get-shopping Chapter 62 Song Jieyu suffered a miscarriage.
Chapter 62 Song Jieyu suffered a miscarriage.
"What is the Empress's opinion on this matter?" the Empress Dowager asked.
The Empress said, "At that time, the Emperor selected Consort Zhao and others to accompany him, and also allowed the other concubines to voluntarily follow. I heard that Consort Zhao was closest to the Emperor when the incident occurred, so it must have been because the Emperor protected her well that she was not injured."
Although the Empress was not present at the time, she heard that the Emperor had protected Shen Shixi very well from beginning to end, and she was not in a good mood either.
If the emperor is indifferent and ruthless to everyone, then there is nothing to fight for. But if the emperor has someone he protects closely, then who wouldn't want to be that special one?
"Since Consort Shun and Consort Jie are both dead, they should be buried with the rites due to Consort Jie. Although they were not blessed, they were still people who had been granted titles. Consort Xue should be kept under strict guard, confined to her chambers, and no one is allowed to visit or speak to her without the Emperor's and my decrees!"
She was a woman who had served the emperor; let the imperial physician examine her carefully to see if she was pregnant.
The Empress, recalling the Emperor's previous favor towards Lady Xue, now understood and broke out in a cold sweat. "Yes!"
Shen Shixi cried her heart out in front of Li Yuanke, looking extremely pitiful, but when she soaked in the hot spring, she enjoyed it immensely, showing no signs of the fear and sadness she had shown before.
Li Yuanke was a very proud man who disdained to deceive people. Once he made a promise, he would not go back on it.
Shen Shixi was just giving him a heads-up, to wake him up, so that he would be mentally prepared in case those old geezers made fun of her, and he wouldn't actually have to take the blame for her.
"Your Highness, His Majesty has already ordered the meal to be served!" Caiying came over to urge her.
Shen Shixi helped her up. Caiying only glanced at her mistress before blushing. Her mistress truly possessed jade-like bones and ice-like skin, with a curvaceous figure and a captivating charm that no one could match.
At first glance, it's full of spring charm.
Not to mention the Emperor couldn't resist, even she felt her heart pounding.
Her waist-length, thick, jet-black hair, glossy and smooth to the touch like silk, created a striking visual contrast with her snow-white skin.
After getting dressed, Shen Shixi said, "Your hair isn't dry, just comb it straight, no need to tie it up."
"yes!"
Shen Shixi came out with her hair down. Li Yuanke was already seated, reading a book. When he saw her, he reached out and took her hand, casually squeezing her hair. "Why didn't you wring it out?"
"I was worried you'd be waiting, and I'm hungry too!"
"Then let's eat first, it'll be dry in a bit."
Caiying thought to herself that if someone else had their hair down like that, it would be considered disrespectful in front of the emperor.
After having a meal, Shen Shixi went to sleep, while the emperor naturally had to deal with the rebellion.
Shen Shixi didn't know what time Li Yuange had fallen asleep. Sensing someone beside her, she snuggled into his arms, inhaling his scent. "Li Yuange, you're back?"
"Hmm, did I wake you? Go back to sleep!" He pulled her into his arms.
Ice was placed inside the hall, so it was fairly cool.
The next morning, Shen Shixi had breakfast at Qingyan Palace before returning to Peach Blossom Village, where he heard about the injuries sustained by the emperor's concubines.
"The only ones who weren't injured are Master, Consort Wang, and Consort Xue. However, I heard that Consort Xue has been confined to Chunhao Pavilion and is being guarded by the Imperial Guards. The Imperial Hospital will probably be very busy these next few days."
A messenger arrived at Qifeng Palace, saying that the Empress had summoned them.
Shen Shixi was a little annoyed, but she had no choice but to go, so she dawdled for a while before finally going.
They arrived there in a palanquin, where the other concubines had also arrived, and the Empress had already taken her seat.
After Shen Shixi bowed, she sat down in her seat. Next to her was Song Jieyu, whose face was covered in thick makeup and looked bloated. Her wrist, which was resting on the armrest, hung limply with a red beaded string on it that was particularly glaring.
Shen Shixi recognized them as love-scented seeds, hollowed out and strung together. A chill ran down her spine, but she nonchalantly looked away. "Why is Consort Song here again?"
"Upon hearing of the Emperor's assassination attempt, I was naturally very worried. Come and hear if Consort Zhao dislikes me?"
"It's really hard to invite Consort Zhao. Her Majesty the Empress and her men have been gone for almost half an hour, and Consort Zhao is only now arriving. If that's the case, why didn't Consort Zhao send someone to inform Her Majesty the Empress to lead us to Peach Blossom Village?"
Shen Shixi retorted angrily, "When did Her Majesty the Empress send her people, and when did I arrive? Is Consort Qing illiterate and can't even keep track of time?"
"you……"
"What's wrong with me? I was with Your Majesty when such a big thing happened. I was frightened and was just drinking medicine. Can't you even wait for me to finish a bowl of medicine? Besides, why didn't Consort Qing go when His Majesty said she could accompany him that day?"
Consort De is pregnant, and the Empress is to remain in the palace to oversee things. Even Consort Rong has gone, so why isn't Consort Qing going? Does she know there might be a rebellion? Consort Qing's ability to avoid danger and seek good fortune is truly remarkable!
"You're talking nonsense! Tear her mouth apart for me!" Consort Qing jumped up in anger.
If these words were to reach the emperor's ears, it's hard to guarantee that he wouldn't suspect that she had connections with the rebels. Even if it was later found out that she was innocent, she would still have gotten herself into trouble, and it would inevitably leave a shadow in the emperor's mind.
But no one dared to make a move.
The Empress was also annoyed. "Alright, calm down!"
Consort Qing had no choice but to behave herself.
"I summoned you here to ask about the situation at the time, what exactly happened?" the Empress said. "Of all the concubines who went out, only you, Consort Wang, and Consort Xue were unharmed, while even Consort Rong was seriously injured."
Wang Yuehuai couldn't ride a horse and lagged behind the old man, thus escaping a disaster.
"The rebels had planned this all along, and Your Majesty inadvertently fell into their trap. Fortunately, Xu Chun led his troops to rescue you in time; otherwise, I fear even I wouldn't have been able to return to see Her Majesty the Empress."
The Empress couldn't help but feel a wave of fear. She clutched her chest. No matter what, she didn't want to be a widow for the time being.
She doesn't have a son yet!
Consort Qing sneered, "That's easy for you to say. Who doesn't know that the Emperor has always protected you well? You're quite capable of getting the Emperor to protect you. Poor Consort Rong broke her leg and a rib. She was also on the verge of death."
Shen Shixi said, "Who hasn't survived a near-death experience? No wonder Consort Qing is so angry; I'm afraid I've disappointed her!"
"I am disappointed. Of all these people, you are the only one who is unharmed..."
"Yes, only the Emperor and I are safe and sound! The only prince the Emperor has who is healthy now is the Second Prince. If the Emperor does not return, the only one who can ascend the throne is the Second Prince."
It's understandable that Consort Qing is disappointed. Being a concubine can't compare to the prestige of being an Empress Dowager. In the future, even the Empress, the Holy Mother Empress Dowager, might not be as powerful as you, her mother, the Empress Dowager!
These words were not to be heeded, and Consort Qing was furious!
She rushed over and slapped Shen Shixi across the face, then shoved her, causing Shen Shixi to fall into a chair and bump into a small coffee table.
The teacup on the coffee table fell to the ground, and then the coffee table bumped into Song Jieyu's chair. Song Jieyu immediately clutched her stomach and cried out in pain.
Blood dripped from the chair. Qianyun cried out in alarm, "Jieyu has miscarried! Jieyu is bleeding so much!"
Shen Shixi covered her face, while Consort Qing still held up her hands, watching this scene in shock.
The Empress suddenly stood up, also stunned.
"No, no, I didn't touch her, I didn't touch her at all! It was Shen Shi, it was you! You hit her! You caused her to miscarry!"
Imperial Physician Liao arrived quickly. After examining Consort Song's pulse, he frowned and said, "I have been taking care of Consort Song's pregnancy, and it was stable. How could this happen? Your Majesty, it seems that Consort Song's pregnancy is doomed."
"Do your best to protect him. If you succeed, I will petition the Emperor to reward you handsomely!"
Consort Song was moved to a side hall and went to have a miscarriage; she was never going to be able to keep the baby anyway.
The emperor arrived quickly, glanced at Shen Shixi kneeling on the ground, and gestured to her, saying, "Get up and speak!"
"Your Majesty, Consort Zhao caused Consort Song to miscarry!" Consort Qing accused her first.
The emperor was furious. "Do you take me for a fool? How dare you deceive the emperor to my very face? Who gave you such audacity?"