Madam Qin lingered, giving many instructions before reluctantly leaving at Qi Tianming's urging.
"Zhenzhen, are you leaving too? We'll escort you," Madam Qin said.
"Mother and Father may leave. Your daughter will stay with Eldest Sister for a while longer," Qi Zhenzhen replied.
Madam Qin was pleased. "Very well, then you stay and talk with Mingzhu. Don't just focus on her emotions; don't tire yourself out either."
"Yes, Mother," Qi Zhenzhen said.
Madam Qin quickened her pace to catch up with Qi Tianming, and faint voices drifted back, "Zhenzhen doesn't hold grudges and treats Mingzhu exceptionally well. I will dote on her just as much as Mingzhu in the future."
Qi Zhenzhen chuckled lightly, and Qi Mingzhu sighed, "This is truly for the best."
Yes, it was for the best. Yun Shi was now living a stable life, and Hong Dou was by her side.
Luo Wanqing came to examine Qi Mingzhu's pulse. Her condition was better than she had anticipated. "Take your medicine on time, maintain a cheerful mood, and rest in bed for seven days. You'll be fine! You must firmly believe that you are well, the baby is well, and both of you are safe."
Qi Mingzhu nodded.
"I thought I would have to stay here overnight, but it seems that's not necessary. Let's go, I'll escort you back," Luo Wanqing said to Qi Zhenzhen.
Upon hearing this, Qi Mingzhu tried to get up. Luo Wanqing glared at her. "I haven't left yet, and you're already disregarding my words? Bed rest, bed rest, don't you understand? If you can't do as I say, then there's no point in taking the medicine either."
"Alright, alright. My Eldest Sister is just grateful to you. When you said you were leaving, it was an instinctive reaction to get up and see you off," Qi Zhenzhen said. "Eldest Sister, lie down properly. I'll escort the Crown Princess for you. Remember everything the Crown Princess said; don't be careless."
Qi Mingzhu knew Luo Wanqing meant well and wasn't upset at all. "Then, once I'm better, I'll go thank the Crown Princess."
Fusu, being quick-witted, sent a young maid to inform the Young Prince's Wife and the Princess.
The Princess and the Young Prince's Wife arrived in a timely manner and thanked Luo Wanqing profusely, also preparing generous gifts. Luo Wanqing did not refuse them, implicitly agreeing to the Princess's arrangement for the gifts to be delivered to Bai Cao Tang.
The Princess then spoke kindly to Qi Zhenzhen, inviting her to visit the Prince's Mansion often. She subtly hinted that Qi Mingzhu would soon be officially recognized, asking Qi Zhenzhen not to mind the difference in their statuses.
After leaving the Prince's Mansion, Luo Wanqing spoke indifferently, "If you ask me, this Princess is truly seasoned and adaptable. She handles matters quite beautifully."
"She simply made an accurate judgment on what would be most beneficial to the Prince's Mansion! Regarding Lu Jingning's matter, if they had covered it up, she would still be part of the Prince's Mansion. However! The Princess is inherently cautious and dares not take risks. What if Lu Jingning were to do something unexpected again?" Qi Zhenzhen said.
"Speaking of which, your Eldest Sister benefits the most," Luo Wanqing said. "Earlier, she was so aloof, never paying attention to anyone else. This transformation now is your painstaking effort, isn't it?"
"The credit cannot be attributed to me. She herself has come to terms with things. If she hadn't, no matter how much I said, it would have been useless," Qi Zhenzhen said with a smile. "After all, she isn't inherently wicked. Once some matters are clarified, things will be better."
Luo Wanqing smiled. "Yes, her heart isn't bad. When she encounters the right opportunity, she will always change."
"How long are you staying here this time?" Qi Zhenzhen changed the subject.