Chapter 333 Good News
Dou Wenyi was not overflowing with sympathy or wanting to meddle in other people's business.
The fact that Dou Yingxue wasn't spoiled by her mother, Yang, shows that she wasn't inherently bad.
In her past life, Dou Yingxue had also shown her kindness. When she was imprisoned for murder because of Xue's framing, Dou Yingxue spent money to bribe the jailers so that she could eat well, and she even came to see her in person once.
She remembers all the kindness others show her.
However, this matter is strange in many ways. If Madam Yang wants to marry Dou Yingxue to the Duke of Anguo, would Grandmother agree?
Did Dou Yingxue seek her help?
"Cuizhi, go back to the Dou family to see your grandmother, or ask Granny Cao about the situation. Be quick-witted, understand?"
"Yes, Your Highness, rest assured, this servant will definitely handle things properly." A hint of worry flashed in Cuizhi's eyes, and she moved her lips, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.
Dou Wenyi smiled and said, "There's no need for us to beat around the bush. Just say what you want to say."
"Your Highness, one should always be wary of others. You don't really intend to let Fifth Miss into the palace, do you?"
Dou Wenyi could not deny that since she would be the empress in the future, it was indeed not appropriate for her cousin to be a lady-in-waiting in the palace, let alone make her the lowest-ranking palace maid.
Besides, the women in the palace, to put it bluntly, all belonged to the emperor, that one man.
She certainly didn't believe that Dou Yingxue would willingly enter the palace as a servant.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Dou Wenyi half-closed her eyes. She wasn't a savior like Guanyin Bodhisattva. If Dou Yingxue didn't cherish the sisterly bond they shared in their past life, then what would happen to her in the future would be up to fate.
Dou Yingxue followed Manager Luo into Baoyue Pavilion. The interior was simple and elegant, with exquisite eight-treasure glass screen, Ru kiln sky-blue vase, and precious sandalwood wardrobe. Even the bedding on the bed was new.
Everything about it was both pleasant and tempting, and Dou Yingxue was filled with countless thoughts, but she still couldn't quite let go.
Manager Luo also assigned two palace maids to serve her. After she bathed and changed her clothes, she seemed to have come back to life and was much more energetic.
Afterwards, Manager Luo helped her familiarize herself with the layout, taboos, and rules of the Eastern Palace.
As dinner time approached, Dou Yingxue lost all interest in tea and immediately rose from her chair.
"...I want to go see my fourth sister. I was in too much of a rush just now and didn't have a chance to talk to her properly."
“Miss Dou, in the Eastern Palace, it’s better for you to address her as the Crown Princess,” Steward Luo immediately reminded her.
Dou Yingxue turned around and saw the female official's stern face, then timidly replied, "Yes."
She had only just arrived at the Eastern Palace, and she seemed too eager. At the same time, she couldn't help but admire how well the servants in the Eastern Palace behaved.
"Manager Luo, could you please go and inform them first?"
Just you wait!
As dusk deepened, Dou Wenyi was so sleepy after Dou Yingxue left that she simply lay down on the bed and slept for the entire afternoon.
After she woke up, Cuizhi helped her get up while reporting, "Granny Cao said that these days, there has been a constant stream of people trying to arrange marriages for the Fifth Miss, the Eldest Young Master, and the Fourth Young Master. They come from all walks of life, and I don't know what benefits the Duke of Anguo has promised the Second Master."
"The Second Master is determined to marry the Fifth Miss to the Duke of Anguo. He even argued with the Old Madam about it, complaining that she was biased, which made the Old Madam very angry."
Dou Zhongyuan is such a disappointment. He enjoyed a life of luxury, but all he did was cause trouble for his grandmother.
Dou Wenyi's eyes showed displeasure, and she subconsciously touched her stomach. "Is Grandmother alright?"
If her child were to cause such trouble for both parents...
What should she do?
The palace maids were orderly, bringing out dish after dish of exquisite food to the dining table.
"...These are all home-style dishes, have a taste." Dou Wenyi picked up her chopsticks and gestured for Dou Yingxue to start eating.
"Fourth sister... thank you, Crown Princess!" Dou Yingxue forced a smile, gripping her chopsticks tightly, while pondering how to begin.
If Dou Wenyi wanted to help her, she would have already sent someone to investigate, but she didn't mention it at all. So why would she help her?
As the two began to eat, they remained silent, and the atmosphere was somewhat subdued.
Dou Wenyi suddenly realized that it was really too difficult for both of them to dine with people they weren't very familiar with, even family members.
In the past, when I dined with Pei Siyan, it never felt so long. Today, he was delayed by something and I don't know how late he will be back.
A palace maid brought out a dish of fresh shad that had just been doused with hot oil. The aroma of scallions mixed with the fragrance caught the eye and hit the tip of the nose.
Dou Wenyi suppressed her discomfort and gasped for breath.
Her stomach churned violently, and an unbearable nausea surged within her. She jumped up and rushed to the spittoon, where she vomited violently again. The palace maids quickly followed her.
Dou Yingxue's pupils suddenly contracted, and she subconsciously stood up, following closely behind, until she finally stood far away outside.
Could it be that Fourth Sister is so lucky that she is already pregnant with the Emperor's child?
At this moment, Pei Siyan returned, and as soon as he arrived, a large group of people in the hall knelt down.
"Yi'er—"
Pei Siyan stopped speaking and looked up to see the face of a strange woman. His originally warm expression instantly turned gloomy.
Who are you?
Dou Yingxue was terrified and hurriedly knelt down, her voice trembling, "Your Highness, I am Dou Yingxue from the second branch of the Dou family, and the fifth sister of the Crown Princess."
No need for formalities.
Pei Siyan looked around and vaguely saw Dou Wenyi squatting behind the screen, seemingly vomiting...
In an instant, under the early summer sky, he felt his heart sink to the bottom. He rushed over and knelt down in front of her. "What's wrong?"
Dou Wenyi was feeling groggy. When she looked up, she saw his anxious face. "It's nothing. I just felt a little nauseous when I saw that steamed fish."
Cuizhi handed over the cup for rinsing her mouth, and Pei Siyan naturally took it and brought it to her lips. After she rinsed her mouth, Pei Siyan, with a worried heart, helped her sit down and patted her back.
"Are you feeling better now?"
Dou Wenyi leaned lightly on his shoulder and let out a long sigh of relief. "Hmm, much better."
She suppressed her curiosity. In her previous life, when she was pregnant with Nannan, she didn't experience any morning sickness. Why was her reaction so severe this time?
After quite some time, she finally felt the discomfort subside.
Countless thoughts raced through Pei Siyan's mind, and the more he thought about it, the more alarmed he became. "Someone, quickly go and fetch Physician Hu."
He remembered her as healthy and seemingly never sick, so how could he be at ease with her vomiting so badly?
Dou Wenyi relaxed considerably and explained, "Your Highness, it's really alright. I know what I'm doing. Don't forget I'm a doctor."
"Don't try to fool me by saying I don't know anything about medicine. Even the smallest ailment needs to be taken seriously." Pei Siyan's expression was solemn as he held her hand tightly. A doctor cannot heal himself, and he dared not be negligent in the slightest.
"Your Highness, my fifth sister is still outside." Dou Wenyi pursed her lips, a mischievous smile flashing in her eyes.
It's rare to see Pei Siyan acting so headstrong. You can't really blame him; in her previous life, until her death, Pei Siyan had no imperial offspring.
Pei Shiyan has never been a father, so naturally he doesn't understand anything!
She eagerly awaited to see his expression upon learning of her pregnancy from the imperial physician.
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