Chapter 169 Congratulations! An Unexpected Encounter
Fearing that Princess Huachang would notice something amiss, Ji Qingwu hurriedly lowered her eyes.
It turns out that Emperor Wusu was also troubled by this matter.
Does this mean that his position in Wei Ting's heart is roughly comparable to the military power in Wei Ting's hands, making it difficult for him to choose, which is why he is so frustrated?
However, she has to refuse this marriage proposal herself.
It's good for him and for himself.
Ji Qingwu asked, "Did the Princess come because of Wei Ting's proposal to marry me in court?"
Princess Huachang saw that she spoke so frankly, as if it were not as the rumors outside suggested, that the fifth young lady of the Ji family was deeply in love with Wei Ting.
She shook her head and said bluntly, "The word 'love' is the most difficult to understand. Even I can't see through it myself, so how can I have the mind to care about your affairs?"
Princess Huachang narrowed her eyes and spoke more slowly: "I came for something else."
Ji Qingwu had recently been moved by the first part of her sentence and couldn't help but nod in agreement, but when he heard that Princess Huachang had come to see him specifically for other matters, he was surprised.
She asked doubtfully, "Is there anything the Princess could do that I could help with?"
All I saw was a fair, white bowl extending in front of me, its dark green veins resembling branches growing on jade and snow.
Princess Huachang said casually, "Take a look at my body and see if there's anything wrong with me."
When Ji Qingwu entered, he first looked at the princess's complexion and noticed that her skin was rosier and brighter than usual.
She beckoned the maid at the door to fetch a scented handkerchief, then gently placed her hand on it. She examined it closely for a while, her emotions shifting several times, first in confusion, then in astonishment.
Ji Qingwu had taken the princess's pulse many times before and was extremely familiar with her pulse.
In the past, her pulse was neither too strong nor too weak, neither too fast nor too slow.
But now, the feeling of my fingers dancing is smooth, powerful, and swirling.
The blood in the sea of blood is abundant, and there is a feeling that the fetal essence is gradually being filled.
Princess Huachang's breathing became much lighter.
Ji Qingwu looked up and met her bright, glassy eyes, and pursed her lips slightly.
If she remembered correctly, the prince consort had been using contraceptive medicine. The princess was furious and went after him, but she didn't know when the prince returned.
Therefore, Ji Qingwu dared not show any joy and pretended to be calm as he said, "Your Highness is pregnant."
Upon hearing the diagnosis, Princess Huachang remained composed, gracefully withdrawing her hand and calmly replying, "Is that so?"
Ji Qingwu has treated hundreds, if not thousands, of women seeking children. Their reactions upon learning they were pregnant ranged from ecstatic joy to tears of happiness, and some were bewildered and lost, just like her elder sister, Ji Qingrong.
All of the above are normal reactions, but Princess Huachang's calmness, as if she was not looking forward to the child's arrival, made Ji Qingwu uneasy.
So she tentatively suggested, "Then may I prescribe some medicine for Your Highness to calm your nerves and nourish your pregnancy?"
Princess Huachang shifted her gaze to the pomegranate-patterned plum vase displayed on the opposite shelf.
He nodded and said, "That's fine."
Although Ji Qingwu was 90% certain about the faint pregnancy signal, the time since she had been pregnant was still too short.
"Your Highness's pregnancy is still in its early stages, and even I dare not speak definitively. I will go to check Your Highness's pulse again in a few days."
Princess Huachang nodded quietly, becoming increasingly quiet.
Ji Qingwu hurriedly instructed the maid outside to bring paper and pen, and wrote down the prescription on the paper.
As she wrote furiously, Princess Huachang seemed to finally feel the reality. She stiffly raised the corners of her lips and couldn't help but touch her lower abdomen with her hand.
Ji Qingwu was pondering one of the medicinal herbs, resting his chin on the handle of his calligraphy brush. He looked up slightly and his eyes met those of the Princess.
The two of them recalled the scenes of taking each other's pulses before, and now, their efforts have finally come to fruition.
The corners of the other person's mouth turned up at the same time, and their eyes sparkled.
Now that Ji Qingwu was certain of the Princess's intentions, she opened her mouth and said happily, "Congratulations, Your Highness!"
Then, smiling and winking, he said, "Congratulations to the Prince Consort!"
Princess Huachang couldn't help but laugh when she saw her charming and lively expression.
Not long after, Ji Qingwu personally escorted Princess Huachang to her carriage, then leaned against the carriage window and earnestly explained many important points.
Ji Qingwu gave very detailed instructions.
"Your Highness is still in the early stages of pregnancy and should not experience morning sickness yet. You can eat whatever you want now, as long as it is not cold."
Princess Huachang forced a smile and said, "I understand. You should go back now."
She suddenly felt that the feeling of being connected with someone was quite nice.
Whether it's the one with whom she shares a blood relationship in her womb, or the one standing at the gate of the Ji residence, gazing at her with a sincere expression.
After seeing off Princess Huachang, Ji Qingwu went to Anju Garden but couldn't find Qiao Shi.
Only after asking the maid Chunhua did I learn that Madam Qiao had gone to the old lady's courtyard to serve her meal.
Ji Qingwu returned to Wutong Garden first, planning to go there later.
The weeping willows sway gently, and the woman's figure is as slender as a willow as she walks on the pebbly path under the shade of the trees, her steps light and graceful.
Recently, Madam Ji's health has improved, thanks in no small part to Qiao's devoted care.
Ji Qingwu realized that she had thought about marriage too simply. She couldn't wait to escape from a cage and didn't want to be controlled by Madam Ji and the Empress Dowager.
But she forgot that a woman's life after marriage is by no means easy. After getting married, she has to serve her parents-in-law and elders and take care of the whole family. She didn't know she had Qiao's efficient methods and abilities.
Thinking of this, Ji Qingwu became even more determined to make the most of the idea that Qiao had given her.
She pushed open the gate of Wutong Garden and walked into the house along the main road.
She hadn't walked a few steps when she stopped. Out of the corner of her eye, she seemed to see someone standing under the sycamore tree by the door.
She came back again.
Ji Qingwu turned his head in a flash.
A man in a light blue and silver brocade robe stood under a sycamore tree, his narrow eyes gleaming.
"The Fifth Doctor" was her old title.
Ji Qingwu stood not far away, looking at him and said, "...General Wei."
The man standing under the tree, his gaze sweeping over her entire body, could only be Wei Ting.
When she saw him at the entrance of the Hall of Diligent Governance yesterday, she was still able to remain calm. However, a day later, Ji Qingwu couldn't help but become more wary.
Even if Wei Ting was once a man of high moral character and integrity, his strange behavior of publicly proposing to her during the morning court session and then acknowledging her child is still remarkable.
That means he is no longer the person he used to be.
Ji Qingwu looked around.
Wei Ting's sudden appearance at the Ji family home, and his ability to enter the inner courtyard of the mansion, clearly indicated that he had come uninvited.
Fortunately, it was broad daylight, and her yard was quiet with few people around.
However, Lanzhi and the other maids were nowhere to be found.
Ji Qingwu spoke first, trying to keep his tone as normal as possible, and asked, "General Wei, may I ask where my maids are?"
Wei Ting smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.
"Doctor Wu doesn't care why I'm here, but is more concerned about your maids?"
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