Chapter 245 Pregnant

"Now that you've seen it, you don't have anything to say?"

Jun Zechen's voice was deep and powerful, like a thunderclap exploding in the hall, breaking the oppressive silence.

Su Jingyao was frightened by the sudden voice, and she stood up and knelt in front of him.

"Your Highness, I didn't discover it on purpose. I would not violate palace rules or make irresponsible comments on state affairs. I don't know what the Su family did wrong, but...but Your Highness, can you please spare the lives of the Su family members?"

Su Jingyao's voice was tearful, her words were confused and urgent, and she seemed to be in extreme panic.

Seeing this, Jun Zechen subconsciously reached out his hand and wanted to help her up.

But Su Jingyao seemed to be even more frightened, and her body shook violently.

Jun Zechen's hand, which was stretched out in the air, suddenly froze, as if it was frozen there.

"Afraid of being alone?"

There was a hint of disbelief in Jun Zechen's voice. He reached out and lifted her chin, forcing her to look at him.

"Jiaojiao, have you ever thought that I might let the Su family go because of you?"

Before, every time Jun Zechen called her "jiao jiao", his voice was full of tenderness, affection and pampering.

But this time, the word "jiaojiao" made Su Jingyao feel like a bird trapped in his palm, with her fate completely controlled by him.

Because she was forced to look up, Su Jingyao's eyes were full of grievance and fear, and a lot of tears accumulated in her eye sockets, like crystal pearls rolling in her eye sockets, but she kept holding back and not letting them fall.

"Will Your Highness do that?"

Her voice trembled, carrying with it a last glimmer of hope.

"Is it true that Your Highness likes and favors me?"

"Or... is all this just to confuse the Su family and make them obey you, so that you can get rid of the Su family without any soldiers?"

Jun Zechen's expression changed again and again.

Is that what she thinks of him?

An indescribable anger and loss surged in Jun Zechen's heart.

Su Jingyao saw his horrified expression, as if she had seen a ferocious beast. She kneeled on the ground and involuntarily took a few steps back to break free from his hand that was clamping her chin.

"Your Highness, please forgive me. I just said something careless."

"Your Highness is the future emperor of the kingdom. Whether you reward or punish the Su family, the Su family will accept it. Even if you really use me and pretend to favor me, I am willing to bear it."

Su Jingyao was trembling.

Jun Zechen looked at her kneeling on the ground in a humble and cowardly manner, and felt inexplicably annoyed.

What he liked was her bright and fearless appearance in the past.

"True use, false pampering?"

Jun Zechen's voice suddenly became higher, and undercurrents surged in his deep black eyes.

"Then Jiaojiao, tell me, how did I use you? What are you thinking?"

His compelling gaze seemed to see through her soul.

Su Jingyao knelt there, her heart in extreme struggle. She didn't know whether she should say it or not. Once those words came out, it would be a crime of rebellion and would probably make the Su family more guilty.

She raised her head, her eyes full of hesitation and entanglement, but Jun Zechen's ink-black eyes locked onto her instantly, leaving her with nowhere to escape.

"say."

His voice was cold and stern.

Su Jingyao gritted her teeth, and as if she had made a great determination, she finally spoke.

"Your Highness, I have always had doubts in my heart."

She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"Before I married into the Eastern Palace, I heard that His Highness and the Crown Princess were deeply in love. But after I entered the Eastern Palace, His Highness has always favored me and ignored the Crown Princess."

When she spoke, her eyes were always lowered, not daring to look Jun Zechen in the eye, but her long eyelashes trembled constantly, and her voice became lower and lower.

"I don't know the reason, I just think it's just a rumor and don't believe it."

Su Jingyao pursed her lips slightly, and her face became even paler.

"However, last time the Crown Princess sent Aokiji to Huameiju to ask His Highness to leave, His Highness also found contraceptive drugs from Aokiji, but His Highness did not punish the Crown Princess."

There was a hint of reluctance and grievance in her voice.

"Now that I think about it, I may have been blinded by your favor."

"Your Highness has always been protecting the Crown Princess."

Her tears welled up in her eyes, but she tilted her head back stubbornly, not letting the tears fall.

"So, I have the audacity to ask Your Highness, was the contraceptive drug in my body injected at your instruction when I first entered the Eastern Palace?"

"You have to deal with the Su family and pamper me as much as possible, so that the Su family can relax their vigilance and prevent me from getting pregnant with your child..."

Su Jingyao's voice was as light as the breeze, but it was exceptionally clear in the silent palace.

After hearing this, Jun Zechen's whole body froze, and he turned the ring with increasing force and speed.

So this is what she really thinks. This is how she sees herself?!

Ling Yue did send Aokiji to call him away, so he ruthlessly took back her palace power. In his opinion, this punishment was already very severe.

As for the contraception issue, it was not Ling Yue's doing. Jun Zechen dealt with the matter objectively and would not punish her for something she had not done.

However, Jun Zechen did not explain to Su Jingyao that this matter was related to Concubine Shu and Prince Duan. After all, it involved state affairs. How could he easily reveal these power struggles to her?

After Su Jingyao finished speaking, she lowered her head like a frost-bitten flower, her curled eyelashes strictly blocking all the emotions in her eyes.

Jun Zechen’s heart is not easy to conquer, but isn’t that how it was played in previous TV dramas?

The male and female protagonists misunderstand each other, which deepens their feelings.

However, in the TV dramas she watches, the male protagonist always misunderstands the female protagonist. So what's wrong with her following suit and misunderstanding the female protagonist herself?

One person acts one way, another person thinks another way.

Since it's not explicitly stated, she can think whatever she wants as long as it's reasonable.

If there is no sadomasochism, Su Jingyao will create it.

It's just a tragic love story for Jun Zechen alone, so it's not too much for her to pretend.

"This is the first time someone has so brazenly framed me."

Jun Zechen's voice was as cold as ice.

But when he thought about it from the woman's perspective, he felt that there didn't seem to be any problem. He felt a lump in his heart and didn't know how to vent it.

"You are so brave, why are you kneeling?"

Every word he uttered seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, and explaining it to her seemed like a waste of time.

Su Jingyao became even more frightened because of his sudden louder voice. She lowered her head even lower, almost burying it in her chest, and did not get up.

"Get up."

Jun Zechen's stern voice sounded again, with a commanding tone.

Doesn't she know the condition of her own body? She is petite and frail, and gets bruises after kneeling for a while.

Su Jingyao could only stand up slowly and tremblingly, but as soon as she stood up, she seemed a little dizzy. She subconsciously reached out to support her forehead, and her body went limp and she was about to fall.

Jun Zechen's eyes had been fixed on her all along, and upon seeing this, he immediately stood up in panic and hugged her firmly.

Su Jingyao's body completely softened, as if she had lost all her strength. She closed her eyes and leaned weakly on him.

Jun Zechen frowned and picked her up without saying a word.

"Someone, call the imperial physician!"

His voice was filled with anxiety and panic. He held Su Jingyao in his arms and hurried into the bedroom, then put her on the bed.

When An Shun outside heard the three words "call the imperial physician", he immediately became nervous and his heart beat faster. He quickly sent a smart little eunuch beside him to rush to the imperial hospital to call for Imperial Physician Li.

Miaoyun also walked in nervously, her face full of worry.

She naturally knew that her master was pregnant. Ever since her master read the letter from the old man, she had been worried. She also knew that her master wanted to test the attitude of His Highness, but she was not sure what her master would do.

Jun Zechen looked at Su Jingyao, who had a pale face and fell asleep. He was already in a bad mood and now he just wanted to vent his temper.

"How do you take care of your master? Why is she unwell?"

I originally thought that she was just upset because she had read the secret letter, and that feeling unwell was just her excuse.

"Your Highness, please forgive me. It was my fault for not noticing the problem with my master's body."

Miaoyun knelt on the ground, her face full of worry and regret.

Jun Zechen knew that Su Jingyao cared about these palace maids she brought from home. Although he was angry, he did not think of punishing her.

If he punished her, she would be even more sad when she woke up, and would think that his affection for her was all false.

It was still early today, and soon, Doctor Li came over from the Imperial Hospital, jogging and panting.

After Doctor Li entered the bedroom, he wanted to pay his respects but was interrupted anxiously by Jun Zechen.

"Come directly here and show it to the concubine."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Doctor Li responded quickly, not daring to be negligent in the slightest, and walked quickly to the bedside, sat down, and took the concubine's pulse.

As soon as he placed his hand on it, Doctor Li's eyes flickered, as if he was somewhat surprised, and his expression instantly became excited.

Jun Zechen had been staring at Doctor Li closely, and seeing his strange expression, he felt a little nervous.

But Doctor Li seemed to be immersed in his own world, and he felt it carefully again.

That’s right, the concubine is pregnant!

Doctor Li stood up and took a few steps back with a delighted look on his face. Then he knelt down and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness! Congratulations, Your Highness! The concubine has been pregnant for more than a month."

Jun Zechen was stunned for a moment, as if he was frozen in place, and he didn't react for a long time.

"Really?"

"It's absolutely true. The concubine is pregnant."

Doctor Li answered again in the affirmative.

Jun Zechen couldn't hold back his joy and laughed out loud, his laughter was hearty and cheerful.

"Okay, rewards, there are rewards. Everyone in Shuining Palace will be rewarded with one month's salary. Imperial Doctor Li has made great contributions in treating the concubine's health, so he will also be rewarded!"

"Thank you, Your Highness." Doctor Li kowtowed quickly to express his gratitude.

The palace maids in the hall also knelt down joyfully to thank the prince for his grace.

Jun Zechen then thought of something and asked nervously, "The concubine was a little emotional just now and fainted. Let's go and see if there is any impact."

Just now she was scared and panicked, and she was kneeling on the ground. How could a pregnant woman suffer like this?

"Your Highness, based on the pulse I took just now, the Concubine is fine. Although she is a little bit pregnant, the heir is safe. I will make a bowl of medicine for her to keep her in good health."

When Jun Zechen heard the affirmative answer from Doctor Li, he heaved a long sigh of relief and felt relieved.

"Well, go ahead."

After Imperial Physician Li and the palace servants left, Jun Zechen looked at Su Jingyao's face with pity. She was in a coma with her brows slightly furrowed, and her appearance was heartbreaking.

She must have been terrified when she saw those letters.

How could she be so stupid? If he hadn't noticed the abnormality of the vase in the bedroom, would she pretend that she knew nothing?

After returning to Shuining Palace, she began to have wild thoughts, even thinking that he had given her contraceptive drugs.

Jun Zechen gently brushed the loose hair on her forehead.

"Now that you're pregnant, do you think you're innocent again, you little heartless bastard?" Her voice was as gentle as water, and her eyes were full of pampering and love.