Xiuning decided to start with other people to see if she could glean any information from them.
Chunyu did not disappoint Xiuning's expectations. She diligently investigated the three people pointed out by her master, asking them questions whenever she had time. By keeping a close eye on things, she actually managed to uncover some clues.
At this time, the weather was getting hotter and hotter, and the summer heat was intense.
"You mean, Uya might be pregnant?"
Clutching the prescription that Chunyu had stolen after going through countless hands, Xiu Ning had a basin of broken ice beside her, which made her feel constantly chilled.
Chunyu nodded. "I discovered it a little late. If it had been earlier, perhaps Consort Wuya wouldn't have been so lucky."
If relying on external aids to increase the chances of conception is wrong, wouldn't it be better to just destroy those external aids?
Chunyu initially focused all her attention on them, thus ignoring the things around her. By the time Chunyu realized what was happening, Wuya Chenglin had already stopped taking her medication and was resting during her pregnancy, making it hopeless to stop her.
"It's alright, it's Wuya's ability to promise that she can get pregnant," Xiuning didn't care much about whether Wuya Chenglin was pregnant or not. After all, being able to get pregnant, being able to give birth, and being able to raise a child are all different concepts. She wouldn't rashly take action for a pregnancy letter whose gender was unknown.
"Leaving her aside for now, Consort Duan and Consort Jing, I heard you've uncovered some issues. Tell me about them."
Xiuning carefully put the prescription into her sleeve and turned to listen to Chunyu continue speaking.
Chunyu didn't mince words and immediately said that Consort Jing was very likely connected with forces outside the palace.
"This servant does not think that Consort Jing is audacious; rather, she is likely being used by treacherous people."
All those involved in the assassination attempt disappeared without a trace, probably fearing trouble.
Consort Duan was probably not involved, but she knew about Consort Jing's actions, especially since the two lived in the same palace. If one of them got into trouble, the other would also be implicated.
Chunyu even discovered that the forces outside the palace were suspected to be anti-Qing and pro-Ming groups.
However, to say this, one must provide evidence. Chunyu currently lacks sufficient evidence and therefore dares not say more. Thus, she can only simply summarize it as external forces.
Spring Rain's simple summary did not stump Xiu Ning. Xiu Ning understood at a glance that this external force was not the intention of their respective maternal families.
He sighed softly, "How could I dare to get involved in something like this?"
They were really courting death! This wasn't the Qing Dynasty that followed; it was plagued by internal and external troubles, and Kangxi wanted nothing more than to kill all these troublemakers. Consort Jing and Consort Duan were caught in the crossfire (Consort Duan might have been implicated, but there was nothing they could do; this era was all about guilt by association). No wonder they met with such mysterious ends as recorded in historical documents.
Xiu Ning waved for Chun Yu to leave, then summoned the system in her mind and asked about the advantages and disadvantages of the recipe that Chun Yu had just put in her sleeve.
The system responded quickly: "The chances of getting pregnant will be greatly increased, but the offspring will be weaker and weaker, and the probability of them surviving to adulthood is not high. If you want to have healthy offspring, you need to stop taking the medication and recuperate for several years."
Overall, this recipe has obvious advantages and disadvantages, but compared to other flawed recipes, it is a rare find.
At least taking this prescription will greatly increase the mother's chances of getting pregnant. This is beneficial for some people who have been infertile for a long time. Moreover, if the child is born in the palace, where the Imperial Hospital has all sorts of good things, even if the child is physically weak, as long as they are carefully treated, their chances of surviving are definitely greater than if they were born outside the palace.
It was because of this guarantee that Wuya Chenglin dared to take the risk of getting pregnant; she was gambling on the probability of survival.
Xiu Ning scoffed, then thought that Wu Ya Cheng Lin might have other motives now that she was pregnant.
It should be noted that Consort An has already encountered trouble. As an elderly woman living in Yonghe Palace, Wuya Chenglin has silently endured Consort An's scheming. There is no reason why Consort An's misfortune would not implicate her.
So, could Wuya Chenglin's pregnancy be a carefully calculated scheme to escape Kangxi's punishment?
Xiu Ning thought about many things and felt that all sorts of reasons could exist, but to be sure, she could only wait until everything settled down and the truth came to light.
...
Just as the heat was at its peak, Consort An, who had been diagnosed by the imperial physicians as simply suffering from physical weakness and needing nourishment, quietly passed away in Yonghe Palace.
When the news reached Qixiang Palace, Xiuning suddenly felt a sense of relief, as if the dust had finally settled.
They're finally gone.
"Pack yourself up and we'll go to Yonghe Palace."
"yes"
Chunyu helped Xiuning up, and when the two arrived at Yonghe Palace, they saw Tongjia Rongyue handling Anpin's funeral with an unfriendly expression.
Yes, Xiu Ning understands why the other party looks unwell. After all, the timing of Consort An's death is wrong. Tong Jia Rong Yue's little prince had just celebrated his one-month birthday not long ago. It can be said that if Consort An had died a few days earlier, the time would have coincided perfectly.
"Imperial Consort"
"Consort Jing has arrived."
Tong Jiarongyue glanced at Xiuning, then waved her hand, signaling Qianli to go and make the arrangements.
"Oh, Your Highness, Consort An was perfectly fine. The imperial physicians never said she was unwell. How could something have suddenly happened to her?"
Xiuning finished speaking with a worried expression, her eyes darting around anxiously.
Tong Jiarongyue:......
“It’s good that Consort Jing cares about Consort An. To be honest, I also have some doubts. The medical records sent by the Imperial Hospital every month do not mention Consort An’s condition.”
Now that Consort An has passed away so suddenly, I can only take care of her funeral arrangements first, to comfort her spirit in heaven.
As for other matters, Tong Jiarongyue was unaware of them and would not investigate them.
In this harem, it's often best to remain oblivious; why insist on pursuing the truth?
After saying that, Tong Jiarongyue mentioned that she was busy and simply walked past Xiuning and left.
Xiu Ning turned around, looked at Tong Jia Rongyue's back, and smiled to herself.
Beside her, Chunyu whispered, "Master."
"I'm fine, but I just feel that the Imperial Concubine might know something," but unfortunately, I can't say it.
"Alright, there's nothing for us to do outside, let's go inside."
"yes"
Chunyu helped Xiuning into the palace, while Tong Jiarongyue, who was leaving, was stopped by Jing Ci, who suddenly ran out from the side hall.
"Your Highness, please save my young master."
Jing Ci knelt before Tong Jiarongyue, startling her so much that she had to retract her steps.
After calming herself down, Tong Jiarongyue felt that the little palace maid in front of her looked familiar. "You are... Wuya's attendant?" It seemed that she had appeared by Wuya Chenglin's side before.
Upon hearing this, Jing Ci nodded repeatedly, "This servant is indeed Wu Ya's maid."
"Your Highness, our mistress has been unjustly confined to a side hall for several days. We beg Your Highness to save her!"
Tong Jiarong's expression turned serious. "Why can't I go out?"
Jing Ci looked up and told Tong Jia Rongyue about Wu Ya Cheng Lin and Consort An, while also emphasizing that Wu Ya Cheng Lin had been unwell recently and had fainted several times but could not get a doctor to treat her.
Tong Jiarongyue: ...Absurd!
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