Nanny Song responded and left, but as soon as she walked out of the door, she ran into Fan Li, the deputy envoy of the Imperial Observatory.

"Meet Deputy Envoy Fan."

Fan Li bowed to Nanny Song and said, "You're welcome, Nanny."

"How come Deputy Envoy Fan has time to come here at this hour?"

"I have important astronomical information to report to the Queen Mother. I would like to ask Aunt to pass it on for me."

Nanny Song narrowed her eyes. "If that's the case, why don't you meet the envoy, Lord Dugu?"

"I am ill and cannot come."

"The Emperor is ill, and the Empress Dowager was about to send this servant to fetch Lord Dugu. Since the Deputy Envoy has arrived, please come in."

"Thank you, Mammy."

Just as Fan Li was about to go in, he heard hurried footsteps behind him. It turned out that the concubines from various palaces had heard that the emperor was ill and had all come to the Zichen Palace to visit him.

Fu Qianyu got out of the sedan chair and saw Fan Li standing beside her.

Lingyun asked quietly, "Your Majesty, the Emperor is ill, why are people from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau here?"

"The Emperor suddenly fainted, the Imperial Hospital was helpless, and the Empress Dowager was averse to the idea of ​​ghosts and gods, so it was reasonable to ask the Imperial Astronomical Observatory for help."

The Queen Mother was already worried about Zhao Yuancheng, and when she saw everyone coming, her expression became even uglier. "Why are you all here?"

The imperial concubine stepped forward and replied, "We heard that the emperor was unwell. We are extremely worried and can no longer sit still. May I ask the Empress Dowager, how is the emperor's health?"

The Queen said in a deep voice, "The Emperor suddenly fell ill, and the Imperial Hospital was helpless, so Mother asked the Imperial Observatory to take a look."

While they were talking, Nanny Song also walked in.

"Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, Deputy Envoy Fan of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau has arrived."

"Let him in."

The Queen Mother was helped to sit down, and Fan Li stepped forward and knelt to greet her. "Your humble servant greets the Queen Mother, the Empress, and all the ladies and gentlemen."

"Get up," the Queen Mother said worriedly, "Deputy Envoy Fan, I summoned you here to inquire about the Emperor's condition."

"Your Majesty, this is precisely why I've come."

Fan Li's expression was solemn. "I observed the celestial phenomena tonight and found that the Eastern Tail Star was shining brightly, and it was even showing signs of overturning the Purple Star. This is a very ominous sign."

Hearing this, the Queen tensed up. "Purple Star is the Emperor Star. What does your Excellency mean?"

"Your Majesty, the Eastern Tail represents the heir to the throne. I infer that two heirs will be born in the palace in March next year, and one of them will be the son of Lord Ke. He must not be allowed to stay."

Hearing this, Fu Qianyu's face suddenly turned as cold as frost. She subconsciously touched her belly, and at this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on her.

"What nonsense!"

The Queen Mother slammed the table and scolded, "The heir to the throne is noble, and father and son are connected by blood. How could he be in conflict with the Emperor?"

"I dare not lie." Fan Li prostrated himself, kowtowed profusely, "If it weren't for the conflict, how could the emperor, who was in good health, suddenly faint?"

The Queen Mother was extremely upset. She twirled the Buddhist beads in her hand faster and faster, but she never uttered a word.

The Queen asked coldly, "Based on what you have seen, how can we interpret this celestial phenomenon?"

Fan Li gritted his teeth and said, "Since the father and son are in conflict, then as long as the heir dies, the heavenly sign will naturally be broken."

The Imperial Concubine was stunned by these words, "Are you trying to abort the dragon fetus in Concubine Yi's belly early?"

"Your Majesty is wise."

"Ridiculous," the Queen said gravely. "Concubine Yi is seven months pregnant. If she were to force an abortion now, not only would she not have an heir, but she herself would probably die. As the Deputy Envoy, don't you have any other options?"

"This is destiny, and it cannot be reversed."

Xi Zhaoyi knelt on the ground and said solemnly, "Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, I believe that the Emperor is the ruler of a country. He can have another heir, but there is only one Emperor. Although the celestial phenomena cannot be fully trusted, it is better to believe it than not to believe it."

The Zichen Palace was terrifyingly quiet. Fu Qianyu felt as if she was falling into an abyss. She clenched her fists tightly, trying to use the pain to force herself to stay awake.

"Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, as long as the Emperor is healthy, even if you kill me right now, I will have no complaints. However, I believe that the celestial phenomena are changing rapidly..."

"Sister Yifei, are you kidding me about the life of the Emperor and the well-being of Dajing?"

Before Fu Xiyu could finish her words, Xi Zhaoyi interrupted her with a snarl, saying coldly, "The celestial phenomena are ever-changing. You and I are only mortals, how can we predict when they will change? As a concubine, as long as the emperor is healthy, what does your own body matter to you? Or would you rather watch Dajing fall into deep trouble than give up the wealth and glory this child would bring you?"

Ling Yun was furious. "Empress Zhaoyi, please be careful with your words. When has my Empress ever said such a thing?"

Xi Zhaoyi chuckled, "Yes, everyone in the palace knows that the Emperor's favorite is Sister Yifei. Even Sister Yifei herself said that as long as the Emperor is healthy, she would even give up her own life."

The room was quiet, and Fu Qianyu looked at Xi Zhaoyi with burning eyes.

At this time, Hui Cairen, who was sitting at the very end, spoke awkwardly, but was glared at by the imperial concubine who was sitting at the very front.

Hui Cairen shrank back, but still spoke her mind frankly, "Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, this matter is of no small importance. Even if Concubine Yi wants to abort the baby, the Imperial Hospital must prepare the medicine to induce labor. The Emperor has always doted on the Empress. If the Empress really endangers her life over this matter, I am afraid the Emperor will be heartbroken when he wakes up."

"Ms. Huicai is right. This matter is of great importance and requires careful discussion." The Queen Mother's heavy gaze fell on Fu Qianyu again. "You should go back first. I have my own plan for this matter."

Since the Empress Dowager had spoken, Fu Qianyu naturally did not want to stay any longer. She knelt down to pay her respects and then left the Zichen Palace.

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