Chapter 193: Can

Princess Consort of Qi was uneasy, thought for a moment, then whispered, "When you went to the other courtyard this time, did any bad thing happen?"

Not wanting to reveal Sui Sui's ability lightly, Princess Consort of Qi quickly added, "I think children's dreams can sometimes be quite vivid; we should believe they exist rather than dismiss them. Why don't you think it over again?"

Prince Qi had just been thinking, and now hearing the Princess Consort say that, he thought and thought again.

In the end, he still couldn't recall anything.

With no other choice, Prince Qi could only spread his hands: "Maybe it was because of the stench to the child before, so that's why the nightmare happened? Stop worrying, I'm really fine, everything's fine. If it really doesn't work, I'll have Liu Dafu check my pulse later."

Since the Doctor was at the Residence, Princess Consort of Qi, hearing this, felt much more at ease.

When Liu Dafu arrived, examined Sui Sui, then prepared a calming decoction, and afterwards took Prince Qi's pulse.

At that pulse, Liu Dafu's expression inevitably grew serious.

Prince Qi saw it and couldn't help his heart jump; he thought, could there really be a problem?

But before he left for the other courtyard, he had already taken a pulse, and aside from some minor issues, there were no other problems, right?

How could a trip to the other courtyard result in trouble?

It shouldn't have!

Prince Qi speculated silently.

After checking for a while, Liu Dafu nodded, "Prince has been taking some nourishing soups lately."

Drinking tonic?

Why?

Prince Qi hadn't managed to ask when Liu Dafu met his gaze with a meaning‑laden look.

Prince Qi instantly understood.

He had been putting in a lot of effort lately to have a daughter.

So, he should supplement, he should supplement!

No wonder Liu Dafu's face was grim earlier and he kept silent.

This matter can only be understood intuitively, you know.

Speaking it out wouldn't be good.

After understanding, Prince Qi gave the Princess Consort an awkward smile.

The Princess Consort looked at him with helplessness.

Sui Sui fell asleep again; someone was already simmering medicine on the stove and had also stewed her favorite dessert.

Princess Consort of Qi was uneasy and wanted to stay guard.

But after she returned to the Residence, she was constantly busy handling matters of the Prince and Sui Sui, not even having lunch.

Prince Qi also knew, busy urging someone to eat together with him.

After he came back, he still didn't get to eat.

At this moment, he recalled Car Maid, who also hadn't eaten. After thinking of her, Prince Qi ordered someone to arrange: "Make sure she eats well; she must take good care of her body, don't let my big girl starve."

Even though Sui Sui already exists, Prince Qi still hopes for a few more daughters to be born.

Car Maid could enter the Residence originally thanks to her elder brother's record of six daughters in eight years.

Without that, someone like Car Maid would never have caught Prince Qi's eye!

After eating, Prince Qi felt a bit weary; the Princess Consort, uneasy about Sui Sui, signaled him to go rest first.

In the evening, the young masters returned, inevitably needing to spend time with the Father King, and since this Father King had been away for many days, there should be some examination of his teachings, right?

Don't just give up because you're a poor student and neglect the young masters in the Residence.

The Princess Consort's words made sense; although Prince Qi was reluctant, he still turned back to the main courtyard, stepping three times before resting.

When the Prince came back, Princess Consort of Qi couldn't easily hold Sui Sui and sleep together with her in the main room of the main courtyard.

Therefore, they arranged it next to the main room.

Being closer, Princess Consort of Qi felt more at ease.

When Prince Qi left, Princess Consort of Qi had Shaoyao guard the doorway and signaled Liu Dafu to come close and speak.

Earlier, while Prince Qi was present, Liu Dafu had many things he couldn't say aloud; Princess Consort of Qi received his signal and thought to send the person away early.

As a result, there was more eating and tea, a hassle for half a day, nearly exhausting Princess Consort of Qi's patience.

After Liu Dafu came close and hesitated, he finally said, "Prince suffers from kidney yang deficiency."

Kidney yang deficiency?

Princess Consort of Qi listened, roughly understood, and nodded, "That's normal; he's been in the other courtyard lately, probably very busy."

Busy making children, it's no wonder his kidney yang is deficient!

Hearing her say that, Liu Dafu shook his head, "Prince's condition is quite serious; there's a ninety percent chance he'll follow Prince Qing's footsteps."

Princess Consort of Qi:???

When Liu Dafu said that, Princess Consort of Qi sprang up, her face full of disbelief, and she instinctively thought, "This can't be!"

But she still believed in Liu Dafu's medical skill.

If it weren't for avoiding the daughters' dislike in the palace, the position of chief physician of the Imperial Medical Institute would belong to no one else but him!

Therefore, since Liu Dafu said the condition is serious, it must be extremely serious!

Prince Qing, due to battlefield injuries, has lost the ability to continue his lineage.

Because of this, after he returned to Jing, His Majesty mostly let him recuperate and didn't intend to send him back to the border passes.

It's not that his authority is revoked; the Northwest army's military token is still in Prince Qing's hand, and His Majesty hasn't reclaimed it.

Only considering his health, they let him convalesce in Jing Cheng first, and will decide later whether to send him north depending on the Northwest war situation.

Prince was fine staying in Jing, and just now everything seemed normal; how could he lose his ability?

Liu Dafu, seeing the Princess Consort's astonishment, thought for a moment and said, "In matters of the bedroom, it should be like before, only his stamina will be far less, and his seminal fluid has become stagnant."

In short, he's capable, but he can't father children.

Princess Consort of Qi: ……

That's not what she's worried about!

Before the Prince went to the villa, his pulse was also taken; at that time, they only said his kidney yang was somewhat deficient, not yet this severe.

So, what on earth did the Prince do during that trip to the villa?

It can't be that he spent all twelve double-hours of the day busy with that bedroom business, can it?

Princess Consort of Qi didn't understand; she was a bit flustered, but she still urged herself to stay as calm as possible, and she asked in a low voice: "Can the cause be diagnosed?"

The Prince's affairs can't possibly stay hidden forever; once he finds out, the Empress Dowager might also find out.

When the time comes and they ask, Princess Consort of Qi thinks she should also prepare early, see if she can help a bit.

Regarding this, Doctor Liu actually isn't too sure either: "Before the Prince went to the villa, his kidney yang was already somewhat deficient, but not severe; after returning this time, his condition has suddenly worsened, likely related to medication."

Medication?

After hearing that, Princess Consort of Qi exclaimed: "Could it be that Car Maid, in her confusion, gave him those potent drugs? Car Maid is young and doesn't understand, but doesn't the Prince understand either? Children born from such drugs wouldn't be healthy!"

Doctor Liu also couldn't be sure what medicine was used.

After thinking, he then said: "Why don't you, Princess Consort, probe the Prince's daily routine at the villa these few days, to see if he really took any medicine? Then I can prescribe something based on the symptoms and see if we can regulate it."

Saying this, Doctor Liu let out a light sigh, then quickly added: "However, the chances of remediation are not high."

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