As soon as these words were spoken, all the concubines had different expressions.

Some people regret it, some people sympathize with it, and some people rejoice in it.

At this time, Concubine Li's personal maid Qiao Hui jumped out and pointed at Concubine Fang, "It's her! She deliberately bumped into the Empress and caused her miscarriage!"

Concubine Fang's face froze, and she quickly knelt down to explain to Murong Che, "Your Majesty, I didn't do that! It was Concubine Li who bumped into me..."

Murong Che lowered his eyes and glared at her coldly.

When Concubine Fang met his gloomy gaze, her heart ached and she knew that she was finished.

She was just hit, but Concubine Li lost the baby in her belly.

Even if she told the truth, the emperor would not let her off easily.

As expected, the next moment she heard Murong Che speak in a stern voice, "Wang Defa, pass on my decree. Consort Fang has offended Concubine Li and refuses to repent. Effective immediately, she will be banished to the cold palace!"

"Your Majesty! I have something to report!"

As soon as the man finished speaking, Xue Qingyao suddenly spoke, breaking the cold atmosphere in the hall.

Murong Che narrowed his eyes slightly, "What's the matter?"

Xue Qingyao knelt and presented a booklet. "Your Majesty, my period has been irregular lately, so I went to the imperial chambers to ask the court lady to check the menstrual records. I accidentally saw that Concubine Li's period last month ended on April 20th. Today is May 19th, and Concubine Li's period has not yet ended. I'm curious how she managed to be pregnant for over a month."

Upon hearing this, everyone was in an uproar and all turned their eyes to Xue Qingyao.

The menstrual periods of the concubines in the harem were recorded and managed by the female officials of the Jingshifang in order to arrange their sleeping arrangements.

Just now, Xue Qingyao went to the Imperial Garden too late and missed the opportunity. After she heard that Concubine Li was carried back to Yongchun Palace, she went to the Jingshifang first and got the book that recorded the menstrual periods of the concubines in the harem.

At this moment, the concubines looked at the record book in her hand, and their expressions became subtle.

If what Xue Qingyao said was true, wouldn't Concubine Li be suspected of faking her pregnancy?

Concubine Li, who was lying on the bed, did not expect that Xue Qingyao would go to the Jingshifang first. The look in her eyes changed several times, but her face still maintained a weak and sad expression.

Today, she happened to meet the nobleman Fang while taking a walk in the Imperial Garden. She also happened to have a blood bag on her body. Thinking that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, she rushed forward.

It was her fault. She cut the man too quickly and didn't give Doctor Zhang enough time to make false records.

However, the emperor is wise and powerful, and he must have a way to deal with Xue Qingyao. She cannot lose her composure at this time.

Doctor Zhang, who was standing next to her, felt disheartened after hearing Xue Qingyao's question.

It's over! It's over!

Actually, the emperor mentioned the matter of the menstrual book last night.

But it was late at night when he left Yongchun Palace. He was so sleepy that he couldn't open his eyes, so he went back to rest.

I had planned to wait until I finished the work at the Imperial Hospital today, and then quietly go and revise the menstrual booklet.

Who would have thought that the miscarriage would come so quickly, catching him off guard.

There was no point in making excuses now; this was indeed his negligence.

If Concubine Li’s fake pregnancy is exposed, he will definitely take the blame!

However, he was working for the emperor, so even if he was imprisoned, I believe the emperor would definitely rescue him.

Murong Che met Xue Qingyao's inquiring gaze with an expression that remained unmoved.

He just tightened his hands behind his back imperceptibly.

When Xue Qingyao had irregular menstruation, she didn't go find a doctor, but ran to the Jingshifang to look through the menstrual book?

Everyone present was a shrewd person and knew very well that this was just Xue Qingyao's excuse.

In this game, Xue Qingyao clearly wanted to protect Concubine Fang and drag Concubine Li into the water by using the fake pregnancy incident.

Although the current situation is unfavorable to Concubine Li, it is not impossible to reverse.

What people say is different from menstrual records, and there is no way to trace the details.

Thinking of this, Murong Che spoke slowly, "Who told you that Concubine Li has been pregnant for more than a month? Doctor Zhang, tell me, how long has Concubine Li been pregnant?"

When Doctor Zhang heard the man's question, he immediately understood. "Your Majesty, Concubine Li is still pregnant for less than a month. I told you clearly when I took her pulse last night! From whom did Concubine Xue hear that Concubine Li is already over a month pregnant? Please call that person over. I want to confront this rumormonger face to face!"

The emperor is worthy of being the emperor, he is so wise!

He said that Concubine Li was less than a month pregnant, so it was definitely not enough.

Anyway, when he confirmed Li Niang's pregnancy last night, the only person present besides the three of them was Li Niang's personal maid.

It is not surprising that there are time errors when this kind of news is passed from person to person.

So as long as he could just say that Concubine Li was less than a month pregnant, everything would be fine.

Xue Qingyao's expression changed immediately after hearing Doctor Zhang's resounding response. "Didn't they say Concubine Li was over a month pregnant? How come she's not pregnant yet?"

"What do you mean, Lady Xue?"

Doctor Zhang raised his chin and straightened his back. "Could it be that you think my diagnosis is wrong?"

As soon as Doctor Zhang finished speaking, the concubine Xue Qingyao came to her, "Noble Lady Xue, Doctor Zhang has been working at the Imperial Hospital for over ten years. The late Emperor even praised him as a master of medicine. What are you trying to prove by suddenly bringing the menstrual record book?"

The words stopped there, and others also heard the hidden meaning.

"Yes, Concubine Li is already favored, so wasn't pregnancy a matter of time? Why would she resort to such deception? It was Concubine Fang who deliberately offended Concubine Li. What a vicious heart!"

Concubine Tan glanced at Xue Qingyao and stood up to defend her. "Noble Lady Xue also believed the rumors and came to confirm the true time of her pregnancy with Concubine Li. This just shows that Noble Lady Xue cares deeply about the royal heir. I think it's not a bad thing to be cautious."

Xue Qingyao came back to her senses and quickly kowtowed to Murong Che to admit her mistake. "Your Majesty, I have no other intentions. I am just concerned about the health of Concubine Li! If my words have offended you, please forgive me!"

Murong Che said coldly, "Noble Lady Xue believed the rumors and became suspicious of the higher-ranking concubines, so she was demoted to a beauty! She is punished by copying the palace rules a hundred times and being confined to her house for self-reflection!"

This kind of treatment is considered light compared to Concubine Fang who was banished to the cold palace.

But was it really her fault that she guessed wrong about Concubine Li being pregnant?

Murong Che looked at the concubines who came to join in the fun. There were so many women that he felt annoyed and still very uncomfortable.

He waved his hand impatiently, "Wang Defa, drag Concubine Fang away. If anyone else continues to disturb Concubine Li's rest, they will all be sent to the cold palace to keep Concubine Fang company!"

The concubines dared not stay any longer and immediately took their leave.

After everyone left, Murong Che did not stay long. He told everyone to take good care of Concubine Li and then returned to the palace.

On the way back, his legs involuntarily moved towards Lingyun Palace.

Thinking of Xue Youli being assassinated in the cold palace, his eyes couldn't help but darken.

It seems that we have to hurry up and get her out of the cold palace. After all, his misogyny has only been cured halfway, and we can't give up halfway.

Cold palace.

Xue Youli was teaching Banxia boxing and kicking when he heard a woman crying outside. He couldn't help but walk out of the courtyard, "Xiao Zhongzi, why is there such a noise up ahead?"

"My dear, it was Noble Lady Fang who caused Concubine Li to have a miscarriage, and the Emperor has banished her to the cold palace."

After Xiao Zhongzi finished speaking, he thought for a moment and then comforted Xue Youli, "My beauty, your situation is different from hers. You can rest assured to stay in the cold palace. The emperor will take you out sooner or later."

Xue Youli looked into the process of Concubine Li's pregnancy and miscarriage, and she began to admire Murong Che.

This matter was handled quickly and efficiently. Xue Qingyao wanted to kill her completely, so she secretly complained to Murong Che and had Concubine Fang sent to the cold palace.

By the way, Xue Qingyao was demoted to a lower level.

She wins this round!

This little loyal boy was pleasant to talk to and acted reliably. Xue Youli liked him more and more. "How about I take you with me when I leave the cold palace?"

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