Chapter 115 Princess Heng also fainted.
Just then, Imperial Physician Wang rushed over in a panic, "I've found it! Your humble servant has found it!"
Everyone looked at him, and the imperial physician Wang suddenly approached the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, this is the culprit who caused Consort Su to develop rashes all over her body."
He was holding a bowl in his hand, inside which was a dark, wriggling mass that looked extremely disgusting, giving me goosebumps.
Upon seeing this, the Emperor frowned. "What is this?"
"This is a kind of insect used to treat venereal disease. Her Majesty used a folk remedy to treat this disease, so the fetus in her womb died long ago. Today, Consort Su and Consort Jieyu had contact, and I deduce that the rash on Consort Su's face is also due to this insect."
After Physician Wang finished speaking, everyone around him was so frightened that they all dispersed and kept their distance, as if Consort Su had contracted venereal disease like her aunt and could infect them.
Empress Cheng pulled Xie Shang away, saying, "This disease is deadly, Shang'er, don't touch her anymore."
Empress Cheng had known for a long time that Su Qingqing was ill, and she had been waiting for this day. She never expected that Su Qingqing would still have illusions about the Emperor after leaving the Cold Palace. Even though her body was so badly damaged, she still wanted to seduce His Majesty.
Xie Shang never expected this outcome. Now that the truth has come out and it has been proven that Jiang Fenghua was not behind it, he is increasingly disappointed in Su Tingwan and tells her to stop having contact with Su Qingqing, but she refuses to listen.
She didn't reveal a single word about her upcoming performance with Su Qingqing on stage today.
When did Wanwan become so calm and collected?
Su Tingwan was stunned upon hearing this. She walked up to Xie Shang and said, "Your Highness, I truly did not know that my aunt was ill. I misunderstood the Princess." Now, all she wanted was to sever ties with Su Qingqing as soon as possible in order to save herself.
He flung Su Tingwan's hand away, as if she were the one who was the most filthy. "Wanwan, I'm so disappointed in you."
Xie Shang even felt a lingering fear. If Su Qingqing had succeeded in murdering Jiang Fenghua back then, Jiang Fenghua would be the one suffering all of this today.
He looked at Jiang Fenghua, only to see that she wasn't looking at him either, as if she was really angry with him, and was kneeling obediently on the ground.
He tried to help her up, but she ignored him. It seemed inappropriate to throw a tantrum in front of all the palace servants.
Su Tingwan felt as if her heart was being torn apart, and dared not take another step forward. How could her aunt have contracted such a disease? Who exactly did Yunfang hire to cause her aunt to be like this?
Madam Su also looked pale and sickly. At this moment, she had no right to plead for any of the Su family's daughters.
Fortunately, she returned; otherwise, if things had continued to develop this way, the Su family might not have had a place in Shengjing City.
Having contracted that venereal disease, Qingqing's situation was beyond saving, and now they needed to find a way to keep Wanwan.
At that moment, Su Tingwan's legs gave way and she instantly fainted on the ground.
Old Madam Su said repeatedly, "Wanwan, what's wrong? Don't frighten your grandmother."
Seeing that Su Tingwan was unconscious, she knew she absolutely could not be kicked out of the Heng Prince's mansion, otherwise Jiang Fenghua would have gotten her just what she wanted.
Upon seeing this, Xie Shang almost instinctively wanted to step forward. Although he was angry, Su Tingwan was the first woman he had ever loved, and he could not be a heartless person. He said, "Imperial Physician Wang, quickly examine the concubine."
All eyes were on Su Tingwan. Doctor Wang was taking her pulse and checking her breathing, as he was somewhat wary of the rash on her face.
Empress Cheng glared at Jiang Fenghua, signaling with her eyes that she knew about fainting, but Jiang Fenghua didn't.
Su Tingwan's fainting spell will likely result in her being sent to Prince Heng's residence again.
The next second, Jiang Fenghua, who was still kneeling on the ground, suddenly swayed and fainted on the spot.
"Princess Heng has fainted!" someone exclaimed.
Empress Cheng looked anxious. "Shang'er, come quickly and see Ruan Ruan. Ruan Ruan has also fainted. She must have been angered by Su Tingwan."
Empress Cheng, being quite the actress, added, "Young Master Jiang's daughter married me as his daughter-in-law, yet I couldn't protect her, allowing others to smear her and humiliate her at will. It's all because of my incompetence!"
Xie Shang strode forward and picked her up. "Imperial Physician Wang, come quickly and examine the Princess."
The imperial physician was extremely busy. Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and he was the only one left on duty at the Imperial Hospital. He never expected such a thing to happen. He checked on the concubine and then on the princess, sweating profusely with anxiety.
Lianye followed beside her, her eyes filled with anxiety and reddening. She knelt before Jiang Fenghua and muttered in front of Xie Shang, "Why must my princess suffer all this for no reason?"
Xie Shang heard the maid's complaint and inexplicably clenched his fingers. No matter how he taught Wanwan, she was impossible to teach. Jiang Fenghua treated her with all her heart, but she was so ungrateful.
Just as Physician Wang was about to take Jiang Fenghua's pulse, Lianye took out a snow-white handkerchief from her body and covered her wrist.
Through the handkerchief, Physician Wang calmed down and carefully took Jiang Fenghua's pulse. After a moment, Physician Wang's eyes lit up, "It's a pregnancy pulse."
"Congratulations, Your Highness, the Princess Consort is pregnant." Imperial Physician Wang bowed to Xie Shang.
Xie Shang was stunned upon hearing this. Looking at the delicate woman in his arms with her eyes closed, his legs felt like they were made of lead, and he couldn't move an inch. His joy was almost entirely written on his face. He held the woman tightly in his arms. God had sent the best woman to his side, and they were going to be parents.
Empress Cheng confirmed again, "Is Physician Wang sure he didn't misdiagnose the pulse?"
"There's no mistake, the princess's pulse is strong and powerful, it must be a sign of pregnancy."
Lianye had always known that her mistress was trying to conceive, but she didn't know she was pregnant so quickly. She kowtowed to the Empress, "The Princess's period has been delayed for several days. It turns out that the Princess is pregnant. It was all my negligence."
The Empress then asked, "Why did Ruan Ruan faint?"
"It might be due to anger and anxiety." Since the imperial physician Wang was summoned by Empress Cheng, he naturally knew how to phrase it.
No one could have imagined that Princess Heng would find out she was pregnant at this time.
Xie Shang got married at the age of twenty-five, which was already quite late. Empress Cheng was naturally envious of the other princes who already had many children. Tonight was full of unpleasant things, but this one happy event made Empress Cheng overjoyed.
Empress Cheng said in a deep voice, "Nothing is more important than Princess Heng's health right now. Shang'er, since Consort Su has angered Ruan Ruan to this extent, we should send her away."
Old Madam Su interjected, "No matter what, Wanwan is now a woman who has entered the Heng Prince's mansion. Where does Her Majesty the Empress intend to send her?"
Empress Cheng wanted to say that they should be sent back to the Su family and the children could take them back and discipline them themselves.
Even the Emperor had to show deference to Old Lady Su. She said, "Although Su Tingwan was implicated by Consort Su, and her face was injured, I will naturally send her to Jingci Nunnery to recuperate. I will bring her back after she recovers."
Xie Shang did not object, which meant he acquiesced. He then carried Jiang Fenghua toward the side hall.
Old Madam Su gritted her teeth and had no choice but to accept it. Su Tingwan closed her eyes and tried to resist, but the Empress just couldn't stand her and wanted to send her to become a nun. However, Old Madam Su held her down with all her might, thinking that as long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn.
Since I'm dizzy, there's no reason for me to get up again. I guess I'll just have to swallow this bitter pill.
Empress Cheng was arrogant and haughty. Su Qingqing had been favored since she entered the palace more than ten years ago. Back then, Su Qingqing's arrogance had infuriated Empress Cheng. Now, this was just her karma coming back to haunt her.
Madam Su pondered to herself: Which link in the chain went wrong?
Because Princess Heng was pregnant, it was a great joy at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, and the gloom in everyone's hearts instantly dissipated.
In the side hall, Imperial Physician Wang gave Jiang Fenghua acupuncture before she slowly woke up. Lianye said anxiously, "Your Highness, you're finally awake! You scared me to death!"
Xie Shang dismissed Physician Wang and had Lianye stand guard outside the door.
Xie Shang's voice was gentle, as if afraid of frightening her, and he held her hand tightly, "Ruan Ruan, is there anything else that's bothering you?"
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