The next day, Lan Shuang slept until noon. This time, she learned her lesson and asked 888, "Is Nangong Yi here?"
888: “Not here.”
Only then did Lan Shuang open her eyes with relief.
It was bright outside and the bed curtains were drawn low, blocking out the light, allowing her to sleep so soundly.
She sat up with difficulty and used her good right hand to open the bed curtains. Zhili came in to change the water just in time. Hearing the commotion, he glanced over and was surprised to see Lan Shuang awake. "You're finally awake, Madam. How are you feeling? Are you still feeling uncomfortable? Does your wound hurt?"
She bombarded him with questions like a machine gun. Lan Shuang pressed her brows and said, "It's okay. The pain from the wound is normal. I can still bear it. What time is it?"
"It's almost noon."
Zhili came over to hang up the bed curtains and asked in a low voice, "Are you hungry, Madam? I'll have someone bring you food so we can change the medicine after you finish eating."
Lan Shuang nodded, took the clothes and put them on.
"And His Majesty?"
She asked casually, but saw Zhili's face change. He glanced outside and whispered, "Your Majesty, you don't know. His Majesty went to Noble Lady Xiao's place last night. He stayed for half an hour and then came out with a furious face."
"Um?"
Lan Shuang held her hand and walked to the table to sit down. She took the handkerchief and wiped her face. She narrowed her eyes when she heard it, "Did you have a fight?"
Zhili shook his head, his expression becoming even uglier. "Your Majesty, you may not know that not long after His Majesty left, the Imperial Physician was summoned from Huichun Palace."
Lan Shuang finished washing up and sat down again, taking a sip of warm water. "Why did you ask the imperial physician? Are you injured?"
"No, Concubine Xiao is pregnant!"
Lan Shuang was startled, "Are you pregnant?"
She recalled the original owner's memory. It seemed that Xiao Feiyan was also pregnant at this time in her previous life. The time was almost the same.
This child came at the perfect time.
She smiled and said, "This is a happy occasion, why are you looking so sad?"
Zhili: “?”
Zhili: “???”
She stared at Lan Shuang's face cautiously, "Madam, are you talking nonsense because you are in so much pain?"
Lan Shuang raised her eyebrows. "How could that be? I'm really happy."
Zhili: “…”
She pursed her lips and looked at Lan Shuang with complicated eyes, as if she was hesitating whether to call a doctor.
Lan Shuang sighed, "Alas, no one believes the truth these days."
Zhili was about to say something, but Lan Shuang waved her hand and said, "Go serve the food. I'm hungry. Remember to describe me in a sad way when you leave."
Zhili was stunned: "Huh?"
Weren't you happy just now?
She met Lan Shuang's gaze, and Lan Shuang smiled meaningfully. Zhili immediately reacted, "I understand! I'll go right away!"
She stood up and walked away quickly, while Lan Shuang held the teacup and drank leisurely.
Soon, the news that Concubine Xiao of Huichun Palace was pregnant spread throughout the three palaces and six courtyards. At the same time, the news that Concubine Lan accidentally broke the medicine bowl also spread.
The queen sat in the hall, staring at the scenery outside the door in a daze.
The maid asked, "Your Majesty, Concubine Xiao is pregnant. This is your Majesty's first child! If it's a prince, it would be truly extraordinary."
The Queen said nothing, and did not even move her eyes.
The maid continued, "It's strange. How could the imperial concubine, who is so favored, not be pregnant? For such a long time, the concubines in the harem have been silent, yet a little-known concubine, Xiao Guiren, is pregnant with a prince. How can she be so lucky?"
Hearing this, the queen's stagnant heart suddenly began to stir.
Yes, Concubine Lan is so favored, why is there no movement in her belly?
And myself.
The Queen lowered her head and touched her belly. She and the Emperor had made love so many times, so why didn't she have a child? She had tried so hard and drank so much secret medicine, so why was there no sign of a child?
"My queen, is there something wrong here?" The maid was puzzled.
The queen frowned: "Shut up and stop talking nonsense."
"Yes." The maid shut up awkwardly.
"Go to my storehouse and get some of the finest medicinal herbs for Concubine Xiao. Also, pick out some valuable silks, satins, gold and silver jewelry and send them along." The Queen said with a half-smile, "Her status will be different from now on."
The maid respectfully responded and was about to leave when a group of Jinyiwei dressed in red flying fish uniforms suddenly rushed in from outside.
The maid was startled and retreated back to the queen, "Who allowed you in? How dare you!"
The Queen's face also turned cold. She pushed the maid aside and stood up, her majestic gaze falling on the person in the middle. "Trespassing into the harem is a serious crime, and treason is a capital crime. On whose orders did you dare to act wildly here in my palace?"
The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. We are following the orders of Your Majesty to ask you to go to the Imperial Study."
"Do I need the Imperial Guards to invite me to the Imperial Study?" The Queen sneered, "This palace is truly a favor."
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. This is Your Majesty's will. We are just following orders. Please don't make things difficult for us."
The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard refused to give in. The queen held him in a stalemate for a moment, but still left.
"I'll go on my own, follow me."
She held her head high, chest puffed out, maintaining her dignity as a queen, and walked step by step to the imperial study.
It was a hot day, and she was already sweating when she arrived at the imperial study. Beads of sweat were sliding down her face, but she didn't care. She went straight up the stairs and walked in without waiting for Su Ming to inform her.
"Your Majesty, I am here."
The queen stood in the middle of the study, looking at Nangong Yi who was sitting behind the desk.
Nangong Yi's face was as gloomy as water. He didn't react at all when he saw her. He just played with the ring on his hand.
The Queen asked, "I wonder why Your Majesty sent the Imperial Guard to invite me here?"
Nangong Yi raised his eyes and looked at her: "The Queen doesn't know?"
"What should I know?"
Seeing her like this, Nangong Yi picked up a letter from the table and threw it down, "Read it yourself!"
The letter fell to the ground and was opened, revealing a confession inside.
She picked it up and glanced at it, her heart suddenly sinking.
The assassin caught yesterday confessed and even pointed out that she was the one who hired the killer to kill Nangong Yi.
The memorial explained the whole story of her hiring a killer, including how much money she paid, how many people she hired, who was in charge, and every detail. The queen almost believed it to be true.
She looked up at Nangong Yi in disbelief, "Your Majesty, do you believe it?"
Nangong Yi avoided her gaze, "The evidence is irrefutable."
"Where's the irrefutable evidence? Just his one-sided statement?"
The Queen's voice grew louder, and Nangong Yi frowned, "Am I a tyrant who only listens to one side of the story?"
He stood up, hands behind his back, his expression cold but unable to conceal his disgust, "I have already sent people to investigate the Anguo Mansion. One of Anguo's confidants confessed personally, and there are also letters between him and you. Do you still want to quibble?"
"Queen, I called you here because I wanted to give you a chance. After all, you and I are married, and I have always trusted you, but you have disappointed me so much!"
The queen remained silent. After an unknown amount of time, she suddenly laughed, "Trust? Hahahahaha——"
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