Chapter 93

He was a slender middle-aged man with regular features and simple clothes, but his eyes held a hidden desire.

The man walked directly to Shen Zheng and stood beside him.

Shen Zheng introduced to Shen Qingnian: "This is Dr. Xu, a very famous medical expert whom I found for you. The prescription for assisted conception was also prescribed by Dr. Xu."

In the coming days, I will find a way to send Doctor Xu to the palace, where he will deliver your baby. Later in your pregnancy, Doctor Xu will be able to determine the sex of the child.

This Doctor Xu was not from the capital; he had been invited from the border at great expense. Fortunately, Zheng'er was at the border. If it weren't for Zheng'er, he wouldn't have been able to find out about Doctor Xu, and Shen Qingnian wouldn't have gotten pregnant so quickly.

Upon hearing that Doctor Xu could diagnose the sex of a child, Shen Qingnian's eyes lit up slightly. She stood up and bowed to Shen Zheng, saying, "Thank you, Father."

Shen Zheng waved his hand: "You and I are father and daughter, there's no need to worry about these things. After you return to the palace, take good care of your health and give birth to your eldest son safely. If it's a princess, you should hurry up and get pregnant again."

Shen Qingnian considered him nothing more than a pawn. If this child wasn't the eldest son, she would have to get pregnant again immediately. With Doctor Xu, who was knowledgeable in medicine, watching over things in the palace, he would feel much more at ease.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian did not resist under duress, but obediently replied, "Your daughter will obey Father's orders."

If this child is not her firstborn, she will try to conceive a second child as soon as possible. She knows that doing so is not good for her health, but she has no other choice.

The longer the concubine is controlled by Shen Zheng, the more dangerous it will be. The best way is to give birth to the eldest son as soon as possible and leave the capital.

Seeing how obedient she was, Shen Zheng smiled and said, "Qing Nian, don't worry. Doctor Xu's medical skills are superb. He will definitely take good care of your health."

Doctor Xu understood and bowed to Shen Qingnian, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

"I will place Doctor Xu in the Imperial Hospital," Shen Zheng instructed, waving to Doctor Xu as he spoke.

Doctor Xu understood and withdrew, leaving only Shen Qingnian and Shen Zheng in the study.

Shen Qingnian stroked her flat stomach and pleaded, "Father, please let me see my aunt again. If I give birth to a healthy baby boy, that will be fine. But if it's a princess, I don't know when I'll see my aunt again."

She was going to see her aunt, who was now pregnant, and she could also tell her about her future plans.

When Shen Zheng heard that she was going to see Aunt Liu, he immediately frowned and said with a hint of pressure, "Qing Nian, you are newly pregnant and it is not convenient for you to see Aunt Liu. You can go see Aunt Liu another time when you have the opportunity."

This is a critical moment; we cannot afford to make any mistakes.

Shen Qingnian had expected Shen Zheng's refusal. She said softly, "Father, Aunt is not well. I don't know when I will be able to see Aunt again."

"My aunt will worry if she can't see her daughter. If her old illness relapses, it might cause trouble for my father. My daughter isn't safe in the palace either; something might go wrong..."

Her words contained a hidden threat, which made Shen Zheng angry, but then his anger subsided.

Shen Qingnian cares so much about Aunt Liu, which shows that the two have a deep relationship. So he is not worried that Aunt Liu will be reluctant to leave after giving birth. Thinking about it this way, it is a good thing.

Shen Zheng sighed and said, "Since you want to see me, then I agree. Go change your clothes and leave through the back door with the steward."

Gratitude appeared in Shen Qingnian's eyes. She bowed to Shen Zheng and then hurriedly left the study.

She took Xiaoju back to her pre-marriage room, changed her clothes there, and then took a carriage to Aunt Liu's place.

Aunt Liu hadn't seen Shen Qingnian for three months, and she was very happy to see him again. She held Shen Qingnian's hand tightly.

During this period of time, Aunt Liu has been taking good care of her health. Now her complexion is rosy and she is much healthier. Her voice is also much stronger. She is obviously much better than she was three months ago.