Chapter 311 Wei Yanwan 51
"Does the Emperor believe such words?"
San Bao looked at Rong Pei and continued softly, "They seized it from Concubine Yu in public, and Concubine Yu herself admitted that the cloth was a masterpiece of her craftsmanship. Plus, this matter involves the Fourth and Fifth Princes, so naturally, the Imperial Concubine and Concubine Jia are not willing to give up easily."
Ruyi sighed, realizing that Hailan was in danger. "How did the Emperor deal with this?"
"The Emperor has sent people to take Concubine Yu to the Ministry of Punishment, but they haven't tortured her yet."
"Good, I'm glad you didn't use torture. Come, follow me to the front. I will definitely ask the Emperor to thoroughly investigate this matter."
Ruyi slowly stood up, her stomach still aching, but she had no time to care. Supported by Rong Pei, she walked step by step into the front hall. Everyone in the hall had not yet left, looking down at a strange man kneeling in the middle.
"This, I really don't know anything!"
The man had a mean look and a mean appearance. He knelt there, crying out for justice but his eyes were still darting around, which made people feel disgusted just by looking at him.
From the masters to the servants in the palace, no one had ever seen such a hateful person. He was simply a rat in the gutter.
"Then why are you sneaking around the palace? If you don't tell the truth, I'll have someone come in and drag you out and beat you to death with clubs."
Jiapin's words were terrifying, and the man seemed to be frightened as well. He kowtowed hurriedly, "I didn't run around. I came to look for my aunt, Concubine Yu from the palace. I didn't expect her to come, so... as soon as I came out, I was caught by this Eunuch Li."
"Concubine Yu actually has a nephew like you... If you haven't done anything wrong, then why did you run away when you saw Li Yu?"
"Slave, I'm just a little afraid of people. Besides, that eunuch Li looks weird and scary. I'm afraid of him..."
Li Yu was standing nearby, stunned. He glanced at Zhaqi who was kneeling on the ground like a giant monkey. Being told by such a person that he looked scary, Li Yu felt extremely upset.
The concubines below couldn't help but laugh quietly.
"Nonsense! I believe you are involved in Concubine Yu's affair. Your Majesty, this man's timing is so ingenious, and he is Concubine Yu's nephew. Your Majesty must give him a thorough trial."
Although Jiapin's words seemed to be groundless accusations, they were not without reason. Besides, Zhaqi was not a noble person and was even worse than the palace maids and eunuchs. It would be no big deal to let the Ministry of Punishment impose severe punishment on him. Hongli naturally agreed to it without any hesitation.
When he looked up and saw Ruyi coming towards him, he didn't care about anything else. He hurried over in three or two steps, grabbed Ruyi who was about to salute, and personally helped her sit down beside him.
Seeing how much trouble she was having holding her belly, Wei Yanwan said to Rong Pei, who was nervously guarding Ruyi, "Get the Empress a soft pillow. Actually, the commotion here is almost over. The Empress really doesn't need to make this trip and tire herself and the child."
The latter sentence was naturally said to the Queen. Ruyi was also very gentle. Although she had just heard that the Imperial Concubine and Jiapin demanded a strict investigation of Concubine Yu, she also saw that compared to the aggressive Jiapin, the Imperial Concubine might be a little anxious and confused as a mother.
"I am fine. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. You should also take care of yourself."
"Empress, how are you feeling today? I've already ordered those harmful things to be burned, but you're still feeling dizzy and lightheaded?"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, but I don't have any special feelings."
Ruyi truly felt that the so-called celestial phenomena and witchcraft were not to be believed. However, seeing the emperor's caring eyes, she could not say much. She just said seriously, "I have known Concubine Yu for many years, and I really don't believe she is such a person. Moreover, she is the head of the palace. Even if the emperor wants to investigate, he must be cautious."
"You are the Empress, and you are as compassionate as the Guanyin Bodhisattva on the tribute table. Even after such a thing happened, you still did not forget to plead for Concubine Yu. We can't learn from you."
Jiapin's sarcastic remarks were harsh, and the emotions swirling in Ruyi's heart became even more intense. Although she had no evidence, she was more convinced that Jiapin had deliberately framed her than Hailan. Seeing her still standing there with such confidence, her already aching lower abdomen was further ached.
"You're the one saying that? If you can't speak, just shut up."
Wei Yanwan scolded Concubine Jia and immediately noticed that the Queen looked unwell. She quickly called out, "Your Majesty, are you okay?"
"I have no..."
Before Ruyi could finish her words, she felt a warm current seeping out from below.
"Call the imperial physician! The queen is bleeding!"
Wei Yanwan suddenly stood up and shouted, and the entire hall instantly became a mess.
Hongli picked up Ruyi, but suddenly heard a sharp female voice: "Master, Master!"
He quickly turned around and saw Wei Yanwan's pale face falling down. "Someone come and support the imperial concubine!"
This was not the end. Jiapin, who had been holding her belly and watching from the sidelines, also joined in the fun: "Your Majesty, I...I am about to give birth!"
Concubine Chu was so frightened that her stomach began to hurt, but seeing the empress and imperial concubine falling one after another, and Concubine Jia screaming in pain that she was about to give birth, she had no choice but to endure it.
Hongli felt a sharp pain in his forehead and staggered a few steps, feeling like he was going to faint. However, thinking of the auspicious sign in the queen's belly, as well as the imperial concubine and Jiapin, he could only barely hold it in and shouted:
"Come here, send the Imperial Concubine and Concubine Jia back. Immediately send Imperial Physician Bao and Imperial Physician Li to the two palaces respectively. Summon Jiang Yebin to Yikun Palace. Everyone else should return to their own palaces and stay put."
After saying this, he carried Ruyi to the bedroom and laid her on the bed, only to find his hands covered in blood. He felt even more terrified. He had been waiting for a legitimate son for many years, and Ruyi...
Jiang Yebin ran all the way over, not caring about the palace rules, and almost knelt at Hongli's feet. But Hongli waved his hand and told him to treat Ruyi quickly.
Jiang Yebin didn't dare delay. He checked Ruyi's face and carefully felt her pulse. Her panicked expression gradually calmed down. "Your Majesty, the Empress is frightened and angry, and her weak constitution has caused the bleeding. I will give you acupuncture and you will be fine."
"Okay, you must keep the queen's baby alive."
Hongli felt a little relieved and moved aside to sit. After Jiang Yubin finished the acupuncture, he ordered someone to prepare medicine to preserve the pregnancy for Ruyi to take. He only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that the pregnancy was fine.
At this moment, Li Yu walked in: "Your Majesty, word has come from Qixiang Palace that Concubine Jia has safely given birth to the Thirteenth Prince, and both mother and child are safe."
"Good, this is good news. How is the imperial concubine? Is she seriously injured?"
"The Imperial Concubine is pregnant. Doctor Bao said it's been over two months."
But it's obviously not all good news today.
Not long after, Concubine Chu also delivered the news. She was so frightened that she had a bleeding on the way back. She couldn't keep the baby and had a miscarriage.
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