Chapter 111: Taking Advantage of the Situation
Doctor Zhang took Chen Zhuxin's pulse for a full quarter of an hour, examining her over and over again, his brows never relaxed.
When he finally withdrew his hand, Xiao Chenglan asked, "How is it?"
"Your Majesty, Lady Shen's pulse is indeed a pulse that can be mistaken for a real pregnancy."
The faces of the people in the hall were all shocked.
"So real as to be fake? That means it is indeed fake, but can the pulse also be faked?" Jiang Yingli asked in great confusion.
Doctor Zhang nodded. "Yes, this pulse is strange. If one were not careful enough and only followed the usual pulse-taking method, I'm afraid any doctor would have diagnosed a pregnancy. Even though I knew this pulse was different, it took me a long time to find what was wrong. However, I still don't know the reason for this pulse."
Chen Zhu thought for a moment, "It seems that Doctor Zhou may not have framed me on purpose, he really didn't reveal it."
There was a moment of silence in the hall, and Xiao Chenglan said, "To be on the safe side, let's investigate his background. Doctor Zhang, since you can tell that this pulse is a sign of pregnancy, I order you to investigate the cause of this pulse."
Doctor Zhang bowed and accepted the order, "I will obey your command and will definitely live up to your Majesty's trust."
Song Wanyan asked, "Your Majesty, when Concubine Shen took the pulse today and confirmed the pregnancy, the concubines were present and were very concerned. I wonder if the news of the pregnancy is false? Can you tell them to prevent rumors about the heir?"
"No need to say." Xiao Chenglan laughed, but his smile was cold. "What's the point of letting everyone know it's fake right from the start? It's better to just give in to her wishes."
Chen Zhuxin continued thoughtfully, "Your Majesty, do you mean to use our own tactics against us?"
Xiao Chenglan nodded, "Yes, your pregnancy pulse, I will not only let the harem know, but also let all the ministers of the former dynasty know, and preferably even the entire capital know. I want to see if she has the ability to bear the consequences of 'playing tricks on the princes with beacon fires'."
Song Wanyan and Shen Zhuxin looked at each other and pursed their lips.
Jiang Yingli poked Xiao Chenglan's shoulder and whispered, "You could even exaggerate and say it's a boy, the emperor's eldest son. Wouldn't that be even more impressive? Aren't the ministers most concerned about having children? If they're tricked, they'll be furious and someone will be even more unlucky."
Xiao Chenglan glanced at her sideways and said, "You are the smartest."
Song Wanyan silently gave her a thumbs up.
Jiang Yingli pursed her lips, shaking her head and smiling smugly.
Xiao Chenglan looked at Doctor Zhang: "Doctor Zhang, did you hear that?"
Doctor Zhang quickly said, "Your Majesty, I will follow your orders. I will release the news at the appropriate time to guide everyone in the direction of a male fetus."
"Yes." Xiao Chenglan nodded, then looked at Song Wanyan and instructed, "I will draft an edict to promote Concubine Shen. You will also distribute some rewards to the entire palace. Tell them that I am pleased and want to reward the six concubines."
Song Wanyan responded, "Yes, I will ask someone to reward you in a moment."
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After the concubines returned from Roufu Palace, they did not rest for a moment, and they kept trying to find out the news, just to know whether Concubine Shen was really pregnant.
After hearing that His Majesty went to Roufu Palace soon and called Doctor Zhang, the concubines looked forward to the result even more.
Doctor Zhou might make a misdiagnosis, but Doctor Zhang can make the final decision.
If Concubine Shen really gets her first child, she will be very successful in the future and won't have to worry about her status in the future.
After a while, everyone didn't find out what the pulse diagnosis at Roufu Palace had revealed, but they received the reward first.
The eunuchs who presented the gifts all had joyful faces, saying that the emperor was pleased and wanted to reward the six palace ladies.
When the concubines heard this, they wondered what was there to inquire about.
This is a done deal! His Majesty is delighted.
Not long after the reward was received, two imperial edicts were spread throughout the six palaces.
One way was naturally to promote the pregnant Concubine Shen. From then on, Concubine Shen became Concubine Shen.
Some people couldn't help but start to envy and yearn.
Concubine Shen was initially granted the rank of Beauty, and in just over half a year, she had already become a Concubine. After she gave birth to this baby, she might even be given a higher rank, directly becoming one of the Nine Concubines and a proper mistress.
If I could gain favor and get pregnant, wouldn't I also be able to rise to the top?
However, despite the longing and envy, everyone calmed down after a period of envy and jealousy.
Instead of planning to gain favor, which sounds unreliable, it is better to think about how to keep a safe distance from Concubine Shen.
This is the most important thing!
If anyone wants to use this first child, who is the focus of everyone's attention, to make a fuss and throw mud at him, he will be charged with a serious crime punishable by death.
Only the living are qualified to talk about the aftermath.
Everyone sighed at Concubine Shen, but were no longer surprised by the other imperial edict.
Because another imperial edict was to promote Zhao Chongyi to Xiuyi and grant him the title of Ning.
Everyone felt that Empress Xiuyi's promotion was a natural thing.
Although seriously speaking, Empress Xiuyi has not made any achievements recently, not to mention the merits of her family, it is good enough that she is not dragging Empress Xiuyi down. She should not be promoted so quickly just for the purpose of serving the emperor in bed.
But does the favorite concubine still need to follow the principle of rewarding according to merit? No!
However, although there is nothing worth discussing about the promotion of Empress Xiuyi, the title of Empress Xiuyi is very interesting.
From Jieyushi to Xiuyi, the Queen has changed three titles. His Majesty has decided to bestow upon the Queen every title with a good meaning.
The next time Her Majesty is promoted, I wonder what title she will be given.
The harem was talking heatedly about Shen Zhuxin's pregnancy, and the former court was no exception.
Those old ministers who always said that the dragon heir was the foundation of the country were all smiling happily.
Especially when she heard that this baby was most likely a prince, her smile became even brighter.
Great! The eldest prince is finally here.
After much urging, it finally came out.
Although Your Majesty is only twenty-three now and is still in his youth, he will be thirty in a blink of an eye, and forty in another blink of an eye!
There's no time to waste!
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