dognovel Chapter 1674 She is nearly four months pregnant (273 million reward points)
Chapter 1674 She is nearly four months pregnant (273 million reward points)
"We servants panicked and immediately sent someone to fetch Physician Tang. We were terrified... terrified..."
"This humble servant dares to be so bold as to come and report to Your Majesty in haste!"
Nangong Xuanyu had no mind to review the memorials anymore. He strode around the imperial desk and walked out, shouting, "Prepare the carriage for Yongshou Palace!"
"Yes! Yes! Quickly, prepare the carriage for Yongshou Palace!"
Li Changde shouted the order and hurriedly followed.
The emperor's entourage was hastily assembled.
Nangong Xuanyu couldn't wait for the imperial carriage to be fully prepared, so he went straight onto the dragon palanquin and urged repeatedly, "Faster! Faster!"
"Yes!"
The eunuchs carrying the palanquin dared not slack off and hurried towards Yongshou Palace.
Nangong Xuanyu was extremely worried.
Why would Nian Nian faint for no reason?
He turned his head to look at Fuqu, who was jogging alongside the imperial carriage, and asked sharply, "What exactly is wrong with the Imperial Noble Consort today? What did she have for lunch?"
Fuqu, slightly out of breath from running, tried to steady her breathing upon hearing this: "Your Majesty, Her Majesty was in good spirits when she woke up this morning and ate some breakfast. Lunch was the usual light dishes, but Her Majesty didn't eat much and said she had a poor appetite."
Fuqu's answer did not reassure Nangong Xuanyu; instead, it made him even more worried.
Niannian is not such a delicate woman; she would never collapse easily unless she was truly unwell.
What happened to her...?
"Faster, faster!"
Yongshou Palace is located right behind Yangxin Hall, and it's the closest palace in the East and West Six Palaces to Yangxin Hall. Yet, Nangong Xuanyu had never realized that the path from Yangxin Hall to Yongshou Palace could be so long…
The eunuchs carrying the imperial carriage ran quickly and finally arrived at Yongshou Palace.
Before the imperial carriage had even come to a complete stop, Nangong Xuanyu had already lifted the curtain and strode down.
Having not seen His Majesty for a long time, the palace servants of Yongshou Palace hurriedly knelt down: "Your servants greet Your Majesty..."
Nangong Xuanyu moved swiftly towards the inner hall like a gust of wind.
Shen Zhinian lay on the bed, her hair slightly disheveled, a few strands of black hair falling across her cheeks, making her face appear even more pale. Her eyelids were half-closed, her breathing shallow, and she looked frail, as if she had just woken up from a daze.
Tang Luochuan, dressed in the official robes of a royal physician, was kneeling on one side in front of the bed, his fingers gently resting on Shen Zhinian's wrist, which was covered with a silk handkerchief.
The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and at this moment when their eyes met, Nangong Xuanyu felt as if they had been separated by a lifetime...
Shen Zhinian was stunned. Her pale lips parted slightly, and her eyes quickly filled with mist, turning into a hazy, watery light.
Her expression was aggrieved, as if she couldn't believe it. She moved her lips, her voice trembling slightly, and called out, "Your Majesty..."
"Is it really His Majesty?"
"Your Majesty, you...you've come to see me?"
That voice melted Nangong Xuanyu's heart...
These days he deliberately distanced himself from the harem, consumed by anger. Niannian, however, never complained, only occasionally sending palace servants to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to deliver soup and snacks, reminding him to take care of his health and not to overwork himself.
Appropriate and thoughtful.
At that time, Nangong Xuanyu had no interest in entering the harem, let alone in coaxing women. He only felt that Shen Zhinian was sensible and knew what was important.
Seeing Niannian lying there weakly, her eyes filled with fragile yet joyful tears, he finally realized...
It turns out that Niannian didn't not miss him; she just kept all her longing, anticipation, and anxiety in her heart, waiting for him silently in the most sensible way.
And what about him?
He not only neglected Niannian, but also became suspicious of her because of Xingchen's vicious accusations, and secretly sent people to investigate her past...
At that moment, guilt almost overwhelmed the emperor's entire heart...
He felt a lump in his throat and a dull ache in his heart.
"Niannian, it's me, I've come to see you."
Nangong Xuanyu strode to the bedside.
Tang Luochuan immediately stepped aside.
The emperor grasped Shen Zhinian's slightly cool hand: "It's my fault..."
“These days, political affairs are so numerous and complicated that I have neglected you and caused you to suffer.”
Shen Zhinian's tears finally slid down her pale cheeks.
She didn't say anything, but squeezed his hand back tightly.
Nangong Xuanyu felt an even greater pain in his heart. He turned to Tang Luochuan beside him and asked urgently, "Imperial Physician Tang, what exactly is wrong with the Imperial Noble Consort? Why did she suddenly faint?!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Luochuan hesitated for a moment, glancing at Shen Zhinian as if unsure how to respond.
Shen Zhinian took a soft breath and used her other hand, which was not being held by Nangong Xuanyu, to prop herself up slightly.
Looking into Nangong Xuanyu's anxious eyes, she bit her lip and said, "Your Majesty need not ask Physician Tang. It is my fault...it is my fault..."
Nangong Xuanyu frowned: "Niannian, what did you say? What happened?"
Shen Zhinian lowered her gaze, pausing for a moment on her lower abdomen, which was covered by a thin quilt, before raising her head again, her eyes glistening with tears: "Your Majesty, it's not an acute illness, it's...it's that I'm almost four months pregnant..."
"Perhaps she had been sitting for too long today, and embroidering the bellyband was quite strenuous, causing her to faint due to insufficient blood and energy..."
Is Nian Nian pregnant?!
Nangong Xuanyu froze, his eyes filled with disbelief!
His instinctive reaction wasn't happiness, but rather checking the time...
She was nearly four months pregnant, which, if you count the time, was right when he had just stopped taking the medication. Nian Nian was carrying his child!
The timing is right, and it has nothing to do with Xingchen!
After realizing what had happened, Nangong Xuanyu was suddenly overwhelmed with shame and dared not look Shen Zhinian in the eye.
Even at a time like this, he was still doubting Niannian...
Even so, a surge of overwhelming joy welled up in the emperor's heart!
He and Niannian are having another child!
Ah Xu is intelligent and adorable, and is the prince on whom he has placed high hopes.
Now that Niannian is pregnant again, whether it is a prince or a princess, it is a blessing from heaven and a continuation of the royal bloodline!
It is also proof of the deep affection between him and Niannian!
"Near!"
Nangong Xuanyu placed his hands on Shen Zhinian's shoulders, his eyes gleaming with excitement, and exclaimed, "We're having another baby?!"
"really?!"
"This is wonderful! This is...this is truly a cause for celebration!!!"
As he said this, a bright, undisguised smile spread across the emperor's face, and much of the gloom between his brows dissipated.
But after the initial joy... Nangong Xuanyu couldn't help but feel displeased: "Niannian, this is a momentous occasion, why... why did you only tell me now? You kept it from me for so long!"
"If you hadn't fainted this time, how long were you planning to keep it a secret?"
Shen Zhinian was prepared. She lowered her eyelashes, long eyelashes still glistening with undried tears: "Your Majesty, please calm your anger..."
"Your Majesty did not intend to conceal this, but these days Your Majesty is preoccupied with the Xiongnu delegation and the case of the rebellion, and is restless. I really cannot bear to disturb Your Majesty's mind with my pregnancy and add to your worries."
"Moreover... the imperial physician also said that the fetal condition may not be entirely stable in the early stages of pregnancy."