What is the feeling of transmigrating into a novel you wrote yourself?
Yin Qingyi: It's hard to put into words.
What is the experience of transmigrating into a cannon fodder charact...
"Brother, you..." Yin Qingyi was extremely anxious. Hearing Yin Hengyi say this, she became even more worried.
"Princess, Granny Qi will be here soon," Qiuju whispered, leaning against the doorway. Although she didn't know why the princess wanted her to send the others away, or why the princess wanted to be alone in the room with this Physician Li, she believed that the princess had her own plans, and she only needed to listen.
"Alright, Xiaoyi, your brother knows what he's doing and won't let anything happen to him. Let's call them in first. If someone sees you and me alone in a room, we won't be able to explain ourselves." Yin Hengyi finally couldn't resist and gently hugged Yin Qingyi before pulling away.
"Qiuju, come in." Yin Qingyi knew this, so she pinched her hand hard before speaking with difficulty. After this, she didn't know when she would be able to see her brother again.
After Qiuju entered, she stood quietly beside Yin Qingyi without looking to the side.
A moment later, Granny Naqi entered carrying a food box. As soon as she entered, Granny Naqi sensed something was amiss in the room, but after a quick glance, she saw nothing seemed different except for the absence of some people. Seeing the princess's expression, Granny Naqi's heart skipped a beat. The princess's eyes were red; what was wrong? Could it be…?
"Princess, what's wrong?" Granny Naqi quickly put down the food box and came to Yin Qingyi's side.
"Granny, I'm fine." Yin Qingyi looked at Granny Qi with some confusion, unaware that her slightly red eyes had given her some information.
"Don't worry, Granny. I just spoke with the Princess, and she's probably worried about me." Yin Hengyi could see into Yin Qingyi's eyes and knew why Granny had asked that question.
"May I ask, Physician Li, is there something wrong with my princess's pregnancy?" Granny Naqi asked hurriedly, her heart tightening.
"No, it's just that Gege is still young, and this is her third pregnancy. I'm afraid it might..." Yin Hengyi shook his head, his voice gentle.
The words she spoke made the old nanny's heart sink. It meant the princess might face life-threatening danger during childbirth. Then she thought about it; it wasn't hard to guess. She knew this herself, but had simply avoided thinking about it. The princess was already six months pregnant, with less than two months until her due date. Moreover, it was her third pregnancy, so it would likely be even sooner. She knew that the master had already begun preparing midwives and wet nurses for the princess.
Since the princess's family was not very supportive, it wouldn't be difficult for them to prepare these things for her. Moreover, the princess had only been in the mansion for a short time and didn't have her own connections, so these things could only be prepared by the master.
"Does Physician Li have any methods to reduce the risks during the princess's childbirth?"
"I'll be there when Princess gives birth." Yin Hengyi did have a plan, but he couldn't reveal it yet. He would only step in if something really went wrong.
Upon hearing this, Granny Qi stopped talking, but she was still worried.
"Don't worry, Granny. I believe I'll be fine with Physician Li here." Yin Qingyi saw through it and took Granny Naqi's hand to comfort her. She could feel that Granny Naqi really cared about her.
"Gege, you should eat smaller, more frequent meals and avoid sweet and greasy foods for the next two months," Yin Hengyi said, watching the two of them. If he hadn't misheard, his sister had asked Granny Naqi to make pastries, so she should eat less of those.
"Yes, I've noted it all down. I'll keep a close eye on the princess and make sure she doesn't eat too much." Granny Naqi thought Doctor Li was talking to her, so she quickly replied.
"Well, Princess is alright, so I'll head back now. I'll come to check on Princess's pulse every seven days from now on." Yin Hengyi stood up.
"Thank you, Physician Li." Yin Qingyi could not express her reluctance, so she could only get up and see him to the door.
After Yin Hengyi left, Yin Qingyi sat alone on the couch in silence for a long time, her mind blank, and no one knew what she was thinking.
"Princess, didn't Physician Li say that he will come to check your pulse every seven days, and he will also come during your delivery? You are a lucky person, so there is no need to worry too much." Granny Naqi thought to herself, the princess is still young, so it is normal for her to think more. Not to mention the princess, even she, who is old enough to be, is worried.
"What you say is true, but I just can't get over it. Maybe I'll feel better in a few days." Yin Qingyi didn't argue. She had been worried about this matter as well, but now she was more worried about what Yin Hengyi was planning to do.
There was nothing that Granny Qi could do. It was pointless for others to advise her on this matter; she had to come to terms with it herself. After all, she was the one who was pregnant, and no one else could truly understand her feelings.
In the front courtyard, Yinzhen looked at Physician Li.
"You mean Lady Yin might give birth in seven months?" Yinzhen's voice was somewhat deep, and his expression was also unpleasant. Seven months—that's premature. Very few of his premature children actually survive. So, what about Lady Yin's three children...?
“Yes, but there might be unexpected events. Consort Yin might be able to hold on for nine months. I say this only in the hope that Your Highness can arrange the necessary personnel as soon as possible to avoid being caught off guard by any unforeseen circumstances. If someone tries to harm Consort Yin and her child, Your Highness will be unable to stop them. Surely Your Highness doesn't want such a thing to happen, does he?” Yin Hengyi finished speaking and waited for Yinzhen's reaction.
"It seems Physician Li is overly concerned about Your Highness's princess." Yinzhen's eyes darkened slightly, and he couldn't help but recall what Lady Geng had said about Consort Yin. Could it be that this Physician Li and Consort Yin knew each other before?
"What I'm concerned about is Your Highness. Your Highness has few heirs, and this Lady Yin is pregnant with triplets. If the delivery is safe, Your Highness's lineage will double, won't it? This is a good thing for Your Highness." Yin Hengyi had long known that Yinzhen would be suspicious, but no matter where Yinzhen investigated, he wouldn't find out anything about his relationship with his sister. After all, he didn't even know where his sister was until he saw her.
"I understand. You can go back if there's nothing else." Yinzhen didn't know if he had received any news, but he didn't want to see this Physician Li at the moment.
"Then I shall take my leave. By the way, Your Highness, for the safety of your princess and child, I will come every seven days to examine Princess Yin's pulse. I have already told Princess Yin about this, and I suppose she will think it was arranged by Your Highness." Yin Hengyi walked to the door, opened it, then turned back as if he had just remembered and said this to Yinzhen. Before Yinzhen could react, he went out and closed the door, the movements were swift and decisive.
"..." Yinzhen stared at the door as if he wanted to stare a hole through it.