In the darkness, Li Chenjiao couldn't see Fourth Master's face, but she could feel that his breathing had become heavier, whether from excitement or anger, she didn't know.
Li Chenjiao silently shrank her neck, preparing to think of her words before bearing the wrath.
"Tomorrow, I will invite the imperial physician to examine Madam Wu. The eldest princess has been feeling better these days and should also be examined. Madam Song has been recuperating since giving birth and should also be examined. The imperial physician will also examine all the minor ailments in the back courtyard. You also need to be examined for irregular menstruation. If so—I will make the arrangements."
Li Chenjiao was truly stunned this time.
She really didn't expect that the Fourth Prince would understand her concerns and handle them so well—and the Fourth Prince didn't seem to be angry at all.
Li Chenjiao leaned closer, still wanting to ask clearly: "Isn't Master angry?"
This time, Fourth Master directly reached out and patted Li Chenjiao's buttocks under the blanket: "You're getting bolder and bolder. Aren't you afraid that something bad might really happen to your body?"
Li Chenjiao let out a soft "Ouch," and just chuckled in the darkness.
Fourth Master hugged the person tightly, and before closing his eyes, he said, "There won't be a next time."
The Fourth Prince first thought that Li Chenjiao's health was genuine. He had witnessed the sudden deaths of palace ladies, as well as those like the late Empress Tongjia who suffered from chronic illnesses.
Of all the women in the mansion, the Fourth Master had to admit that he was most satisfied with Madam Li. Perhaps there were some improper relationships between them in private, but the Fourth Master truly felt comfortable with Madam Li.
Hearing Li Chenjiao say that her period hadn't come last month, I naturally thought of Li Chenjiao's health.
As for being deceived by Li, Fourth Master was indeed somewhat unhappy.
Thinking this, Fourth Master couldn't help but raise his hand and pat it lightly again.
The punishment for the Fourth Prince's displeasure was that he would not tell Li Chenjiao about the matter of requesting her to be made a concubine.
Li Chenjiao secretly twitched the corner of her mouth in the darkness. Well, let's just consider it Fourth Master's little joke.
However, this matter was easier than Li Chenjiao had imagined, which indirectly shows that the Fourth Master is indeed very tolerant of her at the moment.
The next day, before leaving the mansion, the Fourth Prince indeed instructed Su Peisheng to go to the Imperial Hospital to invite the imperial physician.
After washing up and having breakfast, the Fujin received the news but didn't think much of it: "It's good to have a child, at least the Fourth Prince cares about it. I just don't know if Consort Wu's baby is a boy or a girl."
The imperial physician naturally came first to pay his respects to the princess and take her pulse. The imperial physician was a renowned gynecologist from the Imperial Hospital, specially invited by Su Peisheng. After taking the princess's pulse, he asked Yuru a few questions.
Physician Zhou was also wondering to himself. Before he came, Eunuch Su had said that there was a Consort Li in the Fourth Prince's residence who needed close attention, but right now the Princess's pulse was...
However, Physician Zhou dared not make a definitive judgment at the moment. He simply bowed and said that the Princess Consort was in good health, but her menstrual cycle was slightly irregular. He would prescribe a remedy and come back to examine her in a few days.
The princess consort was aware of her problem, so she didn't react much at the moment. She wasn't the type to ask the imperial physician about having children, as that would make her seem too eager.
She was the primary consort, and it would be best if she had a legitimate son by her side, but even if she didn't, no one could shake her position.
Then, Physician Zhou went to check on Princess Wu and Princess Song. Princess Wu's pregnancy was very stable, and she always followed the doctor's advice, so there was nothing wrong with her.
However, after seeing Physician Zhou off, Madam Wu couldn't help but mutter, "Physician Zhou just came to take my pulse a couple of days ago, why is he taking my pulse again out of the blue? There's no need for such a big fuss."
Madam Wu naturally knew that everyone in the backyard was watching her belly, and with her due date approaching, she naturally hoped to keep a low profile and avoid attracting attention.
The maid just smiled and said, "Doesn't this show that Fourth Master has Princess in his heart? He often thinks about the child in Princess's womb. Once Princess gives birth to the prince safely, this servant should change his address."
Madam Wu immediately looked at her reproachfully: "What nonsense are you talking about? It's all baseless."
But with the maid's interruption, Madam Wu didn't bother to think about her doubts any further.
As for Madam Song, she was concerned about her own health. She was only satisfied after the imperial physician repeatedly confirmed that she could still have children.
After seeing the imperial physician off, she couldn't help but mutter to herself, "The Fourth Prince must have asked the imperial physician to examine the pulse of the women in the backyard. He must want the imperial physician to take care of my health without attracting attention. I'd better take good care of myself."
After leaving Wu Gege and Song Gege's place, Physician Zhou was then led by Fu Lu from the front courtyard to Li Chenjiao's east courtyard.
Upon hearing Xiao Luzi's message, Li Chenjiao summoned Physician Zhou.
Li Chenjiao knew what was going on, but the two maids watched Doctor Zhou taking her pulse so intently that they didn't dare to breathe.
After Physician Zhou finished taking her pulse, he hesitated and dared not ask, but Li Chenjiao remained calm and asked, "How is it? Physician Zhou, is there anything wrong with my body?"
The pulse of this Lady Li in front of me is much easier to confirm than that of the previous Fujin.
Knowing that his trip had not been in vain, Physician Zhou spoke with a joyful expression: "Congratulations, Princess! Congratulations, Princess! It has been more than a month since you were pregnant."
Li Chenjiao blinked, feigning a hint of joy, and asked again.
The two maids beside him were overjoyed upon hearing this.
After Li Chenjiao finished expressing her "joy," she asked, "This is my first time experiencing pregnancy, and I am still unaware of many dietary restrictions. I will need to trouble the imperial physician to tell my maid, especially regarding food."
Qiu Ci was already frantically looking for paper and pen.
Qiu Hu and Qiu Ci went to inform Physician Zhou about the dietary restrictions, leaving Li Chenjiao in the room.
Li Chenjiao lowered her eyes, finding it rather amusing.
She gently touched her belly again; it was already a month along.
She could already picture it in her mind: a beautiful little princess being amused by two maids playing with rattles.
The little girl was very pretty, and her appearance was quite similar to hers, but her lips were also somewhat similar to those of the Fourth Prince.
Li Chenjiao's heart softened at the sight.
Li Chenjiao now wanted to make little clothes for the little girl herself, as she was practically a miniature version of herself.
After the two maids returned and saw off Physician Zhou, Qiu Ci hurriedly put her hands together and said, "Thank goodness, our princess has finally made it through!"
The girl's eyes reddened as she spoke.
Qiu Hu handed her a handkerchief: "Why are you crying on such a beautiful day? You can't cry."
After comforting her, Qiu Hu was still a little worried: "This servant has told Physician Zhou about what the princess has been eating these days. The princess should eat less of the lotus seeds sent from the estate in the future. The physician said that lotus seeds promote blood circulation, and it is not appropriate to eat too much of them in one or several days."
Li Chenjiao nodded, clearly impressed: "I have Qiu Hu by my side, so I don't have to worry about anything."
Hearing the teasing in her princess's words, Qiu Hu exclaimed, "Princess, you're all in love now, why are you still acting like a child?"
"Alright, alright, today is a good day, let's all give a reward to everyone in the courtyard. I'll also use some silver to shut Qiu Hu up." Li Chenjiao, who had been holding back for so long, finally laughed heartily.
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