The more Consort Xian thought about it, the more flustered she became, and she couldn't help but tremble.
Jian Yang thought that Consort Xian was worried about her safety, and immediately felt a little guilty, saying, "Consort Xian, don't panic. I'm fine. There are imperial physicians taking care of me here. You should go back now."
Consort Xian was already at a loss, but after hearing what Jian Yang said, she immediately obeyed and left Weiyang Palace.
Not long after she left, the emperor, having heard the news, also rushed over.
Jian Yang took the medicine she had prepared in advance, and now her lower abdomen no longer hurts, but she is still not feeling well.
"Your Majesty, is there anything wrong with your health?" the Emperor asked with concern.
Jian Yang shook his head and sighed, "Your Majesty, I have made a mess of things. Not only did I fail to frame Consort Yu, but I also alerted her. From now on, this feud is officially established."
The emperor patted her shoulder and reassured her, "It's alright, we can find another opportunity later."
Jian Yang gave a wry smile.
Where else can you find such a good opportunity?
"However, there is something about what happened today that I find very strange."
The emperor asked, "What is it?"
Jian Yang said, "I originally planned to fake a fall and then take the medicine to create the illusion of a miscarriage in the morning, but I didn't fall and didn't have time to take the medicine. My stomach suddenly started to hurt, which is really unbelievable."
The emperor pondered for a moment and then asked, "Did Consort Yu give you anything to eat?"
Jian Yang shook her head: "No, but Your Majesty's words reminded me that when Consort Yu came earlier, she had a strange fragrance on her body, which seemed to be musk mixed with other fragrances."
This stuff is practically a natural abortion pill, and pregnant women always avoid it.
Consort Yu brought this item to Weiyang Palace; her purpose was self-evident.
It seems they both have ulterior motives.
It was just bad luck that he didn't expect Consort Xian to suddenly barge in at this time.
After saying that, Jian Yang sighed again and said, "Alas, I suppose that after Consort Yu returns, she will immediately dispose of this incense. Since we can't find any evidence against her, we naturally have no way to convict her."
Meanwhile, Consort Xian returned to the palace in fear.
"Yicui, do you think the Empress might frame me for causing her miscarriage?"
Yi Cui said uncertainly, "Your Majesty, it shouldn't be like that. If the Empress really wanted to frame you, she wouldn't have let you come back just now."
Consort Xian sneered, "What do you know? Consort Yu was also there at the time. She couldn't directly smear me, but who knows if she wouldn't smear me in front of the Emperor."
Yi Cui exclaimed in alarm, "Oh, Your Highness, shall we go and plead with the Empress again?"
"Fool," Consort Xian cursed, "For now, we can only wait and see what happens in the next few days before making any plans."
In the following days, Jian Yang pretended to have miscarried and recuperated in the palace. During this time, no one except the Empress Dowager and the Emperor was allowed to visit her.
Of course, Consort Xian was an exception.
After all, she was the only concubine that Jian Yang had a good relationship with in the palace.
Consort Xian stayed in the palace for three days. Seeing that neither the Emperor nor the Empress Dowager came to question her, she finally felt half relieved.
But if she wanted to completely dispel her doubts, she had to go to Weiyang Palace in person to confirm Jian Yang's attitude.
So that morning, she sent people with many tonics and gifts to Weiyang Palace in a grand procession.
The eunuch guarding the gate naturally did not stop them.
Upon seeing Jian Yang, Consort Xian immediately said with tears in her eyes, "Empress, I'm sorry I frightened you a few days ago. I've come here today to apologize to you."
Jian Yang quickly invited her to sit down. Seeing that Consort Xian had taken all the blame upon herself, she felt a little embarrassed and said, "Sister, you are overthinking it. This matter really has nothing to do with you. A few days ago, the imperial physician reminded me that the pregnancy was unstable."
"Then the Empress Dowager and the Emperor must be very sad, right?" Consort Xian asked tentatively.
Jian Yang sighed and said, "The Empress Dowager is naturally heartbroken. As for the Emperor, with so much fertile land in the harem, as long as his seeds are good, he will have no worries about a poor harvest."
Consort Xian was taken aback for a moment, then the two of them burst into laughter.
Only then did Consort Xian finally feel completely relieved.
It seems the Empress did not falsely accuse her in front of the Emperor.
That night, just as Consort Xian was about to retire for the night, a figure suddenly darted in through the window.
She was so frightened that she immediately screamed, but a large hand covered her mouth.
"Your Highness, don't panic, I won't hurt you." After saying that, he released his hand.
The voice sounded somewhat familiar. After a moment's thought, Consort Xian asked in surprise, "Your Highness, what brings you to my palace so late?"
Zhou Jing'an walked up to her and said with a sinister smile, "I've come to tell Consort Xian the truth."
Consort Xian quickly straightened her clothes and asked warily, "What is the truth?"
Zhou Jing'an laughed and said, "If I told Consort Xian that the Empress was never pregnant from beginning to end, would you believe me?"
Consort Xian paused for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I don't believe it. The Emperor said it himself, and the imperial physician also made a diagnosis. There's no way it could be false."
Zhou Jing'an sneered, "Do you still remember how Consort Wan, Consort Li, Consort Shu, Consort Yun, and other concubines disappeared?"
Consort Xian said uncertainly, "Yes, it's because they made a mistake and were naturally punished by the Emperor."
"Your Highness, please think about this carefully. Were they all punished after offending the Empress?"
Consort Xian indeed began to recall seriously, and after a moment, all the color drained from her face.
"Does Your Highness mean that the Empress's feigned pregnancy is a ploy to target me?"
Zhou Jing'an was surprised that she understood so well without him having to say much. He smiled and nodded, saying, "That's right. Although the Empress hasn't taken any action yet, if Consort Xian makes a mistake in the future, coupled with the charge of plotting to harm a prince, does Consort Xian think you can still live?"
The Consort Xian was so frightened that she took several steps back, gritting her teeth and saying, "That poisonous woman, the Empress!"
She only intended to have less contact with her, but she never expected that the vicious woman would secretly plot against her.
Since she's heartless, don't blame her for being unjust!
"Thank you for the reminder, Your Highness. I will do my best to help you if you need my assistance in the future."
Zhou Jing'an left satisfied.
Consort Xian was so angry that she threw a tantrum.
Since learning that Jian Yang had "miscarried," the Empress Dowager was heartbroken and cried several times for her unborn grandson. Then she started sending tonics to Weiyang Palace through her nanny.
Her thinking was very simple: as long as Jian Yang's health was restored, she wouldn't have to worry about not having a grandson to hold.
Jian Yang felt a chill run down her spine at the sight of tonics, so naturally she wouldn't obediently comply.
She planned to collapse as soon as Granny Qin left.
"Your Majesty, this tonic is made with thousand-year-old ginseng and many rare herbs. It's very nourishing. You're weak after your miscarriage, so you must drink it all," said Granny Qin earnestly.
Jian Yang: "!"
It's so expensive, she can't afford to go down there.
But she really didn't want to drink it.
Suddenly, she thought of the virtuous concubine's delicate and frail appearance. Such a wonderful thing should naturally be shared with her good sister.
So Jian Yang asked Lian Xia to deliver the bowl of tonic to Consort Xian's palace.
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