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Chapter 5323: Serious

"It's always right to be prepared."

Crown Prince Mo readily nodded. "I'll dispatch a hundred Purple Forest Guards for your use first. And I'll have the city defense camp patrol around your home."

"On your wedding day, it should be foolproof."

Third Young Master Fu nodded repeatedly. "My gratitude cannot be expressed, but it will be remembered."

Crown Prince Mo rolled his eyes at him, annoyed. "It's just a small matter."

"Sister-in-law, I saw a new jewelry shop opened next door. Let's go browse. And while we're at it, let's get a gold necklace for my unborn little nephew."

The two men immediately looked at them with hopeful eyes.

Princess Wushuang raised her head and snorted. "You men can stay here and continue drinking tea. We'll be back soon."

"Wifey."

So heartless! His wife just left him, arm-in-arm with Princess Wushuang. The two men stared at each other, then silently picked up their teacups and started pouring water.

After Qiao Mu and Princess Wushuang stepped out, Qiao Mu whispered to her, "Has that Miss Bao been troubling you again?" She had wanted to ask Princess Wushuang about these private girl talks for a long time, but it was awkward with the two men present.

Princess Wushuang quickly shook her head. "Sister-in-law, rest assured, that Miss Bao, she can't bully me."

Qiao Mu nodded. Thinking about it, it made sense. Princess Wushuang was a Divine Realm expert; how could she possibly be bullied by the powerless Miss Bao? It was just her own concern clouding her judgment.

Qiao Mu looked back at Wushuang, her expression serious. "But speaking of which, that Miss Bao, who faints at the drop of a hat, would actually be safer staying at home."

"How so?" Princess Wushuang's lips twitched. She had a feeling the little Crown Princess wasn't going to say anything good next.

As expected, the little Crown Princess said with a serious and solemn expression, "Her habit of fainting at any moment is quite difficult to treat."

"Think about it, if she's at home and falls to the ground, at least there are servants to help her up, and a doctor willing to come and see her."

"But what if she faints on the street one day, or at the entrance of some... establishment? What then?"

"If she's picked up by a brothel, wouldn't she have to shave her head and become a nun, or simply bash her head against a pillar and die?"

Princess Wushuang stifled an urge to burst out laughing, but then a shriek of exasperation came from behind them. "You, what did you say?"

Princess Wushuang visibly stiffened at the sound. She turned around, concealing the astonishment in her eyes, and stared at the newcomer with a calm, unruffled expression.

Meanwhile, Madam Lin, the head of the Lin family, avoided pedestrians and secretly made her way to the back gate of Prince Zheng's residence early that morning, wiping away sweat. After a long wait, the side gate was opened, and she was let in.

Madam Lin paced restlessly in the side hall. Not until she heard footsteps outside the side hall did Madam Lin stop, turning around with a beaming, apologetic smile. She stepped forward, grasping a woman's hand. "Cousin, I've finally seen you. These past days, your younger sister has been so worried. I tried to visit you several times, but the gatekeeper said you were ill."

Madam Liang covered her mouth and coughed softly a few times.

Madam Lin, her eyes flickering slightly, smiled and helped her to a seat. "Cousin, are you well?"

"I'm well."

"Madam Lin, please sit," Madam Liang nodded. "What is your intention in coming here? Please speak plainly."