Lu Liang had no way to refute it; they were no different from prisoners, and it was indeed inappropriate to call a doctor.
However, Lu Wanying looked very unwell; her face was pale and she was constantly sweating profusely.
When asked where she felt unwell, she wouldn't say.
Su Lin'er kept asking questions and peeking in every now and then, showing great concern for Lu Wanying's condition.
“Although doctors can’t go in, you can tell me where you feel unwell, and I can get you some medicine. No one will stop you,” Su Lin’er suggested.
She could guess what was going on just by looking at Lu Wanying's reaction.
Su Wenyuan's information was correct; Lu Wanying is definitely pregnant.
I just don't know if Lu Wanying's child can be saved.
Just as they were at a stalemate, the carriage from Prince Chen's residence arrived. Su Wenyuan got off the carriage and first glanced at Su Lin'er.
What are you doing here?
Su Lin'er smoothed her hair and said, "I wanted to buy some clothes, but I happened to pass by and saw this commotion. Is it a problem to say a few words for the guards on duty here?"
She just wanted to confirm whether Lu Wanying was really pregnant.
If it's true, then we should make it known to everyone.
With her reputation ruined, the Emperor would never allow her to enter the Crown Prince's residence.
Su Wenyuan ignored her and walked straight towards the General's Mansion, glancing at it from afar.
Lu Liang didn't want to beg her, and said angrily, "You are really vicious. We're already in this situation, and you still want to order someone to poison my sister. If she dies, I will haunt you even as a ghost."
Before Su Wenyuan could even say anything, someone had already condemned her?
That family deserves to die! They spread rumors and cause trouble with ease!
Su Lin'er laughed out loud, inwardly cursing that he deserved it.
She didn't do it, but now she's being blamed.
Madam Chen then cursed, "Su Wenyuan, what have we, the Lu family, done to offend you? Why are you so persistent? You can't even wait a few days; do you really want to kill us?"
Lu Wanying then said pitifully, "Princess Consort Chen, we had some misunderstandings back then. His Highness Prince Chen explained it clearly that day. I have no relationship with the Prince. You don't need to retaliate against me like this!"
Okay, now we even have a motive for the crime.
Several people accused Su Wenyuan one after another, and the surrounding people joined in the discussion, also feeling that Su Wenyuan was responsible for the incident.
Just then, Meng Qi arrived with the doctor and bowed to Su Wenyuan.
Su Wenyuan said coldly, "The prince had business in the palace, so I arranged for a doctor to be called. Before the doctor even arrived, I was accused of poisoning him? Your family is truly ungrateful. You're a bunch of people who are about to die. Would I poison you for no reason?"
Lu Liang looked at the doctor with a grim expression; he had spoken too soon.
No one expected that Su Wenyuan would call a doctor for them; they all thought she, like Su Lin'er, was there to watch the spectacle.
Su Wenyuan was very fortunate; if she hadn't called a doctor, things would have been very difficult to explain.
Even if the news of Lu Wanying's pregnancy comes out, some people will still suspect that she drugged her.
Once a doctor is called in, there's not much more to say, right?
Meng Qi said, "The princess just heard that someone here was unwell, so she asked me to fetch a doctor. I was just trying to be kind, but I'm being wronged like this. I think we don't need the doctor. Why don't you tell me why you say the princess poisoned him? If there's no evidence, just take him to jail!"
Now they have to add another charge: slandering the princess.
The people who had previously joined in the commotion and gossip changed their tune just like that.
"Lu Guanfeng embezzled so much silver, the Lu family is doomed to die sooner or later. What is Princess Consort Chen thinking that she would poison them?"
"This isn't the first time they've talked nonsense. Lu Wanying has been talking nonsense for years, what's one more time?"
"Is he faking his illness? We have to keep a close eye on him and not let the corrupt official's family members escape."
The crowd buzzed with discussion, and the expressions on the faces of the Lu family members were as varied as a palette of colors.
Lu Wanying didn't care about losing face; she only prayed that the Crown Prince would come quickly.
She can't hold on any longer; the baby can't be harmed!
Su Lin'er chimed in sarcastically, "They've wronged you so much, and you still went to find a doctor for you? Send the doctor back right away; he's a heartless scoundrel, not worth it."
Lu Liang was very anxious, seeing that Lu Wanying was about to faint, and the doctor was right there!
Madam Chen didn't care; death was death. It was just a pity that she didn't cause a scene.
Su Wenyuan sighed and said, "I'm a soft-hearted person, so please take a look. A doctor won't be a problem. Please take a good look so that if something goes wrong, you won't blame me. I can't bear that responsibility!"
Now everyone has to praise Su Wenyuan for being so kind and generous.
The Lu family treated her so badly, openly mocking and ridiculing her, yet she still insisted on calling a doctor for them.
Su Lin'er didn't understand either, and was about to continue to stop her when Su Wenyuan gave her a look, and she roughly understood what was going on.
If the doctor doesn't go to see her, how will anyone know that Lu Wanying is pregnant?
After figuring it out, Su Lin'er changed her attitude.
"Since the Emperor hasn't issued an edict yet, we really can't treat you unfairly. Quickly take a look, lest someone else die."
The doctor was let in, and just as he was about to take Lu Wanying's pulse, she suddenly ran away.
My body wasn't in good shape to begin with, and running like that took a lot of effort.
"I don't trust this doctor. I want the one who took my pulse a couple of days ago!" Lu Wanying shouted.
Everyone was stunned. They were already in this state, why were they still choosing a doctor?
Now even the Lu family members started to think she was ungrateful.
It's already good enough that we've found a doctor for her, why are you being so picky?
Lu Liang lowered his voice and said worriedly, "Don't be silly, quickly get a doctor to take a look, whether you've been poisoned or eaten something wrong."
After saying that, he gestured for the doctor to come forward, and Meng Qi gave him a push, pushing the doctor toward Lu Wanying.
Lu Wanying was so anxious she was about to cry. She desperately tried to back away, shaking her head and saying, "This doctor was invited by her. I don't believe him. I don't want him to see me. I only want the one from that day!"
The doctor that day was someone Consort Wan had found; he would help her cover it up.
Su Lin'er sneered, "What kind of shameful disease have you contracted? Why do you need to pick a doctor?"
Su Wenyuan frowned and said, "That day, it was Consort Wan who invited the doctor. I have nowhere else to find one."
"Hey, he's already a prisoner, and he's still being picky. Don't be ungrateful!" Whispers arose from the surrounding crowd.
"Exactly, it's already a favor that they can get you a doctor; the more I look at it, the more it seems like they're faking it."
"If Princess Consort Chen really wanted to harm you, you would have died long ago. Would she have given you the opportunity to choose a doctor here?"
Faced with overwhelming accusations, Lu Wanying panicked.
My stomach really hurts, but I don't dare let anyone know. Why hasn't the Crown Prince arrived yet?
Su Wenyuan knew he was waiting for the Crown Prince, but the Crown Prince was in the palace and couldn't come out.
Just then, the imperial edict arrived.
Sheng Jingyu is quick enough; how long has it been? The imperial edict has already been issued. This is getting interesting.
The imperial decree has already convicted her; how can the Crown Prince protect her?
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