After hearing what the Fourth Prince said, Chunliu walked up to him and greeted him, saying, "Your Highness, the Princess Consort also meant the same thing. Before you returned, she had already decided to have Doctor Zhou administer the medicine to Princess Niu."

Fourth Master nodded and said to Nianxue, "Quickly give her the medicine to bring down her fever. Doctor Zhou, also hurry up and prepare the remaining medicine."

After Nianxue fed Lanqin the half-finished medicine, Doctor Zhou called her to prepare more, and everyone else was sent away to do their own work. Fourth Master sat by Lanqin's bedside, constantly adjusting the ice pack.

Gradually, after being given the fever-reducing medicine a second time, Lanqin's forehead gradually became less hot, and the flush on her face subsided somewhat, but she still hadn't woken up and remained dazed.

Doctor Zhou didn't dare to go back. He, Fourth Master, and Nianxue stayed with Lanqin, while Xicha and Ziran would occasionally come in to bring tea to the three people in the room.

By the time of Hai Shi (9-11 PM) on that day, Lanqin's fever had finally completely subsided, but she was still very weak. Because she had been burning up all day and hadn't eaten anything, even her lips were wrinkled.

The Fourth Prince ordered Nianxue to bring a bowl of water, and he personally dipped a towel in the water and wiped it on Lanqin's lips. This was the first time that Nianxue and the other maids had ever seen the Fourth Prince serve someone. Although the princess had often been "unruly" in front of him before, she had never been served by the Fourth Prince before.

Seeing Fourth Master carefully moisturizing Lanqin's lips, Nianxue felt a little less distressed by the impending disappearance of the "child."

Doctor Zhou instructed Nianxue to give her the medicine that could cause a miscarriage starting tomorrow. If all goes well, bleeding should be seen the day after tomorrow. Seeing that Lanqin's fever had subsided, Fourth Master told Doctor Zhou to go back first, while he himself stayed with Lanqin, showing no intention of leaving.

"My lord, you haven't had your dinner yet. Let me prepare some for you." Nianxue was no longer as resistant to the Fourth Prince's decision as she had been at the beginning. She felt very sorry for the princess after suffering all day. She also thought that if the child was kept and an unhealthy child was born, the princess's later life would be shrouded in darkness.

"Make some noodles, I don't have much of an appetite, but I'm really hungry," Fourth Master ordered.

After Nianxue left, the Fourth Prince sat alone on the edge of Lanqin's bed. He silently looked at the little princess who had been analyzing Kangxi's decisions in front of him just yesterday. How could she have fallen ill so suddenly in just one day!

He picked up the hand that was hanging over the edge of the bed and said softly, "Lan'er, believe me, we will definitely have a healthy and intelligent child." After saying that, he put the hand down, walked out of the bedroom, and went to the main room outside.

"Come here, all of you! I have something to say! Call everyone outside in too!" Fourth Master walked to the main couch with his hands behind his back and sat down.

After Nianxue summoned Granny Wang from the gatehouse, Uncle Li, and Niu Baoquan from the kitchen to the main room, the Fourth Prince glanced at them and solemnly said, "After Lanqin wakes up, if she asks anything, you all say it's because she's weak from a high fever. Especially remember what Doctor Zhou said. Don't let her know a single word! If anyone lets anything slip, they won't be allowed to stay in the Fourth Prince's residence. Do you all understand?"

Everyone answered in unison, "Yes!", and then Nianxue stepped forward and said, "Sister Chunliu from the Fujin's quarters already knows, and this servant is worried..."

"I will speak with the Fujin myself and tell her that her people must not utter a single word, especially not Doctor Zhou." Fourth Master waved his hand to stop Nianxue from continuing. He had already thought of this and was about to go to the main courtyard. "Nianxue, go in and take good care of her. I'll be right back!"

After saying that, Fourth Master didn't even bother with dinner and headed straight for the main courtyard.

After Chunliu returned to the main courtyard, she told the Fujin (wife) everything about the Fourth Prince's decision. After listening to her explanation, the Fujin put down her silver chopsticks and lost all appetite for the dishes that Li Mama had prepared.

"Take everything away." The princess picked up a handkerchief from the side and wiped her mouth.

"Madam, to be honest, this Lady Niu isn't very lucky. She got pregnant, but she couldn't keep it." Chunliu couldn't help but say this when she saw that Madam Niu didn't show any joy after hearing her story, hoping that her words would make Madam Niu happy.

"If the master is willing to give up his child for her, tell me, what is there for me to be happy about?" The wife's expression clearly became even more displeased.

Chunliu was speechless. After giving her a wink, Li Mama beckoned to Xiahe and Qiuchan at the door. After the two maids cleared away the dinner, Li Mama personally handed a cup of tea to the Fujin, who was sitting in a chair.

"Princess, no matter what, it's a blow to Niu Shi that she couldn't keep the child!" said Granny Li meaningfully.

"Granny, she might make me even more uncomfortable than Li Shi. Fortunately, Honghui is already eight years old, and he is smart and eager to learn, and is deeply loved by the master. In a few years, when the master establishes an heir, I won't be able to worry about him anymore." The Fujin raised her hand to smooth the pearl flower beside her forehead.

Just as Granny Li was about to say something more, she suddenly heard greetings from outside the house. A short while later, the Fourth Master arrived at the main house door.

When the Fourth Prince arrived, the Princess Consort immediately stood up and went to greet him, asking, "How is Sister Niu doing? Has Your Highness had dinner?"

The Fourth Prince shook his head and sat down next to where his wife had been sitting.

"My lord, I was worried about the eldest and second princesses, which is why I returned. I asked Chunliu to look after them for me. Let me go and fetch you dinner! You'll ruin your health if you go hungry like this. I believe that Sister Niu is blessed with good fortune and will have children in the future!"

The Fourth Prince, after inviting his wife to sit down, said in a deep voice, "Princess, there's no need to call anymore. Preparations are already underway. I came to offer my blessings, but she must not know about Lanqin's matter, especially the child. Since it couldn't be saved, let's pretend I never came! It won't do Lan'er any good if she finds out!"

After hearing the Fourth Prince's instructions, the Princess Consort felt a mix of emotions, but she had to put on a virtuous and dignified expression and replied, "You don't need to tell me, Your Highness, I know. Chunliu, you are not allowed to say a word about what you saw in the South Courtyard today! Otherwise, I will not tolerate gossips."

"Yes, Master, Madam, this servant will absolutely not utter a single word," Chunliu said.

The Fourth Prince sat for a while longer before getting up and leaving. The Fujin only stopped smiling when the prince's sapphire blue robe disappeared from her sight.