Just as Mingyue was about to kick Chengbi, she quickly stopped her, saying, "Why is Consort Hui still so impatient? Can't you listen to what Consort De has to say?"
Seeing that Mingyue stopped her, Wanwan didn't say anything more. She just snorted and retreated to the side unwillingly, her eyes still fixed on Chengbi with hostility, as if she would not hesitate to eliminate her if she dared to do anything.
She complained, "Cheng Bi is stupid and dull. She's like a silent gourd all day long. Why don't I listen to her? Look at her, besides greeting you, what else does she say?"
Stupid and clumsy? Mingyue almost burst out laughing when she heard this. This person was just hiding their sharpness. Wanwan was the one who was just a beautiful fool.
No wonder Yinzhen was so patient and compliant, completely following Wuya Chengbi's lead.
Mingyue smiled and quickly helped Chengbi up. "You really are something. I picked the flower first, so you should have just said so. Why were you so silly as not to explain anything?"
Cheng Bi glanced at Mingyue in surprise; she hadn't expected Mingyue to help her.
"What's going on?" Wanwan asked, somewhat confused.
Mingyue explained, "This flower was first seen by Consort De, but I also liked it when I saw it, so I exchanged it with the plum blossoms I had picked earlier. I originally thought she was going to use it to decorate her own palace. If I had known that it was Consort Hui who ordered it, I would naturally not have taken away her favorite flower."
"So that's how it is." Wanwan nodded thoughtfully. Even if she was stupid, she could tell that Mingyue's words were false.
But Mingyue was determined to protect Chengbi, so how could she dare to disobey? Besides, if word got out that she was beating a concubine over such a trivial matter, it would only make Xuan Ye disgusted.
So Wanwan gave an awkward laugh and said to Chengbi, "Next time, just say what's on your mind. You know I'm impatient and impulsive, so please don't take offense."
Cheng Bi remained silent with her head down.
"You..." Wanwan's chest heaved with anger. She had already lowered her voice, but Cheng Bi still didn't give her any face.
"Alright!" Mingyue smiled and said, "Noble Lady De is a man of few words, you don't need to get angry with her."
After speaking, she looked up at the sky and said, "It's noon, and I must return to the palace for my meal."
"Then this concubine will see Your Majesty off." Wanwan immediately stood up to see her off.
"No need, let Chengbi escort me, it's on her way anyway." With that, Mingyue turned and left.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Bi followed closely behind.
When they reached the Imperial Garden, Cheng Bi suddenly stopped and asked Mingyue in a low voice, "Why did Your Majesty help me?"
Upon hearing this, Mingyue stopped and turned to look at her intently.
She laughed and said, "I helped you simply because I couldn't stand it. Do you believe that?"
"I believe you." Cheng Bi nodded vigorously. "I have no children and my status is lowly. It would be of no benefit for Your Majesty to help me."
"You see things quite clearly." Mingyue smiled, then turned and continued walking.
Cheng Bi followed Mingyue again, saying as she walked, "In fact, Consort Hui is right, I didn't look carefully enough."
Wan'er didn't take it seriously. "Whether you look for her seriously or not, she'll still cause you trouble and embarrass you. Knowing the outcome, why bother going through the process?"
Cheng Bi was stunned again upon hearing this; Mingyue knew exactly what she was thinking!
Seeing her dazed look, Mingyue didn't say anything and walked forward on her own.
Since she is still young, some things will show on her face, which Mingyue finds strange.
If Cheng Bi always had a blank expression, that would be truly terrifying.
They soon arrived at the entrance of Kunning Palace. Mingyue stopped and asked Chengbi, "Would Consort De like to have lunch with me?"
"This concubine dares not," Cheng Bi said, bowing slightly. Her status was far too different; she was not worthy to dine with the Empress.
Looking at the woman before her who was so bound by convention, Mingyue shook her head helplessly. "In that case, you may return to the palace on your own."
Having said that, Mingyue turned to leave.
"Your Majesty the Empress." Cheng Bi's somewhat urgent voice came from behind.
Mingyue turned around in confusion, "What is it?"
Cheng Bi hesitated for a moment before finally speaking her mind, “Your Majesty the Empress is pregnant. If you want to give birth to the prince safely, you must eat less and move more. You must not be greedy. I know you like all kinds of spices, but I still advise you not to touch them in the future, so as not to harm the fetus in your womb.”
Mingyue was slightly taken aback; it seemed that Chengbi knew quite a bit.
"Also, be careful of the imperial physician who takes your pulse; never trust his words."
After saying this, Cheng Bi looked around and, seeing no one, left quickly without waiting for Ming Yue to ask any further questions.
Mingyue watched her retreating figure, her brows furrowing slightly. "This person... is truly extraordinary!"
“Your Highness, this servant thinks Consort De makes sense. Why don’t we follow her advice?” Green Sleeves said softly.
"Yes, of course I'll obey." Mingyue smiled broadly; she had profited from this.
After she returned to her palace and finished her lunch, she heard that an imperial physician had come to check her pulse.
Upon hearing this, Mingyue smiled and said, "I was just looking for him, and here he is." She stretched and said, "Let him in!"
"Yes!" Green Sleeves lowered her head, her heart filled with trepidation as she let the imperial physician in.
"Your humble servant Zhang Wenshan greets Your Majesty the Empress," Zhang Wenshan said, bowing respectfully.
"No need for formalities!"
Mingyue waved her hand, then revealed her wrist for Zhang Wenshan to take her pulse.
Zhang Wenshan's expression was solemn. After a moment, he withdrew his hand and reported in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I have completed the diagnosis. It seems that Her Majesty's pregnancy is a bit unstable!"
"What's wrong? I'm perfectly fine," Mingyue asked, raising an eyebrow without any sign of nervousness.
If it were the original owner of this body, her heart would have been in her throat by that quack doctor.
Unfortunately, she is no longer the original owner of this body, so naturally she won't easily trust anyone.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me!" Zhang Wenshan hurriedly kowtowed and begged for forgiveness, but he still insisted on his own way, "This... Your Majesty, I dare not lie! The imperial fetus is really weak."
"Oh?" Mingyue raised her chin, looking at Zhang Wenshan with great interest. "Then tell me, how can I ensure that the imperial fetus is not weak?"
Zhang Wenshan, with his head bowed, did not see Mingyue's expression. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "It must be because Your Majesty has been eating less and moving around more these past two days. I will prescribe some tonics for Your Majesty. Just take them on time and you will be fine."
As he spoke, he seemed certain that Mingyue wouldn't joke about the child.
Mingyue smiled faintly, "Do I need to eat more and move less?"
"Yes!" He nodded.
"Heh!" Mingyue sneered inwardly, but her face remained calm as she asked, "I wonder if there is anyone pregnant in Physician Zhang's household?"
Zhang Wenshan was puzzled, but dared not hide it: "My wife is pregnant, and she is already four months along."
Upon hearing this, Mingyue was overjoyed. Wasn't this the perfect time to take revenge on the evil imperial physician?
She wanted to see whether Physician Zhang would choose his so-called future or his devoted wife!
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