Yun Shang clearly saw a look of regret in the Empress' eyes. It was a pity for her that Lin Youran only lost a bit blood today and didn't get her baby killed. If she really had a miscarriage, Ning Qian would be accused of murdering an emperor's heir.
But on the surface, it was the eldest princess who sent Ning Qian to the palace. Now that the eldest princess had clearly lost her support, the Empress shouldn't think Ning Qian as a big threat. Why did the empress suddenly target Ning Qian?
With this thought in her mind, Yun Shang hurried to explain. "Her Majesty must have misunderstood lady Xiang. Long standing and sitting may put a risk to a pregnant woman whose fetus isn't steady as before, but it will take at least six hours to stand and sit for a long time. I just asked Lady Hui about it. Lady Hui just had a walk with Lady Xiang in the the Imperial Garden for about an hour. Walking is good for her health and won't cause miscarriage."
The empress couldn't help but frown again at Lady Rui's words, "Then tell me, Lady Rui, what's the reason for Lady Hui's sudden pain?"
Yun Shang said with a smile on her face, "there must be some reasons behind it. But I've just arrived, and many things haven't been solved yet. I can't come to a conclusion yet. Your majesty and the empress, please wait a moment. I'll do a thorough examination of the matter."
Xia Huanyu nodded his head and said, "then you can have a thorough check." Then he stood up and walked outside. Yun Shang heard his voice from outside, "Prince Rui, come to the meeting hall and have a talk with me."
Yun Shang heard Luo Qingyan's response, and there was no more movement outside the door.
Silence fell in the inner room. The empress glanced at Yun Shang in a cold way and said, "it's said that lady Rui has a good medical skill. But you are not a doctor after all. Even the imperial physician can't find out the reason. Please don't jump to conclusion, Lady Rui. You should know that scheming of killing the imperial baby is a serious crime."
Yun Shang was not afraid at all. She responded softly and said with a smile on her face, "thank you for reminding me, your majesty. I understand it. Lady Hui saw blood down there in the room. This room is not clean and with bad luck. You'd better sit in the outer hall for a while, your majesty."
The empress sneered coldly and stood up, "the outer palace is not as clean as it looks. I'm waiting in the Wei Yang Palace. When you have any result, send someone to inform me." With these words, the empress went out of the hall, and Yun Shang heard a series of greetings outside. After a long time, Ning Qian walked in the room from the outside hall.
"How did you offend the empress?" Yun Shang frowned and let out a sigh. Her voice was so low that only Ning Qian and herself could hear.
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