The Qing Palace Never Meets Spring

He Lin's arrival naturally led to the discovery of Yingyu's pregnancy. Because Yinxiang had instructed him to specifically request Yingyu's prescription for calming medicine.

"How long have you been taking this medicine, Princess? Was it prescribed by the imperial physicians?"

"It's been almost two years since I started taking medicine at home because I often can't sleep well. I asked a folk doctor for a prescription."

I've been taking it and it's been working well for me, so I've kept using it without changing the prescription. But what's wrong with this medicine? Will it affect my child?

As the conversation drew to a close, Yingyu also began to feel nervous.

He Lin simply put down the prescription: "There's nothing wrong with the prescription itself, it's just that the dosage is a bit too high. Princess, you should stop taking it from today onwards."

However, judging from the princess's pulse, she seems to be prone to worry and anxiety, which is not a good thing for the pregnant woman and the child.

He Lin didn't stay long, only giving his instructions before leaving. After he went outside, Zhang Chun, who had led the way, took the first-aid kit from his hands:

"The master and his wife are waiting for Physician He."

"I understand, please lead the way, Elder Lao."

Zhang Chun bowed and said, "I dare not."

When the two arrived, the main room was quiet. Qingwan and Yinxiang each had their own books in their hands, but Qingwan had a military book, while Yinxiang had a river gazetteer of Zhili.

After He Lin greeted the two, he spoke about Yingyu's condition and finally said, "Even as an imperial physician, I am helpless in dealing with the pregnant woman's restlessness. I can only ask others to offer more advice or for the pregnant woman to try to think things through herself."

Yinxiang nodded to indicate that he understood, and then said, "I am very grateful for your care here."

Your younger brother is in school; I have some things here, please take them back.

“This…” He Lin agreed after only a slight hesitation. “Thank you, Thirteenth Master. I have another matter to discuss with you today.”

I have submitted my resignation to the Dean and am preparing to leave.

"Leave?" Yinxiang sat up slightly. "Why would I think of leaving?"

He Lin explained, "I came to the palace through family education, so I always felt somewhat out of place with the others."

The masters in the palace were of high status, and the imperial physicians had to be careful about what they said, let alone what medicine they prescribed. They rarely spoke the truth.

I've stayed here for so many years and still haven't learned to speak properly. I'd better leave sooner rather than later, to avoid bringing trouble to my family in the future.

After all, there was no second Yi An who would speak up for him.

“Moreover,” He Lin continued, “I have to go to the countryside to see a doctor. There are many people and the illnesses are complicated. After all, I am a doctor. Rather than living cautiously in the palace, I would rather travel around the countryside.”

"Very well, since you have this intention, I will not stop you." Yinxiang admired him for his persistence and for not being tempted by fame and fortune.

Finally, he specifically told He Lin to contact him if he needed anything before letting He Lin leave.

Once Hongxi's marriage was over, the palace's attention shifted back to Kangxi's search for a border region.

Qingwan had originally planned to go with Yinxiang this time, but unexpectedly, two days before their departure, Moyaqi became unwell and cried all day long.

In just a few days, she visibly lost weight.

Qingwan wished she were the one who fell ill, so she naturally didn't go to the border region. She just called Li Shi over and told her to go with her.

She herself stayed by Moyaqi's side every day.

The day before her departure, Qingwan was still by Moyaqi's bedside. Yinxiang quietly entered the room and sat next to Qingwan, whispering, "Is the child feeling better?"

Qingwan nodded slightly: "A few days ago, she must have caught a cold, which caused her to have a sore throat and couldn't eat or sleep well."

Several people tried to coax him, but he refused to take the medicine. Luckily, Grandpa was there.

At first, the wet nurse was given the medicine, and then it was fed to Moyaqi. But after a few days, it still didn't work, so we had to give the medicine directly to Moyaqi herself.

The medicine was hard to swallow, so the child naturally refused to drink it. The wet nurse and the servants didn't dare to force her, so Qingwan had to hold the child and feed her the medicine.

The child struggled fiercely, and in the end, Yinxiang took her hand and held her.

Yinxiang chuckled and placed his hand on Moyaqi's head: "This child is really vengeful. For several days now, every time she sees me, she makes a fuss and wants her wet nurse to carry her away."

Recalling the way Moya saw Yinxiang, Qingwan couldn't help but laugh: "I'm afraid this child now thinks he has to drink medicine whenever he sees the master."

But how much memory can a child have? He's been gone for months, and she'll probably forget by the time he comes back.

She also likes to be lifted high in the air. Once Grandpa comes back and takes her to do this a couple more times, she'll be following him around again.

"Why aren't you greeting people yet? Hongchang is only a few months older than her, and he can already call her 'Father' and 'Empress' very well."

Hearing his somewhat resentful tone, Qingwan smiled and said, "The wet nurse said she makes noises when she's alone."

The more I try to coax her, the less she wants to speak. Maybe she'll be willing to talk after her grandfather comes back and she's grown a few more months.

"That sounds a bit rebellious. Who knows, she might turn out to be a hot-tempered old lady in the future. It seems the prince consort needs to have a good temper."

"Does the prince consort have a bad temper, so the master won't stand up for the child?" Qingwan retorted.

"Of course not. Whether it's Moyaqi or Mingxin, I'll always protect them."

Qingwan saw that Moyaqi was frowning, so she gently patted her to lull her to sleep.

Yinxiang suddenly said, "Why did you choose Li Shi? I clearly said she was for you, but now it's like I'm fighting you for her."

Qingwan saw that Moyaqi was fast asleep again, and withdrew her hand, saying:

"Does the master really intend to give her to me? There's no one else to choose from. With Moyaqi's illness, I can't bear to part with her."

Yingyu was pregnant, and Fuling had two children beside her, especially Hongchang, who was not much older than Moyaqi.

Moyaqi's illness also frightened Fuling. I'm afraid she can't bear to leave Hongchang and Mingxin. Although Aunt Yan is watching over them, Fuling is, after all, a mother, and I'm willing to understand her.

Besides, I think Li is quite clever; with Zhang Rui's guidance, she can serve Master well.”

"He's not just clever, he's clever to an extreme."

Qingwan shuddered. These days she had only been concerned about Moyaqi and hadn't paid attention to anything else, but none of the maids around her had mentioned it.

"But what is she doing?"

Yinxiang recalled the situation at that time and was somewhat annoyed: "I met her on the palace road a few days ago. She's quite capable."

Later, I asked the Crown Princess to select a skilled nanny to keep an eye on her, and she behaved herself for a while.

"So that's how it is. Those girls didn't tell me either."

Qingwan had been completely focused on Moyaqi lately and had no time for anything else, so she never expected that something like this would happen.

Yinxiang explained, "I didn't ask them to say it. The hardship you endured recently is nothing serious."

With Granny Jingqi watching over things, nothing bad will happen. If I weren't worried that dealing with her quickly would expose you to others, I would have sent her away.

"Take her out this time, then when we get back, find an excuse to keep her from going out again."

Because of the relationship between the two families, the Crown Princess was very dedicated to this matter and chose the best nanny.

"It was my oversight." If Qingwan had handled Li Shi herself, it wouldn't have been any different.

"Since the Crown Princess has sent a nanny, I should go and take a look."

"Master, watch the child. I'll call the nanny over to have a chat; I also have something to tell her before I leave."

Without waiting for Yinxiang's reply, she left first to avoid disturbing the children.