The emperor quickly reassured him, "No, Prince Su is fine and is not in danger."
Chen Jingxi was not surprised to hear this answer. If the emperor wanted to act, then she would accompany him.
Chen Jingxi slapped her thigh suddenly, tears welling up in her eyes, and cried out, "Father, if something happens to the prince, you can't hide it from your daughter-in-law!"
"What did you hear?"
"I haven't heard anything. I suddenly remembered that the prince said before he left that he would write to me after he arrived in Pingliang. But so many days have passed and there is no letter. The prince must have met with disaster."
Chu Jinghuai indeed did not write a letter to her. No matter how the emperor investigated, this was true. But Chu Jinghuai said he would write a letter to her, but no one knew about it.
You can't have someone ask Chu Jinghuai, you said you wanted to write a letter to Princess Su, why didn't you write it?
"Oh my God! We finally got this nemesis back, but now he's off to fight bandits again. I can't let anything happen to him. If anything happens to him, how are we, an orphan and a widow, going to survive?"
The emperor was annoyed by Chen Jingxi's crying and had to emphasize again: "Princess Su, how can you cry so much? I told you that Prince Su is fine."
Chen Jingxi stopped crying immediately and asked with tears in her eyes, "Really? Father, you can't lie to me."
The emperor rubbed his brows and said, "I am the emperor, how could I bully a mere princess like you? Prince Su is indeed safe and sound."
Chen Jingxi wiped her tears and said, "Since Father said so, it must be true. I apologize for my rudeness. I was just too worried about the prince's safety."
The emperor changed the subject and asked, "Princess Su, since you are pregnant, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Chen Jingxi blushed upon hearing this and replied shyly, "My daughter-in-law just noticed it too and isn't sure yet."
"Just noticed?"
"Yes, Father. Just now, while waiting outside the palace, I suddenly felt nauseous and wanted to vomit. I heard that this is a sign of pregnancy. I have always been in good health, so there is no reason for me to feel nauseous."
Old Deng, you made me stand outside for so long just now that I almost got heatstroke. It would be unreasonable for me not to cheat you out of some medical expenses.
As she spoke, Chen Jingxi gently stroked her abdomen, her eyes full of tenderness and worry: "My daughter-in-law just stood outside for a long time. I wonder if she hurt the fetus."
Upon hearing this, the emperor quickly ordered, "Come, quickly ask the imperial physician to come and diagnose Princess Su's pulse."
Chen Jingxi quickly waved her hand and refused: "Your Majesty, there is no need to bother. My daughter-in-law feels fine now, but..."
"Just say whatever you want to say. There's no need to hesitate. I forgive you."
Only then did Chen Jingxi feel relieved and said, "Father, if we summon the imperial physician now, it might cause unnecessary misunderstandings."
"What misunderstanding?"
"Everyone in the palace and Prince Su's Mansion knows that my father has summoned me to an audience today. When I arrived, I summoned the imperial physician. Those who didn't know would think that something had happened to me in the palace."
The emperor sneered. This Princess Su was hinting at him just now, making her wait outside for so long. What a Princess Su.
"I also heard that during the first three months of pregnancy, the fewer people who know about it, the better."
The emperor sneered. Is this your plan where the fewer people who know about it, the better?
The crying just now was heard by everyone in and outside the palace.
"Princess Su, since you are pregnant, you need to be extra careful. I know you are concerned about Prince Su, but you must also take care of your own health. If you really feel unwell, you must not force yourself to suffer, and you must seek medical attention immediately."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I know that Your Majesty is the best person in the world. I will remember your teachings and take good care of myself and my unborn child."
The emperor smiled and nodded, "Jiang Hai, ask the warehouse to bring some ginseng, snow lotus, and bird's nest to Princess Su to nourish her qi and fetus."
As soon as Chen Jingxi heard about these things, she knew they were expensive. She was just vulgar and liked expensive things.
"I thank you, Father. I wish you a long life. I was wrong, I was wrong. How could I be so stupid? I should have said 'Long Live Father'."
"Hahaha, all right, Princess Su, please get up. I forgive you."
Chen Jingxi bowed again to express his gratitude.
"Princess Su, please go back! As for Prince Su, I will send someone to keep a close eye on him. Once there is any news, I will inform you immediately. Just relax and take care of your pregnancy."
"Yes, Father. I will go back now."
Looking at Chen Jingxi's departing back, the emperor's eyes gradually became profound.
"Jiang Fu, what do you think of Princess Su?"
"I dare not say."
"What are you afraid of? Just say it when I tell you to."
"Yes, I dare to say that Princess Su is innocent and simple by nature, and she is not familiar with the world."
"You old thing, you're good at talking, but you only say useless things."
"I am useless. I can only see this."
After hearing this, the emperor snorted coldly.
A hint of admiration flashed in Jiang Fu's eyes, and he thought to himself: Chen Qiyuan, Chen Qiyuan, you really raised a good daughter. This is the first time that someone has gained benefits in front of the emperor. This Princess Su is not simple!
At this time, Chen Jingxi dragged his tired body out of the palace gate.
Han Yu saw her figure and hurried over to support her, "Princess, what's wrong with you? Why are you so pale?"
Chen Jingxi shook his head. "It's okay. Maybe he has a heat stroke. Let's go back first."
Back at Prince Su's Mansion, Chief Steward Wu came to greet her as soon as she entered. "Princess, what happened? Did the Emperor ask anything? Did you say anything?"
"It's okay." Chen Jingxi felt very uncomfortable now, her head was buzzing, and she didn't have the energy to say anything more.
But in Wu Kuan's eyes, Chen Jingxi looked pale and in poor spirits. He must have been too frightened and said something he shouldn't have said in the palace.
He stood motionless in Chen Jingxi's way and repeated, "Princess, did the Emperor ask about the prince?"
Chen Jingxi slowly raised her head and looked at him coldly, "Butler Wu, have you forgotten who I am?"
Chen Jingxi's voice was very soft, but Wu Kuan felt something was wrong. He looked up and met Chen Jingxi's calm eyes.
His legs trembled and he took a step back unconsciously, "Princess, I...I didn't mean that."
"I don't care what you mean, but you're just a servant, and you've overstepped your bounds. I have no choice but to intervene. Someone, drag me away and give me twenty lashes with the cane."
"Princess, you...I..."
"Why are you not convinced?" Chen Jingxi raised the corner of his lips slightly.
"Princess, I ask this out of kindness, fearing that you may have said something you shouldn't have in the palace."
"Manager Wu is very loyal." Chen Jingxi threw the jade pendant given to her by Chu Jinghuai to Wu Kuan.
"Is this the prince's jade pendant?" Wu Kuan held the jade pendant and looked at Chen Jingxi in disbelief.
How did the prince's jade pendant end up in her hands? How did she get it?
This jade pendant was given to the prince by the emperor. There is a big word "Su" on it, which also represents the prince's identity.
Chen Jingxi said, "It's good that you recognize it."
"How did it end up in your hands?" Wu Kuan finally asked.
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