In order to find out whether Chu Xuan was really about to die, the emperor sent someone to go to the Night King's Palace with the imperial physician.

When the imperial physician left, the Night King's Mansion was in complete silence. The servants all hung their heads and walked in a panic, looking as if a disaster was about to happen.

Chu Xuan's face was ashen as he lay on the bed, and he was about to die. The imperial physician quickly gave him acupuncture and brought him back to life.

Finally, Chu Xuan's life was saved without any danger. The imperial physician left some medicine and hurried back to the palace to report to the emperor.

As a result, the emperor began to become confused. Was Chu Xuan really sick or was he pretending to be sick?

While the Emperor was engaging Chu Xuan in a battle of wits and courage, Concubine Xian was also not idle.

The palace maid suddenly came to Concubine Xian quietly and whispered in her ear.

Concubine Xian then looked up at the palace maid in surprise and asked, "Are you serious? Did you see it with your own eyes?"

The little palace maid was very sure: "Your Highness, I have seen with my own eyes that Concubine Hui has been nauseous from time to time. She is probably pregnant."

Concubine Xian secretly gritted her teeth, feeling angry. She wanted to hide it? She just wouldn't let Qin Xuelin get what she wanted!

"Go and summon the imperial physician. Since Concubine Hui is not feeling well, I will go and see her in person."

Concubine Xian brought the imperial physician to Qin Xuelin with ill intentions. As soon as she entered the room, she pretended to care about her and pulled Qin Xuelin aside and said, "I heard that you haven't been feeling well recently, so I specially invited the imperial physician to come and see you. You can't be careless if you're not feeling well. Let the imperial physician take your pulse."

Qin Xuelin smiled, but her heart began to beat fast. Concubine Xian must have known something, which was why she brought the imperial physician with her. She must not let anyone find out that she was pregnant, and she had to find a way to get rid of the physician.

"Thank you for your concern, sister. My sister is in good health. There is no need to make such a fuss to ask the imperial physician to diagnose her pulse. It's just that I just happened to have a small day recently and caught a cold."

Concubine Xian was skeptical: "Really? Sister, please don't be afraid to see a doctor. I have brought the imperial physician to you. You should check if your pulse is healthy before you leave. This way, I can feel more at ease."

Qin Xuelin's eyes were filled with gratitude, but she felt embarrassed: "Thank you for your kindness, but just now His Majesty sent someone to tell me, and I was in a hurry to serve His Majesty. Sister, you..."

Qin Xuelin had already carried the emperor out, so even if Concubine Xian wanted to confirm it, she had to give up and leave with her people.

After finally sending the man away, Qin Xuelin breathed a sigh of relief. She quickly wrote a letter and sent someone to secretly deliver it to Ye'an Mansion.

In this situation, only Lu Yanluo can help her.

After returning to Fenghua Palace, Concubine Xian thought about it over and over again and still felt that something was not right.

Qin Xuelin's evasive attitude just now was too obvious. Could it be that she was really pregnant?

On the other hand, Lu Yanluo received Qin Xuelin's letter for help, and hurried into the palace, giving Qin Xuelin a medicine that could temporarily hide the pregnancy, just in case.

But he never expected that walls have ears, and a seemingly inconspicuous little palace maid quickly walked towards Fenghua Palace.

"Your Highness, please go to Concubine Hui quickly. Princess Ye has entered the palace and brought Concubine Hui a medicine. It is said that taking it can cover up the signs of pregnancy. Once she takes it, nothing will be found out!"

Concubine Xian shouted angrily, "What? How dare she be so bold as to conceal the royal heir! Hurry up and call the imperial physician to come with me to check it out!"

Concubine Xian led her men to Qin Xuelin's bedroom in a threatening manner.

Unexpectedly, when they reached the gate of Guanju Palace, they met the imperial concubine who was strolling out with the seventh prince in her arms.

The Imperial Noble Consort was stunned. She hadn't seen the Virtuous Imperial Consort for a long time, and she felt a little uncomfortable when she first saw her.

Consort Xian came closer and bowed hastily: "Greetings, Imperial Consort. I have some urgent matters to attend to. I will visit you another day."

As he was about to leave, the Imperial Noble Consort saw him and knew that this man was definitely not going to do anything good, so she subconsciously stepped forward and stopped him.

"Where is Concubine Xian going? Why is she in such a hurry? What happened in the palace?"

Concubine Xian was eager to stop Qin Xuelin from taking medicine, but due to her status, she had to deal with Concubine Huang.

"It's nothing urgent, but I heard that Concubine Hui seemed to be pregnant, so I hurried to ask the imperial physician to diagnose her pulse so that I could tell Your Majesty the good news."

The Imperial Concubine was puzzled: "Empress Hui is pregnant, why did you still bother Concubine Xian to summon the imperial physician? How can this be justified?"

Concubine Xian clearly felt that Concubine Huang was just trying to delay time here, so in order to avoid getting entangled with her, she simply dragged people along with her.

It’s a pity that it was still a step too late in the end.

When Concubine Xian arrived, Lu Yanluo had already left. Qin Xuelin was sitting at the table calmly, and was surprised to see the visitor.

"Why are the sisters here? Oh, even the Seventh Prince is here with you."

The Imperial Concubine said, "I met the virtuous concubine on the road. She said my sister was pregnant, so I came to see her. How many months is it?"

Facing the angry look of Concubine Xian, Qin Xuelin pretended to be surprised: "Pregnant? Where did you get that from? I am not pregnant."

Concubine Xian ignored her and pointed at the imperial physician and ordered, "Check Concubine Hui's pulse. I want to see how long you can keep it a secret."

Qin Xuelin was not annoyed when she saw this. She calmly stretched out her hand and let the imperial physician take her pulse.

Just now, she had taken the medicine sent by Lu Yanluo, and Concubine Xian was destined to return empty-handed today.

Under Concubine Xian's determined gaze, the imperial physician carefully replied: "Judging from the pulse, Concubine Hui... is not pregnant."

"How is that possible!" Concubine Xian was a little angry: "Did you take the medicine Lu Yanluo gave you? Do you know that hiding your pregnancy is a serious crime? If His Majesty finds out, you will lose your honor and favor. Concubine Hui, think carefully, are you pregnant or not?"

"No." Qin Xuelin was very tight-lipped, insisting that she was not pregnant: "Your Majesty, you are so aggressive. I have already said no, what else do you want?"

What? What else could she do? Concubine Xian was unwilling and stared at Qin Xuelin. She was sure that Qin Xuelin was pregnant, just like Concubine Liang, who had concealed it.

"Okay, since you said no, then no. Since you are not feeling well, I will order the imperial physician to prescribe some medicine for you. You must take good care of yourself."

The imperial physician understood what was meant and prescribed many blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing medicines, which are absolutely not to be taken by pregnant women.

Qin Xuelin remained calm and smiled gratefully at Concubine Xian. Concubine Xian could only leave in anger and reluctance.

All medicines are poisonous. After this incident, Lu Yanluo sent some pregnancy-preserving drugs to prevent the fetus from being affected by the drugs she had taken before.

Fortunately, Qin Xuelin survived this ordeal and was just waiting for the right opportunity to tell the emperor about her pregnancy.