Chapter 325 With such a virtuous wife, what more could a husband ask for?
Pei Siyan squinted. What were these old bastards doing, staring at his backyard all the time?
His cold gaze swept quickly across the memorials, finally settling only on the 'Imperial Heir'.
Although the couple didn't exactly work every night, he was young and vigorous, and whenever he had free time, he liked to be intimate with her. He was quite diligent, so they couldn't possibly have no success.
Dou Wenyi had a daughter in her previous life, which means the problem doesn't lie with her.
Could it be that although he is still as vigorous as ever, the long-term use of medication for his headache has damaged his fundamental health?
Pei Siyan's face darkened. He suddenly remembered that when he was feigning illness, Dou Wenyi had used the excuse of "impairing his offspring" to deceive Emperor Muzong.
Could it be... that if we keep pretending, it will actually come true?
If he really had a problem, Dou Wenyi, as the Little Fairy Doctor, couldn't possibly have noticed it. Could it be that she was pretending to be deaf and dumb to save face?
"Someone, go and fetch Physician Hu!"
A young eunuch immediately responded and withdrew.
As soon as Dou Wenyi returned to Wutongwan, she saw Eunuch Anxi carrying a basket of cherries in. "Your Highness, these were specially picked from the tree by His Highness's orders."
Dou Wenyi was slightly surprised, "The cherries are ripe? Isn't it not yet the season?"
She vaguely remembered that the Dou family's cherries wouldn't ripen until mid-April, and they were quite sour and astringent.
"Your Highness, I'm glad you like it," Eunuch Anxi said with an awkward smile.
This basket of cherries was picked by his men in Yao County, a suburb dozens of miles away, where the sunshine is good and the cherries ripen earlier.
Fortunately, there was a clever young eunuch who was a local from Yao County; otherwise, he wouldn't know how to report back to the Crown Prince today.
Dou Wenyi could easily see through his insincerity. "Anxi, the cherries in Tianning City aren't ripe yet, are they? Where did you pick them?"
Anxi dared not conceal the truth and had no choice but to report it truthfully.
Dou Wenyi frowned slightly and raised her hand to signal him to leave.
The Crown Prince's every word and action represents the Great Zhou Dynasty. His actions set an example for those below him. A casual remark he makes on a whim can put those below him in a difficult position.
For the average playboy, this kind of thing is just a way to please his sweetheart.
However, once someone with ulterior motives notices the emperor's preferences, the whole country will follow suit.
Cherries would be more than just cherries; they would be sought after by powerful families, and every household might abandon grain cultivation in favor of cherry planting, potentially causing countless starving people.
However, seeing such fresh cherries is still quite appealing.
She simply had the palace maids clean them, tasted two, but before she could even eat the third, a wave of nausea surged in her chest. She lifted her skirt, rushed to the spittoon, and dry-heaved.
The sound of vomiting was particularly jarring in the quiet hall. Cuizhi quickly poured a cup of hot water and asked with concern, "Crown Princess? Did you eat something unclean?"
After saying that, she looked at the plate of bright red cherries on the table and found it unbelievable that her master never felt nauseous when eating cherries!
"It's nothing..." Before he could finish speaking, another sound of vomiting came from behind him.
Dou Wenyi took the teacup, rinsed her mouth, and it took her a while to recover.
Could it be?
"Cuizhi, when did my period start?"
Cuizhi reacted instantly, her eyes sparkling with joy. "I'll go and look through the booklet right now!"
The booklet recording menstruation quickly fell into Dou Wenyi's hands. She carefully checked the time; the last menstrual period was only a month ago, so it might really just be a matter of physical discomfort.
Dou Wenyi then took her own pulse and finally shook her head, "It doesn't seem like it!"
She felt a little disappointed, but her expression remained unchanged. She comforted her, "Your Highness, judging from the timing of your period, it's only been a short time. Perhaps your pulse isn't very strong yet?"
Dou Wenyi cautioned, "That's also possible, so don't make this public."
If she is indeed pregnant, it will become clear in time; it is indeed too early to draw conclusions now.
Cuizhi nodded solemnly, "Yes."
The Crown Princess's pregnancy is a matter of national importance, and she naturally knows the gravity of the situation.
When Pei Siyan returned in the evening, Dou Wenyi was sewing something with a needle and thread.
Pei Siyan thought it was made for him, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. "The light is not good at night, don't bother."
Dou Wenyi raised her head and said, "In a few months, it will be my grandmother's birthday. I plan to sew two sets of clothes and a headband for her."
She doesn't make robes very quickly, so she has to prepare in advance.
Pei Siyan looked embarrassed, his eyes revealing disappointment. "Well, that's kind of you. Were the cherries tasty?"
Dou Wenyi chuckled, "Your Highness, it's delicious, but it's a little different from what I usually eat. I saved a plate for you, you should try it too."
"What's different?"
"Sweet with a hint of tartness, Your Highness. Cherries are at their most delicious when they're in their mid- or even late-season. My family knows I love cherries, so they'll definitely save some for me. Wouldn't it be fun to go back and pick cherries then?"
“Your Highness, don’t you still have a few orchards? I plan to plant some cherry trees so that we can pick cherries when we go on outings in the future.”
Pei Siyan couldn't help but start to imagine how wonderful it would be to bring the princes and princesses along for a lively celebration.
He casually picked up a cherry and put it in his mouth. Sure enough, a strong sour taste spread in his mouth. It was definitely not as delicious as the cherries he had eaten at the Zhang family's house. "Yi'er, you have to keep your word!"
"Hmm." Dou Wenyi breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon seeing this, Pei Siyan suddenly remembered that An Xi had mentioned that the cherries in Tianning City were not yet ripe, so where did this basket of cherries come from?
Dou Wenyi must have realized this, which is why she subtly reminded him.
He acted recklessly and arbitrarily.
As the Crown Princess, she will soon become the Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Would she not be able to eat whatever she wants?
She was able to set an example by being frugal herself, and at the same time, she was advising him.
With such a virtuous wife, what more could a husband ask for?
Pei Siyan embraced her and asked gently, "Teacher's birthday banquet is tomorrow. Would you like to come with me?"
The Du family sent an invitation to the Crown Prince's palace a while ago. Du Hao, the second-in-command, had once served as the Grand Tutor. Because of this teacher-student relationship, he was naturally the Crown Prince's most loyal supporter.
However, because of her, there had been some friction between them. She was worried that Lord Du would be unhappy, so she originally planned to politely decline.
Recently, the Crown Prince's relationship with the Wen and Sheng families has soured one after another, and he cannot afford to lose the Du family as an ally.
We should find an opportunity to ease the tension.
Dou Wenyi hesitated before speaking, "Alright, but I'm afraid Lord Du doesn't like me very much."
Pei Siyan held her hand and said, "Yi'er, no one in the Great Zhou is more suitable to be the Empress than you. Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
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