Xu Jinxin felt that although Su Xian was a woman of the inner chambers, she shouldn't hold Xiao Yi back.
In the cruel struggle for the throne, Su Xian at least needed to survive until the end.
Therefore, as soon as Xu Jinxin heard that Su Xian had been tricked, she immediately offered to accompany her.
Coaxing and pulling, Xu Jinxin led Su Xian in exercising for a while.
Su Xian was very awkward at first, but under the guidance of Duoduo, Xu Jinxin, and the others, she gradually relaxed.
"Mother, will you exercise with us every day from now on?"
Duoduo was sweating profusely from running, her eyes sparkling.
Su Xian agreed dotingly, "Alright, but you cannot despise your mother for being slow."
Duoduo nodded cheerfully, "I won't!"
After their workout, they each returned to their rooms to wash up and change.
Following her exercise, Duoduo went to attend her lessons with Li Jin.
Halfway through the class, Xiao Yi came over.
"Father!" Duoduo stood up and bowed to Xiao Yi.
"Rise," Xiao Yi waved his hand at Duoduo.
Duoduo stood up, her eyes full of questions. "Father, do you have something to discuss with my teacher? I will step out first."
Saying this, Duoduo prepared to leave.
"I am here for you," Xiao Yi's words made Duoduo stop in her tracks.
Duoduo looked curious.
"Is there something you need my help with, Father?"
The corners of Xiao Yi's lips curled up at Duoduo.
"Father wants you to go and treat someone's illness."
Duoduo tilted her little head.
"What illness do they have? Where are they?"
A smile appeared on Xiao Yi's face.
"You agree without even asking who the person is?"
Duoduo smiled obediently and replied, "Since Father came to tell me in person, it means this person is an acquaintance of yours."
"And since this person could make Father step forward personally, it means their illness is not simple."
"What I need to know is, can I cure their illness?"
After saying this, Duoduo looked quietly at Xiao Yi.
Xiao Yi nodded in great satisfaction.
"Not bad. Your analysis is entirely correct."
"This person is Princess Consort Rui..."
Then, Xiao Yi relayed all the information he knew to Duoduo.
Duoduo furrowed her brows as she listened to Xiao Yi finish.
"Father, why do you want to save her?"
"Didn't the royal physicians already provide a treatment plan?"
"Besides, I remember that Prince Rui is your rival!"
Duoduo puffed out her cheeks, showing her reluctance to help.
Xiao Yi's eyes were full of understanding.
As expected, he had guessed that Duoduo would have a way to save the child in Princess Consort Rui's womb.
Xiao Yi rubbed his right hand with his left.
"The enemy of an enemy can also become an ally."
"Furthermore, we aren't helping for nothing."
Xiao Yi winked at Duoduo. "You forgot, you are still missing a piece of..."
Duoduo blinked, and it suddenly dawned on her.
"Father, it's because of that jade pendant!"
Xiao Yi shook his head. "Incorrect! We are doing this for the royal bloodline!"
Duoduo blinked again and gave Xiao Yi an obedient smile.
"Yes, Father, I understand!"
"Father, when do I leave? Is Princess Consort Rui far away?"
"Not too far. It takes about half a day on horseback." After speaking, Xiao Yi looked at Li Jin beside them.
"I will have to trouble you to take Duoduo there."
Li Jin cupped his hands in a salute. "Rest assured, Your Highness."
Xiao Yi nodded. "You two should set off right now. Yunxiao will meet you there."
"If there is anything you don't understand, Yunxiao will tell you."
Duoduo nodded. "Then please let Mother know about this, Father."
"Alright," Xiao Yi agreed. "Remember, do only what you are capable of. If it truly cannot be done, then give up. Do not force it."
"I have told you before, no matter what happens, put your own safety first!"
Duoduo nodded vigorously.
"Father, your daughter remembers!"
Xiao Yi waved his hand, watching Li Jin swiftly lead Duoduo away.
Originally, he had wanted to take Duoduo there himself.
However, he looked down at his own legs.
Xiao Yi's hands, resting on his knees, gently stroked them.
No rush!
He had already waited for so long; he didn't need to rush this moment!
Li Jin and Duoduo shared a horse and galloped out of the city.
Duoduo's whereabouts soon reached the ears of certain people.
However, it did not attract much attention.
Their focus was solely on Xiao Yi.
Duoduo was merely a child; perhaps she was just being playful.
As for Li Jin, his identity was merely Duoduo's teacher.
A pedantic, poor scholar!
Li Jin rode furiously with Duoduo without stopping, except for a brief pause halfway to buy some food and drinks.
By the afternoon, Li Jin arrived at the place Xiao Yi had mentioned.
Yunxiao was waiting at the intersection. When he saw Li Jin bringing Duoduo, he was taken aback for a moment.
"Yunxiao, where is Princess Consort Rui?" Duoduo didn't waste any time and cut straight to the chase.
"Princess Consort Rui is at one of her manors. This subordinate will take you there right now."
Yunxiao bowed to Duoduo and Li Jin.
"Where is Prince Rui? Shouldn't I go see him first?" Duoduo was a bit curious.
"Prince Rui has already traveled to the capital overnight. Due to her health, Princess Consort Rui needs to rest here for a few days before proceeding to the capital."
Yunxiao relayed the information he had gathered to Duoduo.
Duoduo revealed a surprised expression.
"Prince Rui actually left Princess Consort Rui behind and went to the capital alone?"
"Yes. If it weren't for this, this subordinate wouldn't have been able to see Princess Consort Rui so easily."
When Yunxiao came, he had also thought it would take quite an effort.
Unexpectedly, by the time he arrived, he realized that the convoy he had encountered halfway was actually Prince Rui's convoy.
"This is Princess Consort Rui's dowry manor. Princess, you will have to go in alone later. Are you afraid?"
Yunxiao was somewhat worried.
Duoduo shook her head. "Not afraid."
She was here to help Princess Consort Rui. If Princess Consort Rui dared to do anything to her...
Duoduo believed that her father would not let the matter rest.
Moreover, with Li Jin and Yunxiao around, Duoduo wasn't afraid at all.
Duoduo tilted her head.
When did she become so brave?
Li Jin took a bamboo whistle from his pocket and handed it to Duoduo.
"If you are in danger, blow this."
Duoduo took a look and carefully tucked it into her sleeve.
As they spoke, the three of them arrived in front of a courtyard.
At the door, an old woman was waiting.
When she saw Li Jin and Duoduo, she was visibly startled for a moment before curtsying.
"Excuse me, is this the doctor that the Prince of Pingyang mentioned could save our Princess Consort?"
Without waiting for Yunxiao to speak, Li Jin nodded. "Yes."
"Please follow this servant."
Li Jin shot Yunxiao a glance. He held Duoduo's hand and followed the old woman into the backyard.
In the center of the main room in the backyard stood a folding screen.
As Li Jin entered the room, he noticed several heavy breathing sounds within.
There was an ambush in the room!
