Chapter 86 The Disease of Impurity, the Only Heir

Tao Wanyin looked embarrassed, not expecting such a private and difficult question to ask, and was unsure whether to answer.

Ji Qingwu was not surprised by her reaction.

With clear eyes, she assured me, "Your Highness, please rest assured. I am a healer, and everything I do is for your sake. Please tell me the truth. Our conversation today will absolutely not be known to any third party."

Tao Wanyin said softly, "I did bleed, about half a year ago, but what disease did I have that time?"

Ji Qingwu stated his diagnosis: "It's leukorrhea."

Leukorrhea?

Tao Wanyin had heard that this was not a proper illness, and that only unclean women would contract it.

Her face paled even more as she asked, "Is this the kind of venereal disease that prostitutes in brothels get?"

Ji Qingwu immediately shook his head and explained, "This illness isn't a venereal disease; it's quite common among married women, but..."

"But what?" Tao Wanyin asked anxiously.

If she really had a sexually transmitted disease, she might as well jump into the river and die.

She was the daughter of a high-ranking official. From a young age, she was well-versed in literature and followed the rules. She never did anything out of line and maintained self-discipline and propriety, and was clear-headed and discerning.

Why did this filthy illness afflict her?

Ji Qingwu looked into her eyes and slowly said, "It shouldn't be your problem. Women often suffer from this ailment due to unclean sexual practices, and it's very likely that..."

Tao Wanyin's upright posture suddenly slumped.

It turns out...

There's no need to say it in full.

Tao Wanyin understood everything. She was chaste and disciplined, so the problem must lie with the philandering Prince Yong.

The concubines were carried in one by one, which she thought was a great humiliation to her as the principal wife.

But the real humiliation is nothing compared to even one ten-thousandth of the feeling of learning about this illness.

He transferred a disease he had contracted from some unknown woman into her body, causing her to suffer from the pain and making her believe that she was simply weak.

The prince also said that she was narrow-minded and intolerant, which was why she was always sickly, and she had suffered a lot of injustice because of this.

Seeing Princess Yong's heartbroken expression, clutching her chest and panting, he noticed...

Although Ji Qingwu was reluctant, he still wanted to make things clear.

"Your Highness, this illness is mostly due to your husband. However, the reason you were unable to conceive after your marriage is also because of this illness. The mother's body was damaged, which affected the fetus's development."

"The princess previously experienced unusual bleeding from her lower body, which was not due to incomplete menstruation, but rather—"

Tao Wanyin's eyes were trembling violently, and her lips were shaking.

Ji Qingwu calmly uttered two words.

Miscarriage.

Tao Wanyin lowered her head, and soon after, water droplets fell into the teacup, creating ripples.

When she looked up again, her eyes were red, but there were no more tears.

She tugged at Ji Qingwu's sleeve as if pleading for help, like a drowning person clinging to a piece of driftwood.

"Qingwu, you just said this disease can be cured. How can it be cured? Please help me."

Ji Qingwu stared into her eyes and said softly, "Your Highness, I will help you. I came here to help you."

She pressed down on the other person's hand that was gripping her sleeve, transferring the warmth of her palm to her.

“It’s not just your illness, but also your situation in the Prince’s mansion, and the debt that Prince Yong owes you.”

As Ji Qingwu felt Princess Yong's hand slowly warming up, a resolute look appeared in his eyes.

"I will help you with all of these."

Princess Yong's illness is difficult for ordinary doctors to treat, and the condition is prone to relapse, but it is not a problem for Ji Qingwu.

Inside the Frost Bell Pavilion, Ji Qingwu quickly wrote down the prescription and handed it to Tao Wanyin.

She put down her pen and instructed, "This prescription is based on the princess's constitution, but you must be careful to prepare it according to the written dosage. Not a single bit can be off, because if the ingredients are slightly different, the efficacy will be greatly reduced."

Tao Wanyin now regarded Ji Qingwu as a benefactor sent by heaven to save her.

She nodded hurriedly: "Qingwu, I will personally go to Qingchuntang to prepare this medicine and supervise the doctor to dispense and weigh it."

Ji Qingwu continued, "If taken properly, you will recover in seven days."

Tao Wanyin's eyes lit up with surprise, her gratitude overflowing.

“There’s one more thing…” Ji Qingwu seemed somewhat hesitant.

Tao Wanyin now had hope, and she said earnestly, "Just tell me, and I will cooperate."

Ji Qingwu looked at her and asked, "Your Highness, do you have any plans to divorce Prince Yong?"

Divorce... she had never considered it...

Tao Wanyin said bitterly, "Once you marry into the royal family, there is no such thing as divorce; only death separates you."

Given her father's rigid personality, he would only make her more patient and tolerant in everything she did. Besides, the Tao family was already tied to Prince Yong in the court, so even if she died, the Tao family would immediately marry someone else to fill her place.

Ji Qingwu actually knew in his heart that she wouldn't divorce him; she was just testing him.

Her eyes were bright and alert as she said, "If that's the case, if the Princess wants to establish herself in the Prince's residence, she must give birth to a legitimate son as soon as possible."

Tao Wanyin's eyes flickered; her feelings toward Prince Yong were now complicated.

She had been taught the precepts and rules for women since childhood. Prince Yong was her husband, and she was to respect and love him. She had always done so. But now, she wondered what he had that made her so devoted to him.

But alas, a princess without children is destined to face increasingly difficult days ahead, so it's best to consider it as finding someone to rely on for the rest of her life.

Tao Wanyin replied, "Giving birth to a legitimate son as soon as possible is also my wish."

Ji Qingwu poured out the cooled tea, picked up the teapot from the hot stove again, and calmly said, "But what I wish for is for the Princess to give birth to the only legitimate son in the royal family."

"The only one?" Tao Wanyin asked in surprise.

Ji Qingwu stared at her intently, his bright eyes slightly cold.

“If Prince Yong becomes infertile from now on, the child you give birth to will naturally be the only legitimate son of Prince Yong’s mansion.”

Tao Wanyin's expression froze.

If Prince Yong loses his fertility, he will no longer be able to philander, which will relieve her of her hatred. More importantly, her position in the Prince's mansion will be unshakeable, and she will be able to control the concubines who cannot bear children, so as to prevent more "Consort Du" from appearing.

It all sounds like a solution that would benefit her without any harm, but putting it into practice is simply a pipe dream.

Tao Wanyin sighed and said wistfully, "It's easier said than done."

Ji Qingwu raised an eyebrow and took out something he had prepared beforehand from his clothes.

"Your Highness, I have just found an interesting prescription that can enhance a man's virility and ensure that he can father a child when the woman is fertile. However, after using this prescription, he will no longer be able to display his virility."

A thin sheet of paper was held between her fair fingers.

"The prescription can be used a week later, once the princess's condition improves."

After a few moments of hesitation, Tao Wanyin's eyes hardened. She took the prescription and held it firmly in her hand.

"Qingwu awaits the Princess's good news and wishes for the birth of a son soon."

Tao Wanyin stood up, her gentle demeanor undergoing a substantial change. She looked down at her and said, "Today, I only took Miss Ji's prescription."

Ji Qingwu knelt down on the prayer mat, her head bowed and a faint smile on her face.

"Respectfully seeing off the Princess."