On the same day that the seventh prince Zhu Hejian arrived in Nanjing by boat, there was a big commotion in the Zhao Mansion in the capital.
With the arrival of the Qingming Festival and seasonal climate changes, Fang Ru, who was eight months pregnant, actually fell ill!
Fang Ru's condition was not serious, but it still attracted special attention from everyone in the Zhao Mansion. After Zhao Junchen received the news, he quickly ended his official duties at Wenhua Pavilion and hurried back to the Zhao Mansion to investigate the situation.
At the same time, Cui Qianxue and Zhang Yuer also put aside everything at hand and stayed with Fang Ru, not daring to leave. As for the miracle doctors from the medical school, they naturally invited all of them to the mansion to diagnose and treat Fang Ru.
After all, Fang Ru has a very high status in the Zhao family and is not an ordinary side chamber. Moreover, Fang Ru is pregnant with Zhao Junchen's first child. No one dares to neglect her at this time.
However, when Zhao Junchen quickly rushed into Fang Ru's room, he saw Cui Qianxue and Zhang Yu'er carefully talking to Fang Ru, while Fang Ru was half lying on the bed, her face was sickly and red, and she was a little depressed.
He lowered his head and silently wiped his tears.
Seeing Zhao Junchen's appearance, Cui Qianxue and Zhang Yu'er both stood up and said hello. Zhao Junchen told them that they didn't need to be polite, then sat on Fang Ru's bedside and reached out to touch Fang Ru's forehead, only to find that Fang Ru had a fever.
Zhao Junchen's heart tightened and he asked with concern: "I heard that you were sick, so I dropped everything and hurried back... It seems that you have a fever, but luckily it's not very hot... Are there any two miracle doctors Zhang and Wen?
Come for treatment? What did they say?"
Fang Ru looked a little guilty, lowered her head and whispered: "Both the two miracle doctors Zhang and Wen came to the house to diagnose Ru'er. They said that Ru'er had a lack of energy and blood, lack of rest, and was suffering from wind and cold due to physical weakness.
It invaded the body, so I got sick...it's just a minor illness, sir, don't worry."
After hearing the words "wind and cold invade the body", Zhao Junchen breathed a sigh of relief, but still did not dare to neglect, and quickly asked: "Have the two miracle doctors Zhang and Wen given a prescription? Why didn't I see anyone?"
Decoction?"
This time, Fang Ru hesitated and did not answer.
On the other side, Cui Qianxue sighed softly and said in a crisp voice: "Sister Ru'er's illness is not particularly serious to begin with. With the help of the two miraculous doctors Yizhang and Wen, there is naturally a prescription for the disease, but...
Because my husband once said that it is best not to take medicine randomly during pregnancy, otherwise it will be bad for the fetus, so sister Ruer is not willing to take medicine no matter what, so she plans to bear it by herself. "
Zhao Junchen was stunned for a moment, then saw Fang Ru's hot and weak look on her cheeks, and couldn't help but advise: "The prescriptions of the two miracle doctors Zhang and Wen are derived from the essence of plants and trees, and they should not affect the fetus...especially Wen.
Miracle doctor, he has been treating and raising fetuses for the concubines in the palace in the past, and he is the most experienced in this way. It is best for Ru'er to heal her body first, and then consider other things..."
However, after hearing Zhao Junchen's persuasion, Fang Ru was unusually persistent this time. She shook her head and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Xian, Ru'er can handle it on her own if she doesn't want to take medicine! Ever since she heard Xianggong's advice, Ru'er
The more I think about it, the more it makes sense. You must not take medicine during pregnancy, otherwise the fetus in your belly may not be able to withstand the power of the medicine...
Although Divine Doctor Wen is a very experienced gynecologist, but after the concubines in the palace gave birth to children, there were also quite a few princes and princesses who died midway, and Ru'er didn't want to take the risk."
After saying that, Fang Ru stared closely at Zhao Junchen's face with her almond-shaped eyes, and said in a weak but firm voice: "The child in Ru'er's belly is the first bloodline of the master, and it must be healthy.
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Under Fang Ru's gaze, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but tremble in his heart, feeling infinite guilt, and subconsciously avoided his eyes, not daring to look at Fang Ru.
Then, Zhao Junchen wanted to change the topic and asked: "Speaking of which, the two miracle doctors said that Ru'er had a deficiency of Qi and blood and lack of energy, which is why the wind and cold invaded the body. What's going on? Could it be that Ru'er suffered from wind and cold invasion?
Isn't it good for you to eat and rest during this period?"
When asking, Zhao Junchen tried to speak softly, fearing that Fang Ru would misunderstand that he was accusing her.
Hearing this question, Fang Ru fell silent again.
Then, Zhang Yu'er explained softly: "I heard from Sister Ru'er that since she entered the seventh month of pregnancy, she has not been able to sleep well. She often wakes up in the middle of the night, and then cannot fall asleep again, and no matter what she eats, she has trouble sleeping.
I have no appetite, and even if I forcefully eat it, I will vomit it out very quickly. It has lasted for more than a month, so there is a loss of energy and blood."
Zhao Junchen was stunned again and asked Fang Ru: "Why have you never told me about these situations?"
Hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, perhaps due to pregnancy reactions, tears suddenly welled up in Fang Ru's almond-shaped eyes, and she said softly: "My husband has been busy with court affairs, and Ru'er doesn't want to disturb or distract him."
... But Ru'er still failed to live up to expectations in the end. Even though she was extremely careful, she still fell ill and alarmed her husband... Ru'er now only hopes that her illness will not affect the fetus in her belly..."
As she spoke, tears streaked down Fang Ru's sickly red face, which became increasingly fragile and pitiful.
It is said that "women are weak by nature, but mothers are strong", but since Fang Ru became pregnant, as her belly got bigger and bigger, her behavior was completely opposite.
In other words, since Fang Ru became pregnant, she was finally willing to take off her strong disguise and show her weak side.
Before she got pregnant, Fang Ru always looked smart and strong, and women were better than men. She also always actively participated in Zhao Junchen's various plans. Just as a woman, she carried out all the tasks assigned by Zhao Junchen.
All tasks were handled properly, making him Zhao Junchen's right-hand man in the early stage.
Although Fang Ru is a smart woman, she is not a talented person. God knows how much thought and energy she put into achieving these achievements.
However, Fang Ru is not the same as Zhang Yu'er. She has never indulged in the pleasure of turning her hands into clouds and rain. She also does not necessarily like these intrigues and the hard work of fighting for power. Fang Ru just
Insecure, I just want to do more things for Zhao Junchen and increase my weight in Zhao Junchen's heart.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen knew very well from the beginning that Fang Ru looked like a strong woman on the surface, but in fact, she was more fragile than anyone else on the inside and more dependent on herself than anyone else.
, she just never dared to show her vulnerability and dependence.
Because of this, when Zhang Yu'er appeared, Fang Ru saw that Zhang Yu'er's wisdom, knowledge, and methods were all trying to be better than her own. And Fang Ru happened to be pregnant with Zhao Junchen's child at the time and found a new sustenance, so she almost
Without any nostalgia or hesitation, he handed over everything in his hands to Zhang Yu'er, while he concentrated on raising the baby, thinking only of giving birth to a healthy child for Zhao Junchen.
It can be said that Fang Ru's importance to the fetus in her belly cannot be overstated, because this child is not only Zhao Junchen's bloodline, but also the bond between her and Zhao Junchen. As long as she has this child, she will
Can always occupy a place in Zhao Junchen's heart.
Therefore, since she became pregnant, Fang Ru has been extremely nervous. She does her best to follow the doctor's instructions in every move, food, clothing, housing and transportation. If she feels unwell, she will immediately call a doctor for diagnosis. She often thinks wildly for fear of affecting her abdomen.
Middle fetus.
It's a pity that even though she was careful and careful, Fang Ru still got sick this time.
This kind of thing is trivial to others, but to Fang Ru, it is a huge matter.
Zhao Junchen was very aware of Fang Ru's situation from beginning to end. He was very aware of Fang Ru's fragile nature, and he was also very aware of Fang Ru's great importance to the fetus in her belly. He was also very aware of the great significance of this pregnancy to Fang Ru...
But for this period of time, Zhao Junchen was still only concerned with the important affairs of the temple, and his care and concern for Fang Ru was far from enough. Although he met and asked a few questions every day, that was all.
In fact, because Fang Ru gradually stopped participating in Zhao Junchen's plans, the opportunities for the two of them to contact each other became less and less.
Thinking of this, Zhao Junchen felt even more guilty, and couldn't help but reach out and pick up a pair of Fang Ru's catkins.
Then, Zhao Junchen discovered that Fang Ru's catkins were a little swollen and not as slender as before. This is also a common phenomenon in late pregnancy, but this was the first time Zhao Junchen noticed it.
As a result, the guilt in Zhao Junchen's heart deepened. He felt that he had not fulfilled his responsibilities as a husband during this period, and Fang Ru had only been responsible for everything silently.
"There is still about a month left before Ru'er's delivery date... Ru'er already lacks a sense of security, and she is prone to mood swings during pregnancy. Before Ru'er gives birth to the child, I must spend more time with her.
She is the best! Ru'er and the children are the top priority. As for the court affairs, push them as long as you can during this period, and delay them as long as you can!"
While thinking like this, Zhao Junchen had secretly made up his mind.
So, Zhao Junchen raised his hand to wipe away the tears on Fang Ru's face, and said softly: "I have been really lucky to you during this period of time! It's also my fault that I have been with you too little these days and lacked care for you. I owe you!"
Seeing Zhao Junchen's self-blame, Fang Ru quickly shook her head and said: "My lord, you have important court affairs to deal with, it's not..."
However, Zhao Junchen didn't wait for Fang Ru to finish speaking, and continued: "There are important matters in the imperial court, and there are hundreds of officials in the temple, and the Gonggun princes. They can't just let them have free time, they should also share more responsibilities... Besides,
Before I entered the temple and assumed power, were all the important affairs of the court delayed?
But Ruer, you only have me... So, in the next period of time, I will try my best to spend more time with you and take care of you. If you have trouble sleeping at night, I will accompany you to chat and pass the night.
If you have no appetite, then I will cook myself and make you some dishes you have never seen before. In fact, my husband, I can also cook..."
Hearing Zhao Junchen's gentle words, Fang Ru couldn't help but look intoxicated and happy, and soon her tears turned into a smile.
Fang Ru's mood changed rapidly due to the pregnancy reaction.
On the other side, the two daughters Cui Qianxue and Zhang Yuer looked envious, hoping that they were the ones who were pregnant and sick now.
However, before Zhao Junchen finished speaking his gentle words, he heard Xu Qingyan's reporting voice coming from outside the room.
"Master, Zhou Shangjing sent someone to deliver a secret letter, which seems to be related to things in Nanjing!"
Xu Qingyan's reporting voice immediately broke the warm atmosphere in the room. Zhao Junchen's gentle expression, Fang Ru's happy expression, Cui Qianxue and Zhang Yu'er's envious expressions, everyone's expressions froze for a moment.
After a moment of awkward silence, Xu Qingyan saw no response from the room, so he called out again: "Master, Zhou Shangjing sent someone to send a secret letter, which seems to be related to things in Nanjing! Listen to the Zhou Mansion messenger.
I mean, the matter is a bit urgent and I need the young master to reply to the message as soon as possible!"
Afterwards, Fang Ru's bright eyes were full of disappointment, but her expression had returned to calm, and she said softly: "Mr. sir, you'd better go and do business first."
Seeing that Zhao Junchen was still hesitant, Fang Ru emphasized again: "Ru'er is just a minor illness and will recover soon. Sir, don't worry. After all, the official business of the court cannot be delayed... If there is anything else on Ru'er's side, we will do it immediately."
I will notify my husband, so I don’t need to worry about it for a while.”
Although Zhao Junchen has exhausted all his mechanisms, he still cannot control everything most of the time. He is just pushed in an unknown direction by the current situation. Not only can he not control his body, but he cannot control his mind either.
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Although he knew he shouldn't, Zhao Junchen still couldn't help but get angry at Xu Qingyan, thinking that Xu Qingyan came at the wrong time.
Therefore, after leaving Fang Ru's room, Zhao Junchen ignored Xu Qingyan, just reached out and took Zhou Shangjing's secret letter, and then walked towards the Zhao Mansion's small study with a cold face.
Seeing Zhao Junchen's condition, Xu Qingyan thought that Fang Ru's condition was serious, so he couldn't help but panic. He kept comforting Zhao Junchen along the way, saying that the two miracle doctors Wen Caining and Zhang Decheng would definitely be able to cure Fang Ru.
When Zhao Junchen came to the small study room of Zhao Mansion, he finally regained his calmness and rationality, and knew that he was just venting his anger on Xu Qingyan, so he shook his head and explained: "Fang Ru's condition is not serious, she just suffered some cold, but she is not
I'm willing to take medicine, but I just want to fight it off... Oh, it's my fault for saying too much!
But in any case, it shouldn't be a big deal. It's just that during this period of time, she has to rely on herself to fight against the disease, and she will definitely suffer a lot. If it doesn't work, I will force her to take medicine... You don't have to worry about anything.
I'm just in a bad mood."
After saying that, Zhao Junchen was sitting behind the desk. He first took a moment to calm down, and then opened Zhou Shangjing's secret letter and looked at it carefully.
As Xu Qingyan said, this secret letter from Zhou Shangjing is related to the incident in Nanjing.
After resolving the conflict with the "Zhou Party", Zhou Shangjing has agreed to Zhao Junchen's request and allowed Zhao Junchen to participate in the follow-up plan to deal with the seventh prince Zhu Hejian with Zhou Shangjing.
However, Zhou Shangjing never revealed the details of his plan to Zhao Junchen, apparently because he was worried that Zhao Junchen might secretly interfere if he knew the full plan in advance.
Nowadays, the imperial center's plan for the Six Ministries of Nanjing has reached the final step, and Zhou Shangjing's plan for the seventh prince Zhu Hejian has also been completed. So Zhou Shangjing finally sent a secret letter to Zhao Junchen, and also sent Zhao Junchen a secret letter in the secret letter.
Junchen informed him of the entire plan in detail and asked Zhao Junchen to fully cooperate.
In fact, when the situation developed to this point, Zhao Junchen naturally had no time to make small moves secretly, and could only fully cooperate with Zhou Shangjing.
After Zhao Junchen read the contents of Zhou Shangjing's secret letter, his expression was full of admiration and wonder.
"Zhou Shangjing's plan did not kill everyone... In fact, Zhou Shangjing left a lot of hope for Zhu Hejian. As long as Zhu Hejian handles things impartially, he will not have any trouble, but... will Zhu Hejian really act impartially?
?With Zhu Hejian's character, he will most likely want to take advantage of everything by then, so...he will definitely fall into trouble, and even Wang Baoren can't save him!"