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XuanFei was lying on the bed as she continued bleeding. Her face was pale and her eyes were full of tears. Her hands where shaking as she pitifully pressed it on top of her abdomen.

When Xiao Lou entered the room, she was greeted by that scene.

"Mother…"

XuanFei weakly sobbed.

Looking at her precious daughter in pain, she could not help but caress her face.

"Shhh… I know… You stupid girl! Why didn't you tell mother that you are pregnant with His Highness' child? You are very stupid!"

Hearing Xiao Lou's words, XuanFei's cry intensified.

"Mother… please… save my child… save him.."

Xiao Lou sighed when she heard XuanFei's plea. She shook her head and spoke.

"Mother knows you wanted to keep this tiny life… but mother will tell you frankly. You cannot keep it.. You are not allowed to keep it.."

"WHY?! WHY CAN'T I?! THIS CHILD IN MY BELLY IS HIS HIGHNESS, XU JI AN'S CHILD!! I AM CARRYING A CHILD WITH THE BLOOD OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY!! WHY CAN'T I KEEP HIM?! WHY?!"

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The entire fiasco only happened for a couple of minutes. After Xu Fei Yi entered the hall and asked those questions, he obediently sat on the opposite side of Xu Ji An, one step higher than him and one step lower than the emperor. He only ate the pastries on his plate and did not cause any trouble. Even when XuanFei was brought away, Xu Fei Yi behaved himself.

He was sitting comfortably as he nibbled the food that he was holding. He would occasionally stare at XuanRong and wave his hand whenever their eyes meet with each other.

When XuanRong saw Xu Fei Yi waving at her, she could not help but smile and nod back at him. XuanRong's eyes twinkled when she saw the adorable face of Xu Fei Yi, unaware that she was showing a deep fondness towards him.

A few couple of tea time pa.s.sed and the Emperor decided to end the banquet. He stood up and spoke a couple of amiable words towards the envoy of the different countries especially to those who were from Jing country.

When the Emperor and the Empress started walking down the stairs, the officials and their families lowered their head and kneeled, while the Imperial Princes and Princesses half-bent their knees with the exemption of Xu Qinw.a.n.g, Xu Fei Yi, who was not required to kneel or bend his knees in front of Xu Ji Mo. The envoys from the different countries cupped their hands together to show their respect towards the monarch of Qian Zou. Only XuanRong, who was standing beside the pillar did not show any form of curtsy. Little did she know, Xu Fei Yi was silently observing her. A hidden smile was clearly showing in his eyes.

When the Emperor and the Empress was at the last part of the stairs, a light swift of shadow flew forward and touched Xu Ji Mo's cheeks.

*swis.h.!.+*

Xu Ji Mo was startled when he felt that his left cheek was grazed by a sharp object. When he turned his head, he saw a long arrow was embedded at the nearest pillar.

"a.s.sa.s.sINS!!! HURRY!! PROTECT HIS MAJESTY AND HER HIGHNESS!!!"

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