When everyone rushed out after hearing the sound, there was no one outside. The quiet corridor seemed as if nothing had happened.
Seeing Wei Sheng and the others return with solemn expressions, Chu Qing's face also darkened.
They had been negligent. They never expected that someone would eavesdrop on them here.
If the person was from Xiliang and understood the meaning of their words... then everyone present would be in danger.
If the person was not from Xiliang...
Who else could it be?
Just as Chu Qing was at a loss, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen. Her face turned pale as she instinctively covered it with her hand.
Everyone had been looking at Chu Qing, waiting for her decision. Therefore, her sudden discomfort naturally caught everyone's attention.
Wu Ya instinctively stepped forward immediately to check.
Seeing Wu Ya approaching, Chu Qing obediently stretched out her wrist, then lowered her eyes, showing no emotion.
"Princess Consort, don't worry. You're just over - tired and haven't harmed the fetus," Wu Ya said gently after feeling her pulse, relieved.
He thought that even though the princess consort had said such cold - hearted words just now, in fact, she should still be reluctant.
Seeing everyone looking at her warily, Chu Qing suddenly remembered her past life. A group of juniors had also been like this, seemingly in awe of her.
Thinking of this, she sighed softly and said, "You all... go back and rest first. I'll stay alone for a while."
Everyone glanced at each other. Seeing that she really just wanted to be alone, they had no choice but to take their leave.
Only Chu Zhan, before leaving, made sure several times that Chu Qing was really okay before turning to leave.
"Does Your Highness want some water?" Lu Luo asked softly as she helped Chu Qing sit down on the edge of the couch.
Lu Luo had changed a lot since they set out.
Seeing all that her mistress had gone through, Lu Luo was only filled with heartache. But she really had no way to help, so she could only try her best not to let her mistress worry about her.
"No need. If I'm thirsty, I can pour it myself. You don't need to wait on me here. I have arms and legs and can take care of some things myself. So, you can also leave. I want to take a nap," Chu Qing said with a lazy look as she closed her eyes before she even finished speaking.
Seeing that her mistress was still concerned about her and told her to rest even in such a state, Lu Luo felt a warm feeling in her heart. At the same time, she felt even more heartache for her. But after all, she was just a little maid. She couldn't say anything or do anything. In order to let her mistress rest in peace, Lu Luo had no choice but to leave.
After Lu Luo left, Chu Qing, who had gently closed her eyes, suddenly opened them. There was no trace of the previous lethargy.
She just couldn't help but wonder what was going on with Wei Ying at this moment! So, she must try to sneak into the City Lord's Mansion tonight.
After everything was ready, Chu Qing neatly climbed out of the window.
She didn't look like a pregnant woman at all.
And it was only when she landed on the ground that Chu Qing herself realized it.
She smiled silently and then disappeared into the darkness.
Since it was her first time moving around at night in Chuanzhou City, she had to avoid the sentinels while looking for a safe way to get into the City Lord's Mansion.
Just as she was concentrating on her search, she sensed that someone seemed to be following her.
Chu Qing's face darkened and she quickened her pace.
But the person also quickened their pace, always keeping that short distance from her.
When passing a corner, Chu Qing turned and immediately stopped.
Sure enough, the person bumped into her.
When she saw the person's face, Chu Qing was a bit surprised.
She originally thought it was Wei Zhi and the others who had noticed her sneaking out and had followed her worriedly. But it turned out to be...
Nian Chu?
Seeing that the person showed no hostility and gave an embarrassed smile, Chu Qing whispered, "Why are you following me, sir?"
Afraid of being discovered, Chu Qing didn't show her original appearance.
Hearing this, Nian Chu grinned and said, "I'm just a bit worried seeing a young lady walking alone on the road."
Chu Qing curled her lips. "No need. We don't know each other. I'm just out... for a walk. You don't need to follow me."
"Okay," Nian Chu actually agreed directly.
Chu Qing raised her eyebrows, said nothing more, and turned to leave.
But she didn't go far before stopping again. Then she turned back, annoyed. "I told you not to follow me!"
Nian Chu smiled and then said seriously, "I'm not following the young lady. It just so happens that I'm also taking this road. The young lady can't stop me from walking, can she?"
Chu Qing was so angry that she laughed instead. After sizing up the surrounding environment, she lightly leaped onto the roof.
Sure enough, Nian Chu also followed.
"Tell me, what's your intention in following me?" By now, Chu Qing had lost her patience and her words were naturally cold.
She had managed to sneak out, but there was a tail following her!
Nian Chu scratched the back of his head lightly and said, "I wonder where the young lady is going so late at night?"
The person didn't answer her question but instead boldly asked what she was going to do.
Chu Qing squinted her eyes, suddenly moved closer to the person, and said with a curled lip, "I'm going to meet my lover. Do you still want to follow?"
Hearing this, Nian Chu's face stiffened, but he quickly regained his smile and said, "Then I'd better follow."
"???"
Chu Qing was so angry at Nian Chu's shameless answer that her liver trembled. She could only glare at him and say, "If you keep following me, I'll kill you to silence you!"
As she said this, Chu Qing deliberately emitted a cold killing intent.
But Nian Chu was like a piece of dog - skin plaster, still smiling. "The young lady is pregnant and still going to meet her lover. I wonder which young master has such charm."
Hearing the person's words, Chu Qing's body stiffened. Then she stepped back a few steps warily with a guarded look on her face.
"How do you know... that I'm pregnant?"
Nian Chu looked mysterious and said, "The secret of heaven must not be revealed."
"You...!"
This little brat! Why is he so annoying!
And... who on earth is he?
He had looked so sickly in the Fengyue Villa before, but it turned out that he was... pretending to be weak to deceive others?
But after all, the person had never shown any hostility towards her from beginning to end. Chu Qing sighed softly and then said seriously, "I'm going to the City Lord's Mansion. If you don't want to die, then let's part ways here. I appreciate your kindness."
"The City Lord's Mansion?" Nian Chu was a bit surprised. Then he stepped forward and said, "Then I definitely can't let you go alone. Hu Yan Longchang in the City Lord's Mansion is no ordinary person. If the young lady accidentally falls into his hands, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Seeing Nian Chu's serious face, Chu Qing frowned slightly.
Wasn't this guy a homosexual?
Why was he so concerned about a girl he had just met?
Just as Chu Qing was thinking carefully, Nian Chu continued, "If the young lady is in a bad mood, I can accompany the young lady to chat."
Chu Qing glanced at him out of the corner of her eye and said indifferently, "How do you know I'm in a bad mood?"
"One can tell from your face," Nian Chu shrugged.
Seeing that the person really seemed to want to have a long conversation with her, but she really didn't have the time to deal with him, Chu Qing's eyes moved. Then she tried to jump over Nian Chu and run away.
But before she could take a step, she was blocked by Nian Chu.
"What on earth do you want to do!"
"Chat with the young lady and look at the moon."
"..."
In the end, Chu Qing couldn't out - stubborn him. She had no choice but to sit on the roof and chat about life philosophy with this...
Handsome man.
Thinking of this, Chu Qing felt like howling at the sky.
What is all this!
Why did she come out in the middle of the night to chat with a strange...
Oh no, a man she had only met once!
If he hadn't always said that he liked men, Chu Qing would have almost suspected that he had feelings for her.
"Does the young lady have a sweetheart?"