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We just got to the ranch today, and I’m supposed to go into labor on the third day.
I still have time.
I discreetly crushed the jade pendant Wyatt
gave me. It contained a wisp of his soul. If I
crushed it, he’d know I was in trouble.
In my past life, when I went into labor, I was
going to send someone to call Wyatt back.
When the labor started, flames surrounded
me, and that’s when I knew I was pregnant
with a golden phoenix.
But a phoenix born to a non–Phoenix requires
the magical power of the Phoenix Clan to
protect it, lest the mother be burned by the
golden phoenix egg’s flames.
But Bethany and the Queen wouldn’t let me
send for help.
They tried to sweet–talk me, saying, “Prince
Wyatt is at a crucial moment fighting back
the demons. We can’t let him get distracted.
Just put up a screen and have the eldest take
care of you.“.
Wyatt’s mother was an insignificant
concubine.
He had the position he has now thanks to all
his accomplishments on the battlefield.
If he had to leave the battlefield because of
my labor, it wouldn’t look good for him.
So, I listened to them and didn’t send for my
husband.
That led to me being surrounded by the
Queen’s maids and midwives.
During labor, the Queen had complete control
and quietly swapped my egg.
This time, I won’t let them get their way!
After crushing the jade pendant, I ordered the
maid to pack our things. I wanted to get out
of there and back to the manor ASAP.
The manor was my territory. I could contact
the other Phoenix Clan royals who supported Wyatt.
Wyatt could be back by tomorrow. Then there
would be no way for the Queen to interfere.
Seeing me packing, Bethany panicked.
She immediately stopped me. “Why are you
rushing off so soon after arriving?”
I pushed her hand away without a word and
smiled. “I suddenly remembered that Wyatt’s
mom is having her vitals checked today. She’s
been unwell lately. As her daughter–in–law, I
should be there to take care of her, so Wyatt
doesn’t have to worry about home while he’s
on the battlefield.”
Bethany tried to dissuade me. “It’s just a day
or two. Queen’s here. You’re not saying she’s
more important than the Queen, are you?”
The Queen’s here to swap my egg, that’s
what!
I sneered inwardly, had the maid protect me,
ignored Bethany, and headed straight for the
carriage.
But at that moment, the Queen’s furious voice
came from behind.
“Why is the Second Princess rushing off?
Does she look down on this old woman?”
I suppressed my anxiety and smiled. “Your
Majesty is thinking too much.”
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Still, I insisted on leaving.
Anyway, everyone in the Phoenix Clan knew
that the Queen and the Second Prince were
at odds. The Phoenix King turned a blind eye
to it because of the Second Prince’s military
accomplishments.
As the maid helped me into the carriage,
Finnick rushed over.
He shouted, “Wait, sister–in–law! There’s
demonic unrest ahead. It’s best not to risk
leaving!”
I clenched my fists, my chest heaving with
anger.
There was no demon unrest in my past life.
They were causing chaos in the Phoenix Clan
territory to stop me!
Shameless!
“Ah!” Bethany shrieked, covering her mouth.
She pointed a trembling finger at my belly.
“Blood…fire…”
I followed her gaze and gasped.
I was going into labor!
Maybe I was too emotional, but I was going
into labor early.
Seeing this, the three of them were overjoyed.
The Queen’s face immediately softened. She
personally came over to help me, wanting to
take me back to the villa.
But I didn’t want to.
I finally got a second chance. How could I let
my child fall into their hands again?
I wanted to go back.
I wanted to wait for Wyatt to come back.
“Your Majesty, I don’t want to give birth in a
strange place. I want to go back. A few
demons are no match for my guards!”
I endured the pain and gestured for the maid
and guards to protect me.
Bethany and Finnick exchanged glances and
signaled to the Queen.
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The Queen said sternly, “Don’t listen to the
Second Princess. She’s about to give birth. If
anything happens on the way, don’t think I’ll
spare you, and the Great King will punish
you!”
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