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Old Vine asked Qi Xiaomian to describe the appearance of the medicinal herbs, and Qi Xiaomian admitted that he had seen them before. Old Vine expressed a desire for the pills, but Qi Xiaomian explained that the regulations were too strict; if it weren't for the imminent danger to his life, he wouldn't be able to produce them at all.
Hearing about such a miraculous medicine made Old Vine's heart race with excitement. For a moment, he felt an impulsive urge to stab Qi Xiaomian. Just as this thought crossed his mind, he quickly shook his head, reminding himself of Misha's influence and silently reciting the Calm Heart Mantra.
After Qi Xiaomian finished speaking, Sang Qingxiao asked Old Vine if he had learned anything new today. With a mysterious tone, Old Vine revealed that Ling Qian's child was not her first.
Qi Xiaomian was taken aback by this revelation; it seemed even the Emperor might not know about it. The pulse diagnosis for the Second Prince's Residence was indeed conducted by the Ling Family, so keeping it a secret was quite feasible. But was it really necessary to keep such a tight lid on it?
Old Vine continued, saying that this child was her fourth; the previous three had all been lost. Hearing this, Ling Qian cried sorrowfully and questioned the Second Prince if her relentless protection of the people of Fuzhou had led her to neglect some unfortunate souls who had no choice but to turn to banditry. She wondered if her actions had caused resentment among the people, resulting in her child's death as a form of penance.
Sang Qingxiao scoffed at this reasoning, finding it rather convoluted yet fitting for her identity as the Sea Goddess. If word got out, many might actually believe it; the people of Fuzhou would feel guilty and sympathize even more with their Sea Goddess.
This was precisely why Ling Qian had been crying and seeking help from Sang Qingxiao. She believed that since Sang Qingxiao was a Demon Catcher capable of subduing monsters, perhaps she could also communicate with deities and help resolve her predicament. Given Ling Qian's persistent demeanor, it was clear she would seek Sang Qingxiao's assistance again and again.
Ah, communicating with deities? She overestimates my abilities; I truly lack such prowess and would only end up disappointing her.
Old Vine added that he had also heard from some servants in the residence that all of Ling Qian's children had been born deformed. No wonder she kept it under wraps so tightly; a woman could carry a child but only bear deformities. This situation was even more difficult than being unable to conceive at all.
If she were merely a commoner's wife, some ignorant people might even brand her as an Evil Object and burn her at the stake.
As Qi Xiaomian had anticipated, besides the Emperor's decree, there were also orders from the women of the harem. The next afternoon, Guo Steward arrived at Sang Qingxiao's residence bearing the Empress's command. When he knocked on the door and it opened, he appeared more low-key than yesterday, traveling in an unmarked carriage that looked utterly ordinary. Guo Steward brought along only two attendants dressed as common servants.
Upon seeing Sang Qingxiao, Guo Steward maintained his previous demeanor and presented her with prepared garments, sincerely requesting that she change into them. Having mentally prepared herself for this moment, Sang Qingxiao did not ask many questions and complied with his arrangements, which relieved Guo Steward.
As they stepped outside, Qi Xiaomian happened to arrive just in time, also dressed in casual attire. Without saying a word, he climbed into the carriage and sat beside Sang Qingxiao. Once seated, he complained to her about how meddlesome the Empress was—after all, she wasn't even her biological son; why was she so concerned?
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