Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 1039 - 1037_1

Chapter 1039: Chapter 1037_1

The rain was still pouring without any signs of stopping. In a short time, Zhao Yong came down with a few people. When everyone was ready, they decided to brave the heavy rain and leave.

Thinking of Du Yijin’s stomachache earlier, Xiao’er said to Yang Liu, "Go and tell the crown prince about the pain in the Crown Princess’s stomach because her period has been late for a few days. Have him hold her in the carriage and try to keep the ride as steady as possible! As soon as they return to the city, have the imperial doctor check on her."

Now that the secret space was sealed, Xiao’er and Shangguan Xuanyi had agreed not to use the life-saving pills unless absolutely necessary. Xiao’er knew that the situation with Du Yijin hadn’t gotten that bad yet, and this was only her guess, so she didn’t take out the pills.

Shangguan Ruixi understood the implication of Xiao’er’s words. After hearing them, he was both happy and worried — happy that he and Du Yijin were finally expecting their own child, and worried as Du Yijin had been climbing mountains all day in the rain, considering the child’s safety!

He immediately ordered the coachman to rush back to the city.

Shangguan Xuanyi didn’t react in any specific way to Xiao’er’s words. He used a towel to help Xiao’er dry her wet hair. Seeing her somewhat pale face, he asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell? Why is your face so pale?"

Xiao’er had been caught in the rain before, but she had never looked so pale afterwards.

Since the secret space was sealed, Xiao’er’s complexion would occasionally turn pale, which worried Shangguan Xuanyi. He felt as though the space inside her body was a ticking time bomb that could explode at any time.

After delivering the message, Yang Liu overheard Shangguan Ruixi’s conversation and said to Xiao’er, "Princess, your period is also several days late. Could it be possible that..."

Yang Liu didn’t finish her sentence, but Shangguan Xuanyi understood her meaning!

He stared at Xiao’er in shock, his expression a mix of anger and disbelief: "You’ve been late for a few days now, and this is a very important matter. Why did no one tell me?"

Shangguan Xuanyi naturally knew when Xiao’er’s period was due. Since he’d been away from the Imperial Capital for some time, when he returned, according to the timing, Xiao’er’s period should have already passed. The fact that she hadn’t told him herself, led him to assume everything was normal. Little did he know that this daring girl had kept such important information from him!

Seeing Shangguan Xuanyi’s angry eyes, Xiao’er wasn’t afraid. She pouted playfully and pulled his sleeve, pleadingly saying, "Because lately, my body has been acting up, and I’m not sure if that’s why my period is late. Besides, I haven’t felt any discomfort, so I thought I’d wait a few more days and if it still hadn’t arrived, then I’d call for the imperial doctor. Just imagine the shame if the delay was just due to a late period and we got the doctor involved without good reason!"

Shangguan Xuanyi was furious, grinding his teeth, he said, "What’s more important: your dignity or your health!"

"I’ve always been in good health, don’t worry, there’s no need to panic. Even now, I’m not feeling any discomfort!" Xiao’er’s words felt a bit insincere; if she was truly fine, why was her face so pale? But she didn’t want Shangguan Xuanyi to worry, she just felt exhausted and a little weak.

Shangguan Xuanyi was angry and didn’t want to bother with Xiao’er. Nevertheless, he carefully put her on his lap, and then told Zhao Yong, "Hurry back to the city, and go straight to Doctor Luo’s residence!"

A late period by only a few days was something that many imperial doctors wouldn’t be able to diagnose if it was a case of pregnancy or not, but Doctor Luo was more experienced in this regard. As for medical skills, Doctor Luo could arguably be considered the most skilled among all the imperial doctors, but due to his laid-back nature and lack of dedication to his work, he never attained the position of director of the Imperial Hospital.

"Brother Shangguan, why did you rush over?" Xiao’er asked sweetly in his arms, finding a comfortable position for herself, seeing how upset he was.

At the same time, Xiao’er couldn’t help but wonder if the gods had mistaken their genders. She should’ve been the man and Shangguan Xuanyi the woman! Otherwise, why was she always the one placating others?

Shangguan Xuanyi didn’t respond, too angry to speak. Such an important matter and he was completely unaware. Unforgivable! Fortunately, he came in time, otherwise, he might have only found out after the child was born!

"Brother Shangguan." Xiao’er called again with a soft and pleasing tone.

Shangguan Xuanyi still remained silent.

"Brother Shangguan, I feel a bit cold and uncomfortable!" Xiao’er decided to play her trump card. She didn’t believe that after saying this, Shangguan Xuanyi could still ignore her.

As soon as Shangguan Xuanyi heard these words, he glanced at Xiao’er’s pale face, which didn’t look like she was lying. His dark face revealed a hint of unease and concern: "Where do you feel uncomfortable? Is it your stomach?"

Xiao’er mentally made a victory gesture, but her face looked worried: "I just feel a bit cold and sleepy! But my stomach doesn’t hurt."

After hearing this, Shangguan Xuanyi held her closer in his arms, using his large sleeves to envelop her entirely: "Take a nap. If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, be sure to let me know!"

"It feels so much warmer like this!" Xiao’er exclaimed happily. Then she wrapped her arms around his thin waist and snuggled up in Shangguan Xuanyi’s arms, soon pretending to sleep.

Xiao’er was truly tired and sleepy. Now that she couldn’t enter the secret space to rest, and had to get up an hour earlier in the morning for martial arts practice, then stood outside the palace gates, how could she not be tired? Plus, she’d recently started helping Brother Ri and Yun’er with their wedding preparations and hadn’t been able to rest properly for days.

So, she quickly fell asleep in Shangguan Xuanyi’s arms.

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