jdhmnovel Chapter 253 The Queen is Infertile?
Chapter 253 The Queen is Infertile?
He Yunshu's gaze slowly shifted from Cen Jiexiao's face to a nearby teacup. The exquisitely crafted blue and white porcelain cup was half-filled with tea. The lingering aroma of tea could do nothing to alleviate the turmoil in He Yunshu's heart. She sighed softly, as if making a decision, and then slowly stood up. Her movements were graceful and calm, carrying an air of authority without anger.
Cen Jiexiao kept her head down, her eyes fixed on her nose, her nose focused on her heart, not daring to look up at He Yunshu. After she felt the gaze above her head move away, she raised her head slightly, secretly observing He Yunshu's actions from the corner of her eye. Seeing He Yunshu stand up, she quickly followed suit, almost tripping over the hasty action. Fortunately, she managed to hold onto the table in time to steady herself.
He Yunshu took in Cen Jiexiao's embarrassment, but said nothing. He simply returned his gaze to Cen Jiexiao's face. His eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, seemingly able to see through any disguise and strike directly into the heart. Cen Jiexiao felt uneasy under his gaze, but she didn't dare to avoid it. She could only bite the bullet and stare into He Yunshu's eyes.
"Dean Cen, I came here today to ask you for a favor!" He Yunshu's voice was cold and majestic, with an unquestionable sense of oppression.
He Yunshu's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Cen Jiexiao's ears, leaving her mind blank. All sorts of speculations surged in like a tide, impacting her thoughts.
Nervous? Excited? Or maybe even terrified?
Who was He Yunshu? She was the current empress, second only to the emperor, holding the power of life and death. What could she possibly want from him? Was it about Zhaoyin Academy? Or Chen Zigui? Or perhaps…
For a moment, all kinds of speculations spun rapidly in Cen Jiexiao's mind. Her palms were slightly sweating, her breathing became a little rapid, and her heart was pounding as if it was about to jump out of her chest.
Before Sister Cen Xiao could figure out what was going on, He Yunshu continued, "I come from a military family. I'm the daughter of the great general He Zhenting. I've practiced martial arts since childhood, and at the age of fifteen, I followed my father on his campaigns. I did this to expand the territory of the Great Zhou, and also to keep a promise made by His Majesty, who was once a prince!"
He Yunshu's voice was clear and melodious, like pearls falling on a jade plate, carrying a heroic spirit that formed a sharp contrast with her delicate face. Cen Jiexiao was secretly surprised. This Empress was indeed no simple character. She was as capable as any man. No wonder she was favored by the current emperor.
"If it weren't for the emperor's deep love for me and his insistence on making me the queen against all odds, I would probably still be leading troops and fighting on the battlefield!" There was a hint of pride in He Yunshu's tone, and a hint of regret. It seemed that she was quite upset about not being able to go into the battlefield to kill the enemy that year.
Cen Jiexiao secretly complained in her heart, "Empress, oh Empress, you really like to increase the difficulty of the challenge for yourself. Instead of enjoying the glory and wealth, and practicing literature and painting, you insist on wielding swords and guns, and going to the battlefield to kill the enemy. If you were to return to the modern era, you would be an extremely powerful existence!" At the same time, she had to pretend to listen carefully and empathize, nodding and agreeing frequently, "Empress, you are as capable as any man, and I admire you very much!"
"Dean Cen, you are too kind. It's a pity that I have all the martial arts skills but cannot even protect my own child!" He Yunshu waved his hand and interrupted Cen Jiexiao's words. His tone suddenly became low, as if covered by a shadow.
"Child?" Cen Jiexiao's heart trembled. Could something have happened to the Queen's child? She asked cautiously, "I wonder what the Queen is referring to..."
"Oh...it's all in the past!" He Yunshu sighed, tears welling up in the corners of his eyes.
"It has been eight years since I married the emperor, but I have no children." He Yunshu paused, with a barely perceptible bitterness in his tone.
Cen Jiexiao's heart was shocked. So this was why the Queen had specifically mentioned her origins today, to pave the way for this matter! She thought to herself, but she didn't dare to neglect it. She just listened quietly, waiting for He Yunshu's next words.
"I see." She responded softly, indicating that she understood the Queen's feelings.
"Over the years, I have sought out famous doctors and tried countless folk remedies, but there has been no improvement." He Yunshu's voice became low, and his tone was full of helplessness and bitterness, which made people feel pity.
"Even the emperor advised me to give up, saying that even if I had no children, he would still dote on me and I would always be the queen of the Great Zhou!" He Yunshu's voice trembled slightly. She obviously remembered the emperor's promise to her, and a touch of emotion flashed in her eyes.
"But the more this happens, the more guilty I feel. I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but I can't accept this!" He Yunshu suddenly raised his head, and the tears in his eyes instantly turned into burning anger, exuding a terrifying aura.
"I am the daughter of the He family and the queen of the Great Zhou. How can I not have any offspring?" She clenched her fists tightly, her tone firm, as if challenging fate.
Cen Jiexiao was startled by He Yunshu's sudden outburst. She had never seen the queen so emotional before. For a moment, she didn't know how to respond. She could only stare at her blankly, not daring to make a sound.
"I came to see Dean Cen today to ask you to help me figure out what's going on. There are many talented people in Zhaoyin Academy. Can you help me solve this big problem?" He Yunshu stared at Cen Jiexiao closely, his eyes full of expectation and desire, like a drowning man grabbing a life-saving straw, desperately wanting help.
"Your Majesty, I, your servant..." Cen Jiexiao was a little embarrassed. As a modern person, she knew nothing about ancient medicine. How could she possibly understand the Empress's problem? Moreover, infertility was a problem that had not yet been completely overcome in modern times.
"Dean Cen, I know you are an extraordinary woman. You must have a way, right?" He Yunshu held Cen Jiexiao's hand tightly as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw, her eyes full of pleading, and her tone with a hint of trembling that was difficult to conceal.
Cen Jiexiao was a little overwhelmed by He Yunshu's sudden action. She wanted to pull her hand back, but He Yunshu held it even tighter.
"Empress, please calm down first. I really understand how you feel!" Cen Jiexiao comforted softly, trying to calm He Yunshu down.
"Calm down? I've been calm for a long time! For eight years. Do you know how I got through these eight years?" He Yunshu stood up suddenly, shook off Cen Jiexiao's hand, and shouted in grief and anger.
He Yunshu's voice was filled with long-suppressed pain and despair, echoing in the empty backyard, like a sharp blade, piercing Cen Jiexiao's heart.