Getting Rich from Legend of Zhen Huan

While Concubine De and the Fourth Prince were waiting in tacit understanding, Nian Shilan's belly was six months full. It was now February of the fifty-seventh year, still the coldest time of the year, and Nian Shilan's belly was already noticeable. She was afraid that the cold weather outside would affect the baby, so she basically stayed at home.

Song Zhi came in happily to report, "Congratulations, Master. The Empress Defei in the palace has specially sent an imperial physician to diagnose the master's pulse!"

Defei was the biological mother of the Fourth Prince. Nian Shilan loved Defei so much that she naturally wanted to please her. However, Defei never summoned anyone except Yixiu. Nian Shilan could only send some gifts to Defei in the name of the Nian family to express her affection.

Now, Concubine De has taken the initiative to show goodwill and even sent an imperial physician. How could Nian Shilan not be happy?

"Please ask the imperial physician to come in quickly." Nian Shilan ordered hurriedly.

The imperial physician respectfully felt Nian Shilan's pulse and said, "The concubine's baby is doing very well. There is no need to prescribe any common prescriptions to maintain the pregnancy."

Nian Shilan breathed a sigh of relief. "Ever since this little guy came into my belly, I have been very careful about everything. Now that I have heard what the imperial physician said, I can finally put my worries to rest."

Songzhi rolled her eyes. It was said that doctors who were good at keeping the baby safe could diagnose the sex of the baby by looking at the pulse. "May I ask the imperial physician, what color clothes should we prepare for the young master?"

Nian Shilan understood Songzhi's meaning, and looked at the imperial physician with anticipation. No matter whether the child was a boy or a girl, he would be the treasure in Nian Shilan's heart. But if it was a boy, it would be different whether in the royal palace or in the previous dynasty.

The imperial physician wiped his sweat nervously and said, "It's still early. If it's another month, I will be able to diagnose the condition for Concubine Fujin."

This was the imperial physician sent by Concubine De, and Nian Shilan was pregnant with Concubine De's grandson/granddaughter, so how could Concubine De harm her? Therefore, although Nian Shilan was disappointed, she still signaled Songzhi to contact the imperial physician.

Songzhi stepped forward sensibly and stuffed a light purse into the imperial physician's hand. "Then next month, when the time comes, I wonder when you will have time to check our master's pulse again?" One guest does not bother two hosts. For such a private matter, of course, someone familiar should be consulted. Even if the imperial physician told Concubine De, Concubine De would not threaten Nian Shilan.

The imperial physician smiled bitterly inwardly, but still accepted the purse and said happily, "I am willing to share the worries of the concubine."

Nian Shilan gestured to Songzhi with satisfaction, and Songzhi handed another purse to the doctor, "My lord, keep it. You may have to deal with us again in the future!"

In order to reassure Nian Shilan, the imperial physician accepted the purse and left Lanyun Villa. After leaving Songzhi's sight, the imperial physician stroked the two purses in his hands, which were already soaked with sweat from his palms. What was going on?

Although the imperial physician did not know the purpose of Concubine De, he took the opportunity to find out the gender of the baby in Nian Shilan's belly by taking her pulse, but he did not allow Nian Shilan to be told. Could Concubine De's idea be a good one? However, the imperial physician was humble and his words were not taken seriously. He could not ignore his own life and the lives of his family to warn Nian Shilan. For the sake of his wallet, the imperial physician could only pray for Concubine Nian to be blessed.

The imperial physician did not dare to forget his mission, and went to Yonghe Palace without stopping, "Reporting to the queen, Concubine Nian is pregnant with a little prince."

De Fei silently turned the Buddhist beads in her hand, closed her eyes and clasped her hands together, and said a Buddhist prayer with compassion, "This child of Nian has such a bad fate."

Zhu Xi cleverly took the imperial physician out and warned, "Your Excellency has served the Empress for so many years. If you leave her, the Empress might not be used to it!" So, you must control your mouth!

The imperial physician walked in the cold wind, sweating profusely. "Don't worry, Aunt Zhuxi. I am loyal to the Empress and will not say anything."

Zhu Xi smiled with relief and said no more. After watching the imperial physician walk away, Zhu Xi returned to Concubine De's side and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial physician has already made arrangements."

De Fei asked with a headache, "Is the fourth son here?"

Zhu Xi replied, "When the imperial physician left the palace, someone was sent to call him. I think the prince will be here soon."

As he was talking, the Fourth Prince arrived at the Yonghe Palace. As soon as he entered the palace, he saw Concubine De holding her forehead. The Fourth Prince felt uneasy and said, "Son, pays respects to mother."

De Fei sighed and didn't want to talk. Zhu Xi could only take over the conversation, "The imperial physician who diagnosed Concubine Nian's pulse just came..."

The Fourth Prince clenched his fists in pain, "Is it a boy?" The Fourth Prince said this with doubt, but his tone was certain.

"It's true that Nian is unlucky." Concubine De concluded.

The Fourth Prince also sighed and comforted himself that he and Shilan would have children after Nian Gengyao was no longer a threat.

Concubine De's eyes were firm, "Nian's son must not be kept, do you need my help?"

The Fourth Prince was a little dazed, but still refused Concubine De, "Let my son take care of the affairs in the mansion!" Concubine De had no sympathy for Nian Shilan, and the Fourth Prince was afraid that Concubine De would simply ruin Nian Shilan's health in order to prevent future troubles.

Concubine De was not angry, as it was a good opportunity to avoid having her hands stained with blood.

The Fourth Prince returned to Prince Yong's Mansion with a sad face. He asked Su Peisheng, "Is Shi Lan doing well?"

Su Peisheng smiled and said, "Concubine Nian is doing very well. Even though the maids around her have not experienced these things, they protect Concubine Nian very well. However, Songzhi told me that Concubine Nian misses her mother at home very much." Anyway, the Fourth Prince would not be stingy with this, and Su Peisheng didn't mind doing Nian Shilan a favor.

With Songzhi and Lingzhi leading the way, it would be difficult to harm Nian Shilan. If the old lady came, wouldn't it be even more difficult? The most important thing is, will the old lady be aware of the Fourth Prince's plot?

But Prince Yong, who deeply loves Concubine Nian, would not disagree with these little things. "Since Shilan misses home, why didn't you tell me? Su Peisheng, go inform the Nian residence and ask old lady Nian to come over soon."

The Fourth Prince was determined to deal with everything before the old lady came into the mansion. He asked again, "Songzhi and the other maids are watching over me so strictly, doesn't Shilan have any way to relieve her boredom every day?"

"Concubine Qi has a good relationship with Concubine Nian. Knowing that Concubine Nian is bored, she visits her from time to time. When Concubine Nian suffered from severe morning sickness, it was the pickles that Concubine Qi took great pains to make that worked." Su Peisheng knew all the news well and made sure to satisfy the Fourth Prince.

Hearing Qi Yuebin's name, the Fourth Prince asked tentatively, "Oh? There is such a thing. I didn't expect Yuebin to have such a skill."

Su Peisheng introduced enthusiastically, "In order to dispel suspicion, Concubine Qi always tested the poison herself. It's just that this pickle really suits Concubine Nian's taste. After so many times, Concubine Nian couldn't stand these procrastinations, so she took the pickles back and ate them directly."