But when he first touched the patient's wrist pulse, he felt a strange force forcing his fingers to retract.

Facing the curious gazes of the two nobles, he tried again and found that sweat was oozing from his palms.

Feeling anxious, he tried again with the other hand but found that the condition did not improve. Shen Muxue couldn't help but smile as she saw the doctor sweating profusely and his expression changing repeatedly.

I think it is probably because palace medicine has not encountered such a situation for a long time.

After finally completing the examination, he looked up and around. "Excuse me, is it time to announce the results now?"

"Mother, there's no need to explain. I understand it in my heart. It's nothing more than an extra servant. What I care about is the dignity of the principal wife. The rest of the people are not my concern."

The Shangshu's wife patted her daughter's hand comfortingly, which was a gesture that showed the demeanor of a queen mother.

King Xian'an knelt on the ground with his head lowered, thinking in his heart that the injustice she had suffered this time would be repaid many times over in the future.

The emperor's eyes were fixed on the angry face of King Xian'an. His nephew actually coveted his harem and showed no intention of repentance. He still looked displeased.

He really raised an ungrateful person!

In the past, this person was always cultivated as a successor, and his future was planned in all aspects. No one ever noticed anything wrong.

After learning today that I might have a blood heir, when I look at this relative again, I feel that all the care I have given over the years seems to have been given to this ungrateful person.

As time passed quietly, a group of medical officers entered the hall one after another and took Shen Muxue's pulse one by one.

The ministers in the court were not very clear about the details from afar, and speculated that the Concubine Shu, who was safe and sound not long ago, might have met with a murderous attack.

At this moment, Concubine Shu was surrounded by maids, doctors and others, and the emperor was anxiously asking about the situation.

The Queen Mother complained about the hot weather and urged her maids to fan her to cool down. She was quite dissatisfied with the man who often used his charm to win favor in the palace.

Moreover, in an occasion like this, it seems extremely inappropriate and humiliating.

After a careful examination, the doctors exchanged subtle glances, and then the head of the Imperial Hospital cautiously asked, "May I ask if your Majesty's diet has been good recently?"

Before Shen Muxue could reply, Tianzi responded first: "Not good. I didn't eat many of the dishes I usually like. I even feel nauseous when I wake up in the morning."

"What about the quality of rest?"

"Not bad. He always says he's exhausted every day."

"So, does your body have strength?"

……

The emperor would answer each question directly. Finally, after all the doctors reached a consensus through simple communication, they all bowed and saluted, and congratulated in unison: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! The Empress is pregnant!"

The emperor hugged Shen Muxue excitedly but was worried that it would put pressure on the fetus in her belly, so he quickly let go.

She kept repeating, "Mu Xue, we are having a baby."

This heartwarming scene also touched Shen deeply. Tears welled up in her eyes as she responded to the emperor's words, "Your Majesty has been so kind to me that even Heaven was moved. That is why I was able to give birth to a child."

"Thank you, Xue'er."

"Emperor~"

The two of them were immersed in the joy of their own world and had a conversation.

The medical officers' congratulatory speeches were loud but somewhat disorganized, without forming a unified rhythm.

In addition, the surrounding officials were also noisily discussing the affairs of Prince Xian'an, so even the Queen and the Imperial Noble Consort, who were very close, were unable to hear the specific content.

Of course, they actually had other plans in mind and had no interest in knowing what illness Shen Muxue had.

After Shen Muxue and the emperor talked for a while, they suddenly realized that they seemed to be the only ones who were excited. She pushed him away and asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, why are only the two of us happy? Aren't the others happy?"

The emperor looked around and saw that everyone had confused expressions on their faces. He thought: They don’t know what good thing has happened yet, right?

Then he stood up and announced loudly: "Listen up, my lords! I have good news for you all. Concubine Shu is pregnant and will soon give birth to a prince!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the imperial concubine beside him suddenly stand up and utter a sharp protest: "Absolutely not!"

"Seal her mouth and drag her out of the hall immediately!"

The emperor did not give the imperial concubine a chance to speak again and ordered her to leave the hall.

Only then did everyone realize that Concubine Shu was pregnant?

Is the emperor finally going to have a child?

What should King Xian'an do?

Everyone congratulated the emperor, while also secretly observing Prince Xian'an. Today's situation caused his status to plummet from the clouds to the bottom of the valley.

Prince Xian'an's mind was in a mess. Was Concubine Shu really pregnant?

Could it be possible that after ten years of fruitless efforts, she could give birth to a dragon?

If Concubine Shu really had a child, how could he expect to ascend to the throne of the crown prince?

Will the emperor still respect him as much as before?

Will the Queen Mother still love him as much as before?

Prince Xian'an turned his gaze to the Queen Mother and saw that she looked confused and obviously didn't know what had happened.

Shen Muxue glimpsed the empress dowager's expression through the emperor's figure and found that she was stunned, as if she didn't understand what was going on in front of her.

Pulling on the emperor's sleeve, Shen Muxue whispered to him softly: "Your Majesty, look, the Queen Mother seems to be overwhelmed by this joy."

After saying that, Shen Muxue laughed first. In fact, the empress dowager's face did not show how happy she was at all.

I don't know whether she is sad at this moment for losing her eldest grandson who may become the emperor, or happy for her future little grandson.

The emperor's gaze was filled with disappointment when it fell on the empress dowager's face. He had thought that the empress dowager's joy would be beyond words after he had an heir.

After all, in the past, the Queen Mother had tried her best to make him have offspring, and she kept talking about the possible future royal heir.

Now, when he was about to welcome his own bloodline, there was no trace of joy on the Queen Mother's face.

I'm afraid that in her heart, only King Xian'an is truly important.

Soon, the emperor regained the calmness and composure that a monarch should have, and did not show any inner emotional fluctuations.

"Announce the decree and reward all the imperial physicians with silver and cloth."

He then ordered all the ministers in the court to take their seats without any formalities, and asked the eunuchs around him to untie Shen Yuwei's restraints.

"If you have any grievances, please speak out and let us hear them."

Only then did the Empress Dowager recover her composure and spoke out to stop him impatiently: "Your Majesty, wait a minute! If you let her say that, An'er's reputation will be completely ruined!"

"Empress Mother, as the Son of Heaven, you must act in accordance with the principles of fairness and justice. How can you be partial?"

On the surface, these words seemed righteous, but in fact, just an hour ago, this person was still claiming that he wanted to protect the reputation of King Xian'an.

Shen Muxue looked down leisurely and thought, Prince Xian'an, your dream of becoming an emperor can only exist in your dreams.

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