Bizhu rolled her eyes, smiled, and took Wan'er's hand: "Alright, the doctor is watching the Madam's pulse, so you can just help out from the side. That way, you won't be letting the Empress down."

I listened from the side, not knowing which words were true and which were false, but I'll find out eventually.

Wan'er stayed at the mansion, and Bizhu took her around the mansion every day, only letting Wan'er take my pulse in the evening.

Lately, I've been feeling stomach discomfort and excessive sleepiness.

"It's understandable that you're tired, Madam. I was the same way when I was pregnant."

"So where are they now?"

"Back in the countryside, he got married and had grandchildren."

"very nice."

My stomach skipped another beat, and the wet nurse rushed out to fetch the doctor. She ran into Wan'er at the door.

"Nanny, where are you running to so fast?"

"Madam is feeling unwell; I'll go fetch a doctor."

"It's okay, I can watch it."

I saw the wet nurse and Wan'er at an impasse. I wanted to speak, but then I remembered that I had to play the role of the mute lady, so I had no choice but to continue leaning against the pillow, and I didn't forget to take off my veil and put it back on.

The wet nurse still let Wan'er examine me first. She stood beside her and watched Wan'er take my pulse.

"Madam, this is caused by cold in your body. I will prescribe some medicine for you to add to your meals. You will feel better after taking two doses."

The wet nurse took the prescription from Wan'er, thanked her, and walked out.

Only the two of us remained in the room, with guards standing outside.

"Don't worry, madam. It's because you used to wear some spices that are not good for getting pregnant that you've been having some trouble."

She could tell that.

Wan'er's eyes crinkled into crescent moons when she smiled.

She stood up, took a few steps, glanced outside, and started rummaging through her sleeve. I was still wondering what was going on when a slip of paper appeared in my hand.

"Madam, please keep this and read it when no one is around. I know you are the Prince Consort's sister, and Madam Ji specifically instructed me to take good care of you when I came this time."

Wan'er spoke very softly, and she only left after she saw me put it away.

Was it really Madam Ji who instructed her to take care of me? I saw the maids bringing in the meals, and I held the note in my hand, thinking I'd read it later.

The note was very simple. It mentioned Wan'er's relationship with the Ji family and her admiration for Ji Ying. In short, she treated Xie Yuancheng's wife as her sister-in-law and said that the Empress and Consort Ji were trying to get rid of the child in my belly, warning me to be careful.

I touched my belly and said, "My child, you haven't been born yet, and so many people want to get rid of you."

I can understand why the Empress doesn't want Xie Yuancheng to have an heir, but Consort Ji is trying to win Xie Yuancheng over, so why not get rid of his child?

Lin Chao returned in the evening.

"Master."

Lin Chao waved his hand, "Bizhu, I've said it several times, I don't accept apprentices."

"Yes, I was drinking tea just now and got excited and called you by the wrong name."

Bizhu mimicked my voice.

"Hmph, what use is a servant learning swordsmanship? He is the prince consort's teacher; not just anyone can learn from him."

Bizhu quickly put the veil on me, and deliberately cleared her throat, "The princess is right."

Li Zhaole walked in from the door, looking impatient. I suddenly started to worry about Wan'er. I really hope the two of them don't run into each other.

"Hello, new sister-in-law. Never mind, you can't talk anyway, so I won't make things difficult for you."

Thank you so much for thinking of me like this.

"Guard Lin, why don't you transfer back? After all, the Prince Consort considers you his mentor."

"Thank you for your kindness, Princess and Prince Consort. I am just an official; it doesn't matter where I am."

Anxiang stood to the side, her face expressionless. "Princess, let's go back and rest. You must be tired from your long journey."

"Has the prince consort replied yet?"

"Princess, the prince consort has gone to the desert and said he won't be back in the northwest for half a month. He will reply to you when he receives the letter."

"Really, instead of staying at the Ji residence, they ran off to suffer."

Li Zhaole glanced at the room, found it uninteresting, and left with Anxiang.

Lin Chao walked to the door, looked around, and then closed it.

"This is a letter from Brother Xie."

I hurriedly tore open the envelope; I hadn't heard from Xie Yuancheng for two months.

The letter said that he and Ji's father had defeated the Hussein and were now recapturing Yujin Pass. I read the letter carefully twice, and besides telling me to rest more and take good care of myself, that was all.

Without saying when I would return, I got angry and threw the letter on the ground. Bizhu picked it up and folded it neatly: "Madam, I'll keep it safe for you."

"Things are going to get turbulent in Linyang these next few days. The Empress's secret guards and her relatives have infiltrated the city. We need to be on high alert."

I'm so angry. It's infuriating that they've gone to such lengths to target a child.

"I want to go to the frontier so I can avoid them."

Lin Chao and Bi Zhu were startled: "Madam, this is no laughing matter. You must think of the Marquis's child."

I tugged at the handkerchief in my hand. People in ancient times really had nothing to do but fight each other.

Bizhu was still trying to persuade me, saying, "I really want to go to the frontier. The conditions there are harsh, but with Xie Yuancheng around, it's better than being here in danger."

"Madam, I've brought you your herbal medicine."

Bizhu took the plate from Wan'er's hand: "Thank you for your trouble, Miss Wan'er."

"Is Madam unhappy?"

"Madam is missing the Marquis, so it's no wonder she's feeling down."

Bizhu touched the porcelain bowl; it was still a little hot. She placed it on the table first.

"I just remembered something I need to tell my new sister-in-law." Why is Li Zhaole back again? I quickly looked up at Wan'er.

Li Zhaole walked in with a wicked smile. When she saw Wan'er standing next to her, she quickly walked over and raised her hand to hit her.

Luckily, Wan'er was close to me, so I grabbed her hand and pulled her away.

Bizhu also stood up: "What does the princess mean by this? We were just joking with the madam, and Miss Wan'er kindly brought the madam some medicine."

"This wretched maid, I didn't teach you a lesson at the Ji residence last time, and now you've come all the way to Linyang. Tell me, who sent you here?"

Lin Chao glanced at me, then smiled and said to Li Zhaole, "Princess, the Marquis's wife is the third daughter of Consort Ji. Consort Ji's mother took pity on her being so far away in Linyang, so she had her sent over."

"She's not some third young lady; she's just an adopted daughter of the Ji family. I don't know what Brother Yuancheng sees in her, that he doesn't even want the daughter of the Prime Minister's family."

“Princess, although the lady cannot speak, she is very kind to the servants. Please do not speak like that.”

"You good-for-nothing! I treated you well when we were in Heqing Palace, but now that we're out here, you still dare to talk back."

"I wouldn't dare."

“Princess, I heard that Consort Ji took Wan’er in as a physician. Later, Madam Ji missed her daughter so much that she sent Wan’er to Linyang. You are also considered half a daughter of the Ji family, so you should give them some face.”

I really hate that I can't speak, otherwise I would definitely have made Li Zhaole cry.