Xing Lai slowly retreated, watching this scene, he sighed softly, what was the point of all this?
Yu Jingchen had indeed stayed there all night, neither leaving nor entering. When dawn broke and the palace staff began to stir, they were all surprised to see Yu Jingchen still standing in the courtyard, though no one dared to say anything.
"Your Majesty, it's time for the morning court," Xing Lai walked over to remind him.
The night dew was heavy, and Yu Jingchen's body might have been affected by the dampness. Standing there all night, he was indeed a little tired and damp.
"Return to the palace," Yu Jingchen finally relented.
Before leaving, he said to the palace attendants beside him, "My affairs here are not to be leaked, and absolutely not to be told to Concubine Shu. Otherwise, you will lose your tongues. Do you understand?"
"Yes," they dared not speak further, especially about the Emperor's private matters. Yu Jingchen left He An Hall, and no one dared to mention what had happened last night.
Nan Zhiyun slept until noon. Perhaps it was due to her pregnancy, she had been sleeping longer recently.
After learning that Nan Zhiyun was pregnant, Qian Xia, despite her own injuries, still came to take care of her personally, unable to rest assured. When she entered, she saw Nan Zhiyun lying alone on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling with her eyes open.
"Niangniang, you're awake? Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere? Are you hungry? This servant will have someone bring breakfast, alright?" Qian Xia walked over with a face full of concern.
Nan Zhiyun had been awake for a while, but she had remained silent, lying quietly on the bed, a sight that made one's heart ache. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Hearing Qian Xia's words, Nan Zhiyun simply closed her eyes and shook her head. Qian Xia knew her Niangniang had suffered, but if this continued, her body wouldn't be able to withstand it.
"Niangniang, you must think about your own health. In a few more days, the General will be back. You don't want the General to worry, do you?" Qian Xia coaxed patiently.
Indeed, upon hearing Qian Xia mention her father, the previously unperturbed eyes of Nan Zhiyun finally showed a flicker of emotion. Father would be back soon...
"Niangniang, please get up and eat something," Qian Xia added.
Nan Zhiyun responded. Qian Xia reached out to help her, and Nan Zhiyun no longer insisted on staying down, rising to a sitting position following Qian Xia's movements. Seeing that Nan Zhiyun was willing to get up, Qian Xia breathed a sigh of relief and then had someone bring in the breakfast.
Nan Zhiyun sat at the table and ate slowly, but her appetite was poor. Others gained weight with remarkable appetites during pregnancy, but she could barely eat anything, perhaps due to her emotions.
Seeing that Nan Zhiyun truly couldn't eat much and felt nauseous, Qian Xia didn't pressure her. As long as she could eat a little, it was good. After Nan Zhiyun finished her meal, Qian Xia had everything cleared away and then had some fruit brought in. Although Nan Zhiyun couldn't eat much for breakfast, she could manage some of the fruit.
For several days, Yu Jingchen did not visit again. Nan Zhiyun spent her days eating and sleeping, and when she had free time, she would sit and stare into space. It seemed peaceful, but... was it truly so?
During this period when Yu Jingchen didn't visit, Nan Zhiyun did indeed feel much more relaxed than when she was with him. However, she wasn't any happier each day. This situation was not good for the child.
Just like now...
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Yu Jingchen's face darkened instantly after hearing the words.
"What do you mean you can't guarantee it?" Yu Jingchen looked at the imperial physician below with eyes like poisoned daggers.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. Niangniang has been like this all day, with her heart in turmoil. The fetal position was already unstable. If this continues, this old minister truly has no way," the imperial physician found himself in a difficult position. Concubine Shu's pregnancy had always been precarious, possibly due to taking the contraceptive decoction twice before, and her own poor health.
Therefore, this pregnancy was not going well, and now she was unhappy every day, with too many worries weighing on her mind, making the situation complicated. This was not something he wanted, but what could an imperial physician do about emotions?
Yu Jingchen remained silent for a long time after hearing this. Xing Lai knew that His Majesty was actually worried. During this period, the imperial physician had visited He An Hall almost every day to check her pulse. Each time after visiting He An Hall, His Majesty would summon the imperial physician to get more information about Concubine Shu.
Unbeknownst to himself, His Majesty had already become concerned about the child Concubine Shu was carrying. Now that the imperial physician said the child might not be saved, how could His Majesty's mood be good?
"Is there no other way?" Yu Jingchen asked.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Niangniang's current condition is certainly not suitable for continuing this pregnancy. However, if Niangniang's emotions can gradually improve, perhaps we can try," the imperial physician said.
"Have you spoken to Concubine Shu about this situation?" Yu Jingchen asked him.
"This old minister has warned Niangniang, but this situation is difficult to improve, it cannot change overnight," the imperial physician said tactfully.
"Alright, I understand. You may withdraw," Yu Jingchen rubbed his temples. This was truly troublesome.
The imperial physician quickly withdrew with his belongings. Xing Lai looked at the worried Yu Jingchen and finally spoke, "Your Majesty, Concubine Shu has too many things on her mind, and it may be difficult for her to regulate her emotions. Why not give Niangniang more time to relax? In two more days, General Nan will arrive in the capital. We can let Concubine Shu see General Nan then."
"She never wanted this child in the first place. Seeing Nan Su may not change her mind. She might even wish for Nan Su to take her away, and want to abandon the child in her belly even more." Yu Jingchen suddenly felt a headache coming on. The matters he had handled before were not as troublesome as this one.
"Prepare the carriage to He An Hall," Yu Jingchen finally made a decision.
"Yes..." Xing Lai responded. This time, going to He An Hall... it shouldn't be the same as last time, right? After all, looking at the current situation, His Majesty cared about Concubine Shu's child and wanted Concubine Shu to keep it.
The imperial carriage soon arrived at He An Hall. Nan Zhiyun, hearing Yu Jingchen's arrival from inside the room, felt as if her heart was being squeezed, unable to breathe.
Yu Jingchen entered and saw Nan Zhiyun's unwell complexion. He felt an inexplicable pain in his heart, for reasons he could not articulate.