She knew clearly that this kind of food tends to be cold in nature and it is not suitable to eat too much.

After noticing this situation, out of his considerate care for Shen Muxue, His Majesty mistakenly thought that she just didn't like to open the crab shells to eat.

So he took matters into his own hands, carefully and patiently separating the crabs and carefully placing them on her plate.

Just at this moment, the imperial physician from the palace came to their side with a slow pace.

After adjusting his breathing slightly, the experienced doctor began to check Shen Muxue's wrist to understand her pulse.

At first, he didn't notice anything unusual, but out of professionalism and to ensure accuracy, he repeated the test with his other hand.

God!

This time, she accidentally discovered an incredible fact - signs of pregnancy!

This sudden surprise made the originally calm imperial physician fall into a state of extreme excitement and surprise. For a moment, he was unable to speak to express his inner excitement.

His gaze darted back and forth between the faces of the Queen Mother and His Majesty for a long time, until it finally landed on the cooked crab and the untouched part on the table. He almost collapsed to the ground, his whole body filled with disbelief.

With a slightly trembling voice, he quickly spoke out to stop her, "Your Majesty, you must not eat such food..."

Before he could finish all his warnings, the emperor reacted quickly and immediately moved the food that might be harmful to the body to a place away from Shen Muxue.

Drawing on his years of experience and judgment in dealing with various emergencies, His Majesty anxiously inquired, "What kind of poison is contained in this?"

Seeing this new face in front of him who seemed unfamiliar but could see through the secrets hidden behind things at a glance, His Majesty thought that he would definitely make use of this person's talents in the future.

He couldn't help but admire the young man's insight and analytical ability, which would undoubtedly play a role in many important occasions in the future.

"No, no, no, Your Majesty, you have misunderstood. It's not because of any toxic substances. It's simply because the crab itself is cold in nature, which may have some adverse effects on pregnant women."

The doctor paused, gathering his thoughts, and then continued with a slight stutter, "Although consuming it won't necessarily lead to serious consequences like miscarriage, for safety's sake, we still need to avoid it as much as possible to ensure that there are no chances of miscarriage."

After hearing this explanation, the Queen Mother was visibly relieved. "If that's the case, then we don't have to worry too much about this issue. After all, Xue'er isn't pregnant yet, so how could she possibly have an abortion? That's simply nonsense."

Having said that, the worry in her heart has not completely dissipated. After all, the queen's health is related to the fate of the entire palace and even the country.

At this moment, as if remembering something crucial, the Empress Dowager's eyes suddenly flickered. She exchanged a quick, meaningful glance with the Emperor and asked, "So, is the Empress... indeed pregnant?"

After receiving the other party's affirmative nod, she reacted quickly as if facing a great enemy and hurriedly issued orders to the servants on both sides: "Quick, immediately put away all the seafood here! Don't leave any behind."

The emperor seemed much calmer and composed despite his mother's excessive anxiety.

"Actually, Mother, you're really worrying too much. Even if Xue'er just glanced at the dishes a few more times, there's no real harm at all."

He thought there was no need to be too nervous as long as the food was not actually eaten. Moreover, there was no evidence that the queen had been threatened in any form.

Faced with her son's questioning, the Queen Mother was clearly unwilling to back down easily. "You say I have no basis for your claims? Weren't you the one who took the initiative to throw away the food on Xue'er's plate just now?"

Her tone became slightly agitated, and it was obvious that this incident had touched a sensitive nerve.

In order to prevent the atmosphere from becoming further tense and awkward, the emperor deliberately coughed lightly to try to divert everyone's attention. At the same time, he gracefully and naturally stood up from the chair, then gently walked behind his wife and gently placed his hand on her slender shoulders to comfort her.

"Then, my dear, can you tell me now what is the most delicious dish that you are most eager to eat at this moment?"

Through such simple yet warm behavior, you can express your considerate and caring side to your lover.

However, at this moment, Shen Muxue had no interest in eating at all. Her heart was filled with faint worries and complicated emotions.

She took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and spoke frankly, "Your Majesty, can you put down your trembling hand? I don't feel itchy anywhere."

Although the voice was calm, it could not hide the helplessness and slight anger in his words.

The imperial physician, who was familiar with the common sense of pregnancy reactions in women and children, interrupted in time, trying to ease the delicate and awkward situation. His tone was gentle and professional, as if opening a window for the two of them.

"You two gentlemen, please be aware that during early pregnancy, it's common for the pregnancy process to be accompanied by a series of physiological changes, one of which is a decreased appetite. Occasional small meals will not adversely affect the health of the fetus, but it's important to maintain a happy and stable mood, which is excellent for both mother and baby."

"That's quite reasonable indeed. He's a very reasonable man. Come, quickly prepare a generous reward to commend such good advice."

After these words were spoken, the tense atmosphere in the hall seemed to ease a little.

After dinner, even in such a warm yet slightly deserted scene, His Majesty's behavior remained as calm and composed as usual, as if nothing had caused any waves in his heart.

All these subtle changes did not escape Shen Muxue's sensitive eyes.

She couldn't help but start to wonder: Under the other person's seemingly indifferent appearance, is he really looking forward to the birth of a new life?

Or is it that there is still a hint of reluctance or even resistance in his heart?

As night fell, the entire palace was shrouded in a mysterious tranquility. Lying on the soft and comfortable big bed, Shen Muxue adjusted her sleeping position very carefully, for fear that she would accidentally disturb the person sleeping peacefully next to her.

Nights like this couldn't help but make her fall into deep memories - that was the time she spent with the former Crown Prince in the temple. Although those days were simple and pure, they were filled with many thoughts of being dissatisfied with the status quo and wanting to escape from it.

At that time, she had fantasized countless times about living a free life, longing to break free from the shackles and pursue happiness that truly belonged to her.

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