Sheng Xiyan took out a velvet bag and presented it with both hands, "My Lady, this is what my mother-in-law asked me to bring to you."

The aunt in charge took the velvet bag, but Concubine Shu did not open it to look.

Perhaps she was thinking of her younger brother Qi Yan, she became emotional, her eyes turned red, and she picked up a handkerchief to wipe her tears.

"Why is Ah Yan so unlucky..."

Sheng Xiyan was also sad. She could understand that Concubine Shu loved her brother. "Don't be sad, Your Majesty. Yan Lang admires his elder sister and he doesn't want you to be sad."

Concubine Shu suppressed some of her emotions and said, "Fortunately, there is still a bloodline left."

Sheng Xiyan heard the conversation about the child and continued, "With Jiang Jiang's bloodline, Yan Lang will be at peace in the afterlife... However, there's a rumor in the palace recently that has me worried."

"Oh, what is it?"

Sheng Xiyan knelt down and said, "The Crown Prince's Consort wants to take Jiang Jiang away to raise him. Please, elder sister, make the decision for Yan Lang."

I specifically mentioned that it was a banquet for Qi, trying to make Concubine Shu be more fair.

"Why is the Crown Princess like this?"

"Because I heard that the prince is not in good health."

Concubine Shu reacted after a long pause, then said calmly, "The Crown Prince's Concubine wants to register Jiang Jiang under their name so that Jiang Jiang can inherit the title in the future. Isn't this a good thing? What do you want me to do?"

You won't feel pain unless the board hits you. Sheng Xiyan had already anticipated Concubine Shu's reaction.

"Even if I marry into the name of the Crown Prince, will I still be Yan Lang's bloodline? Big sister, please help Yan Lang preserve his bloodline."

But Concubine Shu didn't say anything else, so Sheng Xiyan could only use a roundabout way.

"Your Majesty, I heard from my mother-in-law that you have a bit of uterine coldness. Acupuncture and moxibustion can increase blood circulation around the uterus and improve the uterine coldness. I happen to know some acupuncture techniques."

This is indeed a chronic disease that Concubine Shu has. It is inconvenient for her to go out of the palace for treatment. The imperial physicians in the palace can only prescribe herbal medicine for conditioning, which will have little effect over time.

"Your father is a doctor. I heard from my mother that you used acupuncture to relieve her rheumatic leg disease. Why don't you try it on me too?"

Sheng Xiyan's father, who died young, was a famous doctor and taught her some medical skills.

The palace maid helped Concubine Shu lie on the imperial concubine couch. Sheng Xiyan took out the acupuncture bag, washed her hands, and began to find the acupuncture points.

"The acupuncture points I have chosen for the lower abdomen are Qi Hai and Guan Yuan. They are both yang-warming and qi-invigorating points, and have the effect of warming yang and dispersing cold."

In the Yangxin Palace, Emperor Xuanwu had just finished discussing government affairs with several ministers and picked up the gold-inlaid Jinou Yonggu Cup.

He sipped the tea from his thin lips and said, "Today's tea is good."

"Your Majesty, this is the ginseng, chrysanthemum and mint tea sent by Consort Shu. It's said to be effective in detoxifying, clearing the mind, and replenishing Qi. It's also effective in alleviating fatigue symptoms."

Xuan Ling drank half a cup of tea.

Eunuch Fu said with a smile, "The Concubine Shu must be very happy today. Madam Qi went to the Zhongcui Palace after attending the Silkworm Ceremony in the palace. She can chat with the Concubine Shu."

Xuan Ling's dark eyes flickered. Madam Qi? Oh, it's her.

Thinking of Qi Yan again, I couldn't help feeling sad.

Eunuch Fu understood and consoled her, saying, "It is thanks to the Emperor's great grace that Madam Qi was able to become a second-rank imperial consort, enjoying an imperial salary and fertile land. This is an honor that countless court officials and their wives dream of."

Xuan Ling stood up and said, "Let's go to Zhongcui Palace."

He wanted to see how the woman he had arranged for marriage was doing, and also went to show some concern because of Qi Yan.

After a while, the imperial carriage stopped at Zhongcui Palace, and the palace servants announced: "The emperor has arrived!"

Xuan Ling strode into the palace gate.

In the main hall, Concubine Shu was awakened from her silence by the sound and hurried to get up to greet the emperor.

But she still had golden needles stuck in her waist. "Don't move, Madam. The needles are inserted into the acupuncture points, which may disturb the qi and blood."

Concubine Shu thought that it would be disrespectful to get up and tidy up in a hurry at this time, so she lay down again.

Xuan Ling entered the inner hall and saw a woman kneeling on the mahogany floor. Even though she was wearing a scarlet imperial robe, her body was still as slender as a willow branch and her breasts were as plump as flower stamens.

The gorgeous dress wraps her body in a flowing manner, and her charming figure is so stunning that it captivates the eyes.

She is a stunning beauty who can arouse men's most primitive desires.

"Your Majesty, I am doing acupuncture. Please sit down for a moment." Concubine Shu stretched her neck and said in a tender voice.

Xuan Ling said nothing and sat on the soft couch diagonally opposite.

The palace maids hurriedly served tea. With the emperor's presence, the entire palace suddenly became solemn and majestic. The palace maids, including the concubine, held their breath and dared not speak, for fear of displeasing the emperor.

However, Xuan Ling observed the woman who was giving the acupuncture. She remained calm in the face of danger and worked with concentration and confidence.

The tips of her ten fingers are like bamboo shoots, and her wrists are like white lotus roots.

Looking at her appearance again, her skin was whiter and smoother than ivory, with a rosy pink tint.

Concubine Shu urged in a low voice: "It's almost done."

Sheng Xiyan understood that Concubine Shu didn't dare to keep the emperor waiting too long, so she said softly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, it will be ready soon."

The time of a cup of tea was neither long nor short, but Concubine Shu was the only one who felt anxious.

Xuan Ling, however, regarded this beautiful scene as a relaxation. Three years ago, when Qi Yan came to ask for marriage, the emperor had wondered what kind of woman could make his beloved minister fall in love at first sight. Now that he saw the real person, he could understand his original obsession.

After the acupuncture, Concubine Shu's waist was sweating a little. Sheng Xiyan took the handkerchief presented by the palace maid, wiped it gently, then considerately pulled her clothes and helped her up.

When she stood up, because she had been kneeling for so long, a slight stumble could make her look naturally beautiful and charming, and was caught in the dark eyes.

Concubine Shu came before Xuan Ling, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Then she sat down on the soft couch beside her.

Sheng Xiyan kowtowed and knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your protection and grace. Your Majesty's grace is so great. Long live your Majesty."

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