Chapter 810 A Perfect Match
Yuwen Qian gave her a deep look but said nothing.
For a moment, the entire mourning hall fell silent. Those who came to the Duke's mansion to pay their respects were all influential figures in the court, so how could they not understand the meaning behind Princess Qin's words? Yet, not one of them dared to utter a sound.
Shang Ruyi still held Yuwen Cheng's wrist tightly with one hand, pressing it against his knee, and then turned around and said, "Quickly go and fetch a doctor!"
This time, the Dong family's steward dared not delay and could only immediately send people out.
By this time, Yuwen Cheng's face had turned somewhat pale. Everyone around him understood the meaning behind Shang Ruyi's words, and he certainly did too. But what angered him even more was that his second sister-in-law had actually "attacked" him first, pinning him firmly to his seat. In truth, her strength was negligible; Yuwen Cheng could easily overturn her with a wave of his hand. However, looking at her heavily pregnant appearance, he feared that if he were to actually make a move, things would become troublesome tonight.
Moreover, Yuwen Ye remained by her side the entire time.
Recalling the time outside Tinghe Tower in Luoyang, Yuwen Ye almost broke his own neck because of Shang Ruyi. Although he certainly wouldn't dare to do that now, it's hard to say what would happen if he really laid a hand on Princess Qin.
Although Yuwen Cheng was cunning and ruthless, he still had to consider things that could actually harm him.
After thinking for a moment, he sneered, "Second sister-in-law, you only care about my injuries, but not how I got them?"
Shang Ruyi stood before him, one hand firmly pressing down on the back of his hand, and said calmly with a smile, "Third brother, there is a difference between men and women. You men are used to fighting and killing on the battlefield, but your second sister-in-law doesn't understand any of that. Besides, I am currently six months pregnant, and Father has repeatedly told me to rest and recuperate, and I can't bear to hear about those bloody things. But I can't ignore your injuries, otherwise, wouldn't I be letting Mother down?"
Upon hearing this, Yuwen Cheng's expression changed.
In fact, the official's wife did not entrust this youngest son to her back then. In fact, when she passed away, Shang Ruyi was not by her side. But so much time has passed that no one knows what the official's wife said to her back then. Moreover, as the second sister-in-law, she did have the right to discipline and take care of her brother-in-law. These words left Yuwen Cheng speechless.
A short while later, the doctor arrived.
As soon as the doctor approached, Shang Ruyi released Yuwen Cheng's hand. Yuwen Ye immediately gave her a wink, and she understood, feigning discomfort: "Ouch!"
Yuwen Ye immediately stepped forward: "Ruyi, what's wrong?"
Shang Ruyi held him with one hand and protected her stomach with the other, frowning as she said, "I don't know why, but my stomach feels a little... a little uncomfortable."
This caused panic among everyone in the mourning hall. While Prince Qi was injured, he had managed to return to Chang'an from Songzhou unharmed, and it seemed his injuries weren't fatal. But Princess Qin was likely carrying the eldest grandson of the emperor; if anything were to happen to her—
Immediately someone said, "Let's take a look at the Princess Consort of Qin first."
"Yes, the princess's pregnancy must not be harmed."
"Quickly, take a look at the princess."
The doctor also looked somewhat apprehensive, after all, he hadn't expected to be invited to examine the dignified Prince Qi at this time. But when he arrived at the mourning hall, he encountered Princess Qin, who was six months pregnant and feeling unwell. He was already sweating profusely with fear, but seeing that the Dong family did not dare to neglect Princess Qin's pregnancy and nodded to him, he could only bite the bullet and step forward to take Shang Ruyi's pulse.
Upon the first diagnosis, his heart skipped a beat again.
At this moment, Yuwen Ye said to Shang Ruyi in a deep voice, "Ruyi, don't worry. If you feel unwell, I will take you back to the palace immediately."
This doctor was only in his forties, in the prime of his life. Since he had been invited to the Duke's mansion, he was obviously quite famous in Chang'an. He had served many high-ranking officials and had seen a lot of the world. Although he was a little afraid, it did not stop him from thinking quickly at this moment. As soon as he heard what the Prince of Qin said, he immediately understood.
He hurriedly knelt down and said, "The princess's pulse is thin and continuous, and her face is pale, as if she has suffered some kind of shock or shock."
"Collision?"
Upon hearing those two words, Yuwen Ye's eyes flickered slightly. He looked at Shang Ruyi and said, "Indeed, you shouldn't have listened to those stories about fighting and killing." Then he looked at the doctor and said in a deep voice, "Then, how should we treat this?"
The doctor knelt on the ground, head bowed, and said in a low voice, "This... my medical skills are not good enough to make a judgment. However, I'm afraid it's not advisable for Your Highness to linger in such a noisy place, lest you disturb her further."
Yuwen Ye raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "Very well, since that's the case, then I'll take Ruyi back immediately."
After saying that, he reached out and helped Shang Ruyi slowly stand up. Shen Wuzheng and Pei Xingyuan also rushed forward to protect Shang Ruyi. The group turned around and walked out of the mourning hall. After taking two steps, Yuwen Ye stopped again, glanced at the doctor and said, "Someone, give him ten taels of silver."
The doctor was overjoyed and hurriedly kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Yuwen Ye's gaze shifted to Yuwen Cheng, who was sitting on the other side, his face already ashen, as if he had noticed something. He then instructed, "Take good care of His Highness Prince Qi. If anything seems amiss, immediately send someone to the palace to inform me. You'll be well rewarded."
The doctor kowtowed again: "Yes, I understand."
Although that's what they said, everyone, including the doctor, the people around him, and Yuwen Cheng, understood that a mere doctor who couldn't even get into the Imperial Medical Bureau had no ability to go to the palace to inform His Highness Prince Qin.
They left without even asking about the diagnosis, clearly indicating they had no intention of continuing the matter.
That's all for today; let's leave it at that.
Yuwen Cheng had fully recovered his senses, but it was too late. Even he couldn't stop the pregnant Princess Qin, who claimed to be "unwell," from leaving. He could only grit his teeth and watch the two of them walk out. Yuwen Ye stopped again as he walked out of the courtyard and looked back at Yuwen Qian, who was standing in the center of the mourning hall. Yuwen Qian exuded a chilling aura.
Those clear, bright eyes were now as cold as ice.
Yuwen Ye said, "Your Majesty, please forgive my rudeness."
Yuwen Qian didn't say anything, but simply waved his hand and watched them walk out.
Although it wasn't the first time he had seen their backs, nor the first time he had seen them walking side by side, this was the first time he suddenly realized that they were an inseparable and perfectly matched couple.
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