Chapter 69 Chapter 69 Pregnant
Someone poured a pool of water at the door. It was freezing cold, and the water froze into ice. Jiang Shu stepped on it and her body suddenly slid backwards.
Falling down was not a big deal, but for some reason, Jiang Shu felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen after falling, as if something was stirring in her internal organs, almost crushing her body. She covered her lower abdomen and sweated profusely.
The □□ area became sticky, as if liquid was seeping out.
Zhu'er's bedroom was next to Jiang Shu's. When she heard the noise and walked to the corridor, she saw Jiang Shu lying on the ground with a frown on her face and a pale face.
Zhu'er was horrified. She ran to Jiang Shu's side, thrust her hands under her armpits, and pulled her up from the ground. She carried her out of the house, shouting, "Help, help! Hurry and get a doctor!"
Zhu'er helped Jiang Shu to the bedroom, held Jiang Shu's waist and let Jiang Shu lie on her back on the bed. At this time, she found a bloodstain where Jiang Shu had just sat.
Zhu'er is Jiang Shu's personal maid. She knows that Jiang Shu has not had a good time these days. Why did Jiang Shu get bleeding for no reason?
Zhu Er was extremely anxious. She grabbed the little maid's hand and asked, "Has anyone gone to call the doctor?"
Zhu'er was very strong, and the maid's hand was squeezed by her until it hurt. The maid took a breath and said, "There is a doctor living at home. The servant has already gone to invite him. I believe he will be here soon."
Jiang Shu's lower abdomen was still aching. She endured the discomfort and urged Zhu'er urgently, "Go and get Lu Changji back! Hurry!"
Someone came into the yard holding a lantern. It was the servant leading the doctor. Seeing the doctor, Zhu'er felt relieved and ran towards the gate.
Zhu'er was a quick runner. When she reached the gate, Lu Changji was getting into the carriage. Zhu'er rushed to the side of the carriage and shouted, "Master, the lady has fallen down. I don't know what happened, but she's bleeding."
The veins on his forehead were throbbing, and Lu Changji's long eyebrows were twisted into the shape of the Chinese character "川". He got off the carriage and hurried back to the inner courtyard.
Walk as fast as flying.
When Lu Changji entered the bedroom, Jiang Shu was sleeping soundly. Her face was as pale as snow and she looked as weak as a paper man.
Lu Changji's heart tightened, and a fishy-sweet taste surged through his throat.
He couldn't bear to disturb Jiang Shu, so he turned and went into the outer room with the doctor and asked in a low voice, "How is she?"
Lu Changji was originally very imposing, but now his eyes were bloodshot and his expression was solemn, which frightened the doctor.
The doctor involuntarily took a step back and said, "Madam's emotions fluctuated greatly, and she fell to the ground, which caused a miscarriage."
"What did you say, you had a miscarriage?" Lu Changji's voice rose slightly.
The doctor stared at Lu Changji. The story of Prime Minister Lu snatching someone's wife in the street was widely spread. He originally thought that Lu Changji had been having an affair with Jiang for a long time, and when he learned that Jiang was pregnant, he snatched Jiang home without any care. But looking at Lu Changji's expression, it seemed that he didn't know that Jiang was pregnant.
The doctor quietly picked at his nails, his heart becoming increasingly confused. He didn't know whose child Jiang was pregnant with. If the child was not Prime Minister Lu's, he was afraid that he would not be able to save the baby.
Although doctors are known for their compassion, they must first protect themselves before treating others. He didn't dare to deceive Lu Changji and told him the truth: "Madam has been pregnant for more than two months. She is now experiencing miscarriage and the fetus is a little unstable. Fortunately, Madam has a good health foundation. If she takes good care of herself, she will be safe."
More than two months?
According to the time calculation, Jiang Shu became pregnant when she planned to have sex with him at the banquet.
Lu Changji rubbed his temples, a surge of guilt hitting him, leaving him at a loss. For the first time, he felt helpless.
It's all his fault. He used to be very calm, but now he's as impulsive as a young boy. If he hadn't caused Jiang Shu to quarrel without any explanation, if he hadn't insisted on going out, how could Jiang Shu have been so emotional and fallen to the ground?
Lu Changji gently stroked Jiang Shu's cheek. Fortunately, Jiang Shu and the child were fine, otherwise he would never forgive himself.
Lu Changji sent the people out and paced around the room helplessly. He was afraid that his footsteps would wake Jiang Shu up, so he turned around and sat down beside the bed, staring at Jiang Shu quietly.
About an hour later, Jiang Shu woke up slowly. Lu Changji was very happy, but also a little at a loss. He had made a huge mistake, and he didn't know how Shu'er would treat him.
No matter how Jiang Shu treats him, he deserves it.
Lu Changji brought the medicine to the bedside and whispered to Jiang Shu, "Let me feed you the medicine!"
Jiang Shu shook her head. She turned over and faced inward. Her back looked slender and lonely, and it was obvious that she didn't want to pay any attention to Lu Changji.
Lu Changji was afraid that Jiang Shu would be unhappy, so he murmured in a low voice: "If you don't want to see me, I'll go outside. I'll let Zhu'er help you drink the medicine. You are weak now, so you must not slack off. You must drink the medicine."
He leaned over and tucked the corner of Jiang Shu's quilt, then said, "I'll be guarding outside the door. If you want to talk to me, ask Zhu'er to call me."
After saying this, he glanced at Jiang Shu again, and then reluctantly walked out of the house. The candlelight was heavy, and through the window, Jiang Shu saw a tall and clear figure.
She sat up in a daze, feeling that all this was just a dream. She had been in good health since she was young, but her period was sometimes irregular. In recent months, she had been so busy with other things that she had ignored the fact that she did not have her period.
She was looking forward to getting pregnant, but she didn't get pregnant, which disappointed her. Unexpectedly, she got pregnant.
Jiang Shu gently stroked her belly. It was as flat as ever, yet now it was pregnant with a life. She curled her lips and sighed at the wonder of life.
Zhu'er came to Jiang Shu with the medicine and said softly, "Grandma, it's time to take the medicine."
The doctor just now performed a miraculous treatment and after a set of acupuncture, Jiang Shu's bleeding stopped. Jiang Shu didn't feel any discomfort now, just sleepy, but she had to take the medicine so as not to harm the baby in her belly.
Since she is pregnant, she must treat the baby well.
When she was young, no one protected her from the wind and rain, so she had to take good care of herself and support her children.
Jiang Shu was not a delicate person. She drank the medicine in one gulp. After that, Zhu'er handed Jiang Shu a candied fruit. Jiang Shu put the candied fruit in her mouth at the right time to suppress the bitterness in her mouth.
After Jiang Shu finished drinking the medicine, she lay back on the bed. Only then did Shu'er ask, "Grandma, what happened tonight? Why is Grandpa so angry?"
Jiang Shu took out the silver hairpin, handed it to Zhu'er, and told her what had just happened.
Zhu Er was so angry that her teeth itched. She cursed, "I don't know which beast is stirring up trouble and sowing discord. If I find him, I will definitely break his dog teeth."
Jiang Shu was exhausted and had no energy to respond. She closed her eyes again and fell into a deep sleep.
Zhu'er hurried out of the house, intending to find someone to investigate the matter, but she first saw Lu Changji's cedar-like figure.
The heavy snow fell like goose feathers, and Lu Changji's shoulders and hair were covered with a thick layer of snow, which seemed to be frozen into ice.
Zhu Er was stunned for a moment, then whispered to Lu Changji, "Master, you misunderstood Grandma. Grandma and Minister Ye did not have any private dealings."
Jiang Shu felt guilty towards Ye Qian, and would not risk contacting him even for the sake of Ye Qian's life and future.
Lu Changji is extremely intelligent and usually very calm, but he loses his composure only when it comes to Jiang Shu.
Lu Changji frowned. He was too impulsive.
He summoned Cheng Luan and whispered, "Find out who entered Madam's room and arrest all those involved. No matter what means are used, make them reveal the person behind this."
Lu Changji looks gentle on the surface, but when he starts to fight, he is ruthless.
Cheng Luan agreed. As soon as he left, a message arrived from the palace, inviting Prime Minister Lu to come in for a discussion. The Empress Dowager would never summon him so late at night unless it was urgent. Lu Changji didn't dare delay and rode in his sedan chair to the palace.
The lights in the council hall were on. When Lu Changji arrived, there were three people sitting in the hall. The leader was naturally Yang Zhaoyue. To her left was the Minister of War Sun Ze, and to her right was the Minister of Revenue Yan Hui.
When the two ministers saw Lu Changji, they stood up and bowed. Lu Changji waved his hand and asked them to sit down.
After Lu Changji sat down, Yang Zhaoyue slowly spoke, "General Xu Wei, the general stationed in Nanyue, has sent a secret report saying that the King of Nanyue has secretly stationed troops and is rebellious. What are your thoughts?"
Sun Ze advocated war. The Nanyue, a mere barbaric land, dared to disobey the teachings of the Celestial Empire and harbored rebellious hearts. They should be taught a lesson.
Yan Hui, who was in charge of the grain and fodder, hated any act that wasted the people's money and resources. He said, "The Celestial Empire has hundreds of thousands of soldiers. We can overthrow South Vietnam with a single stamp of our feet. To control South Vietnam, we don't need to resort to war; we can simply intimidate them."
The two men had left-leaning political views, and they argued back and forth for more than ten times without a clear winner. Finally, they all turned their eyes to Lu Changji.
Lu Changji said, "The Queen Mother's birthday is approaching, so we should invite the King of Nanyue's only son to the court to offer congratulations and keep him in Bianjing to learn the etiquette and culture of the Celestial Empire.
If he comes, we will educate him. If he doesn't come, we can secretly send our powerful troops to suppress him."
Lu Changji's strategy was a win-win strategy. If the King of Nanyue was determined to rebel, he would certainly not allow his only son to die in Bianjing. The court could then simply send troops directly to Bianjing. Compared to the integrity of the territory, the food and fodder for the troops were nothing.
If the King of Nanyue had not been prepared for rebellion, he would not have dared to act rashly after his only son entered Bianliang.
After hearing Lu Changji's plan, Yang Zhaoyue was very happy. He quickly asked the Hanlin Academy to draft an edict and summon the Prince of Nanyue to the capital overnight.
After the Minister of War and the Minister of Revenue left, Yang Zhaoyue cast her eyes on Lu Changji. The house was heated by a floor heating system and was as warm as spring. The snow on Lu Changji's body slowly melted and seeped into his clothes bit by bit, leaving a dark color.
Yang Zhaoyue was a little upset and complained in a low voice: "Why are you covered in snow for no reason? Go to the inner room and change your clothes quickly so you don't catch a cold."
Lu Changji said it was fine: "I have something important to do at home, so I have to rush back as soon as possible."
He looked quite anxious. He leaned over and bowed to Yang Zhaoyue, then strode out of the hall.
Yang Zhaoyue looked at Lu Changji's back with a lonely expression, and ultimately did not say a word.
As the queen mother, she already has more than most people in the world. How can she covet everything? There is no way to have everything in the world.
Yang Zhaoyue returned to Fengzao Palace in a daze. He pulled open the bed curtain and suddenly saw the emperor jumping out from inside. The emperor was only eight years old and looked like Yang Zhaoyue. He was in high spirits and seemed made of a rainbow.
He looked at Yang Zhaoyue with a smile and asked, "Why did your mother come back alone? I thought you would sleep with Lord Lu."
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