Moreover,
After hesitating for a moment, Xu Lejin murmured softly, "Moreover, when Consort Chuyun was a maidservant in the Empress's palace, she took too many contraceptive medicines because the Empress did not allow her to have children."
"Every medicine has some toxicity. Although the contraceptive medicine is mild, it will still harm the body in the end. After being promoted to concubine, Consort Chu Yun was too eager to have a pregnancy and acted too hastily."
Yingchun and Zhishu lowered their heads, pretending not to hear.
At this moment, from the east side hall, came the heart-wrenching cries of Consort Chu Yun. Xu Lejin listened, her face showing emotion, but in her heart she felt that Consort Chu Yun had brought this upon herself.
She was already a concubine personally appointed by Emperor Kangxi. As long as she received his favor, she would have a child sooner or later.
However, Consort Chu Yun defied all conventions and became pregnant during the mourning period for her former mistress, the Empress. She even deliberately plotted against Emperor Kangxi, using confinement to wait until her unborn child was three months along before announcing the news.
Although Kangxi was still young and impetuous, not yet at the age of being cold-blooded and ruthless, he felt pity for her. However, after the pity, he felt more anger.
Enraged by Consort Chu Yun's schemes, she plotted against him!
Looking towards the East Annex Hall, Xu Lejin said solemnly, "In the inner palace, one wrong step can lead to utter ruin. Consort Chuyun is now making one mistake after another."
Changing the subject, Xu Lejin looked at Yingchun with a serious expression.
"Mother sent a letter to the palace a few days ago, mentioning that Father has done something outrageous again. Yingchun, you must immediately go to the Imperial Stables and inquire with your uncle about how Father's matter is being handled."
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