usatvline Chapter 40 Consort Lü is Pregnant
Chapter 40 Consort Lü is Pregnant
Three days is neither a long nor a short time.
Although the Lü family mother and son were not pampered people, they had never suffered such humiliation before. After three days of this ordeal, their spirits had weakened considerably.
Although Lü Yi's wounds had been treated with medicine and bandaged, they hadn't been properly cared for, so naturally they became somewhat inflamed during the long summer night.
It was the middle of the night when my whole body started burning up.
Mother Lü was completely helpless, crying out to heaven and earth in vain. She cried and shouted for a long time without any response. Finally, she angered the old woman guarding the door, who went in and gagged her. Then she found a water jug and forced Lü Yi to drink a few mouthfuls of water before impatiently saying...
"Having done such a disgusting thing, you still want to have a doctor serve you every day? Just wait, our master will definitely punish you, and we don't know if this little guy will even survive until then!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu's mother, with tears in her eyes, wanted to rush forward and tear at him, but she was tied up and her mouth was gagged, so she had no chance to do anything.
She could only watch them leave helplessly, and reluctantly moved to her son's side, letting him lean on her lap with heartache, wishing she could take his place in his suffering!
I spent the whole night in fear and anxiety, and I don't even know how I finally drifted off to sleep.
In her dream, she seemed to be dressed in an imperial robe, being carried to the palace in glory to pay homage to her daughter, who had been promoted to the rank of Imperial Concubine. She was so proud of herself!
The next day, the sky was bright.
Breakfast was being prepared in every courtyard of the Vice Minister's residence, and Linglong Courtyard was no exception.
During this period, Aunt Zhao was in charge and also took care of the master. Any servant with a little sense knew that the atmosphere in the mansion was likely to change in the future, so they were all very diligent and wanted to show their faces in front of Aunt Zhao.
However, Aunt Zhao devoted herself to taking care of Chi Yunjing's health. From changing his dressings to feeding him, and even washing and toileting him, she did everything herself. Such "sincere affection" moved Chi Yunjing deeply, and he experienced what true love meant for the first time.
"Thanks a lot."
"What are you saying, sir? I have not suffered any hardship. I only hope that you will get better soon. The Ministry of War cannot do without you, the whole household cannot do without you, and I certainly cannot!"
Chi Yunjing was very pleased with what the charming woman said.
With medicine applied to her waist, the pain had eased considerably, and her expression was much more relaxed than when she had just been injured. She was about to take a bite of the five-seed porridge that Aunt Zhao had handed her when she suddenly saw the steward say something with a serious yet somewhat panicked expression.
"Master, the Marquis of Haibo's residence sent word that... Consort Lü in the palace is three months pregnant, and it was just discovered last night."
"What? Is the information accurate?"
"The messenger from the Marquis's residence says it's absolutely true! Master, this... the Lü family mother and son are still being held captive in our manor. If they find out about this, won't it cause a huge problem!"
The butler spoke with concern, and Chi Yunjing's expression was also unpleasant.
She was infertile early in life, and then she became pregnant at this very moment. She was already three months along and the pregnancy was stable before the news finally came out. This shows how much effort Lu Cairen put into this pregnancy.
Based on this, it is highly likely that he is a prince.
Although His Highness the Crown Prince's position is secure, matters within the royal family are the most unpredictable. If Consort Lü were to regain power, how would the feud between the Lü family and them be resolved?
"Go, send someone to Eunuch Xu's residence to inquire. He's a favorite of His Majesty and must know the most information. Ask him if Consort Lü is about to be promoted?"
"Yes, sir."
After the housekeeper left, Aunt Zhao asked a worried question.
“My lord, this… how about I go and release the Lü family mother and son first? If Consort Lü finds out that we have placed her mother and brother under house arrest, it will probably cause trouble for the Vice Minister’s mansion.”
Chi Yunjing is now in a difficult situation.
For him, resolving the feud with the Lü family became the most urgent task.
He needed more accurate information before he could make any further plans. He lost his appetite and was thinking about how to resolve these issues when he suddenly heard Aunt Zhao mention something.
"If only the madam were in charge, at least she could offer some advice to the master. I'm just an inexperienced concubine who's never seen the world, I'm really of no help at all, and the master has been spoiling me for nothing."
These words suddenly served as a reminder to Chi Yunjing.
Yes, if someone has to be held responsible for this, Guo is a good candidate.
She stabbed Lü Yi in the arm. After she broke her tailbone, she stopped caring about things. Madam Guo hated Lü Yi and her son to the bone. Changing her mind would be harder than climbing a mountain. So she might as well push her out to be a scapegoat.
In this way, the Chi and Lü families might still have room for maneuver.
The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and then he took Aunt Zhao's hand and said with some excitement.
"Why are you crying? With you serving me these past few days, I feel like all the days before have been wasted. What you just said reminded me of something. When the housekeeper comes back later, hand over all the keys to the madam and tell her that the house is in chaos and you don't have any ideas. She has to take charge of the household. In short, no matter what you say, remember to make sure she takes back the reins! Understand?"
Aunt Zhao's delicate face showed a puzzled expression, which made Chi Yunjing feel a pang of pity. Unfortunately, he could only lie down now, so his thoughts were useless.
He reached out and stroked her hair, then said soothingly.
"It might be a bit tough on you, but don't worry, I'll make it up to you later. It's fine if we choose a different courtyard, or even if Aunt Bai moves out and you live alone in this courtyard, how about that?"
Aunt Bai didn't have Aunt Zhao's abilities, so while she was initially excited about it, it's now become a thing of the past. Even though they live next door to each other, she doesn't even have the chance to visit Chi Yun Jing, let alone anything else.
Hearing this, Aunt Zhao was overjoyed.
But she still had to pretend to be an innocent little white flower, and said in a magnanimous manner, "What are you saying, sir? I am a concubine, and the mistress is the head of the household. It is only right that I am scolded by her. What grievance is there? Let's not mention moving the courtyard again. I entered the manor with Sister Bai. Naturally, we should share happiness and hardship together. How can we separate over such a small matter?"
Chi Yunjing was clearly smitten, completely captivated by Aunt Zhao. He pulled her close, his eyes softening considerably, and said with a smile.
"Having you by my side makes me feel comforted for the rest of my life."
"My lord, I am willing to stay with you for the rest of my life!"
The two poured out their hearts to each other, longing to be intimate, but due to Chi Yunjing's serious injuries, they could only end it hastily. However, Aunt Zhao's alluring eyes, with a touch of innocent charm, gradually eroded Chi Yunjing's heart.
By the time he realized it, he had already fallen for it...