Inside the Bright Moon Pavilion, Red Bean asked cautiously, "Chenghui, we need to make a good plan."
Ning Chenghui nodded: "We can't delay, we need to hurry."
“Yes, the main courtyard must be under tight security right now. We must come up with a foolproof plan,” Hongdou said.
Ning Chenghui took a deep breath: "That's natural."
"It must be... I can't let my sister be on guard." She sat down and thought carefully.
Hongdou's heart was beating a little fast, but she wasn't too scared. As long as she could succeed, she would save the eldest prince.
If the Crown Princess gives birth to a son...
I don't even dare to think about red beans.
The main courtyard is now meticulously maintained, and incense is no longer needed.
Everything used in the main courtyard must undergo strict inspection before it can be brought in.
While Ning Chenghui was pondering these matters, in the main courtyard, the Crown Princess was seeing the imperial physician for the second time.
She is still doing well.
She is now very careful, receiving greetings from everyone every morning and rarely going out during the day.
By the time the twelfth lunar month arrives, the pregnancy will be basically stable.
This time, she wouldn't eat anything strange, nor would she touch anything that would nourish her pregnancy. She didn't even dare tell the Ning family that she was pregnant.
A large number of people can make things more organized, but it can also make things more complicated.
It's not that anyone betrayed you, it's just that when there are many people involved, it's hard to keep things a secret.
So if you find out that she didn't change her clothes or something, you're more likely to suspect this.
Now, everyone in the manor with any ability knows about it.
It's just that the Crown Princess herself doesn't say it, and neither do the others.
Inside the Moon-Viewing Pavilion, Consort Ye suddenly stood up: "What did you say? She's pregnant again?"
"That's probably it," Yuehua said cautiously. "These past few days, the main courtyard has been particularly strict. They've stopped having the kitchen deliver meals; they've sent several people to fetch them instead. I also heard that she hasn't changed her clothes this month. Actually, after calling the imperial physician last time, they went to ask His Highness the Crown Prince for help, which is proof. Also, why did Consort Jin walk here that night she courted death? Was she afraid the sedan chair would fall? Even if she did fall, it wasn't that high; what could possibly happen? But if she's pregnant, then it's hard to say." Yuehua said.
“You’re right, fine…” Ye Liangdi gritted her teeth: “She’s really lucky!”
"I lost my child, but she keeps getting pregnant one after another." Ye Liangdi was trembling with anger.
"If she were to give birth to a legitimate son... I'm afraid it would be awkward for Ning Chenghui's child," Yuehua said gloatingly.
"Serves them right! They're all Ning family's offspring, let them fight like dogs." Ye Liangdi snorted.
Liu Ying simply served him without saying anything.
He just thought to himself, with so many people in the mansion knowing that the Crown Princess is pregnant, how can she possibly keep this baby?
Of all the people in this mansion, the one who cares least about whether the Crown Princess gives birth or not is Yan Nangui from Jiyue Pavilion.
She finally finished the painting and colored it, admired it for a while, and then hung it aside, waiting for Shu Chengfeng to come and see it before taking it down.
It can't stay hanging there forever.
“Now, for every meal, the Crown Princess sends several people to fetch it. Although it’s said to be out of caution, it just makes it easier to confirm the allegations,” Jiang Xiang said.
"It doesn't matter. Just keep a close eye on things and make sure they don't bring anything in that they shouldn't be bringing in. As for the rest, it's none of our business," Yan Nangui said.
"Yes. Don't worry, although our security isn't as tight as the main courtyard, we servants are still careful and will never let anything unclean in."
I wasn't too worried about the geese returning south.
However, sometimes accidents happen very quickly.
The Crown Princess is alright for now, but Consort Jin is in trouble again.
It was afternoon, and Yan Nangui had just woken up when Eunuch Liu from the front courtyard came to invite her to the main courtyard. He said His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Crown Princess had something to discuss.
Yan Nangui raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly. It seemed that a storm was brewing.
She changed her clothes and went to the main courtyard.
Inside the main courtyard, not everyone was present yet, but they gradually arrived one after another.
After paying his respects to Yan Nangui, he sat down first. He wasn't in a hurry to ask what was on his mind.
Shu Chengfeng glanced at her a few times, but couldn't discern any expression on her face.
Kim Bong-yi sat at the end of the table, and after paying her respects, she obediently sat back down. Her belly was gradually growing bigger, but she was still quite plump.
Compared to her pale complexion that night, she looks much better today.
After everyone had gathered, Shu Chengfeng gestured for the Crown Princess to speak.
The Crown Princess glanced at Yan Nangui, her voice still gentle: "Consort Jin, we've discovered something that might be related to you. That's why we summoned you here."
Yan Nangui nodded: "Your Majesty, please speak freely."
The Crown Princess waved her hand, ordering someone to bring over a plate of pastries. It was chestnut and walnut cake.
“Something was added to this.” The Crown Princess looked at Consort Jin: “Since you discovered it, you should tell me yourself.”
Kim Bong-yi quickly stood up: "Yes."
"I...I've been craving this for the past few days, so I asked the kitchen to make it. But as soon as I got it, I realized something was off. The powder on top doesn't look like crushed walnuts. I've had it before, so upon closer inspection, I realized...this is...this is morning glory seeds."
"What is a morning glory seed?" Ye Liangdi asked.
"Morning glory seeds are the seeds of the morning glory flower. They can be used as medicine when roasted. They can relieve phlegm, kill parasites, and drain water. They can treat abdominal pain and the like. But you can't eat too much of them, especially pregnant women. This stuff is very cold in nature." Jin Fengyi looked at Yan Nangui and said aggrievedly, "How this stuff ended up in my food is unknown, but it's really a scourge in the mansion."
Yan Nangui didn't say a word the whole time, only slightly raised his eyebrows and even smiled.
Consort Ye couldn't stand this and angrily said, "Fine! Yan Nangui, you actually plotted to harm His Highness's offspring? You vicious woman!"
Yan Nangui glanced at her lightly, then stood up and looked at Shu Chengfeng and the Crown Princess: "I wonder if Your Highness and Her Majesty have summoned the imperial physician yet?"
"Imperial Physician Hu is right next door." The Crown Princess then showed no sign of being fierce or menacing.
Soon, Physician Hu arrived.
After seeing it in public and tasting it, he nodded: "This is indeed a morning glory seed."
"Look, the evidence is conclusive! Yan, you vicious woman! You deserve to be beaten to death!" Ye Liangdi exclaimed excitedly.
“Since there is evidence, then I also have evidence. Luo Kui, go back and get it,” Yan Nan Gui said.
Just as Luo Kui was about to say yes, Ye Liangdi said again, "Wait, what are you going to do? Are you trying to destroy evidence?"
"Shut up." Yan Nangui glanced at her indifferently. "Your Highness, would you please send someone to go with this girl to retrieve it?"
Seeing her determination, the Crown Princess smiled and said, "Alright, wet nurse, you may go."
He then stepped forward and said, "Yes."
As soon as the people left, Yan Nangui tasted a little bit of the morning glory seed and said, "So this is what it tastes like."
"Don't pretend. Don't you know what you've put in?" Ye Liangdi said.
Yan Nangui ignored her and asked Physician Hu, "May I ask Physician Hu, what dosage is needed to cause a woman to miscarry?"
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