Blood.
Blood was everywhere.
Consort Qin lay on her side on the bed, already unconscious from the pain.
Bright red liquid seeped into the bed, dripping from under the bed frame.
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Jingren Palace.
The eldest prince reminisced with his father and mother until late at night before taking his leave.
Empress Rouci removed Li Shengyuan's outer robe.
As I prepared to help him lie down.
Hurried footsteps could be heard outside the door.
Xu Ninghai knocked on the door.
"Your Majesty, something has happened at Muqing Palace."
"What can't be said tomorrow? Why are you calling so late?"
Li Shengyuan scolded impatiently.
"It's Consort Qin; she miscarried."
The emperor's expression changed drastically. He grabbed his clothes, put them on, and hurriedly rushed outside.
The Empress followed immediately.
We arrived at Muqing Palace.
The imperial physician was treating Qin Miaomiao, but seeing that she was unconscious, the palace maids were all terrified and kept crying.
The moment Li Shengyuan pushed open the door, a strong stench of blood assaulted his nostrils.
Seeing this horrific scene...
He was also stunned.
His face suddenly turned ashen, and he took two steps back.
"It's all my fault, it's all my fault!"
"If I had believed Consort Qin's words and come to see her sooner, this wouldn't have happened!"
He covered his forehead in frustration, slumped onto the stool, and was filled with remorse.
"Your Majesty, please do not blame yourself; this is not your fault."
It's common for imperial children to fail to be born in the palace; it seems Consort Qin is simply unlucky.
Empress Rouci's eyes gleamed, and she patted his back gently to comfort him in a low voice.
Turning to ask the imperial physician,
"How is the situation?"
"Your Majesty and Empress, the child in Consort Qin's womb could not be saved, but after emergency treatment, Consort Qin is out of danger."
"Doctor Guo said with his head down."
"Can you determine the cause of the miscarriage?"
"After examining your pulse, I believe it is due to a sudden surge of anger affecting your heart, coupled with excessive worry and overthinking in your daily life—"
"How could that be! Consort Qin has always been in good health, how could she miscarry from a sudden attack of anger? Perhaps you didn't detect it!"
Li Shengyuan abruptly interrupted him, and in a fit of anger, smashed a celadon teacup.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me, this humble subject dared not conceal the truth!"
Physician Guo knelt down with a thud and kowtowed repeatedly.
"I have been practicing medicine for decades and have indeed not found anything unusual."
"And you guys, can't you find the problem either?"
Li Shengyuan was furious.
He scanned the crowd one by one.
Most of the imperial physicians kneeling on the ground shook their heads and remained silent.
Only Qiao Yunsheng's eyes flickered.
He examined Consort Qin's arms and found that her skin was dry and flaky when touched.
It's not winter now.
If you look into her eyes, you can see a faint dark black color.
Based on the combined analysis, it appears to be chronic poisoning.
Even if the others genuinely didn't notice this detail, Guo Yuanshi was his mentor.
With Master's abilities, it's impossible that he couldn't see anything.
His decision to remain silent may have been based on his own considerations.
After all, we need to find the source of the poison and then find out who poisoned it.
This will likely be a troublesome matter.
"Your Majesty, I do not know."
All the imperial physicians shook their heads.
"Useless! What good are you all, raised as orphans?!"
"Alright, Your Majesty, please don't be angry. The scene here is bloody, and it's late. Why don't you go back first and leave everything to me?"
Empress Rouci gently comforted her,
"Your Majesty, as you know, Consort Qin has always been impulsive."
"The imperial physician said that she was suffering from a sudden attack of anger, which is possible. In addition, she is very thoughtful. Being too young, she is prone to focusing her mind on vying for favor and beauty, without realizing that she is harming herself."
A seemingly unintentional remark by Queen Rouci
This reminded the Emperor of Qin Miaomiao's deliberate attempt to wear the same outfit as Qin Miaomiao at the Spring Flower Banquet earlier that day.
His face darkened.
If it weren't for her constantly focusing her attention on this, she wouldn't have neglected the child in her womb.
She wouldn't anger him, punish her by confining her to her quarters, or prevent the imperial physicians from visiting her, thus missing the crucial window for treatment!
Although I also made mistakes,
But ultimately, the root of all these mistakes lies with herself!
"I understand. No need to say more. I'll return to Taiji Palace now."
"Your Majesty, you will stay here and take care of Consort Qin."
"Once she is feeling better, I will send someone to inform me, and I will come to visit her again."
"The Empress Dowager originally said that she should give birth to the child and live in the Cold Palace, but considering that she has just lost a prince, I will not punish her for now."
Let her rest and recuperate properly at Muqing Palace.
"His Majesty is a wise and benevolent ruler who values loyalty and righteousness."
A subtle, almost imperceptible, hint of malice flickered across Empress Rouci's lips, but upon closer inspection, she maintained her usual gentle and sensible demeanor.
"Xu Ninghai, escort the Emperor back to rest properly."
"Here you are."
Turning back to her room, Empress Rouci adopted a serious expression once again.
"I hereby order you to revive Consort Qin at all costs! Help her recover as soon as possible!"
"yes."
The imperial physicians all spoke in unison.
Writing prescriptions, decocting medicine, and serving water.
The servants ran in and out all night without rest.
I don't know how much medicine they were given.
Qin Miaomiao finally woke up slowly.
The first thing she did upon opening her eyes was to clutch her stomach and cry out in alarm, "My son!"
"Consort Qin, you're awake."
She turned her head and saw the Empress sitting by the bed, her face full of tender concern, holding her hand with a look of heartache.
"It's good that you're awake. The prince is gone, but perhaps you can conceive again. You're still young; nothing is impossible..."
"What? Your Majesty? What do you mean by that? My child! How could it be... no! No!"
Qin Miaomiao became hysterical, tears streaming down her face in a moment of panic. She clutched her stomach, her heart aching as if being stabbed.
"Who is it? Someone must be trying to frame me!"
"Your Majesty, I beg you to do me justice!"
Empress Rouci subtly curled the corners of her lips:
"Don't get too agitated. The imperial physician said that the prince miscarried because you were too agitated. You should focus on recovering, and I will send people to take good care of you."
"No, Your Majesty, absolutely not! My child was murdered!"
"Consort Qin, calm down. If you can tell me who harmed you, I might be able to seek justice for you."
But now, without any evidence,
No one will believe you if you say that.
Empress Rouci spoke softly, seemingly hinting at something.
Qin Miaomiao was lost in thought, slumped back onto the bed, her pale face filled with grief and helplessness.
At this time
Qiao Yunsheng could no longer hold back and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report. I would like to speak with you privately for a moment."
patio.
The two stood facing each other.
"Chronic poisoning!"
The empress looked surprised, flicked her sleeve, and turned to look at him.
"To plot against the imperial heir is no small matter, Imperial Physician Qiao, are you sure?"
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