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  Yang Lehong was dressed in a simple and elegant outfit, and she gave Ming Xuan a dignified bow.

  Compared to the bright and lively scene of the flower hairpin banquet at Yang Youzhong's residence last year, her demeanor today is very gentle and reserved, like a delicate chrysanthemum, although it emits a faint fragrance, but doesn't particularly attract attention. However, a bright pearl covered in dust can't conceal its entire temperament, Miss Yang's maternal family is also an aristocratic family, she has been nurtured with elegance and refinement since childhood, even if at this moment she intentionally keeps a low profile, her every move still reveals her uncommon elegance.

  Ming Xuan hastily asked her to get up and said with a smile, "Hong Jie, why be so polite? Come sit down, let's have a good chat."

  Although she didn't like the Yang family, her impression of Yang Le Hong had always been good. In the past, they were both considered noble ladies, but because they married different men and had different experiences, there was a difference in their status. Ming Xuan was the wife of a first-rank prince, while Yang Le Hong was only the wife of a fifth-rank official. Although she wasn't clear about Yang Le Hong's intentions, since she was a guest, Ming Xuan didn't want to be polite but distant in their conversation, so she called out Yang Le Hong's name first.

  Yang Lehong's eyes flashed with surprise, and then her gaze softened, and she also smiled. "The princess still calls me 'Hong sister', if I refuse again, it would seem impolite."

  She took out an invitation from her bosom and handed it over with both hands. "I'm so sorry to intrude, but my mother-in-law is about to turn 50 years old, she has been working hard for the family all these years, now that our children are all married, my sister-in-law and I want to throw a big party for her, but we're afraid it might be awkward with just family members, so I took the liberty of inviting a few sisters who have been acquaintances in the past to come over and liven up the atmosphere."

  Yan's family was just a small household, although his official reputation was good, but his social circle was not wide, and he usually only had dealings with the wives of his superiors and colleagues.

  Yang Lehong seemed to be a bit embarrassed, "The princess of Jun and the second lady of the Zhongshun Marquis's household both agreed because of their previous acquaintance. But in my heart, I have always admired the queen's calligraphy, so I came to ask the queen for this favor with a thick face. I don't know if the queen..."

  The second lady of the Zhongshun Marquis's manor refers to Yuanyu.

  In the past, Ming Xuan lived in the Zhen Guo Gong Fu, and it was not very convenient to come and go, so she and Yuanyu could only exchange letters with each other. Later, she moved out of the Pei family and into the Anping Wang Fu. After that, Yuanyu would often visit her, especially after Ming Xuan became pregnant. She had gotten married around the same time as Ming Xuan, but her belly had never shown any signs of movement, so she wanted to share in the joy of pregnancy and came even more frequently.

  Ming Xuan and Yuanyu were emotionally close sisters-in-law and irreplaceable confidantes. It was said that Yuanyu also went to the Yan family to congratulate Mrs. Yan on her birthday, which she should have agreed to do immediately. However, she had previously discussed marriage with Yan Qingyan, and if not for Han Xiu using his cunning tactics against Yan Qingyan, making everyone in the Yan family fear him, at this time she would likely be Yan Qingyan's wife.

  Although this marriage was dissolved before the engagement, such things are not uncommon in Shengjing, and few people know about it. However, under these circumstances, if she were to appear on Madame Yan's birthday, it would be somewhat inappropriate. Moreover, she is neither a relative of the Yan family nor an extremely close friend of Yang Lehong.

  Thinking of this, Ming Xuan's face showed a few moments of hesitation. She thought for a moment and said with some difficulty, "On Mrs. Yan's birthday, I should have gone to celebrate her longevity, and she even took the trouble to send an invitation personally. It was necessary to go. But now that I'm pregnant, I often feel tired, and sometimes morning sickness is more frequent. I'm afraid that when the time comes, it will cause trouble and disturb Mrs. Yan's birthday banquet, which wouldn't be good."

  She wasn't avoiding Yan Qingye because she felt awkward around him.

  Although Ming Xuan greatly admired Yan Qingye's character and demeanor, she didn't have romantic feelings for him yet. Perhaps after spending more time together, something might develop, but due to Han Xiuying's interference, they lost the chance to interact further. So, in her eyes, Yan Xiaolang was just a man she admired who had once had the opportunity to be her husband, nothing more - not even an ex-boyfriend. If they were to meet on the road again, she would greet him with a smile, without any awkwardness or hesitation.

  But people's words can be intimidating, and not everyone can be as open-minded as she is.

  This invitation is likely a one-sided wish of Yang Lehong who doesn't know the inside story, and the Yan family may not welcome her.

  Yang Lehong's eyes flickered slightly, but she pushed the note forward with her fingers, "The princess is pregnant, I shouldn't have made things difficult for you, please take this note first, if on that day you feel that your body is still suitable, then please grant me a favor, my mother-in-law and sisters-in-law all like books and paintings, if you can come, they will definitely be delighted. If not, then we'll just have to wait for another opportunity in the future!"

  She stood up and curtsied, "I've troubled Your Highness for a while now, I should take my leave."

  It seems that if Ming Xuan insisted on returning the post, she would appear to be inhumane. So she could only force a smile and say, "The sky is already late, I won't stay much longer either. Su Wan, please see off Mrs. Yan for me."

  Yang Lehong left soon after, and Pei Jingchen entered the door.

  His face was solemn, and he waved his hand to dismiss the little maid who was waiting on him in the house. Then, lowering his voice, he said, "The spy I buried in the palace finally got in touch with Xing Yi today. Xing Yi said that the young master who grew up in the underground palace has been feeling unwell for some days, with a high fever that won't subside. They don't know any familiar doctors who can diagnose and treat him, so they asked if we could think of a way to bring the child out as soon as possible."

  Ming Xuan listened and said hastily, "A child with a high fever that doesn't recede is very dangerous. If he can't get timely treatment, I'm afraid his life will be in danger."

  This is a child who cannot be exposed to the light of day. If people in the palace were to find out about his existence without any preparation, Yu Huifei would never tolerate this child being alive, he would definitely die. Therefore, we cannot seek help from the imperial physicians. However, if left unattended, high fever can be fatal for a three-year-old child and may cause brain damage.

  "Although the child is still young and inexperienced," Pei Jingchen said in a low voice, "the time is pressing, and it's not an easy task to quietly bring him out of Yonghe Palace. I've also thought about revealing this matter to Empress Pei. She has no children of her own, and she's currently at a disadvantage in her struggle with Concubine Yu. If she were to find out that there is still another imperial son in Yonghe Palace, she would certainly want to keep him safe."

  Yuè Hé was born of humble origins. If the Empress Dowager wanted this child recorded under her name, it would be entirely possible.

  It's just...

  Pei Jingchen shook his head, "But following Empress Pei, he can at most only ensure his temporary safety, not a long-term plan. Even if this child will inevitably become a pawn in the future, I hope that the position he is in is safe and not a target of criticism. Moreover, my heart actually does not want Empress Pei to gain power, if her position becomes stable, Yang Shi and Pei Jingxiao are likely to rise again from the ashes, which is absolutely not what I want."

  Ming Xuan furrowed her brow and pondered for a moment, then suddenly seemed to think of something. She raised her head and asked, "With just our own strength, we might not be able to rescue that child. But what if someone were to help us? The Duke of Jian'an, Liang Kun, is deeply trusted by the Emperor. He is the only official who can drive his carriage into the palace without being inspected and enter the Zhou Dynasty's imperial palace freely. If he were willing, hiding a three-year-old child in his carriage would be an undetectable thing."

  Liang Jun had served as a leader of the Imperial Guard before, and in the inner palace, he was an old acquaintance everywhere, doing things much more conveniently than Pei Jing Chen.

  She thought the more she felt that this matter was feasible," let the insider inform Xingyi, put the child in a box with a reserved ventilation port, and then set another fire in other places of Yonghe Palace to attract all the guards away. Liang Jun's people would naturally have the opportunity to take away the box. The child couldn't be hidden in our mansion either, the target was too big, it was easy to expose, I'd better take him to ask Master Yu Zhen to take care of this child, they were all descendants of the Zhou family, and Master might pity him and perhaps could save him."

  This idea is naturally not bad, but it's not easy to convince Liang Kun.

  Pei Jingchen also thought this method was feasible, but he had many misgivings. "Liang Kun and the current emperor have a deep affection for each other," he said. "We want to think of a way to rescue that child, although it's also for the sake of the emperor's descendants, but we can't avoid having our own private motives. Liang Kun may have a bad reputation, but in reality, he's a person who understands emotions and reason, and is meticulous about right and wrong. Our thoughts are likely to be seen through by him. To persuade him to help us with this matter seems extremely difficult."

  He hesitated for a moment, "If I go to ask him, he would rather take the child himself to the Tai Hospital and then persuade the Emperor to acknowledge this Crown Prince."

  Li Qun's words have always been well-received by the Emperor, and this matter may indeed come true.

  Then, it turned back to the starting point. Empress Pei would never miss the opportunity to record this child's name, and Yu Huifei would absolutely not allow this child to live in this world. Although he had escaped temporary illness and danger, and could restore his reputation, what was waiting for him was a crisis hundreds of times greater. This is not a good thing.

  But a child's life is at stake, and we can't just stand by and not offer assistance now because of what might happen in the future.

  Just as Pei Jingxuan was about to go seek help from Jian'an Bo, Ming Xuan suddenly asked, "If we ask Yu Zhen Shitai to intercede with Jian'an Bo on our behalf, can this matter be settled?"

  Yu Zhen Shitai was a high-ranking princess of the Zhou Dynasty imperial family, although she had entered Buddhism, her words still carried great weight, and the elders of the imperial clan all revered her, which was also the reason why the previous emperor both respected and feared her. The Marquis of Jian'an also had the blood of the Zhou Dynasty imperial family flowing through his veins, if Yu Zhen Shitai were willing to intervene in this matter, asking the Marquis of Jian'an for the child, and raising it by her side from then on, the Marquis of Jian'an would likely agree, he wouldn't dare not to agree.

  However, the master has been away from the mundane world for a long time and does not know if he is willing to wade through the muddy waters of this world again...

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