Chapter 177: Pregnant?
After Doctor Li entered the room, he first bowed to the Empress.
The Empress waved her hand. "Doctor Li, please excuse the formalities. The treatment is more important. Doctor Li, please take this... Madam's pulse."
To be able to be an imperial physician in the palace, one naturally needs to have the ability to read people's expressions.
When the Queen Mother called her "Madam", Doctor Li knew what was going on. He bowed in response and then walked over to sit down opposite Wen Wan.
"Ma'am, please extend your hand."
Doctor Li placed the mat on the table and took out a silk handkerchief from the medicine box.
Wen Wan's face turned pale, her eyes fell on the silk handkerchief, she hesitated a little, but still raised her hand and let Doctor Li take her pulse.
In the main seat, the Queen drank tea calmly, looking as if she was under great pressure but remained calm.
Wenwan glanced at the Queen out of the corner of her eye. It was really hard to understand why someone who killed innocent people could have such an extraordinary temperament.
Is it true that... you can't judge a book by its cover?
The Empress noticed her gaze and turned back quietly, "Madam... why are you looking at me like that?"
Wen Wan pursed her lips and replied in a deep voice, "Nothing, I'm just curious. People say that appearance is determined by the heart, but after observing the Queen, I feel that this statement is really unreliable."
The Queen was stunned at first, then she realized that Wen Wan was indirectly calling her cruel and ruthless.
"You're quite interesting. In all the years I've been here, this is the first time I've seen someone facing imminent death, yet not showing any fear in front of me, and even... having the courage to mock me."
After a pause, the Queen sighed.
"It's a pity that you met me too late. If you had met me when you were still in the boudoir, I would have definitely trained you to become a female official in the palace."
Wen Wan raised her eyebrows, "I... thank the Queen for her kindness?"
She even changed the way she referred to herself. She no longer called herself a commoner girl, but instead called herself "I".
This is extremely disrespectful in front of the royal family.
But Wen Wan doesn't care now. After all, it's just a name and it's no longer the most critical issue for the development of things.
The Queen chuckled softly, "I wouldn't say I'm showing favor, but... all women in this world are foolish. It's rare to meet someone who's both courageous and intelligent."
A person who can become a queen is indeed not stupid. With just a few words, she appears to be profound and intelligent.
However, Wen Wan questioned her sophistication.
Killing ordinary people in broad daylight at a temple fair, is that something a smart person can do?
With such a bad reputation, can she still hold the position of queen?
When Wen Wan thought of this, her heart suddenly skipped a beat.
wrong!
If she could think of it, how could the person who is the mother of the country not think of it?
But she did it anyway.
Even though she would be accused of killing innocent people, she did it.
That means it's worth it for her to do this.
What is it that would make the Queen willing to sacrifice her life for something?
In an instant, cold sweat broke out on Wenwan's forehead.
In this world, the only person who can please the queen is her husband...
The master of the world.
Wen Wan suddenly felt a surge of fear in her heart. At this moment, she didn't want Chen Yu to come.
The Empress: "Doctor Li, how is the lady doing?"
Doctor Li stroked his beard and frowned tightly. He was about to speak when Wen Wan interrupted him.
Wen Wan suddenly withdrew her hand, turned around and knelt in front of the Queen.
"My Lady, I know I was wrong! I was just trying to buy time. I'm not a concubine in the General's Mansion, and I'm not pregnant!"
"My Queen, whether you want to kill me or chop me up, I will accept it!"
Her sudden change in attitude stunned everyone in the room.
The Queen also seemed a little surprised, but soon, as if she figured out the key, she smiled and said:
"It seems that you might really be Shen Yu's woman. You are smarter than I expected. But unfortunately, Shen Yu is already on his way. Even if you die now, he still can't get away with it."
Upon hearing this, Wen Wan's body swayed and she was so shocked that she lost all strength.
The Empress sighed softly, "However, since you admit that you are using the Shen family's only heir to threaten me, then... your death is justified."
She raised her hand and beckoned, and immediately a guard came forward.
The guard took the order, drew his dagger and walked towards Wen Wan.
Although Wen Wan's face was pale, there was no trace of timidity in her eyes.
The first person to speak out to stop him was Doctor Li.
He stood up hurriedly, stood in front of Wen Wan, and bowed to the Queen and said loudly:
"Madam, you just mentioned General Shen. Is this lady from the general's mansion?"
The Queen replied calmly, "Perhaps."
"Then this lady cannot be killed. She is really pregnant."
As soon as Doctor Li finished speaking, the Queen's face was filled with shock, and Wen Wan staggered and almost fell flat on her face.
Wen Wan widened her eyes and the corners of her mouth couldn't stop twitching.
"What did you say? Say it again. Who did you say has children? What do you mean by children?"
Perhaps she was too shocked, so Wen Wan asked a series of questions in one breath.
Doctor Li explained in a deep voice, "Madam, you are indeed pregnant, but it has only been a few days and the fetus is still unstable. Please don't get too excited. If you disturb the fetus, it will be troublesome."
Wen Wan didn't want to get excited, but it really was...
She slowly touched her lower abdomen.
Could it be that there really is a little life here?
Isn't it said that it's difficult for Shen Yu to have children?
After returning to the capital, she got pregnant right away?
Those who say it's difficult for him to have children are probably quacks, aren't they?
Seeing her reaction, the Queen's calm expression finally relaxed. Her face darkened and she sneered.
"Doctor Li, have you taken a closer look?"
Doctor Li replied loudly, "I have been in the Imperial Hospital for many years. If I can't even tell if a pregnancy is imminent, I would be unworthy of His Majesty's grace."
The Queen Mother held her forehead in annoyance, a murderous look flashed in her eyes. Just as she was about to speak, she heard the voice of her personal eunuch outside the door.
"General Shen, the notification hasn't been made yet. You, you can't just barge in! Please wait for me to report..."
Before the young eunuch could finish his words, Shen Yu appeared at the door.
He saw Wen Wan kneeling on the ground and frowned immediately.
He glanced coldly at the Queen sitting in the main seat and bowed first.
Then, he said coldly, "Empress, although Xiaowan is only a concubine of mine, she is pregnant now. The cold air in the open air will harm the fetus. Can you let her stand up and talk?"
Hearing this, the Queen hesitated for a moment and then waved her hand, "Stand up."
Wen Wan stood up with Shen Yu's support, but doubts suddenly rose in her eyes.
Doctor Li had just diagnosed that she was pregnant, and he hadn't told him yet, but he knew about it?
Or was it that he and she had a tacit understanding and knew that at this time, she could only use the excuse of pregnancy to delay time?
Shen Yu helped Wen Wan sit down beside him, but he didn't sit down.
Under everyone's puzzled gaze, he turned and walked towards the guard holding a dagger.
Suddenly, he raised his hand and slapped the guard in the face.
"Why, do you want to kill my woman?"
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