The pregnant woman pressed down on the wife, and the cousin collapsed into the prince's arms.

Looking at the man lying on the bed, and thinking about who he was sick for, the anxiety she had felt just moments before instantly turned into a cold water, chilling her to the bone.

Pei Jingnian hadn't been sick for many years, and at first he didn't take it seriously. Besides, he felt it was shameful for a grown man to be bedridden, so he just toughed it out.

They initially thought it was just a bit of a breeze and nothing serious, but it wasn't until she developed a high fever that Mo Yu and Zhu Sheng went to report to Wang Shi.

Upon hearing that her son was ill, Madam Wang was naturally extremely anxious and hurriedly sent someone with a token to summon the imperial physician.

Seeing his son lying on the couch, his brows furrowed with worry, his lips white from fever, and his whole body looking haggard, his heart felt like it was being fried in oil.

Recalling what Mo Yu had just said, the young master had been unable to eat or drink for many days and was also unable to sleep soundly at night, often staying up until midnight in his study.

While feeling heartbroken, I also felt a pang of indescribable guilt.

Seeing that the imperial physician had been taking his pulse for a long time without saying a word, the man grew even more anxious and asked, "Imperial Physician, what caused my son's illness? Is it serious?"

The imperial physician withdrew his hand, stroked his beard, and replied, "Madam, please don't worry. The young master's sudden illness is due to a combination of internal stagnation and external pathogenic factors. However, judging from his pulse, the young master is in good health. I will prescribe a few doses of medicine, and once he takes them on time, he will be fine. There is no need to worry too much."

Upon hearing the words "feeling depressed," Su Wanrou visibly froze for a moment, and her expression turned even more unpleasant.

Wang was relieved and thanked the imperial physician repeatedly, giving him a generous reward. After the physician wrote out the prescription, Zhusheng hurriedly went to get the medicine and prepare it.

Wang then instructed the kitchen staff to prepare a light and easily digestible food such as perilla and ginger rice porridge.

Pei Jingnian rubbed his forehead, feeling an indescribable sense of irritation as he listened to Wang Shi treat him like a child.

He opened his eyes and said to Madam Wang, "I am already so grown up, there is no reason for my mother to trouble herself with me. Mother, you should go back now."

His voice was indifferent, which saddened Wang, but she did not want to contradict him at this moment.

If one is already feeling depressed, getting angry will only make it harder to recover.

However, with nowhere to vent her maternal love, she felt even more reluctant to leave Pei Jingnian alone in Heyingxuan, so she said to Su Wanrou beside her, "Then I'll go back. Let your wife stay and take care of you."

After speaking, he gave Su Wanrou a wink. Although Su Wanrou was heartbroken, she was also worried about Pei Jingnian's illness, so she naturally agreed gently.

Only then did Wang reluctantly leave.

After Wang left, Pei Jingnian made trouble again. He didn't want to show his current vulnerable state to anyone, otherwise he wouldn't have kept his illness a secret for so long.

"You should go back too. I have people to take care of me here."

Su Wanrou had just taken the medicine cup from the maid when she heard Pei Jingnian's words, and her anger flared up.

What did she do wrong to deserve such coldness from him?

Taking care of her husband is her duty, yet he still wants to drive her away!

Struggling to suppress her inner sorrow, she took the medicine bowl and sat down by the bedside, saying softly, "My husband, please drink your medicine first. After you finish, I will leave."

He then tried to feed her with a spoon, but Pei Jingnian couldn't accept it and took the medicine bowl, drinking it all in one gulp.

Su Wanrou was utterly hurt by his actions. Did he really want her to leave? What had she done wrong?! What was so good about that bitch anyway?

Comparing the two, Su Wanrou sneered, "It seems my husband is eager for me to leave. Whom does he want to send? Shen Yunshuang?!"

Upon hearing Shen Yunshuang's name, Pei Jingnian's brow twitched, and he said in a deep voice, "Why did you bring her up out of the blue?"

"Me, mention her? My heart is heavy with resentment. Isn't it obvious why my husband is ill? I think Shen Yunshuang is not only a vixen, but also a jinx! My husband's healthy body has fallen ill because of her!"

Intense jealousy and resentment caused Su Wanrou to start speaking recklessly.

Pei Jingnian's constant indifference and Shen Yunshuang's latent yet intense threat tormented her, making it impossible for her to maintain her previous dignified and virtuous demeanor.

Hearing Su Wanrou speak of Shen Yunshuang in such a way, Pei Jingnian was even more enraged and shouted, "Enough!"