A few days later

In the room of Consort Niu in Jingyang Palace, various harmful substances such as safflower, musk, and oleander were suddenly discovered, but fortunately Consort Duan discovered them in time.

Although Niu Changzai was frightened, the dragon fetus was unharmed.

Consort Duan stormed into Yikun Palace and reported to Xu Lejin in a stern voice.

Xu Lejin's face darkened, and she said coldly, "How dare you plot against the imperial heir! Consort Duan, take this letter from me to Chuxiu Palace and Yanxi Palace, and ask Consort Wen and Consort Hui to thoroughly investigate this matter."

"Although Consort Niu comes from a humble background, the child in her womb is of the Emperor's blood. This concerns the imperial heir, and we must get to the bottom of this."

Consort Duan nodded in agreement.

After a moment's hesitation, Consort Duan lowered her voice and said, "Your Majesty, I've been thinking, the medicine for harming the fetus in Consort Niu's room is something that ordinary concubines in the palace cannot get into without anyone noticing."

"In most cases, the people behind it are Consort Wen and Consort Hui."

Xu Lejin nodded slightly, glancing at Consort Duan with an ambiguous expression.

"What you say makes sense, but without evidence, you can't just accuse Consort Wen and Consort Hui. Consort Niu is of low rank and humble origins. Even though she is carrying the emperor's child, the emperor and the empress dowager don't seem to care much about her, even if..."

"Even if it really was Consort Wen or Consort Hui who did it, for the sake of the Niohuru family and the Second Prince, they will make a big deal out of it and let it go."

With a soft sigh, Xu Lejin fell into deep thought.

After a long while, Xu Lejin said slowly, "Now, all we can do is try our best to protect Niu Changzai and the dragon fetus in her womb, and ensure the safety of the dragon fetus."

"yes."

Consort Duan responded and left Yikun Palace.

Ru Hua lowered her head, considering her words carefully. She lowered her voice and spoke softly, "Your Majesty, this servant doesn't understand why Your Majesty values ​​Consort Niu's unborn child so much. Consort Niu..."

Xu Lejin smiled.

"His Majesty has few sons, and every concubine in the harem who becomes pregnant is a joyous occasion. If Consort Niu is lucky enough to give birth to a prince, it will be a great help to Yin Chu in the future."

"After all, Consort Niu was from Consort Duan's palace, and Consort Duan was dependent on me."

Ru Hua suddenly understood and respectfully said, "Your Majesty is truly insightful! This servant understands!"

Three days later

After Kangxi rested in Xu Lejin's palace and they made love, his gaze fell on Xu Lejin's flat stomach, and he said in a deep voice, "I have been trying quite hard these days, so why has my beloved concubine not yet conceived?"

"emperor,"

Xu Lejin gave a coquettish laugh, blushed, and lowered her head.

She had just given birth to Yin Chu and Yu Lu Dai a year ago, and Kangxi was already urging her to have another child?

Of all the concubines in the palace, she had the most children. If she were to have another child…

Although she is healthy and as strong as someone who has never given birth, she really doesn't want to have any more children.

Emperor Kangxi sighed softly, his expression serious as he looked at Xu Lejin, and said, "I know that my beloved consort has been taking contraceptives. Now, Yin Chu and Yu Lu Dai are both over one year old."

"My beloved concubine should consider stopping her medication, recuperating for a while, and then trying to conceive again."

Xu Lejin was stunned, and lowered her head, not daring to look directly at Kangxi.

Kangxi looked at Xu Lejin with affection and spoke softly, "Yinling and Wunaxi have gone to cultivate in the heavens. Yinchu is still young and will need his brothers' help in the future."

"Does my meaning make sense to you, my beloved consort?"

Looking up in surprise, Xu Lejin asked in astonishment, "Does Your Majesty mean...?"

Realizing what had happened, Xu Lejin quickly got up and knelt down.

"Your Majesty, all I wish for is for Yin Chu to grow up safely. I come from a humble background, and Yin Chu... Yin Chu dares not even dream of such a thing."

Speechless, Xu Lejin was filled with shock and fear.

Emperor Kangxi laughed heartily.

Two weeks later

On this day, Xu Lejin was in Yikun Palace, her eyes filled with affection as she watched Yin Chu and Yu Ludai laughing happily under the teasing of their older sisters.

At this time

Qingtan hurried into the hall, her face grave. She reported in a low voice, "Your Majesty, news has come from Consort Lan's palace in Xianfu Palace that she started bleeding this morning, and the bleeding won't stop."

"Is Consort Lan bleeding?"

Xu Lejin paused for a moment, then realized something.

Spotting?

In other words, Consort Lan became pregnant, but without the knowledge of anyone in the palace, she experienced miscarriage and started bleeding.

After instructing Nongying and Liuying to stay at Yikun Palace to take care of the princess and princes, Xu Lejin hurriedly took Ruhua and Qingtan and headed towards Xianfu Palace.

Xianfu Palace

The atmosphere was heavy; Consort Wen was already seated here!

Xu Lejin arrived a short while later, Consort Hui also arrived late.

Upon entering Xianfu Palace, Consort Hui immediately inquired, "Why is Consort Lan suddenly bleeding? Could it be...?"

Consort Hui glanced at Xu Lejin and Consort Wen, then lowered her head to consider.

After a moment, Consort Hui said softly, "Last night, it was Consort Lan who served His Majesty. Could it be that Consort Lan, unknowingly, was too rough while serving His Majesty last night, injuring the baby in her womb?"

Xu Lejin looked surprised.

Consort Wen lowered her head, but a hint of schadenfreude flashed quickly in her eyes.

Every second, every hour later

The imperial physician emerged from Consort Lan's room dejectedly, knelt down with a thud, and said with a pale face, "Your Highness, Consort Wen, Consort Hui, please forgive me. This humble servant is incompetent and failed to protect the imperial fetus in Consort Lan's womb."

Xu Lejin staggered, but fortunately Ru Hua caught her just in time!

Consort Wen spoke in a deep voice, "How could Consort Lan have suddenly miscarried when she was perfectly fine?"

The imperial physician sighed and glanced up at Xu Lejin.

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