The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 717: Panic (7)_1

Chapter 717: Chapter 717: Panic (7)_1

However, Lin Ziyin, who was riding in the carriage, didn’t hear what they said at all.

After returning to the Wang Residence, Lin Ziyin finally breathed a sigh of relief. Her heart had been aching since she saw the old lady leave today, filled with an inexplicable sense of sadness.

She didn’t know if this sadness was for Chu Suifeng, or for herself.

The Wang Residence was quiet with fewer people around, and she had just married Chu Suifeng. The entire residence was still adorned in red, making Lin Ziyin feel slightly more at ease as she took in the sight.

"Miss, the medicine is ready. You should drink it. If you don’t take the medicine, how will your body recover quickly?" In the backyard, Qingting persuaded Miss Ming while wiping away her tears.

Miss Ming remained motionless, her face turned towards the bed, keeping her current emotions a mystery.

"Miss, why are you doing this to yourself? The Prince doesn’t know about your self-abuse. You’re only hurting yourself and benefiting others. Perhaps others are secretly laughing at you." Qingting tried to convince her earnestly.

Finally, upon hearing Qingting’s words, Miss Ming moved, "You can put the medicine on the table, I’ll drink it later. For now, I need some quietness." She finally managed to speak.

Seeing that she was willing to talk, Qingting was delighted. She promptly placed the medicine on the table as per Miss Ming’s instructions and reminded her before leaving, "Miss, remember to drink the medicine while it’s still warm."

Miss Ming just nodded indifferently.

Qingting sighed and stepped out, "I’ll be next door. If you need me, call me."

She didn’t receive any response from Miss Ming. Qingting took one last look before sighing and closing the door.

In the quiet room, Miss Ming finally turned her head. If Qingting saw her at that moment, she would have been too scared to leave her side. Because right now, Miss Ming’s face was fully covered in tears, her complexion pale, even her lips devoid of blood. "Why? Why can’t I let myself go?"

Her voice choked with tears, her eyes filled with despair.

"Miss, don’t forget to take your medicine." The reminder from Qingting came from outside.

"I’ll drink it right away." Miss Ming’s voice immediately returned to normal, and everything quieted down.

She struggled off the bed, the scars on her buttocks stinging even more with her movements. But she didn’t care, as the physical pain can never outweigh the emotional torment.

Looking into the dark medicine bowl, she scoffed and threw the medicine out of the window. Then, she nonchalantly closed the window and stood silently inside the room, looking up at the ceiling. If anyone saw Miss Ming right now, they would probably be scared half to death. She looked as if she had fallen into madness.

"Madame Ming." After a long while, a hurried voice came from outside.

Miss Ming heard the sound but had no desire to respond.

"What do you want with Miss?" It was Qingting, who had heard the sound and came out.

"Our lady’s illness has relapsed, and we beg Madam Ming to find a doctor for her." The maid outside was pleading, her voice tinged with tears.

Miss Ming, who has managed the backyard for many years and has devoted herself to Chu Suifeng, knew who the visitor was just by hearing the voice.

"Our Miss is not well; you should go to the front yard and find Butler Bai." Qingting rudely refused.

"Madam Ming." The maid raised her voice, "Butler Bai is very busy. He doesn’t have the time to look after our mistress."

Hearing the sadness in the voice made Miss Ming’s heart sour, but it wasn’t for the maid, but for herself. "Come in."

Qingting outside was taken aback, glaring at the young maid.

The maid, however, didn’t mind Qingting’s hostile look and pushed the door open directly.

After the maid entered, Miss Ming was already lying back on the bed. "I’m not feeling well, and I can’t help you. The residence has a royal princess; you should find her maids to handle it."

After saying those words, she seemed almost as if she were asleep on the bed, not moving at all.

The maid left with just those words, feeling somewhat dissatisfied. But when she saw the bowl of medicine on the bedside table, she thanked Miss Ming and hurried out.

"These people, they ridicule Miss normally but when trouble arises they remember her kindness." Qingting complained on behalf of Miss Ming. "But it’s wasted effort. The princess isn’t even in the residence."

"Why isn’t the princess in the residence?" Miss Ming suddenly asked.

"The old lady from Marquis Residence has passed away. The Prince has gone to pay his respects with the princess. They probably haven’t come back yet." Qingting answered.

"The old lady has passed? The Prince must be very sad." Miss Ming murmured to herself.

"The old lady was unconscious for several days before she passed away. The Prince was well prepared. But I heard that the old lady has always been urging the princess to give the Prince a son. She probably wasn’t at peace when she left." Qingting sighed, "The Prince just got married. How would there be a child? The old lady’s wish couldn’t be fulfilled. But in my opinion, it’s only a matter of time before there’s a prince in the residence."

A prince? A child? Miss Ming’s head went blank at those words. She froze! Panic set in her heart!

If Lin Ziyin were to give birth to a child, she would have no chance left. The thought of Chu Suifeng happily holding their child and chatting with Lin Ziyin caused her heart to ache so much that she could hardly breathe.

News of the You Residence being seized spread quickly throughout Feng City. Mrs. You quickly received the news. Upon learning that her parents and brother along with his wife, and everyone else in the You Residence had been arrested, she fainted in her panic.