That night, Qingqiang changed into her night clothes and sneaked back to the Wang Fu. Xuyang listened to Qingqiang's report and thought for a moment. If Yu Mengdie's fetus became stillborn, but it was discovered that Shi Yuyin was behind it, she would not let it go easily. The prime minister would definitely secretly help Yu Mengdie. (Good-looking) If Yu Mengdie found evidence, the prime minister would certainly make a big fuss in court.

  Shi Yu Yin will absolutely eliminate all evidence and anyone who knows about this matter. If he can make a big fuss, he'll be able to secretly do something fishy behind the scenes. He's made good preparations for this. After discussing with Qing Qing, he didn't ask about Chu Lian's situation, fearing that he wouldn't be able to control himself. The overall situation is more important; since they've said they'd wait for good news, then they can only continue waiting.

  After returning to the palace, you told Chu Lianruo about Xuyang's reaction. Xuyang just said to wait for her and make other moves as opportunities arise. Chu Lianruo nodded thoughtfully.

  Time flies, and on this Lantern Festival day, the palace will hold a family banquet as usual. Chu Lianruo looked at the lanterns and decorations everywhere in the palace, but didn't know how much of this festive atmosphere was true or false.

  Chu Lian Ruo, Shi Yu Yin and Yuan Meng Die sat at the lower hand of the emperor according to the palace rules. They were all dressed in bright yellow long gowns with embroidery of dragons soaring over the blue sea on them. Their sleeves were blown high by the wind, and they had an awe-inspiring air of a monarch who shook the heavens.

  Heaven has given Xurong such an outstanding appearance, Yuan Mengdie and Shi Yuyin, as well as the beauties in the harem, all looked at Xurong with a deep, tender and affectionate gaze. Yuan Mengdie stepped forward gently and saluted Xurong softly, Xurong's eyes flashed with surprise as he looked at the delicate Yuan Mengdie.

  Yu Mengdie, born of noble birth, was also relatively arrogant, usually with an air of superiority. Who had ever seen her so weak and dependent? Shi Yuyin seethed in silence, helpless to do anything but follow suit and pay respects.

  Shi Yu Yin was also dressed up today, her eyes sparkling with spring water and gentle waves as she curtsied, and Xiurong hastily invited the two to take their seats.

  Xu Rong saw the concubines competing with each other, and in her heart, she was secretly pleased. She turned her head to see Chu Lian, and was even more shocked and amazed. (Cotton Candy)

  Chu Lian's eyes met Xi Rong's gaze and she immediately tidied her skirt and stepped forward with light steps to pay her respects.

  "The queen excuses you from the formalities, please take a seat." Xú Róng smiled contentedly and ordered the palace maid to start dancing. After everyone took their seats, Chǔ Liǎnruò felt like someone was staring at her, she knew who it was but didn't dare respond, because she knew that Xú Róng had been watching her all along.

  "Is the beloved concubine not feeling well lately? Why does it seem like you don't look very good?" Xū Róng saw that Chǔ Lián Ruò was always lowering her head, while the other concubines were all looking at him with shy faces, so he felt a bit uncomfortable and asked Chǔ Lián Ruò for an excuse.

  "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I just didn't rest well last night and am not seriously ill." Chu Lian's heart grew more and more disgusted, but her face wore a smile as she lifted her head to look at him.

  "If you're not feeling well, should we let Dr. Chu take a look?" Xū Róng saw that Chǔ Liánruò's complexion was indeed not very good and thought she really hadn't rested well the previous night, so he put aside his unhappiness and started to worry about Chǔ Liánruò instead.

  Xu Yang's heart was bitter and hard to express at this time, pretending to be nonchalant as he watched the palace maid's dance.

  Shi Yu Yin and Yuan Meng Die saw Xi Rong being so doted on by Chu Lian, and also biting down on a silver tooth, Yuan Meng Die simply touched her abdomen and stopped looking at Xi Rong. Shi Yu Yin saw Yuan Meng Die's action and raised an eyebrow without speaking.

  Chu Lian seemed to know that Shi Yu Yin's actions must have yielded results, otherwise she wouldn't have such an expression.

  "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. I am not seriously injured. Today is the Lantern Festival, if I have ruined Your Majesty's festive mood, I would be guilty even if I were to die a thousand deaths." Chu Lianruo hastily got up and knelt down. Xi Rong saw that Chu Lianruo was so considerate of others' feelings and was even more pleased in his heart. He hadn't been to the Evening Fragrance Palace for several days, tonight he would make it up to Chu Lianruo properly.

  "I hope the Empress is doing well, let's continue. Are there any other programs to liven up the atmosphere? Since Xiugui Fei is not feeling well, let's skip Xiyan Palace for now." As soon as these words were spoken, they again provoked a wave of resentful glances. Chu Lianruo calmly swept her gaze across the room, but no one dared to meet her eyes, and when she glanced at Xiyang, her heart skipped a beat before quickly withdrawing her gaze.

  "Your Majesty, the other day my father came to visit me and my wife. He was afraid that we would be bored during our convalescence, so he sent over a few Indian dancing girls. The dance of these Indian girls is quite novel, why not let them perform for Your Majesty during this festive season?" Yuan Mengdie was very pleased with himself.

  "The Indian dancing girls are quite novel, I used to know a few Indians before and miss them dearly. Let the queen summon them to perform their art." Xū Róng also said with a smile to Yuán Mèng Dié.

  Several Indian dancers wearing light pink silk saris

  The facial contours are deeper and more angular.

  The charming dance made Xiurong even more interested in a woman wearing a light yellow gauze dress, and Yu Mengdie must have thought so too. After all, she was pregnant and couldn't serve the emperor at night, finding someone to share his favors would only make the emperor feel that she knew her place. Shi Yuyin looked at Xiurong's expression and hated Yu Mengdie even more, waiting for the child to be gone and seeing how she would be proud in the future.

  "Your Majesty, this woman is called Kalama. She was originally the daughter of a wealthy family and did not want to follow her father on a business trip to the Central Plains when they encountered bandits. Her father was killed by the bandits, and she was sold to the capital. Kalama's beauty surpasses others, fortunately, she has not been humiliated." Yuan Mengdie's implicit meaning is that Kalama is still intact, and Xu Rong understood the implication and nodded with a smile. However, since today is the Lantern Festival, according to ancestral tradition, only the four consorts can stay overnight in the palace. Since Yuan Mengdie is so understanding, let's go to the Butterfly Lotus Palace tonight instead.

  Xu Rong turned his head to look at Chu Lianruo, then looked at Kalama again, and made up his mind to go to the Butterfly Palace. Chu Lianruo was too familiar with Xu Rong, just by looking at his eyes, she knew what he was thinking, and felt a little relieved in her heart, otherwise, Liu Shuang would have been wronged again.

  After the family banquet, Xun Rong drove to Die Lian Palace, Shi Yu Yin returned to the palace with a expressionless face, and Chu Lian Ruo and others dispersed and walked back to their bedrooms.

  "Your Ladyship, the Prince said that the time is almost up. It's estimated that tomorrow when the Imperial Physician comes for his usual examination, Yuan Mengdie will find out that she's carrying a dead fetus. The Prince will find an excuse to summon Chu Taishi to the palace, in order to sever ties. Your Ladyship must be prepared here. The Prince said that Shi Yu Yin plans to put something in our Xiyang Palace." Qiqi saw that there was no one else in the palace and told Chu Lianruo about Xu Yang's plan. Shi Yu Yin indeed had a vicious heart, planning to kill two birds with one stone.

  "Tell the king that I have my own measures, and everyone in the palace is being watched closely. Don't give anyone a chance to sneak in." Chu Lian decided to strengthen the palace's defenses in secret. After discussing things with Chu Lian, Qing left, and after she was gone, Chu Lian stared blankly out the window, thinking that separating from Xiu Yang was for the greater good, but why couldn't she shake off his voice and smile from her mind? Thinking back to her days at the Wang estate, Chu Lian also felt an unusual lightness, only her heart still held a grudge, unable to peacefully enjoy that lightness and freedom. She sighed and went into the inner palace to rest.

  At midnight, Chu Lian was awakened by Si Wei. After a moment of confusion, she became clear-headed and got out of bed to dress. She then heard that Yuan Mengdie had been feeling unwell lately, initially thinking it was due to pregnancy, but today she suddenly started having severe abdominal pain after resting. Xi Rong found out and immediately called for the imperial physician, but unfortunately, Chu Taishi was not available as he had fallen off his horse while riding back to the mansion and was currently at the Wang Fu treating someone else.

  Then another old doctor was invited, and the old doctor was also pulled out of his bed, wearing clothes that were not tidy, and rushed to the palace in a hurry. As soon as he took the pulse, he was stunned, and his face turned white in an instant.

  Xu Rong saw the old doctor's face and immediately felt that something was wrong. After listening to the old doctor's hesitant words, her face also turned extremely ugly. Yuan Mengdie had a heartbroken expression on her face. She had taken such good care of the child, so why did this happen? Stillbirth? How could this be?

  Xu Rong was heartbroken, the imperial family's descendants were already scarce, and Yu Mengdie had finally become pregnant, but it ended like this. After experiencing great joy and sorrow, Xu Rong's expression also became somewhat dull, while Yu Mengdie suddenly came to her senses, realizing that someone must have harmed her child.

  "Your Majesty, just a few days ago, Imperial Physician Chu said that the child was fine after examining me. Why has it become like this in just a few days? I have always listened to Imperial Physician Chu and didn't dare touch anything that might harm the child. Someone must have harmed the child, Your Majesty must do justice for me!"

  Xu Rong heard Yuan Mengdie's wailing, thoughtfully looked at the decorations inside Die Lian Palace, and then turned her eyes to the old imperial physician. The old imperial physician wished he could shrink into a ball so that the emperor couldn't see him. Everyone was clear about the intrigue in the harem, who would be unlucky if they touched whom.

  "According to the pulse of Imperial Consort Yu before, the fetus was not abnormal in any way, but it is unknown why it became a stillbirth. It is also unknown whether she mistakenly ingested something that should not be eaten or came into contact with something that should not be touched, such as spices, some of which contain musk, and musk is incompatible with pregnant women."

  "It must be that wretched Chu Lianruo, only she would bring in the incense. Recently, I've been having trouble sleeping at night, but after using the incense she sent over, I slept much better. Who knew that wretch was so vicious." Yuan Mengdie immediately pinned it on Chu Lianruo as soon as she heard Old Doctor's words, while Xu Rong furrowed her brow slightly upon hearing this.

  "Is there still some of the spice that Consort Yu sent over? If we take it to the Tai Hospital, can they identify its composition?"

  "Your Majesty, if there is any left over, I will take it back to the Imperial Hospital for examination of its composition."

  Yu Mengdie hurriedly asked her maid to bring out the spices sent by Chu Lianruo and handed them over to the old doctor, who immediately turned around and returned to the hospital.

  "Your Majesty, it must be that wretched Chu Lianruo, you must take charge for the sake of our child!" Yuan Mengdie cried pitifully. Xi Rong ordered Li Gonggong to summon Chu Lianruo and bring her to Dielian Palace.

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