Chapter 261 The baby is in an abnormal position
Jiang Wan Ning suddenly thought of something, opened her mouth but didn't know what to say.
"Ningning, what are you thinking about?" Pei Yanchuan noticed Jiang Wanning's hesitation and asked softly, "Between you and me, just say whatever comes to mind."
"There's no need for that."
Jiang Wanning originally didn't want to say it,
But after hearing Pei Yanchuan say that, she hesitated for a moment before saying, "Actually, I was thinking about it."
“Besides Xiao Yu himself, there is another person who can lead us to doubt the Emperor and successfully plant the Gu worms on you and your mother-in-law.”
Jiang Wan Ning stared calmly into Pei Yan Chuan's eyes and said softly, "That's my mother-in-law."
"Of course, this is on the premise that the mother-in-law is indeed the Prince of Jin's biological mother."
"In this way, we can reap the benefits without lifting a finger."
"If we're talking about other people in the harem, the only one who knows that the one living in the Cold Palace is the Empress is the Empress herself; the other concubines have no idea at all."
"Why would someone do such a thing when they have nothing better to do? Besides, even if they knew, they have no grudge against you or your mother-in-law."
“I had already investigated these things when I learned that my mother-in-law was in the Cold Palace.”
"As for the Empress, she did guide me to my mother-in-law, but I don't think it was her."
As Pei Yanchuan listened to Jiang Wanning's words, he kept turning the jade thumb ring on his thumb.
"Why not the Empress?"
"The Empress has no hatred towards you, nor does the Song family; in fact, they are all knives in the Emperor's hands."
"If the Empress harbors resentment towards her mother-in-law, then she should simply kill her."
"And why did you go to such lengths to let me know that my mother-in-law is still alive? Besides, everything the Empress did was done according to the Emperor's orders."
“There is a Miao person by the Emperor’s side. If he had wanted to use this method to control you earlier, he wouldn’t have let you be poisoned like this.”
"Compared to being poisoned by Gu and the previous kind of poison, if I were the emperor, I would definitely choose the former."
Although the poison was administered by the Western Xia people, Pei Yanchuan's body was suffering from torment worse than death every day. If the two countries were at war, he could only stand in the rear and command most of the time.
However, this lacks the deterrent effect of directly engaging in battle. The emperor fears that the sword in his hand is too sharp and will eventually be pointed at him, but if it is pointed at the enemy, then naturally the sharper the better.
Thinking about it this way, if Xiao Yu were the one who used the Gu poison, he would definitely spare no effort to cure Pei Yanchuan's poison, rather than giving him a medicine that would neither kill him nor keep him alive for long.
After speaking, Jiang Wan Ning calmly looked at Pei Yan Chuan.
Although this is just a guess, Pei Yanchuan must have already figured it out, but he just doesn't want to say it.
"No matter what, we should still be cautious," Pei Yanchuan said.
“I’ll investigate this matter further. If Lin Qiqin of the Lingxiao Sect really has a relationship with my mother-in-law, perhaps we can start with her,” Jiang Wanning said.
"That is exactly what I intend to do."
The two boarded the carriage, and Mo Qing rushed over, "Your Highness, Your Highness, something terrible has happened!"
Pei Yanchuan lifted the carriage curtain. "What is it?"
Mo Qing moved closer and whispered, "Madam Hou was knocked down while shopping."
Mo Qing's voice was very low, but Jiang Wan Ning still heard it. Before she could ask, Pei Yan Chuan asked, "Where is it? Has anyone been identified?"
How is the person doing now?
"The murderer was found at the cloth shop not far ahead; he was someone close to Princess Ping'an."
"Mo Ran went to investigate the specifics."
"Drive to the Marquis's residence." Pei Yanchuan lowered the curtain and gently comforted Jiang Wanning, "Ningning, don't be afraid. Your mother-in-law is very lucky and will be alright."
"The Marquis's residence also has doctors and midwives, so you can rest assured."
Jiang Wan Ning knew that there was no use in being anxious at this moment. Fortunately, the free clinic was not too far from the Ningyuan Marquis's residence, and she could arrive in less than an incense stick's time if she rode at full speed.
Jiang Wan Ning nodded, trying her best to remain calm.
Another wave of sorrow washed over her. Pei Yanchuan had just come from the Duchess of Yingguo's place. Her own birth mother might be the one who had cast a spell on her, and she could understand that feeling without her having to explain it.
But now Pei Yanchuan not only has to calm himself down, but also comfort her.
Jiang Wan Ning looked tenderly at Pei Yan Chuan and reached out to hold his hand.
The two remained silent, their hands clasped tightly together.
The coachman drove the carriage away quickly, and as soon as they arrived at the entrance of the Marquis's residence, Mo Ran came up to them, "Your Highness, Your Highness, I have just found out the truth."
"It's because Princess Ping'an holds a grudge about what happened in Cangzhou, and as soon as she arrived in the capital, she seized the opportunity to deliberately attack the Lady of the Marquis."
Pei Yanchuan and Jiang Wanning walked briskly while listening to Mo Ran's report.
"How is my mother doing now?" Jiang Wan Ning asked.
"The physician gave the lady acupuncture, which temporarily stabilized the pregnancy, but the lady was frightened and showed signs of difficult labor, and the physician could do nothing about it."
"Haitang and Shaoyao have already summoned the imperial physician, and he is currently inside. I am not entirely clear about the rest of the situation," Mo Ran said apologetically.
He was too embarrassed to inquire too much about the matter of childbirth, so he could only investigate the situation and find a royal physician to save his life.
Jiang Wan Ning listened to Mo Ran's words and walked quickly. After Mo Ran finished speaking, she lifted her skirt and ran, rushing towards Zhou's room.
As soon as she arrived at the door, Jiang Zheng greeted her, "Ningning, what brings you here?"
"Oh, you've come at the right time. I forgot you know medicine. Go check on your mother quickly, don't let anything happen to her. If all else fails, save the mother."
"Father, don't worry. How is Mother now?" Jiang Wan Ning didn't have time to say anything else.
With red eyes, Jiang Zheng watched as basin after basin of bloody water was poured out. His legs suddenly went weak, and he had to lean against a nearby table to steady himself. "The imperial physician hasn't come out yet, and Father doesn't know either."
"Where's the midwife?" Jiang Wan Ning, on the other hand, calmed down.
Jiang Zheng nodded repeatedly, "Your mother hired three midwives to stay at home a month ago."
"I was asking if the midwife came out and said anything?"
Jiang Zheng shook his head.
The weather has turned cold, and Jiang Wan Ning was still chilly from coming in from outside. She had only been talking to Jiang Zheng for a short while when she started to talk to him.
Try to dissipate the chill from your body and don't bring it into the delivery room.
"Ningning..." Jiang Zheng no longer had his former imposing manner; his face was filled with worry and dejection.
"Dad, it's alright. I'm here, Mom will be fine," Jiang Wanning gently reassured her. At this moment, Pei Yanchuan also came in and stepped forward to support Jiang Zheng. "Ningning, you go in first, I'll be here outside."
"Don't worry."
Jiang Wan Ning nodded, lifted the curtain, and rushed in. The imperial physician turned to look at Jiang Wan Ning and was about to bow when Jiang Wan Ning raised her hand to indicate, "No need for formalities."
How is my mother doing now?
"Your Highness, the Lady of the Marquis has lost too much blood, and I'm afraid... I'm afraid she won't be able to hold on until the baby is born."
One of the midwives also said, "The baby is in an abnormal position, which is also very dangerous." As she spoke, she wiped the sweat from her forehead.
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