The imperial physician only said that His Majesty had been overwhelmed with worries about state affairs lately and had caught a slight cold.
The Fourth Prince stood outside, with the Crown Prince at the head of the table and the Prince Zhi, who was weeping uncontrollably, beside him.
Then the Fourteenth Prince couldn't help but mutter, "Father Emperor only caught a cold, but I also heard that Consort Mi is—"
The Fourth Prince turned around and stopped the Fourteenth Prince from finishing his sentence with a look.
Consort Mi, née Wang, was the birth mother of the sixteenth prince who died young during the southern tour.
Just a few days ago, the imperial physician diagnosed that Lady Wang was pregnant again.
Perhaps only the imperial physician who examined the Emperor's pulse truly knew the extent of his health condition.
These analyses, of course, cannot be spoken aloud.
While attending to the sick prince until late at night, the Fourth Prince had someone send the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Princes back to the Fourth Palace in Ganxi before finally having time to inquire about the situation in Yonghe Palace.
Upon learning of Consort De's arrangement, the Fourth Prince pondered for a long time: "Use my token to invite the imperial physician back to the manor to examine the Fujin and your mistress, Master Li."
The imperial physician had examined them and found that with both physical discomfort and the possibility of pregnancy, it was only natural that the Fujin (principal wife) and Lady Li would not enter the palace.
"Master Li" is how the servants in the front courtyard refer to Li Chenjiao.
Compared to calling her Consort Li, which sounds awkward, the title "Master Li" is just right in terms of appropriateness.
After giving his instructions, the Fourth Prince then instructed Su Peisheng to collect some of the winter delicacies that Consort De liked to eat from the estate and send them to her.
After giving his instructions, the Fourth Prince thought for a moment and then said, "Ask Mother again whether we should send some to Father Emperor."
The princes are all getting older, and naturally they can no longer send whatever they want to their father, the Emperor, as they did when they were young.
The Fourth Prince only intended to send it to his mother; with the Emperor ill, it was only natural that the princes should show more filial piety.
Didn't you see how much Prince Zhi cried during the day?
However, the Fourth Prince was still cautious and did not want to be accused of flattering his father, the Emperor.
So he could only think of asking Consort De's opinion first.
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It was already quite late when Li Chenjiao returned to the manor.
In the palace, one could not expect to get a hot meal. When Li Chenjiao returned to the East Courtyard, she was starving.
She didn't even have the strength to crack her knuckles, and she asked Qiu Hu to take off those fussy things from her head.
"Let Madam He cook a bowl of noodles for me to have something to eat first. I'll have Xiao Luzi order food from the kitchen later."
Qiu Ci went outside to look for Xiao Lu Zi, but Dong Sheng told her that Xiao Lu Zi had gone to inquire about information.
"What happened while I was away from the manor?" Li Chenjiao asked, pressing her temples.
Today, both of her maids went to the palace with her, leaving only Dongsheng and Xiaoluzi in the courtyard.
Dongsheng replied from outside: "I heard that the eldest princess in Song Gege's courtyard is sick, but right now the eldest princess is still in the front courtyard, and Song Gege is crying and wailing in the front courtyard."
Is Madam Song afraid that if the Fourth Prince finds out, he will worry about the eldest princess and take his anger out on her?
However, today, Song Shi acted on her own initiative to send the eldest princess to the palace to see Consort De, which was indeed a bit crazy.
Upon hearing Dongsheng's report, Li Chenjiao felt nothing but sympathy for the eldest princess and disgust towards Song Shi.
Song is really digging her own grave.
Li Chenjiao could already imagine what kind of turmoil would ensue when Fourth Master returned.
Counting all the things that have happened since the birth of the eldest princess, Li Chenjiao was getting impatient with both what she saw and what she heard.
Li Chenjiao lay on the couch: "Let Xiao Luzi come back. There's no need to waste time outside."
After eating that bowl of shredded chicken noodles, Li Chenjiao fell asleep immediately.
When I woke up, I suddenly saw a figure sitting on the bedside table.
Li Chenjiao almost couldn't suppress the gasp that came out of her mouth. After she looked closely and realized it was the Fourth Master, she patted her chest in relief.
Why isn't the master saying anything?
Li Chenjiao slowly straightened up and made some space on the couch: "Would you like to come up and rest for a while, Master?"
Li Chenjiao's movements were so natural that the Fourth Master was stunned for a moment, but still got into bed.
The two lay quietly on the bed, saying very little, but in the tranquil environment, their breathing was clearly audible.
Li Chenjiao had just woken up and wasn't sleepy at all.
She turned her head to look at the Fourth Prince: "The imperial physician said that around five or six months, he could feel the baby's movements in my belly. Would the Fourth Prince like to feel it?"
Li Chenjiao naturally noticed the fatigue on Fourth Master's face, so she changed the subject to divert his attention.
The Fourth Prince had already closed his eyes, but upon hearing this, he tilted his head slightly.
Both Lady Song and Lady Wu in the mansion have experienced pregnancy, as has the current wife in the mansion.
However, most of the time, when the Fourth Prince was pregnant, he did not even share a bed with his wife; he had almost never had such an experience.
Whether it was Lady Wu or Lady Song, they would avoid visiting the Fourth Prince when he was pregnant. Over time, the Fourth Prince stopped going.
Every time Fourth Master went back, he would cause trouble for Wu and Song, which was really a hassle.
The only one who could still share a bed with the Fourth Prince when she was overjoyed was indeed Li Chenjiao.
When Fourth Master turned his head to look at Li Chenjiao, Li Chenjiao still had the same expression she had been giving him.
The Fourth Master's gaze also paused for a moment, but he still chose to refuse: "I'm a little tired, you should rest for a while."
Li Chenjiao didn't really care about the Fourth Prince's answer, after all, she hadn't felt any movement from the baby girl in her belly since she became pregnant.
Li Chenjiao wondered to herself a few times if she was carrying a quiet little girl.
It would be nice if she were a quiet girl; after all, a quiet girl is like the Fourth Prince, and it's good for her to be calm and composed.
However, Li Chenjiao was still a little disappointed. After all, if the little girl were as lively as her, who knows how happy she would be in the future.
Upon hearing Fourth Master's answer, Li Chenjiao touched her belly and said, "Then you should rest well, Your Highness."
Li Chenjiao is the kind of person who never feels embarrassed no matter what others do or say.
The Fourth Prince grunted in response, and after a long silence, he finally spoke: "The eldest princess is sick again."
Li Chenjiao pondered the Fourth Prince's tone for a moment, but unable to understand, she chose to let loose and refrain from saying anything considerate: "Your Majesty, I understand."
For once, the Fourth Master was speechless.
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