After thinking for a moment, Nianxue glanced at Ziran with a complicated expression and said, "Then you should hurry up and invite the Princess Consort over. At this hour, the Master will definitely not be back."
After Zi Ran left, Nian Xue looked into the inner room again and could still hear Li Shi questioning Doctor Zhou. She felt grateful for Li Shi's concern for Lan Qin, but for the sake of Gege, she had no choice but to agree to Zi Ran's suggestion.
“Consort, I have sent someone to invite you here. The princess’s illness cannot be delayed any longer, so I humbly request that you not speak with Doctor Zhou any further.” Nianxue walked in and said to Madam Li.
"Oh, look at me, I was confused too. Of course, it's more important to make a decision for my sister first. Since the Fujin is coming, I'll go back first. When Niu-mei wakes up, you must tell us, otherwise we'll be worried." Li-shi smiled awkwardly, then stood up, supporting Xiang-qiao's hand.
After Madam Li left, the Fujin, supported by Granny Li and Chunliu, stepped into the South Courtyard for the first time. Looking at every blade of grass, every table and chair, every room and structure in the South Courtyard, her heart sank deeper and deeper. The exquisite details and thoughtful design here exceeded her expectations; the Fourth Prince had truly gone to great lengths to accommodate this Niohuru woman.
When the Fujin walked to Lanqin's bedside, she saw that the little girl was already in a deep sleep. She couldn't help but scold, "Doctor Zhou, do you know your crime? Why have you been so slow to prescribe medicine for Princess Niu? What should we do if she continues to have this fever?"
"Your Majesty, I have an urgent matter to report to you, and I would like to ask Your Majesty for a decision!" Doctor Zhou immediately bowed, his attitude much more respectful than when he treated Lady Li.
"Tell me, what illness does Princess Niu have?" The Fujin looked at Doctor Zhou with suspicion, wondering what he was going to say. All the maids in the room were also staring intently at Doctor Zhou.
"Your Highness, Princess Niu has a fever due to a cold. It's not serious; a few doses of fever-reducing medicine will suffice," Doctor Zhou said.
"Then why do you insist that I, the Fujin, make the decision? Doctor Zhou, what are you trying to create?" Fujin said angrily. She had thought that Niu Shi had some serious illness, which was why she had to be called here. But after hearing what Doctor Zhou said, she couldn't help but feel disappointed, so her tone became unfriendly.
"Please allow me to finish speaking, Your Highness. In addition to her cold, Consort Niu is also more than a month pregnant. The reason I dare not prescribe medicine is that although it can cure Consort Niu's cold, it poses a certain risk to the fetus in her womb! I dare not make a decision on my own, and I ask for Your Highness's understanding." A bead of sweat appeared on Doctor Zhou's forehead.
What?! Pregnant! Princess is pregnant!! Nianxue blurted out, and Xicha, Huanbi, and Ziran were all astonished.
The princess was so surprised that she stared at Doctor Zhou and couldn't help but ask, "Doctor Zhou, are you sure? Princess Niu is indeed pregnant?"
"Your Majesty, I can see it clearly; Princess Niu is indeed pregnant," Doctor Zhou reiterated.
The Fujin's hands, adorned with red-gold openwork nail guards and concealed within her long sleeves, suddenly clenched into fists. She turned to look at Lanqin on the bed, her face flushed with fever, and felt a complex mix of emotions.
She's pregnant! She's pregnant! The words kept repeating in the Fujin's mind.
"May I ask, Your Highness, how should we treat Princess Niu at this moment? If we give her fever-reducing medicine, it will surely harm the fetus in her womb. If we don't give her medicine and let Princess Niu continue to have this fever, I'm afraid it will harm her health," Doctor Zhou said, bowing respectfully.
At this moment, the Fujin could no longer hear his words. There was only one thought in her mind: Niu was pregnant!
Seeing that the Fujin remained silent for a long time, Nianxue was anxious, but dared not ask the Fujin directly. So she couldn't help but look at Ziran standing behind her, wanting to ask her opinion.
Sure enough, Zi Ran was also looking at Nian Xue with an inquiring gaze. After exchanging a knowing look, Nian Xue stepped forward slightly, and Zi Ran, using Nian Xue as cover, quietly slipped away.
As soon as Zi Ran left the room, she ran to the gatehouse and found Li Shubao. She said to him, "Go quickly and find the head nanny. Tell her that 'the princess is pregnant.' Make sure she informs the master immediately and that he comes back as soon as possible. The princess has caught a cold, and Doctor Zhou is worried that the medicine might harm the fetus. The wife is also hesitant. This matter still needs the master to come back and make a decision."
Upon hearing this, Li Shubao was greatly surprised, but then his face lit up with joy. After thinking for a moment, he turned and left the South Courtyard.
Meanwhile, the Fujin had already recovered from the shock of Lanqin's pregnancy. Naturally, she didn't want to see the child in Lanqin's belly safe and sound. However, Doctor Zhou had already spoken in front of so many people, and she could no longer hide it.
The princess raised her hand and touched the gold-embroidered flower cuff of her sleeve, and said solemnly, "I think Doctor Zhou should prescribe medicine for Princess Niu. Otherwise, if we let her continue to have this fever, I'm afraid it will not only harm her body, but also the baby in her womb. It would be better to use medicine. Once the mother is better, the child will naturally be fine."
Upon hearing the words of the Fujin, Nianxue felt a knot in her heart. Her status meant she shouldn't question the Fujin, but for the sake of the princess, she couldn't care less: "Fujin, this servant thinks that the princess should not take medicine. I beg Doctor Zhou to give the best method that can treat the princess's illness without harming the child in her womb. This servant thinks that if the master knew, he would think the same way as this servant."
"How dare you! What kind of status do you have to speak to the Princess Consort like that? Are you implying that the Princess Consort doesn't care about Princess Niu's health and the child in her womb?" Chunliu said angrily. Upon hearing Nianxue's words, the Princess Consort's face immediately turned cold.
“Please calm down, Your Highness. That’s not what I meant. I’ve served you for many years and know your heart best. You’ve longed for this child for so long, and now that Heaven has bestowed this child upon you, it must not be harmed. Otherwise, when you wake up, you will blame yourself and be sad.” Nianxue was actually expressing her own thoughts; this child was of utmost importance to the princess, and there was absolutely no way it could be lost.
"What a loyal maidservant! I think Consort Niu is truly blessed. Not only is she deeply favored by the Fourth Prince, but everyone around her is quick-witted and intelligent. How about this, I'll go back first, and we'll wait for the Fourth Prince to return to decide how to treat Consort Niu?" A smile appeared on the Consort's lips, her tone gentle and calm.
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