Doctor Hu began to take the pulse with full concentration. This... this was clearly a happy pulse. He should take the pulse again to confirm, otherwise his life would be in danger... It was still a happy pulse, there should be no mistake. Doctor Hu's heart was like a storm.
At this moment, the emperor almost kicked Hu, and this kick might have killed Doctor Hu half to death. The empress dowager stepped forward and pulled the emperor's sleeve, "Don't worry, emperor, let Doctor Hu take your pulse." In fact, the empress dowager was a little suspicious when she saw Jiang Meiyu vomiting. After all, she had been pregnant with the emperor before, so she knew a little bit. In order to be sure, it would be best for the imperial physician to confirm.
Doctor Hu was so excited that his body was shaking. He turned around and knelt down before the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. His face was filled with joy and he said, "I congratulate Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager. Your Majesty is feeling happy and pregnant with a prince!"
"Really?" The emperor and the empress dowager said in unison, their voices full of surprise.
"Your humble servant is absolutely certain that this is a pregnancy pulse." Doctor Hu answered tremblingly.
"Doctor Wu, go and take the virtuous concubine's pulse as well," the emperor ordered.
"Yes, I obey your command." Imperial Physician Wu hurried forward and knelt down, carefully feeling the pulse of Concubine Xian. After a moment, Imperial Physician Wu confirmed that it was also a pregnancy pulse, and a happy smile appeared on his face.
The emperor's mood at this moment was complex and incomprehensible, as a thousand emotions surged through his heart, making it difficult for him to express them in words. There was excitement, happiness, but more of a sense of panic. This was because he had finally welcomed the fruit of his love with the person he loved most! In fact, Jiang Meiyu was the first woman the emperor had truly fallen in love with. The women in the harem were all brought into the palace to consolidate imperial power. Therefore, the emperor did not have much affection for them and naturally would not favor them. After all, for the emperor, what he pursued in this life was nothing more than finding true love. And Jiang Meiyu was the true love that could make his heart beat.
The Emperor secretly resolved to protect his beloved and their soon-to-be child, no matter what. The Empress Dowager, overjoyed, exclaimed, "May Heaven bless you! The virtuous Consort is truly blessed. My son, this is your first child. I must ensure that both mother and child are safe and sound." Mother and son shared a tacit understanding, knowing full well that the women in the harem were anything but kind, many harboring hidden ambitions and ulterior motives.
"Come here! Grant double the monthly salary to everyone in the Cining Palace. Imperial Physician Hu and Imperial Physician Wu, you will be rewarded handsomely... From now on, all matters concerning the virtuous concubine's pregnancy will be under the full responsibility of you two imperial physicians. If anything goes wrong, don't blame me for being ruthless, even your family members will not escape the blame! In addition, this matter will be kept secret for the time being. Anyone who dares to leak a word will be beaten to death, and their family members will not be spared either." The emperor's majestic voice echoed in the palace, inspiring awe.
At this moment, Imperial Physicians Hu and Wu were filled with mixed emotions, a mixture of joy and worry. They were happy that they had successfully cared for the Concubine Xian with such meticulous care that she safely gave birth to a son. This would be a great accomplishment, and the Emperor would surely reward them handsomely. Perhaps they could even receive a promotion and a raise! However, at the same time, they were filled with anxiety and unease. What if any negligence or mistake during their care caused an accident to the Concubine Xian or the son still in the womb? The consequences would be unimaginable! Not only would their own lives be in danger, but they could also bring misfortune to their families... The thought of this made the two imperial physicians feel a chill, and cold sweat broke out on their foreheads.
With a solemn expression, the Empress Dowager ordered Nanny Dai to gather everyone from the Cining Palace and personally conveyed the order for strict secrecy. Everyone knew the gravity of the matter; any leak would not only endanger their own safety but also potentially implicate their families. Therefore, everyone kept their lips tightly shut, not daring to utter a single word.
After Jiang Meiyu lay quietly for a while, her complexion gradually improved. After a careful examination, the imperial physician confirmed that vomiting during early pregnancy was normal and that she was in good health, with no serious problems. The emperor's concerns were slightly alleviated upon hearing this news. He then carefully carried Jiang Meiyu back to Yongning Palace in a sedan chair. Before departing, the empress dowager gifted her with a large amount of precious supplements, exquisite jewelry, and fine brocade sent by a neighboring country, as a token of her care and affection.
The Queen Mother's reward for Jiang Meiyu spread throughout the harem. Upon learning of it, the Empress was furious and her face turned blue. She gritted her teeth and said, "That bitch just has a vixen face. How come the Emperor likes her, not enough, but even the Queen Mother likes her! If such a vixen gets pregnant with an heir, it will be disastrous. Wouldn't that mean she'll even take away my position as Queen... Absolutely not. There hasn't been any movement from Concubine Liu. I can't just sit there and wait for death!"
The more the queen thought about it, the angrier she became. She secretly made up her mind to teach that ignorant little bitch a lesson! She thought with gnashing teeth, sparks of anger flashing in her eyes.
"Rainbow, go to Yongfu Palace and pass on the imperial decree, asking Concubine Gu to come see me and tell her that I have just obtained a piece of high-quality brocade, which I think is particularly suitable for Concubine Gu." The queen suppressed her anger and tried to keep her voice calm.
"Yes, your majesty, I will go right away." Caihong answered respectfully, turned around and left in a hurry.
Looking at Rainbow's receding figure, the queen's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a sinister smile.
Suddenly, the queen seemed to think of something and quickly called out to Rainbow, who was about to walk out the door: "Wait a minute, Rainbow."
Caihong stopped, looked back at the Queen, and asked doubtfully, "Does your Majesty have any other instructions?"
A hint of cunning flashed in the queen's eyes, and she whispered: "By the way, let Concubine Zhang come along as well. I just have something to discuss with them." After saying that, the queen once again revealed that chilling and sinister look.
Caihong's heart trembled, and she understood the Queen's intention. She bowed her head and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will convey your order immediately." Then she quickly walked out of the palace and went to Yongfu Palace to convey the Queen's order.
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