess at this juncture!" she ordered Hongmei.

"Yes! I obey your command!" Hongmei went downstairs to pass on the order.

In the remote borderland, in sharp contrast to the panic-stricken atmosphere over the Rui Palace in the prosperous capital, is the border where Shen Zijin is stationed.

This place is filled with a vibrant atmosphere, like a passionate land shrouded in the light of hope.

The reason for this was, firstly, that their beloved General Shen had returned victoriously, and he was the backbone of the entire army, so the morale of the soldiers was high;

Secondly, ever since General Shen’s distant cousin stepped into the military camp, wonderful changes have spread like ripples.

In the past, the food in the military camp adhered to the simple principle of just filling the stomach, and the soldiers did not have too many extravagant expectations for food.

But now it is very different. The food served on the table at every meal is delicious and the taste is amazing, which has greatly improved everyone’s meals.

As spring approaches and the weather warms up, in addition to the daily intense and sweat-inducing training, the soldiers also continue their previous good habits of growing crops, vegetables, raising pigs and chickens.

During the breaks in training, they rolled up their sleeves and went to the fields, where they were busy turning the soil, sowing seeds and watering the crops.

Everyone is delighted to see the crops they planted grow healthily. After all, this not only allows them to achieve self-sufficiency, but also allows them to add a few fresh dishes to the table from time to time. Why not do such a good thing?

However, in this peaceful and progressive atmosphere, Shen Zijin fell into deep worry.

That day, he received a handwritten letter from the abbot of Puning Temple in the capital. Since then, he has been like an ant on hot pan, pacing back and forth in the room, unable to sit still.

He was extremely anxious and had immediately sent his confidant to find Wang Gang, but his inner anxiety did not diminish at all. While waiting for Wang Gang to arrive, he could only pace back and forth in vain, trying to calm his inner panic.

Wang Gang hurried over after receiving the letter. As soon as he entered the room, he saw Shen Zijin looking absent-minded and was stunned.

He spread his hands and asked with a puzzled look on his face, "What's wrong? What's the matter that you're looking for me in such a hurry?"

Wang Gang was really confused. Why did General Shen, who was usually calm, resolute, cool and self-possessed, lose his composure like this today?

"Oh! Gangzi, help me! Help me find a solution! Big brother is really at his wit's end! The two of us, even a pair of cobblers, should be able to do the job of Zhuge Liang!"

When Shen Zijin saw Wang Gang, it was like a drowning man grabbing a life-saving straw. His eyes lit up instantly. He quickly stepped forward, grabbed Wang Gang's arm tightly with both hands, and dragged him to the desk without saying a word.

"Don't be anxious, big brother! You haven't told me what's going on yet? Why are you calling me here in such a hurry? I'm still making vermicelli over there! Those soldiers still want to eat my hot and sour noodles!"

Wang Gang and Shen Zijin have been working together at the border for more than two months, and he has already accepted this brother in his heart and no longer regards him as just Shen Youyou's elder brother.

Therefore, at this moment, seeing Shen Zijin asking for help so anxiously, he did not even have the thought of refusing.

"It's already late! I can't care about that damn hot and sour noodles!

Ask them to make it later and send a pot over to us!

I received a letter from Abbot Wuwo of Puning Temple!

You know Puning Temple, right?

Shen Zijin was so excited that his voice trembled slightly.

"I know Puning Temple, isn't it the place where I was beaten before?

Weren't you there at the time, brother? What happened?

Abbot Wuwo is that old monk!

What? He's your idol?

Have you received a letter?

What's up? I know you're going to attack the Qinglong Kingdom, so I hope you won't commit murderous acts.

What did you say? Are you trying to persuade me to put down my butcher knife and become a Buddha right now?

Wang Gang was confused by Shen Zijin's jumping thoughts and could only make random guesses based on his memory.

"No, no! The old monk didn't...

Bah! The monk didn’t say that!

Instead, he told me something else! This is extremely important! Come and read the letter!"

Shen Zijin was extremely anxious. He pulled Wang Gang and walked to the desk in a few steps. He showed the letter on the table to Wang Gang without reservation.

"Brother, this letter from the high monk to you... you're just going to let me read it like this?!

It’s not very good…”

Wang Gang was an upright man and had no habit of snooping into other people's letters. He hesitated and looked embarrassed.

In his opinion, private messages between two people should not be allowed to be read by others.

"Oh! Stop dawdling!

The old monk said that he calculated that Youyou was in danger!

Let me talk to you! Look!

This is related to Youyou! Although I was the one who broke the situation, you were the one who planned it! "

Shen Zijin's eyes turned red with anxiety. He raised the letter high with both hands, almost thrusting it in front of Wang Gang's face.

When Wang Gang heard that Shen Youyou was in danger, his expression suddenly changed. All his concerns were thrown out of his mind. He snatched the letter and read it quickly in a panic.

It turned out that Abbot Wuwo had nothing to do some time ago, and on a whim he was very interested in telling Shen Youyou's fortune.

His original intention was to find out where this soul from another world came from and how it came here.

But unexpectedly, this divination yielded a shocking result: Shen Youyou's Phoenix Star and the small stars that followed it on both sides were dim and dull, and were tightly entangled by heavy resentment.

He suddenly remembered that he had told Shen Youyou before that she would face a life-or-death catastrophe in her life. Now it seems that this catastrophe may happen during childbirth!

The letter was written with earnest words, emphasizing that this production was a matter of life and death and could not be taken lightly.

Only Shen Zijin can ensure the safety of mother and daughter and help them get through this disaster safely.

If there is even the slightest mistake, the consequences will be disastrous, and there will be one corpse and three lives lost!

Therefore, Shen Zijin must rush back to the capital when Shen Youyou is about to give birth!

But the war situation at the border is tense and he has a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. If he wants to leave, he must first arrange all matters at the border.

As for how to resolve the current difficult situation, Abbot Wuwo was compassionate and pointed out a way - to seek help from the person who had come back from the dead beside him!

Wang Gang quickly read the letter and felt his scalp tingling and his back cold.

I secretly exclaimed in my heart: Oh my God!

Who exactly is this Abbot Wuwo?

It’s so magical and powerful!

Not only can he accurately calculate Sister You's fate, but he can also clearly calculate the location of the key person who can break the deadlock.

Knowing that he came back to life is incredible. I wonder what else in this world can be hidden from the discerning eyes of this great monk!

I don’t know if this old monk...oh, has the monk figured out that his and Sister You’s fate is somewhat...special?

Will they see through them as ghosts from somewhere else... Uh, I'm thinking too far...

Wang Gang stared at Shen Zijin with a sharp gaze and said calmly, "Let's review this carefully. Suppose we want to rush back to the capital. What are the prerequisites here? I'm sure you have some thoughts in mind. Tell me about them."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zijin frowned slightly, and his fingers tapped the table rhythmically. After a moment, he said in a deep voice, "In my opinion, there are only two options right now.

First, we should send more people and attack all the way to the capital of Qinglong Nation in one swift move. We should completely resolve the war here so that we can return to the capital with peace of mind.

The second is to maintain the current situation and rush back when Youyou gives birth. Once she has successfully given birth, we will return without stopping, going and returning as quickly as possible to minimize delays here."

Wang Gang lowered his head after hearing this, his fingers subconsciously pinching the corner of his clothes, and he carefully calculated the time in his mind: "It's March now. Sister You mentioned in my letter that her due date is at the end of June, so it's only three months away..."

He paused for a moment, a look of worry crossing his face. "But you also know that according to the medical records left by my master, women carrying twins are very likely to give birth prematurely. We have no way of knowing for sure when Youyou will give birth prematurely, so it's really hard to predict her return date!"

Wang Gang stood up in frustration and paced slowly around the room. His boots made a dull sound as they stepped on the ground.

“Besides, even if we gallop our horses day and night, the journey from here to the capital is long and will take at least five or six days.

Along the way, the weather is unpredictable, and there are bandits everywhere. There are too many variables. We absolutely cannot take risks with Sister You and the child's lives!"

"Then what should we do?!"

Shen Zijin also stood up, frowned, folded his arms, and walked back and forth in the room thinking about countermeasures.