Chapter 105 The Legend of Zhen Huan: An Lingrong 15

Upon hearing this, Consort Cao smiled apologetically and gave the order:

"It was my oversight, Yinxiu. Serve a bowl to all the sisters. Whether you want tea or plum juice, you can choose."

"Yes." Yinxiu curtsied and walked out of the hall.

After the plum juice was served, Consort Shen also abandoned tea and started drinking plum juice, as she had recently developed a fondness for it.

As the group chatted, it became dinner time, so Consort Cao decided to invite everyone to stay for dinner.

During the meal, Consort Shen suddenly felt nauseous.

"What's wrong?" Xin Changzai and the others quickly went to Consort Shen's side.

"The smell of meat makes me feel a little nauseous." Consort Shen simply moved away from the dining table, and felt much more comfortable without the smell of meat.

Consort Cao asked with concern, "How many days have you been feeling nauseous?"

Consort Shen lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, "The weather has been hot lately, and I haven't had any appetite for six or seven days."

Xin Changzai speculated, "Could it be that she's pregnant?"

Consort Cao: "How long has it been since your period came?"

Shen Guiren hesitated to speak, but under urging from the crowd, she replied, "It's already more than half a month late."

With no one eating, An Lingrong felt awkward about touching the food on the table, so she decided to avoid the attention and walked over to Consort Shen, saying:

"Why not find a royal physician to take a look? Whether it's pregnancy or something else, it's just a matter of the imperial physician taking your pulse."

"Indeed." Consort Cao nodded and looked towards the door. "Xiao Weizi, quickly go to the Imperial Hospital and fetch the imperial physician."

"Remember to invite Physician Liu Ben," Consort Shen ordered loudly, clearly showing her extraordinary trust in this physician who was from her hometown.

Upon hearing Liu Ben's name, An Lingrong knew that Consort Shen had once again gone to Jiang Cheng to ask for the fertility-enhancing formula.

It seems that even though Consort Shen didn't wield any power in the palace, Consort Hua still schemed to make her fake a pregnancy.

That makes sense, though. They didn't intend to scheme against her. Consort Shen offered herself up and was on good terms with Consort Wan. It would be strange if Consort Hua didn't take advantage of such a good opportunity.

After Liu Ben came to take her pulse, he indeed learned that she was pregnant.

After obtaining the results, Consort Cao sent someone to inform the Emperor and Empress of the good news.

"Oh dear, we've been so busy with this and that, we haven't even had dinner yet. The two pregnant women can't go hungry," Consort Cao said, tapping her head in annoyance.

"The food is getting cold. The Emperor and Empress will be here soon. Let's have some desserts served first."

Consort Xin glanced at the table of barely touched food and smiled helplessly.

"Alright, have a couple of bites first." Consort Cao quickly instructed Xiangxiu to fetch some snacks.

An Lingrong ate osmanthus cake while waiting for the Emperor's arrival with Consort Qi and the others.

"The Emperor has arrived!" The Emperor and Empress entered the hall one after the other.

"May Your Majesty be blessed, and may the Empress be blessed."

The Emperor quickly helped up the pregnant An Lingrong and Consort Shen.

"Have you not eaten yet?" The Emperor frowned and looked at the plates of pastries on the table.

Consort Shen explained, "I was feeling unwell during the meal. Consort Qi and the others were concerned about me, and by the time they realized it, the food had gone cold, so I ate some snacks first."

"In that case, everyone may disperse and go back for your meal. I will go to Consort Shen's Leisure Moon Pavilion for a while."

The Emperor looked at An Lingrong and said, "Su Peisheng, have someone send Consort Shu back to the Bamboo Courtyard. Bring several lanterns with her, as she may fall because it's dark and she can't see clearly. Don't stay out so late next time."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will definitely go back earlier next time," An Lingrong replied obediently.

The Emperor rose and left with Consort Shen. The crowd bowed respectfully to see him off, saying, "Your Majesty, we respectfully see you off."