Seeing the two of them cuddling together, Xiao Yan impatiently reached out and pulled them apart.
"Isn't it sickening for two women to hug each other like that?"
"What's it to you?" Atuo Jianghua turned around and retorted.
Xiao Yan touched his nose. "Who told you to hug my nephew's wife? She's pregnant now, it's not like you can just hug her whenever you want."
Upon hearing this, Atuo Jianghua glanced at Wen Nongnong's belly, but ultimately refuted it.
"Uncle, don't make a mountain out of a molehill. I'm not made of tofu," Wen Nongnong said with amusement. Then she turned her head and looked around. Not seeing Gu Linchao, her heart sank. "Where is the Prince? Why didn't he come back with us?"
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager fell silent for a moment, but the worry on her face was so obvious.
Although everyone traveled separately, she was unwell, so Yan'er and the others deliberately slowed down their journey to take care of her. According to the schedule, Chao'er and the others should have arrived by now.
Unless we encounter trouble on the way.
Needless to say, the trouble must be caused by pursuers sent by Gu Heng.
Their journey to Xiangzhou was smooth sailing, clearly because Chao'er had drawn all the imperial troops to his side.
Thinking about this, she became even more worried.
Xiao Yan naturally understood her concerns and comforted her, "Don't worry, the mere imperial pursuers can't do anything to Hengzhi. Besides, Si Yi and Ting Yun have already turned back to meet them, so everything will be fine. Don't overthink it."
Hearing this, Lü Qiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She had been looking for Si Yi but hadn't seen him. She wondered what had happened to him. Then she heard Xiao Yan's words and realized that he had gone back to meet the prince.
After hearing Xiao Yan's words, Wen Nong Nong's worries lessened, and she also trusted Gu Lin Chao.
His eyesight has now recovered, and with his abilities, the pursuers sent by the imperial court are no match for him.
While everyone was walking inside, Granny Ding had already tidied up the courtyard with her men. Upon learning this, Wen Nongnong, together with Xiao Yan and the others, first escorted the Empress Dowager over.
"Lüqiao, go and invite Physician Lin over." Before entering the courtyard, Wen Nongnong turned to Lüqiao and instructed her.
"Yes." Green Fairy quickly left.
Although the Empress Dowager didn't say anything, Wen Nongnong could tell that she wasn't feeling well.
"Nongnong, I'm fine, don't worry," the Empress Dowager said, perking up after hearing this.
"I know, but Physician Lin is in the manor anyway. It wouldn't be a problem to ask him to come and examine Mother," Wen Nongnong said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager sighed inwardly but said nothing more.
She was well aware of her own health condition and didn't want everyone to worry about her.
Physician Lin arrived quickly.
Upon seeing the Empress Dowager, Imperial Physician Lin was very excited. "This old minister greets the Empress Dowager."
"Please, no need for formalities," the Empress Dowager said gently, raising her hand slightly.
"Thank you, Empress Dowager." After straightening up, Physician Lin stepped forward to take her pulse.
Wen Nongnong sat quietly to the side, waiting.
After a moment, Physician Lin withdrew his hand, his brows furrowing imperceptibly, but he smiled and comforted her, "It's nothing. The Empress Dowager is just a little weak and tired from the long journey. Please rest for a while, and I will prescribe the medicine for you to take later."
The Empress Dowager looked relieved. "That's good. Thank you for your help, Physician Lin."
At the opportune moment, Granny Zeng said, "Empress Dowager, let this old servant help you to rest for a while."
The Empress Dowager originally wanted to talk to Wen Nongnong a little longer, but she was afraid that she was not feeling well and would make everyone worry, so she nodded and said, "Alright, I'll go and take a nap first."
"Empress Dowager, let me help you inside." Wen Nongnong got up and stepped forward to help Granny Zeng help the Empress Dowager up.
"Nongnong, you're pregnant now, so you don't need to worry about me. Granny Zeng and the others will take care of me," the Empress Dowager said kindly.
“Okay, then I’ll go back to rest after Mother falls asleep,” Wen Nongnong said obediently and considerately.
The Empress Dowager felt indescribably comforted upon seeing this.
With such a beautiful and considerate girl by Chao'er's side, her life will surely not be so hard anymore.
In that case, she wouldn't have to worry.
The Empress Dowager was indeed exhausted; she had only been putting on a brave face.
After lying down on the bed, she fell asleep in no time.
Wen Nongnong covered her with the quilt and left the room with Granny Zeng.
Outside, Xiao Yan, A Tuo, Jiang Hua, and Physician Lin were still waiting.
"Imperial Physician Lin, how is my mother's health?" Wen Nongnong asked anxiously.
Physician Lin pondered for a moment, then suddenly sighed, "Just now in front of the Empress Dowager, this old minister did not dare to say that the Empress Dowager's health condition is not optimistic. Her health was not good to begin with, and coupled with excessive thinking, it has exhausted her mind and energy. Her body is already on the verge of collapse."
Upon hearing this, both Wen Nongnong and Xiao Yan were stunned.
When the oil is exhausted and the lamp goes out, isn't that just...
The atmosphere suddenly became heavy.
Wen Nongnong pursed her lips and looked at Granny Zeng, only to see that the old woman's eyes were already red.
Seeing this, she no longer needed to ask anything.
She reached out and patted Granny Zeng's hand, saying gently, "Granny Zeng has really worked hard taking care of my mother these past few days."
Granny Zeng wiped her eyes with a handkerchief and shook her head. "This old servant is not tired, but the Empress Dowager is. Her health has always been poor, but she has been trying her best to persevere." She sighed and forced a smile. "But now that we've come to Xiangzhou and can reunite with the Prince and Princess, she'll be a little happier."
After a moment of silence, Wen Nongnong took Lin Taiyi's hand and pleaded, "Physician Lin, please be sure to cure my mother's illness."
"Even without the Princess's request, this old minister will do his utmost to heal the Empress Dowager. However, the Empress Dowager's health is already very weak, so you and the Prince should be prepared," Physician Lin said solemnly.
Wen Nongnong's heart sank, and she was speechless for a long time.
"Alright, you all stop worrying here. The Empress Dowager's poor health is due to being confined to the palace for a long time, coupled with anxiety. Now that she's in Xiangzhou and reunited with her family, she's overjoyed. As long as her mood improves, her health will surely improve as well," Xiao Yan said optimistically.
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong nodded in agreement, "Uncle is right. Now that Mother has come to Xiangzhou and reunited with the Prince, her health will definitely improve."
"That's right. Don't worry unnecessarily. Instead, think about how to make her happy," Xiao Yan said.
Wen Nongnong thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, Mother is here and I will take care of her, so you don't need to worry. You can rest in the manor for the night and go to meet the Prince tomorrow so that he can return as soon as possible."
Xiao Yan understood her concerns, so he readily nodded and agreed, "Alright, I'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."
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