Seeing that she not only didn't cry but also comforted herself, Madam Yu thought she was stunned by fear and looked at her with a mixture of fear and heartache.
"Yiyi, my poor daughter..."
After returning from the isolation, she felt that Feng Yiyi had become a bit strange. Not only had her temperament calmed down, but she also spent the whole day moping in her room, not even liking gold and jewels!
She concluded that it was that little bitch Feng Yinwan's fault!
Seeing her pull herself and about to cry again, Feng Yiyi's brow furrowed, and she spoke impatiently.
"Mother, I've already told you not to be afraid. Don't worry, we'll be fine."
Her mother was good in every way, except she wasn't brave enough.
She didn't want to be a good person, nor could she be a thoroughly bad one. Hesitant and timid, how could she achieve anything?
At critical moments, she was the one who could be more daring!
Her tone was too certain, Madam Yu was stunned for a moment, unsure if she was truly foolish or pretending.
"Yiyi, you are..."
Feng Yiyi frowned, about to say something more, when the imperial guards quickly returned, saying quickly, "Don't worry," and then fell silent.
The news of the general's mansion being raided soon spread. At that time, Feng Yinwan had just swallowed another Gu Zi Dan and was about to fetch some warm water when Yu Ping hurried in.
"Miss, I just went to the street and heard that the imperial guards have surrounded the general's mansion. Both the front and back gates are now sealed, and everyone in the mansion will be exiled tomorrow morning!"
Old General Feng and Feng Jingyuan were currently imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison. Aside from the guards in the army, those in the general's mansion were Madam Yu, Feng Yiyi, and a group of servants who were merely going through the motions.
With the fall of the Feng family, the guards would naturally return to the army, which was not a significant issue.
As for Madam Yu and Feng Yiyi, she couldn't be bothered with these people who would scatter at the first sign of trouble.
Her eyelashes lowered, and she said coldly, "No need to bother. Madam Yu has always wanted to be the general's wife. This time, this royal consort will give her a chance to prove herself."
Yu Ping nodded, feeling a bit of pity for the belongings in the mansion.
"The mansion was raided so suddenly. What a shame about the things stored in the treasury..."
The Feng family had been honest officials for generations, and their accumulated fortune was not much. What was left were memories.
Feng Yinwan's lips pursed, but she could do nothing.
"It's gone if it's gone. As long as no one is hurt."
The silver she had saved in her bracelet was enough to arrange things for her father and brother.
Her eyelashes drooped again, and she said, "I need to go to the palace tonight."
The entire incident was full of suspicion. They were to be exiled tomorrow morning, so she had to see her father and brother tonight, no matter what.
Yu Ping was worried but knew she had to go. Biting her lip, she could only nod.
"I'll accompany you."
Feng Yinwan had originally wanted to find Qi Xuan for help, but after searching the mansion twice, she couldn't find him. As Jiang Rumuo and Ye Tingyun were both in the palace, after much thought, she could only turn to Song Qing'an.
She had asked for his help in the afternoon, and she never expected it to be useful so soon.
Song Qing'an did not refuse. After hearing her out, he immediately agreed.
"Your Highness, please rest assured. Let me think of a way."
...
Past midnight, the palace was silent.
As the night patrol of the Imperial Guards passed, the window lattice of Jiuzhou Xiangxie moved slightly, and a figure flew out swiftly.
Hidden among the rockery in the Imperial Garden, Qi Xuan looked up at the approaching person and bowed low.
"Your Highness."
The dappled tree shadows and moonlight fell from above. Half of Ye Tinglan's handsome face was hidden in light and shadow, and all that was visible was skin that was shockingly pale.
"How is it?"
This question was imposing and stern, completely different from what she had seen in the hall today.
Qi Xuan inwardly relaxed a bit upon hearing this and nodded, "No tail followed."
Ye Tinglan pursed his lips and hummed, paused for a moment, and then said in a deep voice.
"How is she?"
She, of course, referred to Feng Yinwan.
"Your Highness's pregnancy has been unstable for the past two days. It is likely that she has been greatly impacted by the Feng family's affairs. Fortunately, Imperial Physician Jiang's treatment was timely, and she is now out of danger."
For some reason, the moment he finished speaking, Qi Xuan felt a greater chill in the air, making the hot summer weather feel cold.
Hesitating on how to speak further, he heard his prince say coldly.
"This prince has been in the palace recently. You carefully monitor matters outside the palace."
"Yes."
As he nodded, he seemed to remember something. Qi Xuan paused and immediately took a note from his sleeve.
"Your Highness, Your Highness discovered irregularities in the troops of Yuzhou a few days ago and ordered me to investigate secretly. This is what I found at Ning Fengyi's residence."
The paper unfolded, listing many medicinal names, resembling a prescription.
Ye Tinglan's dark eyes swept over it and returned it to him, "Give it to her."
When it came to prescriptions, Feng Yinwan was more skilled than him.
"Yes."
He stood for a moment, and a faint scent of blood began to permeate the air. Qi Xuan's nod faltered, and he immediately asked with concern.
"Your Highness, your injuries..."
"It's nothing."
He said this indifferently and was about to return to Jiuzhou Xiangxie. However, before he could move, he heard a very faint rustling from behind the distant flower bushes.
"Your Highness, you can come out now."
This voice sounded somewhat familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
Qi Xuan was slightly stunned, then heard a very faint "mm" from behind.
The woman's bright face was exposed in the moonlight. Although she was dressed as an imperial guard, her face was undeniably Feng Yinwan.
Looking forward, the man protecting her was none other than the prince's top wall-digging expert, Song Qing'an!
The chill beside him had already become as biting as frost and snow. Qi Xuan stood stiffly, not daring to look at Ye Tinglan's expression.
They had concealed their presence, but these two had not discovered them. He adjusted his soft armor and quickly left.
It looked like they were heading towards the Heavenly Prison.
Qi Xuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Before he could speak in defense of Feng Yinwan, a gust of wind blew past him, and only a blur remained in front of him.
His eyelids twitched, and he immediately followed.
Feng Yinwan could not use Qinggong, so she could only move slowly by borrowing the disguise of a guard.
Along the way, she and Song Qing'an walked ahead, while Ye Tinglan and Qi Xuan followed closely behind.
Stopping for a moment, flying for half a step.
Qi Xuan felt that after being a dark guard for so many years, he had never used Qinggong so reluctantly.
Perhaps it was because Old General Feng and Feng Jingyuan were being held there, but the number of guards at the entrance of the Heavenly Prison was noticeably large.
Song Qing'an walked in front, and Feng Yinwan followed with her eyes lowered, trying her best to minimize her presence.
However, under the bright lights, being stared at by dozens of sharp eyes, she was completely exposed.
"Don't be afraid."
Sensing her unease, Song Qing'an whispered.
Feng Yinwan softly hummed and tried to relax her body as much as possible.
"Stop."
The guards called out to them. Song Qing'an had expected this and, without changing his expression, took out his waist token and handed it over.
After a moment, confirming the token was in order, the guards nodded and let them pass.
The chains on the main gate were opened with a clinking sound. Feng Yinwan's heart skipped a beat. Just as she was about to step inside, the guard's arm suddenly fell.
"Wait."
His gaze was sharp, fixed directly on her face.
"You, lift your head."