Chen Yuwei looked at the familiar face so close to her, her mind still a little dazed as she opened her eyes.

Summer lotus?

"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Realizing what had happened, Chen Yuwei shook her head and, with Xia He's help, slowly sat up from the couch.

Xia He knew that waking her mistress at this time was inappropriate, but there was an urgent matter at Jingren Palace, and as the principal consort, her mistress had no choice but to go.

With her head bowed, Xia He quietly revealed the details of Jingren Palace, and also mentioned the Empress Dowager and the Empress.

Chen Yuwei: ...

Chen Yuwei reached out and pinched the bridge of her nose. She hadn't slept well, and her emotions were fluctuating. The restlessness welling up inside her was something she couldn't suppress.

Taking a deep breath and trying to calm herself, Chen Yuwei waved her hand and said, "Help me get ready, we'll go to Jingren Palace right away."

She can't seem to find a single day of peace; isn't the Empress's desire to take action a bit too hasty?

As she sat down in front of the dressing table, Chen Yuwei faced the bronze mirror, her confused gaze gradually clearing.

"Whether Xia He, Consort Jin, and Noble Lady Yi's babies are male or female, the imperial physicians have not yet made a definitive conclusion."

At least the information she received indicated that Consort Jin and Noble Lady Yi were having difficulty conceiving, and their pulses were fluctuating, making it difficult for the imperial physicians to accurately diagnose their pregnancies and thus they were hesitant to announce the results.

What if I'm wrong?

Who would dare offend the Empress Dowager at this time, knowing that she was desperately hoping for a prince?

First they give you hope, then the final blow brings despair—the scene is too beautiful to imagine.

Xia He nodded, her hands moving without stopping, and Chen Yuwei's originally disheveled hair was instantly smoothed out. "It's like this, the imperial physicians said that the probability of a boy or a girl is inaccurate, and Consort Jin's belly may be carrying a boy."

Chen Yuwei chuckled softly, causing a few strands of her hair to sway and float.

"Didn't we just say that Consort Jin and Noble Lady Yi fell together and fainted?"

"It's possible that the possibility of Consort Jin's pregnancy will become impossible."

The matter was clearly aimed at Consort Jin; it was more likely that Consort Yi's child was a princess.

Everyone knows that Empress Niohuru had bet on three men, and all she needed was to give birth to a prince.

Niohuru and the Empress Dowager didn't care who the father was; all they cared about was the outcome.

Unfortunately, these three are really disappointing. With this incident, it's uncertain whether Consort Jin and Noble Lady Yi can handle it smoothly.

Xia He continued to fix Chen Yuwei's makeup and hair. Some rouge and powder were definitely not allowed, but certain balms and gels that could improve her complexion could be used appropriately.

After a flurry of activity, Chen Yuwei changed into a new outfit before taking a sedan chair to Jingren Palace.

At this time, the situation at Jingren Palace was better than that at Yongshou Palace, probably because they had taken precautions in advance. When Chen Yuwei entered, she saw the palace servants coming and going, all of them well-trained and without any panic on their faces.

Oh ho, it seems that Consort Jin and Noble Lady Yi are in pretty good health.

At least for now, there has been no miscarriage, because although the atmosphere in Jingren Palace is heavy, it is not oppressive.

Tsk tsk, interesting, really interesting.

With a glance, Chen Yuwei gestured for Xia He to help her into the hall. She reached out and touched the jade-colored necklace that hung down, then took light steps, her movements as graceful as a gentle breeze.

"Greetings, Consort Xi"

Consort Xi

"Consort Gao, Consort Xian"

"My dear sisters, please don't stand on ceremony."

"..."

"Am I late? Where are the Empress Dowager and the Empress? Consort Jin and Noble Lady Yi are also not here."

Turning around and retreating to the outer edge of the crowd, Chen Yuwei picked out the easy-going Keliyete Shuying and asked her with a smile.

"Your Majesty has arrived at just the right time. Consort Jin and Noble Lady Yi have been diagnosed by the imperial physician as being out of danger. The Empress Dowager and the Empress are still in the side hall, and they are all very happy."

Keliye Teshuying turned her head to the side, held a handkerchief to her lips, and spoke softly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuwei's eyes sparkled. "Escaped danger? Isn't that a bit too fast?"

From the time she received the news to the time she arrived at Jingren Palace, it took her no more than an hour.

Moreover, the pregnant woman fell at a crucial time, almost six months into her pregnancy; how could she possibly escape danger?

If it weren't for Keliyete Shuying, the famously honest woman in the harem, Chen Yuwei would have suspected that this person had ulterior motives.

Keliyete Shuying: ...

Keliyete Shuying clearly realized the flaw in her words. She pursed her lips and glanced at the crowded inner room. "Your Highness, Consort Shu, you may not know this, but although Consort Jin and Noble Lady Yi fell, they had maids cushioning their fall."

So the actual impact wasn't significant, at least not as severe as they had imagined.

Chen Yuwei heard a different version of the scene than Xia He described.

However, Chen Yuwei certainly wouldn't suspect that Xia He was deliberately spreading lies.

It can only be said that there are things Xia He doesn't know, or that Jingren Palace has deceived everyone.

"Where is the bloodstain on the ground?"

Chen Yuwei continued to ask questions, which were also related to Consort Jin and Noble Lady Yi.

Keliyete Shuying had a hard time explaining, "It was because the palace maid next to me had her period and it just so happened to be there."

Chen Yuwei: ...

Well, it turns out that the message Xia Heba sent was all fake.

Putting aside Chen Yuwei's situation, Xia He, who was standing behind Chen Yuwei, had already changed her expression drastically.

Xia He sent over the message to Xia Yu, along with the spies and eunuchs stationed in Jingren Palace, and presented them with her list of suspects. She felt that she would have to question them thoroughly when she returned to the palace.

This is unbelievable. I've seen outrageous things, but I've never seen anything this outrageous.

The situation reversed completely, and Chen Yuwei experienced the feeling of being slapped in the face once again.

hiss

To be honest, it hurts quite a bit.

Behind her, Xia He apologized to Chen Yuwei with a guilty look on her face. It was all her fault for not asking around properly and for not confirming the accuracy of the information.

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