Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 680 - 682: Getting Closer (1)

Fourth Master Xiao boarded the carriage and held Xiqiu in his arms.

Xiqiu struggled to open her eyes and grasped Fourth Master Xiao’s hand, weakly shaking her head and saying, "Fourth Master, I am fine; it doesn’t seem like poisoning!"

Fourth Master Xiao raised an eyebrow and looked at her. Xiqiu slowly said, "Not certain, just doesn’t feel like it!" Fourth Master Xiao held her even tighter. Xiqiu nestled in his arms like a baby, and Fourth Master Xiao whispered against her face, "Hmm, I asked Tianjing to get a doctor. Don’t speak and just rest for a while."

Xiqiu, worried about him, held his hand and urged, "Fourth Master, stay calm. I’m really fine, nothing’s wrong!" After speaking, she gazed at Fourth Master Xiao. He couldn’t help but gently kiss her brows and eyes, replying in a low voice, "Hmm."

Xiqiu closed her eyes and fell asleep within moments, her long lashes like a fan resting on her cheeks. Her face, already pale from deliberately applied powder, now lacked any color. Fourth Master Xiao held her hand, fingers cold and without warmth. He grabbed the cloak he had set aside and covered her, fearing she might be uncomfortable. He carefully removed the jeweled crown from her head, tossed it aside, and carefully watched her for any slight change.

The carriage drove directly into the inner courtyard. Fourth Master Xiao carried Xiqiu straight into the bedroom. The household servants saw the Fourth Madam return from the palace in Fourth Master’s arms, scaring them out of their wits. Nanny Cen quickly got teary-eyed in the courtyard, grabbing Chunliu and Bihuai, asking, "What’s going on, what happened?"

"We didn’t go inside. As soon as Madam came out, she started vomiting..." The two looked ashen, their legs weak and unable to stand steady.

Nanny Cen hurriedly left them and followed Fourth Master Xiao inside, asking, "Fourth Master, have you called a doctor?" Fourth Master Xiao placed Xiqiu down, and before she could speak, Nanny Rong had already entered from outside, nervously saying, "Fourth Master, the doctor is here."

Instead of the Imperial Physician, a resident doctor from Xiqiu’s clinic was summoned, which caused a stir among the clinic staff. Sixth Master Luo even followed the doctor directly and was waiting in the outer courtyard.

The doctor, named Zhou, in his fifties, was the chief doctor in Ruan Jingliu’s absence. Upon entering, he placed the medicine box on the table and bowed to Fourth Master Xiao, "Great Governor." Fourth Master Xiao, without a glance, waved him over, "Come quickly!"

Nanny Cen, Nanny Rong, Chunliu, Bihuai, and Biwu stood outside the room. In the courtyard, Ziyang and Wenyu led seven or eight maids standing vigil. Outside the courtyard, more maids peeked in, waiting silently for the doctor’s diagnosis.

Fourth Master Xiao stood by the bed, hands behind his back, brow deeply furrowed. The room was so quiet that only the thunderous heartbeat of everyone could be heard.

After a long time, Doctor Zhou loosened his fingers and turned to Fourth Master Xiao, saying, "The madam is just a bit tense. Pregnant women shouldn’t go hungry or thirsty. When she wakes, let her eat something light and drink more water; she’ll be fine." He paused and added, "The madam’s fetal position is stable. Both mother and child are safe for now. If she vomits like before, just give her a sour plum to ease it."

Is everything fine now?

Not poisoned?

Fourth Master Xiao nodded toward Doctor Zhou, saying, "Thank you for your trouble." He turned to Tiancheng outside, "See Mr. Zhou off."

Nanny Cen’s legs went weak, and she grabbed Chunliu’s arm to steady herself. She immediately knelt toward the west, clasped her hands, bowing and praying. Nanny Rong laughed and said, "Didn’t you hear the doctor? Madam was just hungry."

"Yes, yes!" Nanny Cen immediately stood up, "I’ll personally make some of Madam’s favorite dishes and bring them over." She hurriedly lifted her dress and rushed out the door, waving her hand, "It’s fine now. Get back to work; otherwise, everyone will be punished!"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, smiles appearing on their faces. While the rules under the madam were somewhat strict, with clear rewards and punishments, as long as they stayed within their bounds, there were only benefits and no detriments. She was the mistress of the household; if something happened to her, should the Fourth Master remarry, who knows what kind of mistress might come, perhaps not as amiable as the current madam.

The servants quietly cheered and went off to their tasks like birds scattering.

Nanny Rong also wore a big smile, saying to Fourth Master Xiao, "Fourth Master, don’t worry. Some women don’t have any reactions until three months into pregnancy, and then they experience severe morning sickness. The madam might be like that!" Though vomiting wasn’t ideal, compared to poisoning or other issues, it was fortunate.

Fourth Master Xiao remained silent, sitting quietly by the bed, watching Xiqiu. Chunliu and Bihuai brought warm water to wash Xiqiu’s hands and face, then poured tea for Fourth Master Xiao, "Fourth Master, take a rest. We’ll watch over the madam!"

"No need." Fourth Master Xiao replied in a deep voice. At that moment, Nanny Cen entered carrying a bowl of chicken soup with scallion and lean meat porridge, along with pickled bamboo shoot shreds and a few other appetizers Xiqiu often enjoyed. Nanny Cen placed it beside the bed and moved a low table over, arranging everything on top. She whispered, "Fourth Master, should we wake the madam, or wait a bit longer?"

"Leave it there!" After a pause, he added, "All of you, go out."

Chunliu and Bihuai looked at Nanny Cen, who smiled and nodded at them. The three of them then exited the room one after another.

Fourth Master Xiao moved to the bedside, wrapped Xiqiu with the bedding, and whispered in her ear, "Young lady!" He kissed the side of her ear, "Get up and eat something before you sleep again." He tenderly urged her several times before Xiqiu slowly opened her eyes, seeing Fourth Master Xiao’s enlarged handsome face. She smiled with pursed lips and said, "Fourth Master, I can smell the fragrance of bamboo shoots."

Seeing her in relatively good spirits, Fourth Master Xiao was finally relieved, softly saying, "Lie still and don’t move." With that, he placed Xiqiu back down, personally brought the low table to the bed, and placed a large pillow behind her to prop her up. He held the porridge to feed her, his actions unfamiliar but earnest.

As Xiqiu caught the scent, before she could even open her mouth, a wave of nausea hit her. Waving her hands and frowning, she said, "...the spittoon..." Before she could finish, she was already leaning over the bed edge, starting to vomit again. Fourth Master Xiao tossed the bowl aside and rushed to hold her, patting her back, "Young lady, young lady!"

He appeared even more anxious than she did.

Having vomited once earlier, this time there was nothing but bile to expel, making the experience even more unbearable. Xiqiu clutched her chest, panting heavily. Fourth Master Xiao, disregarding the mess on his robes, held her, gently patting and calling for assistance, "Call the doctor!" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Nanny Cen and Nanny Rong entered upon hearing the call. Seeing Xiqiu dry heaving at the bed’s edge, they, experienced in such matters, knew what to do. One brought clean water, the other sour plums. Nanny Cen said, "Fourth Master, don’t worry. Once she’s done vomiting, she’ll be fine."

With that, she gave Xiqiu water to rinse her mouth, and Nanny Rong placed a plum in her mouth to ease the nausea.