Generally, once a pregnant woman is three months pregnant, her pregnancy becomes more stable, and she no longer needs to worry about complications as much as she did in the early stages.
Juechan's original plan was to conceal her pregnancy and wait until she had survived the first three months of pregnancy before finding an opportunity to tell the Emperor the good news.
Of course, part of the reason was that Juechan was afraid that the emperor would be displeased by her pregnancy and would then have the imperial physician abort her child.
Therefore, she wanted to delay as long as possible. Only when the imperial physician could diagnose the sex of the child in her womb could she feel at ease.
While her mind was filled with unrealistic and wild thoughts, Juechan became even more careful in her daily actions, fearing that she might accidentally harm the child in her womb.
Yunyan had asked a couple of questions about this, but because she had never taken care of a pregnant woman before, and because Juechan deliberately steered the conversation in other directions, she did not notice anything amiss with Juechan.
As the weather outside gradually turned colder, the Emperor's interest in Juechan waned, and Juechan's pregnancy could no longer be concealed, news of her pregnancy was revealed.
Bang----
Liang Jiugong knelt on the ground, surrounded by scattered porcelain shards.
"Didn't she drink the contraceptive soup? How could something go wrong?"
Kangxi's voice came from above Liang Jiugong's head, his tone calm and revealing no emotion.
But Liang Jiugong himself was afraid, stemming from a deep-seated sense of dread.
“It was my dereliction of duty,” Liang Jiugong did not deny it. After kowtowing, he explained the reason: “I led people to search Juechan’s room and found residual liquid in a porcelain bottle in the room. After examination by the imperial physician, it was confirmed that it contained contraceptive soup.”
Juechan also said that she had secretly vomited several times the contraceptive soup she had drunk, which weakened its effect and led to her pregnancy.
After saying this, Liang Jiugong pressed his head to the ground, earnestly admitting his mistake and requesting punishment.
He admitted his mistake and did not make excuses for himself. Having been by Kangxi's side for a long time, Liang Jiugong had a good grasp of Kangxi's personality.
If he were to beg for mercy at this point, he would surely be forced to leave the palace to live a life of luxury; the Emperor is ruthless.
After a long pause, Kangxi didn't say anything, but simply tapped the table with his eyes slightly closed.
Liang Jiugong grew increasingly frightened, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.
No, he won't lose his position as chief steward of the imperial court because of this, will he?
"Go to the Ministry of Justice to receive your punishment. There are some things I don't want to repeat myself."
Although Emperor Kangxi did not completely dismiss Liang Jiugong, it is clear that he was dissatisfied with him.
“Send someone to Chuxiu Palace to deliver Juechan. Since Consort Hui helped find her, let her take good care of her.”
Also, tell Consort Hui that Yinti's health isn't suited for studying, and that she shouldn't pressure the child excessively, but rather let Yinti's own wishes take precedence.
After saying this, Kangxi waved his hand, signaling Liang Jiugong, who was kneeling beside him, to get down quickly.
Liang Jiugong replied with a "Yes," stood up, turned around, and left decisively and without hesitation.
...
"Eunuch Liang, is this something arranged by the Emperor?"
In the main hall of Chuxiu Palace, Consort Hui looked at Juechan, who had been brought over by Liang Jiugong, with an embarrassed expression. She didn't understand why this person, who was perfectly fine in Qianqing Palace, had suddenly been sent to her.
Liang Jiugong placed his whisk on his wrist and said decisively, "It is the Emperor's will."
Since she was Consort Hui's person, she naturally had to be sent to Chuxiu Palace.
It just so happens that Lady Juechan is several months pregnant, and Consort Hui is also experienced in this matter.
Consort Hui: ...However, Lady Juechan is pregnant?
With some disbelief, Consort Hui looked at Juechan's slightly swollen belly and her heart skipped a beat. She thought to herself, "It's all over."
Seeing the expression on Consort Hui's face, Liang Jiugong couldn't help but scoff inwardly. Hmph, it's all because of this person that he has to go to the Censorate to receive punishment.
With a hint of malice that was hard to define, Liang Jiugong did not forget to convey Kangxi's requirements for Yinti.
In reality, on the surface, Kangxi was telling Consort Hui to take good care of Yinti, but more importantly, Kangxi was using Yinti to guide Consort Hui's actions. If he went along with Yinti's wishes, wouldn't that be a sign of dissatisfaction with her and a desire to ruin Yinti?
With a stiff face, Consort Hui saw Liang Jiugong off, then turned to face Juechan, who looked terrified.
Consort Hui: ...
Consort Hui waved her hand, signaling Chengxin to go to the door and help keep watch.
"Why would you be pregnant? You dare to go against the Emperor's wishes; you have quite the nerve."
Consort Hui felt that Juechan was someone who dared to cause trouble even if she didn't see her for a day. She was still nothing, yet she thought she could rise to power by getting pregnant.
She's pregnant now, but what good is it? There's no hope for her son, Yinqi.
From the moment Liang Jiugong and his men searched his house, Juechan was in a state of constant fear.
Now that Consort Hui has asked her this, her first thought is to protect her belly.
In any case, she had already left the Qianqing Palace, and now that she was no longer pregnant, she really didn't know what to do.
"I... I drank the contraceptive soup by accident, and who knew I would get pregnant."
"Your Highness, I beg you to help my son and me!"
Juechan stared at Consort Hui, who was sitting in a chair, with her innocent big eyes, almost kneeling down to her.
Consort Hui waved her hand dismissively, "You know perfectly well how you got pregnant."
Now that you have been sent to Chuxiu Palace by the Emperor, I will protect the child in your womb no matter what.
"As for the future of you and your child, I cannot say much."
She didn't even get the title of a concubine, and was sent over by the Emperor without any official status. Consort Hui didn't know what to say.
Rolling her eyes, Consort Hui didn't want to see Juechan's face either. "Chengxin, take her to the back palace to stay. She is pregnant with the imperial heir, after all. Our Chuxiu Palace cannot mistreat her."
Upon hearing this, Chengxin walked in from the doorway. "Yes, this servant understands."
After giving a respectful curtsy, Chengxin invited Juechan to leave.
When Chengxin returned to the main hall after dealing with Juechan's matter, Consort Hui was already having dinner. "Is everything arranged?"
Chengxin nodded, "She still seemed a little flustered, but fortunately, she had palace servants to take care of her, and by the time I came out, she had calmed down considerably."
Consort Hui scoffed, "What's done is done, why pretend to be innocent now?" Her belly was there for all to see; anyone with a brain would understand what was going on.
Upon hearing this, Chengxin smiled and picked up the bamboo chopsticks beside her to serve food to Consort Hui. "She probably didn't expect the result to be like this when she made it, but it is also good for Your Highness."
"Because of their lowly status, they are already incapable of raising children. It's better for them to be raised by the Empress than by anyone else in the harem; at least the Empress won't harm them, mother and child."
Consort Hui paused for a moment, then said meaningfully, "You're right. I am the kindest of all, so how could I do anything to frighten them?"
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