"This evil creature doesn't even realize his current situation. He's always opposing the palace. He even dared to drive out the people sent by the Queen Mother. It really makes me angry."
Empress Pei and the fourth prince Liu Yi complained to Liu Zhao.
"Mother, please calm down! My brother acted inappropriately because he was worried about my sister-in-law's safety. I think the Queen Mother will understand."
"Just because you're worried about Gu Jiu's safety, can you just kick him out?"
Empress Pei sternly rebuked
Then she asked, "What's going on with your sister-in-law now? Didn't she say she was dying? How come she's getting better now?"
"I'm not quite sure either. But I've already sent Qin'er to visit my sister-in-law. It's good that she's getting better!"
Empress Pei snorted, "Whether it's a good thing or not is hard to say. Come with me to see the Empress Dowager and speak a few good words for your brother."
"My son knows."
"This evil creature, he can't speak or act in a gentle manner. He has offended everyone. I wonder what future he has."
While complaining, Empress Pei took Liu Yi to see Empress Dowager Xiao.
…
Xiao Qin'er took a carriage, took the gifts, went up the mountain, and came to Xiaozhu.
After getting off the carriage, he was invited to the flower hall for a cup of tea, and then he was invited to the bedroom.
"My wife is weak and has just woken up. I feel really bad for making the Fourth Madam wait in the flower hall for so long."
"Is your wife okay? Is it because I'm here at the wrong time?"
"Thank you for your concern, Madam Fourth. My wife can now sit up and speak."
"That's good, that's good! It was really dangerous before. I was shocked when I heard the news."
Xiao Qin'er was invited into the bedroom.
Gu Jiu had already sat up, leaning against the pillow, his face pale.
"Why is sister-in-law sitting up? Are you too tired?"
Xiao Qin'er walked quickly to the bedside with a look of concern on her face.
"I'm so tired of worrying about my fourth brother and sister-in-law. I've been lying in bed for so many days that my body is almost rusting."
"Sister-in-law is joking. Seeing that she's alright, I finally feel relieved."
Xiao Qin'er was dressed simply today, in a light green dress that made her skin look snow-white.
A few years later, she had clearly aged. Fine lines appeared around her eyes, and her brows had a sharper edge. She looked difficult to get along with.
He was obviously thinner, but his aura was even more domineering.
Gu Jiu was looking at Xiao Qin'er, and Xiao Qin'er was also looking at her.
Gu Jiu looked frail, his lips were blue and purple, his face was extremely pale, and he was struggling to speak, obviously seriously injured.
It will not get better if you don't take care of it for half a year or a year.
Xiao Qin'er sighed secretly, "Thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law! We are all happy for you that you are safe."
"Thank you, Fourth Sister-in-law. I didn't expect it to be so dangerous. Fortunately, everything is over."
"Is the child okay?"
"fine."
Gu Jiu ordered the servants to bring the two children.
The child was small, having just finished feeding, and was not yet sleepy. He stared ahead curiously with his eyes half-open.
"The child is growing up so well! My sister-in-law is so lucky to have a son and a daughter now."
Gu Jiu laughed, "Seeing them makes all the suffering worthwhile."
Xiao Qin'er agreed deeply. "A woman lives for her man in the first half of her life, and for her children in the second half. My eldest son is a little boy, very naughty, and it gives me a headache to manage him. But I can't bear to see him get beaten. I feel so distressed when his father beats him."
Gu Jiu laughed, "It's the same for everyone. I feel bad when my brother Yu and brother Heng get beaten."
Xiao Qin'er hesitated for a moment before saying, "His Highness has been in a bad mood recently! He's driven everyone away from the palace. The Queen Mother is furious, and the Queen Mother is also angry with him. Even His Majesty is alarmed."
Gu Jiu looked helpless. "I really can't take care of him in my current state. He relies on medicine every day to keep him healthy. I really don't have the energy to care about what's happening outside."
"I know. It's all right, sister-in-law. I expect the palace will send someone to visit again, so we can't kick them out again. The atmosphere in the capital is tense right now, with disaster relief and riot control, and the rebels making a big fuss. There's all sorts of talk going on. His Majesty also has a bad temper. If he gets angry and takes it out on the eldest prince, it'll be troublesome!"
Xiao Qin'er was worried.
Gu Jiucheng accepted her kindness and said, "Thank you for your concern, Fourth Sister-in-law. I will remind His Highness to control his temper when I have the chance."
Xiao Qin'er laughed, "I hope my sister-in-law doesn't blame me for meddling in other people's business."
"How could that be? I can't thank you enough. Fourth sister-in-law, you should also take care of yourself. Look how thin you've become!"
Xiao Qin'er raised her hand and gently stroked her cheek, "Have you lost weight again? I don't really notice it myself. But it looks better if you're a little thinner."
Gu Jiu chuckled and said, "Being too thin is not good either."
"Sister-in-law is right. Will you continue to recuperate in the other courtyard, or return to the palace?"
"Just stay in the other courtyard to recuperate. It's quiet here. Doctor Hu said I need to rest for at least a year and a half."
"Giving birth is truly a life-or-death experience for women. Fortunately, you and your two children are all safe and sound in the end."
Gu Jiu nodded with a smile, she was also very glad.
Be thankful that you are lucky.
After sending Xiao Qin'er away, he was unwilling to stay in bed and rest.
She asked her maid Aqing to read to her.
The first and foremost requirement for any maid serving Gu Jiu is that she should be able to write and count.
Aqing picked up a book of unofficial history from the bookcase, sat on the footstool and read it in a low voice.
Gu Jiu closed his eyes and rested.
After a while, she suddenly asked, "I heard that you were scolded by Qingmei Qingzhu?"
Ah Qing nodded. "Sisters Qingmei and Qingzhu blamed us for not taking good care of Madam, causing her to almost get hurt... I have reflected on this. Sisters Qingmei and Qingzhu were right to scold us. We did not take good care of Madam. Fortunately, Madam was lucky and survived."
Gu Jiu shook his head and smiled. "Who can predict the outcome of childbirth? I didn't expect a difficult birth and heavy bleeding. I had given birth to two children before, so I thought the third one would be easy. I was careless!"
"Madam, please don't say that. Doctor Hu said that you were able to survive because you prepared thoroughly beforehand. Otherwise, he would have been powerless."
Gu Jiu said, "No matter how well prepared we are, accidents still happen. We can only say that plans can never keep up with changes."
"Madam always says to prepare for the worst and strive for the best. We did it, and I'm very proud!"
…
After lying in bed for more than half a month, Gu Jiu was finally able to get out of bed and move around.
The moment he stepped on the ground, Gu Jiu cried with joy.
It’s really not easy!
My muscles will rust if I can't get out of bed.
Every day Liu Zhao helps her turn over and massages her to keep her muscles active.
Sometimes, she was really afraid that she would develop bedsores if she continued lying like this.
Just thinking about it makes me feel scared.
Fortunately, I made it through.
call!
A heavy breath.
She leaned on Liu Zhao and walked slowly in the bedroom.
"If you feel tired, go back to bed."
Gu Jiu shook his head firmly, "I just haven't been active for a long time, so my legs are a little weak. Just walk a few more laps and it will be fine."
"Is it really okay?" Liu Zhao was very worried.
Since Gu Jiu gave birth to the child, Liu Zhao has never left Xiaozhu.
All the imperial ambitions and ambitions became unimportant when he might lose Gu Jiu forever.
He just wanted to stay with her, make sure she was safe, and make sure she got better day by day.
He had been plagued by nightmares these days, and whenever he woke up from one, he would be covered in cold sweats.
He finally realized that he was not as strong as iron.
He will also be afraid.
He will feel vulnerable too.
He will also lose his direction.
He would also become listless and run around like a fool.
No one is born strong.
Occasionally, he would show his weak side.
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "I'm fine, don't worry. If I really can't stand it, I will stop it myself."
Liu Zhao fell silent and silently helped Gu Jiu walk.
Circle after circle.
Gu Jiu didn't stop until he felt his body getting hot.
He carried her back to the bed, ordered the servants to bring hot water, then gave her a hot compress and massaged her legs.
“Is this the right amount of force?”
"Um!"
Gu Jiu sighed with satisfaction, "That's the strength."
Sore and comfortable!
Men are good at massage because they have enough strength.
Wang Yi was strong enough, but she couldn't control the strength well. Every time Wang Yi massaged Gu Jiu, he would make ghostly howling sounds.
Liu Zhao looked at Gu Jiu enjoying himself, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
After so many days, he finally smiled.
Gu Jiu knew what he was worried about.
"My health is getting better day by day, you don't have to worry about me. Next time someone comes to the palace, don't be so aggressive."
"I'm just annoyed by them bothering you. The imperial physicians all said you needed to rest, but they all pretended to be deaf and didn't hear. Humph!"
Liu Zhao was extremely impatient with the people sent from the palace, and it was almost written on his face.
Gu Jiu enjoyed the top-level massage service and trembled with pleasure.
"I'm feeling better now and can see guests. Next time, don't just chase them away. I'll handle them."
Liu Zhao's face darkened. "You're still in confinement after childbirth and need to recuperate. You can't live without medicine every day. You're exhausted after just a few steps out of bed, and you have to spend all your energy on it. You don't take your health seriously, but I do. I don't agree! Don't try to show off in front of me!"
Liu Zhao was really angry.
He is very angry.
Angry that Gu Jiu doesn’t take care of his body.
He is doing this for the sake of a few outsiders, putting himself in a difficult position and doing things in a foolish way.
Gu Jiu directly retorted, "If you are willing to patiently deal with the people in the palace, I won't have to show off."
Liu Zhao was speechless and could only admit defeat, "Alright, alright. Next time the palace sends someone over, I promise I won't just send them back."
Gu Jiu laughed, "It's long overdue! Ask the nurse to bring the two children over, and I'll look after them. Have you chosen names for the children?"
Liu Zhao said expressionlessly, "We haven't chosen a name yet! The child has a wet nurse to take care of him, so don't worry about it. Just focus on taking care of your health. Doctor Hu said that your vitality is seriously damaged and it will take another year or two to recover."
Gu Jiu was stunned for a moment. She stared at Liu Zhao with a meaningful look in her eyes.
Liu Zhao was surprised and asked, "What's the matter?"
Gu Jiu suppressed his emotions and asked, "Have you ever held the children after they were born?"
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The last chapter had the wrong chapter number. It was supposed to be 710, but it was written as 709.
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