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Chapter 706: Pregnancy Care (I)

Cui Du had never felt so self-blaming and guilty as he did at this moment.

"I'm so useless." Cui Du's eyes flashed with tears, and his voice trembled: "Shaohua, you are pregnant, and you have to work hard every day. I can't help you at all. I'm really useless!"

Jiang Shaohua said softly: "How can I blame you for this. Cui Du, this is the path I chose myself. I have always known that this road is very difficult, full of ups and downs and thorns, and requires too much energy and effort."

"That day in the Golden Palace, I said I wanted to be an empress. I was already prepared."

"This has caused my unborn baby to suffer. My mother is so busy every day that she has no time to take care of her."

Cui Du didn't smile after hearing this, but his eyes turned redder, and tears rolled out of his eyes: "You are too tired. How can a pregnant woman in her eighth month work so hard?"

Yeah! So tiring!
It was a blessing that the throne was inherited through relatively gentle political means without any war. But this also meant that a lot of messes were left behind.

As the emperor, she cannot act based on her likes and dislikes. She must balance the power of the harem, suppress the undercurrents in the court, and gradually eliminate the rats and borers in the officialdom while doing her best to maintain stability, and reverse the trend of luxury in the palace and corruption in the officialdom.

To do this is no easier than to raise an army and fight a war. Invisible swords and sabers have always surrounded her.

But she was at the most delicate and vulnerable time in her life, with a tiny life growing in her belly.

She was an emperor who was diligent and ruthless in government affairs, and she was destined not to be a good mother.

This time, the miscarriage was a warning from her body.

She was indeed very tired and needed a good rest.

Jiang Shaohua reached out to wipe Cui Du's tears and said softly, "I have handed over the task of annihilating the Yuzhou Army to General Zuo and the Yingwei Camp. My uncle will go to Yuzhou on my behalf and kill Zheng Chen and Zhao Wu."

"From today on, I will focus on my pregnancy. I will leave the government affairs to Chen Changshi and Wang Zhongshuling."

Chen Changshi had adapted for a few months and was now much more familiar with the situation in the six ministries. With the assistance of Wang Jin and Prime Minister Wang behind him, there would be no problem in stabilizing the court for a while.

Cui Du knew very well that Jiang Shaohua had to deal not only with the court, but also with the difficult Empress Dowager in Jingyang Palace.

"I will stay in the palace with you." Cui Du said firmly, "I will also deal with the Empress Dowager."

The ministers always felt a little weak when facing the Empress Dowager, and it was not convenient for them to get entangled with an old woman who was so powerful and respected.

Cui Du is the son-in-law of the empress and the emperor of Daliang. He is indeed the best candidate to deal with the Empress Dowager Zheng.

Jiang Shaohua raised the corner of his mouth and nodded with a smile.

Imperial Doctor Sun and his daughter came to take the emperor's pulse.

After feeling the emperor's pulse, Imperial Doctor Sun said happily, "The emperor's pulse is much more stable now. Just take the pregnancy-maintaining medicine for a few days and rest a little longer, and he'll be fine."

Sun Zelan's skills were not strong enough after all, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

How could it be as simple as my father said? If the fetus is disturbed during the eighth month of pregnancy, it is most likely to be a premature birth. Her Majesty wants to keep the baby safe, and it is best to stay in bed until the birth. However, such things cannot be publicized, lest the people in the court, which has just been stabilized, become uneasy again.

Jiang Shaohua glanced at Sun Zelan and smiled, "I only trust you. From today on, you and your daughter will have to guard the Showa Hall day and night."

Imperial Physician Sun accepted the order with a serious look on his face.

Sun Zelan also bowed and said, "I obey your order."

The abortion-preserving medicine was dark and bitter. Cui Du carefully scooped a spoonful and passed it to Jiang Shaohua's lips. It was strange that Jiang Shaohua didn't feel any difficulty drinking it yesterday, but today he felt that the medicine was particularly difficult to swallow. After taking a sip reluctantly, he frowned and said, "It's so bitter."

Cui Du coaxed her softly, "Good medicine tastes bitter. Just bear with it. After you drink the medicine, I'll serve you some sweet preserved fruits."

Jiang Shaohua agreed reluctantly.

Yinzhu and Tubai, who were standing by, had not slept all night. When they saw their master looking so pampered and childish, they felt a little sad.

The beautiful and quiet time did not last long.

Soon, Chen Changshi arrived.

Chen Changshi obviously didn't sleep well last night, his eyes were a little blue, but he was in good spirits. After confirming that the empress was fine, Chen Changshi breathed a sigh of relief: "Your Majesty, just rest assured and take care of your pregnancy. I will leave the affairs of the court to this old minister."

Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly and said, "Discuss everything with Wang Zhongshu Ling."

Wang Jin has Prime Minister Wang behind him. As long as Prime Minister Wang does not make trouble, the court will be mostly stable. Not to mention, Prime Minister Wang has been the Prime Minister for many years and is really capable of handling court affairs. Prime Minister Wang has always held the position of Prime Minister and received the Prime Minister's salary. It would be a waste if he is not used.

Chen Changshi understood what he meant and responded with a smile.

As soon as Chen Changshi left, someone else came to Jingyang Palace.

This time, it was the Empress Dowager Zheng who came in person. Eunuch Zhao was beaten so hard last night that he couldn't get out of bed, and today it was Eunuch Lin who stayed with the Empress Dowager.

Empress Dowager Zheng wanted to visit Jiang Shaohua, and the palace maids and eunuchs could not stop her, nor could the imperial guards.

The one who stopped her was Cui Du who was blocking the dormitory door.

"Grandma," Cui Du bowed his hands in courtesy of a junior, "The emperor is resting and should not be disturbed. Please go back to Jingyang Palace."

Empress Dowager Zheng has been in a state of rage and panic since she received the bad news of the rebellion of the Yuzhou army yesterday. She barely managed to sleep for two hours last night with the help of calming incense. She is in a much worse state than usual.

Empress Dowager Zheng narrowed her eyes, and a mocking and disdainful arc appeared at the corner of her mouth: "I want to see the emperor, and you, a mere emperor's husband, dare to stop me? You have really been spoiled and don't know your dignity! Leave immediately!"

The status of a son-in-law in the Daliang Dynasty has always been very low, even lower than the status of a normally married woman in her husband's family.

Just think about the cold stares and contempt Lu Xuan suffered over the years and you will get a rough idea.

Empress Dowager Zheng was used to being domineering in the palace. At this moment, she became arrogant and did not take Cui Du seriously at all.

Cui Du was not angry, and his expression remained calm and composed: "If the Empress Dowager comes as a grandmother, then I, the grandson-in-law, will have a few heartfelt words with her. Right now, the Emperor needs to rest and take care of the baby. Your grandmother loves the Emperor and shouldn't come to disturb him."

"If you want to use your status as the Grand Empress Dowager to pressure others, then I, as the Emperor's husband, must also make my position clear. As long as I am here today, no one can step through this door."

"Qin Hu, Meng Sanbao!"

Two young guards, nearly eight feet tall, immediately stepped out and said, "I'm here, please give me your orders, Lord Changning!"

Cui Du said expressionlessly: "Guard this door, anyone who dares to break in will be arrested immediately!"

Qin Hu, Meng Sanbao responded in unison.

Behind the two of them, there were more than a hundred imperial guards, all of whom had sinister eyes and murderous intent.

Empress Dowager Zheng: “…”