Chapter 998: 998: Keen Insight
Chapter 998: Chapter 998: Keen Insight
Now, upon hearing that she fainted, I didn’t think anyone would harm her, but rather wondered if she was feeling unwell.
After all, the Imperial Physician had diagnosed before, saying that if she didn’t take good care of herself, she might meet an early demise.
When Ye Jiu arrived, the Imperial Physician had just finished his diagnosis and had not yet left.
As soon as she entered, Ye Jiu asked, “How is it? Is my mother alright?”
Although her past mistakes had caused much suffering for herself, ever since she returned, the Crown Princess Consort’s care and concern for her were evident in Ye Jiu’s mind. Even the coldest ice can melt one day; she was not heartless and couldn’t remain indifferent.
“Congratulations to the Commandery Princess, the Crown Princess Consort is pregnant, already more than three months along.”
After hearing the Imperial Physician’s response, Ye Jiu was finally at ease.
During pregnancy, it is true that one’s condition might cause one to faint; even though she hadn’t experienced it personally, she had heard others talk about it.
“And how is the Crown Princess Consort’s health and the baby in her womb?” Ye Jiu asked again.
“The Crown Princess Consort is overthinking and, combined with her malnutrition, it led to the fainting. As long as she takes care of herself later, the baby will be fine,” replied the Imperial Physician.
Hearing this, Ye Jiu felt reassured.
But, overthinking?
Who knows what things this woman is imagining again!
When Ye Jiu entered, the Crown Princess Consort had already woken up. Nurse Liu was feeding her medicine, a big bowl of something that looked black and didn’t smell very pleasant.
“Jiujiu, you’re here?” Upon seeing Ye Jiu, the Crown Princess Consort’s frown from drinking the medicine instantly eased.
Ye Jiu, unlike at the Imperial Palace where she was indifferent in front of the old Emperor, naturally replaced Nurse Liu by sitting at the bedside, asking, “I happened to meet the Imperial Physician outside. I heard you fainted. How is your health now? Is there anything still uncomfortable?”
Upon hearing Ye Jiu’s words, the Crown Princess Consort blushed and said, “It’s just a bit of weakness, I’m… I’m fine.”
Already at her age and having a pregnancy, though it’s a good thing, in front of her grown daughter, it indeed felt a bit embarrassing.
After exchanging a few words with the Crown Princess Consort, Ye Jiu finally stood up to leave.
However, as soon as she reached the gate of the courtyard, she saw Concubine Bai standing there timidly.
Since the incident where Concubine Bai and the others provoked her last time, Ye Jiu’s relations with the back courtyard had dropped to freezing point, and there had been no contact during this time.
So when Ye Jiu saw Concubine Bai standing at the entrance of her courtyard, she knew she must have some urgent matter to discuss.
Connecting this with what Ying Chun said, about the Crown Princess Consort fainting after Concubine Bai and the others had gone to pay respects, Ye Jiu immediately had some idea.
As soon as Ye Jiu stopped, the maid beside Concubine Bai alerted her, and then Concubine Bai immediately turned her gaze to Ye Jiu and walked towards her.
“Commandery Princess, you’re finally back.” Concubine Bai’s voice was somewhat urgent, this warm demeanor was something Ye Jiu hadn’t seen for a long time.
“Is there something you need?” Ye Jiu raised an eyebrow.
Concubine Bai gave her a rather aggrieved look, “The Commandery Princess has just been to see the Crown Princess Consort, so surely you’re already aware of the situation; there’s no need to ask me just to tease me.”
“Just say what’s on your mind.” Ye Jiu was also not in the mood for mind games.
“I just wanted to explain to the Commandery Princess that the Crown Princess Consort fainting had absolutely nothing to do with us, and we have no relation to it. I hope the Commandery Princess can see the truth.” After a moment of hesitation, Concubine Bai finally expressed her intention.