Chapter 86 An Lingrong 27
"What prescription? Who is Liu Bin from Jizhou? And Jiang Cheng, isn't he the brother of Jiang Shen, the imperial physician who took care of Concubine Cao?"
Ling Rong's eyes widened as she stood up from her seat: "How many things have you two been hiding from me?"
Zhen Huan and Mei Zhuang quickly pulled Ling Rong to sit down, no longer caring about being afraid. They apologized and made amends, and finally managed to coax her into peace. They both broke out in a sweat, this time because they were tired.
"Han'er and I didn't mean to hide this from you." Mei Zhuang wiped her forehead with a handkerchief and drank the chilled apricot wine in one gulp. She breathed a sigh of relief. "The other day, our conversation turned to the issue of offspring, and I told Huan'er that I had found Jiang Cheng and prescribed a prescription that would help with offspring."
At this point, Mei Zhuang let out a self-deprecating smile. "I'm so self-righteous! I sent so many people to find out by all means, and now I think I've found a treasure after receiving this prescription. I'm afraid Concubine Hua and Noble Lady Cao will think this is a joke."
Mei Zhuang had always had the highest self-esteem of the three of them, just like the line in her favorite poem: "I would rather die with my fragrance on the branch, than be blown away by the north wind." Now, being treated like a fool by her enemies, she hadn't noticed, which really pierced her heart.
"How can this be blamed on my sister? It's obviously because they are too cunning and their methods are too vicious. If Lingrong hadn't happened to make an appointment with us yesterday, which made Concubine Cao's plan fail, I'm afraid we would have fallen into the trap without knowing it." Zhen Huan hurriedly persuaded them. Speaking of Lingrong, the two of them felt grateful again. Since entering the palace, they didn't know how many favors and advice she had received.
"We sisters shouldn't talk about this." Ling Rong waved her hand generously, "But Sister, you've been using the prescription for a while now. Have you seen any difference?"
"Different signs?"
"Have you had any changes in your diet? And...did your period come this month?"
The first question was fine, but the second one, asking a lady like Meizhuang to answer in public, was extremely embarrassing. However, she also knew the seriousness of the matter, so she suppressed her shame and said:
"It's been so hot these past few days, I haven't had any appetite for six or seven days. My period... is also overdue for more than half a month."
"These are all signs of pregnancy." Ling Rong's face was solemn. "But there are also some special prescriptions that can induce a false pregnancy. The symptoms appear to be the same as pregnancy, but in fact there is no pregnancy."
Seeing the two men looking at her in surprise, Ling Rong smiled and explained, "My father was originally a spice merchant. My mother accompanied him as he traveled extensively, interacting with the wives of various families. When I came to the capital, my mother was afraid I would fall prey to these things, so she explained many things to me in detail."
Seeing the realization on their faces, she crouched down and whispered, "Even the secret recipe for having a child was given to memorize two. But I thought we were still young, and medicine is three-quarters toxic, so I didn't take it out right away."
"Auntie has thought of everything for you and has exhausted all her energy." Even Zhen Huan and Mei Zhuang's family had never prepared these. However, these secret recipes are treasured by each family and cannot be found by just having a family background.
"Now we still need to find a reliable imperial physician to examine Sister Mei to see how effective the medicine is and whether it will harm her body. Also, Concubine Hua and Concubine Cao, if they didn't hit the target this time, I'm afraid they'll try again."
Zhen Huan also agreed, but she suddenly came up with a good idea: "Now that we know about this plan, there is nothing to be afraid of."
"Sister...are you willing to take a risk and play a game within a game?"
Mei Zhuang also understood what she meant, and immediately felt a surge of pride: "Since they are so determined to harm me, it would be unworthy of me not to retaliate."
The two of them looked at Ling Rong who was standing beside them. After this incident, they realized that Ling Rong was more thoughtful and considerate than the two of them.
"Needless to say, we sisters are of the same blood, so naturally I will go with you two sisters."
The apricot blossoms behind me have already fallen, and the green fruits are hanging all over the tree under the cover of branches and leaves, just waiting to ripen.
"Is Meizhuang really pregnant?" Yinzhen strode towards the Xinghuachun Pavilion, one in front and one behind the empress who arrived at the same time. For the first time, the man's face, which always had an indistinct expression of emotion, showed such obvious joy, and he even asked the empress a silly question.
"I also came here after hearing the news, but I don't know whether it is true or not." Yixiu smiled gently and gracefully. As soon as they entered Chunyu Pavilion, they saw that it was already full of people.
Even Concubine Cao and Concubine Qi, who lived far away, had arrived and were surrounding Shen Meizhuang in the center.
Seeing the Emperor and Empress enter, everyone stood up and saluted. The somewhat excited Emperor called out, taking a few steps forward to help Mei Zhuang up, "Have you sent the imperial physician to see her?"
"Your Majesty, I have sent someone to find the imperial physician early this morning." Ling Rong, standing aside, also smiled rarely: "Liu Bin from the Imperial Hospital is waiting outside."
"Let him in quickly."
After a while, a middle-aged man with a mustache walked in. After taking the pulse, he replied, "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Concubine Shen is over a month pregnant."
"Good, good!" The emperor, who was over forty years old and had only one not-so-intelligent third prince, had few offspring and poor quality. His attitude towards pregnant concubines in the harem was very different, not to mention that it was Meizhuang who was already to his liking.
After reading the history book sent by the empress, the emperor immediately ordered that Mei Zhuang's treatment be raised to that of a concubine, and ordered the imperial hospital to serve her medicine carefully.
"Now that Noble Lady Shen is pregnant, her diet must be even more meticulous. From now on, all your young mistress's food orders must be submitted to me for review before being submitted to the imperial kitchen."
The Empress's smile was truly kind and benevolent, and everyone present couldn't help but secretly praise her generosity. Even the Emperor was pleased with Yixiu, clapping her hands and praising her, saying, "The Empress is truly attentive."
This time, Meizhuang acted as if she was dazed with joy, and didn't specify Liu Bin when the empress asked for a personal physician. Cao Qinmo's expression froze for a moment, but then she slowly relaxed.
Sure enough, the person assigned to take charge of Meizhuang's pregnancy the next day was still Liu Bin.
Meizhuang pretended to know nothing and treated Liu Bin with great courtesy and trust. However, she secretly stepped up her surveillance of the servants of Xianyue Pavilion and finally found the thorn that Concubine Hua had planted in her palace.
In the tranquil Old Summer Palace, something is gradually brewing, waiting for an opportunity to erupt immediately.
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