"Your Majesty, although I'm not an expert in medicine, I can still tell if someone is pregnant," Du Zhongchun said in fear, his body shaking uncontrollably. He was intimidated by Nalan Yunzhi's majesty, sweat dripping down his forehead, and his heart was filled with fear.
Nalan Yunzhi's eyes were as cold as ice. Du Zhongchun kowtowed again in a hurry, his voice trembling: "The fetus in Ouyang Guijun's belly is less than three months old, and the fetus is still unstable. It is easy to cause miscarriage due to excessive emotional fluctuations or accidents such as falls. According to the diagnosis of this old minister, Ouyang Guijun should have both of the above conditions this time." His tone was full of regret and helplessness.
Nalan Yunzhi narrowed her eyes slightly, then slowly opened them, trying to suppress the anger within her. Her voice was calm and drawn out, "Doctor Du, please leave the prescription for preserving the elder and removing the younger, and you may depart."
Du Zhongchun felt as if he had been granted amnesty upon hearing this. He hurried to the side and quickly wrote a prescription for removing the seed. His writing was so fast that he seemed to be racing against time.
After writing the prescription for abortion, he immediately wrote several prescriptions for post-miscarriage conditioning, writing every word with extreme care. He also carefully instructed the medicine boy to clean Ouyang Yuming's lower body thoroughly, his concern evident in his words.
After the matter was settled, Du Zhongchun, the director of the Imperial Hospital, ran out of the palace with all his might on his staggering old legs under Nalan Yunzhi's sharp gaze, as if there was an evil ghost chasing him from behind.
Although she didn't understand what was happening, Du Zhongchun had already made up her mind to submit a petition to the Emperor the next morning, requesting to return home. At this moment, she had only one thought in her mind: to escape the Imperial Palace, this terrible place of trouble, as quickly as possible.
After Du Zhongchun left, Nalan Yunzhi turned his gaze to Hua Qingcheng, but heard her say leisurely: "My Lady, you have been tired all night catching the rebels. You should go back to the East Palace and rest early."
"Your son obeys your order. Mother, take care of yourself." Hua Qingcheng roughly guessed what was going on, saluted Nalan Yunzhi, and then decisively left Yilan Palace.
Then, Nalan Yunzhi glanced expressionlessly at Gu Changqing, who was standing by the bed, asking about Ouyang Yuming's well-being, and spoke slowly, "Changqing, Yuming has suddenly fallen ill, and I'm afraid he won't have time to manage the affairs of the harem. From today on, I promote you to the rank of Imperial Noble Lord, and you will temporarily take over the important task of managing the three palaces and six courtyards."
At this moment, Gu Changqing, who was trying hard to maintain his virtuous image, heard Nalan Yunzhi's words and his eyes suddenly widened, his face full of disbelief. His heart was like a raging storm, and he couldn't believe what he had just heard.
However, after a brief moment of shock, he quickly recovered and immediately knelt down to thank Nalan Yunzhi: "Your Majesty, I thank you very much! I will take good care of the complicated affairs of the harem for Brother Ouyang while he recovers from his illness. I will never let your kindness down, so that Brother Ouyang can recover in peace."
"No need." Nalan Yunzhi said coldly: "Yu Ming's body is probably difficult to recover. You just need to do your duty as an imperial noble."
Upon hearing this, Gu Changqing couldn't help but feel a surge of joy in his heart, but his face didn't show any flaws, still showing his worry and regret for Ouyang Yuming. He kowtowed to Nalan Yunzhi again to express his gratitude, and said earnestly: "Your Majesty, I will follow your instructions and do my best to take care of the affairs of the harem for you and Brother Ouyang."
"I am very pleased that you are so sensible and understanding." Nalan Yunzhi responded expressionlessly, his voice unclear and no emotion could be heard.
However, Gu Changqing, with his keen insight, could sense that the emperor was in a very bad mood and was intending to send everyone away. He immediately understood and gave Nalan Yunzhi a standard bow before quietly retreating, his movements graceful and measured.
After everyone left, Nalan Yunzhi slowly turned her gaze to the eunuch chief, Guo Dongbing, who was standing nearby. Her eyes revealed an unspeakable exhaustion, pain, and anger, as if the weight of the world was bearing down on her shoulders.
Guo Dongbing understood what he meant, and after bowing to Nalan Yunzhi, he turned and left, his steps steady and resolute. When he left the room, he was very considerate and gently closed the door.
The room suddenly fell into silence, with only the breathing of Nalan Yunzhi and the disordered gasps of Ouyang Yuming, who was already stunned by the shock on the bed.
After recognizing his situation once again, Ouyang Yuming still tried to make a last-ditch effort: "Your Majesty, I...I am wronged! I just had my menstrual period suddenly, not that I'm pregnant for more than two months..."
"Ouyang Yuming, is it that I am not good enough to you, or am I too tolerant of you?"
Nalan Yunzhi's face was gloomy as she paced back and forth in front of the bed. Her voice was so cold that it seemed to freeze the air. A terrifying cold light flashed from her deep eyes, and the anger and disappointment in them burned like a raging fire.
For Nalan Yunzhi, Ouyang Yuming's weight in her heart is indeed unique. When Ouyang Yuming came to the East Palace when she was still a princess, he became the first man Nalan Yunzhi put in her heart.
However, when she thought about the fact that she hadn't touched Ouyang Yuming for more than two months, how could the child in this man's belly at this moment be hers?
Nalan Yunzhi exuded a suffocating murderous aura. The blow of betrayal instantly consumed Nalan Yunzhi's heart with rage. Her anger was like a huge wave, and she wished she could kill the woman who had an affair with Ouyang Yuming immediately.
She strode forward, grabbed Ouyang Yuming's neck without hesitation, and said sternly, "Tell me! Whose child is this in your belly?"
Nalan Yunzhi's eyes were filled with pain and despair, and her voice was extremely cold, like a soul-snatching messenger from hell, filled with endless majesty and determination. She gradually tightened her fingers, as if wanting to vent all her anger.
"Your Majesty, I have no... no..."
Ouyang Yuming's throat was tightly strangled, making it difficult to breathe. His face flushed red from lack of oxygen. His eyes revealed fear and helplessness. He struggled desperately, trying to explain, but found that his voice became hoarse and weak.
Just as Ouyang Yuming's eyes began to turn black, Nalan Yunzhi suddenly loosened his grip and violently threw him away. Ouyang Yuming lost his balance and fell off the bed.
"Old Guo!"
Following Nalan Yunzhi's call, Guo Dongbing hurriedly pushed the door open from outside and bowed to Nalan Yunzhi, saying, "This old servant is here."
Nalan Yunzhi glanced disdainfully at Ouyang Yuming, who was lying on the ground, and said coldly, "Lord Ouyang has suddenly fallen ill. Send him back to Qiongyu Palace. Don't let him leave until he is cured, so as not to delay his treatment."
"Old slave, obey your command."
Nalan Yunzhi watched expressionlessly as Ouyang Yuming was taken away and headed to Qiongyu Palace.
It wasn't that Nalan Yunzhi was merciful, but Ouyang Yuming couldn't die before she caught that daring woman. She had to let this man know what the consequences would be for betraying her...
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