If the child in the Crown Princess's womb were still alive and could speak by now, would the Imperial Grandfather still care so much about Honghui after having a legitimate grandson? He would probably have forgotten about him long ago.
"Go and invite Physician Qin here." Physician Ma, the head of the Imperial Hospital, had disappeared without a trace. It was as if he had vanished from the palace, and no one mentioned him anymore. The position of head of the hospital remained vacant. Physician Qin was young and promising, and gradually gained the emperor's favor. People in the Imperial Hospital privately speculated that he might be the next head of the hospital.
Imperial Physician Qin rushed over, knelt down and kowtowed: "Your subject pays respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"I ask you, how is the Crown Princess's health recovering?"
Upon hearing the voice, Imperial Physician Qin sensed something was amiss with the Crown Prince's tone and immediately recited the Crown Princess's medical records.
The crown prince was about to launch into a long speech: "Just tell me, is she still capable of having children?"
After a moment's hesitation, Imperial Physician Qin replied truthfully, "Your Highness, the Crown Princess's health is depleted, and she needs to recuperate for a few more years. Otherwise, forcing her to conceive would not only be detrimental to the mother's health, but also make it difficult for the fetus to survive. Please reconsider."
"How many years will it take to raise it? Is it one or two years or eight or nine years?"
"Well, I am not very knowledgeable. Everyone's constitution is different, and the recovery time is different. I really cannot say it is hopeless," Physician Qin said, forcing himself to speak.
Yinreng thought for a moment and said, "I understand. You may go back now. I caught a cold today, which is why I summoned you."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will prescribe a medicine for you right away," Physician Qin replied immediately.
The crown prince stared at the departing figure of Imperial Physician Qin until it disappeared from sight, his resolve growing stronger.
I must have a legitimate son; I absolutely must have a legitimate son.
If the Crown Princess cannot bear children, then naturally someone who can will become the Crown Princess!
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