"Is it confirmed? Tang Fengyi is indeed pregnant?"
Su Jingyao half-lying on the couch, stretched her arms lazily, and asked in a flat tone.
Her fair skin glowed faintly under the sunlight, and her delicate face had a faint smile, but the meaning behind the smile was elusive.
"Yes, the Crown Princess recently went to the Imperial Hospital and got several batches of herbs to help her conceive. However, if you look closely, some of them are used to maintain the pregnancy."
Li Jing lowered his head and stood aside respectfully.
"I suspect that the Crown Princess is covering for Tang Fengyi. Tang Fengyi must be pregnant."
Su Jingyao nodded. She had already guessed it, but Li Jing just made her more certain.
Then he said, "In half a month, it will be the Crown Prince's birthday. His Majesty's health is getting worse, and the Crown Prince has been spending more and more time handling state affairs. He has been returning to the East Palace much later."
"This year's Crown Prince's birthday won't be a grand celebration. The Queen's intention is to hold a family dinner in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. I wonder what surprise the Crown Princess has prepared for His Royal Highness."
Su Jingyao's lips curled up in a cunning arc.
Her slender fingers gently brushed the hair on her chest, and the hair entangled between her fingers.
"The Crown Princess must have a plan for hiding the fact that Tang Fengyi is pregnant."
A hint of contemplation flashed in Li Jing's eyes.
"In my humble opinion, the Crown Princess might deal with An Liangdi at the Crown Prince's birthday banquet."
Su Jingyao nodded in agreement. Since the Crown Princess had no one from her group in Qiluan Palace, it would be difficult for her to find out her plan. She could only rely on An Liangdi.
Then she stopped worrying and asked another question.
"How is your Majesty's health? Do you know the specific time?" Su Jingyao asked rather obscurely.
Li Jing understood what she meant, "Your Majesty's medical records are strictly guarded by the head of the Imperial Hospital, Imperial Physician Qin, so I cannot see them."
There was a hint of regret in his voice.
"However, as a newcomer, I have previously accompanied Imperial Physician Qin in treating Your Majesty. Although I was only assisting and did not take Your Majesty's pulse, judging by his complexion, he does not look well. I wonder if he can make it until next spring."
Su Jingyao frowned in thought, her slender white jade fingers gently tapping the armrest of the couch, making a crisp sound.
He muttered to himself, "The Crown Prince's birthday is in half a month, and I'm already seven months pregnant. The baby will be born in another two months, which will be around the New Year. The timing is about right."
She gave birth to the child before Jun Zechen ascended the throne, then took care of herself after the baby was born, and prevented Jun Zechen from going to Ling Yue on the first night of his ascension to the throne.
Time flies, and half a month has passed in a flash.
Su Jingyao changed into a loose palace dress early in the morning. The color of the dress was as elegant as the flowing clouds in the sky, and it fit her figure softly.
She slowly sat down on the couch, her posture dignified and elegant.
She picked up a book of poetry and flipped the pages gently in her hands, making a slight rustling sound.
She lowered her eyes slightly, her thick and long eyelashes cast a faint shadow under her eyelids, and her expression was indifferent.
Su Jingyao calmly ordered, "Miaoyun, send someone to invite Imperial Physician Jin. Let's go to the front of the Supreme Harmony Hall and have Imperial Physician Jin come and take my pulse."
Su Jingyao knew that today was not a simple matter. Although it was a fight between the Crown Princess and An Liangdi, who could guarantee that she would not be involved?
When Li Jing arrived, he saw Su Jingyao sitting on the couch, holding a book of poetry in her hand, reading it intently.
Her skin was as white as snow, and had a soft luster under the sunlight. Even without makeup, she was still beautiful, so beautiful that it was breathtaking.
Her hair fell on her shoulders as softly as silk, swaying slightly with her movements, adding a touch of charm.
Li Jing didn't dare to look at her again. A panic surged in his heart. He quickly bent down and bowed his head, respectfully greeting her.
"This humble official pays his respects to the concubine."
"Get up."
Su Jingyao slowly raised her head and her eyes fell on Li Jing.
She put down the book in her hand and got up from the couch.
"Today, I will bring Miaoyun and Miaoxia with me to the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Please take a closer look at the three of us to see if there is anything unclean on us."
When Miaoyun and Miaoxia heard their master's instructions, they finally understood why their master had dressed up more than an hour in advance and asked Doctor Jin to come over. So that's why.
They looked at each other, their eyes full of affirmation for their master's thoughtful consideration.
"Yes, concubine."
Li Jing stood up and simply walked around Miaoyun and Miaoxia, but did not find anything unusual.
Then he circled around Su Jingyao again, looking focused and serious.
"Is Concubine using any spices today?"
Miaoxia was responsible for Su Jingyao's dressing and makeup, and she spoke as soon as Li Jing asked.
"Doctor Jin, the master has never had the habit of using spices. Usually, the master only uses flower essential oils for skin care."
Li Jing frowned slightly and fell into deep thought. His brows were tightly furrowed, and shallow lines appeared on his forehead.
Su Jingyao saw this and felt a little confused. She raised her eyebrows slightly and asked, "Is there something wrong?"
Her eyes were fixed on Li Jing, not missing any expression on his face.
"Chuanxiong, safflower, salvia miltiorrhiza, and motherwort are common herbs for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Pregnant women should never use them."
"Chuanxiong has a strong, distinctive aroma, safflower also has a distinctive aroma, salvia miltiorrhiza has a strong herbal flavor, and motherwort has a light, grassy flavor."
"The concubine smells of motherwort. She uses ointments and essential oils on her skin all year round, so she already has a faint fragrance. The smell of motherwort is masked by this scent. If you don't smell it carefully, even Mochen wouldn't be able to detect it."
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