A fortnight later, a major event occurred in the Southern Kingdom. The Emperor was assassinated while incognito outside the capital, causing a stir in the court and the country. While everyone was concerned about the Emperor's injuries, the concubines in the harem were also worried.
Many concubines came to visit the emperor with tonics and soups, but they were all turned away. Only Xia Yuwei was allowed in. This honor really made all the concubines in the harem envious.
Xia Yuwei looked at the unconscious man on the bed, her eyes full of worry. After the imperial physician finished examining him, Xia Yuwei asked in a cold voice, "What happened to the emperor?"
The imperial physician hesitated to speak, and Xia Yuwei frowned slightly.
"The emperor is fine, he will be fine once he wakes up." The imperial physician replied tremblingly.
However, Xia Yuwei keenly felt that the imperial physician was not telling the truth, and immediately had a plan in mind.
Xia Yuwei looked at the palace maids in the hall, "All of you get out."
"Yes."
When she and the imperial physician were alone in the palace, Xia Yuwei's gaze became sharp. "Imperial Physician Wang, tell me the truth. What is the emperor's condition like?"
Doctor Wang struggled, seemingly unable to withstand her questioning, and finally compromised and said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor seems to have been deeply hurt."
The word "seems" is used very subtly.
Xia Yuwei was struck by lightning and looked at him in shock. "What did you say?!"
"Are you sure?" Xia Yuwei's voice trembled slightly.
Doctor Wang shuddered and nodded affirmatively.
Xia Yuwei's body trembled slightly, and the confused look on her face disappeared in an instant. When she looked at Doctor Wang again, her eyes turned cold and stern. "Don't tell anyone about this. If you dare to reveal even a little bit, your whole family will be buried with you."
Doctor Wang replied with a panicked expression, "I dare not. The Emperor has only suffered minor injuries. He will wake up soon."
Xia Yuwei nodded with satisfaction.
After the imperial physician left, Xia Yuwei's thoughts were in a mess. Looking at Nan Shaotian lying on the bed, she felt very complicated. It wouldn't be long before he realized that he was not able to do it.
In the vast harem, there are only two princes and one princess. Concubines with two princes will rise in status, because in the future their sons will become emperors, and they will become empress dowagers, becoming the most honorable people.
No, this must not be allowed to happen.
Only her son can become emperor, no one else is allowed.
Xia Yuwei touched her belly.
That day she asked the imperial physician to take her pulse. When the imperial physician withdrew his hand, she looked at him with hope.
"Doctor Fang, how is my health?"
It has been half a month since the last favor. As long as my belly is strong, I will be pregnant with a dragon heir.
"Your Majesty is still a little weak. I will prescribe you some more Qi-tonifying and health-promoting medicine."
Xia Yuwei's heart sank. It wasn't bad, she wasn't pregnant.
After the imperial physician left, Xia Yuwei's entire demeanor darkened. No, she had to find a solution. She couldn't just let it go. She wanted to find another imperial physician for Nan Shaotian, but she was afraid they'd reach the same conclusion.
By the time Nan Shaotian knew about it, it would be too late for her to make amends. So she had to let Nan Shaotian know that she was pregnant with a dragon heir before that.
She didn't have much time to think about it, and finally she made up her mind.
On the other side, the unconscious person was safely staying in Bei Yutang's bedroom.
"Do you think she will take that step?" Bei Yutang asked.
"Yes. She is an ambitious woman. Everything now cannot satisfy her desires." Xiao Yan said firmly.
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