Chapter 104
Shen Qingnian took a sip of tea and said calmly, "Since Physician Xu has recommended himself, he must be confident."
"Why is the Crown Princess so abrupt?" Xiao Ju was somewhat surprised, clearly not expecting Shen Qingnian to say such a thing.
Shen Qingnian glanced at the jasmine bouquet on the table and said calmly, "That Imperial Physician Xu is the miracle doctor my father found for me to help with childbirth and pregnancy. His actions today are naturally an attempt to gain the trust of Song Xuan and the Empress."
Only by gaining his trust could she successfully replace the original Imperial Physician Chen.
"It's actually Imperial Physician Xu!" Xiaoju exclaimed in surprise.
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That day, Song Xuan stayed in Fengyi Palace. He and the Empress were watching over the unconscious Emperor. All the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital were also there, waiting for the Emperor to wake up.
Shen Qingnian was also awake. She was waiting for news from Fengyi Palace. Xiaoju tried to persuade her several times, but she still didn't go to bed.
It wasn't until dawn was just breaking that a young eunuch from Fengyi Palace excitedly ran over to tell her that the Emperor had woken up.
Shen Qingnian breathed a sigh of relief, then went to bed and gently stroked her pregnant belly before falling asleep.
Presumably, she will soon be able to see Physician Xu again...
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After the emperor woke up, Song Xuan became even busier.
The emperor's health was not as good as before, and he almost left all the affairs of the court to Song Xuan.
Seeing how busy the man was, Shen Qingnian secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The man was so good to her that it made her feel a little breathless.
She felt it would be best if her husband could stay this busy until she gave birth; less time spent together would allow her to be more clear-headed, and she wouldn't feel too bad after he left...
A few days later, on the morning.
The Empress brought the shoes and socks she had embroidered herself over the past few days to the East Palace, and Shen Qingnian, supporting her back, got up to greet her.
"You don't look well, please sit down quickly," the Empress helped her back to sit on the chaise longue.
Shen Qingnian smiled gently: "The baby in my belly is very fussy, sometimes not letting me sleep at night, it's really exhausting."
As her pregnancy progressed, apart from her growing belly, her weight remained almost unchanged, causing Song Xuan to worry frequently about her delivery.
The Empress nodded with some concern and gestured for the palace servants to bring over the things she had brought.
"These are some little clothes I made for the baby, and some accessories I chose for the baby. You should take good care of yourself and try to gain some weight," the Empress said, holding Shen Qingnian's hand.
Shen Qingnian spoke up at the right moment: "Thank you for your concern, Mother. I heard that His Majesty is able to get out of bed. That new Imperial Physician Xu is really amazing. He is even more capable than the head of the Imperial Hospital."
The Empress sighed, “His Majesty’s health has indeed improved considerably. He should be able to fully recover after some rest. If it weren’t for Imperial Physician Xu, His Majesty would likely have been in grave danger this time.”
After saying that, her eyes lit up, as if she had remembered something, and she said excitedly, "Qing Nian, why don't you let Physician Xu take care of your health? His medical skills are superb, and I will feel more at ease if he takes care of you."
Since becoming pregnant, Shen Qingnian has had a difficult time. Although things have gotten a little better recently, she is still quite thin, which worries the Empress greatly.
Perhaps by changing to a different imperial physician, she could gain some weight, which would be more beneficial for childbirth in the future.
Hearing the Empress say this, Shen Qingnian nodded: "It is entirely up to Mother Empress to decide."
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The next morning, just as Song Xuancai left the East Palace, Imperial Physician Xu hurriedly entered the East Palace carrying his medicine chest.
Inside the hall, Imperial Physician Xu was carefully taking Shen Qingnian's pulse. His expression was very serious, as if he were trying to figure something out.
Shen Qingnian looked very nervous. At this stage of her pregnancy, she was able to tell whether the baby in her belly was a boy or a girl.
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