Chapter 252 Fetal Movement
As the host, Cao Qian did not dare to leave for too long. He returned to the front hall, suppressed his emotions and greeted the guests with a smile.
"Master Cao, why did you take so long?" Someone asked enthusiastically.
Cao Qian said apologetically, "I was delayed while serving my father medicine. Please don't blame me."
When everyone heard this, they immediately praised him, "Your filial piety is admirable, as you personally serve the medicine."
Cao Qian said humbly, "It's all my duty as a son, I dare not say it."
"I see that Master Cao is in high spirits and will live a long life." Someone said respectfully.
Hearing this, Cao Qian's expression changed almost imperceptibly.
Prime Minister Xie and Grand Tutor Zhou were quick to notice the difference, and they looked at each other calmly.
Grand Tutor Zhou said, "Grand Tutor Cao has extensive knowledge and unique insights. I would like to learn a few things from you. When can you come?"
Cao Qian's eyes narrowed, and he said with some regret, "My father has taken medicine and is resting. I'm afraid he can't come."
"It doesn't matter. There's still a dinner." Grand Tutor Zhou was very considerate.
Facing Grand Tutor Zhou's relentless pressure, Cao Qian was very angry and unhappy, but he couldn't show it at all.
"My father's illness requires quiet care, and he can't stand the noise. I won't attend the dinner. Please forgive me."
Cao Qian bowed to Grand Tutor Zhou and others to apologize.
Most of the people in the hall were from Cao Qian's faction and Grand Tutor Cao's students. They immediately said, "Master Cao, what are you talking about? Grand Tutor Cao's health is the most important thing. We understand." "
That's a pity. I don't know when I will see Grand Tutor next time." At this point, Grand Tutor Zhou couldn't say anything more and could only regretfully leave it alone.
Cao Qian forced a smile and didn't respond. As expected
, Grand Tutor Cao didn't attend the dinner. As
night fell, the birthday banquet ended and the guests left the mansion one after another.
It was a rare opportunity to go home. Before returning to the palace, Cao Muxue wanted to go see Grand Tutor Cao again.
Cao Qian stopped her and said, "Your grandfather was bullied today and is feeling unwell and has gone to bed. Don't bother him anymore."
The queen also said, "It's late. Go back to the palace early."
Hearing what the two said, Cao Muxue obediently got on the carriage with Yu Cheng.
The queen lifted the curtain and looked at Cao Qian outside the carriage with deep eyes.
Cao Qian said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, your majesty, I will take good care of my father." The queen's eyes were filled with emotion.
She clenched her hands and nodded, and lowered the curtain.
The wheels started to roll, and the carriage slowly drove away under the protection of the guards.
The queen in the carriage closed her eyes and silently said in her heart.
Father, please forgive your daughter for being unfilial.
The carriage was dark and a tear rolled down the corner of the queen's eye.
This afternoon, her heart was like being cooked in oil. Now she can finally take off her disguise and let go of her emotions.
Although the rain has stopped, the haze has not dissipated, making people feel depressed.
When Yu Zheng returned to the palace, it was dark.
Jiang Shufang finished bathing and sat on the couch to read a book.
Seeing Yu Zheng coming into the room, she greeted him joyfully.
"My husband."
Yu Zheng, who was solemn and dignified, softened his expression and raised the corners of his lips slightly when he saw the man walking towards him with a smile.
"How was the dinner?"
Jiang Shu's appetite had been poor since she became pregnant. Without him to accompany her today, she didn't know how much she had eaten.
"Yeah." Jiang Shu responded and approached Yu Zheng.
Yu Zheng said, "I'll go take a shower first."
After being among a group of men today, it was inevitable that there would be some odor on her body.
Jiang Shu smelled it sensitively and stopped.
When Yu Zheng came out of the shower, Jiang Shu put down the book and asked about the birthday banquet of the Cao family.
Yu Zheng was sitting on the couch and talking to her. Suddenly, Jiang Shu's face froze and she stopped talking halfway.
"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Yu Zheng asked nervously, his dark eyes flashing with panic.
Jiang Shu hadn't come back to her senses yet. She stared at Yu Zheng with her almond eyes, a little confused and at a loss.
Seeing this, Yu Zheng hurriedly ordered: "Someone, go get Doctor Fang!"
Chu Yu, who was outside the house, heard the order and hurried over.
"Shu'er, you..." Yu Zheng stared at Jiang Shu with an anxious look.
Jiang Shu came back to his senses, his eyes flickered, and a gentle smile appeared on his face, saying: "Husband, he seems to have moved."
"What?" Yu Zheng didn't understand for a moment.
Jiang Shu grabbed his hand and gently placed it on her slightly protruding belly.
Yu Zheng didn't understand until he felt a slight movement in his palm. His dark eyes widened in shock, and then his face was filled with ecstasy.
Their child is moving.
This is the first time the child has moved in Jiang Shu's belly after four months of pregnancy. When Jiang Shu first felt it, he thought it was an illusion.
Jiang Shu was stunned because he had never experienced it before and felt it was magical.
Yu Zheng's large, warm palm had been caressing Jiang Shu's belly, but after waiting for a long time, there was silence under his palm.
Yu Zheng frowned: "Why is he not moving?"
Jiang Shu blinked, indicating that she didn't know.
At this time, Fang Nanxing came, and Yu Zheng threw the question to her.
Fang Nanxing said: "In the early stage, the baby is small, so the movement is naturally less. The more time passes, the more the peristalsis will gradually increase, and the amplitude will also be larger." Fang Nanxing
checked Jiang Shu's pulse and confirmed that Jiang Shu and the baby were fine, and it was just normal fetal movement at the right time.
Jiang Shu and Yu Zheng were relieved after hearing this.
After Fang Nanxing left, Yu Zheng squatted down, his dark eyes staring at Jiang Shu's belly.
"Be good, move again, let your father see." Yu Zheng coaxed softly, with expectation in his eyes.
Jiang Shu was amused by him and laughed out loud.
Yu Zheng waited for a long time, but there was no movement at all, and he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
Jiang Shu suggested, "How about you play a nursery rhyme for him?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Zheng immediately stood up, took out the jade flute and played towards Jiang Shu's belly.
A joyful and cheerful nursery rhyme sounded, and both of them stared at the belly without blinking.
It was just a casual try, but halfway through the play, the child really moved.
The two looked at each other in surprise, and Yu Zheng stopped and said, "Does he like it?"
Jiang Shu caressed him and said softly, "Daddy plays a song for him, so he must like it."
After hearing this, Yu Zheng curled his lips and continued to play.
However, he played two songs in a row, but the child did not move again.
Jiang Shu yawned and guessed, "It should be coaxed to sleep."
If he continued to play, she would fall asleep listening to it.
"Well, we should go to bed too." Yu Zheng put down the jade flute, picked up Jiang Shu and walked towards the big bed.
That night, Jiang Shu had a dream. In her dream, she saw a white and lovely child, running towards her with a smile, calling her in a baby voice.
Jiang Shu hugged the child tightly in her arms, raised her lips with joy, and had a serene smile on her face.
When Yu Zheng got up to go to court, he saw the look of the person in his arms and knew that she was having a sweet dream. He couldn't help but curl his lips and kissed Jiang Shu gently on the forehead.
Jiang Shu slept soundly and was not disturbed at all.
The rain started again, and the sky was gray.
After Cao Qian returned home from court, he went to Cao Taishi's yard as soon as possible.
"Has anyone been in?" Cao Qian asked solemnly.
The confidant who was guarding the house said, "No one has entered."
Cao Qian nodded and sternly warned again, "Keep an eye on the house, no one can enter."
"Yes." The confidant replied quietly.
"Also, go do something." Cao Qian whispered to another person.