As soon as Ling Shuang entered the room, Ji Zhuo asked anxiously, "Has the doctor been summoned? What exactly is wrong with Xi'er?"
His brows were furrowed, and his eyes were full of worry.
"Please..."
Ling Shuang hurriedly responded and ran to get the prepared spittoon, carrying it to Lin Xihe as she ran.
Lin Xihe clutched the spittoon with both hands, her face turning red, but after dry heaving for a long time, she couldn't vomit anything.
Seeing Ling Shuang's stammering and hesitant manner, Ji Zhuo felt a surge of anger and asked with a hint of rage, "Speak! What exactly is the problem?"
Under Ji Zhuo's imposing gaze, Ling Shuang shrank back and timidly answered, "Yes... morning sickness..."
Ji Zhuo's hand, which had been gently patting Lin Xihe's back, froze in mid-air. His face turned pale and then red, as if he were a huge joke.
Ling Shuang lowered her head, not daring to look up at Ji Zhuo.
Lin Xihe was in so much pain that she had no time to think about anything else.
"I will bring Doctor Tao over tomorrow. You'd better take care of yourself."
After saying this, Ji Zhuo turned and left without hesitation, his steps hurried and without the slightest lingering affection.
Lin Xihe knew in her heart that she couldn't stop him at all, and could only watch helplessly as Ji Zhuo's figure walked further and further away until he disappeared from sight.
Once the discomfort in her body subsided slightly, Lin Xihe summoned Ling Xue.
"I asked you to inquire about the consequences of drinking that medicine last time. Is there any news?" Lin Xihe looked at Ling Xue anxiously.
Ling Xue had actually found out the truth long ago, but she didn't dare to report it because she was afraid that the consequences would frighten her young lady.
When asked about it now, he could only bite the bullet and say, "The doctor said that this medicine is extremely potent. Once taken, it will cause excruciating abdominal pain, like being stabbed with a knife, and can easily lead to massive bleeding."
"If things don't go well, at best, the bleeding will be uncontrollable, the person will become weak and pale; at worst, the bleeding will be impossible to stop, and without timely treatment, their life will be in danger. Furthermore, there's a possibility of infection and fever, which can lead to various inflammations. And..."
"besides?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xihe's eyes instantly reddened, and her voice trembled with tears.
Seeing Lin Xihe's terrified expression, Ling Xue felt a pang of pity, but she had no choice but to finish what she was saying.
"It is also possible that one dose of medication may not be enough to completely solve the problem, and multiple doses may be required."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xihe was so frightened that she pursed her lips, her eyes welling up with tears.
In ancient times, when medical conditions were extremely limited, even a minor cold could easily take many lives. Her condition must have been much more serious than a cold.
"Young lady, do you already have a plan in mind?" Ling Xue asked softly.
Lin Xihe shook her head helplessly and replied in a tearful voice, "I...I don't know."
“Miss, you and General Gu are engaged after all, and it was a marriage decree issued by the emperor. If he finds out about this in the future, he will be furious…” Ling Xue reminded her worriedly.
"Therefore, we must not let him know."
Although Lin Xihe said this, she couldn't help but think of Gu Qinghuai and wondered to herself: how would he react if he knew she was pregnant?
Seeing this, Ling Xue sighed softly, feeling that her young lady's days ahead would be extremely difficult.
Neither Ji Zhuo nor Gu Qinghuai are people to be trifled with.
As night fell on the second day, Ji Zhuo, as he had said before, led the renowned Doctor Tao to Lin Xihe's residence on time.
Inside the room, candlelight flickered, casting dappled shadows on the walls.
Lin Xihe was already dressed neatly and sat upright on the edge of the bed, as if waiting for a verdict.
Today, her face was paler than usual, as thin as a sheet of paper, and she looked pitiful.
In contrast, Ji Zhuo still had that cold and aloof face, exuding a chilling aura.
As soon as he entered the house, he discovered that the painting with his name on it that had been hanging there had been taken down.
Where's the painting?
Ji Zhuo frowned, his tone cold and hard, breaking the brief silence in the room.
"It's been put away."
Lin Xihe remained calm, speaking in a measured tone, as if recounting a trivial matter. However, her slightly trembling hands betrayed the turmoil within her heart.
Ji Zhuo's gaze was fixed on the blank space of the hanging painting, and a strange sense of panic rose in his heart.
"Ji Zhuo, may I have a word with you?" Lin Xihe's gentle voice sounded softly from behind.
Ji Zhuoxin understood that given Lin Xihe's current attitude, an argument was inevitable. He raised his hand and waved for the others in the house to leave, signaling them to wait outside in the courtyard.
He then slowly sat down on the soft couch next to Lin Xihe, his expression still cold and stern, and uttered a single word: "Speak."
Lin Xihe took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and looked directly at Ji Zhuo: "Can we keep him?"
"Do you know what you're saying?" A hint of surprise flashed in Ji Zhuo's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant, replaced by a deeper coldness.
“I know, but I don’t want to drink it, and I’m even more afraid to drink it. I asked the doctor, and the doctor said that many people who have taken abortion pills have side effects, such as heavy bleeding, infection, and even death… I’m really scared. Can I not drink it?” Lin Xihe bit her lower lip lightly until it turned white, but her tone was unusually firm.
"What if you absolutely have to drink it?" Ji Zhuo tilted his head slightly, shifting his gaze from Lin Xihe as if he were thinking about something, but his tone remained firm.
Lin Xihe stood up and slowly walked to Ji Zhuo, so close that she could see her own reflection in his eyes.
“Ah Zhuo, you’ve known me for a long time and know I’ve always been timid and cowardly. Back then, when I didn’t want to come to the capital, a few harsh words from you were enough to make me obediently comply. But now…”
She paused, tears welling in her eyes: "If you force me to drink, I will sever all ties with you from now on."
Upon hearing this, Ji Zhuo's lips curled into a mocking smirk, as if he had heard the most absurd joke in the world: "Lin Xihe, you've grown wings after just a few days?"
Lin Xihe's eyes reddened, and tears welled up in them: "After you left, I suddenly remembered a long-lost memory. In that memory, my relationship with Gu Qinghuai was not just because of a marriage contract. I truly loved him back then, just as I love you now. That's why he wouldn't let go of me."
Upon hearing this, Ji Zhuo's face instantly darkened. He suddenly reached out and grabbed Lin Xihe's arm, pulling her in front of him with such force that Lin Xihe frowned. He gritted his teeth and said, "Lin Xihe, are you tired of living?"
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