It's Him

"Yes!" With his command, the carriage started racing forward.

"Ah... Sister, I'm afraid I won't make it. I've let down your Xiao family, I'm sorry, my husband. I couldn't protect the child in my womb... I'm afraid I won't be able to see your brother return." Madam Song's breath was feeble, her words incoherent. "I'm afraid I won't be able to wait for your brother to come back."

"No, sister-in-law, that won't happen. You and the child in your womb will surely be safe." Xiao Xun'er tightly held her hand, tears streaming down like broken pearls.

Even if the person inside the carriage spoke, Gu Shiyan didn't spare a glance at him. She grabbed Madam Song's collar forcefully. "Don't talk nonsense. Pull yourself together. Listen, the child in your womb needs you, and your husband is on his way back. If you were to go like this, not only would the child in your womb be buried with you, but your husband would remarry within a few years. Open your eyes and see your child being born safely."

Looking at her, Gu Shiyan seemed to see herself from the past. She felt the same despair and fear, causing her body to tremble uncontrollably.

In her previous life, Madam Song died from postpartum hemorrhage, one life lost for three. She didn't know who plotted against her, causing her to collide with the Xiao family's carriage. If Madam Song were to suffer the same fate this time, the Xiao family would surely blame her for Madam Song and the child's lives, even if she was also a victim. They would still vent their anger on her.

Madam Song stared intently, her gaze unfocused, gasping for breath. "Ah... You're right. I need to safely deliver the child, and I must wait for my husband to return."

"Trust me, you and the child in your womb will be safe." Gu Shiyan snapped a golden hairpin in half. She moved swiftly and accurately, piercing the sharp end into Madam Song's acupoint.

"What are you doing? I won't allow you to harm my sister-in-law!" Xiao Xun'er thought that Gu Shiyan was going to harm Madam Song and rushed to stop her.

Suddenly, the person inside the carriage spoke, "Listen to her, she is saving a life."

Xiao Xun'er turned her head to look at him.

She was shocked, unable to close her widened eyes.

It was him...

Meanwhile, another carriage slowly passed by them. Hearing the commotion outside, Ji Beiyuan furrowed his brows. "Mingyi, go and find out what's happening."

Soon, Mingyi returned with the information. Upon hearing his words, Ji Beiyuan chuckled. Somehow, he was reminded of that fierce and ruthless yet slightly naive little sister-in-law with a hint of milk fragrance.

"She truly fears nothing. She dares to get involved in such matters and even hijack someone else's carriage."

He picked up a cup of tea from the low table and took a sip, looking at the person across from him. "Mr. Bai, what do you think of today's incident at the Chancellor Residence?"

Bai Jintang pondered for a moment and replied, "Today, the Second Prince and the Fifth Prince were both present. No matter how you look at it, the Second Prince has the highest suspicion. But a dog that bites doesn't necessarily bark."

Hearing his words, Ji Beiyuan laughed. He glanced at Mingyi and said, "Keep a close eye on Ji Beichen."

His eyes flickered slightly.

He only learned today that this Fifth Bother of his, who appeared unambitious, actually had great ambitions...

The carriage raced all the way and soon arrived at the Duke of Nation Establishing Residence.

Gu Shiyan carried Madam Song and immediately rushed out of the carriage.

Although she had just reached Madam Song's shoulder, she swiftly carried her with brisk steps.

"I have troubled you today, Master. Another day, I will personally come with my family's elders to express my gratitude." Xiao Xun'er glanced at the person inside the carriage and quickly got off as well.

"Go quickly! If there is any news from Duke of Nation Establishing Residence, remember to inform me immediately." The young man in white clothing glanced at Gu Shiyan's back and slowly lowered the carriage curtain.

The messenger had already returned to the Xiao residence.

Dowager and the Duchess had already been informed. They were about to go and pick up Madam Song when they saw Gu Shiyan rushing over while carrying Madam Song, her body covered in blood.

"Oh my goodness! My dear..." Dowager was scared out of her wits.

The Duchess also turned pale with fear.

"Where is the prepared birthing chamber? Take me there quickly." Gu Shiyan had no time to pay attention to them.

"I know, follow me quickly." Xiao Xun'er led the way.

Gu Shiyan placed Madam Song on the bed.

Dowager and the Duchess immediately rushed to drive people away.

Gu Shiyan knew that at this moment, no matter what she said, no one would believe her.

She silently stepped back.

Soon, the midwife panicked and shouted, "Something's wrong! The Madam is experiencing difficult labor and hemorrhaging."

Immediately after, the imperial physician came out of the room. "Old Madam, Duchess, it seems that heir's wife won't make it. Prepare yourselves."

"No, I don't believe it..." Dowager and the Duchess hurried forward, and Xiao Xun'er also stumbled into the birthing chamber.

All the midwives knelt on the ground.

Madam Song had already lost her breath and was barely breathing.

Dowager and the Duchess threw themselves onto her, wailing in grief.

At that moment, Gu Shiyan, who had been silent, walked to their side and said with a resounding voice, "I can save heir's wife and the child in her womb."