Chapter 572: with translation of chapter title

Early the next morning, Gu Jiu Ling got into a carriage and left Rui Wangfu.

She did not go directly to the Zhao family's general's manor, but first went to the medical clinic.

Just as she entered the clinic's courtyard, she saw a carriage parked inside, its curtains covered in dust, clearly having just arrived in Shang Jing after a long journey.

Gu Jiu Ling hurriedly got down from the carriage and entered the main hall, hearing Zuo Feichen's voice from afar.

This brat actually returned from an island in the East Sea Area.

She was worried about her two children and hurried toward the main hall.

As soon as she entered the main hall, she saw Zuo Feichen in a dark cloak standing there speaking with several medicine attendants.

Hearing Gu Jiu Ling's footsteps, he turned around, and she stepped forward to stand before Zuo Feichen.

The others, knowing the princess consort had important matters to discuss with Zuo Feichen, all withdrew from the inner hall.

"Princess Consort, are you well?" Zuo Feichen hastily bowed and paid his respects to Gu Jiu Ling.

How are my two children?

Zuo Feichen quickly whispered with a smile: "The young heir apparent and the young commandery princess have grown quite a bit taller."

The wet nurses are also attentive; Princess Yalan even provided four cooks for them to eat well, plus a pastry master.

The two little ones can now speak, calling 'father' and 'mother'; when peace returns to Jing Cheng, let them come back to call out for the Princess Consort to hear.

I have stationed many people there; Princess Consort, rest assured, the Prince's people are also there, and the island's formation diagrams have been changed many times—outsiders trying to get in would find it harder than climbing to heaven!

Good! Good! Gu Jiu Ling's eyes reddened slightly; the situation in Shang Jing remained unstable, and she feared she wouldn't be able to retrieve her two children anytime soon.

After all, they are flesh from her body—how could she not miss them?

Upon hearing Zuo Feichen's detailed report, she repeatedly said 'good,' though her voice trembled slightly.

Zuo Feichen noticed Gu Jiu Ling's emotions fluctuating, closed his mouth, and looked at her cautiously.

Gu Jiu Ling finally suppressed her emotions, and her expression gradually became composed.

Look at me like this, making Master Zuo laugh at me.

Zuo Feichen hastily bowed, straightened his attire, and said: "Princess Consort, is the Prince preparing to overturn the case of Qi Sha Gu?"

As soon as Zuo Feichen finished speaking, Gu Jiu Ling lifted her gaze to the cold-faced man before her.

Earlier, Zuo Feichen had already revealed all the past events in order to use Xiao Yin's influence to clear his father's name.

His father was actually not the renowned divine doctor famed under heaven; his biological father was General Shi Lu, who garrisoned Yanbei Pass on the northern border years ago.

Years ago, the Yanbei Pass that Shi Lu guarded was breached by Bei Di cavalry, which advanced straight to Qi Sha Gu.

Afterwards, the Azure Dragon Army of Qi Sha Gu was nearly annihilated; the imperial court investigated layer after layer of responsibility and executed the entire Shi clan.

Only the youngest son escaped and fled to safety.

He was brought directly to Shang Jing by his good friend, the divine doctor Zuo, where he abandoned martial arts for medicine.

Zuo Feichen has wanted to clear his father's name for many years.

At this moment he finally awaited Xiao Yin's retrial of the Qi Sha Gu case.

If the Azure Dragon Army of Qi Sha Gu was wronged, then his father back then was also framed and died unjustly.

Xiao Yin had promised him that, once the Qi Sha Gu case was retried, he would also give General Shi an explanation.

Having rushed back from the island to Shang Jing this time, where could he possibly stay?

The Prince's intention is also within these few days.

That's truly wonderful! Zuo Feichen's voice actually choked up a bit; he had waited for this day far too long.

Gu Jiu Ling steadied herself and looked at him, saying: "But speaking of which, although the Prince has just stabilized the situation in Jing Cheng, those people are still stirring in the shadows."

If the situation cannot be stabilized, the Qi Sha Gu case cannot be completely overturned; there may be some twists ahead, so you need to be mentally prepared.

Zuo Feichen nodded: "Princess Consort, rest assured; I've waited so long, I don't mind waiting a few more days."

Gu Jiu Ling then ordered Zuo Feichen to guard the door for her, and she turned and walked into the easternmost compartment of the three-layered room.

For such matters, Zuo Feichen was already accustomed and found nothing strange.

Gu Jiu Ling entered the pitch-black small room; if an ordinary person saw it, they would certainly be startled.

But for Zuo Feichen, having seen such scenes many times, he had grown used to them.

Even so, upon hearing a sudden infant's wail from the pitch-black room, Zuo Feichen was still frightened and hurried over to Gu Jiu Ling's side.

"Princess Consort?" Zuo Feichen raised his hand, just about to touch the door's edge, when the door was pulled open from inside.

Gu Jiu Ling walked out holding an infant swaddled in blankets.

Now Zuo Feichen could not remain calm; previously, Gu Jiu Ling had taken out novel medical instruments and medicines from that room, which was fine, but...

... now she had actually taken out a child from there; he panicked a bit and rushed forward to ask: "Princess Consort, this child is..."

Gu Jiu Ling carefully held the son of Jinzhi and Zhao Lang in her arms, having nurtured him for over a month in her space.

This child has finally passed the critical period; now he only needs to be fed milk.

After over a month of meticulous care, the little one is no longer the frail weakness he had upon entering the world; he has grown considerably plumper.

His facial expression is exactly the same as Jinzhi's, except that Jinzhi's appearance was previously ruined, so no one really knows what she used to look like.

Now this child's features have gradually unfolded.

That face is exquisitely delicate; though he is still an infant, when he grows up he will become a graceful young man, perhaps captivating many daughters of Shang Jing households.

Simply by looking at this child's appearance, Gu Jiu Ling can easily imagine what kind of woman Jinzhi once was—she was practically a heavenly beauty capable of toppling kingdoms.

I'm going to the general's manor; you watch the medical clinic for me. The Prince said that at times like this one must be extra cautious, lest we give others a handle.

Understood, subordinate!

Gu Jiu Ling gave a few more instructions, then climbed back into the carriage with the swaddled infant and headed toward Zhao Lang's general's manor.

Yun Duo followed beside Gu Jiu Ling, jumped down from the carriage ahead of time, and delivered the Rui Wangfu's visiting card inside.

Soon after, Zhao Lang, accompanied by Jinzhi, personally came to the gate; upon seeing Gu Jiu Ling slowly descend from the carriage holding the child, Zhao Lang was completely stunned.

Besides, Jinzhi also stared fixedly at the stairs below, at the slowly approaching Gu Jiu Ling, and at the swaddling clothes in Gu Jiu Ling's arms.

Her heart pounded wildly, the concern in her eyes could no longer be held back, and tears seeped out.

Zhao Lang stepped forward, walked up to Gu Jiu Ling, and snatched his son into his arms.

He gazed, feeling a myriad of emotions, lowered his head, and kissed his son's smooth bald head.

He too had looked a little wan these days; his beard prickled the baby's tender skin, and with a sudden wail, the young master of the General's mansion burst into loud crying.

Jinzhi hurriedly took the child and held him tight; the couple embraced the baby, filled with mixed feelings.

Gu Jiu Ling smiled and said, "Your son has finally passed the critical period; for now his condition looks fine—I'll tell you how to feed him later. By the way, Jinzhi, I have something else to ask you today."