Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Consort Rui dared to be so arrogant because she knew that no one present, whether a concubine, a palace maid, or a eunuch, would be able to testify for Consort Yu.

It's not because they chose to stand on their side, but because these people all wanted to protect themselves, so they could only claim that they didn't hear or see anything and had nothing to do with the matter.

Unless there are witnesses, who can know what she said to Consort Yu?

However, there is physical evidence that Consort Yu hit her.

The handprint on her face is proof!

Consort Rui looked at Chu Yueli and said coldly, "You little brat, on New Year's Day, you actually slander your elders. What is your punishment?"

The Empress Dowager also looked at Chu Yueli.

Although she was very angry just now, without witnesses, her words would be slander.

Chu Yueli met the Empress Dowager's gaze, biting her lip, her voice still soft: "Grandmother, my mother has always been cautious in her words and actions, and she doesn't like to get involved in the struggles between the harem. Grandmother should know her personality very well, how could my mother hit someone for no reason?"

The Empress Dowager actually believed these words.

She knew the temperaments of Consort Yu and Consort Rui well, having been in the palace for so many years.

However, Chu Yueli has no evidence to show for it, but there are several clear handprints on Consort Rui's face.

Without witnesses, it would be difficult for her to help Consort Yu.

It's just that Consort Yu couldn't help herself, but what mother could resist?

The Empress Dowager had mixed feelings, but emotionally she was clearly biased towards Consort Yu.

However, the surrounding concubines dared not speak out of turn; neither Consort Yu nor Consort Rui dared to offend them.

It's better to avoid trouble; keeping quiet prevents mistakes.

The Empress Dowager looked at Chu Yueli again. There had to be a solution to this matter.

Although it is understandable for Consort Yu to hit someone, if she is not punished, how will she manage the people in the harem in the future?

This little girl's heart is kind in protecting her mother, and she likes her very much. However, this should not be used to absolve Consort Yu of her guilt.

Her gaze was about to leave Chu Yueli, intending to give Consort Yu a minor punishment as a warning.

Unexpectedly, Chu Yueli suddenly covered her mouth at this moment, looking as if she was in pain.

What's wrong with this little girl?

Before the Empress Dowager could ask, Granny Su spoke up: "Princess Consort Mo, what are you doing...?"

“Ugh…” Chu Yueli suddenly started gagging.

After the Empress Dowager and Granny Su exchanged glances, the Empress Dowager's eyes suddenly lit up, and Granny Su was also filled with nervousness.

"Princess Consort Mo, are you alright?" Granny Su immediately went over to help Chu Yueli.

But Yu Fei had already taken the lead and helped Chu Yueli up, saying softly, "Oh dear, why has this little one been gagging so much lately, but can't vomit anything? Don't frighten your mother."

"Recently... it's been like this all along?" The Empress Dowager was so agitated she almost jumped up.

This was the first time among all her granddaughters-in-law that she had ever seen such a situation!

This is a big deal!

"Quickly! Someone! Summon the imperial physician!"

"No... Ugh—" Chu Yueli clutched her chest, gagging and shaking her head.

Consort Yu hurriedly said, "Mother, you cannot see the doctor today."

The Empress Dowager seemed to just remember something, slapped her thigh, and hurriedly said, "It was my old age that made me so senile! I won't see the doctor today! I won't see the doctor! Granny Su, quickly help Ali to his room to rest! Hurry!"

"Yes!" Granny Su's eyes were full of smiles and excitement!

That gagging look, isn't that morning sickness?

Although Prince Mo went to Nanmeng right after getting married, wasn't he already married?

Counting the days, it has been more than a month since Mo Wang left. If she really conceived on their wedding night, then the timing of her morning sickness now fits perfectly!