Wait for a second!
When was the last time I had my period?
Suddenly, Helian Wei Wei seemed to had an epiphany, as her brain spun rapidly to piece together the puzzle.
At last, she placed the teacup in her hand down. Her usually perceptive and relaxed expression, suddenly seemed startled for the first time.
Two months, I haven't had my period for two months…
"Third Aunt?" The little one looked at her confusingly and seriously said, "Don't be sad, I'll get you the meat bun from the kitchen now!"
Helian Wei Wei held onto the little one's hand and said blissfully, "There's no need for that. Summon the imperial physician for me, but don't tell anyone else."
Chapter 711 - She Really Was Pregnant!
"Summon the imperial physician?" The little one furrowed his eyebrows further and said, "Third Aunt, are you feeling unwell?" If so, he would go and tell his Third Brother immediately.
Helian Wei Wei pinched the little one's face, saying, "I'm not sick but I'm concerned about something else. Look for an imperial physician quickly but remember, don't let anyone else know about this."
"Yes!" the little one answered firmly. Then, he ran out of the royal chamber with a duck wing still in his mouth.
The eunuchs and palace maids who stood outside were perplexed as they witnessed this.
Helian Wei Wei had stopped drinking her tea. Instead, she glanced downward and stroked her belly hesitantly...
Am I pregnant?
The thought of being pregnant had never crossed Helian Wei Wei's mind. Now that she knew about it, she felt extremely ecstatic.
Her heart was absolutely brimming with happiness.
She personally adored children very much.
She even considered adopting a child in the modern era.
However, she did not expect that she would get pregnant in ancient times instead.
She was both mystified and amazed at the thought of a child trailing behind her, calling her mother or mommy.
She could even imagine the Third Prince's face as he cradled the little baby in his arms.
Helian Wei Wei chuckled and stroked her belly again. It was no longer a figment of her imagination like before. Her alluring eyes sparkled in anticipation, all would be confirmed when the imperial physician arrived.
Little Seven was incredibly reliable, and he brought an imperial physician over only after a short while.
However, the Little Seventh prince had always disliked dilly-dallying and the elderly imperial physician was hard of hearing. So, the little person did not maunder and single-handedly lifted his target, carrying him straight to the royal chamber.
"Your Highness, Seven… Seventh Prince, please put me down quickly. I'm… I'm getting out of breath!"
Little Seven was short. Hence, all the eunuchs and palace maids were very shocked when they saw him carrying a full-grown a.d.u.l.t inside.
The old imperial physician almost burst into tears, as he tried to cover his face.
The little person responded in a domineering tone, "Be quiet, other men are not allowed to enter the royal chamber. You will be in trouble if Third Brother hears you."
The old imperial physician remained silent in reply.
Then why did you carry me here?!
"Little Seven, put Imperial Physician Liu down." Helian Wei Wei had heard the commotion outside and stepped out to investigate. When she saw little one single-handedly carried an old man, she found it very hilarious.
The little one had always been obedient to Helian Wei Wei, so he placed Imperial Physician Liu on the ground with a solemn face.
The Imperial Physician Liu finally felt relieved and proceeded to greet Helian Wei Wei, "Y-Your humble servant greets the Third Princess Consort."
"As you were." Helian Wei Wei smiled lightly as she spoke, "Little Seven enjoys joking with elders, I apologize if he caused you any trouble."
Imperial Physician Liu waved his hands and shook his head hurriedly, replying, "There is nothing to apologize for. Little Seventh Prince's is a frank and sincere individual, it was no trouble at all..." My a*s! Even a deity would be half dead after being jostled around by him like that!
"Please have a seat, Imperial Physician Liu. I'm the one who requested Little Seven to summon you here." Helian Wei Wei was sensible and understood the true meaning behind the imperial physician's words. However, she also knew that he had meant no harm. The old imperial physician was a loyal subject of the Retired Emperor and a member of civil society. Similar to Eunuch Sun, he liked to nag Little Seven, but he sincerely adored him. This was why she always treated them politely.
Imperial Physician Liu always thought that Helian Wei Wei's brilliance made people feel at ease. Ever since he knew about the case of the alley, his respect for her grew. Now that he discovered that it was her who called for him, he immediately asked anxiously, "Third Princess Consort, are you feeling unwell?"
"That's not the case." Helian Wei Wei extended her hand with a faint smile on her lips, saying, "I just want Imperial Physician Liu to feel my pulse."
Imperial Physician Liu was stunned when he heard this request. Then, a realization came to his mind as his face seemed pleasantly surprised.
He was an experienced imperial physician who had been in the imperial palace for a long time, so he knew the intention behind Helian Wei Wei's request.
He sat down quickly and even ignored the discomfort in his stomach. Then, he reached out his hand and felt Helian Wei Wei's pulse.
In less than 10 seconds, Imperial Physician Liu looked up excitedly and announced, "Congratulations princess consort, you… You're pregnant!"
The little one was stuffing his mouth when he heard Imperial Physician Liu's words and gasped in shock. He glanced at Helian Wei Wei's abdomen and at the object inside his hand, he was completely stunned.
Helian Wei Wei had also presumed that she was pregnant. However, a guess felt vastly different from personally receiving the verification from the old imperial physician.
I wonder what would His Highness' expression be once he finds out? Heh.
Helian Wei Wei's heart was full of anticipation.
That man was usually very graceful, and never seemed unsettled before.
He was undoubtedly an arrogant child when he was young.
Helian Wei Wei recalled the Soul Fragments that she encountered previously and grinned.
It would be blessed if the child inherited His Highness' handsome face, no matter the gender. With a face like his, countries and cities could be easily conquered. If he were a boy, he could marry a lovely belle and reach the pinnacle of success in life.
As for the temper, it would be better not to inherit anything from the Third Prince. His propensity to lock someone up on a whim was very troublesome.
"Hehehe, the Third Prince and the Retired Emperor would surely be ecstatic if knew about this." Imperial Physician Liu could not help but guffaw in joy, saying, "This is an auspicious event!"
Helian Wei Wei's happiness was written all over her face. However, she was still very careful and said, "Imperial Physician Liu, nobody can know the reason why you're here today. I asked Little Seven to find you in person because I want to keep a low profile. Currently, the Third Prince has gone out of the imperial palace to welcome the Retired Emperor. Let's save this news for tomorrow. Do you understand?"
"Yes. I understand princess consort's words," Imperial Physician Liu's tone changed and his attitude became more respectful upon hearing these words. He held his hands before his c.h.e.s.t and said, "Do not fret princess consort. If anyone asks me, I will say it was a prank by the Seventh Prince."
Helian Wei Wei smiled in return and replied, "That's a well-thought plan, Imperial Physician Liu."
Imperial Physician Liu blushed as he heard this. His Highness had instructed him to take good care of the princess consort before he left.
He was excited for a moment just now, and had forgotten that the imperial palace was not a tranqui
l place as it seemed to be.
People would conspire and yearn for the throne as long as it remained empty.
If people found out about the princess consort's pregnancy, they would begin to concoct evil schemes.
"I will go back right now to prevent arousing any suspicions from others." After he had thought it through, Imperial Physician Liu promptly stood up...
Chapter 712 - An Extraordinary Baby
Helian Wei Wei knew he did it for her benefit, so she simply smiled and nodded.
Imperial Physician Liu told her certain things that a pregnant woman should take note of nutritionally. She should not eat anything tonight and wait for the Retired Emperor as well as His Highness to return in the early morning. Then, he instructed the Imperial Kitchen to prepare a special diet for her.
The little one listened carefully by Helian Wei Wei's side, nodding whenever Imperial Physician Liu finished a sentence.
After Imperial Physician Liu had left, the little one threw out all the food he had stolen from the Imperial Kitchen. He took one last bite of his favorite meat bun before discarding it too.
In a moment of inspiration, he blocked Helian Wei Wei as she tried to leave her mattress and said, "Third Aunt, Imperial Physician Liu told you to watch your diet, you can only have water and apples."
Helian Wei Wei indeed always had a good appetite, an apple could only quell her hunger for so long. However, it was more prudent to listen to the imperial physician's suggestions. After all, everyone in the Jiuchong Hall had their own opinion. Only the food that Little Seven stole could be safely consumed. As for other meals, they had to undergo a series of inspections before she was allowed to consume them, it was very troublesome.
Despite this, her stomach still begged to be filled.
It could simply an illusion but Helian Wei Wei felt more ravenous yesterday and today.
Although she ate a lot recently, she felt that her appetite had grown voraciously in the past few days.
"There are strawberries in the Fantasy Space." Whitey spoke intelligently, "Those strawberries have spiritual auras, they will be good for the little master inside you."
Helian Wei Wei muttered in agreement with Whitney's suggestion. The longer they grew in Fantasy Space, the greater their spiritual aura. It would make a potent nourishing supplement for her or the child.
After Helian Wei Wei had decided, she immediately sat up straight and plunged her consciousness into the Fantasy Space. Then, she plucked a few strawberries and ate to her heart's content.
Whitney had underestimated her huge appetite, so he turned into a cat and leaped onto Helian Wei Wei's left shoulder.
In a blink of an eye, Helian Wei Wei returned to reality. The sweetness from the berries still lingered in her mouth as she felt her whole body had once again been revitalized with strength.
That should satisfy her hunger for a little while…
"Third Aunt, is there really a small baby inside here? Why doesn't your belly swell up?" After he checked that no one was around, the little one pressed himself against Helian Helian's abdomen, his eyes sparkled as he asked this.
Now that Helian Wei Wei had found out she was pregnant, she could not carry Little Seven anymore. Instead, she took the little one's hand and guided it to her belly. She then spoke with a laugh, "It takes a few months for the belly to swell up."
"Then, when will the baby be born?" The little one shook his head to correct himself, saying, "No wait, I should call the baby as little master. When the evil aura on my body has dissipated and I've become powerful and strong, I'll carry the little master on my back and bring him to Sea City to catch some dragons. The dragons there are the most delicious, little master would surely love them."
Helian Wei Wei c.a.r.e.s.sed the little one's head and said joyfully, "Do you like babies too?"
"Yes." The little one put on a serious expression and replied, "I like everything that's smaller than me."
"Err..." Helian Wei Wei was at a loss of words at his straightforward answer.
On the other hand, Little Seventh Prince was very excited and spoke directly to Helian Wei Wei's belly, "Little master, do you like dragons? You can't go right now but if you do, I can knock the Green Dragon out and bring him here for you to have a look."
Somewhere outside the city, the Green Dragon, who was behind Baili Jia Jue, sneezed loudly… What was that about?
It was a rare thing to see a dragon sneeze.
Hopefully, this would not cause extreme weather like a blizzard or tornado to occur later.
When the Green Dragon noticed it, it became more annoyed.
The troublemaker who caused this commotion was still busy talking to Helian Wei Wei's belly, seriously discussing how to turn Green Dragon into a delicious dish.
Helian Wei Wei rested languidly on her bed frame as she listened on, even the air felt comfortable and warm.
That night, the little one did not leave.
He did not sleep on the bed but he let Blackie and Whitney, who were a dog and a cat, sleep at Helian Wei Wei's sides. One of them could deter magical beasts while the other deterred evil ghosts. He meditated at a strategic spot. Although he seemed to be asleep, he would instantly open his eyes if he sensed even a flicker of grass in the wind.
The heavy aura of resentment in the palace had always been thick, even before someone attempted to break the seal.
These auras were not good for a pregnant woman.
Countless children had died in the palace, and many of them would become wandering ghosts before they were even born.
Thus, the little one's most important task at this moment was to protect Helian Wei Wei.
The small baby inside Helian Wei Wei's w.o.m.b caused all of the wraith infants in the entire imperial palace to tremble in fear.
They dared not go near Jiuchong Hall.
The wraith infants knew that an infant was being formed in the imperial palace, so they fled to the Cold Palace, which the furthest away from the Jiuchong Hall. They did this to avoid the perturbing aura.
"Hey, what do you think that is? I'm so terrified that my limbs went limp and I couldn't move at all."
"Your limbs are nothing, I almost got eaten by it when I passed by the Jiuchong Hall today."
"What? Should we stay away from Jiuchong Hall in the future?"
"That thing is not as powerful during the day. However, we can't go out at that time anyway."
"Sigh, it seems like we can't make her miscarry the baby then."
"Miscarriage is impossible, do you think you can even harm it? It swallows ghosts! It's horrible! So horrible! I don't want to stay in the imperial palace anymore, I'm going somewhere else to grow!"
"Eighth Brother, I'll go with you!"
Hehehe...
A wicked snicker suddenly echoed from behind them.
All of the wraith infants were greatly startled. Then, they waved at their brethren, yelling anxiously, "Little Nine, Little Ten, wait for us! Wait for us!"
The following day, the air in the imperial palace felt fresher than before. Even the usually gloomy Cold Palace felt more spirited and lively.
The eunuchs and palace maids felt confused. How can the gloomy aura in the Cold Palace reduce so much within the same month?
Is it because the Retired Emperor is returning soon?
The weather was pleasant and it seemed like the palace had been cleansed by an unknown force, even the sky looked larger than before.
The Retired Emperor was very satisfied with this development and even felt some relief from his bereavement. He nodded and clasped his hands behind his back, as he looked approvingly at the boundless palace before him.
On the contrary, Baili Jia Jue seemed menacingly cold. When he stepped into the palace, he paused suddenly, as a light suddenly flashed in his deep, unfathomable eyes...
Chapter 713 - Wei Wei Was Going To Tell His Highness...
"Master." The Fire Qilin approached while hiding itself partially, saying, "It's a bit stra
nge." They merely left for a day but it seemed that the aura of resentment in the imperial palace had been cleared completely. Something feels wrong here.
Baili Jia Jue lowered his eyes and spun the thumb ring on his finger. Then, he instructed in a cold voice, "Go and investigate it."
"Yes." The Fire Qilin immediately disappeared without a trace, leaving the Green Dragon by Baili Jia Jue's left side.
At this moment, the Xuanwu Gate that led the way to the imperial palace was opened.
Innumerable officials kowtowed on the stairs of white marbles, with their wide sleeves laying beside them on the ground. As they greeted, their voices were resoundingly sonorous.
"Your subjects welcome the Retired Emperor and the Third Prince!"
The Retired Emperor put on an elegant smile and raised his sleeves slightly, saying, "Everyone, you may stand."
The ministers stood up one by one, forming into a long queue which seemed majestically imposing.
Since the Retired Emperor had returned, an heir apparent to the throne would be selected.
This was the most important event for the entire War Dragon Dynasty!
Although the neighboring countries had sent their messengers, the Third Princess Consort used her authority to deny their entry into the country, while the Third Prince seized the opportunity to attack the Southern region. Now, they would tremble in fear whenever they saw the flag of the War Dragon Dynasty.
This was an unprecedented situation.
The current War Dragon Dynasty was much more powerful than before.
Even the ministers felt greatly relieved and pleased now.
When the Retired Emperor was still in power, the War Dragon Dynasty was thriving well. However, it was trampled by the Emperor, causing the dynasty to fall into a dark and rocky era for 20 years. There were internal problems in the Elder Compound as the elders endlessly l.u.s.ted after eternal life. Due to that, they lost their rationality, causing corruption to be rampant in the palace.
Now that Emperor was gone, it might be a piece of favorable news for the War Dragon Dynasty.
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