Prince Gong hurried into the room, his eyes filled with concern and worry. He gazed at Jiang Meiyu's pale, delicate face, a surge of pity welling up in his heart. He slowly walked to the bedside and sat down, staring at her quietly, his eyes filled with endless self-blame.
Prince Gong gently reached out his hand and gently stroked Jiang Meiyu's hair, as if to pass all his love to her. He couldn't help but lower his head and gently kissed her forehead, feeling her warmth and softness.
Jiang Meiyu slowly opened her eyes and looked at Prince Gong sleepily, with a hint of surprise and joy on her face. She rubbed her eyes and asked softly, "Prince, why are you here?"
Prince Gong smiled slightly and replied softly, "I missed you, so I came back to see you. I've asked Jiazi to go to the palace to invite the imperial physician. They will come to check your pulse and see if you feel any discomfort."
Jiang Meiyu shook her head and said with a smile: "I'm fine, I just feel a little sleepy, don't worry."
Just as Jiang Meiyu was comforting Prince Gong, Jiazi walked into the room with the imperial physician.
"Your Highness, the imperial physician is here!" After Jiazi reported, he respectfully stepped aside.
Prince Gong sat beside the bed, his expression serious, and ordered in a low voice: "Come and check the princess's pulse."
Upon hearing this, the imperial physician hurried forward, knelt on the ground, carefully took out a square handkerchief from his bosom, gently placed it on Jiang Meiyu's pulse, and began to take his pulse with full concentration.
Prince Gong watched all this nervously, hoping to hear a reassuring diagnosis.
Time slipped slowly, each moment seeming exceedingly long. The imperial physician wondered, "Prince Gong has been frail and sickly since childhood, and was diagnosed with no heirs. Has his condition improved? Or was the original diagnosis wrong?" The more he thought about it, the more confused he became, and beads of sweat began to form on his forehead.
"Why is there still no result after so long? Could it be that we have encountered some difficult disease?" Prince Gong's voice suddenly sounded, with a hint of severity and anxiety.
The imperial physician was startled by Prince Gong's voice, his body trembling uncontrollably. He didn't dare to neglect the situation, and quickly turned to Prince Gong and said truthfully, "Your Highness, I think the princess seems to be pregnant, but as it's only been a short time, I can't be 100% sure."
Prince Gong felt his head buzzing and completely lost his sense of direction, unable to even tell east from west. With trembling hands, he tightly grasped Jiang Meiyu's hand and said excitedly, "Yu'er, did you hear that? You're pregnant. I have a child, but my illness..."
Jiang Meiyu smiled lightly and said gently, "The imperial physician hasn't made the final decision yet, why are you so excited?" In fact, she knew very well in her heart that she was pregnant, but she still needed a formal diagnosis from the doctor to confirm it.
Prince Gong gradually calmed down. He immediately ordered Jiazi, "Jiazi, quickly go to the capital and invite the best doctor to come to the palace to check the princess's pulse."
"Yes, sir!" Jiazi knew that this matter concerned the prince and princess, so he did not dare to delay at all. He immediately used his lightness skills and flew away like an arrow.
A short while later, Jiazi hurriedly entered, dragging an elderly doctor with him. The doctor, looking nervous, knelt down and carefully took Jiang Meiyu's pulse. After half an incense stick of time, the doctor inquired in detail about Jiang Meiyu's menstrual cycle and daily diet.
"Your Highness, I can confirm that the princess is indeed pregnant, having been pregnant for over a month. Initial drowsiness is normal. The princess is in good health. As long as she maintains a healthy diet, there will be no impact on either her or the child." The doctor was sweating profusely, his heart pounding. This prince was not only tall and imposing, but also had a moody expression that was unpredictable, which made people feel intimidated.
Jiazi took out a silver ingot and gave it to the old doctor, then instructed him, "Don't tell anyone that you've been to the palace, and don't tell anyone that the princess is pregnant, otherwise your family's lives will be in danger." After saying that, Jiazi raised the sword beside him and showed it to the doctor. The doctor nodded repeatedly in fear, "Yes, yes, yes, I will keep it a secret!"
Prince Gong waved his hand, and Su Zi came in and helped the doctor out.
As for the imperial physician, he must have been threatened or bribed to keep his mouth shut, because Prince Gong could not reveal that he had children, otherwise Jiang Meiyu would be a hundred times more dangerous than she is now.
Everyone left the room, leaving the space for the two of them.
Prince Gong gently embraced Jiang Meiyu in his arms. Neither of them spoke, but Prince Gong's mind was filled with thoughts. He was deeply concerned about the safety of Jiang Meiyu and her unborn child. If his father learned of her pregnancy, she and the child would be in great danger. He believed his throne would be threatened, so his father would surely do everything he could to eliminate them. Moreover, if Prince Tuo learned of this news, assassination attempts against them would become even more frequent. With these thoughts in mind, Prince Gong could not help but hug Jiang Meiyu tightly, hoping to give her some sense of security.
Jiang Meiyu understood Prince Gong's concerns, so she gently reached out and grasped his slightly rough yet powerful hands, trying to convey comfort through her warmth. "Your Highness," she whispered softly, "you must believe that I am the one sent by Heaven to bear you a child. So, please rest assured that our family will be safe."
Prince Gong looked at his sensible and caring wife, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He felt so lucky to have married such an outstanding woman. He secretly wondered what merits he had to receive such great love and favor from heaven.
That night, the two slept in each other's arms, preparing for the coming storm.
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