The concubine is a man, and the illegitimate son of a divine physician has a spatial ability.

Du Lin knew that the only way to minimize his own harm was to strike first and shirk responsibility. Perhaps he could even rekindle his relationship with the princess. After all, the princess couldn't have children now; who else but him would want her?

Yuanyang, heavily pregnant, leaned slightly forward, as if the heavy burden would crush her at any moment. Her eyes were brimming with tears, like two crystal-clear pearls, slowly sliding down her cheeks. Those once beautiful and moving eyes were now filled with despair and sorrow, lifeless like a stagnant pool.

She reached out, her hand trembling, and clutched her swollen belly tightly, as if seeking strength and comfort. Then, she pointed directly at Du Lin, who stood not far away, her voice hoarse with anger: "I'm carrying your own flesh and blood! We are just insignificant people; without your behind-the-scenes planning and manipulation, how could we possibly have achieved this so-called 'success' on our own?"

Yuanyang seemed utterly disappointed and heartbroken by the cold-blooded man before her. She raised her head again, her gaze fixed on Du Lin with unwavering determination, and continued to angrily rebuke him: "In the end, you are the source of all this evil, the instigator of all the disasters! If it weren't for your fickleness and indecisiveness, how could we have ended up like this?"

After saying this, Yuanyang held her belly and solemnly said, "Du Lin is the one who started all this. Please bring Du Lin to justice. I am deeply grateful to you all for upholding the law."

Du Lin was frantic with worry, veins bulging on his forehead. His eyes widened in fury, and he raised his hand to slap Yuanyang hard. A sharp "smack" rang out, and Yuanyang staggered from the sudden slap, losing her balance and falling heavily to the side. Her petite body slammed against the hard ground with a dull thud, her already round and plump belly hitting the ground first.

Yuanyang lay sprawled on the ground, unable to move for a moment. The excruciating pain in her abdomen turned her face deathly pale, and large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead. She clutched her stomach tightly, groaning in agony, as if a sharp knife were churning inside her.

In that instant, a stream of scarlet blood, like a burst dam, gushed down Yuanyang's long, fair thighs. In the blink of an eye, the blood had stained her dress, like a blood-red flower blooming in the darkness, a shocking sight.

Yuanyang's once beautiful face was now deathly pale, devoid of any color. Her eyes widened in terror as she stared at the blood gushing from between her legs, her voice trembling as she cried out, "My child, my child! Who can save my child..." Her hands clutched her abdomen tightly, as if trying to stop the terrible bleeding, but all in vain.

Just then, everyone gasped in shock at the sight before them! The once orderly scene instantly descended into chaos, and people looked at each other, bewildered, staring at the pair of lovers lying on the ground, their fates unknown.

Zong Ling frowned, unable to bear the chaotic scene any longer. He quickly turned around and shouted to his men, "What are you all standing around for! Go and fetch the doctor right away! Be quick! Also, immediately send someone to carry Yuanyang away and settle her down."

How could such a vile and filthy act be allowed to defile His Majesty's eyes before him!

At Zong Ling's command, his men sprang into action as if waking from a dream. Some rushed towards the clinic, trying to fetch a doctor as quickly as possible. Others carefully prepared to carry Yuanyang away.

Zong Ling immediately knelt down and begged for forgiveness, saying, "This sordid matter may have defiled the Holy Mother. Please, Your Majesty, move aside. I will return after I have dealt with this matter properly..."

The emperor rose and moved his carriage, giving the empress a meaningful look. The empress immediately understood his meaning...

Du Lin looked at everything in front of him in a daze, knowing that he had made a big mistake. He immediately knelt down on the ground and begged for mercy, trembling.

Princess An Ding quickly reached out to support Yuanyang, carefully pulling her into her arms so that her delicate body could lean against her warm embrace.

Then, she raised her head, her beautiful eyes filled with anger as she stared directly at Du Lin in front of her, and said in a delicate voice, "Whatever wrong she has done, the law will punish her, and she will not be let off easily! But I never expected you to be so cold-hearted and ruthless, to be so cruel to a woman! Don't you have any pity at all?"

That third slap was justified. The first step in dealing with this matter is to bring you to justice. A person like you has failed His Majesty's favor and patronage, and even more so, has failed the people and the heavens…”

Yin Zijing frowned, her gaze fixed on Yuanyang, her heart tightening. Yuanyang's face was ashen, cold sweat pouring down her forehead, her frail body trembling slightly, like a candle flickering in the wind. A pool of blood lay on the ground from the heavy bleeding. Looking at Yuanyang's belly, the baby was probably eight or nine months along; if the child wasn't delivered in time, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Yin Zijing was extremely anxious. He knew the situation was critical and there was no time to lose. So, without hesitation, he turned around and hurriedly prepared to step out from behind the curtain. However, just as he was about to step out, an inexplicable force suddenly pulled him back.

The Empress shook her head gently at Yin Zijing with a worried expression, advising her in a concerned tone, "Zijing, I know you are skilled in medicine, but please don't go out! There are so many men outside. If you go out rashly like this, you will inevitably attract gossip."

Then, your reputation and your chastity will become fodder for gossip! They will definitely point fingers, spread rumors, and even spread unspeakable stories to ruin your name. So, take my advice and stay here obediently, don't put yourself in such an embarrassing situation.

Besides, Yuanyang was just a maidservant, and she had committed such a cruel act against An Ding. It's better not to save her life! Consider it an apology to An Ding.”

Yin Zijing gently shook her head, her eyes firm yet filled with pity, and said, "Although Yuanyang has indeed committed a grave mistake, the country has its laws, and the family has its rules. There will be laws to punish her for her crime. However, what has the unborn child done? He is nothing but an innocent life!"

As a doctor, my mission is to save lives. How can I stand by and watch a vibrant young life perish? Therefore, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, I must not stand idly by and watch him die!