Time travel is risky, and love requires caution

Ling Qiqi's words startled the Queen, and she subconsciously asked:

"What if you asked someone else to write it for you?"

Ling Qiqi felt that the queen was desperate. With the queen's way of thinking, how come she hasn't been kicked down from the position of the head of the palace for so many years? With her level of palace fighting, no one would like to watch it if it was made into a TV series. It's simply an insult to intelligence. So Ling Qiqi was relieved and said calmly:

"The Queen just said that Qi'er was instigated by someone, but now it has become that Qi'er instigated others. Does this mean that Qi'er is the one who did it?"

"Excuse me, Queen, who did Qi'er ask to write for you? The Grand Empress Dowager? Or the servants in De Shou Palace? The servants in the palace were all trained by the Grand Empress Dowager herself. They have been with her for many years and have always abided by the palace rules. How could they help Qi'er do something that violates the rules?"

The Queen asked unwillingly:

“No one dares to do that in Deoksugung Palace, but what about the people from the Imperial Medical Bureau?”

Ling Qiqi knew that the Queen would mention the Imperial Medical Bureau. She could count the places she often visited in the palace on one hand: De Shou Palace, the Imperial Medical Bureau, the Imperial Academy, and the martial arts arena. The Empress Dowager was in De Shou Palace, the Emperor's people were all in the martial arts arena, and the Fifth Princess was in the Imperial Academy. The Queen would definitely not let the Fifth Princess get involved, so the blame could only be put on the Imperial Medical Bureau.

Ling Qiqi answered calmly:

"Empress, Qi'er doesn't recognize Ning Wanrong, doesn't know her name, and doesn't know how to write her name. Qi'er remembers that the Grand Tutor said that there are many names with the same pronunciation but different characters. If that's the case, how did Qi'er get someone to write Ning Wanrong's name correctly?"

"Unless that person knows Ning Wanrong's name. But Qi'er heard that only family members know a woman's name. Outsiders only know her surname, not her given name. So how did the people from the Imperial Medical Bureau know it?"

"Besides, Qi'er and Ning Wanrong have never met, and they have no grudges against each other. What would Qi'er do to harm her? Is there any benefit for Qi'er?"

"The Queen is so aggressive towards Qi'er. Could it be that she is deliberately making things difficult for Qi'er because of what happened to the Fifth Princess a few days ago?"

"Even if the Queen doesn't like Qi'er, she shouldn't involve unrelated people. Qi'er has not only been to the Imperial Medical Bureau, but also to the Imperial Academy and the Martial Arts Arena. Could it be that these people are in cahoots with Qi'er?"

The queen was speechless after being choked by Ling Qiqi's five questions. She cursed in her heart: Who is the one who is so aggressive? He actually dragged so many people into this. He is afraid that he will make too few enemies for me. At such a young age, he is so difficult to deal with. He is as disgusting as your mother.

Ling Qiqi had no intention of letting the queen go, and continued:

"Qi'er's doll disappeared two days ago. After searching for several days, it was still not found. It turned out to be in the hands of the Queen. Someone must have wanted to harm Ning Wanrong and framed Qi'er. Qi'er doesn't remember having a grudge against anyone, except the time with the Fifth Princess in the stable. But Qi'er doesn't think it was the Fifth Princess."

"This person was so cruel to Ning Wanrong that he did not hesitate to hurt the heir to the throne. I guess Ning Wanrong must have a big grudge or conflict of interest with someone."

"But if the Queen really wants to find this person, it won't be difficult. There shouldn't be many people in the palace who can write and know Ning Wanrong's maiden name, right?"

Ling Qiqi said a lot in one breath, feeling a little tired. Seeing that the Queen did not respond and the Emperor frowned, looking thoughtful, Ling Qiqi felt that she should add one more finishing touch, so she concluded:

"Father, Empress, Qi'er really doesn't know anything about witchcraft, but Qi'er feels that it's impossible to harm someone by just writing a name and pricking them with a needle. If that were the case, who would dare to name someone in the future? Father, don't you agree?"

Before the emperor could answer, he heard someone in the room shouting anxiously:

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, wake up, wake up quickly, someone is coming, call the imperial physician quickly."

There was a commotion inside and outside the house. Two imperial doctors rushed into the house and came out in a hurry a short while later. One of them reported nervously:

"Your Majesty, Empress, Ning Wanrong is now exhausted and has fainted. She cannot take any medicine, so we can only put ginseng in her mouth. I am an incompetent official, but please send someone to invite Imperial Physician Du as soon as possible."

"Where is Imperial Physician Du? Why isn't he here?" the emperor asked.

The Queen quickly answered: "Imperial Physician Du asked for leave two days ago and said he would return to the capital today. I have already sent someone to meet him on the road that he must take to return to the capital."

Ling Qiqi thought: Oh, Ning Wanrong is really good at choosing a date. She chose to give birth when Imperial Physician Du was not around. By the time Imperial Physician Du comes, I'm afraid the baby will be too late.

Someone in the room was calling Ning Wanrong softly, while everyone else was helplessly waiting for Imperial Physician Du.

As time passed, Ling Qiqi's heart tightened little by little. She stroked the acupuncture bag in her pocket again and again. She was supposed to go to the Imperial Medical Bureau to take acupuncture classes, but was temporarily invited here by the Queen, so she brought the acupuncture bag with her.

After all, these are two lives, one big and one small, so we can't just sit there and wait. So Ling Qiqi made up her mind and whispered tentatively:

"Father, how about letting Qi'er try?"

"you?"

"Father, didn't Qi'er learn acupuncture from Doctor Du for a few days? I remember the acupuncture points that can make people clear-minded. Why don't you let Qi'er try it? Otherwise, my brother will get sick in Ning Wanrong's belly."

Ling Qiqi specifically said "brother". She was a little impressed with herself. Even in such a life-threatening situation, she did not forget to disgust the queen.

The emperor glanced at Ling Qiqi, then hesitantly asked the other imperial physician who was kneeling beside him:

"How long can we wait?"

The imperial physician said in embarrassment:

"This... Your Majesty, I cannot tell how long to wait. After all, every child has a different physical condition. Moreover, childbirth is sometimes a matter of life and death. If there is a slight delay, the life of both mother and child may be in danger. So naturally, the sooner Ning Wanrong wakes up, the better."

The emperor remained silent, obviously unable to make a decision.

Ling Qiqi quickly said:

"Father, there is no other way now. We should let Qi'er try this without further delay."

After saying that, he took out his acupuncture bag from his pocket and shook it at the emperor.

But the emperor was still confused and hesitant.

Unexpectedly, the Queen suddenly chimed in: "Your Majesty, why don't you let the Seventh Princess try? It's better than just waiting and doing nothing."

Ling Qiqi thought: Humph, can you be so kind? You want me to kill you, so that you can take me down with you.

The emperor seemed to have finally made up his mind and told Ling Qiqi and the two imperial doctors to:

"Qi'er, please be careful with the needles. If there is anything wrong, stop immediately. The imperial physician is also watching over you."

"Yes." Ling Qiqi and the imperial physician quickly received the order and went into the house quickly to save people.