ebookland Chapter 181 Could it be that Bai Zhaozhao was right?
Chapter 181 Could it be that Bai Zhaozhao was right?
After leaving the palace, Bai Zhaozhao did not go home, but went to Prince An's Mansion.
When Princess An saw her coming, she happily started talking about trivial matters. However, Bai Zhaozhao asked her to send her attendants away and then told her what happened in the palace today. When she mentioned Concubine Xu, Princess An's expression changed obviously.
Bai Zhaozhao asked tentatively, "So...it was Concubine Xu who caused Mother to be poisoned by the cold?"
"That's right!" Princess An said with a mixture of guilt and amazement, "I didn't expect that she would find out and almost implicate you. Fortunately, you were smart and not only dealt with it, but also made her struggle even more!"
"And how did you do it?"
"Of course, I'll give her a taste of her own medicine. If she can bribe the people around me, I can bribe the people around her. I've been planning this for more than a year!"
Bai Zhaozhao stood in awe: "Mother, you are wise!"
Princess An was amused: "You are even smarter!"
Now Bai Zhaozhao understood everything. No wonder Princess An had no reaction when she learned that Concubine Xu was pregnant, because she was the one who did it.
Of course, Concubine Xu was not really pregnant, but a false pregnancy, similar to modern hydatidiform mole, which would be dangerous within a few months.
Now, Concubine Xu should have received news from a reliable imperial physician that she needed to have an abortion, but she still wanted to take advantage of this miscarriage.
So Concubine Xu found out that the Empress had invited Bai Zhaozhao into the palace, and also knew the intention of the Cheng'en Marquis's Mansion, so she came over with the purpose of driving away the Cheng'en Marquis's wife and then putting the blame on Bai Zhaozhao for the miscarriage.
But she didn't expect that Bai Zhaozhao seized the opportunity to take her pulse and already knew her true condition at that time. He also saw through her intention to take the opportunity to have an abortion, so Bai Zhaozhao pretended to shirk responsibility and said that it was twins. He also quoted classics with a proud expression and talked about it.
Then, while Concubine Xu was not paying attention, Bai Zhaozhao used flying needles to stimulate her acupuncture points, causing her feet to become numb, and then asked the palace servants to carry the sedan chair.
Originally, Concubine Xu was very cautious and didn't let Bai Zhaozhao get close to her, but she almost fell down when she tried to stand up, so Bai Zhaozhao pretended to be helpless and even teased her when she picked up Concubine Xu.
In fact, Bai Zhaozhao had already secretly smeared the secret medicine of space on his sleeves. When he put Concubine Xu on the sedan chair and stood up to leave, his wide sleeves would gently brush her face.
This medicine is a more advanced fake pregnancy powder. Although Concubine Xu did not take much, it should be enough.
Then the Queen Mother arrived, and Concubine Xu completely gave up her original plan. After all, she had always doubted Bai Zhaozhao's medical skills. She was half-believing and half-doubting, and she didn't dare to gamble. If it was really twins, how could she abort them?
More importantly, Concubine Xu only gave up a plan to frame Bai Zhaozhao, but the temptation of twins was too great and she could not afford the risk.
Therefore, for Concubine Xu, the safer method is to let Bai Zhaozhao go for the time being and find a few more imperial doctors to verify it.
In fact, this is indeed the case.
Sure enough, after taking Concubine Xu's pulse carefully, Doctor Wei became hesitant: "Madam, your pulse today is indeed different from before... This..."
Concubine Xu looked annoyed: "What's this? Didn't you say yesterday that this baby of mine had no pulse at all and had signs of miscarriage, like a false pregnancy?"
Doctor Wei looked incredulous: "Your humble servant is terrified. Yesterday it really looked like a false pregnancy, and there were signs of miscarriage! Today I felt a pulse that was sometimes strong and sometimes weak. I think it's still too early, so I dare not make a conclusion easily."
Strong and weak? Could it be that Bai Zhaozhao was right?
Concubine Xu was in a complicated mood and asked, "Then do you think it is possible that I am pregnant with twins, one strong and one weak?"
Doctor Wei looked stunned, but suddenly his eyes lit up and he asked, "Madam, who told you this was possible?"
Concubine Xu was surprised and asked, "How? Is it really possible?"
Doctor Wei seemed to have risked everything: "Your Majesty, there is indeed such a possibility. One is strong and the other is weak, and they are fighting each other, which may cause a certain sign of miscarriage. However, it is generally difficult to judge twins. We have to wait until the month is older to tell. If someone really dares to tell your Majesty that these are twins at this time, he must be a master of medicine!"
Concubine Xu's eyes lit up. People are always more willing to believe in the best outcome, so she waved her hand and said, "First, prescribe medicine to preserve the pregnancy for me. We'll talk about it next month."
Doctor Wei hesitated: "Madam, if it is confirmed to be a false pregnancy next month, it will damage the root cause if you abort it!"
Concubine Xu's expression changed, her eyes were fierce, "What do you want me to do? Aren't you known as a gynecologist? You can't even take a pulse accurately, and now you put me in a dilemma! You're useless!"
Doctor Wei didn't dare to say anything and could only kneel on the ground. He felt very aggrieved. In the entire Imperial Medical Bureau, he and the director were probably the only ones who could diagnose a false pregnancy at such a young age. If it were someone else, they would just ask Concubine Xu to wait a little longer. He thought he had done a great job this time!
It was only today that Concubine Xu's pulse really changed, which made him suspicious. This was definitely the biggest challenge in his medical history.
Princess Changxing, who had been silent the whole time, waved her hand and asked Doctor Wei to leave. She said to Concubine Xu, "Mother, there are only two possibilities for Bai Zhaozhao to say this. One is that she has no scruples and told the truth to provoke you. The other is that she saw through your intentions and deliberately lied to you to protect herself."
"What's the difference? It's just as annoying! Bitch!"
"Mother! Calm down! Look, if it's the first case, it means Bai Zhaozhao is arrogant and naive. Her medical skills are better than the imperial physician's. Moreover, Princess An's childbirth must have something to do with her! Maybe she was the one who did what happened to Chen Tianlin!"
"What about the second one?"
"If it's the second one, then it's very scary. It means she is very sharp and intelligent. She knew your physical condition the moment she felt your pulse and thought of a way to deal with it in such a short time. What's even more unbelievable is that your pulse is really different from before!"
Concubine Xu couldn't help but feel a little horrified, but gradually she regained her senses: "If that's the case, it means that not only did I have a false pregnancy, but I was also tricked by Bai Zhaozhao!"
Princess Changxing said: "That's right, this person cannot be kept alive! Either destroy him or kill him."
Finally, after repeated struggles, Concubine Xu decided to wait until next month.
The Third Prince's Mansion.
A group of graceful dancers left, and only two people were left sitting opposite each other in the spacious and bright room, with the table filled with delicious food.
Cheng Jiayu raised a glass of wine and poured another glass for the third prince opposite her. They both drank it in one gulp!
Cheng Jiayu herself did not expect that the third prince would be so gullible. Just because she gave him the secret recipe of iron smelting, he regarded her as a confidant.
But then again, although the Xu family supported him, outsiders had never been allowed to interfere in iron smelting, not to mention that the Xu family now had new hope.
No matter how mediocre the third prince is, he will have a sense of crisis. Once Concubine Xu gives him a younger brother, the Xu family will have one more option.
Cheng Jiayu knew this very well, so it was most appropriate for her to come here and show her loyalty at this time.
That’s right, the Third Prince felt that Cheng Jiayu had come to him at the right time. Although he knew that he had already cooperated with the Xu family, he was surprised that Cheng Jiayu firmly chose him at this time and showed great sincerity.