Didn't Love You Enough

Chapter 2

When Xuanyuan Hancheng woke up and saw the unfamiliar yet familiar palace, he was stunned.

This was not the palace he slept in before he fell asleep. This was the Changle Palace where he lived when he was still the Crown Prince.

What happened? Why was he here when he woke up? Xuanyuan Hancheng habitually called out, "Yuan Fu."

"Your Highness, you're up." Yuan Fu had been waiting outside for a long time. When he heard Xuanyuan Hancheng's voice, he immediately entered.

Yuan Fu led a few palace servants to help Xuanyuan Hancheng dress and wash up.

"Yuan Fu, you … how did you …" Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at Yuan Fu, who was only in his twenties, and was very shocked.

He looked at his youthful appearance in the bronze mirror again.

He swallowed the words he didn't want to ask and pretended to be calm on the surface. However, his heart was in turmoil.

He asked, "What day is it today?"

"Master, today is the fourth year of Yuntai, the seventh day of the second lunar month." Yuan Fu looked at Xuanyuan Hancheng's expression and replied without any doubt.

A few days ago, Master Yu's little prince died of illness.

This was the Crown Prince's second son who had died young.

Recently, his master had been depressed, and his mind was a bit absent-minded.

"Your Highness, you must take care of your body. You're still young. In the future, you'll definitely have many children." Yuan Fu said carefully.

It had only been the fourth year of Yuntai, and he had returned to the time when he was 18 years old.

It was truly inconceivable!

Xuanyuan Hancheng slowly calmed down. No matter why he returned to the past, since the heavens had arranged it this way, he must live up to the heavens' good intentions.

He had to live a good life in this life and not have any regrets.

"The Crown Princess sent someone to ask if Your Highness would like to have breakfast together?" Yuan Fu heard the palace servant's message and asked.

"Go pass on the message. I'll be there in a moment."

Xuanyuan Hancheng thought about seeing Xue Caiyu again. He thought about all the things she had done in his previous life, and his heart was filled with anger.

"Yes."

When Xuanyuan Hancheng arrived, the Crown Princess and the other concubines had been waiting for a long time.

When they saw the Crown Prince, they hurriedly bowed and greeted him.

After Xuanyuan Hancheng took his seat, he said, "Let's eat." The palace maids began to serve the dishes. Xuanyuan Hancheng was particular about eating. He did not speak while eating.

After finishing his meal, he drank the tea served by Yuan Fu.

Xuanyuan Hancheng began to observe the women in his backyard.

It was now the fourth year of Yuntai. There were not many women around Xuanyuan Hancheng.

Other than the Crown Princess Xue Caiyu, there were three other concubines.

Xu Xueying of the Xu Clan, Yu Qin of the Yu Clan, and Song Yiyun of the Song Clan.

Previously, there was also a member of the Chang Clan. After giving birth to a baby boy due to dystocia, she passed away.

Unfortunately, the baby's body was too weak. He died in a few days.

Among the three, Song Yiyun was the first palace maid to follow him and teach others. Her appearance was average. She could only be called delicate and pretty. She was honest and dull.

She gave birth to two daughters for him. The first daughter died when she was born. The second daughter was also weak and sick. She had been taking medicine since she was young.

She was nicknamed Kang 'er. Now she was more than three years old. If there were no accidents, she would be his eldest princess when she grew up safely.

"How is Kang 'er recently?" Xuanyuan Hancheng asked the members of the Song Clan.

"Your Highness, Kang 'er caught a cold some time ago. She coughed a little. Imperial Physician Cui of the Imperial Hospital came to see her.

He prescribed some medicine. After Kang 'er took the medicine, she is much better now. "

Song Yiyun heard that Xuanyuan Hancheng was concerned about her daughter's condition. She answered nervously. She was afraid that Xuanyuan Hancheng would blame her for not taking care of her daughter well.

Xuanyuan Hancheng nodded. "You have to take care of her more. If the servants don't take care of her well, you have to give them a good beating."

Imperial Physician Cui was an imperial physician in the Imperial Hospital who specialized in treating children's diseases. Xuanyuan Hancheng was quite confident in his medical skills.

Xuanyuan Hancheng turned to the members of the Yu Clan and asked, "How are you?" Yu Qin heard Xuanyuan Hancheng's words of concern and replied excitedly.

"I am much better now. The Crown Princess sent a lot of good medicinal herbs. She also asked the imperial physician to check my pulse frequently.

I … I really don't deserve it. It's all because I am useless. I didn't take good care of the little prince. "She choked with sobs again. Her face was full of sorrow.

Yu Qin and Xu Xueying were concubines bestowed to Crown Prince Xuanyuan Hancheng by his mother after he got married.

Xu Xueying was gentle and lovely. She was gorgeous. He liked her the most.

Yu Qin had a lively personality and a petite figure. She gave birth to his daughter and son.

Although his daughter was also weak, she was only two years old.

When she grew up, she would be his second princess, Princess Kang Le.

After Yu Qin gave birth to her son, she was very proud. This was the eldest son of the Crown Prince.

Unfortunately, her pride didn't last long. Before the child was a month old, a cold killed him.

Looking at Yu Qin, whose face was sallow and haggard, and then looking at Xu Xueying, who was sitting beside her and showing concern for her, Xuanyuan Hancheng, who already knew the truth, sighed inwardly.

Why didn't he see through Xu Xueying's pretense in his previous life?

Xu Xueying felt that the Crown Prince was looking at her. She hurriedly gave the Crown Prince an affectionate look.

"Alright, take care of yourself. You still have a daughter to take care of. You can't make any more mistakes." Xuanyuan Hancheng instructed Yu Qin.

He pretended not to see Xu Xueying's concerned look.

"Yes.

This concubine will take good care of them. "As a mother, she was strong. Yu Qin knew that her daughter was her only hope now.

"Take care of the Crown Princess as well."

The Crown Princess Xue Caiyu had the attitude of a virtuous matriarch. "Your Highness, don't worry. As the legitimate mother of the children, I will naturally take good care of them."

After Xuanyuan Hancheng finished his breakfast, he returned to the inner study.

He had recently lost a child. Seeing that he was in a bad mood, the Emperor specially allowed him to rest for a few days. He didn't need to attend court.

Xuanyuan Hancheng sat in the study for the entire morning. After a simple lunch, he sat down.

After eating a simple meal, he instructed the Yuan Fu to have Zheng Rong come see him.

The two of them stayed in the study for two hours. After Zheng Rong left.

Xuanyuan Hancheng recalled what had happened in the fourth year of Yuntai in his previous life.

Fortunately, the heavens allowed him to return. Many things hadn't happened yet.

He could plan properly.

It was now the second month of the fourth year of Yuntai. Last month, Prince Li had just finished mourning for the Empress Dowager and went to his vassal state, Li City.

It was also when Prince Li became a vassal state that his imperial uncle began to recruit soldiers and buy horses. He secretly trained soldiers.

He thought that if he could nip Prince Li's power in the bud from the beginning, then he wouldn't have to fight Prince Li for so many years.

Other than Prince Li, there was another major event that happened in Yuntai this year. It had a great impact on him.

In the tenth month of the fourth year of Yuntai, the Barbarians from the north came south. They burned, killed, and plundered several small towns at the border. They did all kinds of evil, causing the people at the border to live a miserable life.

The Barbarians from the north had always been a threat to the Xuanyuan dynasty. They were a nomadic people who lived in the grasslands. They had very little land to cultivate. They worshipped barbaric violence and had no sense of propriety, justice, integrity, or shame.

Every few years, they would come to the border cities to burn, kill, and plunder. Wherever they went, they would rob all the food and livestock in the village, then set fire to the village.

In the second year of Yuntai, Xuanyuan Hancheng had led troops to battle with them.

Xuanyuan Hancheng used his troops bravely and beat them until they bowed their heads. Afterwards, they signed a contract, promising not to invade again. Furthermore, they would pay tribute to the capital every year.

However, the Barbarians were shameless by nature and didn't care about the contract. Xuanyuan Hancheng knew that after this year's autumn harvest, the Barbarians would attack again.

In his previous life, when his imperial father found out, he was furious and personally led the army. His imperial father took the second prince, who was his younger brother, Xuanyuan Hanqi, with him and won a great victory in one fell swoop.

They directly attacked the Barbarian's capital. Unexpectedly, they were ambushed on the road. His younger brother died on the spot while protecting his imperial father.

His imperial father was also hit by an arrow and his heart was injured.

After returning to the capital, he endured his injuries and passed away not long after passing the throne to him.

His imperial mother suddenly lost her husband and son, two family members. Not long after, she also passed away.

Xuanyuan Hancheng ascended the throne in such a hasty situation. What he had to face was a precarious situation.

Outside, there were the Barbarians eyeing him covetously. Inside, there was Prince Li who was full of ambition. In the imperial court, there was also the Xue Clan who was not easy to deal with.

When Xuanyuan Hancheng first ascended the throne, it could be said that he was beset with difficulties. He spent more than a year to destroy the Barbarians and take revenge for his imperial father and younger brother.

Afterwards, he began to weaken the power of the Xue family in the imperial court and cultivated his own trusted aides.

In Dali, Xuanyuan Hancheng held the imperial examination to select talents. He thought that he did a good job.

Unfortunately, he neglected his own harem and was not clear about people. Not only did Xue Caiyu and Xu Xueying cause his heirs to be thin.

He also let Xue Caiyu and Prince Li arrange for assassins to assassinate him.

They caused the death of his precious baby!

In this life, he would definitely plan well and not let his precious baby suffer the slightest bit of harm.

As early as thirty years ago, when he was reminiscing about Jia Bao, he had fallen deeply in love with him.

In this life, he, Xuanyuan Hancheng, only wanted Lin Jiabao.

In the fourth year of Yuntai, the most important thing in this year was that his precious baby was going to enter the palace. There was still a month until now.

Xuanyuan Hancheng could not wait to see Lin Jiabao. Thinking of this, he was extremely excited and his heart leaped with joy.

He smiled for the first time since he was reborn.

Yuan Fu's voice came from outside the study. "Your Highness, Bi Zhu, who serves Master Xu, requests an audience."

"Let her in." Xuanyuan Hancheng lit the paper that he had just written on.

He watched as the ashes fell into the incense burner.

Bi Zhu carried a tray with an exquisite soup bowl on it. After entering, she bowed to Xuanyuan Hancheng and said, "Your Highness, this is the chicken soup that Master Xu personally made for you. Master Xu saw that your complexion was not good recently and specially made it for you.

Master Xu also said … "

"Alright, leave the soup. You can leave." Xuanyuan Hancheng interrupted Bi Zhu and signaled to Yuan Fu.

Yuan Fu understood and stepped forward to take the tray.

He ordered Bi Zhu to leave. Bi Zhu still wanted to say something.

But when she saw the look in the Crown Prince's eyes, her heart turned cold.

The look in the Crown Prince's eyes made her not dare to say anything and she quickly left.

Xuanyuan Hancheng watched Bi Zhu leave the room and said to Yuan Fu, "Immediately bring people to arrest Bi Zhu. Quickly, search her body. Be quiet."

Xuanyuan Hancheng guessed that Bi Zhu had most likely brought medicinal powder with her and poisoned it on the way here.

Because he had always been very strict with what he brought into the kitchen, the rules in the kitchen were the strictest. She would not dare to make a move there.

"Yes."

Yuan Fu thought that Bi Zhu was Master Xu's capable head palace maid. Why did the Crown Prince want to arrest her?

However, he still ran out quickly.

He brought two guards with him to stop Bi Zhu, who had not yet left the inner courtyard. He had someone knock her unconscious and take her away.

Not long after, Yuan Fu returned with a head full of sweat.

He said to Xuanyuan Hancheng, "Your Highness, I found this in Bi Zhu's purse." Yuan Fu presented a small paper bag with some white powder left on it.

"Go to the Imperial Hospital and call Qian Chunrong over." Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at the chicken soup in front of him with a complicated expression.

"Yes." Yuan Fu quickly ordered his subordinates to call for Qian Chunrong.

In his previous life, whenever Xu Xueying gave him soup, he would always praise her for her gentleness and thoughtfulness.

Most of the time, he would go to her place, but not her place. Even if he went to the Yu Clan or Song Clan, he would eat the soup before going there.

Every time he finished drinking the soup, he would feel refreshed. Little did he know that the soup … sigh …

Qian Chunrong was the son of the Head of the Imperial Hospital. He grew up in a medical family.

He was very talented in medicine and was already working in the Imperial Hospital at a young age.

In his previous life, he had followed him as a military doctor many times. He had excellent medical skills and was very loyal to him.

Not long after, Yuan Fu led Qian Chunrong into the inner study.

After that, he dismissed the servants and ordered the imperial bodyguards to stand guard in the courtyard.

Xuanyuan Hancheng said to Qian Chunrong, "Come here and take a look. What is this? Is there this powder in the chicken soup?"

Qian Chunrong walked forward with a serious expression and carefully took the paper bag.

He first smelled it and then used his little finger to touch the remaining powder.

He put it in his mouth and tasted it carefully. His brows were tightly knitted together. He then took a sip of the chicken soup. Other than the taste of some nourishing herbs, there was also a trace of a special fragrance. It was originally very difficult to detect, but after smelling the smell on the paper bag, he was sure that it was the same smell. This smell was …

"Your Highness, this is powder made from washing flowers.

There is indeed a small amount of washing flowers in the chicken soup. "Qian Chunrong replied.

"Washing flowers?"

Yuan Fu was already covered in cold sweat. He did not expect that Bi Zhu would carry medicinal powder with her. He had a bad feeling when he heard the name.

Looking at the steaming chicken soup on the table, Yuan Fu thought bitterly. Why didn't he test it with his silver needles?

Fortunately, the Crown Prince was wise. Otherwise, he would not be able to drink this chicken soup.

Although Xuanyuan Hancheng already knew everything, he still pretended not to know and asked Qian Chunrong, "Tell me, what is this washing flowers? What is it used for?"

"Washing flowers is a type of herbal medicine used to prevent pregnancy. Its medicinal properties are very strong and it is very harmful to women.

Now, it is usually replaced by musk, safflower, and other herbs.

Therefore, very few people use it anymore. Only some low-class brothels still use it. "

Qian Chunrong had read a medical book before. It just so happened that there was a record of washing flowers. The smell recorded in the book was exactly the same as what he had just tasted. He was very sure.

"What if a man uses this medicine?" Xuanyuan Hancheng continued to ask.

Qian Chunrong sucked in a breath of cold air and replied, "If … if a man uses it, it is very harmful to his children!

Washing flowers have a slight aphrodisiac effect. After using it, it is very harmful to the Yang energy.

If a man uses it and has sex with a woman, it is very difficult to get her pregnant.

Even if a woman is lucky enough to get pregnant, it will have a great impact on the fetus.

After the child is born, if it doesn't die early, it will carry the poison from the mother's womb. It will be weak and sickly. "

When Qian Chunrong thought about the situation of the Crown Prince's children in the Eastern Palace, his mind was filled with thoughts. He was afraid that he knew something terrible.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the Crown Prince, this …" Yuan Fu also understood the crux of the matter and was very worried about the Crown Prince.

"Is there a cure for this?"

Yuan Fu anxiously asked Qian Chunrong. This matter was related to the Crown Prince's children, and he felt very guilty.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, don't worry. Although this medicine is very strong, and the poison will remain in the woman's body after having sex with her, it is not harmful to men.

As long as you don't touch this medicine in the future, you will be able to recover after a few months of recuperation.

It will also have no effect on your children in the future. "

Xuanyuan Hancheng nodded with satisfaction. It was only the fourth year of Yuntai, and this matter was discovered early.

Compared to his previous life, the situation was naturally much better. After Yuan Fu heard this, he let out a huge sigh of relief.

"Doctor Qian, I will leave the matter of recuperating my body to you." Xuanyuan Hancheng instructed Qian Chunrong.

"In addition, I will report this matter to Imperial Father and Imperial Mother.

They will definitely summon you to ask about it. If they ask about my physical condition, you will tell them that I need at least two to three years of recuperation to recover.

Do you understand? "

"Yes.

This servant understands. This servant will definitely properly recuperate Your Highness the Crown Prince's body. "

Qian Chunrong admired and respected the Crown Prince's loyalty. Although she had her doubts, she didn't think too much and agreed. The Crown Prince must have his reasons for doing so.

"Then go back and prepare well." Xuanyuan Hancheng instructed and gave Yuan Fu a look. Yuan Fu understood and respectfully sent Qian Chunrong out.

"This servant will take his leave."

After coming out of the inner study, Yuan Fu secretly stuffed the prepared banknotes into Qian Chunrong's sleeves.

He sternly said to Qian Chunrong, "This is the Crown Prince's gift to you to calm your nerves. You should accept it.

You cannot reveal a single word about what happened today to outsiders. "

"Eunuch Yuan, don't worry. Even if I die, I will not reveal a single word."

Qian Chunrong had always trusted the Crown Prince. After today, he learned the Crown Prince's secret.

He had no other choice. As long as he followed the Crown Prince and performed well, he could foresee that his future would be bright.

After Yuan Fu returned, he asked Xuanyuan Hancheng for instructions, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, how should we deal with this Bi Zhu?"

"Lock her up secretly and interrogate her properly. Let Zheng Rong handle it.

Tell others that Bi Zhu offended me and was beaten to death by me.

Later, send word that the study is an important place and not a place to seek favor. Confine Xu. "Xuanyuan Hancheng instructed Yuan Fu.

"Yes."

When Xuanyuan Hancheng woke up, he was stunned when he saw the unfamiliar yet familiar palace.

This was not the palace he slept in before he fell asleep. This was the Changle Palace where he lived when he was still the Crown Prince.

What was going on? Why was he here when he woke up? Xuanyuan Hancheng habitually called out, "Yuan Fu."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, you are awake." Yuan Fu had been waiting outside for a long time. When he heard Xuanyuan Hancheng's voice, he immediately entered.

Yuan Fu led a few palace servants and began to help Xuanyuan Hancheng dress and wash up.

"Yuan Fu, you … why are you …" Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at Yuan Fu, who was only in his twenties, and was very surprised.

He looked at his youthful appearance in the bronze mirror again.

He swallowed the words he wanted to ask and pretended to be calm on the surface. However, his heart was already in turmoil.

He asked, "What day is it today?"

"Master, today is the fourth year of Yuntai, the seventh day of the second lunar month." Yuan Fu looked at Xuanyuan Hancheng's expression and answered without any doubt.

A few days ago, Master Yu's son died of illness.

This was the Crown Prince's second son who died early.

Recently, his master had been depressed, and his mind was a bit absent-minded.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, you must take care of your body. You are still young. In the future, you will definitely have many children." Yuan Fu said carefully.

It had only been the fourth year of Yuntai, and he had returned to the time when he was 18 years old.

It was really inconceivable!

Xuanyuan Hancheng slowly calmed down. No matter why he returned to the past, since the heavens had arranged it this way, he must live up to the heavens' good intentions.

He had to live a good life in this life and not have any regrets.

"The Crown Princess sent someone to ask if Your Highness the Crown Prince would like to eat breakfast together?" Yuan Fu heard the palace servant pass on the message and asked.

"Go pass on the message. I will be there in a moment."

Xuanyuan Hancheng thought about seeing Xue Caiyu again. He thought about all the things she had done in his previous life, and his heart was filled with anger.

"Yes."

When Xuanyuan Hancheng arrived, the Crown Princess and the other concubines had been waiting for a long time.

When they saw the Crown Prince, they hurriedly bowed and greeted him.

After Xuanyuan Hancheng sat down, he said, "Let's eat." The palace maids at the side began to serve the dishes. Xuanyuan Hancheng was particular about eating. He did not speak while eating.

After eating, he drank the tea that Yuan Fu handed over.

Xuanyuan Hancheng began to observe the women in his backyard.

It was the fourth year of Yuntai, and Xuanyuan Hancheng did not have many women around him.

Other than the Crown Princess Xue Caiyu, there were three other concubines.

Xu Xueying of the Xu Clan, Yu Qin of the Yu Clan, and Song Yi Yun of the Song Clan.

Previously, there was also a Chang Clan. After giving birth to a baby boy due to difficult labor, she passed away.

Unfortunately, the child's body was too weak, and he died in a few days.

Among the three concubines, Song Yi Yun was the first palace maid to follow him and teach others. Her appearance was average. She could only be called delicate and pretty. She was honest and dull.

She gave birth to two daughters for him. The first daughter died when she was born. The second daughter was also weak and sickly. She had been taking medicine since she was young.

She was nicknamed Kang 'er. Now she was more than three years old. If there were no accidents, she would be his eldest princess when she grew up safely.

"How is Kang 'er recently?" Xuanyuan Hancheng asked the Song Clan.

"Your Highness, Kang 'er caught a cold some time ago and coughed a little. Imperial Doctor Cui of the Imperial Hospital came to see her.

He prescribed some medicine. After Kang 'er took the medicine, she is much better now. "

Song Yi Yun heard that Xuanyuan Hancheng was concerned about her daughter's condition. She answered a little nervously. She was afraid that Xuanyuan Hancheng would blame her for not taking good care of her daughter.

Xuanyuan Hancheng nodded. "You have to take good care of her. If the servants don't take care of her, you have to give them a good beating."

Imperial Doctor Cui was an imperial doctor in the Imperial Hospital who specialized in treating children's diseases. Xuanyuan Hancheng was quite confident in his medical skills.

Xuanyuan Hancheng turned to the Yu Clan and asked, "How are you?" Yu Qin heard Xuanyuan Hancheng's words of concern and replied excitedly.

"This concubine's body is already a bit better. Her Highness the Crown Prince Consort sent people to deliver many good medicinal herbs and also had the Imperial Physician come often to take my pulse.

I … I really don't deserve it. It's all because I am useless and didn't take good care of the little prince. "She choked with sobs and her face was full of sadness.

Yu Qin and Xu Xueying were concubines given to Crown Prince Xuanyuan Hancheng by his mother after he got married.

Xu Xueying was gentle and lovely. She was beautiful and he liked her the most.

Yu Qin was lively and had a small and delicate body. She was his daughter and son.

Although his daughter was also weak, she was already two years old.

When she grew up, she would be his second princess, Princess Kang Le.

After Yu Qin gave birth to her son, she was very proud. This was the Crown Prince's eldest son.

Unfortunately, her pride didn't last long. Before the child was even a month old, a cold took her life.

Looking at Yu Qin's sallow and haggard face, then looking at Xu Xueying, who was sitting beside her and expressing her concern, Xuanyuan Hancheng, who already knew the truth of the matter, sighed inwardly.

Why didn't he see through Xu Xueying's pretense in his previous life?

Xu Xueying felt that the Crown Prince was looking at her. She hurriedly looked at the Crown Prince affectionately.

"Alright, take care of yourself. You still have a daughter to take care of. You can't make any more mistakes." Xuanyuan Hancheng instructed Yu Qin.

He pretended not to see Xu Xueying's concerned gaze.

"Yes.

This concubine will definitely take good care of her. "As a mother, Yu Qin knew that her daughter was her only hope now.

"Take care of the Crown Princess as well."

The Crown Princess Xue Caiyu had the attitude of a virtuous matriarch. "Your Highness, don't worry. As the legitimate mother of the children, I will naturally take good care of them."

After Xuanyuan Hancheng finished his breakfast, he returned to the inner study.

Recently, he had just lost a child. Seeing that he was in a bad mood, the Emperor specially let him rest for a few days and didn't need to attend court.

Xuanyuan Hancheng sat in the study for the entire morning. After a simple lunch, he sat down.

After eating a simple meal, he instructed the Yuan Fu to send Zheng Rong to see him.

The two of them stayed in the study for two hours before Zheng Rong left.

Xuanyuan Hancheng recalled what had happened in the fourth year of Yuntai in his previous life.

Fortunately, the heavens allowed him to return. Many things hadn't happened yet.

He could plan properly.

It was now the second month of the fourth year of Yuntai. Last month, Prince Li had just finished mourning for the Empress Dowager and went to Li City.

It was also when Prince Li became a vassal that his Imperial Uncle Li began to recruit soldiers and buy horses in the vassal, secretly training soldiers.

He thought that if he could nip Prince Li's power in the bud from the beginning, then he wouldn't have to fight with Prince Li for so many years.

Other than Prince Li, there was another major event that happened in Yuntai this year that had a great impact on him.

In the tenth month of the fourth year of Yuntai, the barbarians from the north came south. They burned, killed, and plundered several small towns at the border. They did all kinds of evil, causing the people at the border to live a miserable life.

The barbarians from the north had always been a threat to the Xuanyuan dynasty. They were a nomadic people who lived in the grasslands. They had very little land to cultivate, advocated violence, and had no sense of propriety, justice, or integrity.

Every few years, they would come to the border cities to burn, kill, and plunder. Wherever they went, they would rob the village of all its food and livestock before setting fire to the village.

In the second year of Yuntai, Xuanyuan Hancheng once led his troops to battle with them.

Xuanyuan Hancheng used his troops bravely and fiercely, beating them until they bowed their heads. Afterwards, they signed a contract, promising not to invade again and paying tribute to the capital every year.

However, the barbarians were shameless by nature and didn't care about the contract. Xuanyuan Hancheng knew that after this year's autumn harvest, the barbarians would attack again.

In his previous life, when his Imperial Father found out, he flew into a rage and personally led the army. His Imperial Father took the Second Prince, who was his younger brother, Xuanyuan Hanqi, with him and won a great victory in one fell swoop.

They directly attacked the barbarians' capital, but he never expected that they would be ambushed on the road. In order to protect his Imperial Father, his younger brother died on the spot.

His Imperial Father was also hit by a stray arrow and his heart was injured.

After returning to the capital, his Imperial Father endured his injuries and passed on the throne to him. Not long after that, he died of illness.

His Imperial Mother suddenly lost her husband and son, two family members. Not long after, she also passed away.

Xuanyuan Hancheng ascended the throne in such a hasty situation. What he had to face was a turbulent country.

Outside, there were the barbarians eyeing him covetously. Inside, there was Prince Li who was full of ambition. In the imperial court, there was also the Xue Clan, who was not easy to deal with.

When Xuanyuan Hancheng first ascended the throne, it could be said that he was beset with difficulties. He spent more than a year destroying the barbarians and avenging his Imperial Father and Imperial Brother.

Afterwards, he began to weaken the Xue family's influence in the imperial court and cultivated his own trusted aides.

In Dali, Xuanyuan Hancheng held the imperial examination to select talents. He thought that he did a good job.

Unfortunately, he neglected his own harem and didn't recognize people clearly. Not only did Xue Caiyu and Xu Xueying cause him to have fewer children.

He also let Xue Caiyu collaborate with Prince Li to arrange for an assassin to assassinate him.

They caused the death of his baby!

And in this life, he would definitely plan well and not let his baby suffer the slightest bit of harm.

As early as thirty years ago, when he was reminiscing about Jia Bao, he had fallen deeply in love with him.

In this life, Xuanyuan Hancheng only wanted Lin Jiabao.

In the fourth year of Yun Tai, the most important thing in this year was that his baby was going to enter the palace. There was still a month until now.

Xuanyuan Hancheng already couldn't wait to see Lin Jiabao. Thinking of this, he was extremely excited and his mood became excited.

He revealed his first smile since his rebirth.

Yuan Fu's voice came from outside the study. "Your Highness Crown Prince, Bi Zhu, who serves Master Xu, requests an audience."

"Let her in." Xuanyuan Hancheng lit the paper he had just written on.

He watched as the ashes fell into the incense burner.

Bi Zhu carried a tray with an exquisite soup bowl on it. After entering, she bowed to Xuanyuan Hancheng and said, "Your Highness Crown Prince, this is the chicken soup that Master Xu personally made for you. Master Xu saw that your complexion wasn't good recently, so he specially made it for you.

Master Xu also said … "

"Alright, leave the soup. You can leave." Xuanyuan Hancheng interrupted Bi Zhu and signaled to Yuan Fu.

Yuan Fu understood and stepped forward to take the tray.

He ordered Bi Zhu to leave. Bi Zhu still wanted to say something.

But when she saw the Crown Prince's gaze on her, her heart turned cold.

His Highness Crown Prince's gaze made her not dare to say anything and she quickly left.

Xuanyuan Hancheng watched Bi Zhu walk out of the door and said to Yuan Fu, "Immediately bring some people to arrest Bi Zhu. Quickly, search her body. Be quiet."

Xuanyuan Hancheng guessed that Bi Zhu had most likely brought medicinal powder with her and poisoned it on the way here.

Because he had always been very strict with what he ate, the rules in the kitchen were the strictest. She wouldn't dare to make a move there.

"Yes."

Yuan Fu thought that Bi Zhu was Master Xu's capable head palace maid. Why did His Highness Crown Prince want to arrest her?

However, he still quickly ran out.

He brought two guards with him to stop Bi Zhu, who had yet to leave the inner courtyard. He had someone knock her unconscious and take her away.

After a while, Yuan Fu returned with a head full of sweat.

He said to Xuanyuan Hancheng, "Your Highness Crown Prince, I found this in Bi Zhu's purse." Yuan Fu presented a small paper bag with some white powder left on it.

"Go to the Imperial Hospital and call Qian Chunrong over." Xuanyuan Hancheng looked at the chicken soup in front of him with a complicated expression.

"Yes." Yuan Fu hurriedly ordered his subordinates to call for Qian Chunrong.

In his previous life, whenever Xu Xueying gave him soup, he would always praise her for her gentleness and thoughtfulness.

Most of the time, he would go to her place. Even if he went to the Yu Clan or the Song Clan, he would eat the soup before going.

Every time he finished drinking the soup, he would feel energized. Little did he know that the soup … sigh …

Qian Chunrong was the son of the Head of the Imperial Hospital. He grew up in a medical family.

He was very talented in medicine and was already working in the Imperial Hospital at a young age.

In his previous life, he had followed him as a military doctor many times. He had excellent medical skills and was very loyal to him.

After a while, Yuan Fu led Qian Chunrong into the inner study.

After that, he dismissed the servants and ordered the imperial bodyguards to stand guard in the courtyard.

Xuanyuan Hancheng said to Qian Chunrong, "Come here and take a look. What is this? Is there this powder in the chicken soup?"

Qian Chunrong walked forward with a serious expression and carefully took the paper bag.

He first smelled it and then used his little finger to touch the remaining powder.

He put it in his mouth and tasted it carefully. He frowned and tasted the chicken soup. In the soup, other than the taste of nourishing herbs, there was also a trace of a special fragrance. It was difficult to detect, but after smelling the smell on the paper bag, he was sure that it was the same smell. This smell was …

"Your Highness Crown Prince, this is powder made from washing flowers.

There is indeed a small amount of washing flowers in the chicken soup. "Qian Chunrong replied.

"Washing flowers?"

Yuan Fu was already covered in cold sweat. He did not expect that Bi Zhu would carry medicinal powder with her. He had a bad feeling when he heard the name.

Looking at the steaming chicken soup on the table, Yuan Fu thought bitterly. Why didn't he test it with his silver needle?

Fortunately, the Crown Prince was wise. Otherwise, he would not be able to drink this chicken soup.

Xuanyuan Hancheng already knew everything, but he still pretended not to know and asked Qian Chunrong, "Tell me, what is this washing flowers? What is it used for?"

"Washing flowers is a type of herbal medicine used to prevent pregnancy. Its medicinal properties are very strong and it is very harmful to women.

Now, it is usually replaced by musk, safflower, and other herbs.

Therefore, very few people use it. Only some low-class brothels still use it. "

Qian Chunrong had read a medical book before. It just so happened that there was a record of washing flowers. The smell recorded in the book was the same as the one he had just tasted. He was very sure.

"What if a man uses this medicine?" Xuanyuan Hancheng continued to ask.

Qian Chunrong sucked in a breath of cold air and replied, "If … if a man uses it, it is very harmful to his children!

Washing flowers have a slight aphrodisiac effect. After using it, it is very harmful to the Yang energy.

If a man uses it and has sex with a woman, it is very difficult to get her pregnant.

Even if a woman is lucky enough to get pregnant, it will have a great impact on the fetus.

After the child is born, if he doesn't die early, he will carry the poison from the mother's womb. He will be weak and sickly. "

Qian Chunrong thought about the situation of the Crown Prince's children in the Eastern Palace. His mind was filled with thoughts. He probably knew something terrible.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness the Crown Prince, this …" Yuan Fu also understood the crux of the matter and was very worried about the Crown Prince.

"Is there a cure for this?"

Yuan Fu anxiously asked Qian Chunrong. This matter was related to the Crown Prince's children, and he felt very guilty.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, don't worry. Although this medicine is very strong, and the poison will remain in the woman's body after having sex with her, it is not harmful to men.

As long as you don't touch this medicine in the future, you will be able to recover after a few months of recuperation.

It will also have no effect on your children in the future. "

Xuanyuan Hancheng nodded with satisfaction. It was only the fourth year of Yuntai, and this matter was discovered early.

Compared to his previous life, the situation was naturally much better. After Yuan Fu heard this, he let out a huge sigh of relief.

"Doctor Qian, I will leave the matter of recuperating my body to you." Xuanyuan Hancheng instructed Qian Chunrong.

"In addition, I will report this matter to Imperial Father and Imperial Mother.

They will definitely summon you to ask about it. If they ask about my physical condition, you will tell them that I need at least two to three years of recuperation to recover.

Do you understand? "

"Yes.

This servant understands. This servant will definitely properly recuperate Your Highness the Crown Prince's body. "

Qian Chunrong admired and respected the Crown Prince's loyalty. Although she had doubts, she didn't think too much about it and agreed. The Crown Prince must have his reasons for doing so.

"Then go back and prepare well." Xuanyuan Hancheng instructed and gave Yuan Fu a look. Yuan Fu understood and respectfully sent Qian Chunrong out.

"This servant will take his leave."

After coming out of the inner study, Yuan Fu secretly stuffed the prepared banknotes into Qian Chunrong's sleeves.

He sternly said to Qian Chunrong, "This is the Crown Prince's gift to you to calm you down. Take it.

You cannot reveal a single word about what happened today to outsiders. "

"Eunuch Yuan, don't worry. Even if I die, I will not reveal a single word."

Qian Chunrong had always trusted the Crown Prince. After today, he learned the Crown Prince's secret.

He had no other choice. As long as he followed the Crown Prince and performed well, he could foresee that his future would be bright.

After Yuan Fu returned, he asked Xuanyuan Hancheng for instructions, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, how should we deal with this Bi Zhu?"

"Secretly lock her up and interrogate her. Let Zheng Rong handle it.

Tell others that Bi Zhu offended me and was beaten to death by me.

After a while, send word that the study is an important place, not a place to be favored. Confine Xu. "Xuanyuan Hancheng instructed Yuan Fu.

"Yes."