Hu Xiaotian dismissed everyone, leaving Huo Shengnan to clean up the aftermath while he went over to Zhou Ruiyuan. Seeing that he had something urgent to discuss, Zhou Ruiyuan accompanied him to a quiet, deserted spot. Hu Xiaotian said anxiously, "Father-in-law, the princess is ill. I've already sent someone to Fengyi Manor to bring Yutong back."
Zhou Ruiyuan's brows twitched. His daughter's pregnancy was already showing; if she entered the palace now, it would probably be impossible to conceal. That was his first concern, but then he realized that Princess Yongyang's condition must be extremely serious, or Hu Xiaotian would not be so eager to bring his daughter back. He nodded. "Make whatever arrangements you need. If there is anything you need me to do, just say the word."
Hu Xiaotian said, "I have something urgent to attend to. Once Yutong arrives, I'll have to leave. I'll be entrusting matters in the Imperial City to you, Father-in-law."
Seeing his solemn expression, Zhou Ruiyuan guessed that something momentous must have happened. He said gravely, "Go without worrying. I'll do my utmost to keep the situation here stable."
To help Qin Yutong diagnose and treat Qiqi as quickly as possible, Hu Xiaotian told her that Qiqi might be the offspring of a Fated One and Phantom. He said nothing about the possibility that Qiqi's father was Chu Yuanhai, or the relationship that might exist between Qiqi and Ji Feihua. Those matters had no bearing on her illness, and since they involved the mystery of their origins, the fewer people who knew, the better.
After examining Qiqi, Qin Yutong's brow remained furrowed. Seeing her expression, Hu Xiaotian's heart sank, and he vaguely suspected that the situation might be grim.
Qin Yutong spoke frankly. "I've never seen such an unusual constitution. Are you saying