Something's wrong with my body? Am I pregnant?
The system was merely alerting Ren Nuanyun to her unusual physical condition; it couldn't definitively determine whether Qu Qingxi was pregnant, after all, it wasn't specifically designed for that purpose.
It only needs to require its chosen host to complete the storyline missions and ensure that the host's life is not in danger; it does not participate in anything else.
After the system mentioned this, Ren Nuanyun seemed to notice some changes in her body.
Her period was indeed a few days late, but her periods were usually not very regular, so a few days' delay was considered normal to her.
Moreover, her appetite had inexplicably increased during this period, but she thought it was for some other reason and didn't consider this possibility at all.
"Are you sure I'm pregnant?" Ren Nuanyun's expression changed drastically; this was not good news for her at the moment.
Pregnancy before marriage is never a good thing, even though it is the crown prince's child.
[Host, I can only detect that your physical condition is abnormal, but I cannot be completely certain.] The system gave Ren Nuanyun an ambiguous answer.
Ren Nuanyun's heart sank lower and lower. No, she still had so many things to do. How could she get pregnant now? This child couldn't be kept.
Although the system said it was not yet confirmed, she felt that the system was right and that she might really be pregnant. However, she didn't dare to see any doctor to examine her.
Chunxin, a secret guard who always follows the Crown Prince, cannot escape Chunxin's surveillance. How can she confirm this matter?
"System, if I am really pregnant, is there any way to abort this child?" After thinking it over and over again, Ren Nuanyun still felt that she could not have a child now.
She hasn't accomplished anything yet, and the child's presence will only make her more hesitant to act. This child absolutely cannot be kept.
[You can use points to redeem medication. If the host is indeed pregnant now, and the pregnancy is still in its early stages, it's suitable for a medical abortion.] The system's cold, mechanical voice came through.
"Okay, I understand." Ren Nuanyun nodded. If she was really pregnant, she had to have an abortion now.
Now she needs to figure out a way to confirm whether she is really pregnant. Most importantly, she must avoid Chunxin and absolutely cannot let Chunxin or the Crown Prince know about this.
At the Prince of Nanqing's residence, Qu Qingxi paused in her act of biting into a chicken leg, lowering her head and quietly listening to the conversation between Ren Nuanyun and the system. He Liufeng had been observing Qu Qingxi's satisfied expression, and when he saw her suddenly become motionless and quiet, he wondered what she was doing.
"What's wrong with you?" He Liufeng asked suspiciously when he saw Qu Qingxi acting strangely.
Qu Qingxi didn't speak, but instead shook her head slightly at He Liufeng, signaling him not to speak now.
Ren Nuanyun's conversation with the system continued, and she was too preoccupied to answer He Liufeng's question.
Seeing Qu Qingxi like this, He Liufeng looked even more puzzled, but he also quieted down and did not disturb Qu Qingxi.
After Ren Nuanyun finished speaking with the system, Qu Qingxi resumed her original actions.
"What did you just say?" Qu Qingxi put down her bowl and looked at He Liufeng.
"What happened to you just now?" He Liufeng repeated the question from before.
"Uh, I just suddenly thought of something," Qu Qingxi explained. "Your Highness, are the people you arranged still keeping an eye on Ren Nuanyun?"
"Yes, we're keeping an eye on it, but there's been no news yet." He Liufeng nodded; he hadn't withdrawn any of his men from that side.
"Then keep a close eye on them. I just suddenly realized that Ren Nuanyun and the Crown Prince have been sleeping together for some time now. If neither of them has any health problems, do you think Ren Nuanyun might be pregnant?" Qu Qingxi hinted.
If Ren Nuanyun is indeed pregnant, it would be best for He Liufeng to make a move. He Liufeng has arranged for people to keep an eye on Ren Nuanyun, and he is most familiar with how to deal with the Crown Prince and Ren Nuanyun.
Sometimes, He Liufeng handles things better than her. After all, He Liufeng is a person of this era. Although she has also been here for a period of time, her way of handling things is still influenced by modern thinking.
Why would you suddenly think like that?
"It's nothing, I just suddenly thought of this and thought it would be good to take precautions in advance." Qu Qingxi blinked and then lowered her eyes.
She couldn't just tell He Liufeng about it directly, but she had already hinted at it to this extent. She believed that with He Liufeng's intelligence, he would know what to do next.
"Okay, I understand. I'll tell the people over there to keep an eye on this," He Liufeng replied.
"That's good." Seeing He Liufeng agree, Qu Qingxi was relieved. "Your Highness, if Ren Nuanyun is really pregnant, what will happen to the Crown Prince?"
Ultimately, it depends on the Crown Prince's reaction. However, given his fondness for Ren Nuanyun, he might keep the child.
"It's hard to say. The Crown Prince really likes Ren Nuanyun. If he knew about this, he would probably try to marry her ahead of schedule."
If Ren Nuanyun is indeed pregnant, and she is the future Crown Princess, then the child in her womb will be the eldest son of the legitimate wife. For the Crown Prince to have an eldest son of the legitimate wife would be extremely advantageous.
"If this matter were to be exposed prematurely, it would also affect the reputation of the Crown Prince and Ren Nuanyun, which would be detrimental to the Crown Prince."
Qu Qingxi nodded; she thought so too. It all depended on how things turned out.
Ren Nuanyun doesn't want this child, but if the Crown Prince finds out, the outcome will likely be different.
Either the two agree to keep the child and try to get married beforehand, or their opinions clash and they might have a big fight.
Regardless of the final outcome, this matter is extremely beneficial to Qu Qingxi.
Ren Nuanyun eventually came up with a plan. She evaded Chunxin's surveillance, changed her clothes, and secretly found a doctor outside to take her pulse.
After several doctors examined her pulse, it was finally confirmed that Ren Nuanyun was indeed pregnant, but it was still early in the pregnancy, and she needed to take good care of her health.
Even though she had mentally prepared herself, Ren Nuanyun still felt like she had been struck by lightning, leaving her completely stunned.
Ren Nuanyun didn't dare to show any abnormality, nor did she dare to ask these doctors to prescribe medicine for her. She was used to using Western medicine and always felt that Chinese medicine was hard to swallow and had no effect.
Besides, the medicine prescribed by the doctors here always carries risks, so she still needs to find a way to earn points and exchange them for medicine from the system. Relatively speaking, she trusts the system more.
Returning to the Marquis of Dingguo with disappointment and panic, Ren Nuanyun sat helplessly on her bed.
I'm really pregnant! What should I do?
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