Like the servants, the Second Princess had not seen Li Chenjiao for several months. The servants could learn about Li Chenjiao's recent situation from the letters she sent back, while the little Second Princess could only hear her wet nurse calling her "Mother" from time to time.

Upon hearing Li Chenjiao's words, the Second Princess naturally recognized the familiar word "Mother" first. She tilted her head, looking somewhat puzzled, and asked, "Mother—"

The second princess's voice was soft, and since she had only just learned to speak, her pronunciation wasn't very clear, but her actions and expressions were absolutely adorable.

In an instant, a few thin tears could be seen in Li Chenjiao's eyes.

Li Chenjiao hugged the Second Princess tightly: "Oh, it's Mother. Mother has missed our Aman so much these past few months. Next time, next time let's go out and play together, okay?"

Now, the little girl only listens to half of what she's told. As soon as the word "stubborn" enters her ears, her eyes light up like stars in the sky, and her little mouth turns round.

"Okay, okay, let's go out and play together, Mother." The little girl explained very slowly.

Li Chenjiao did not urge her, but lovingly stroked the Second Princess's hair.

Qiu Hu and Granny Chen smiled as they watched this scene, their hearts warmed.

The mother and daughter cuddled together for a long time. The second princess was a lively little girl and was not shy at all. She was very close to Li Chenjiao, and soon the room was filled with the continuous laughter of the mother and daughter.

Moreover, the Second Princess laughed even louder than Li Chenjiao.

Li Chenjiao and the Second Princess ate lunch together. Li Chenjiao fed the Second Princess a small bowl of vegetable porridge. The vegetables were chopped finely by the kitchen staff, and the porridge had a slightly green color, which looked quite appetizing.

The little girl seemed to really like green. After finishing half a bowl of vegetable porridge, she let out a burp, then shyly covered her mouth with her hand, not daring to look at Li Chenjiao.

Li Chenjiao laughed heartily and pinched the little girl's nose: "Our Aman is full." She also rubbed the little girl's tummy.

The little girl instinctively flinched, but the moment her eyes met Li Chenjiao's gentle expression, she stopped flinching and smiled with her eyes crinkling.

Her mother's hands were warm, and her stomach felt better. She loved her mother.

Women are naturally prone to feeling hot when they are pregnant, but since it was October and the Second Princess was also there, Li Chenjiao did not have anyone set up an ice chest in the room. She waited for Granny Chen to take the Second Princess down for her afternoon nap before fanning herself with a fan.

Qiu Hu stepped forward and took a handkerchief to wipe the fine sweat from Li Chenjiao's forehead, but still had a smile on her face: "As per Master's instructions, Xiao Lu has already gone to invite Physician Zhou."

Li Chenjiao picked up a slice of magnolia meat, and upon hearing this, she hummed in agreement, sounding quite pleased.

Li Chenjiao is five months pregnant and her pregnancy is starting to show.

The cheongsam worn in autumn was neither too thin nor too thick, but from the side, one could still see the rise and fall of Li Chenjiao's abdomen; trying to conceal it was clearly an impossible idea.

Li Chenjiao touched her abdomen. This pregnancy was indeed not very stable, and the baby in her belly was more troublesome than when she was pregnant with the second princess.

She had only touched it subconsciously, but a long-forgotten image suddenly flashed into her mind: Granny Lin holding a baby.

Li Chenjiao knew that it was the child in her belly.

In the video, Lin Mama is seen smiling broadly, her face crinkling with wrinkles. She occasionally bends down to play with the baby in her arms, who is very well-behaved and doesn't cry much.

Li Chenjiao pressed the spot between her eyebrows, and vaguely heard Lin Mama move her lips to call out "Fourth Prince".

She was stunned for half a second, and for a moment she still couldn't react.

She thought this inexplicable ability was gradually disappearing, but unexpectedly it has reappeared now.

Li Chenjiao had to admit that she was indeed secretly relieved.

Even though the birth of this child might arouse the jealousy of the principal wife, Li Chenjiao and the second princess really needed the protection of a prince and a younger brother.

Li Chenjiao finally let go of her hand after a long while, a faint smile on her face.

After lunch, the maids cleared away the food, and soon Physician Zhou arrived. Li Chenjiao spoke in a calm tone as Physician Zhou bowed his head to take her pulse.

"These days have been tiring from the journey, and I feel quite unwell. I'll have to trouble Physician Zhou to prescribe some medicine to help with the pregnancy, otherwise I'm really not at ease. This back-and-forth travel has probably caused some harm to the baby in my belly."

Physician Zhou's hand trembled slightly as he took the pulse.

To be a physician in the Imperial Medical Academy, besides having outstanding medical skills, it was also extremely important to understand the emperor's intentions.

A thousand thoughts flashed through his mind. After taking her pulse, Physician Zhou said very respectfully, "Yes, Consort, you have been traveling and working hard. You should take medicine to prevent miscarriage for half a month. I will come to check your pulse again in half a month. In addition, Consort, you must rest and recuperate to ensure a safe pregnancy."

Li Chenjiao smiled again, her voice gentle, and nodded slightly to Physician Zhou as she spoke: "Then I will trouble Physician Zhou to take good care of me."

Physician Zhou quickly bowed and said he dared not accept such praise. Soon, Qiu Ci led him away to write a prescription for a pregnancy-stabilizing medicine.

Li Chenjiao knew in her heart whether there was a problem with her pregnancy. After Physician Zhou finished writing the prescription, Li Chenjiao gave Qiu Hu a look and let Qiu Hu see Physician Zhou out with a smile.

When Qiu Hu returned after seeing off Physician Zhou, she found her master already fast asleep on the soft couch.

The autumn rain still relentlessly beats against the windowpanes outside, but the master of the house is always undisturbed by the wind and rain and can always sleep peacefully.

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