Chapter 361: No Negotiation
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There was no way Yuwen Chu could refuse Mingzhu’s request. He tidied up her scattered hair and whispered, “Go to sleep. I’ll wake you up when dinner is ready.”
Mingzhu didn’t want to sleep, keeping her eyes wide open as she looked at him. “Your Highness, what if I never have a child?”
Because she lacked confidence and dared not imagine, she had never dared to ask Yuwen Chu this question before, afraid that the answer would be too hurtful. But now, with a glimmer of hope in her heart, she finally dared to ask him.
Yuwen Chu frowned. “Nonsense!”
Mingzhu smiled and asked again, “Your Highness, do you prefer boys or girls?”
Yuwen Chu answered seriously, “I like both. It’s best to have a few of each. Sons inherit the family business and protect the family, while daughters are to be pampered. What about you?”
Mingzhu whispered, “I also like both. I must have sons and daughters. That way, the brothers and sisters can take care of each other, and everyone will have a good life.” Her eyes gradually became dull, and her long eyelashes trembled a few times before she fell asleep.
She fell asleep so quickly. Yuwen Chu quietly sat for a while, then carefully moved Mingzhu’s head onto the pillow, covered her with a blanket, smoothed out the wrinkles on her clothes, and quietly left the room.
Zheng Momo and a group of maids were waiting outside. Seeing him come out, Zheng Momo took the initiative to step forward and bow. “Your Highness.”
“Follow me.” Yuwen Chu glanced at her and walked to the study he had set up in the Yinghui Hall.
Su Lan and Su Jin were both very worried, but Zheng Momo had anticipated that this question would inevitably be asked, and had prepared her answer. So she wasn’t too flustered. She quietly followed behind Yuwen Chu and stopped at the door of the study.
“Come in.” Yuwen Chu, who had previously been imposing and cold, now spoke kindly. “Were you with the Wangfei when she went out today?”
Zheng Momo answered, knowing that they couldn’t hide the fact that they went to Kouchun Hall. She told the truth, carefully choosing her words. Before the diagnosis was confirmed, the news of the Wangfei’s pregnancy must not be leaked from the Fu family’s side.
“After the Wangfei returned home, she seemed restless and immediately changed into ordinary clothes, saying she wanted to go out. She even asked for a common carriage and went to Kouchun Hall to see a gynecologist, Dr. Tan Peng. But the Wangfei didn’t allow the servants to follow her inside.”
Yuwen Chu clasped his hands together, furrowing his brows slightly. “So you don’t know where the Wangfei is uncomfortable, or what Dr. Tan Peng said to her?”
Zheng Momo shook her head. “I really don’t know.” She left a hint, though. “But after the Wangfei came out, she seemed fine and said she wanted to go to the Toutie Tower to see the Eight Treasures Feast, so she went.”
Combining Mingzhu’s strange behavior, Yuwen Chu had a vague idea.
Mingzhu had been pampered and well cared for since childhood, and she had never suffered from any serious illnesses. It was impossible for her to have any hidden illnesses. Seeing a gynecologist, of course, was for the sake of pregnancy. As for why she didn’t want to find the imperial physician or Dr. Tang Chunlai, he could understand. She probably didn’t trust these people and wanted to try someone else for reassurance.
As for her later evasive attitude, firmly refusing to tell him what was wrong with her, but showing no signs of sadness or disappointment, there must be some clues, but they were still uncertain. For caution’s sake, she didn’t say anything.
He was going to have a child! A child raised with Mingzhu! Yuwen Chu thought of this and couldn’t help but smile.
But Zheng Momo, seeing his excitement, couldn’t help but feel anxious. It was good that His Highness was happy, but first-time fathers often couldn’t contain their excitement. If he announced it prematurely or rewarded the servants, and then disappointed everyone, it would be bad! It would become a joke in the capital, and the blame would fall on the Wangfei!
Zheng Momo saw it and couldn’t help but feel anxious. It’s good that His Highness is happy, but first-time fathers often can’t contain their excitement. If he announces it prematurely or gives rewards to servants to celebrate, only to later disappoint everyone, how would that be good? It would become a joke in the capital, embarrassing for His Highness, and surely blamed on the Wangfei! She quickly and tactfully reminded, “Your Highness, although the doctors at Kouchun Hall are renowned, they still can’t compare to the imperial physicians, let alone our own Doctor Tang. Perhaps, in a few days, we could have Doctor Tang examine the Wangfei?”
“True. Whether urgent or not, it’s there, and it won’t run away,” Yuwen Chu cleared his throat. “Zheng Momo, tell me about the matters regarding the Taotie Tower.”
Zheng Momo quickly recounted the events, and Yuwen Chu’s expression grew colder and colder. Although he had sent his business card to the Five City Guards Office to inquire earlier, it seemed that the situation was more serious than he had imagined. It wasn’t just about threatening Mingzhu anymore; it seemed to be directed at him and Mingzhu, possibly because of the child they might already have. It was necessary for him to personally visit the Five City Guards Office.
When Mingzhu woke up, it was already dark. A lamp made of sheep’s horns was lit in the corner, providing just the right amount of warmth without being too dazzling. Yuwen Chu sat alone under the lamp, lost in thought, his expression extremely serious.
Mingzhu sat up and said, “Your Highness, why didn’t you wake me up? I’m really sleepy. I didn’t expect to sleep until now.”
Yuwen Chu turned his head and smiled at her. “I already know.”
Since he already knew, there was nothing to hide. Mingzhu said seriously, “It’s not certain yet. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Your Highness, don’t get too excited.” She told Yuwen Chu about finding blood stains on her underwear: “The reason it’s not certain is because of this. Although Momo said that some people experience this, and I haven’t noticed any more bleeding since then, it’s still uncertain. To be safe, let’s just pretend nothing happened.”
Yuwen Chu stood up and walked to her side, squatting down to help her put on her shoes. “How can we pretend nothing happened? Someone already wants to harm our child!” The thought of someone impersonating Mingzhu’s husband and going to Tan Peng made him furious. How shameless! He must find this person!
Although their relationship had been getting better recently, Yuwen Chu had never done things like putting on her shoes or taking off her socks for himself. Mingzhu was quite surprised, feeling like things were different now that she was pregnant. Just as she was feeling sweet and content, she suddenly saw Yuwen Chu raise his head and say, “You shouldn’t go anywhere these days. Just stay at home.”
It was like a bolt from the blue! Mingzhu was so shocked that she couldn’t even close her mouth. She was grounded? Wasn’t everything calm now? Why was this happening again? She immediately objected, “No way!”
Yuwen Chu glared at her and said firmly, “No room for negotiation!” Then he pulled her up and said, “Let’s go, it’s time for dinner!”
Pouting, Mingzhu reluctantly followed him outside. No one had told her she couldn’t go out if she was pregnant! It hadn’t even been confirmed yet. If it was confirmed, would she not even be allowed to leave Yinghui Hall?
However, the misery didn’t end there.
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