"Is it serious now? Why don't we find a clinic to see a doctor first?" Cui Niang held Lan Qin's hand with heartache. She really shouldn't have let Lan Qin go out to buy chestnut cakes.

"No need, Doctor Liang is the best doctor." Lanqin leaned on Cui Niang's shoulder, her pale face and eyes slowly closing.

Nianxue and Xicha immediately went out and explained the situation to the guards outside. They then got off the carriage and sat directly behind the guards. This made the carriage lighter and allowed it to run faster.

Nianxue and Xicha were both unmarried women. At this moment, in order to let Lanqin return to the mansion as soon as possible, they had to suppress their shyness and sit behind the guards. They even had to hold tightly to the waist of the person in front of them because their horses were running very fast.

Two guards spurred their horses on, galloping wildly in front of the carriages, clearing away any obstacles in their path so that the two carriages behind could run smoothly.

Inside the carriage, Cui Niang kept observing Lan Qin's expression and asking her about her feelings little by little.

When Lanqin and the others finally ran back to the mansion, they entered through the side gate near the south courtyard. Lanqin felt a swelling and heaviness in her abdomen, and knew that this was a sign of miscarriage.

The guard who had brought Nianxue returned first, having already prepared a chair at the door. Lanqin, supported by Cui Niang's tea-serving manner, slowly alighted from the carriage and immediately lay down on the chair. Doctor Liang, also waiting at the door, immediately took Lanqin's hand to check her pulse. The chair was carried quickly and steadily by Chen Shou and several hastily summoned servants, directly into the south courtyard.

Si Hua and Lan Qi had already prepared the moxibustion herbs as instructed by Doctor Liang, waiting only for Lan Qin to return. They then began the moxibustion. Although Doctor Liang was a Western doctor, he also understood traditional Chinese medicine, and moxibustion was a relatively good way to protect the pregnancy, achieving the fastest results.

"Lay the concubine flat on the bed and do not move her easily." Doctor Liang quickly took out a white bottle from his medicine box, poured out a few pills, and told Xicha to feed them to Lanqin.

Once the moxibustion on the forehead was ready, Doctor Liang instructed Cui Niang to personally apply moxibustion to Lanqin's abdomen. Because the abdomen would be directly exposed, Doctor Liang could not personally apply the moxibustion, nor could he even watch and direct Cui Niang to do so.

Therefore, Doctor Liang stood behind a screen, speaking to Cui Niang across it. Every step Cui Niang took, she would promptly report to Doctor Liang and await his guidance. Meanwhile, Lanqin, lying in bed, gradually felt the heaviness in her lower abdomen lessen, and the maids also noticed that Lanqin's complexion slowly returned to normal.

But just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside, sounding like Doctor Wu's voice. Cui Niang immediately told Nianxue to go out and see what was going on, making sure he didn't come in and see what was happening.

Nianxue and Xicha hurriedly went out, and Sihua and Lanqi followed and locked the door.

"Reporting to the Madam!" Nianxue and Xicha had just reached the door when they were surprised to see the Madam leading Doctor Wu into the courtyard. Granny Wang, standing nearby, was bewildered and couldn't stop them.

"I heard that Consort encountered misfortune on her way back, but she didn't come to report it to me. I've brought Doctor Wu with me; let him examine Consort immediately," the Princess said solemnly, supporting Lingxiu.

Although she was talking, she didn't stop walking and went straight to Nianxue.

"Your Highness, the concubine is currently being treated by Physician Liang. Please wait here. Physician Liang has instructed that no one is to approach," Nianxue said, quick-wittedly.

The Fujin's long, thick eyelashes darted around, glancing at Nianxue a few times, and she said with a hint of disdain, "The Concubine encountered an accident outside the manor, and the life or death of her unborn child is now unknown. You expect me not to go see the Concubine? If the Fourth Prince returns and blames me, I cannot bear the responsibility. I wonder if Miss Nianxue is willing to take full responsibility for this?"

“I…” Nianxue had always felt a sense of fear towards the Fujin (principal wife). Now that the Fujin had spoken to her, her face immediately turned red, and she felt timid.

"You ill-mannered girl! You've even forgotten how to address yourself as a servant in front of the Princess Consort!" Lingxiu scolded Nianxue, seizing on one of her mistakes.

“This servant acted rashly, please forgive me, Madam. The Consort is currently being treated by Doctor Liang and cannot see anyone. If Madam insists on barging in, I do not know what the consequences will be. What if Master returns and finds out that Madam forced her way into his chambers today and interrupted Doctor Liang’s treatment? Doctor Liang was personally appointed by Master to serve Madam, and he knows Madam’s health very well. Since Madam became pregnant, it has been Doctor Liang who has taken Madam’s pulse and is very clear about Madam’s condition. Now that Doctor Wu has been replaced, I am afraid he may not be able to treat Madam.” Nianxue suppressed her fear and spoke bravely.

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Fujin. She stared at Nianxue for several moments, but ultimately did not continue walking into the house.

"How is the concubine? How exactly did this happen?" the princess asked sternly.

"The concubine has recovered, but she still needs to rest. When she returned, she got out of the carriage to buy chestnut cakes and was jostled by pedestrians on the street." Nianxue didn't understand why the concubine was asking these questions, so she told her the truth.

"What kind of servants are you? How could you let the concubine get out of the carriage to buy chestnut cake?" A fierce glint flashed in the concubine's eyes.

"This servant knows her guilt. Now I only hope that Consort will recover. I will accept my punishment when the time comes," Nianxue said, bowing quickly.

"Lingxiu, slap her! This servant was disrespectful to me first, and now she's failing to properly care for the concubine. She should have been taught a lesson long ago!" the princess suddenly roared.

Nianxue's face paled with fear. Seeing that Lingxiu had indeed come up, Xicha raised her hand and slapped Nianxue across the face.

*Smack!*

A crisp slap echoed clearly in the quiet courtyard.

Xi Cha, standing to the side, had tears welling up in her eyes. She stared blankly as Nian Xue was repeatedly beaten by Ling Xiu, unable to do anything, not even knowing whether she should kneel down and beg for mercy on Nian Xue's behalf. Granny Wang and Chen Shou, standing outside the house, were also filled with righteous indignation, yet helpless.

Inside the room, Lanqin, lying on the bed, heard everything that was happening outside, and a look of displeasure appeared on her face.

"Master, please don't be angry. If Nianxue knew that you had a miscarriage because of her, she would be more heartbroken than if she were beaten to death," Cui Niang said softly while applying moxibustion to Lanqin.