freenovelworld Chapter 17 Consort Fucha's Injustice
Chapter 17 Consort Fucha's Injustice
When Wen Shichu arrived at Suiyuxuan, the first thing he did was to take Zhen Huan's pulse.
Zhen Huan looked at him with some concern and asked, "Imperial Physician Wen, how is the baby in my womb?"
Wen Shichu smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, the baby in your womb is perfectly normal, there is nothing unusual."
Zhen Huan frowned and said, "Then why have I been feeling unusually tired these past few days?"
Wen Shichu quickly explained:
"Your Majesty, it is normal for a woman to feel tired during early pregnancy. You simply need to rest more and avoid worrying too much."
Wen Shichu secretly pondered, "This Consort Wan is currently being cared for by Imperial Physician Zhang Mi."
However, there were clearly traces of musk in Consort Wan's body.
Given Zhang Mi's medical skills, he should have been able to discover it easily.
Strangely, Zhang Mi chose to ignore it, as if he hadn't noticed anything at all.
What is the real reason behind this?
Wen Shichu was filled with deep doubt. Could it be that there were other people hiding behind this Physician Zhang?
After all, Imperial Physician Zhang Mi's main responsibility was to take the pulse of the Emperor, Empress Dowager, and Empress.
Logically speaking, his master should be the emperor.
Moreover, the Emperor had always had few children, so he naturally paid special attention to Consort Wan's pregnancy.
Logically speaking, Zhang Mi should have paid extra attention to Consort Wan's pregnancy and dared not be negligent in the slightest.
Could it be that the Empress Dowager is behind Zhang Mi?
No, that's impossible, because the Emperor is the Empress Dowager's biological son, and the Empress Dowager would never harm Consort Wan.
Could it be the Empress? Thinking of the Emperor's few princes and princesses...
Given the Empress's past actions, this possibility is indeed extremely high.
Why did Imperial Physician Zhang betray the Emperor?
Could it be that the Empress has something on Zhang Mi, which is why he has no choice but to obey her orders?
The more Wen Shichu thought about it, the more he realized that this matter was of utmost importance, and he wondered if his master knew the inside story.
It seems I still need to find a suitable time to visit Yanxi Palace.
Reveal these details to your master to alert her, just in case.
This Broken Jade Pavilion is no longer a place to linger; he'd better leave as soon as possible.
After Wen Shichu finished taking Zhen Huan's pulse, he methodically began packing his medicine chest.
It seems they are preparing to leave.
However, at that moment, Zhen Huan subtly gave a wink.
She gestured for everyone else to leave, leaving only Cui Jinxi behind.
Zhen Huan called softly, "Brother Shichu..."
The word "Brother Shichu" made Wen Shichu's heart tighten, and he secretly thought that something was wrong.
There is Shi Chu, and nothing wrong with Doctor Wen.
He knew Zhen Huan too well; whenever she addressed him in that way, it usually meant she wanted something from him.
They also knew what Zhen Huan was planning.
Zhen Huan then asked, "Brother Shichu, how is Consort Shu doing? Is the baby in her womb stable?"
In the past, Wen Shichu might have simply assumed that Zhen Huan was asking out of concern for Consort Shu's unborn child.
However, he is no longer so naive; he knows that Zhen Huan's actions must have a deeper meaning.
After thinking for a moment, Wen Shichu understood what Zhen Huan meant.
Zhen Huan was probably trying to find out if her mistress's unborn child could be saved.
After all, although Consort Wan is now in the same rank as her master, she is only a member of the Han Army Banner, and Zhen's father's official position is not very high.
However, Consort Shu comes from the prominent Fuca clan of the Manchu Banner, one of the eight great Manchu clans.
If the mistress were to give birth to a prince, his status would undoubtedly be far higher than that of Zhen Huan's child.
Although Zhen Huan was favored by the emperor, she inevitably felt threatened by Consort Shu's background and the impending arrival of her child.
That's why Zhen Huan came to find out what was going on. If there was something wrong with Consort Shu's child, then Zhen Huan would have one less competitor.
Consort Shu is now his mistress, so Wen Shichu naturally wouldn't tell Zhen Huan the truth about her situation.
After all, the struggles within the harem are complex and ever-changing, and a slight misstep could bring unnecessary trouble and danger to one's master.
Therefore, when Zhen Huan inquired about Consort Shu's condition, Wen Shichu replied:
"Your Highness, Consort Shu suffered severe bleeding last time due to fright, and she has not yet fully recovered and still needs to rest in bed to recuperate."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan's face immediately showed worry, and she said anxiously:
"Sister Fucha's condition is so serious. She has been bedridden for more than a month and is still not well. What should we do?"
"If something happens, won't it implicate Shi Chu?"
Zhen Huan said with a worried expression.
Wen Shichu knew that she wasn't truly worried about being implicated.
She was simply afraid of losing him, the imperial physician she could command.
Wen Shichu pretended not to know and said, "His Majesty is aware of Consort Shu's situation. If something happens, it shouldn't be a big problem."
In fact, Wen Shichu knew perfectly well that his master's pregnancy was very secure.
There is absolutely no such thing as being implicated.
However, what troubled him was that although Zhang Mi was clearly in charge of taking care of Zhen Huan's pregnancy, she always asked him to check her pulse for safety.
Now that she's been exposed to musk during this pregnancy, it's bound to be anything but peaceful.
If something really goes wrong, Zhen Huan will definitely blame him.
After all, Zhen Huan was still considered favored by the Emperor. If things came to that...
As expected, Master was right. He should try to avoid the people from Suiyuxuan these days!
Stay as far away as you can!
Upon hearing Wen Shichu's words, Zhen Huan nodded, her expression instantly relaxing.
Upon seeing this, Wen Shichu hurriedly took his leave.
"Your Highness, I have other matters to attend to at the Imperial Hospital, so I will take my leave now."
After Wen Shichu left in a hurry, Zhen Huan's face gradually darkened.
Zhen Huan was a woman with excellent observation skills, and she felt that Wen Shichu's attitude towards her today was somewhat perfunctory.
This made her feel a sense of doubt and unease.
Had Wen Shichu betrayed her? No, she didn't believe it.
Given Wen Shichu's feelings for her, he couldn't possibly betray her. Perhaps it was because Consort Shu's pregnancy was so unstable that it distracted Wen Shichu.
But she couldn't help but mutter to herself, "What merit does that foolish and arrogant Consort Shu have to be granted the title of Consort Shu?"
Zhen Huan thought to herself that her looks and talent were no less than anyone else's, yet she was always being schemed against.
Consort Shu, on the other hand, was able to obtain such a high status and honor by virtue of her Manchu military background.
She couldn't help but feel a sense of resentment and helplessness, and at the same time, she was filled with worry about the future.
When Si Lang came to see her at Suiyu Pavilion that day, she was very happy and pleased with herself.
Her eyes were full of joy, and she felt that she held a special place in Si Lang's heart.
Both of them were pregnant, but Si Lang came to see her first, which made her think that she held a special place in Si Lang's heart.
She was exceptionally intelligent and perceptive, so Si Lang would naturally value her more, which is why she was so certain.
However, after the Fourth Prince went to Yanxi Palace, Consort Fucha was surprisingly promoted to the rank of Consort, with the title of Shu.
This news struck Zhen Huan like a thunderbolt, causing her to plummet from the heights of fame to the depths of despair.
Zhen Huan was promoted to the rank of Consort simply because she and Consort Fucha were promoted together, as if she were just an afterthought.
This huge contrast caused Zhen Huan to feel a pang of sadness, and her originally bright eyes gradually dimmed, as if they had lost their luster.
She began to doubt whether her position in Silang's heart was really as important as she had imagined.
All the beautiful memories of the past flooded her mind. Were they all just her imagination?
Before even serving the emperor, she was granted the title of Noble Lady, and enjoyed the pleasures of bathing in the hot spring palace, visiting the imperial harem, and the joy of scattering the bridal curtains...
Doesn't this represent Si Lang's unique affection for her?
The character “淑” represents a woman’s beautiful and virtuous character. In comparison, the character “莞” seems so frivolous!
Zhen Huan couldn't help but wonder: Is it just because Consort Shu was born into the Manchu Banner that she has a higher status than me?
She didn't take the former Consort Fucha seriously, even though Consort Fucha was of noble birth.
But he was truly arrogant, foolish, and cowardly.
But ironically, the former Noble Lady Fucha has become Consort Shu, and perhaps in the future, Imperial Concubine Shu.
In the past, she was proud of being given the title of "Noble Lady of Dongguan", but now it seems that it was just an illusory honor.
All of this left Zhen Huan feeling confused and uneasy, her heart filled with doubt and bewilderment.
She didn't know how to deal with this situation; it was as if everything was out of her control.
Perhaps because her emotions were prone to fluctuation during pregnancy, Zhen Huan's heart was always filled with all sorts of worries and anxieties.
She worried that she wouldn't be able to handle all the scheming, that she would lose Si Lang's favor, and even more so, that the baby in her womb would be safe.
These worries hung over her like dark clouds, making her feel heavy and helpless.
She tried to find the answer, but felt at a loss.
Zhen Huan sat in front of the dressing table, looking at her face in the mirror, noticing the scars on her cheeks.
She reached out and gently stroked it, her heart filled with bitterness.
She used to have a beautiful face and was full of confidence, but now, because of this scar, everything has changed.
She couldn't help but recall the way Silang had avoided her when he saw the scars on her face, and a pang of pain shot through her heart.
It turns out that in his eyes, she was nothing more than a woman who used her looks to please men.
Thinking back to the days when she feigned illness to avoid the emperor's favor, when the Suiyu Pavilion was deserted and she suffered endless neglect, she really didn't want to go back to that situation.
Zhen Huan silently opened the drawer and took out the scar-reducing gel that Ling Rong had given her.
She gently opened the box, carefully scooped out some ointment, and meticulously applied it to her face.
She eagerly hoped that the ointment would help the wounds on her face heal quickly and restore her to her former appearance.
Only in this way could she possibly win back Si Lang's favor and better protect herself and the child in her womb.
However, Zhen Huan had no idea that behind this seemingly thoughtful gift lay a huge conspiracy...
Looking at the nearly empty box, she began to worry about how to bring it up with Ling Rong.