Arrived at the pavilion in the center of the lake.
A small house was built here. The servants closed all the open windows and doors, and then immediately lit the charcoal fire in the stove.
Ling Shumo gently placed Xue Wu on the bed in the inner room. She watched the servants help Xue Wu take off his wet clothes and put on a warm coat.
Ling Shumo reached out to lift the hem of Xue Wu's skirt, wanting to first determine where the wound was, but she did not see any obvious wound on Xue Wu's leg.
At this moment, the tightly closed door was pushed open from the outside.
Doctor Zhang hurried in carrying a medicine box.
Doctor Zhang, a woman, couldn't examine Xue Wu's wounds in person. She had originally planned to follow the procedure, take her pulse, and prescribe some healing plasters, concluding her visit perfectly. But when her fingers touched Xue Wu's wrist, her expression suddenly changed. "My dear mistress, this is a sign of miscarriage!"
Xue Wu had been feeling dizzy from the icy water, but after hearing Doctor Zhang's words, his mind suddenly cleared up. He pointed at himself in disbelief and said, "What did you say? Say it again. You said I'm pregnant?"
After a brief moment of shock, he even forgot about the strict rules between men and women and grabbed Doctor Zhang's wrist. "I caught a cold last winter and my body was seriously damaged. The doctor who came to see me at the time said that I would never be able to get pregnant. Doctor Zhang, I beg you, you must keep me pregnant and give birth to a baby..."
Xue Wu said this, tears welled up in his eyes, "This baby in my belly might be my only chance to be a father in this life. I really can't lose this child..."
Ling Shumo was also completely stunned. It was not until she heard Xue Wu's suppressed sobs that she suddenly came to her senses. "Shi Qi, I remember that Divine Doctor Li will arrive in the capital in the next two days. Who is responsible for following up on this matter? When will she arrive at the Eastern Palace? Jiang He's stomach problem can be treated later. Please have someone invite Divine Doctor Li to Bi Bo Lake as soon as possible."
Shi Qi received the order and hurried out of the lakeside pavilion.
When Imperial Physician Zhang heard, "Divine Doctor Li will be here soon," she knew she wouldn't be held responsible no matter what, and her expression visibly relaxed. "My dear servant, I'll prescribe a prescription to preserve your pregnancy. It can delay the pregnancy for at least half a month. When Divine Doctor Li arrives, your baby will be safe. I'd like to congratulate Her Royal Highness and my dear servant in advance."
The boiled herbs were served quickly.
Xue Wu swallowed the entire bowl of bitter medicine. Although his mouth was bitter and astringent, his heart was sweet. He had never dared to dream that he would have such good luck. The princess was now childless. Regardless of whether the child he gave birth to was a girl or a boy, he, as a father, would be rich and powerful thanks to the child.
Xue Wu was lost in thought.
Shi Qi's voice came through the door, "Your Highness, something terrible has happened. Divine Doctor Li is dead."
Ling Shumo suddenly turned around and looked towards the door.
Shi Qi just happened to push the door open, his face showing an extremely grim expression. "Divine Doctor Li was summoned to the palace by His Majesty. He somehow angered His Majesty and was hacked to death on the spot by the guards from the Imperial Study."
Xue Wu was originally holding a cup of hot water and drinking it slowly. When Shi Qi finished speaking, the water in his mouth almost spit out and he started coughing violently. His hands were shaking so badly that he couldn't hold the cup steady. The porcelain cup fell onto the quilt, and the water in the cup was instantly spilled.
Ling Shumo, however, had no intention of paying attention to Xue Wu. She asked solemnly, "Jiang He doesn't know that Divine Doctor Li is gone, right?"
Shi Qi quickly replied, "I have specifically instructed the servants not to pass on the news to the Anxiang Palace."
Ling Shumo's brows still couldn't relax.
Jiang He has not been able to eat for some time. The reason why he can still live a normal life is because he thinks his stomach disease can be cured. If Jiang He knew that Doctor Li was gone, he would probably commit suicide for the second time.
Ling Shumo could no longer sit still when she thought of this. She said to Xue Wu, "I'm going to the Anxiang Palace to visit the noble attendant Mei (Jiang He). Tell the Fuyao Palace that you're pregnant. If you need anything, tell the Princess Royal and ask him to take good care of you."
After Ling Shumo finished speaking, she disappeared into the room.
Xue Wu clutched her stomach, tears that had just stopped flowing again. God would have been better off not letting him have this child in the first place, instead of giving him hope and then mercilessly pushing him into the abyss.
Fuyao Palace.
Fu Yijing smiled at the attendant who came to announce it, "Noble Lady Lian is pregnant. This is truly wonderful news. Zhiqi, take the key and go to the storehouse. Pick out some goodies for me to give to Yuehua Palace. Also, be sure to instruct the attendants of Yuehua Palace to serve Noble Lady Lian with all their heart. If Noble Lady Lian is able to give birth safely, I will double their monthly allowance."
The chess player sent the attendant who was going to report away.
The smile on Fu Yijing's face vanished instantly. His words had seemed all-encompassing, but in reality, the promise that "after Xue Wu gives birth to the child, the monthly salary of the servants serving in Yuehua Palace will be doubled" was nothing more than an empty promise. Before the child was born, the servants' salaries hadn't increased at all.
Fu Yijing picked up the teacup and took a big sip of water, but he couldn't suppress the irritation in his heart.
Noble attendants of the fourth rank and above can raise their own children personally.
He couldn't even use the method of giving birth to Xue Wu and then raising him himself.
Fu Yijing pounded his belly in exasperation. Before he got married, his mother had told him that he had a very good body for childbearing. As long as the princess worked hard with him, he would soon have good news from his belly. As the princess, he could tolerate children born by other men, but other children had to be born after the legitimate daughter to avoid affecting his status.
After the wedding, Her Highness the Princess doted on him almost every night. He had originally thought that the child he was carrying would be Her Highness the Princess's second child at worst. But that vixen named Xue Wu was diagnosed with pregnancy at such a critical moment. This was truly outrageous!
Fu Yijing grew angrier the more he thought about it, but his face remained impassive. To anyone who saw him, he appeared virtuous and generous. While outsiders couldn't see through his thoughts, Zhiqi understood his master's temper well.
Zhiqi lowered his voice and said, "Doctor Zhang said that there's a high probability that the baby in your ladyship Lian's belly will not be saved. Please rest assured, my master."
How could Fu Yijing possibly be at peace? He just wanted someone to bring a bowl of abortion pills and force it down Xue Wu's throat.
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