HBWnovel Chapter 165 Is the child really his?
Chapter 165 Is the child really his?
That night he asked her, and she said she was grateful to the Fourth Prince for saving her. Now she says she has been in love with the Fourth Prince for a long time. Does she think he is a fool?
"Su Yan'er, that's not what you said when I asked you!" Qin Lang was furious; he wasn't as good-tempered as his older brother.
All he wants to know right now is to get to the bottom of things.
Empress Shen, who was in a high position, assumed that the child in Su Yan'er's belly was indeed Xiao Jingyu after hearing what Physician Zhao said.
Hearing Qin Lang speak so loudly, she quickly spoke up to stop him.
"How dare you! I will not tolerate your loud noise once again!"
Qin Lang wanted to press for more information, but Qin Huai secretly stopped him. He didn't know about the relationship between Qin Lang and Su Yan'er, and only thought that his son liked Yan'er too much.
"Don't be reckless!" Qin Huai warned inwardly.
But he was actually happy about it. Su Yan'er was the adopted daughter of the Marquis of Pingding, and now she was pregnant with the child of the Fourth Prince.
Then their position in Pingding Houfu will be more secure.
He had hoped to rely on Qin Wan to stabilize his relationship with the Fourth Prince, but now Su Yan'er had succeeded.
This is undoubtedly a case of "the flowers you plant with care may not bloom, but the willows you plant without intention may thrive," allowing him to reap a great benefit.
Qin Huai suppressed the joy in his heart, stepped forward, and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. It was my son's rudeness, and I will certainly discipline him properly when I return. However, Yan'er is now pregnant, and she is also my Marquis's adopted daughter. What should we do next..."
Qin Huai was reminding Empress Shen that the child in her womb was the imperial heir, and also the adopted daughter of the Marquis of Pingding, so it was time to give her a title, even if it was just as a concubine.
Su Yan'er lowered her eyes, not daring to look at Qin Lang again. Did her uncle's words mean he had already decided on this matter?
Then my second brother should have accepted it too!
As Su Yan'er was thinking, Shen Siyi stepped forward again.
"So, is the child in Su Yan'er's belly really His Highness's?" Shen Siyi curled her lips, as if she had everything under control.
The more confident Shen Siyi was, the more afraid Su Yan'er became. What did she mean by this?
"Miss Shen, the imperial physician has already made a diagnosis, and His Highness has also admitted it. Why do you still ask this question?"
Su Yan'er had to defend herself; she had a feeling that Shen Siyi was up to no good.
As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Siyi looked at Xiao Jingyu and asked, "Fourth Prince, Su Yan'er just said that you have admitted it? What does that mean? Did you confirm that she was a virgin the night you made love with her?"
This question left everyone present stunned. Although they were all experienced people, many of them blushed upon hearing it.
It is utterly incomprehensible that such filthy remarks could be uttered so openly.
Han Shu glared at Shen Siyi. This woman had made things difficult for Wan'er time and time again before, and now she was making things difficult for Yan'er. She was really ill-mannered.
"Miss Shen, this is the Cining Palace, not some backwater. Don't you feel ashamed of such filth?" Han Shu said angrily.
She had made preparations to marry Su Yan'er to Qin Lang, but this incident ruined all her plans.
She was angry, but didn't know how to vent it. Shen Siyi's words just now seemed to be an outlet, making Han Shu unable to hold back any longer.
"Shame? What's there to be ashamed of?" Shen Siyi sneered and retorted, "Could anyone be more shameless than her?"
Shen Siyi angrily pointed at Su Yan'er, a statement that sparked public outrage.
Yan'er is so kind, yet she is so jealous just because she is pregnant with the Fourth Prince's child. She is truly worthy of being the Fourth Prince's consort.
Ignoring everyone's gaze, Shen Siyi calculated the time and looked at Physician Zhao, saying, "Please trouble Physician Zhao to examine her again. Is it possible to determine the size of the baby in her belly?"
Finished!
Su Yan'er exclaimed inwardly, "Shen Siyi really does know something!"
No, we can't let Physician Zhao treat us.
The medication's effects have likely worn off; further treatment would likely expose the problem.
Su Yan'er hurriedly knelt down, took a few steps back, and kowtowed to Empress Shen.
"Your Majesty, I do not know what grudge I have against Miss Shen. Why is she forcing me like this? Even though I am of lowly status, I am still the descendant of a loyal minister. Such humiliation is worse than death!"
As she spoke, Su Yan'er was about to crash into a pillar to the side.
This is a trick she often uses: a self-inflicted injury.
She knew that Xiao Jingyu would be reluctant to part with the child, and therefore she knew he would catch her.
This time, she didn't hold back and bumped into the Fourth Prince's chest, falling into his arms.
Seeing this, Shen Siyi clenched her fists and cursed under her breath, "You bitch!"
Qin Lang saw this and felt that the scene was so familiar. She had once fallen into his arms like this, but now it was a different person.
"You say you're innocent, then why don't you dare let Physician Zhao examine you again?" Shen Siyi said, barely suppressing her anger.
Su Yan'er looked at Xiao Jingyu with teary eyes, hoping he would say something on her behalf.
But since Shen Siyi was sitting behind Shen Zhong, someone he couldn't afford to offend for the time being, he simply went along with Shen Siyi's words.
"Yan'er, don't be afraid. If it's true, I certainly won't let her humiliate you. It's just another treatment, it's not a big deal. Just agree to what she says!"
Su Yan'er felt utterly hopeless, her trembling body unwilling to look at Xiao Jingyu any longer.
In that instant, she realized she had made a mistake and could only hope that the effects of the drug hadn't worn off.
Her wrist, as white as mutton fat jade, was stretched out again, and Physician Zhao took her pulse.
His brows furrowed repeatedly, his expression hardening as if he were about to break into a knot.
This diagnosis took longer than the last one; everyone waited for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
Physician Zhao then finished his diagnosis.
"How is it?" Qin Huai asked first, for the child in Su Yan'er's belly would determine the future fate of the Marquis's mansion.
Physician Zhao sighed at Qin Huai, then turned to Empress Shen and said.
"Your Majesty, I have completed my diagnosis. Miss Su is indeed pregnant, but her pulse seems to have changed from before. It was weak then, indicating a fetus that is more than half a month old, but now it is strong, indicating a fetus that is almost two months old!"
'Snap!'
These words struck Su Yan'er like a thunderbolt, leaving her completely stunned.
She collapsed to the spot; it was all over.
"What does this mean?" Empress Shen asked, puzzled, but she understood that Su Yan'er was lying.
Before Physician Zhao could respond, Shen Siyi spoke again.
"It's because Su Yan'er took medicine beforehand, which made the fetus's pulse weak, as if it were only a ten-day-old fetus. Now that the effects of the medicine have worn off, it has naturally recovered!"
“According to this, Su Yan’er was already pregnant before she met Your Highness!” Shen Zhong, who had been silent for a long time, continued Shen Siyi’s words.
All eyes turned to Su Yan'er, hoping to hear her explanation, especially Qin Lang.
Based on this calculation, the child is indeed his.