Chapter 111
Physician Xu stepped forward with his medicine box and began to carefully examine Shen Qingnian's pulse.
As soon as he touched Shen Qingnian's pulse, Physician Xu's expression became serious. Seeing this, Song Xuan's heart couldn't help but clench, and his gentle face also became tense.
"May I ask, Your Highness, besides the abdominal pain, do you also feel any tightness?" Imperial Physician Xu inquired.
“Yes, the pain comes in waves, it’s not constant, and the pain isn’t very noticeable,” Shen Qingnian replied.
Imperial Physician Xu knelt on the ground, cupped his hands to Song Xuan and Shen Qingnian, and then said, "The Crown Princess is showing signs of premature labor. I believe it would be best for her to stay in bed to protect the pregnancy."
Although the Crown Princess is seven months pregnant, I believe it is still necessary to protect the pregnancy and allow the child to stay in the Crown Princess's womb for a while longer, as this will be of great benefit.
The Crown Princess had already discussed it with him; the child must be born on the day the Crown Prince ascends the throne, and this pregnancy must be saved.
Upon hearing this, Song Xuan looked at Shen Qingnian, whose face was slightly pale on the bed, and gently comforted her, "Qingnian, don't worry, with Imperial Physician Xu here, he will definitely be able to keep your pregnancy safe."
"Your Highness is absolutely right. I will prescribe some medicine to help the Crown Princess prevent premature labor. She is showing signs of labor now, so it is best for her not to leave the palace. It is okay for her to get out of bed and walk around occasionally," Physician Xu instructed.
Song Xuan nodded and ordered Imperial Physician Xu to go and prepare the medicine.
Only Shen Qingnian and he remained in the hall.
"Qingnian, take good care of yourself during your pregnancy. I'll stay here with you. Don't be afraid," Song Xuan said softly, holding Shen Qingnian's hand.
Qing Nian was busy, so he had no interest in attending the palace banquet.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian immediately shook her head, somewhat disapproving, and said, "There is a palace banquet tonight, and as the Crown Prince, you must attend. I am safe staying in the palace. As Physician Xu just said, I can stay in bed."
Besides, you will be ascending the throne after the New Year. If you were to skip the palace banquet because of me, how could those censors let you off the hook? If they were to find fault with you, it would only create more trouble.”
She didn't want Song Xuan to accompany her; she was leaving soon and wanted to take this opportunity to distance herself from him.
This will also allow her to process her emotions.
Song Xuan frowned, his handsome face no longer showing any gentleness, but instead a deep and somber expression. He wanted to say that without his beloved by his side, he had no desire to go to the palace banquet.
At that moment, the Empress arrived in a hurry with her entourage.
At this moment, the Empress was dressed in a yellow formal suit. Her makeup was exquisite and dignified, and she exuded the demeanor of an empress.
After she entered, she first inquired with concern about Shen Qingnian: "Is something the matter? I just heard that Imperial Physician Xu came by."
As the Empress, the Crown Princess would naturally be aware of any signs of premature labor immediately.
Song Xuan held Shen Qingnian's hand, his brows furrowed with anxiety. He replied to the Empress, "Imperial Physician Xu said that Qingnian is showing signs of premature labor, and he has gone to get medicine to prevent miscarriage."
Shen Qingnian smiled and said, "Please don't worry, Mother. Physician Xu just told me to rest more and reduce my time in bed. There's nothing serious."
The Empress was somewhat relieved upon hearing this.
She was a woman who had given birth and knew a thing or two. She said, "Qingnian, Xuan'er, you don't need to worry. Since Physician Xu said that the pregnancy can be saved, then it can be saved. Just take your medicine and stay in bed as much as possible."
The fetus is now seven months along, so it's okay to delay a little longer...
Qingnian is now seven months pregnant. Even if she were to be born prematurely, there is a high probability that the baby would survive. However, she did not say this explicitly, only hinting at it.
Shen Qingnian nodded and gave the Empress a wink: "Mother, it's getting dark, the palace banquet must be about to begin. Please go with His Highness."
She felt that Song Xuan didn't need to stay with her.
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