Chapter 51 Consort Fucha Knows
Chapter 51 Consort Fucha Knows
After a long while, she finally spoke in disbelief.
"How...how could this be?"
How could my child have been exposed to musk for so long?
"Brother Shichu, is it really impossible to save the baby in my womb?"
Wen Shichu said with a hint of reluctance, "Your Majesty, actually, the fetus in your womb has already stopped developing."
If you don't deliver soon, it will definitely affect your future fertility.
Your Majesty, you should make a decision soon.
Zhen Huan seemed to have lost all her strength, and Cui Jinxi quickly stepped forward to support her.
"Your Majesty, you must pull yourself together!"
Physician Wen, could you please help me see what evil things are in this Broken Jade Pavilion that have harmed my lady?
Huanbi thought, "It must be Consort Hua again."
Wen Shichu agreed. In fact, he already knew it was the scar-reducing gel, but he still pretended to look around.
"Aunt Jinxi, what are the items that Her Majesty has been using most often these past two months?"
Jinxi dared not delay and quickly listed in detail all of Zhen Huan's daily items, carefully arranging them neatly for Wen Shichu to inspect.
Wen Shichu examined each item one by one, his gaze finally settling on the exquisite box of scar-reducing gel.
He gently picked up the box, opened the lid, and brought it close to his nose to sniff carefully.
Then, with a slight frown, he said with certainty, "It is this! It contains a large amount of musk."
Upon hearing this news, Zhen Huan was struck dumb, as if by lightning.
After a long while, she came to her senses, her eyes filled with disbelief and heartbreak, and murmured to herself:
"Lingrong...it's actually her...I have always treated An Lingrong like a sister."
I have always believed I have treated her well, but how could she be so cruel!
Tears streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks.
Cui Jinxi, standing to the side, was also utterly astonished and blurted out:
"I originally thought that Consort Lingrong and our Empress were truly sincere with each other."
Who could have imagined she would be such a heartless and venomous person?
His words were filled with disappointment and resentment.
Huanbi, standing to the side, was so angry that her eyebrows furrowed and she gritted her teeth as she cursed:
"Hmph! I saw long ago that An Lingrong came from a humble background, was petty and uncouth, and was definitely not a good person."
I never imagined she could be so vicious!
Zhen Huan: "Si Lang warned me to be careful of her, but I still don't believe him."
Last time, I naively thought she only targeted Consort Shu and still had sisterly feelings for me.
Little did I know, she had already plotted against me; I had mistaken a viper for a sister.
Jinxi frowned slightly and lowered her voice, saying, "Your Majesty, given An's humble origins, how could she possibly obtain such precious musk?"
Zhen Huan took a sip of tea and replied thoughtfully:
"That's right. This musk is unlike any other. Given An Lingrong's family background, it would be impossible for her to obtain such a precious fragrance so easily."
Therefore, An Lingrong must have someone behind her.
Jinxi looked puzzled and guessed:
"Could it be Consort Hua? After all, she's always been at odds with us, and she's ruthless."
Zhen Huan gently shook her head, her gaze firm, and said, "This time it shouldn't be the work of Consort Hua."
Zhen Huan remembered that the Empress had specifically asked about her scars when she left the palace, and gave her two boxes of scar-reducing gel.
And during this period, Zhang Mi was the one taking his pulse.
It seems that Zhang Mi has long been the Empress's woman.
Consort Qi has always followed the Empress's lead, and it seems that the Empress was the one who really stirred things up last time.
Does Silang know the Empress's true nature?
Jinxi asked, "If that's not Consort Hua, then who is it?"
Zhen Huan said with a solemn expression, "The one who is truly instigating this behind the scenes is probably none other than the Empress!"
Upon hearing this, Jinxi stared in astonishment, her eyes widening in disbelief.
She said, "How could it be the Empress? She has always been so dignified and virtuous."
Moreover, he was deeply respected by the Emperor…
Zhen Huan narrowed her eyes slightly and said thoughtfully:
"Aunt, why don't you think back carefully to when it all started after that flower-viewing banquet?"
The series of events that occurred within this palace.
Jinxi frowned and pondered for a moment before slowly speaking:
"The Empress held a flower-viewing banquet that time, and her original purpose was to get rid of the fetus in Consort Shu's womb."
At that time, Mr. An specifically mentioned the perfume powder, and it was that perfume powder that caused Songzi to suddenly go mad.
No one expected that Consort Shu would actually apply face powder to Lady An's cheek.
When Songzi lunged at Consort Shu, in her panic, she threw the face powder at the Empress.
As a result, what seemed like an ordinary flower-viewing party ended up resulting in four injuries.
Afterwards, the Empress and Lady An healed their facial scars with scar-reducing gel.
But then, they used scar-reducing cream to plot against Your Majesty.
Thinking about it this way, the Empress's scheming is truly frighteningly deep.
Considering the Emperor's sparse offspring over the years, the Empress must have played a significant role in this.
Zhen Huan nodded silently, mentally reviewing all the details since they entered the palace, and felt a chill run down her spine.
Only then did she realize that she had been too naive.
Although the empress had no children and received no favor, her reputation for virtue spread far and wide.
If she truly had no means of control, how could she have remained securely on the supreme Empress's throne under the nose of the arrogant and domineering Consort Hua, who was eyeing the Empress's position with covetousness?
She has always prided herself on her intelligence, but she never expected to suffer such a huge setback this time!
Zhen Huan gently stroked her slightly protruding belly, her heart filled with self-blame and guilt.
She was filled with remorse, blaming herself for underestimating her opponent.
But this time, she paid a very high price.
"Jinxi, you said that Consort Shu was able to cleverly avoid the various traps and schemes meticulously designed by the Empress on numerous occasions?"
Is it really just a matter of luck?
Zhen Huan frowned slightly, her eyes revealing deep doubt.
Jinxi pondered for a moment and slowly replied, "Your Majesty, this servant is also unsure about this matter."
However, in my humble opinion, achieving such a flawless disguise is no easy feat.
Zhen Huan nodded slightly, indicating her agreement with Jinxi's words, and then said:
"Perhaps, she simply saw through the Empress's true colors a little earlier than I did."
Besides, Consort Shu was born into the Fucha family.
Upon hearing this, Jinxi quickly pressed for an answer:
"In that case, what are Your Highness's plans next?"
We can't just swallow this insult like this, can we?
Zhen Huan's eyes sharpened, and she answered decisively:
"Of course I will not swallow this insult and suffer in silence!"
Jinxi asked with a worried look, "Then what should we do?"
Zhen Huan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said:
"Perhaps it's because all of the Empress's previous schemes failed."
As a result, she is now somewhat flustered and at a loss.
Last time I came, she didn't hesitate at all and gave me two whole boxes of scar-reducing gel!
This has really left a huge handle on us.
However, given the Empress's cunning and ruthlessness, it's astonishing that she would dare to do such a thing.
They must be absolutely certain they can completely destroy this weakness.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have taken such a risk.
After hearing this, Jinxi nodded in sudden understanding:
"In that case, there must be someone from the Empress's faction in our Broken Jade Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan nodded slightly, her brows furrowing slightly, and a thoughtful look appeared in her eyes.
She said softly, "Before the Empress left the palace this time, she must have deliberately instigated Consort Hua."
The Empress knew that Consort Hua was proud, arrogant, and jealous, so she deliberately provoked her dissatisfaction with me and Consort Shu.
In that case, Consort Hua would naturally turn her anger towards the two of us.
Afterwards, Consort Hua deliberately tormented us, saying that if Consort Shu and I miscarried this time...
The Emperor will surely punish Consort Hua, and the Empress can then reap the benefits.
Huanbi exclaimed, "How terrifying!"
Jinxi thought, "Unfortunately, the Empress's scheme has failed again this time."
She'll definitely be in a rush to destroy the scar-reducing cream and erase evidence upon her return to the palace.
Huanbi, standing to the side, nodded solemnly and echoed:
"That's right, so from today onwards, we must pay close attention to everyone in the Broken Jade Pavilion."
We must find that traitor hiding in the shadows and leaking information!
Upon hearing this, Jinxi's face showed worry, and she continued:
"But if there really is a traitor within our Broken Jade Pavilion,"
So, regarding Physician Wen's visit today to examine the young master's pulse...
Before Jinxi could finish speaking, Zhen Huan waved her hand and calmly comforted her:
"It's alright, there's no need to worry too much about this."
As long as we keep a close eye on those suspicious individuals and ensure the message isn't leaked, everything will be fine.
Jinxi nodded, and Huanbi went out to arrange for keeping a close watch on the mole.
At this moment, Zhen Huan looked at Wen Shichu again.
"Brother Shichu, how is Consort Hua doing?"
There was no point in hiding it, so Wen Shichu said directly.
"The Imperial Concubine has awakened, but she has amnesia."
Zhen Huan asked in surprise, "Amnesia?"
Wen Shichu nodded. "After Consort Hua woke up, she thought she was only twelve years old."
She only recognized Songzhi and the others who had always served her; she didn't recognize anyone else.
Zhen Huan exclaimed, "This...this...how could this be?"
Wen Shichu then explained the reasons why Consort Hua was acting this way.
Zhen Huan looked at Jinxi and said, "I wonder what Consort Duan said to Consort Nian that day."
They drove her to suicide, and now she's forgotten everything that happened all these years ago.
Jinxi shook her head; she didn't know the details either.
Zhen Huan wondered whether Consort Hua's amnesia was a good thing or a bad thing.
How should she deal with this?
Zhen Huan touched her belly, still plotting in her mind how to use this pregnancy to achieve her goals.
She was naturally heartbroken to lose her child, but she could avenge her child.
To take a big bite out of one's enemy, ideally while maximizing one's own gain.
The Empress will not be so easily overthrown, but she will not give up.
Zhen Huan looked at Wen Shichu and said, "Brother Shichu, I'm so sorry to have troubled you again today."
Please keep my pregnancy a secret for now.
Wen Shichu nodded. "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will not speak carelessly. I did not come to Suiyu Pavilion today."
Zhen Huan: "Brother Shichu, thank you. If it weren't for you, I would still be kept in the dark."
"You won't even know who your enemy is until the child is gone."
Wen Shichu said, “Your Majesty, there’s no need to be so polite. This humble subject should take his leave now.”
"it is good."
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