Chapter 623: Pregnancy
Chapter 623: Pregnancy
Jiang Huiyi was frantic. "Spit it out! What is it?"
The imperial physician glanced at the frowning Huang Changsun, unsure whether to speak or remain silent.
Intimidated by the two ladies, he leaned in and whispered to both of them, "It's an auspicious pulse."
Thud.
The Empress Consort's Buddhist prayer beads fell to the ground.
Lu Yuan looked over at the three of them.
Jiang Huiyi, stunned, asked, "What kind of pulse did you say?"
The physician covered his mouth and whispered to Jiang Huiyi, "Empress Hui, it's an auspicious pulse."
Miss Yan is an unmarried woman; discovering an auspicious pulse would be scandalous and damaging to her reputation!
He cleared his throat. "Perhaps I made a mistake due to my limited skills..."
Jiang Huiyi said sternly, "There's a chance of a misdiagnosis. Call all the physicians from the Imperial Medical Institute!"
The Empress Consort nodded. "Go call them."
The physician was taken aback. "Empress Consort, are you joining in on this with Empress Hui?"
I was being humble!
Which physician would misdiagnose an auspicious pulse?
Despite his protests, all the physicians from the Imperial Medical Institute were indeed summoned.
Seeing the commotion, the Miao King assumed something serious had happened to Meng Qianqian. He was frantic and furious. "What's wrong with my granddaughter-in-law? If one physician can't treat her, why bring the whole institute? Lu, are your Liang Kingdom physicians even competent?"
The Liang Emperor said, "Calm down."
The Miao King retorted, "How can I calm down? It's not your granddaughter-in-law!"
The Liang Emperor opened his mouth to speak. "She is My eldest granddaughter-in-law."
The Miao King huffed and then, thinking of something, placed his hands on his hips. "I'll say this now, I can save her, and I can take her life! If you dare to punish them for deceiving the emperor, I'll fight you to the death!"
The Liang Emperor glared at him. "Who said I would punish them for deceiving the emperor?"
The Miao King rolled up his sleeves. "Who was it that wanted to fight me to the death that day?"
The Liang Emperor replied, somewhat irritably, "I was angry at you."
Indeed, upon regaining his memory, he discovered his mortal enemy sitting in his imperial study, playing the same hand of cards as him.
Considering the history of being kept in the dark and being toyed with, it was no wonder he wanted to kill someone.
Was his dignity not important?
However, if not for the experience of near-death and the betrayal of those he trusted most, he might not have so easily forgiven the crime of deceiving the emperor.
It seemed fate had already decided, and everything happened at the right time.
In the bedroom.
The head of the Imperial Medical Institute took Meng Qianqian's pulse and solemnly reported to Jiang Huiyi and the Empress Consort, "Your Highnesses, Miss Yan has an auspicious pulse."
Crack!
Lu Yuan's teacup shattered in his hand.
The Empress Consort cautiously asked, "Head Physician Lou, how certain are you?"
Head Physician Lou bowed. "Ninety percent certain."
Jiang Huiyi asked, "What about the other ten percent?"
Head Physician Lou looked awkward. "This..."
The Empress Consort, unable to hide her excitement, patted Jiang Huiyi's hand. "Ninety percent is enough. Little Nine is pregnant! Head Physician Lou, why did My granddaughter-in-law faint?"
The phrase "My granddaughter-in-law" made all the physicians gasp.
It turned out the child in her womb was Huang Changsun's.
Head Physician Lou replied, "From the pulse, Miss Yan fainted due to excessive emotional fluctuations and heart qi dissipation. She needs to rest and avoid overexerting herself."
The Empress Consort and Jiang Huiyi breathed a sigh of relief.
They both looked at Lu Yuan, who was sitting by the bed, staring at Meng Qianqian in a daze.
The Empress Consort couldn't help but chuckle. "This boy is in a daze. Come, let's go tell His Majesty and the Miao King the good news."
Jiang Huiyi wasn't interested in spreading the news, but His Majesty owed her money.
Two pieces of good news meant a higher interest rate.
When Meng Qianqian woke up, it was already evening.
The warm twilight filtered through the silk curtains, casting a few strands of light onto her bed.
She slowly opened her eyes and glanced at the person sitting upright with a serious expression, and couldn't help but be taken aback.
"You're awake."
Lu Yuan spoke.
His voice didn't sound angry, but why was his expression so stern?
Meng Qianqian responded with a soft hum, "When did I fall asleep? Where am I?"
"You're in Grandmother's chambers", Lu Yuan said. "You fainted a while ago."
Meng Qianqian shook her head.
She didn't remember.
She only knew that her great vengeance had been achieved, and the memories of her childhood had flooded her mind, then she lost consciousness.
She looked around and was about to say something when Lu Yuan spoke, "Xia Ji went to the kitchen to make you some porridge. The little rascals and Tan'er went fishing. We won."
Meng Qianqian suddenly laughed.
"What are you laughing at?" Lu Yuan asked coldly.
Meng Qianqian looked at him with her eyes curved into a smile, as if they held a galaxy of stars, "Commander, are you nervous?"
Lu Yuan denied it outright, "I am not."
Meng Qianqian knew he was stubborn, so she didn't press the issue and asked, "What about my brother? You haven't mentioned him."
Lu Yuan snorted, "What is there to say about him?"
Meng Qianqian reached out and lightly pinched a section of his sleeve with two fingers, "He blocked many fatal strikes for me, and his injuries are severe."
Lu Yuan replied calmly, "He won't die. He's been sent back to the Crown Prince's Mansion, and Lady Yan will treat him. If that doesn't work, there's always the Medicine King Valley's daughter, who has all sorts of miraculous medicines."
Meng Qianqian smiled, "I knew my husband would take care of everything."
Lu Yuan didn't want to be swayed by her flattery, but his lips already curved upward.
He pressed his lips down, maintaining a straight face, and said, "I have some news to tell you."
"Go on", Meng Qianqian nodded, encouraging him to continue.
Lu Yuan sat up straight and cleared his throat.
From Meng Qianqian's perspective, she could see his ears slightly reddening.
He said formally, "The imperial physician said you are pregnant."
Meng Qianqian was taken aback.
Lu Yuan covered his mouth with his fist and coughed twice, "I was thinking, maybe the physician made a mistake, or you took something that altered your pulse..."
Meng Qianqian whispered softly, "No, I didn't."
Lu Yuan's gaze shifted, "But didn't you... drink the contraceptive decoction?"
He remembered clearly that the day he entered the room, the bowl of contraceptive decoction on the table had been completely empty, not a drop left.
Meng Qianqian replied, "Oh, I poured it out."
Lu Yuan's mind suddenly exploded with fireworks.
He looked at her in disbelief, "You... why... didn't you tell me?"
Meng Qianqian curved her lips, "I never said I drank it."
Indeed, when he entered the room, she was sitting calmly there, with an empty bowl beside her.
She never said she drank it.
But in that situation, no one would have thought she had poured it out...
"Qianqian!"
Lu Yuan clenched his fists.
Meng Qianqian looked at him with an innocent expression.
Lu Yuan felt a lump in his throat, unable to swallow or spit it out.
"You were taking a huge risk! You knew you might... and you still went after Gongsun Yanming. You almost—"
Meng Qianqian blinked and smiled softly, "I understand, and I'm happy."
Lu Yuan's breath caught, and his heart melted uncontrollably.
Early update, guess who it will be—Little Dudu or Little Qianqian?
(End of Chapter)
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