"I know." It is precisely because I know that there is no need to say anything more.
Whether it's showing off or saying nothing at all.
“Yanfei is different from them all.”
Qing Shuang nodded: "It is indeed different. I always feel that Consort Yan is somewhat detached. His Majesty... is probably happy to see her like this."
Xia Meiren smiled and nodded, then went to see the children.
The child is adorable; she holds him every day.
Consort Ye went back and remained silent.
Granny Lu, however, remained clear-headed: "Your Highness, you mustn't let your guard down. If you weren't pregnant, why would you suddenly lose your appetite and crave sour foods? You didn't used to like them."
"How should I know!" Consort Ye said irritably.
“Your Highness, this is not the time to be willful and angry. You should know your own body; such a sudden change is probably not normal,” said Granny Lu anxiously.
Consort Ye finally came to her senses: "You...you mean someone plotted against me?"
"I don't know, but I have to think this way," said Granny Lu.
Consort Ye stood up: "Is it Physician Fang? But he didn't prescribe any medicine for me?"
"Yes, Physician Fang's words were ambiguous, but he didn't prescribe any medicine for you. So we need to investigate even more thoroughly." Granny Lu seized the opportunity to say, "Last time, when Consort Qu miscarried, His Majesty was so angry that he forced Consort Ye to take the medicine. He acted decisively. Although it's not certain that the Empress Dowager did it, even if it is found out, Consort Ye is ruined."
She was reminding Consort Ye that if she were to be plotted against, the consequences would be dire.
"Granny, what do you mean? I'm a bit confused right now..." Consort Ye rubbed her temples, not even bothering to vent her anger.
"In my opinion, we should first investigate our palace," said Granny Lu.
Consort Ye naturally had no objections and ordered Granny Lu to investigate.
While Consort Ye was conducting her own investigation, Shu Chengfeng naturally also asked Yun Ji to investigate the matter.
The result was known by dusk on the second day.
"It was Wu Yong, the eunuch in the Empress's quarters, who found his fellow townsman Zhou Fu. Zhou Fu's godmother works in the imperial kitchen. The medicine in those fillings came from the Empress's quarters."
"Oh? Then what about Consort Ye?" Shu Chengfeng asked.
"It's true that Consort Ye's health is not good, as her spleen and stomach are not in harmony. However, the physician who examined her before, Physician Fang, did not mention that she was pregnant. He also advised Consort Ye to take care of her stomach. It's just that Consort Ye herself suspects that she is pregnant. Physician Huang also said that it doesn't seem like she has taken any medicine. If there is definitely a problem, it is her diet. If her diet is not right, she will feel uncomfortable in her stomach and intestines for a few days and will not want to eat. In addition, Consort Ye suspects that she is pregnant, and thinking too much about it makes her crave sour foods. Physician Huang said that this is normal."
Yun Ji said, "But this is all we can see right now."
As for whether there are other people behind it, it's hard to say; we just haven't found them yet.
"I do know that this imperial physician is the one Consort Mu trusts the most. However... judging from this, he neither prescribed any medicine nor performed any acupuncture. He only took the pulse and said a few words casually, so it's really hard to say how much impact he can have."
Shu Chengfeng hummed in agreement.
"Then continue the investigation; we'll have to wait a bit longer for these."
Yunji understood; His Majesty wanted to see what would happen next.
That same night, Peiyue spoke to Sujin again.
"Our Empress is having a huge headache over these things right now. I wonder who could be so cruel. Sigh, it's really worrying for her. Every time something happens, it's always the Empress's fault."
"Don't worry too much," Su Jin said.
"How could I not worry? I am from the Ning family, just like my sisters. Now that I've entered the palace, although I can't compare to my sisters, my heart is only for Her Majesty. I still remember when I first entered the Crown Prince's residence, Sister Sujin, Sister Suzhen, Sister Feiyue, and Sister Yingyue were first-class. Wenxi and I were second-class, but Her Majesty has always been very kind to us."
"Now that we've entered the palace, we're all first-class citizens."
“You and Wenxi are both good, quick-witted and intelligent. It’s just that the Empress is used to having Suzhen and me serve her, so there are fewer other people to serve her. But you will still have to serve her in the future,” Sujin said.
Thinking back to the time in the Ning family, I was indeed close to all of them, that group of young girls.
"Sister Suzhen is also wholeheartedly devoted to Her Majesty. Just a few days ago, while enjoying the cool evening air, she mentioned what would happen if Consort Ye were truly pregnant. Who knew this would happen? It turns out she's not pregnant after all." Peiyue sighed, "It's a good thing, I suppose."
"Really? You're talking about this?" Su Jinxin asked, bringing it up.
"Ah? Yes, it's wrong to talk about the masters in private. I promise I won't do it again," Pei Yue said hurriedly.
"It's alright, it's all for Your Highness. It's getting late, I should go and serve you." Su Jin said, then got up and left.
Peiyue got up and saw her off a few steps.
He sat back down and gently fanned himself with a fan.
It's nothing special, just an ordinary wooden handle and an ordinary fan surface.
It couldn't compare to the jade-bone silk embroidered fan His Majesty had given to Consort Yan. Yet, at this moment, she found herself waving it with a certain feeling.
The next morning, the Empress invited Shu Chengfeng over.
When Yan Nangui heard that His Majesty was also going, he quickly ate a little something to fill his stomach, knowing that it would probably take all morning.
Sure enough, once I got there, I realized it was a big event.
Even Qu Jieyu, who was still in her postpartum confinement period, showed up. Although she still had five or six days left, she was clearly almost fully recovered.
Ye Xiaoyi also came. Her face looked unpleasant, but it was clear that she had dressed up.
The Empress's expression was not good: "The incident occurred early this morning when He Bao, a maid from Fei Luan Palace, was hiding and crying in the small garden outside the kitchen. My maid happened to be passing by with the meal and overheard her saying something about apologizing to Consort Ye. So she brought her back."
“When she brought it back, she became nervous. Under questioning, she admitted that she had given the medicine to Li Lu in the imperial kitchen.”
As the empress spoke, she ordered someone to bring the person in.
Consort Ye remained seated and silent. The Empress, preoccupied with her own anxieties, paid no attention to this.
Soon, Nahebao was brought in.
She knelt down, no longer even bothering to greet him.
After several rounds of questioning by the Empress, she finally stammered, "It was the Imperial Concubine's orders. This servant...this servant took the medicine and gave it to...to Li Lu...It was this servant...it was this servant who did it..."
Yunji lowered his head, thinking to himself, "This guy is asking for trouble."
The facts have already been investigated. Where did this new person who was giving the medication come from?
The Empress looked at Shu Chengfeng and said, "Your Majesty, I dare not make the decision on this matter."
Shu Chengfeng looked at the kneeling palace maid below and said indifferently, "Did the Imperial Concubine give you the medicine and instruct you to give it to Li Lu?"
His voice didn't carry much anger; it was even calm.
But He Bao below was so frightened that he lay prone on the ground, trembling all over.
After a long while, he suddenly raised his head: "Your Majesty, spare my life! Your Majesty, save my mother and brother! It was the Empress! It was the Empress who forced them!"
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