After returning to the residence, Mu Yunchen first found a stool for Mu Peiyun to sit on, and then carefully checked the entire room.

It’s not that he doesn’t trust Chen Chuhe, it’s just that this is a turbulent time, and Qingning is pregnant now.

Everything should be done with caution.

"Your Highness, are you too nervous?"

Mu Peiyun propped up her head, looked at Mu Yunchen lazily, and said with a gentle smile.

Mu Yunchen looked indifferent, stopped what he was doing, looked at Mu Peiyun and replied: "No."

But his subconscious frown betrayed him.

Mu Peiyun always felt that Mu Yunchen lived too hard and she had almost never seen him laugh heartily.

When you see him normally, even if he doesn't frown, his face always looks calm and composed.

Although he looks as calm and quiet as a chrysanthemum, he actually has a lot on his mind.

Mu Peiyun stood up and walked over to take Mu Yunchen's hand, tentatively trying to dispel his urgency.

"Your Highness, I am pregnant, not sick. This is your child, and mine as well.

I will naturally protect him and ensure my own safety.

This flood is accompanied by a plague, and your father has ordered you to crack down on corruption.

I know you are exhausted, so I want you to rest assured that I can take good care of myself.

Let's take a good rest. I've asked Sujiu and Suniang to check this room. It's safe.

Your Highness, please rest assured, okay?"

In addition to tenderness, there was also a bit of worry in Mu Peiyun's eyes. She raised her hand and slowly pushed away Mu Yunchen's frown.

"Your Highness is already a few years older than Qingning. If you keep frowning like this, you will probably get older than Qingning in the future. Then Qingning will not like you anymore."

Mu Peiyun looked at Mu Yunchen coquettishly, which made him stunned.

"Your Highness should smile more often."

Mu Yunchen took her hand in return and helped her to the bed: "Then I will definitely listen to Qingning and smile more.

I want to be a handsome old man when I get old, so Qingning will always like me."

Mu Peiyun smiled, pressed her cold thin lips against Mu Yunchen's, and snuggled in his arms.

At this point, she felt even more absurd how ridiculous the choice she made in her previous life was.

Such a brief period of peace brings an inexplicable happiness and warmth.

She just wanted to live a life like Mu Yunchen, plain and simple, opening her eyes at dawn and closing them at dusk.

No matter what, having him is enough!

The next day, Ouyang Xuan came to visit Ouyang Yue again.

Seeing that Mu Yunchen was still polite yet cold, he was reluctant to salute.

But Mu Yunchen did not blame him. Even Mu Peiyun felt a little strange. Even in the capital, no one dared to disrespect Mu Yunchen like this.

On the contrary, it was here that I met someone with courage.

Ouyang Xuan passed by the two of them, and when his eyes inadvertently swept over Mu Peiyun, they stayed there for a moment.

In just this moment, Mu Peiyun felt a little embarrassed. She covered her face and turned to ask Mu Yunchen: "Your Highness, do you see anything on my face?"

Mu Yunchen didn't care about all these things at the moment. He felt a little uncomfortable when Ouyang Xuan stared at Mu Peiyun just now.

I can appreciate your talent and your literary talent, but I cannot allow you to appreciate my woman.

Suddenly, Mu Yunchen's face began to turn bad.

Just at this moment, Chen Chuhe came over with Ouyang Yue and rescued Ouyang Xuan.

Ouyang Yue pretended to be angry and slapped Ouyang Xuan's arm, then laughed and said, "Why are you staring at the Crown Princess, kid?"

"Your Highness, Crown Princess, Xuan'er must have never seen anyone from the capital before, and was distracted by the Crown Princess's beauty, which is why he was rude."

As he spoke, Ouyang Yue winked at Ouyang Xuan and said, "Hurry up and apologize to His Highness and the Crown Princess."

Mu Yunchen felt extremely uncomfortable at the moment. He was naturally happy when someone praised his Qingning for her beauty, but he felt uncomfortable when someone stared at Qingning.

As a result, just as he was waiting for Ouyang Xuan to apologize, Ouyang Xuan turned his eyes away instead, acting as if it was none of his business.

He just bowed to Ouyang Yue and said, "Since Sister is almost well, Xuan'er will not stay here. It's time to go back to study. Goodbye."

With that said, he left without looking back.

Only a few people were left in the wind.

Mu Yunchen had never been ignored like this before, but he was hindered by Ouyang Xuan's pride as a scholar and the rumors he heard along the way.

I had to suffer this loss in silence.

Chen Chuhe and Ouyang Yue were also very embarrassed. They followed Mu Yunchen silently without saying a word.

The atmosphere finally eased a little until Bai Yu arrived.

"Your Highness, what are we going to do today? Do we need to interrogate Yan Mingshi?"

Bai Yu had already noticed something was wrong around him, but now was not the time to ask questions, so it was better to put aside his curiosity.

Speaking of business, Mu Yunchen returned to the topic, but he still remembered what happened just now.

"We can't bring him to trial yet. Our disaster relief team won't arrive until tomorrow. Please wait for now."

"Today, let's go to the Guanyin Temple."

Bai Yu looked at Chen Chuhe, and they both understood what Mu Yunchen meant.

The investigation of corruption can be put on hold; the most important things are the disaster victims and refugees.

First solve the plague, protect the people's livelihood, and then investigate the corrupt officials.

"Master Chen."

Mu Yunchen's expression became serious, and he would not tolerate any jokes at this moment.

Upon hearing this, Chen Chuhe stepped forward to accept the order.

"Call all the doctors in Fanyang County to the Guanyin Temple to assist the imperial physician I brought with me to cure this plague."

"If there are those who are timid and afraid of infection, there is no need to force them. Mobilize the troops and fully cooperate with the doctors to provide medicine and manpower."

"Make sure to save the people who are infected with the plague, and take precautions against the uninfected."

"I obey your command." Chen Chuhe accepted the order and stepped aside.

"Bai Shaoqing."

After these words were spoken, Chen Chuhe, who was standing aside, was stunned for a moment. Only then did he realize that this dignified General Bai had unexpectedly taken the position of Shaoqing of Dali Temple without him knowing when.

Bai Yu stepped forward and said, "I am here."

"If the government intervenes suddenly, there will be riots among the refugees. You should go with me and comfort them."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Soon, several people set off for the Guanyin Temple.

In the mansion, only Madam Chen and Mu Peiyun were left.

As soon as Mu Yunchen left, Lan Yi came.

Mu Peiyun looked at Ouyang Yue and explained with a somewhat anxious smile: "Madam Chen, Lan Yi is my friend."

Mu Peiyun thought that Lan Yi was the boss of a prostitute, and brothels were unholy places in the eyes of most scholarly families.

Therefore, one wondered whether Mrs. Chen would mind Lan Yi's arrival.

Although, she never cared about Lan Yi's identity as the owner of the brothel. On the contrary, she felt that life was harder for women, not to mention that someone like Lan Yi who had real skills was better than many people.

But after all, this is not the prince's mansion, and she has no right to decide anything.

Unexpectedly, Ouyang Yue was not at all what she had guessed.

What's more, Lan Yi didn't come to see her.

"You are welcome, Princess. I know Miss Lan Yi."

As he spoke, he led Lan Yi to sit aside and asked the maid to add tea for Lan Yi.

Mu Peiyun was stunned, and then he remembered that Lan Yi had said before that Fanyang Governor Chen Chuhe was trustworthy.

This makes sense, maybe they already knew each other.

Oh, maybe it’s because I’m pregnant. Pregnancy really does make people stupid for three years.

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