Chapter 799 Heartache

Chapter 799: Heartache Chapter 799: Heartache Editor: Atlas Studios As the months passed, the weather became increasingly hotter, and Mu Yangling’s appetite decreased further.

Qi Haoran watched as her face, which had become a bit chubbier because of her pregnancy, quickly thinned.

Though extremely anxious, he continued to face her with a smile.

Even Little Bear stopped going out to play.

Every morning, after practicing martial arts, he would accompany his mother, perform for her, or study obediently.

Mu Yangling knew that the father and son were trying to please her.

She was also a little anxious, but she simply had no appetite.

The foods were either too greasy or unappetizing, causing her to lose her appetite.

Initially, she thought this pregnancy would be an easy one.

Who would have thought that the high temperatures would cause her to be unable to eat?

There was clearly no problem when she was pregnant with Little Bear back then.

Qi Haoran sat on the chair with a dark expression and looked coldly at Imperial Physician Wang and the three doctors who had been invited.

In the end, it was Imperial Physician Wang who resisted the pressure and said, “Your Highness, it might be better if we let Her Highness go somewhere cooler.” “Don’t I know that?” Qi Haoran was furious.

“But tell me, in the entire Lingnan, where can one possibly avoid the heat?” Imperial Physician Wang immediately fell silent.

Although it rained from time to time in Lingnan this year, the temperature was very high.

In fact, it was much higher than last year.

The elders who were born and raised in Ju Prefecture also said that they had never seen such hot weather in May.

Fortunately, there was rain every once in a while.

Otherwise, this year’s crop harvest would probably be terrible.

One method was to lower the temperature using the ice basins.

But for some reason, the Princess Consort would catch a cold and have diarrhea every time ice basins were used.

It was useless even if she covered her stomach with a small blanket.

It was as if the cold air could penetrate the blanket and clothes and enter her stomach.

Imperial Physician Wang and the doctors invited from all over Lingnan were all helpless.

The Princess Consort’s condition had indeed improved a little after she moved into the waterside pavilion, but now that the weather was getting hotter and hotter, and the temperature at the waterside pavilion was gradually rising, it was useless.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Qi Haoran snorted and left with a flick of his sleeves.

“Keep brainstorming.” When Qi Haoran arrived at the main courtyard, it was filled with laughter.

Standing at the door, he adjusted his facial expression before entering with a smile.

Mu Yangling was leaning against the couch while the two young lasses beside her were fanning her.

Little Bear was sitting and stuffing cherries into his mouth as well as his mother’s.

When he saw his father enter, he jumped off the couch and pulled him over.

Pointing at the cherries on the plate, he declared proudly, “Uncle Fei Bai brought these cherries over.

They’re delicious.” Seeing that Mu Yangling did not feel nauseous after eating the one Little Bear had given her, Qi Haoran heaved a sigh of relief.

He smiled and patted his son’s head.

“Eat more if it’s delicious.

I’ll find more for you after you’ve finished eating them.” Mu Yangling asked curiously, “Why are there cherries for sale when it’s only May?” It was different from the June of the solar calendar in her previous life.

Here, cherries only went on sale in June of the lunar calendar, which was roughly equivalent to July in her previous life.

The fruits in this world typically went on sale a month later than in her previous life due to various factors such as the sunshine, fertilizer, and so on.

In the past, she would only be able to find cherries in the market in mid-June, but now, it was only mid-May and cherries were already available.

Qi Haoran said nonchalantly, “The weather this year is hotter than usual, so the fruits naturally ripen faster.

Although they haven’t appeared in the market yet, the orchard has already begun to sell their produce.

I can just get someone to buy them from the orchard.” Fresh early-season fruits had always been provided to officials and wealthy businessmen first, since they could be sold for a higher price.

Mu Yangling nodded as if she was used to it.

Seeing that she had eaten more than ten cherries in a row, Qi Haoran couldn’t help but smile.

He held her hand and said, “What other fruits do you want to eat?

I’ll get someone to find them for you.” Mu Yangling tilted her head and said, “Nothing comes to mind for now.

Just buy what you can find.

I’ll try to see what I can eat.” Qi Haoran nodded, but he had already thought of several fruits.

Perhaps it was because the cherries she ate in the afternoon were appetizing, but Mu Yangling unexpectedly finished an entire bowl of rice at dinnertime.

Although she only ate light dishes like pickled vegetables and green vegetables, it still made Qi Haoran extremely happy.

That night, he instructed Fei Bai to find more fruits.

When Fei Bai heard Qi Haoran order those fruits, he could not help but smile bitterly.

Considering these were all early-season fruits, it was not certain if there were any at all, let alone ripe ones.

He had searched for these cherries for a long time and paid a lot of money to buy them.

However, the Prince valued the Princess Consort very much, so he didn’t dare to say that it was beyond his means.

If he claimed not to be able to complete the task, there were naturally others who would do all they could to please the Prince and the Princess Consort.

Fei Bai restrained his emotions and nodded solemnly in agreement.

He said, “Your Highness, the Duke and the others will arrive in about three days.

I’ve already asked someone to clean up the house.

What else do you need me to prepare?” “Just leave the cleaning of the house to Zhu Liang.

Your focus should be on finding the Princess Consort those fruits.

I might come back later tomorrow.” The next morning, Qi Haoran rushed to the West Camp after making arrangements for the military camp.

Liu Qing, who specifically came to look for him, didn’t manage to catch him.

Qi Haoran went to look for Liu Dahei.

To be precise, he went to look for Liu Dahei’s wife, Jinhua.

Jinhua had just given birth to a son for Liu Dahei not long ago.

Overjoyed, Liu Dahei went around wearing a dumbfounded expression.

He couldn’t help himself.

In his thirties, this was his first child, so he naturally treasured this son very much.

When he saw the Prince coming, the first thing he said was, “Your Highness, it’s good that you’re here.

Quickly go and see my son.

He’s a very strong boy.” The deputy generals standing behind Liu Dahei wished they could hide their heads in their pants.

Considering the Prince had always been diligent in politics, there must be something important for him to come at this time.

By talking about his son instead of discussing official business, wasn’t Liu Dahei asking for a beating?

The moment Liu Dahei said that, he felt that something was amiss.

He immediately shut his mouth and straightened his back.

Just as he was about to explain, he heard Qi Haoran say, “Alright, I’ve never seen your son either.

Let’s go to your house and take a look at him first.” Liu Dahei was dumbfounded, as were the deputy generals behind him.

Qi Haoran got on the horse and looked down at Liu Dahei.

Frowning, he said, “What are you waiting for?

Hurry up and get on the horse.

It’s already half-past noon.

I still have to rush back in the afternoon.” Seeing the row of subordinates behind Liu Dahei, he waved his hand and said, “You guys don’t have to follow me.

Go and train your troops.” Liu Dahei nervously led Qi Haoran home.

With his head lowered, Qi Haoran really stared at Liu Dahei’s son for a while.

Then, he nodded and praised, “He’s indeed very strong.

He’s almost comparable to Little Bear when he was younger.” Liu Dahei knew that Little Bear was prematurely born.

Back then, the Princess Consort had written a letter to the Prince when she gave birth prematurely, and Liu Dahei had even intercepted that letter.

Meanwhile, Liu Dahei’s son was carried to full term.

He didn’t believe that his son couldn’t compare to the Little Heir, but he only dared to say this in his heart.

Qi Haoran stuffed a jade pendant into the child’s hands and asked, “Where’s his mother?” Stunned, Liu Dahei hurriedly said, “Jinhua is busy in the kitchen.” Seeing Qi Haoran’s indifferent expression, he probed, “Shall I ask her to come out and greet you?” Qi Haoran nodded.

“Let her come over.”

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