Evil Doctor Princess - Chapter 192
Chapter 192 Suspicion Crept Into View
Bai Junzhuo frowned and hesitated, “It’s just …”
‘”Miss,” said Xingzi hurriedly, “the moment you say’just’, this servant’s heart skips a beat. Could it be that the Empress Dowager really wants to harm you?”
Bai Junzhuo shook his head, “That’s not true. I just feel that the smell of this fragrance is somewhat familiar. It seems like I’ve smelled it somewhere before.”
Xingzi sniffed hard and replied, “This is the first time this servant has smelled this kind of scent.”
Bai Junzhuo thought for a while and said helplessly, “Forget it, it’s just spices. Even if I smell them, it’s not a big deal. It’s not poisonous anyway.”
After saying that, the cook brought in breakfast with Nurse Huang, and Bai Junzhuo sat down to eat breakfast. Nurse Huang went to pack the blankets. Bai Jun took a bite of the red bean cake and asked, “Nurse Huang, didn’t you just change the blanket the day before yesterday? It’s winter, and now it’s snowing. You don’t have to wash it so often.”
Nurse Huang sighed and smiled helplessly, “Isn’t this servant doing nothing?” When His Highness was young, he had always been taken care of by this servant. Later, His Highness grew older and this servant also grew old. His Highness appreciated this servant’s previous dedication, leaving this servant to live in the mansion. “Your Highness doesn’t care. This servant can’t eat and drink for free. Therefore, this servant will do something that is within my power. I feel a little more comfortable in my heart.”
Hearing her say that, Bai Junzhuo was somewhat touched. Although Yin Xun was raised by the Empress Dowager, he was not the Empress Dowager’s biological son. No matter how fair she was, there would still be a gap between her and the Emperor. However, Nurse Huang was different. Nurse Huang must be wholeheartedly treating Yin Xun well and raising him as his son.
Bai Junzhuo no longer said anything and only nodded, “Mm, it’s been a long time, Nanny Huang.”
Nurse Huang was flattered and replied, “No hard work, no hard work. This is what this servant should do.”
After dinner, Bai Junzhuo went to discuss with Jia Shantang about planting rice bags and decided to start planting in February next year. During this period, she would send people from the Chamber of Commerce to collect all the rice bags and Wu Xiang that were circulating among the people of Li Country and prohibit their circulation.
After sending Jia Shantang off, she went to the Chamber of Commerce for another busy day, and only returned to the mansion in the middle of the night. Bai Junzhuo couldn’t help but feel a little overdrawn.
Although her health had improved after Siwei’s death, she could not help but work all day long. The month of the baby in her stomach had also grown up. She really needed to rest well and prepare for delivery.
Xingzi picked the hairpin flowers from her hair and said to her with concern, “Miss, they are all fat when they are pregnant. Look at you. You are so thin. This servant feels heartache when she sees you.”
Bai Junzhuo pinched his face and nodded, “I also know that the matter with Wu Xiang has been settled. I won’t be so busy in the future, so I can have a good rest.”
Xingzi nodded, “Miss must eat plump and plump in order to give birth to a fat boy.”
Bai Junzhuo laughed out loud and helplessly said to her, “I know, I know. Look at you, you treat the child in my belly more important than me. If this continues, I will be jealous.”
Xingzi was stunned and nervously said, “No, no. Miss is the most important thing in this servant, Xingzi. No one can compare to Miss.”
Bai Junzhuo looked at Xingzi in the mirror and couldn’t help but smile, “I’m just joking with you. Look at how nervous you are.”
Only then did Xingzi let out a sigh of relief. After plucking the pearls, he was going to serve Bai Junzhuo to wash his face. Bai Junzhuo picked up a comb and combed his hair. Xingzi stared blankly at Bai Junzhuo’s movements for a while before muttering, “Miss has changed a lot since the fire. Sometimes this servant even feels that Miss is not the same as before.”
Bai Junzhuo snapped the wooden comb in his hand and felt his heart tighten. Tell Yin Xun the truth about her, but not anyone else.
Just as she was thinking of an excuse to put it off, she heard Xingzi say, “Miss used to say that combing her hair at night was bad. She never combed it at night.” Ever since the fire, Miss always likes to comb her hair at night. “This servant felt strange from the beginning, but there was nothing different about Miss. This servant deeply suppressed this doubt in her heart.”
Only then did Bai Junzhuo realize that she had always underestimated this little girl. She could sense that she was different from the original Bai Junzhuo. She also knew that she would hide her doubts in her heart and not ask any questions. She also knew that she had to raise these questions at the appropriate time. Right now, there was no one around, only his most loyal confidant and maidservant. This was the best time to explain. And if she didn’t want to answer, she wouldn’t be angry because of the peaceful atmosphere.
Bai Junzhuo remained silent for a long time. He lowered his head and saw the box Jia Shantang had given him on the dressing table. Suddenly, he remembered something. He picked up the box and said, “Why is it so easy to put it here? Xingzi, go pick it up and put it away.”
Xingzi did not dwell on the question. He took the box and asked curiously, “Miss, what is this?”
“It’s the scroll passed down from the Bai Clan’s ancestors. Although it’s useless, it’s still considered a family heirloom. Keep it well.”
Xingzi nodded and said seriously, “Don’t worry, Miss. This servant will take it down now.”
Bai Junzhuo heaved a sigh of relief.
This girl was not like Yin Xun. Yin Xun had first known her, but Xingzi had spent more than ten years with the original Bai Junzhuo. If she really knew that she wasn’t the original Bai Junzhuo, she didn’t know if she would still be so loyal to her.
Fortunately, she didn’t know now.
*
The next morning, before the court, Bai Jun Zhuo brought some precious medicinal ingredients into the palace to greet the Empress Dowager and thank her for the incense she had given her.
The Empress Dowager saw that she had a big belly and asked someone to take a look. She instructed, “You’re getting bigger this month, so don’t work so hard. Leave everything to Xun’er.”
Bai Junzhuo smiled apologetically and said, “This concubine obeys my orders. Actually, this concubine hasn’t been very busy lately. She doesn’t need to go to court and is idle. She helps His Highness do what he can.”
The Empress Dowager sighed and said, “You are quite sensible. If Yunyue was half as carefree as you, she would not end up like this.”
When Bai Junzhuo heard her mention the rising and falling cloud moon, his heart trembled. He thought that Taihou was probably blaming her, so he lowered his head and remained silent.
The Empress Dowager saw that she seemed to know her guilt, so it was hard to continue. She said, “It’s getting late, and the Ai Clan is going to court. You can go back first.”
Bai Jun stood up and said goodbye as if he was about to receive an amnesty.
As soon as they arrived at the gate of Jing Yang Palace, they saw Fang Yi, the maidservant beside Fu Mingyue, walk towards Bai Junzhuo and bowed. “This servant greets the Ninth Princess. I wonder if the Ninth Princess is free today. Imperial Concubine Shu invited the Ninth Princess to gather in the palace.”
Bai Junzhuo couldn’t help but laugh and nod, “She’s really well-informed. I’ll be right there.”
Bai Junzhuo walked straight into the Rain Will Hall.
Bai Junzhuo also had many days to come. When he came back today, he discovered that there were more thick curtains in the hall than before. The entire room was filled with a faint fragrance. It was the same as what the Empress Dowager had given her.
When Fu Mingyue saw Bai Jun burning over, she smiled and pulled her to sit down. She sized her up and down and said, “Look at you, you’re so thin. Look at me again, you’re almost as fat as the two of you. You can’t do this, it’s not good for the baby in your stomach.”
Bai Junzhuo said helplessly, “I naturally understand, but these days, there are really many things to worry about.”
“Fu Yunyue is already dead. What else in your mansion do you need to worry about?” Fu Mingyue couldn’t help but ask, “Ninth Prince, you really are. It’s already this time, and I’ve asked you to be busy with this and that all day.”
Bai Junzhuo hurriedly defended him and said, “It’s not like that. Your Highness treats me very well. It’s because I can’t afford to be idle, so I have to be busy.”
Fu Mingyue couldn’t help but sigh, “You are just working hard.”
Bai Jun smiled and said, “I know. I shouldn’t be too busy in the future. I can just rest assured and nurture the fetus.”
Fu Mingyue nodded and looked thoughtfully at Bai Junzhuo’s stomach. Not long after, she involuntarily sighed.
Bai Junzhuo hurriedly asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Last time, you and I designed to get rid of Fu Yunyue. It seems that we have angered Fu Hou. The Empress Dowager also has some doubts about me.” Fu Mingyue smiled bitterly, “In their hearts, Fu Yunyue is the real daughter of the Fu Clan.”
Hearing her say this, Bai Junzhuo felt very uncomfortable in his heart. He held Fu Mingyue’s hand and said, “I’m sorry, it’s all because of me.”
“No, it’s not your fault.” Fu Mingyue shook her head repeatedly and said, “This ledger belongs to me and the Fu Clan. Even if it’s not for you, I still have to settle it.”
“But the Empress Dowager doesn’t believe you anymore. I’m afraid you won’t be able to live well in the palace, right?”
Fu Mingyue chuckled and said, “No matter what, my surname is Fu. I’m still pregnant with His Majesty’s child. I’m a trump card for the Fu Family to consolidate their power. Besides, His Majesty is also protecting me sincerely.”
Bai Junzhuo nodded, “I was outside, but I didn’t bother to work hard. You must be much more tired than me in the palace.”
Fu Mingyue smiled faintly, “Who said no? I only hope that His Majesty can regain power as soon as possible, and I can live a relaxed life.”
Bai Junzhuo nodded, “However, I’m not in a hurry for a while. I only hope that when our child is born, the prosperous times will be peaceful, and there won’t be such troublesome things.”
“Yes.” Fu Mingyue nodded and said, “Right, the news of the battle came from the border. It said that your brother had made great contributions in the war and caught the Southern Barbarian Kingdom off guard. He will be returning to court with the fourth prince’s shifu very soon.”
Speaking of Bai Xu, even though he was not the elder brother of his mother, he could still be considered her relative. Now that he was back, he could find an official position in Chang’an City and take care of each other.
“Really?” Bai Junzhuo was very happy when he heard this, “Great. When brother and fourth prince return, His Majesty will also have help. I believe that our good days will come soon.”
Fu Mingyue nodded in agreement. As she spoke, she saw Fang Yijin say that the Empress Dowager had sent someone to deliver something to Imperial Concubine Shu. In order to avoid the Empress Dowager becoming suspicious, Bai Junzhuo stood up and left the palace.
The next few days were exceptionally leisurely and peaceful, and Bai Jun burned, ate, slept, and slept until Yin Che and Bai Xu returned victoriously.
On that day, the sky was clear and Yin Mu hosted a banquet for Yin Che to welcome him. Bai Jun’s belly was burning, so it was inconvenient for him to participate, so Yin Xun was the only one who went there.
Bai Junzhuo escorted Yin Xun to the door and said, “It’s cold. Come back early.”
Yin Xun chuckled, “I know.”
He rolled over and mounted his horse, a bright moon as big as a jade plate above his head.
Today was the fifteenth day of the twelfth month. In the blink of an eye, it was almost the end of the year.
