Chapter 209: My Son's Fate Is So Hard, Empress Dowager!

Did something happen at Suya Zhai?

What does that have to do with them?

After hearing Tian GuGu, Ren Ce Fei wore a bewildered expression.

Tian GuGu quickly inhaled deeply, then said: "They say it was a feud‑seeking family, four or five strong men came, chopping anyone they saw. Fortunately we arrived a bit later; we were only bumped by people fleeing in all directions and weren't injured. Had we arrived earlier…"

By the end, Tian GuGu's voice choked: "The consequences are unimaginable, Princess Consort!"

Tian GuGu, nearing forty, was already a steady elder in the residence.

At this moment, some of them felt an uncontrollable urge to cry.

After all, the strong men chopping people and the crowd's frantic flight happened right before their eyes.

They saw the scene with their own eyes!

Who could watch such a bloody and cruel scene without being frightened?

Tian GuGu forced herself to finish speaking, then collapsed into a sitting posture.

Meng Ce Fei had already been crying, and now she cried even louder.

Ren Ce Fei, after listening, also jumped in shock; after a moment she whispered, "Are you all unharmed?"

After asking, still uneasy, she pushed Meng XinYu out of her arms: "Meng XinYu, are you hurt anywhere? Speak up, don't just keep crying. If we're injured we'll treat it, don't be shy; Liu Dafu is right over there."

Meng XinYu couldn't hold back her tears; when Ren Ce Fei asked, she shook her head: "I'm not hurt, I'm just terrified. It's too scary—they were chopping people outright, a head even rolled to my feet. Ren Xiu, I'm scared, sob sob!"

Hearing Meng XinYu say she wasn't injured, only shocked, Ren Ce Fei let out a long sigh: "Thank heavens you're unharmed."

After that she lifted her again, patting gently to soothe, and Ren Ce Fei quickly looked at Tian GuGu and the others: "And you? Any injuries? Liu Dafu is in the back courtyard; if you're hurt, say it, don't hide it. If an accident happens and it's too late, we can't save you, and don't make Liu Dafu's job difficult."

Indeed, none of them were injured; they arrived later, actually on the outskirts.

Seeing the crime scene, everyone fled at lightning speed.

Meng XinYu hadn't gotten off the carriage yet; when the maid Shu Xiang's reaction was off, she quickly scrambled back onto the carriage.

Outside the carriage were four guards; they had trained in martial arts for years and hurriedly caught up with the carriage, thus avoiding disaster.

However, it was a coincidence: at that moment Meng XinYu, curious about what was happening outside, lifted the carriage curtain for a glance.

She saw a human head flying toward her.

Meng XinYu fainted on the spot.

So after they withdrew from the crowd, they promptly returned to the residence.

After recovering, Tian GuGu briefly recounted the events.

Ren Ce Fei, after listening, recalled that Meng XinYu had earlier told her she needed to go with her natal‑family sister‑in‑law to pick a birthday gift for her little nephew.

Thinking of that, Ren Ce Fei asked, "Is Madam Meng alright?"

Tian GuGu quickly replied: "No, no, the madam was waiting at JinXiuFang. After hearing the news, she escorted us all the way to the residence, but fearing the family would be uneasy after hearing the news, she hurried back and didn't come to the residence to visit."

Knowing everyone was fine, Ren Ce Fei finally felt at ease.

Meng XinYu now gradually recovered, her mind clearing; she lifted her head, wiping tears, and hoarsely asked, "Why is Liu Dafu in the back courtyard?"

Speaking of that, Ren Ce Fei grew worried again: "Sui Sui was drowned by the Che Shi incident that harmed aunt and niece, and now she's still burning; we don't know what will happen. Prince and Princess Consort are not in the residence; it's good you're back, otherwise my pressure is huge, I can't bear it."

Upon hearing, Meng XinYu was startled that Sui Sui was ill.

She forced herself up, using Ren Ce Fei's arm and strength to stand: "How did she just fall into water when she was fine? That Che family child isn't good; now she's here, we should have kept Sui Sui away a bit."

Meng XinYu thought that Prince was also foolish, dazzled by a lady, bringing all sorts of cats and dogs into the residence.

But that comment didn't sound nice, so Meng XinYu thought and suppressed the urge to speak.

Because of Sui Sui's matter, her attention was scattered, and Meng XinYu now didn't have much lingering fear.

Moreover, mentioning Sui Sui, Meng XinYu recalled that if Sui Sui hadn't clung to her, causing her to leave the residence late and making her sister‑in‑law wait at the palace gate, she would certainly have reached Suya Zhai earlier.

If that were truly the case…

Thinking of this, Meng XinYu's face turned pale again.

She was just one step away; had the timing been earlier, she would have arrived at the crime scene, and perhaps her head would be among the severed ones!

Those people came seeking revenge, chopping anyone they saw; at that time several innocent shoppers in the shop were also cut!

Ren Ce Fei, still worried about Sui Sui's condition, saw Meng XinYu's face turn pale again and hurriedly signaled Shu Xiang to help support: "Come quickly, I can't hold them any longer; I'll carry the person back, let Di Yu give you some Calming Soup first, you drink it and take a nap, don't be scared, go back to the residence, it's fine."

Meng XinYu was uneasy about Sui Sui, but her own physical condition wouldn't allow it.

Thus, Meng XinYu promptly nodded: "Alright, if anything happens, remember to call me."

Ren Ce Fei nodded, personally escorted the person back, then watched Di Yu take the pulse, prescribe a formula, and brew the medicine; only then did she return to Sui Sui relieved.

At this moment in the palace, under successive blows, Prince Qi could not endure and fainted.

After the imperial physician used incense to revive him, Prince Qi looked at the Empress Dowager seated beside the bed and suddenly broke down.

He grabbed the Empress Dowager's hand and burst into tears: "Empress Dowager, my son's fate is so hard!"

It's harsher than any Horse Money Seed or Thunder God Vine.

Sob sob, who could have imagined he only wanted a lady, a biological lady, and Heaven played such a joke on him.

He almost wagered his life away!

The Che family, how dare they?

The Empress Dowager had just inquired with Princess Consort of Qi; the specifics still require further investigation, and the Emperor is right here, so she sent people to investigate early.

She expects that before the palace gate is locked today, the results can be delivered to the Imperial Desk.

Even so, the Empress Dowager still couldn't get over it.

Whether a child can be born, the Empress Dowager isn't particularly concerned about that.

Prince Qi's residence already has seven sons; barring surprises, they should all be able to inherit.

Wangfu has successors; although the offspring aren't abundant, they're not few.

The Empress Dowager has no dissatisfaction.

As for the young lady's matter…

That is the son's obsession, and it is not hers.

Empress Dowager felt that whether it exists or not, it also doesn't matter.

If fate says there isn't, why still insist on seeking it?

But!!!

Since it involves the son's lifespan, this matter is no longer trivial!

Empress Dowager: Don't ask; asking is just sharpening the knife!

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