Chapter 27 Shu Fei's Miscarriage 1

Xiao Fuzi explained: "This substance is non-toxic, and burning it with incense powder can also regulate qi and blood deficiency."

Yunshan wondered, "Non-toxic? Don't tell me that Concubine Yun went to so much trouble to add this stuff into the Morning Condensation Fragrance Dew just to replenish the young lady's blood? Would she be so kind?"

Compared to Yunshan's surprise, Song Zhao's expression was indifferent, "Let him continue."

Xiao Fuzi continued, "Although this incense is non-toxic, it has a taboo, that is, it must not be mixed with benzoin. These two spices restrain each other, and they are both great things when used separately, but if used together, it will damage the female's uterus. Long-term contact will cause female infertility, or even if pregnant, it will most likely be a miscarriage..."

"Damn it!" Yunshan clenched her fists and said indignantly, "The pearl earrings given by Concubine Chen contained benzoin, and the morning fragrance dew given by Concubine Yun contained balsam pear. They are teaming up to harm my lady, so that she won't be able to have children even if she is favored!"

As she spoke, she rummaged through the drawers of her dressing table.

Song Zhao asked her slowly, "What are you looking for?"

"I will find the pearl earrings as well. I will then take these things they sent to the Emperor and let him know that someone wants to harm you!"

"Don't waste your time." Song Zhao waved his hand, signaling her to stop. "Didn't you hear what Xiao Fuzi said? These incense and benzoin are both excellent things. They will only hurt people when used together. Even if you take the so-called evidence to the emperor, what can you do? One was given by Concubine Chen, and the other was given by Concubine Yun. Who do you think would believe that two concubines would put so much thought into murdering a concubine?"

Yunshan frowned and shook her head, "It's clear that they want to harm the young master!"

"So what? Don't say I'm not hurt. Even if I am, if the truth comes out one day, Concubine Chen and Concubine Yun will be able to distance themselves from the matter."

Song Zhao had long understood that a tall tree attracts the wind. She also knew that the women in the palace had many ways to scheme against people. But she had never imagined that for a newly emerged concubine like her, Concubine Chen and Concubine Yun would actually join forces to give her such a "big gift".

She propped her chin on one hand, looked through the window at the bright moon hanging high in the sky, and murmured:

"I just can't figure it out. On the surface, Concubine Chen and Concubine Yun are at loggerheads with each other, but Concubine Yun seems to be more dependent on the Queen. Could it be that they have been colluding with each other behind the scenes? The so-called loggerheads are just a show for the Queen to see?"

She couldn't figure it out, let alone Yunshan and Xiaofuzi.

I can only secretly say:

In the days ahead, she had to be more alert.

Otherwise, if you are careless, you may suffer a catastrophic disaster without even realizing it.

If Song Zhao revealed what happened today, it would clearly offend Concubine Chen and Concubine Yun.

So she could only suppress the matter and not make a fuss, treating herself as a fool who knew nothing.

She ordered, "Take out the benzoin from the pearl earrings and replace it with ordinary scented powder. The morning fragrance dew sent by Concubine Yun should be used every day in our palace, but you, Xiao Fuzi, must be more careful to remove the scented powder mixed with cinnamon at the bottom. Remember, this matter can only be known by the three of us, Zhihua and Xiying should keep it a secret for now."

After dealing with these things, it was already late.

The Luanming Cheng'en sedan chair did not come to pick up Song Zhao today. Xiao Jingheng probably asked the Concubine Chen to sleep with him.

After a whole day of hard work, Song Zhao felt exhausted both physically and mentally. After a quick wash, he prepared to go to bed early.

But just as I was feeling sleepy, I suddenly heard someone slamming the main gate of the courtyard.

At this time, the gates of Yaohua Palace had been locked and Concubine Yao had already gone to bed. The fact that such a big commotion had occurred meant that something must have happened in the palace.

The queen was a sickly person and suffered heart attacks every now and then.

Every time her old illness relapsed, the concubines in the harem would take turns to take care of her. Maybe she was not feeling well again?

Song Zhao thought that if the queen's illness recurred, she would have to go with her this time to take care of her, so as to avoid giving people a chance to talk about her.

She leaned over the window and looked out, and saw a young eunuch who was unfamiliar to her had directly barged into the main hall where Concubine Yao lived.

Not long after entering, the dim main hall was illuminated by the re-lit candles.

Song Zhao hurriedly put on a coat and wanted to check the situation.

As soon as I walked out of the west side hall, I saw Concubine Yao also hurriedly leaving the main hall.

She asked hurriedly: "Madam Yaopin, what happened?"

Yaopin's face was extremely ugly, and she said with a frown,

"Something happened in Zhongcui Palace."

Song Zhao's heart tightened when he heard this.

Shu Fei is the only one living in Zhongcui Palace. If something happens to her, it would be a more serious matter than the recurrence of the Queen's heart disease!

"What happened to Concubine Shu?"

"I don't know the details. Just now, a servant from the Ministry of Internal Affairs came to report that Concubine Shu felt uncomfortable after dinner, and suddenly had an attack when she was resting at night. It seems that... she had spotting."

"Spotting?" Song Zhao was extremely surprised. He covered his mouth and said in horror, "Didn't the Imperial Hospital report that Concubine Shu's pregnancy was very safe? It's already been seven months. Why is there spotting for no reason?"

She looked very surprised, but secretly rejoiced in her heart.

Fortunately, when Shu Fei came to see her today, she didn't give Shu Fei anything to drink or eat.

Otherwise, if something like this happened, she would be more or less responsible.

Yaopin said, "You ask me? I am confused too. Shufei's belly is the most precious in the entire harem, I hope nothing unexpected will happen."

As the two were talking, Li Changzai from the East Side Hall heard the noise and followed them out.

"What's going on in the middle of the night?"

Ever since Xiao Jingheng reprimanded Li Changzai last time, Concubine Yao has been a little too lazy to pay attention to her.

He only said to Song Zhao: "Let's go and see what's going on first."

Li Changzai followed them happily, wanting to join in the fun.

The group hurried along and finally reached the gate of Zhongcui Palace when they heard the sound of bowls and plates being smashed.

Then, Shu Fei was heard crying hysterically inside:

"My child is already seven months old! How can you let me abort the child at this time? Where is the emperor? I want to see the emperor!"

Song Zhao quickened his pace and followed behind Concubine Yao.

As soon as he entered, he saw three imperial doctors and several palace maids surrounding Concubine Shu's bed.

At a glance, Shu Fei could not be seen, and only her horrifying cries could be heard.

Song Zhao glanced at the broken porcelain bowl on the ground, which still contained some medicine residue.

She recognized the herb as Achyranthes bidentata at a glance.

The function of Achyranthes bidentata soup is to treat miscarriage.