klisemfg Chapter 950 Suicide by running into a wall?
Chapter 950 Suicide by running into a wall?
"Forget it, let's not talk about them anymore. They brought this on themselves."
The Empress waved her hand, clearly uninterested in these matters. She took Song Ruozhen's hand and focused her gaze on her abdomen.
"Have you been sleeping well these past few days? Are the meals prepared by the cooks in the manor to your liking?"
Song Ruozhen smiled broadly, "Thank you for your concern, Mother. I'm fine."
Two new chefs have joined the household, and they prepare a variety of dishes for me every day. Look at me, I've even gained weight!"
The Empress looked at Song Ruozhen and saw that she had indeed gained a little weight, and said with great satisfaction:
"You were too thin before, it would be good if you gained some weight. It seems that Jun Ting has taken my words to heart."
"Since I'm staying in the palace, I haven't been able to take good care of you. It's mainly up to Jun Ting. However, I know your mother treats you very well, so I'm relieved."
Song Ruozhen nodded, "My mother and maternal grandmother often come to see me. They not only prepare food for me, but also make a lot of clothes for the children."
Upon hearing this, the Empress smiled and instructed the nanny to bring over the prepared jacket.
"I have also made some. I have made pink, yellow and blue ones. Whether it is a boy or a girl, they can use them."
Song Ruozhen: "...Huan'er was born earlier than me, so she'll need it more."
"Don't worry, I've already prepared a child for Huan'er."
The Empress was overjoyed. She had always hoped to hold her grandson, and now she was about to have four little darlings. She wouldn't be able to hold them all.
This kind of good fortune is something most people can't even compare to!
"I'd like to visit my grandmother later. She's able to get out of bed now, but she still needs to take her medicine for a few more days with a different prescription," Song Ruozhen said with a slight smile.
“It just so happens that I am also going to visit the Empress Dowager. Let’s go together. Your grandmother is happy whenever she mentions you. If you visit often, her illness will be greatly improved.”
Upon hearing this, Song Ruozhen thought of the joyful look on her grandmother's face when she saw her, and she couldn't help but feel happy too.
Now, everyone in her husband's family cares about her very much, and that heartfelt concern makes her feel very warm.
Since the Empress Dowager started acupuncture and taking medicine, her condition has been getting better and better.
"Zhen girl, come and sit down."
When the Empress Dowager saw Song Ruozhen, she didn't even ask her to bow, but directly invited her to sit down to the side.
"Now that you are pregnant, as the months go by, even going to the palace will be too much for you. You don't need to perform the proper etiquette anymore."
Seeing the Empress Dowager's fondness for Song Ruozhen, the Empress couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Over the years, she had never seen the Empress Dowager so approachable.
The joy in his heart was written all over his face, impossible to hide in the slightest.
"Grandmother, the baby is still very young, it won't be a problem."
Song Ruozhen took the Empress Dowager's hand and took her pulse. She was relieved to find that her pulse had indeed improved a lot.
"I'll change your prescription today. Now that your condition has improved, you won't have to take so much bitter medicine anymore."
The Empress Dowager's eyes lit up. "Very well, drinking this medicine every day is really hard to swallow."
“Grandmother, I brought some candy with me when I entered the palace today. It comes in all kinds of flavors and is produced in other places. I asked my fourth brother to collect it for me.”
You must be tired of eating those candied fruits all the time. Why not try these?
Seeing Song Ruozhen take out a bunch of different candies, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but laugh, "You silly girl, do you think your Grandmother is a child?"
"If children can eat it, then even the Empress Dowager can eat it!"
Song Ruozhen unwrapped the candy and fed it to the Empress Dowager. After tasting it, a look of surprise flashed in the Empress Dowager's eyes. "This tastes really good!"
Watching Song Ruozhen and the Empress Dowager interact, the Empress couldn't help but sigh, no wonder the Empress Dowager liked her so much.
I didn't like this girl back then, but now that I think about it, I was truly unaware of how lucky I was.
"Mother, please try some. These candies are a famous specialty in other imperial cities. I've tried a few, and they all taste good."
There was harmony in the house.
However, news suddenly came shortly afterward.
"Your Majesty, Miss Xia hit her head against a wall today and is barely clinging to life. She just sent word to summon the imperial physician."
"what?"
The Empress Dowager's expression changed, and a look of astonishment flashed in her eyes. "How could she have run into a wall out of nowhere?"
"I'm afraid she's having second thoughts and is planning to go with her husband," the old woman said with heartache.
Upon hearing the name Xia family, Song Ruozhen knew that it was the Empress Dowager's maternal family, and that they were now a very prominent family in the capital.
But why would such a prominent young lady from a prestigious family want to commit suicide by hitting her head against a wall?
The Empress noticed Song Ruozhen's confusion and explained:
"This Miss Xia has had a tough time. Her husband had a twin brother. When they were climbing a mountain, they accidentally fell off a cliff. One died and the other was injured. Her husband died as a result."
After several years of marriage, she had only given birth to a daughter at the beginning, and then she had not conceived again, which her husband's family had always been somewhat dissatisfied with.
Now that her husband is dead, many people say she's a jinx; otherwise, why would her sister-in-law be pregnant while her husband is alive and well again?
"When this happened before, I summoned her to the palace and talked to her about it. I wanted to comfort her and tell her not to take it to heart."
It was indeed heartbreaking that her husband had died, but with the Xia family backing her up, she could come back directly and there was no need for her to stay in her husband's family and suffer further grievances.
However, she was also a stubborn person, determined to remain faithful to her husband.
"This whole thing happened a while ago, I wonder what happened today that made me suddenly run into a wall?"
The Empress frowned. She had met Xia Zhilan before and knew that she was a gentle and kind person.
The fact that it has hit a wall now means something very serious must have happened.
"Quickly send the imperial physician over there; no matter what, we must save her."
The Empress Dowager's eyes were full of worry. "Her father was the junior I had the most faith in. He lost his life to save me."
I felt indebted to this girl. I had intended to find her a perfect husband, but seeing that she liked him herself, I let her have her way. I never imagined things would turn out like this after the marriage.
Upon hearing this, Song Ruozhen realized that there was such a thing behind it all, no wonder her grandmother was so worried.
"Your Majesty, I am unwell. Please go and see her in my stead."
"If that girl is truly wronged, you must stand up for her. As long as I have a breath left, I will not allow her to be bullied!" the Empress Dowager instructed.
"Don't worry, Mother, I'll go right away," the Empress replied.
Seeing that even her mother had to go in person, Song Ruozhen realized how much her grandmother valued her, so she said, "Mother, let me go with you."
"My medical skills are quite good; perhaps I can be of help."
The Empress originally thought that Song Ruozhen was pregnant and wanted her to rest well, but she also thought that there was no danger in visiting Xia Zhilan at this time, so it wouldn't hurt to go along the way.
Moreover, Ruozhen's medical skills are truly outstanding. If the imperial physicians cannot cure her, Ruozhen might be able to come up with a solution.
After all, if Xia Zhilan were to really pass away, it would be terrible if the Empress Dowager became seriously ill due to excessive worry.
"Alright, you will go with me."