Who's worried about that, you silly husband? Didn't you see my look?
Liu Lingxi broke down. She desperately blinked at her young master, hoping he could quickly find an excuse for her to get away.
As the emperor's confidant, Imperial Physician Zhang would certainly not hide his physical condition. Once it is discovered that he is faking it, the scene will be quite interesting.
The woman's eyes blinked, beautiful like small fans, gently sweeping across the heart of the prince who only had eyes for her.
Crown Prince Sheng Changfeng was completely captivated by his Crown Princess's beauty, and felt an irresistible urge to kiss her passionately.
However, when his gaze shifted downwards and fell upon Liu Lingxi's lower abdomen, he quickly suppressed the itch he felt from being teased.
No, my Crown Princess is suffering right now, how could I have such a beastly thought?
Sheng Changfeng certainly noticed that Liu Lingxi was more lively than usual.
But at this moment, worry had taken over, and he didn't think about anything else.
Even though a question did flash through his mind, he ignored it.
Therefore, Liu Lingxi's frequent blinking was entirely for the blind; it didn't convey any information at all.
"Don't worry, Physician Zhang will be here soon. How are you feeling? Are you feeling any better?"
The Crown Prince dared not touch her anywhere. He carefully helped her sit down and then obediently waited with her for the imperial physician to arrive.
It failed!
Liu Lingxi had completely given up hope and could only quietly wait for her death to come.
What was the crime of deceiving the emperor again? Oh, the crime of treason is beheading!
Her face was filled with unease, her long eyelashes blinked incessantly, and her little hands clenched the handkerchief tightly, twisting it into a pretzel!
The Crown Prince was slightly puzzled. Why did Xi'er seem so uneasy?
But then I thought about it again and realized that she was right. Her own Crown Princess was also worried about what might happen to the baby in her womb.
"Don't be afraid, Xi'er..."
All he can do now is stay by her side; he will share everything with her.
After feeling his genuine concern, Liu Lingxi was still a little uneasy, but she steeled herself and felt much more at ease.
She nodded to her young master, indicating that she had heard him.
"Um."
The two people, deeply engrossed in their romance, completely ignored the other person present.
That person was the emperor, who suddenly tensed up and stood up like a gatekeeper!
Sheng Jin noticed her unease. After all, Xi'er's every move was particularly attractive to him, and his gaze never left the woman.
Therefore, he could easily observe Liu Lingxi's emotional changes and capture some small details that others had not noticed.
"Are you nervous?"
Sheng Jin suddenly spoke up, interrupting the intimate atmosphere between the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess.
His gaze was more intense than fire, carrying the power to burn everything, as he looked at that petite figure.
The sound was like a thunderclap, exploding right next to Liu Lingxi's ears, startling her so much that she dropped her handkerchief and almost jumped off her chair.
Liu Lingxi's face was full of surprise, her red lips slightly parted, like a frightened fawn, her eyes filled with panic.
She didn't want to be petty and hide behind the Crown Prince, but even after trying, she still didn't dare to face Sheng Jin directly.
She always felt that the way the other person looked at her was too intense, as if they wanted to devour her, and she was powerless to resist.
"Your Highness... no, Father, I am not nervous, just a little unaccustomed to it."
Although she said that, in reality, she practically tore the prince's sleeve to shreds.
After the woman finished speaking, she lowered her eyes, trying to avoid Sheng Jin's gaze.
Liu Lingxi lowered her eyes, her respectful and submissive demeanor like that of an innocent little lamb.
She thought she could avoid some stares this way, but in reality, Sheng Jin's eyes were practically glued to her, and he was only getting worse.
Liu Lingxi was so nervous she was about to cry, and her little hands were clenched tightly.
The Crown Prince could feel the pulling force on his arm, and he knew without thinking that his Crown Princess was afraid.
"Father, when will Imperial Physician Zhang arrive? Could you please send someone to urge him again?"
The Crown Prince bowed respectfully, then withdrew his hand after speaking, stood back beside the Crown Princess, and took her small hand in his, trying to reassure her.
Although Sheng Jin also disapproved of the Crown Prince clinging to the Crown Princess this time, she did not refute him, but instead nodded in agreement.
"That's true. Someone, go again—"
Before Sheng Jin could finish speaking, hurried footsteps came from outside the door, and then Imperial Physician Zhang appeared before them.
"Your humble servant Zhang Wen pays his respects to Your Majesty, the Crown Prince, and Your Highness the Crown Princess."
"Get up and go quickly to check on the Crown Princess and see how her baby is. I don't care what method you use, you must ensure the safety of both mother and child."
Sheng Jin's words, though brief, were very powerful, serving as a rebuke and warning to the imperial physician.
This shows how much the emperor valued the Crown Princess's pregnancy.
Zhang Wen was no fool to have become the emperor's confidant; once she received orders, she knew exactly what to do.
Those whom the emperor wants to protect, none cannot be protected; similarly, those whom the emperor wants to kill, none can survive.
"Yes, Your Highness, I will take the Crown Princess's pulse immediately."
After Physician Zhang finished speaking, he took out a medicine pillow and a silk handkerchief from his medicine box, held his breath and concentrated, and then began to take the pulse.
As he felt his pulse, his brows gradually furrowed, making the onlookers tense as well.
The Crown Prince clenched his fists, worried that something might be wrong with his Crown Princess's health.
Even the Emperor was made nervous by Zhang Wen's tense expression, his thin lips pressed tightly together, as if he was afraid of hearing some bad news.
However, in reality, Imperial Physician Zhang did not detect anything unusual about the fetus in the Crown Princess's womb.
The fetal breathing is steady and sufficient; although not particularly strong, it is still much better than that of an average pregnant woman...
Logically speaking, such a pulse should not cause discomfort and should not indicate any major problem.
The Crown Princess's pulse was slightly rapid, as if she were nervous—
No way!
Suddenly, Imperial Physician Zhang had a flash of inspiration. He realized that the Crown Princess's tense pulse might be because she had lied to the Emperor and the Crown Prince.
Zhang Wen stroked his beard, then glanced up at the Crown Princess and saw the panic in her eyes.
However, considering the large red mark on her forehead, she must have angered the emperor before, which is why she used the excuse of something wrong with the fetus.
That makes sense.
A knowing glint flashed in Zhang Wen's eyes. Well, as an imperial physician, she couldn't be too direct; she had to embellish her words a little.
So he withdrew his hand and explained the Crown Princess's illness to the Emperor, albeit with embellishments.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Princess's pulse and fetal breathing are unstable. She has been worrying and distressed lately, and she probably needs to rest in bed. No one should disturb her. She should take two more doses of medicine to stabilize the pregnancy."
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