After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

The other party replied respectfully, "It's a warm tonic soup to replenish qi and blood. The patient lost too much blood, so my master told me to brew it."

Zhu Yixuan let him in.

Anxiously waiting outside.

About half an hour later, Doctor Zhou and the other two came out.

Zhu Yixuan immediately stepped forward to inquire about Cen Mingzhu's condition.

Dr. Zhou said wearily, "The bleeding has stopped, but there is still lochia coming out. The herbal medicine must be continued for the next few days. We must not agitate the patient's emotions. It is best to let her sleep more so that she can recuperate."

Zhu Yixuan's lips twitched slightly. With Cen Mingzhu's personality, if she knew she had given birth to a daughter, she would cause a huge uproar. How could she possibly remain calm and composed?

"Dr. Zhou, could you prescribe some sedatives to add to her diet, preferably the kind that will make her fall asleep after a short while?"

Dr. Zhou expressed his confusion about the request but did not ask further questions. "There is one, but it will have some adverse effects on the woman's health."

"It's alright. Saving our lives is the priority right now. We can talk about other things later."

Dr. Zhou understood and immediately rewrote the prescription, adding several drowsy medications to it.

The butler saw Doctor Zhou off.

Zhu Yixuan called Xiaoshuang over and asked, "Did you reveal the identity of the eldest young mistress?"

Xiao Shuang shook her head frantically, "This servant has been calling you 'Master' the whole time, but hasn't said much."

Zhu Yixuan waved his hand, dismissing Xiaoshuang, and called over a few of his men, instructing them to keep an eye on Doctor Zhou's clinic.

"Keep an eye on them. If Doctor Zhou and the other two see anyone they shouldn't, come and report it immediately."

Having settled things, Zhu Yixuan stopped worrying about Cen Mingzhu's situation and turned to look at the newborn child, a hint of regret in his eyes, "It's not a son after all!"

The midwife and the female doctor immediately knelt down, pleading, "Please, son-in-law, save our lives!"

They were the ones who concluded that Cen Mingzhu was pregnant with a son. When Cen Mingzhu wakes up, she will probably want to kill them.

Zhu Yixuan shook his head. "I can't save you. If you take the child back to the Cen family, there might be a glimmer of hope."

The two exchanged a glance, gritted their teeth, and nodded, "Thank you for your kindness, young master!"

While Cen Mingzhu was still unconscious, Zhu Yixuan had a carriage prepared and sent the midwife, female doctor, and child away overnight.

When that child returns to the Cen family, it will be the Cen family's turn to have a headache; it has nothing to do with him.

Cen Mingzhu remained unconscious for more than half a month, during which she was in a daze, and after being given medicinal soup, she would fall asleep in a daze.

She had no idea that the child she had risked her life to give birth to had already been given away.

Xiao Shuang brought over the herbal medicine.

Cen Mingzhu frowned as she finished drinking, her face still a little pale, but her spirits had improved considerably. "Where's my son? Bring him here so I can see him." Xiao Shuang swallowed hard, carefully walked out of the room, and brought back a baby boy. "Master, the child is here!"

Cen Mingzhu couldn't wait to lift the swaddling clothes to check the baby. After confirming it was a son, she smiled smugly, "So what if Cen Mingxue became the Second Prince's concubine? I've given birth to a son for the Second Prince! In the future, she'll still have to kneel before me and fawn over me!"

Xiao Shuang hesitated to speak, seeing that Cen Mingzhu had little strength, she quickly took the child away. "Master, the doctor said that you have injured your body during this childbirth and need to recuperate carefully for a year or two. Remember not to get angry, as the child is prone to crying. May I hand him over to the wet nurse?"

Cen Mingzhu waved her hand dismissively. She had just seen the child and didn't feel any blood connection or maternal love. Since the child was disturbing her rest, she would carry him as far away as possible.

Xiao Shuang breathed a sigh of relief and quickly took the child out. Then she went to report to Zhu Yixuan, "Young Master, the eldest young mistress has already seen the child, and she did not suspect anything."

Zhu Yixuan nodded in satisfaction. "Keep lying to her like this. She can't leave that room anyway. Tell the others to keep their mouths shut. If they dare to leak even a word, I'll hold them accountable!"

This method was his idea; it could fool Cen Mingzhu, make Cen Yingfan grateful to him, and he wouldn't have to raise the Second Prince's child—a win-win situation.

After some time, Cen Mingzhu realized that her health had not improved and finally noticed something was wrong, so she asked Xiaoshuang to bring the female doctor.

Xiao Shuang hurriedly replied, "Master, that female doctor was completely useless. She couldn't even protect you on the day you gave birth. It was only after the young master invited a doctor that you and the child were saved. In a fit of anger, the young master drove them all away and handed them over to the Cen family to deal with."

Upon hearing this, Cen Mingzhu didn't ask any more questions, but said irritably, "Then let's find the doctor who treated me before, and have him take a look at my body. Why haven't I improved at all after resting for so long?"

An ordinary woman can get out of bed after her postpartum period, but she has been lying in bed for almost two months and is still so weak!

Xiao Shuang quickly agreed and returned about half an hour later. "Master, I went to find Doctor Zhou, but unfortunately, he went into the mountains to gather herbs. The people at the clinic said that Madam Zhou is not available during this period. The young master's idea is to try not to cause any unnecessary trouble and wait for Doctor Zhou to return before discussing it further."

"Useless thing!" Cen Mingzhu cursed, and after a while she ordered, "Go write a letter to my father and ask him to send me a good doctor. Also, to the Second Prince, remember to have my father inform him of the good news. Just say that he will be happy that I have given birth to an heir!"

Cen Mingzhu was full of anticipation, but little did she know that Cen Yingfan was currently having a headache over the daughter she had given birth to.

In the huge hall, Cen Yingfan paced back and forth restlessly, while the female doctor and midwife knelt there anxiously, holding the child, not daring to breathe.

After an unknown amount of time, Cen Yingfan's voice rang out above them, "Butler, take the child away and look after him carefully. You two stay here and give an answer."

The midwife kowtowed desperately, begging for mercy. "Master, we served the young lady carefully as you instructed. She asked us whether she was carrying a daughter or a son. If we said a daughter, she would get angry. We had no choice but to tell her that she was carrying a son."

The young lady's childbirth was difficult; if we had known it was a girl, I fear she wouldn't have been able to bear it. Therefore, my husband and I had no choice but to secretly bring the child back and ask for your decision, sir.

Cen Yingfan's face darkened. "According to the two of you, the young lady still doesn't know she has given birth to a son or a daughter?"

The two nodded nervously.

Cen Yingfan's forehead veins bulged.

The female doctor hurriedly took out a letter from her bosom. "Master, this is from your son-in-law."

"Hurry up and present it!" Cen Yingfan was furious. After reading the letter, his face turned pale and then red. After a while, he let out a long sigh and burned the letter on the spot.

Cen Yingfan ordered the midwife and female doctor to leave, and then called the steward in, "Go to the Second Prince's residence and find Mingxue. I have something to discuss with her."

The Second Prince brought only one woman, Cen Mingxue, with him to the border. Although she was a concubine, she still held some status here. (End of Chapter)