"What kind of death throes must the mother face?"

"The so-called death throes represent excruciating pain, for with the mother’s demise, the Child Gu within her will struggle and die on its own. During this period, the Gu Worms writhe violently, having been hidden within for ten years, long since integrated with the mother’s body, able to detect any slight anomaly. Therefore, such heart-wrenching pain is unimaginable for us! But as long as the body is safeguarded and endured, it shouldn’t be too difficult. Unfortunately, the Child Gu within my body cannot share her burden; she must rely on herself entirely."

Everyone was concerned about Xi Yue, so no one dared to delay. That night, Jiang Xue stayed up late writing a prescription for her uncle to help condition her body, and then began the return journey, escorted by people from Xiran Island, naturally much faster than when they came by themselves.

The two elderly people, with tears in their eyes, saw off Jiang Xue and the others. Xi Yang gently approached, comforting his parents.

"Don’t worry, the children have grown up, have their own ideas, and their own principles for doing things. They will return safely."

Xi Yu turned to Xi Yang and said, "Quickly send a message to Xi Yue and Xi Yan, asking them to lend a hand when necessary, after all, she is their aunt too. They shouldn’t always just guard their little piece of land!"

Xi Yang, hearing this, looked helplessly at his old father and gave a wry smile.

If Yue’er’s place is a tiny piece of land, then what is the rest of Nanyue worth?

Talking without standing hurts nothing!

However, thinking about it, the old man might not yet know how much his grandson has expanded that little piece of land. So saying such a thing, one cannot blame him! 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Thus, Xi Yang chose to ignore the remark, nodded, and agreed.

"Alright, alright, I’ll send them a letter immediately, instructing them to do their utmost to help!"

"That’s very good!" The old man looked at his wife tenderly and said, "Alright, stop crying, if you keep on, your eyes will swell and you’ll look terrible! Let’s go, put your heart at ease, each of them is so excellent, nothing bad will happen!"

Ranran shook off Xi Yu’s arm, cursing angrily.

"You old fool, even if I look terrible, I am still your wife, and now you find me ugly? What were you doing before?"

Upon hearing this, Xi Yu’s face wrinkled like a bitter gourd. He helplessly looked at Ranran.

"Hey, my wife, when did you become so unreasonable, huh? I just pointed it out once, is this necessary? Besides, I was just worried about your eyes; why are you so ungrateful? Hmph!" After speaking, he flicked his sleeve and walked away briskly.

Ranran glared at Xi Yu’s departing figure, itching to snap her nails in frustration, but she too walked away. However, her direction was towards the stone chamber, presumably to complain to Xi Yue once more. Poor Xi Yue, even in a coma, must listen to Ranran’s nagging every day. No doubt once she wakes up, she will have a good talk with her mother.

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The destination of Jiang Xue and her group was the imperial palace of Lanyue Country, but only Jiang Xue entered the palace; Shui Yixuan remained in Beijing to handle business and gather strength in Lanyue.

This time, Jiang Xue was posing as Murong Han’s maid, because her face was too conspicuous, at least eighty percent similar to He Xiyue, so she dared not reveal herself, specially made up to look ugly, blending in among the palace maids without standing out.

Since Murong Han had not yet been granted a title, he did not have his own residence and currently lived in Moyang Palace within the imperial palace.

Unexpectedly taking a palace maid into the palace should technically go through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but as a prince, he had certain privileges, so he just informed the eunuch in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, offered some benefits, and naturally gave Jiang Xue an identity.

Before entering the palace, Murong Han once again called the nanny over to teach her palace rules to avoid mistakes. However, just on the eve of entering the palace, Shui Yixuan suddenly said.

"I think it would be more appropriate to return to the palace directly with your original identity."

Jiang Xue was taken aback, "You mean to reveal my identity directly?"

Shui Yixuan nodded: "Catching them off guard, plus, as someone who appears weak and without inner strength, they won’t take you seriously, yet you’re the most dangerous, making it the most straightforward and fastest way, saving time as well."

Murong Han, upon hearing this, was about to refuse: "No, it’s too dangerous. The complexity of the Lanyue Royal Family is by no means lesser than your Holy Dynasty’s. My return to the palace is eye-catching enough, if Xiao Xue also comes, wouldn’t it mean our every move is watched by the forces behind us?"