26 Sick
"If only it were our child..."
Jiang Yan was handling official business in the inn. When he heard the report from his subordinates, he immediately sent someone to invite the best doctor in the city. At the same time, he wrote a letter to ask Doctor Liu to come over, and rushed over in a hurry.
inside the house.
Cui Huaifeng lay in bed, his cheeks flushed, sweat forming at his temples, and he coughed occasionally. He was dazed and feverish, his vision blurry. He stared at Jiang Yan's figure absentmindedly, unable to tell whether her presence was real or fake.
Jiang Yan stood beside the old doctor who was hurriedly invited over, and listened calmly to her analysis of Cui Huaifeng's illness, but her eyes were always on Cui Huaifeng, feeling distressed and self-blaming.
The old doctor only examined the patient. Based on Cui Huaifeng's condition, she wrote a prescription and handed it to Jiang Yan, instructing him, "Take three doses of this medicine in a row and you'll feel better. The herbs are common and can be bought anywhere. However, don't take this medicine on an empty stomach."
"Thank you." Jiang Yan's tense face finally relaxed a little. She took out a silver note and insisted on giving it to the old doctor. The doctor refused several times but finally accepted it.
"It's getting late. I'll send someone to take you back."
"Thank you." The old doctor nodded.
After the old doctor left, Jiang Yan sent people to buy medicine and porridge, set up the medicine stove, and boil the medicine. Only after everything was properly prepared did she finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Jiang Yan touched Cui Huaifeng's forehead, still a little hot, and her worry returned. She went outside to bring in a bowl of freshly brewed medicine and some porridge from the restaurant. Then she noticed Zheng Pu was still waiting. "Go and rest," he said. "I'll take good care of your master."
Zheng Pu hesitated for a long time and had to agree. He knew that Jiang Yan was still very concerned about his master, so he went to the ear room to rest for a while. However, because he was paying attention to the movements from time to time, he did not sleep well.
There were only two people left in the room. Jiang Yan sat by the bed, with the porridge and medicine placed on a stool beside the bed. She tested the temperature of the bowl with the back of her hand and felt it was about right. She carefully supported Cui Huaifeng's shoulders and helped him sit up and lean against her chest.
Cui Huaifeng was originally drowsy and didn't know whether he was dreaming or awake, but after being tossed around by Jiang Yan, he gradually realized that she was really by his side.
Jiang Yan said softly, "Huai Feng, I'll feed you some porridge, and then you can take some medicine and rest assured."
Although Cui Huaifeng had a fever and was suffering from it, he still spared a bit of energy and shook his head. He didn't want to have any contact with Jiang Yan anymore.
Jiang Yan pretended not to see it, carefully held him in her arms, held the bowl in one hand, scooped a small spoonful of porridge with a spoon, and blew it gently to cool it down.
The porcelain spoon filled with porridge was placed against Cui Huaifeng's lips, and he tightly closed his lips to show his refusal. Jiang Yan paused, her hands raised in mid-air, refusing to put them down and insisting on feeding him. The two of them were in a stalemate.
Jiang Yan thought for a moment, put the spoon into the bowl, and put the bowl back on the stool.
She leaned slightly to the side, pinched Cui Huaifeng's chin, kissed him, and forcefully pried his lips open.
Cui Huaifeng frowned, his whole body was sore and tired. His hot hands pushed Jiang Yan's shoulders but he had no strength and could only endure it.
Jiang Yan kissed the man for a long time for personal gain before ending it with satisfaction.
Cui Huaifeng breathed slowly and stared at Jiang Yan with difficulty.
Jiang Yan had no regrets and vowed, "I'll leave after feeding you the porridge and medicine. I'll keep my word."
Cui Huaifeng was exhausted both physically and mentally and had no intention of dealing with her anymore.
Jiang Yanquan took it as his acquiescence and continued to hold him, picking up the bowl of porridge again and scooping a small spoonful. Cui Huaifeng did not refuse this time, he just wanted to finish it quickly.
After Jiang Yan fed him the porridge and medicine, he wiped the medicine stains on the corners of Cui Huaifeng's lips with a handkerchief. After everything was over, Jiang Yan still hugged Cui Huaifeng and didn't want to leave. Cui Huaifeng didn't bother to speak again.
About half an hour later, perhaps due to the effect of the medicine, Cui Huaifeng gradually felt less uncomfortable.
Jiang Yan looked down at Cui Huaifeng, who was resting with his eyes closed in his arms, feeling both happy and sad. He was happy that he had touched the man he had been thinking about day and night, but he was sad because he didn't know how much longer he could stay with him.
Jiang Yan sighed silently, her eyes accidentally falling on his bulging belly. She couldn't tell what she felt. She thought she would hate it, but now she inexplicably wanted to get close to it. "Can I touch it?"
Cui Huaifeng opened his eyes and looked at his abdomen, not knowing how to respond. While he was hesitating, Jiang Yan's hand had already covered his abdomen, gently stroking it.
Jiang Yan's eyes were incredibly soft, "Good boy."
Cui Huaifeng was distracted for a moment and turned his head away uncomfortably.
“If only our child…”
Cui Huaifeng was silent for a moment, "No ifs."
A trace of loneliness flashed in Jiang Yan's eyes, and he smiled, "At least it's your child."
Jiang Yan tucked his hair behind his ears and said, "I heard that pregnancy is extremely difficult for men..."
She paused, but couldn't help asking, "Do you... love her so much?"
Cui Huaifeng said weakly but decisively: "You should leave."
When it comes to Zhao Qiuxin, Jiang Yan's jealousy grows uncontrollably. Cui Huaifeng's avoidance and resistance to her make her even more emotional.
Jiang Yan stood up suddenly. "You are so affectionate to her, but why are you so cruel to me? We clearly loved each other before."
She was heartbroken, and she seemed to be asking and talking to herself, "You can remain a widow for her, get pregnant for her, why can't you do all this for me?"
Cui Huaifeng sat with his arms propped up, not saying a word.
Jiang Yan laughed at himself and said, "That's right. If you still had feelings for me, you wouldn't have done nothing and married her wholeheartedly."
Cui Huaifeng couldn't believe it. "What did you say?"
This was not the first time Jiang Yan had said this. Cui Huaifeng suddenly felt powerless, followed by a dense pain like being pricked by thousands of needles.
"It's late, you should rest first." Jiang Yan realized that he was getting too emotional and quickly stopped talking.
Cui Huaifeng was disheartened and didn't want to reply a single word.
Jiang Yan helped Cui Huaifeng lie down and covered him with a blanket. Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a budding flower in a vase in the corner. Jiang Yan thought it looked familiar, but she didn't think much about it. She stepped out and closed the door.
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A few days later, Cui Huaifeng had fully recovered. During this period, Jiang Yan never appeared to disturb him again. He only learned about his recent situation through his subordinates who acted in secret.
After Imperial Physician Liu arrived in Dingtong after traveling day and night, Jiang Yan asked him to diagnose Cui Huaifeng.
Cui Huaifeng refused immediately, but she couldn't resist Jiang Yan's coaxing and threats. She knew that he would definitely consider the unborn child and would not easily get angry with her and drive her away.
The two argued for a long time, and Cui Huaifeng finally compromised.
After Imperial Physician Liu finished taking Cui Huaifeng's pulse, he hesitated to speak. After some hesitation, he looked at Jiang Yan and said, "Your Highness, may I have a word with you for a moment?"
Jiang Yan looked at Cui Huaifeng, who didn't react at all. She stood up awkwardly and said, "Okay."
The two men stood facing each other outside the house, making sure that the master and servant inside the house could not hear their conversation.
Imperial Physician Liu knew about their relationship. After a moment's deliberation, she said bluntly, "Your Majesty, perhaps Master Cui has taken poison?"
Jiang Yan was shocked.
"In fact, I had this suspicion when I first saw Master Cui, but I didn't want to say more before. Now that Master Cui is pregnant, I think it's best to inform His Majesty."
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