"What on earth is going on? Why is Ah Shu suddenly bleeding profusely?"
Seeing Jiang Shu losing a lot of blood, Hao Ren was extremely excited. He had been waiting for this moment for too long. Although the timing was not right, as long as Jiang Shu died, what else could not be decided by the living?
The old doctor frowned and replied solemnly, "Your Excellency, the Madam has suffered a severe injury and is in a state of mental distress. The fetus cannot be saved."
"What about Ah Shu? I am willing to give up everything. I don't care about the so-called male fetus, the status of the prince, and the title. I just want Ah Shu to be safe and sound! Save her quickly!" Hao Ren was heartbroken and cried miserably.
Outside the screen, people smelled the bloody odor coming from inside the screen and could imagine the critical situation inside. Hearing Hao Ren's crying and pleading, many people who did not know the truth could not help but shed tears of sympathy, and were deeply moved by Hao Ren's deep affection.
"The Duke of Protectorate is truly affectionate. Wealthy families often sacrifice their own children for the sake of family interests. Furthermore, he has been childless for a long time. Now, he is willing to give up the opportunity to be crowned heir and inherit the title in order to protect his wife."
"We had heard that he had taken a concubine, and we thought he had changed his heart, but now it seems that the relationship between him and his wife is as strong as ever."
However, the guests and servants who had been watching coldly in the inn did not take it seriously.
"You don't know that the Protector's wife was originally in good health and didn't have to face the decision of saving the eldest or the youngest. If she hadn't caught the Protector's affair with the mother of her student, how could she have been so angry that she had a miscarriage?"
It is true that the family is in turmoil because of the disaster caused by favoring concubines.
"Even more shocking is that the man who was having an affair with the Protector of the Nation is actually the one who recently caused such a stir, allegedly the mastermind behind the replacement of the Yongding Marquis' daughter! Liao has repeatedly harmed the Yongding Marquis's mansion. How could Jiang Shu not be heartbroken and seething with rage?"
Hao Ren stood outside the screen, listening to everyone's whispers, his teeth chattering.
These troublemakers!
Even though he no longer had any real power as a Duke, these people actually dared to talk about him openly in broad daylight!
However, he now has to pretend to be Jiang Shu's guardian and cannot go out to punish them!
The appearance of these people was naturally arranged by Cuiying at the instruction of Old Lady Jiang.
Using rumors to enhance one's own reputation is not something Hao Ren is alone in his skill.
Hao Ren silently suppressed his anger, then looked at Jiang Shu worriedly, with a complex and strange light flashing in his eyes.
He only needs to wait for Jiang Shu to pass away, and then he will announce that he will observe a three-year mourning period for her. As time passes, people will still praise his deep affection.
Of course, he would never really mourn for Jiang Shu. After all, the Yongding Marquisate would soon disappear! Loyalty, filial piety, propriety, and righteousness came first. No matter how deeply he loved her, he could not mourn for the daughter of a criminal.
"Ah Shu, please don't leave me. I'm like a half-dead phoenix tree or a mandarin duck that has lost its partner. How can I survive without you?"
Hao Ren's low voice was choked with sobs, as if he was heartbroken.
[It's really disgusting. The person hasn't even passed away yet, and he's already started mourning. Hao Ren really can't wait!]
Although Jiang Shu was just pretending, when she heard Jiang Songyi's inner voice, she also found Hao Ren's crying annoying.
He cried and cried, even if he had some blessings, they were all gone because of his crying!
She gave the doctor a suggestive look.
In the tense and hurried atmosphere, the doctor skillfully worked for a while, first gently placing the ginseng slices into her mouth, then performing acupuncture techniques with flowing motions, quickly stopping the bleeding. Finally, he breathed a sigh of relief and said solemnly, "Duke, what nonsense are you talking about? Although my wife has unfortunately suffered a miscarriage, she is far from dying. She is still safe and sound!"
Hao Ren's grief-stricken cries suddenly stopped.
His eyes involuntarily turned to Liao in the corner.
Liao had claimed with certainty that Jiang Shu was pregnant with a ghost child, and that a natural birth or miscarriage would result in the death of both mother and child. She also asserted that even the imperial physicians would be powerless to save her. Yet, this impromptu doctor could actually save Jiang Shu's life?
The cold smile on Liao's lips froze instantly, and the whole person was quickly enveloped by panic.
This was completely different from what she had expected!
Jiang Shu miraculously survived?
Moreover, the so-called ghost fetus was miscarried so easily?
Suddenly, Liao felt that an invisible force was at work, making everything beyond her control.
However, she was at a loss as to what to do and didn't know what the problem was.
Hao Ren looked at the unconscious Jiang Shu in his arms, his eyes flickering with complex emotions. He asked the doctor unwillingly, "Is Ah Shu's life truly saved? If you dare to deceive this prince and delay Ah Shu's treatment, don't blame this prince for being heartless and ungrateful!"
The doctor showed a surprised expression. "How dare I deceive you, my Lord! Your Madam is safe and sound, this is something to be celebrated. Why are you blaming me?"
Hao Ren was in a heavy mood, and when he noticed the strange looks from Jiang Songyi and Cuiying, he became even more flustered.
"My Lord is truly deeply concerned. It would be best if Madam is safe and sound... But, is it true that the fetus cannot be saved?"
Hao Ren still couldn't believe it, wondering how the ghost fetus could be aborted so easily. However, the blood-stained scene before him left no doubt, forcing him to accept this cruel reality.
"Yes. Madam, after such a severe injury, it is a blessing in disguise that she managed to survive. This time, even the imperial physician could not save her. My Lord, please listen to my advice. Madam is getting older and no longer has the physical strength of a young woman. After suffering such a severe injury, it will be difficult for her to conceive again in the future. I hope my Lord will consider carefully and not put Madam on the brink of life and death again by forcing the birth of a prince."
However, in the ears of others, these words became Hao Ren's evil act of sacrificing his wife's life in order to inherit the title of Duke.
Hao Ren naturally didn't want to bear such a bad reputation, so he sighed and said, "Ah, Ah Shu insists on doing this. I will definitely persuade her in the future."
At this moment, a man roared from behind the screen. His voice was loud and full of anger: "No need to say more! My sister has never valued the title of Viscount Laoshi of your Protectorate Mansion!"
"Marquis Yongding has arrived!"
"This matter has caused a great uproar, and someone has already reported it to the Yongding Marquis's residence. The Yongding Marquis still dotes on Jiang Shu as always. Even though my sister has been married for over 20 years and now has encountered misfortune, he is still the first to rush to her rescue and protect her."
"It's said that Jiang Shu and the Duke of the Protectorate have been having a lot of trouble lately, and she's been staying at the Yongding Marquis's mansion to take care of her pregnancy. Nothing unusual happened. But today, the Duke of the Protectorate's newly married cousin invited her out, and she accidentally caught him having an affair, which triggered this whole situation."
When Hao Ren heard the unscrupulous discussions of the crowd, he was filled with anger and felt dizzy.
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