Yu Jingchen's heart was pounding out of his chest, and Nan Zhiyue was still shaken.
"It's okay... don't be afraid," Yu Jingchen quickly pulled her into his embrace, holding and comforting her.
Nan Zhiyue hugged Yu Jingchen back. It was close... so close. The baby... Nan Zhiyue touched her lower abdomen. She had almost lost him.
"It's alright, be good, don't be scared," Yu Jingchen knew Nan Zhiyue must have been greatly frightened. How could he not understand how precious this child was to her?
"Investigate!" Yu Jingchen didn't believe this was an accident. How could there be such a problem with the swing just now? Besides, he hadn't used much force, and the rope shouldn't have broken.
"Yes!" Xing Lai had also been so scared that he almost couldn't breathe.
"It was my negligence, I'm sorry for scaring you," Yu Jingchen felt somewhat guilty. If he hadn't taken Nan Zhiyue out, this would never have happened.
"It's alright..." Nan Zhiyue knew it wasn't Yu Jingchen's fault. She had seen clearly these past few days that no matter what problem she had, he would apologize and take the blame.
"Let's go, I'll take you inside and then we'll call for the imperial physician," Yu Jingchen feared Nan Zhiyue might have issues.
"Mm," Nan Zhiyue also became cautious after understanding her physical condition, so she followed Yu Jingchen back into the room. The imperial physician soon arrived, the same one as before, which would be much more convenient.
"Your Majesty, the Empress has been startled, her fetal condition is unstable, and coupled with her worries these past few days, her body... truly cannot bear it. I beg Your Majesty and the Empress to make a decision soon," the imperial physician added.
Nan Zhiyue's face turned pale upon hearing this, and Yu Jingchen's brows furrowed.
"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyue looked at Yu Jingchen with fear and concern.
"It's alright, don't worry, I'm here," Yu Jingchen comforted her, but as he looked at the imperial physician again, a thoughtful glint flashed in his eyes.
"You may withdraw for now," Yu Jingchen said nothing more.
"Your Majesty..." the imperial physician seemed to want to say something, but was stopped by a glare from Yu Jingchen.
"Get out!" Yu Jingchen lost his patience.
"Yes..." the imperial physician dared not speak further and left almost scrambling away.
"It's alright, don't take it to heart. As long as Yun'er is well, the child will be well too. So, Yun'er, you must be happy, okay?" Yu Jingchen consoled her.
"Okay," Nan Zhiyue replied.
Yu Jingchen coaxed Nan Zhiyue to rest, but she couldn't sleep. Before long, Xing Lai returned with the investigation results.
However... Xing Lai looked at Nan Zhiyue in Yu Jingchen's arms and hesitated, unsure if he should speak.
"Does Yun'er want to hear?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
"Yes, I want to hear." Nan Zhiyue was filled with lingering fear. Moreover... the child was her bottom line. Anyone who harmed her child, she... would make them pay with her life.
"Then speak directly," Yu Jingchen looked at Xing Lai.
"Yes... your servant has had people investigate. The rope of the swing was deliberately cut. And... today, only the Second Princess approached that area," Xing Lai said.
Yu Jingchen's brows knitted tightly, and he then heard Xing Lai continue, "Not only that, but the incident at the hunting ground last time also seems to involve the Second Princess. That cat... she deliberately carried it there, and she had met with Concubine Jing."