Mingyu's heart ailment worsened, and coupled with the pregnancy symptoms, she felt completely dehydrated and weak, yet her heart was burning with intense restlessness.
When Lanqin heard about Mingyu's situation, she specially sent two nursing assistants, Granny Liu and Granny Tian, to help Mingyu adjust her appetite. "You must take good care of the Princess Consort. If anything goes wrong, you will be held responsible. Also, report any situation to me immediately." Lanqin felt she also bore some responsibility for Mingyu's current condition.
Granny Liu and Granny Tian tried everything they could, but Mingyu's health just wouldn't improve, and the two of them were extremely anxious.
That day, Madam Su brought six-month-old Yongzhang to Mingyu's residence. "Madam, I heard you haven't been feeling well these past few days, so I brought Yongzhang to see you."
Looking at Mingyu, who was usually noble and unapproachable, now quiet and thin, Su felt a pang of heartache. She had been through the same thing herself, so she could understand how much pain Mingyu was going through.
Since becoming pregnant, Mingyu's personality has changed drastically. She is no longer harsh and strict with Su Shi, and she shows more maternal love when she sees her child.
Mingyu looked at Yongzhang in Su's arms and was in a great mood. "This child is so cute!" Mingyu reached out and touched his little hand, which made him giggle in Su's arms.
Mingyu subconsciously touched her belly, wondering if her child would be just as petite and adorable after birth. She grew increasingly excited for its arrival.
"Madam, is your health any better?" Madam Su asked worriedly. If her health did not improve, it would be very detrimental to the growth of the fetus in her womb.
Mingyu withdrew her hand and sighed, "Yes, I haven't had an appetite these past few days. I can't eat anything, and I'm feeling quite frustrated."
“Madam, I was the same when I was pregnant with Yongzhang. I had a poor appetite and would vomit three or four times a day, but I persevered as long as I thought about Yongzhang’s birth.” Madam Su hoped that her words would be of some help to Mingyu.
Everyone assumed Mingyu's condition was due to pregnancy symptoms, but it was actually more of a psychological burden. Mingyu took Su's hand, seeking comfort, "Su, do you think the Prince cares about the child in my belly?"
Madam Su was shocked. How could Mingyu have such thoughts? "Of course, this is your and Prince's legitimate son. Prince treats you so well every day, of course he cares about the child in your belly! Why would you ask such a question?"
Mingyu lowered her head, unsure of herself. "But since I became pregnant, the Prince has never sent a single letter. And the concubine is with him; I'm afraid…"
So that's what you were worried about!
Madam Su stroked Mingyu's hand and comforted her, "The Prince is leading troops in the Northwest. Perhaps the war is too intense for him to attend to, or perhaps the channels for sending letters have been blocked, which is why he hasn't sent any back."
Hearing Su's words, the knot that had been weighing on Mingyu's heart was untied, and her mood was no longer as gloomy as before. Su continued, "Fujin, you should take good care of your health. When the Prince returns after winning the battle, he will be able to see his legitimate son. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Mingyu felt a warm feeling wash over her. Perhaps it was true, as Madam Su had said, that the Prince hadn't sent a letter because he lacked the means to do so; he still cared about her! She was just worrying unnecessarily…
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