Many concubines pleaded with the Empress Dowager to allow them to remain in the palace.
"Your Majesty, please allow the Emperor to keep us here!"
"I have no choice. This is the Emperor's will, not my or the Consort's. You should be asking the Emperor for help."
"Half of you will be leaving tomorrow. Have you packed your things? If not, go back. You don't need to stay here with us."
Chu Xiao only issued an edict to send away half of the people, without mentioning that there would be another batch later. All those who were to leave looked gloomy, while those not on the list were either relieved or gloating.
Consort Xian was the first to stand up. "Your Majesty, I haven't finished packing my things yet, so I'll be leaving now."
She took two steps, but before she even stepped out of the entrance to Shou Kang Palace, she collapsed to the ground, only to be caught by a palace maid who reacted quickly.
The Empress Dowager hurriedly asked, "What's wrong with Consort Xian? Quickly take her to the side hall so the imperial physician can examine her."
The imperial physician who had treated Consort Shu hadn't left yet, so he also examined Consort Xian.
You won't believe it until you see it, and what you find will shock you.
The imperial physician hurriedly reported to the Empress Dowager, "Your Majesty, Consort Shu is not seriously injured. She just fainted due to a rush of blood to her head."
"But Consort Xian, she..."
The Empress Dowager asked, "How is Consort Xian?"
"The Consort Xian is pregnant! Her pulse indicates she is two months along! Congratulations, Empress Dowager! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
The Empress Dowager was overjoyed!
After so many years of waiting, the emperor finally has an heir! The royal family has an heir!
Everyone present was both surprised and envious; Consort Xian's pregnancy had come at just the right time!
Yun Chaoxi was also shocked. Two months ago, the emperor was still impotent, so the child in Consort Xian's belly... was An Yi's?
"Quickly send someone to tell the Emperor! Oh, right! Consort Xian is pregnant and absolutely cannot be moved to another residence. She should stay in the palace to rest and prepare for childbirth." The Empress Dowager made the final decision, her joy barely concealed.
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