Chapter 15

◎Contraceptive Decoction◎

Jiang He didn't say anything after hearing Yuan Ge's report.

She knew almost all the doctors that her father usually used, so it wouldn't be difficult for her to tamper with the medicine and replace the tonic with a contraceptive soup.

However, to prevent any mistakes, Jiang He decided to go there herself.

She left in a hurry last night, and even if she could have stayed overnight at the concubine's place, she probably wouldn't have.

Although Xue Lingyu is now his concubine, this concubine is destined to be somewhat different. She is temporarily unable to let go of the past. Since she has come, she will take good care of her in the backyard for the time being.

Yesterday's pleasure left Xue Lingyu with aches and pains, and many red marks on her skin. Jiang He has become cold and aloof, not like someone who would care about others. He has no sense of propriety, and for him, lovemaking is nothing but a painful experience.

The thought that if he didn't get pregnant this time, he would have to go through this several more times made Xue Lingyu a little scared.

As soon as he got up, several servants came in to clean the bedding, replacing the bloodstained handkerchief and sheets with new ones. Then a round-faced servant bowed to him, her eyes and brows looking very pleasing. "Young Master Xue, my name is Yang Le. I was sent by my master to serve you. Please feel free to tell me if you need anything."

Xue Lingyu nodded, his head still a little dizzy, and asked, "Yang Le, what time is it now?"

Yang Le glanced outside and answered truthfully, "It's just past Chen Shi (7-9 AM). Young Master Xue, would you like to get up and pay your respects to the Lord?"

Logically, concubines should get up early to pay their respects to the wife's husband. However, Jiang He has not yet married a husband, and since her father is the head of the Jiang family, she only needs to pay her respects to him.

Having entered the palace as a concubine, she learned all the rules and regulations. She was determined not to give anyone cause for gossip on the first day. Even though Xue Lingyu was feeling unwell, she insisted on getting up, washing up, and tidying herself before heading to the main courtyard.

Jiang's father had slept late yesterday because of Jiang He's matter, and he didn't have much energy this morning. He only gave Xue Lingyu a proper look when he saw her appear right under his nose.

Jiang's father was helped to sit in the main seat by Ruiming, and Xue Lingyu knelt below to perform the etiquette befitting a concubine.

Even as a concubine, he didn't like clothes that were too bright. However, the clothes from the Xue family were not suitable for his status, and the new clothes made by the Jiang family were all colorful. He resisted them from the bottom of his heart. After a long time of searching, he finally chose a scarlet dress, which at first glance was no different from yesterday's wedding dress.

Xue Lingyu's skin has always been good, her face so tender it looks like you could pinch water out of it. She doesn't need elaborate makeup to be outstanding. With the addition of Chu Chengze Lu, she has a more mature charm. Jiang's father nodded slightly when he saw her.

"Now that you've entered the Jiang family, you're a member of the Jiang family. From now on, just take good care of He'er and help the Jiang family have more children. The rest is not your concern."

Ruiming stood expressionless beside Jiang's father, not looking at Xue Lingyu.

Xue Lingyu's father's words were meant to warn him; Ruiming must have reported his desire to see his mother yesterday to his father.

Jiang's concubine is no longer allowed to concern herself with the Xue family's affairs. He pursed his lips, lowered his gaze, and said, "Yes, I understand."

Seeing that he was quite well-behaved, Jiang's father didn't keep him any longer. Before leaving, he said, "I have a doctor here with excellent medical skills. He will go back with you later and prescribe a nourishing prescription suitable for your body so that you can get pregnant soon."

The doctor's surname is Ji. She is the resident doctor of the clinic under the Jiang family. Her medical skills are well-known. Many couples who have been unable to have children have succeeded after obtaining her prescriptions. Even Xue Lingyu has heard of Doctor Ji's reputation.

It remains to be seen whether this doctor, who sounds to be highly skilled, can actually help him.

Xue Lingyu couldn't help but touch her lower abdomen, thinking how wonderful it would be if she could find out today whether she was pregnant or not.

He got distracted while thinking and didn't look carefully at the road ahead. He didn't avoid the stones on the ground and fell forward.

There was no time for Xue Lingyu to think. He instinctively covered his stomach and closed his eyes, praying that he would fall less hard.

Time seemed to pass by too slowly. Without the expected pain, Xue Lingyu slowly opened her eyes and saw a face that seemed to be filled with anger. Xue Lingyu was almost frightened.

Jiang He grabbed his hand, then let go, looking at his hand covering his stomach, her voice unreadable, "Why are you protecting your stomach instead of your face?"

Seeing Jiang He staring at her, Xue Lingyu silently withdrew her hand. "It's...it's nothing."

Seeing that he was unwilling to talk, Jiang He kept a straight face and did not press him further, but a question remained in her mind.

Once inside the room, Jiang He watched as Doctor Ji took Xue Lingyu's pulse.

Doctor Ji withdrew his hand and said to Jiang He, "Miss, Young Master Xue's health is not seriously affected. He is just a little weak due to overwork. A few doses of medicine to replenish his qi and blood will help him recover. In time, we will surely have good news."

Jiang He nodded in acknowledgment: "Thank you for your trouble, Doctor Ji."

Upon hearing this, Xue Lingyu breathed a sigh of relief. There was nothing wrong with his health, and it was only a matter of time before he became pregnant.

However, he hesitated to speak, feeling ashamed to say it with Jiang He present, yet he was also extremely anxious.

Doctor Ji noticed his doubt and took the initiative to ask, "Does Young Master Xue have any further questions?"

Jiang He also looked over. Xue Lingyu slowly exhaled, feeling her face extremely hot. "Dr. Ji, how long will it take to diagnose whether I am pregnant?"

"Usually it takes a month, but if the pregnancy is stable, the slippery pulse can be detected in half a month," Doctor Ji answered truthfully.

Xue Lingyu was somewhat disappointed. He had hoped that the doctor could diagnose whether he was pregnant today, since they had been intimate yesterday and he had used those methods to increase his fertility.

A flicker of disappointment crossed his eyes. "Thank you."

Doctor Ji immediately wrote out several prescriptions, which Jiang He reviewed first. After a quick glance, Jiang He confirmed that they were all good medicines for replenishing qi and blood before handing them over to Yang Le, a maidservant of Xue Lingyu, to cook.

Yang Le was a second-class servant by Jiang's father's side. He was quick-witted and reliable. After he saw Doctor Ji out, only Jiang He and Xue Lingyu remained in the room.

Jiang He had just noticed the disappointment in Xue Lingyu's eyes. He seemed to value pregnancy very much and was even a little anxious to have a child.

Xue Lingyu didn't know how to face Jiang He. His behavior just now was a bit too hasty, and it might even arouse Jiang He's suspicion.

Xue Lingyu tentatively reached out to hold Jiang He's hand. Her fingers were not as well-maintained as those of scions of noble families; instead, they had calluses from years of using an abacus, which were completely different from his delicate skin and might even hurt him.

Jiang He did not resist, but just as he touched a scar, Jiang He suddenly pulled his hand away.

Jiang He seemed completely unmoved by his act, turning around and calmly saying, "I'll come back tonight."

Watching Jiang He's departing figure, Xue Lingyu was puzzled. He did not know that Jiang He's hand had been injured before. The scar was not shallow to the touch, and it was located at the base of the thumb. If it were any deeper, wouldn't he be unable to use the abacus?

Back at Liushui Xiaozhu, Yuange brought it up, which reminded Jiang He of this matter.

"Miss, shall we replace Young Master Xue's tonic with a contraceptive soup?"

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[So... so female-dominated novels are just about swapping the genders of real men and women? Everything else, from the setting to the plot, is the same as regular romance novels, like only the weaker party suffers after the first time. Isn't this so-called female-dominated system just like a male-dominated one?]

[The male protagonist calling himself a concubine is such a satisfying story]

[They're giving us contraceptive potion right after our wedding night!]

[Is your understanding of sweet romance novels so different from mine? Waaaaah =_=]

[Let's get sweet!]

Why hasn't there been an update yet? Am I not updating today?

[I hope it's a bit angsty, hahaha]

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[Keep it up! Keep it up!]

So pitiful 555

【Ahhh, we've tied it】

I think I watched it, but I also think I didn't QAQ

[When will the author go VIP and start updating 10,000 chapters a day? Looking forward to it!]

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