Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 538: Xiao Li the Miracle (Part 1)

Princess Consort Shun, along with Feng Xiaoli and Dongfang Chun, entered the Imperial Palace and at the palace gate, they saw Princess Mingxia alighting from the horse carriage, holding little Ah Ning.

Little Ah Ning had just recently learned to walk, becoming the cherished pearl of everyone at Prince Mu’s Mansion.

The child was very clever, learned to walk early, and also spoke early. Prince Mu and his wife loved her dearly.

As soon as Ah Ning saw Feng Xiaoli, she began babbling, wanting to get down, and Princess Mingxia, smiling, set the little one down.

Fresh snow had fallen, softening the ground, so even if she fell, it wouldn’t hurt.

Ah Ning wobbled over to Feng Xiaoli’s side and exclaimed,

"Gege~"

"Wow, little Ah Ning can talk now."

Princess Consort Shun beamed, her face blossoming like a flower.

Princess Mingxia too felt a silent sigh of sadness; Ah Ning’s fate had been full of ups and downs. Her father passed away early, and she and her mother faced many trials and nearly lost their lives. Fortunately, with the help of Feng Bailing and her elder brother, mother and daughter could now live a good life.

Perhaps for this reason, Ah Ning was quite fond of Feng Xiaoli.

The two cousins immediately hit it off and played joyously upon meeting.

Seeing it was still early, Princess Mingxia started to chat with Princess Consort Shun about family matters.

"Has eldest brother and sister-in-law written any letters? I heard their location is quite remote. The day before yesterday, Anyang wrote saying she fell ill on the road due to acclimation issues."

"Xiaojin sends a letter every other day, saying they’re all doing well. People from Prince Shun’s Mansion are not so delicately nurtured. Princess Anyang had always been pampered in Chu City, so it’s no wonder she fell ill in a remote place like Qinghe City. However, with your sister-in-law there, I believe there won’t be any major issues."

Princess Consort Shun spoke with a hint of pride, as she had previously been resentful of Feng Bailing entering Prince Shun’s Mansion with a child in tow, which she felt lowered the Mansion’s status.

But ever since Feng Bailing and her daughter entered, the days at Prince Shun’s Mansion only got better.

Not to mention, the relationship between her and Dugu Wu had also improved significantly.

Both Mingxia and her sister had changed drastically as well, especially since her daughter Princess Mingxia had now become the second shopkeeper at the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Though her daughter was busy to the extent of being scarcely visible, seeing her daughter thrive made Princess Consort Shun stand a bit taller.

She now felt that Feng Bailing and her daughter were the lucky stars of Prince Mansion, the only concern for Princess Consort Shun was Dongfang Yong, who was also not getting any younger. As a mother, she wanted to arrange a marriage for him, but Dongfang Yong was stubborn and wouldn’t listen to her.

Princess Consort Shun thought to herself, maybe after this Competition Among Ten Countries, she should get Dugu Wu to speak to Dongfang Yong.

The group from Prince Shun’s Mansion were chatting and laughing when they encountered Princess Yong’an.

"Princess Yong’an, it’s only been a short time but you look even healthier."

Princess Consort Shun envied Dongfang Lianhua who, since recovering from her illness, had a glow that seemed to brighten each day - she didn’t at all look like someone who had borne two children; people would believe her if she claimed she was twenty-seven or twenty-eight!

Dongfang Lianhua returned the pleasantries.

"I heard that Young Heir has been doing well in his studies, and even got the opportunity to enter the Imperial Academy. It must be thanks to your excellent guidance, Princess Consort."

Listening to the two exchange praises, Feng Xiaoli touched her deflated little stomach, thoughts preoccupied with the delicious treats Empress Dowager might have prepared for her.

Before reaching the apartments of the Empress Dowager, they saw Li Qing approaching with an anxious expression.

"I must ask the ladies to divert their path, Noble Consort Guo accidentally took a fall."

Upon hearing this, Princess Consort Shun’s face instantly changed, and she nervously grabbed Li Qing.

"Chief Li, what happened to Noble Consort Guo? How did she fall while she was fine? And her belly is still..."

Noble Consort Guo is currently pregnant, carrying a child less than four months along, which is a dangerous period. Before Feng Bailing left Chu City, he repeatedly admonished Noble Consort Guo to be cautious in nurturing her fetus.

"This is a long story, Noble Consort Guo has stayed within the palace due to the cold weather recently. Today, Empress Dowager hosted a banquet and summoned the noble consorts early in the morning, including Noble Princess Consort Xiao and the Queen Mother. Unfortunately, on their way, Noble Consort Guo slipped accidentally. It was then that her accompanying palace maid revealed that Her Majesty was pregnant."

Li Qing shook his head.

Several seasoned Imperial Physicians have already headed to Noble Consort Guo’s palace, and both Emperor Yongye and Empress Dowager have also gone there.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Lianhua hurriedly urged everyone to visit Noble Consort Guo.

Princess Consort Shun’s face turned deathly pale; she took a few steps, then urgently grabbed Feng Xiaoli and exclaimed,

"Xiao Li, you must bless my sister and her child in her womb to be safe and sound."

Li Qing looked surprised and his words carried a slight reproach.

"Princess Consort, don’t be muddled -- Xiao Li is just a child, how can she bless Noble Consort Guo and her child? Don’t scare Xiao Li."

The child Feng Xiaoli, sweet-tongued and well-liked, was a favorite among all the palace maids and eunuchs in the Imperial Palace.

"Mr. Li, you don’t know—Xiao Li’s words are very efficacious. As long as she says that Noble Consort Guo will be fine, the mother and child will definitely be fine."

Princess Consort Shun, like grasping a life-saving straw, held onto Feng Xiaoli tightly.

Her sister had waited many years to have this child. If the child were lost this time, her sister might not survive.

Tears began to fall from Princess Consort Shun’s eyes.

But Her Majesty does not allow her to talk recklessly in front of others. Torn, Feng Xiaoli glanced at Princess Consort Shun’s appearance and, in a milky yet distinctly firm voice, said,

"Noble Consort Guo and her child will be safe and sound."

Upon hearing this, Princess Consort Shun’s heart, which had been hanging, finally settled down.

Li Qing helplessly shook his head as they arrived at Noble Consort Guo’s palace, where several Imperial Physicians were diagnosing her.

Noble Consort Guo lay on her couch, extremely pale, with blood still flowing from beneath her.

Emperor Yongye’s face was ashen; he stood with his back to them outside the inner hall while Empress Dowager, anxiously sitting nearby, continuously fingered her prayer beads, muttering sutras.

It was unexpected for Noble Consort Guo to become pregnant when she did, and though there already were nine princes, none of the other concubines had birthed any children in recent years, so the Empress Dowager had high hopes for this child.

But what was not expected was for the baby, only a few months old, to encounter such an incident. Nearby, Princess Consort Mu and Noble Consort Guo each harbored different thoughts.

A trace of maliciousness flickered in Princess Consort Mu’s eyes; it was retribution. Noble Consort Guo had caused her to lose her child, and Noble Consort Guo’s child shouldn’t expect to live either, she thought, caressing her flat abdomen.

Footsteps sounded from outside the hall.

Princess Consort Shun and the others stepped forward to greet them as the Imperial Physician came out.

Emperor Yongye stood with a stern face, silent. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

The Imperial Physician carefully reported,

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, the situation with Noble Consort Guo is quite severe. She has been bleeding continuously, and if the bleeding cannot be stopped, both the child and Noble Consort Guo may be in mortal danger. The only recourse now is to induce labor for Noble Consort Guo, which might still offer a slim chance to save her life."