Chapter 239 Why
The physician was somewhat surprised to hear this, but he quickly recovered and immediately took out the pulse pillow: "Please, Madam."
Xie Qingran took a deep breath and then placed her hand on it, staring nervously at the divine doctor.
The doctor quickly finished taking her pulse, nodded, and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Madam, you are indeed pregnant, it's been over two months."
"It's really happening!"
"Am I really pregnant?"
Xie Qingran stood up and looked at the divine doctor in disbelief.
She took a deep breath and then whispered, "When I was little, I was punished by my nanny and caught a cold, which damaged my health. It's not easy for me to have children, but I actually have a child?"
"Madam's health is indeed somewhat weak. This child was hard-won, so she should rest well."
"I'll prescribe some medication for your wife to help with conception. As long as she takes good care of herself, there won't be any problems, and the baby will definitely be born safely."
"But Madam, this child has come at an inopportune time; the Duke is not at home."
The doctor looked at Xie Qingran with a worried expression, fearing that something might happen to the child in her womb.
Although the doctor had been quite subtle in his words, Xie Qingran still understood what he meant. She gently touched her lower abdomen and said with a smile, "This child was hard-won, so I will definitely protect him well. Don't worry, doctor!"
"How can I feel at ease with the Duke away from home?"
"Madam, we should still check the room thoroughly, inside and out. I'll go see if there's anything that shouldn't be there."
The divine physician is Xiao Jue's good friend. To him, Xiao Jue's child is his own child. Now that Xiao Jue is not at home, he must use all his medical skills to protect the child.
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran was even more grateful. She immediately took the divine doctor to her courtyard and searched it thoroughly. Only after confirming that there was no problem did she feel relieved.
Changchun Palace.
Granny Feng ran to the Empress's side and whispered, "Your Majesty, the Duchess is pregnant, and she's already more than two months along!"
"What? You said Qingran is pregnant? Xiao Jue is carrying an heir?"
"Quickly, summon Xie Qingran to the palace!"
The Empress was overjoyed upon hearing this good news and immediately ordered Xie Qingran to enter the palace.
Xie Qingran was also surprised that the news would spread so quickly. Feeling embarrassed, she still went to the palace.
"This humble woman pays her respects to Your Majesty the Empress!"
After Xie Qingran entered the palace, she still bowed respectfully, but the female official beside her immediately stepped forward and helped her up.
The Empress immediately beckoned to Xie Qingran, and when she approached, she took her hand and asked, "Are you pregnant? Are you really pregnant?"
"Yes, thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. It has been two months."
Xie Qingran smiled shyly and looked at the Empress.
Upon hearing this, the Empress slapped her thigh and said with a smile, "I knew it! Xiao Jue is no ordinary boy; he's really capable!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran's face turned even redder.
She was so embarrassed that she didn't know what to say, so she could only lower her head and smile foolishly.
"The first three months are the most crucial. Fortunately, the inner quarters of your Duke's mansion aren't too troublesome. No matter who tries to cause you trouble, don't get angry. Just focus on giving birth to the child. That's the most important thing, understand?"
"I have a female official named Yu Huan by my side. She is a first-rank female official in the palace. She is first-class in accounting and management. I will give her to you."
The Empress held Xie Qingran's hand, and as she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears.
"If the old Duke were still alive, he would be very happy to know that he has a grandson."
"Qingran, you are the hope of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."
"It's a pity that Ah Jue, that silly boy, isn't even in the capital right now, so he doesn't know about this."
Seeing the Empress's eyes redden, Xie Qingran felt a pang of sadness. She quickly picked up a handkerchief and wiped away her tears, saying, "Your Majesty, please don't cry. Don't worry, I will protect this child and ensure its safe delivery."
After hearing these words, the Empress finally breathed a sigh of relief, gently patted Xie Qingran's head, and said softly, "Good, good child, you are such a good child!"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." Xie Qingran stood up, bowed, and then left Changchun Palace with Yu Huan and her own precious pearl, returning to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
After returning home, Xie Qingran didn't hide anything and directly handed over the family account books and the housekeeper's key to Yu Huan.
"Baozhu, Yuhuan has just arrived. You should accompany her and take a good look around."
"I'm very tired today, I'm going back to rest now."
Xie Qingran casually uttered these words and turned back to her atom.
Upon entering, Xie Qingran's weariness vanished, and she turned directly to Cui'er beside her: "Tell the maids below that from now on, they can only leave, not enter. No outsiders are allowed to enter the inner quarters. Guard the gates and prevent any accidents, understand?"
Upon hearing this, Cui'er immediately understood Xie Qingran's meaning.
"Yes, I will arrange it right away!"
As soon as Cui'er left, Madam Qin immediately brought Xiao Jin over, along with many tonics and medicines, and even a roasted lamb leg.
"Qingran, I heard you're pregnant. Are you expecting a child?"
"Great, this is really great! But is it a boy or a girl?"
Qin rushed in, plopped down next to Xie Qingran, took her hand, and asked her questions with a happy expression.
Seeing Qin's anxious appearance, Xie Qingran felt a little shy: "I am pregnant, but the baby is still too young to know if it's a boy or a girl. But I think it's fine whether it's a boy or a girl!"
"Yes, whether it's a boy or a girl, all children of the Xiao family are precious."
"But is this child of yours truly from the Xiao family?"
Zhou walked in with his head held high, looking down on everyone, and all he said were words that made people want to die.
The smile on Xie Qingran's face vanished instantly.
She looked at Zhou Shi with displeasure, her face terribly gloomy: "What do you mean?"
"What I mean is, when it comes to bloodlines, we should be more careful."
"After all, if you count the days, you were on the estate back then, Madam."
Zhou raised an eyebrow, looking at Xie Qingran with a half-smile, revealing a hint of disdain.
"Shut up!"
Qin's expression immediately changed, and she slammed her hand heavily on the bed beneath her.
Immediately afterwards, Qin stood up and looked coldly at Zhou: "You are also a woman, you should know how vicious the charge you have set for this is. What exactly do you intend to do?"
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