Chapter 124: Bone-piercing words

Afterwards, the three imperial doctors looked solemn as they carefully picked up the empress's underwear one by one and examined them carefully. They also carefully checked every meal and the various furnishings in the Kunning Palace.

Doctor Hu frowned, his face full of confusion. After exchanging a glance with Doctor Gu, the two looked at each other in bewilderment.

Basically all the items in Kunning Palace have been checked, but nothing was found that was stained with musk?

What's missing?

The two men's eyes revealed distress and confusion. If they couldn't find out the truth, they would not be able to pass His Majesty's test.

Just when the two imperial doctors didn't know what to do, a young eunuch from the greenhouse hurried in.

"Aunt Miaoyue, the flowers from the flower room have been delivered today."

The young eunuch had a flattering smile on his face, and it was obvious that he was quite familiar with Miaoyue. After he came in, his eyes went straight to Miaoyue.

"Okay, put them all on the table, and I'll have someone rearrange them later."

Miaoyue nodded slightly and answered softly, with a hint of calmness in her voice.

At this moment, when Doctor Hu heard that it was someone sending flowers, a light suddenly flashed in his eyes, and it seemed that he had some new idea.

He hurried forward and asked anxiously, "Miss Miaoyue, is this flower placed in Kunning Palace every day?" Doctor Hu's eyes were filled with inquiry.

"Yes, Doctor Hu, the flower house has recently sent a lot of chrysanthemums, and they will be placed everywhere in Kunning Palace."

Miaoyue answered seriously with a hint of doubt on her face.

After hearing this, Doctor Hu quickly exchanged a glance with Doctor Gu, and there seemed to be some kind of tacit understanding in their eyes.

He randomly picked a pot of chrysanthemums, reached out his hand, brought the chrysanthemums to his nose and smelled them.

Hmm? That doesn't seem right?

Doctor Hu's brows furrowed even more tightly, and a strange feeling surged in his heart.

"Miss Miaoyue, go get a basin of water and put a small fish in it."

Doctor Hu hesitated for a moment and then gave the order solemnly with a serious expression.

Although Miaoyue was completely confused, she nodded obediently and quickly did as she was told.

After Miaoyue brought the water with the fish in it, Doctor Hu plucked the chrysanthemum petals and put them into the water.

Just now, Imperial Physician Jin said that there was musk in the Empress' body. Imperial Physician Hu naturally knew Imperial Physician Jin's medical skills, so there must be musk in Kunning Palace.

The flowers just delivered by the flower room did not seem to have the smell of musk, but there were some extremely small particles on the chrysanthemums, which could not be seen at all unless you looked closely.

Doctor Hu did not dare to easily guarantee that the chrysanthemums were stained with musk.

However, musk has extremely strong diffusion and penetration in water. Once dissolved in water, it can greatly stimulate fish and put them in a state of excitement.

Doctor Hu stared at the fish in the water, observing its condition with full concentration as time passed.

Sure enough, the fish became very active after a quarter of an hour, swimming back and forth in the water.

Doctor Hu immediately had the answer in his mind and confirmed it immediately.

Doctor Gu was also standing by, watching all this, and then nodded at Doctor Hu.

Musk indeed.

In order to avoid suspicion, Li Jin went to other places to check other things. Naturally, this musk would be more convincing if it was checked by the imperial physician trusted by His Majesty.

Inside the bedroom.

Su Jingyao's thick and curly eyelashes trembled slightly, as if she was about to wake up from her sleep.

Jun Zechen's face was filled with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation, his eyes fixed on her.

She was pregnant without telling him... Did she really distrust him so much?

At this moment, Su Jingyao opened her eyes, and as soon as her vision became clear, she saw Jun Zechen sitting next to her.

His handsome face was filled with deep worry, and he was staring at him without blinking.

Her brows suddenly wrinkled, a look of discomfort appeared on her face, and then she struggled to get up.

"Yaoyao, don't move. Have a good rest. Do you know that you are pregnant?"

Jun Zechen's voice was extremely gentle, with careful questioning, and even a hint of pleading in his eyes.

He would rather she didn't know about the pregnancy than know about it but keep it a secret from him.

Su Jingyao remained silent, just looking at Jun Zechen quietly, and Jun Zechen understood from her eyes.

She had always known.

Forget it, forget it. I guess it was because of what I did before that she lost her trust in me. It was understandable that she didn't tell him.

Suddenly, Su Jingyao seemed to suddenly remember something. She covered her stomach tightly with both hands, her face full of panic.

"What happened to my child? When I fainted, I heard Miaoyun say that I was bleeding."

Su Jingyao's eyes were filled with obvious fear, and she then asked very carefully, "Is my child... still alive?"

"Don't worry, Yaoyao. The baby is still here. As long as Yaoyao takes good care of herself, our baby will be born safely."

Jun Zechen quickly spoke to comfort her. He reached out and gently held Su Jingyao's hand, his eyes full of comfort and determination.

At this time, Doctor Hu entered the bedroom. He looked serious and bowed respectfully.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, there is indeed musk in Kunning Palace. I have found it."

Su Jingyao's fingers tightly pinched the corner of the quilt, as if trying to draw strength from the soft fabric.

Her voice trembled slightly, and there was an undisguised weakness in it.

But there was a firmness in his eyes, he was determined to know the answer.

"What is it?"

"Your Majesty, the chrysanthemums delivered to your palace every day contain musk that has been washed away of its fragrance." Doctor Hu said in a calm tone.

The moment Jun Zechen heard this, he was so shocked that he froze in place.

His mind quickly recalled that he had talked about chrysanthemums with Yaoyao when he came to Kunning Palace yesterday.

At that time, the pot of chrysanthemums was placed on the dining table, so close to Yaoyao!

After the shock, Jun Zechen suddenly felt an indescribable fear in his heart. He had ordered the flower house to carefully cultivate those chrysanthemums at the request of Concubine Shu...

Jun Zechen slowly turned his head and looked at Su Jingyao.

Su Jingyao's eyes seemed a little empty at this moment, but the corners of her mouth lifted slightly, revealing a bitter smile.

"If Your Majesty doesn't like my child, I won't have any more in the future. But this child is already here, Your Majesty, please let me give birth to it."

"You suspect that I did it? Is this the kind of person I am in your mind now?"

There was a hint of disbelief in Jun Zechen's voice.

Su Jingyao closed her eyes.

If she wasn't so rational, it would be easy for her to misunderstand like this!

He showed great favor to Concubine Shu and sent some things to Kunning Palace as if he was sending her there on a whim.

The chrysanthemums he used to please his favorite concubine contained musk, which almost caused her to have a miscarriage.

What's wrong with Su Jingyao thinking this way?

"I know nothing. I am just a woman in the palace and cannot see through your majesty."

"I don't know whether you want to deal with the Su family or pave the way for your favorite concubine. No matter what the reason is, I only ask Your Majesty to let me give birth to this child."

Su Jingyao's words were decisive and cold, and there was no trust in Jun Zechen in her words.

Every word was like a sharp knife, piercing Jun Zechen's heart.

Jun Zechen gritted his teeth, and the blue veins in his temples were throbbing.

"I will investigate this matter thoroughly. If it was done by Concubine Shu, I will kill her and give Yaoyao an explanation."

"Yaoyao, have a good rest."

Jun Zechen's voice was low and hoarse, and his heart was almost broken into pieces because of Su Jingyao's suspicion.

Having said that, Jun Zechen turned around, walked quickly towards the door with slightly heavy steps.

"His Majesty."

Su Jingyao called out softly, her voice seemed to penetrate people's hearts.

Jun Zechen's body paused and froze in place.

Su Jingyao continued slowly, "It is true that I was once very happy because of Your Majesty, but it is also true that I am now disheartened."

"If I cannot become your Majesty's preference and exception, it seems that all my insistence is meaningless."

There was a hint of sadness on her face and a hint of sorrow in her eyes.

He lowered his eyes slightly, as if recalling the good times in the past and the helplessness of today.

"I will be a good consort to your majesty. Perhaps, it is best for both you and me to let go of everything we once had."

Su Jingyao raised her head and looked straight at Jun Zechen's back with determination in her eyes.

"Your Majesty is so high up in the world, and you have so many women who admire you so much like me. It seems that it is not a big deal if I don't like them anymore."

"I only wish to keep this heart well sealed and never let it be harmed again. I beg Your Majesty to grant my wish."

Her voice trembled slightly, and she seemed to have used up all her strength to utter each word.

Jun Zechen just stood there motionless, his whole body seemed to become extremely stiff at this moment.

His lips trembled slightly, but no words came out. What else could he say?

Has he not expressed enough love for her? Has he not made enough promises to her?

But she didn't believe him at all.

She said that he had many women who loved him, but the only one he wanted was her.

Jun Zechen never expected that he would be caught up in such an emotional whirlpool.

It turns out that there really is such a person who can break all his principles and bottom lines, and can make him put aside his self-esteem and disregard everything.

There was a flash of pain and struggle in Jun Zechen's eyes, and his hands clenched into fists at his sides.

No matter whether Su Jingyao brought him joy or pain, Jun Zechen accepted it calmly.

But the only thing I can't accept is her running away.

Jun Zechen only wanted to find out the truth at this moment. He and her would never allow their relationship to end like this.

He didn't want her to be just his queen.

Afterwards, Jun Zechen did not respond to Su Jingyao's words and walked out with big strides.

Su Jingyao looked at Jun Zechen's leaving back, and after he completely left, a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

She sat up slowly and leaned against the head of the bed. There was no sign of discomfort on her face, but instead she looked calm and confident.

Jun Zechen is hers, and the position of queen is hers.

The future emperor of the kingdom will be her son, and the most noble woman in the kingdom will only be her, Su Jingyao.

Perhaps it was because there was indeed a place for her in Jun Zechen's heart, and Jun Zechen also had an ambitious desire to expand his territory, which she also admired.

Su Jingyao is willing to train such a man, but it is better for him to be clean as her man.

Women in ancient times might be able to accept that men had many women, but Su Jingyao could not accept it.

Since Jun Zechen greedily wants her heart, he has to let her see his sincerity.

Maybe she'll be willing to pretend after all.