The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

Xiao Aiyue's question stunned Qing'e, and she started to think in riddles.

Children playing house? It means that the prince and princess are children, and playing house means playing around and having fun.

Considering that the Queen has always been concerned about whether the Princess is pregnant, the meaning of this is...

Qing'e looked at Xiao Aiyue in confusion.

"Your Majesty, do you suspect that the Prince and Princess haven't consummated their marriage yet?"

"You have a sharp mind! I do have some suspicions about this matter.

These past few days, I have been thinking about how Xiaowu has been simple and kind-hearted since childhood. He has been immersed in books all these years. When he lived in Qilan Palace, he had only one secretary to serve him.

I have been very strict with him and have expressly forbidden any palace maid to get close to him. I wonder if he simply doesn't understand the things between men and women?

Tian Shiliu is a motherless child who grew up in the imperial palace. She was lucky to be alive. As for other things, no one taught her. Maybe she doesn't even know what consummating a marriage means?

Qing'e thought seriously.

"Your Majesty, the prince and princess are inseparable every day. They are indeed very affectionate. This servant is absolutely not exaggerating."

The wet nurse offers another possibility.

"Your Majesty, could it be that the princess is already pregnant, but because her body is so healthy and she has no reaction, she herself doesn't know and no one else can tell?"

Xiao Aiyue suddenly understood.

"I remember now, this is indeed a possibility. When I was pregnant with Xiaowu, I didn't feel anything at all. It was the imperial physician who routinely asked me to check my pulse and found out."

The wet nurse reminded Xiao Aiyue.

"My Lady, it's getting late, we should go back to the palace.

Why don't you ask Qing'e to help you keep an eye on it? Once the prince and princess return home, they'll report to you immediately, and then you can ask Imperial Physician Gao to go there again!"

Xiao Aiyue stood up and walked out of the main hall. Feeling a little worried, she reminded Qing'e again.

"Qing'e, remember, the prince and princess must report to me immediately upon their return. There must be no delay!"

"Yes! I've made note of it!"

Xiao Aiyue waited and waited for twenty full days before she received the news that the virtuous prince and his wife had returned home. She hurriedly summoned Doctor Gao.

"Doctor Gao, I have always trusted you the most. Please go to the Xianwang Mansion immediately and take the Xianwangfei's pulse again.

This time, no matter what, you have to give me a definite answer, whether the princess is pregnant or not.

If you were pregnant for a specific number of months, and if you were not pregnant, what was the specific reason? "

After days of questioning his own medical skills, Imperial Physician Gao had basically figured it out.

It’s not that his medical skills are poor or have regressed, but that Princess Xian is very likely to be infertile.

This disease has always been the most difficult to treat. Doctor Gao no longer wants to procrastinate and is full of fighting spirit to tackle this difficult and complicated disease.

The Empress ordered him to go to Prince Xian's Mansion, which was a good opportunity to find out the truth.

Doctor Gao was excited and full of confidence.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will go to the Xianwang Mansion immediately and make sure to provide a thorough diagnosis for the Xianwang Concubine. I will not give up until I achieve my goal!"

Zhao Xuan, Gu Zhanghua and their group returned to Prince Xian's Mansion and went to wash up and rest.

Chunlan and Qiuju placed a large wooden barrel of hot water in the bathroom. Zhao Xuan immersed herself in the hot water, leaning on the edge of the barrel, feeling refreshed.

The tragedy of the garrison team still needs to be considered in the long run. Zhao Xuan just wants to have a good rest and recuperate.

She closed her eyes slightly and relaxed her body, but soon she felt sleepy and fell into a drowsy dream.

Imperial Physician Gao came to Prince Xian's mansion in high spirits, but when he learned that the princess was taking a bath, he naturally did not want to disturb her.

An hour later, Doctor Gao, who was waiting in the side hall, could no longer sit still and said to the medicine boy beside him.

"Go and ask around. The princess doesn't need to take such a long time to bathe. Did she forget that I'm waiting here to take her pulse?"

In the bathroom, Chunlan quietly added hot water to the wooden tub. Zhao Xuan was awakened by the slight sound of running water and she yawned.

"Chunlan, how long have I slept?"

Chunlan stirred the water in the wooden barrel.

"It's been over an hour. I wanted to wake you up, but you were sleeping so soundly. I was afraid the water would be cold and you'd freeze, so I kept adding some hot water."

"I accidentally fell asleep. I won't soak it anymore. Bring me my clothes."

Chunlan hurried to get her clothes.

Qiuju helped Zhao Xuan wipe the water droplets off her body.

"Princess, the Concubine Shu has sent a doctor to check your pulse. It's the same doctor Gao who came last time.

He has been waiting for you in the side hall. Do you want to meet him in the side hall or in the bedroom?"

Zhao Xuan complained impatiently.

"Why did you send someone to check my pulse again? Is your Highness addicted? Are you so interested in my body?

It's unlucky for him to diagnose your pulse even though you're not sick or in trouble. Let the prince send him away."

"The prince returned home, bathed, and went to sleep. He hasn't woken up yet."

Seeing that Zhao Xuan still looked unhappy, Qiuju smiled.

"Think about your mother-in-law's temper. Is she someone you can fool?

You can't avoid the fifteenth day even if you can avoid it on the first day. It's better to cut the Gordian knot quickly and it can be solved in a stick of incense.

Imperial Physician, please go back and report back. You can do whatever you want!"

Zhao Xuan sighed.

"I'll go take care of it. After that, let's go to the kitchen and find something delicious. We're hungry after soaking."

Everyone in Prince Xian's mansion kept their mouths shut, so Gao Taiyi's medicine boy couldn't find out anything and had to return empty-handed.

Imperial Physician Gao was in a dilemma as to whether to leave or not, as he made a big promise in front of Concubine Shu.

If he cannot return to the palace to report today, and the Empress just whispers a few words to His Majesty, how can a small imperial physician like him survive in this world?

Doctor Gao was so anxious that he paced back and forth in the side hall, sighing.

Zhao Xuan took Qiuju into the side hall and felt sympathy when she saw Doctor Gao's anxious look.

Doctor Gao was also working for the royal family in exchange for wages, and he came to diagnose the patient's pulse by imperial decree. Why should she make things difficult for a doctor and vent her anger on him? It was not a right thing to do.

Zhao Xuan's attitude towards Doctor Gao was much more enthusiastic.

"Doctor Gao has kept you waiting. I just got home and have a lot of things to do. I didn't mean to neglect you."

Doctor Gao quickly saluted Zhao Xuan.

"The princess is well. This old minister has come here on the orders of the Concubine Shu to check her pulse."

Zhao Xuan sat on the chair and put her wrists on the table next to her.

"Please take a seat and let's get started. If there's anything wrong with me, please tell me."

Doctor Gao carefully sat down on the edge of the chair. He had chosen a new direction this time and was bound to ask some more private questions.

"Princess, I will ask you some questions during the consultation. You can answer them or not."

Zhao Xuan laughed heartily. She knew very well whether she had any health problems or not. Little Medical Fairy would help her check her pulse if she had nothing to do. What kind of difficult questions could Doctor Gao ask her?

This time she had to give face to Imperial Physician Gao. She would use everyone she could to speak well of her in front of Concubine Shu.

"I've never been one to dwell on matters. I'll always tell everyone I do, openly and honestly. Just ask, and I promise I'll answer any questions you have!"

Doctor Gao was grinning inwardly, with an unfathomable expression on his face, acting like a miracle doctor.

He twirled his beard, took out a thin silk handkerchief from the medicine box, and gently covered Zhao Xuan's wrist with it.

Doctor Gao moved his fingers slowly towards Zhao Xuan's wrist, pressed Zhao Xuan's pulse, and narrowed his eyes slightly.

This time, Imperial Physician Gao quickly confirmed that Princess Xian was indeed not pregnant.

Since this concerns the continuation of the royal family's lineage, he dare not be negligent in the slightest. He must first inquire about the bedtime interactions between the prince and princess to find the root cause!