Emperor Xian of Wei's solemn face was filled with an unusually deep worry.
He flew into a rage, “You all boast all day long, saying you can do this and that, as if you could bring the dead back to life. Now it’s just morning sickness, and after half a month of treatment, there’s been no effect at all. Look how thin my Consort Ying has become!”
Worrying about the fetus is one thing, but genuinely feeling sorry for Chu Yuan is another.
The once lively and energetic person had been vomiting for several days, her face was deathly pale, and her small face had become much thinner.
The willow branches sway in the breeze, as if they would scatter with the slightest gust.
The Empress Dowager held Chu Yuan's hand, her brows furrowed with pity. "Heaven have mercy, how could it be so serious? When I was pregnant with the Emperor, I didn't vomit like this."
Then she turned her head and said, "Lord Lu, you are Consort Ying's biological father, can't you think of a way?"
Lu Min lowered his head so low it almost disappeared into his neck, and stammered, "Your Majesty, these symptoms... cannot be considered an illness, so it is not advisable to administer medicine rashly. Otherwise, if it harms the fetus in Consort Ying's womb, we will be held responsible!"
Judge Xu agreed, "Judge Lu is right. All medicines have some degree of toxicity, so pregnant women should take them sparingly. The fact that Her Majesty's reaction is so severe means, from another perspective, that the fetus is healthy enough."
Upon hearing that the child was healthy, both the Empress Dowager and the Emperor's eyes lit up. This at least meant that there was no risk of miscarriage like that of Consort Fang before her.
But seeing that Chu Yuan was so frail and looked so worried, he could hardly bear the weight of her clothes.
Children need to be well, but adults can't ignore them either!
"Go and find a way! No matter what, at least make sure Consort Ying can eat!" Emperor Wei Xian gave the order, not giving Lu Min and the others any time to waste.
Xu and Lu exchanged a glance, both feeling utterly miserable.
Kang Yuanzheng thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, instead of focusing on medicine, why not try dietary therapy? Find a cook who can prepare delicious meals to make some appetizing and stomach-soothing dishes for the Empress. As long as she can eat and her stomach can hold food, the symptoms of morning sickness will naturally gradually ease."
Emperor Xian of Wei glared at him abruptly, "Kang Xingzhi, are you implying that the food prepared by the imperial kitchen is inedible?"
"That's not what I meant. The Imperial Kitchen is excellent, but it may not suit Your Majesty's taste. Moreover, after becoming pregnant, your appetite may change significantly. Such changes require more careful attention and close care to detect. Sometimes, Your Majesty herself may not even be aware of them."
"Ah..." The Empress Dowager suddenly realized, and looked at Granny Qiu beside her, "Your Majesty, what Chief Physician Kang said makes sense. Granny Qiu, who is by my side, is a good cook. Why don't we let her come and take care of me for a few days?"
The Emperor frowned. "No, the Empress Dowager has always used Granny Qiu. She definitely won't be used to being without her..."
As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something and immediately ordered, "Someone, bring Consort Xuan Wan. I remember when I was a prince, she always took care of my meals. They were delicious and thoughtful, and I didn't eat the same thing twice in half a month."
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but stare in disbelief.
Is this a case of making one concubine act as another concubine's cook?
Even if Consort Wan's rank is not high, doing this is too demeaning to Consort Wan!
However, Emperor Xian of Wei had already made up his mind, and although everyone opened their mouths, they ultimately dared not try to dissuade him.
But his respect for Chu Yuan deepened even further.
Consort Ying is truly favored; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she's the most favored person since the beginning of the new dynasty!
Chu Yuan felt dizzy and her mouth tasted bitter. She was hungry but couldn't eat, and her stomach was churning with acid.
When she finally realized what Emperor Wei Xian had done, she hurriedly shook her head, "Your Majesty, no..."
"Consort Ying, please stop talking. I can't bear to see you like this. Both the child and you are my precious treasures. Consort Wan is kind-hearted. I'll talk to her properly, and she won't mind." The Empress Dowager had already been pushed aside by Emperor Wei Xian, whose tall and upright figure sat on the edge of the bed, making Chu Yuan appear even more frail and sickly.
Chu Yuan was about to refuse again, but the Empress Dowager couldn't bear it and also tried to persuade her, "Consort Ying, the Emperor is right. You are not just an individual now. Even for the sake of the Emperor and the world of Wei, you cannot be harmed. Consort Wan is sensible and knows that everything should be for the greater good."
The usually ethereal and beautiful Wanmei, praised to the skies, was speechless.
Upon receiving the imperial edict, what could she say? She could only hurry and get dressed, then head to Baohua Palace.
In short, she didn't dare to disobey the imperial decree, and it's also true that she was a skilled cook.
He Ye felt indignant on Wan Meiren's behalf the whole way, "Your Highness, how could the Emperor issue such an edict, ordering you to cook for Yingfei? Isn't that making you a servant to her?"
Although before entering the palace, Consort Wan was just a personal maidservant.
But now that she's been bestowed the title of "Beauty," she's saying goodbye to the past and is now a proper imperial concubine.
How could one concubine serve as a maid to another concubine?
Isn't this deliberately insulting someone?
Unlike He Ye, Wan Meiren's gentle face remained calm and composed, even carrying a hint of a smile. "It's rare that His Majesty would think of me at a time like this."
"My lady, aren't you angry at all?"
Wan Meiren paused slightly. "Angry? What am I angry about?"
"The Emperor shows you such disrespect! He doesn't respect you at all, even though you were his first woman!"
Consort Wan gave a self-deprecating laugh, "You should only say this to me, never say it outside, it's too embarrassing! Don't you know what kind of person our Emperor is? What does it matter if he's ranked first or second? The key is that he likes her and she can bear his children. Consort Ying's appearance is exactly what he likes, and she can also bear children. If he doesn't favor Consort Ying, who will he favor? If I were him, I would want to hold Consort Ying in the palm of my hand!"
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