The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 311 Going to Ask for People Again

"Greetings, Your Majesty!" The group quickly bowed.

Consort Chen was terrified of Emperor Jing; she was like a mouse before a cat whenever she saw him.

"Get up, all of you," Emperor Jing said as he walked inside.

"Why isn't Your Majesty staying with Consort Li?" the Empress Dowager asked.

"It is said that childbirth is difficult for women, and Your Majesty should also consider the imperial heir."

Jing Anle immediately saw through the Empress Dowager's thoughts. She didn't want Emperor Jing to stay here, since she had to keep Jing Rou's matter a secret.

Unfortunately... it was too late. By the time the two imperial physicians confirmed Jing Rou's pregnancy, the two palace maids arranged by Jing Anle had already sent word outside.

"I have come for this very reason." Emperor Jing glanced at everyone present, then fixed his gaze on Consort Lin.

"Consort Lin, Consort Li is having a difficult childbirth and has fainted again. This time, I'm afraid we'll have to trouble you."

Consort Lin's previously cold expression immediately relaxed, and she said, "Your Majesty is too kind. I am willing to do my best."

Emperor Jing said, "Weinian, send Consort Lin to Consort Li's place."

Wei Nian then took Consort Lin out.

Because of Consort Li's poisoning, not only them, but also the palace was placed under martial law, and no one was allowed to act rashly.

The Empress Dowager frowned. "Why use this unlucky person when there are so many capable people in the Imperial Medical Bureau?"

"If those useless people in the Imperial Medical Bureau were useful, I wouldn't need to look for other methods. Does Mother Empress intend to watch Consort Li die in childbirth?" Emperor Jing's voice was extremely cold and carried a hint of oppression.

The imperial heir is the foundation of the nation, so the Empress Dowager could only snort coldly and say no more.

The atmosphere instantly became awkward and cold.

"What are you kneeling here for!" Emperor Jing, having nowhere to vent his anger, sternly questioned the two kneeling imperial physicians.

Everyone gasped in shock. They had clearly heard it when Emperor Jing came in, but now he was deliberately asking again.

Physician Liu and Physician Gao were terrified, but dared not remain silent, and said only, "Princess Rou is unwell, and we have come to inquire about her health."

Emperor Jing then turned and glanced at Jing Rou lying there, and asked, "What's wrong with the princess?"

The imperial physician Gao raised his head tremblingly. He wanted to ask the Empress Dowager for help, but she simply ignored him. His heart sank, and he stubbornly said, "Your Majesty, the princess is weak and suddenly fainted. She is not in any serious condition."

"Why would you suddenly faint?" Emperor Jing pressed for an explanation, wanting him to reveal the truth.

There was no escaping it either way. With a determined heart, Physician Liu said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the princess is pregnant. Pregnant women are often weak and may faint occasionally."

After he said that, the air became eerily silent.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jing's eyes instantly turned icy, and his voice fell like shards of ice: "The princess is not yet married, how could she be pregnant? I think you two quacks are talking nonsense."

"Guards, drag them out and behead them!"

The two imperial physicians were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground, kowtowing repeatedly: "Your Majesty, spare our lives! The princess is indeed pregnant!"

From the moment he entered the room, Emperor Jing knew that the Empress Dowager would order him to suppress the matter, as it concerned not only the royal family's reputation but also her most beloved Prince Qing.

Jing Anle was somewhat confused. What did her father mean by this? If he really wanted to suppress this matter, he could have simply pretended not to hear it when he entered the room. Why go through all this trouble?

“Father!” Jing Anle suddenly called out.

Upon hearing Jing Anle speak, Emperor Jing's expression softened slightly.

"Father, I also believe that the Princess would not do such a thing. Although the imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Bureau are not skilled, they do not deserve to die. Father, why don't you spare them for now and send someone else to examine the Princess? If what they said is not true, then it is not too late to punish them!"

At this moment, Imperial Physician Gao and Imperial Physician Liu regarded Jing Anle as a saint and were moved to tears.

"Who does Anle think is suitable?" Emperor Jing asked.

"Why don't we invite Mr. Chi to take a look? I've heard that Mr. Chi is not only very knowledgeable, but also has excellent medical skills."

However, the Empress Dowager disagreed, knowing that this would make it impossible to keep Jingrou's pregnancy a secret.

"Your Majesty, no!"

Emperor Jing frowned and looked at the Empress Dowager, "Why does Mother disagree? Is it because you are afraid that Mr. Chi's medical skills are not good enough?"

The Empress Dowager panicked and hurriedly said, "Mr. Chi is renowned for his virtue, but he is, after all, an official from outside the capital. If we rashly ask him to treat the princess, it may cause controversy."

Emperor Jing sneered, “Your Majesty, you are mistaken. It is precisely because Mr. Chi is of noble character that he is worthy of our service. I once bestowed upon him riches and honors, but he refused them all. Only a person like him would speak the truth, and only a person of such virtue would clear the princess’s name.”

Jing Anle secretly admired him; what a brilliant move to use someone else's strength against them.

She had just pondered this and felt that Emperor Jing's purpose might be the same as hers: to spread the news of Jing Rou's pregnancy. Especially when she suggested asking Chi Wenyuan to come and confirm the diagnosis, and Emperor Jing did not hesitate at all, she became even more certain. But why would her father do this?

The Empress Dowager gritted her teeth, wanting to persuade him further, but Emperor Jing interrupted her, "This matter is settled. Someone, go and invite Chi Wenyuan over immediately!"

The Empress Dowager's face darkened, and she was secretly furious, but she dared not openly oppose it again.

Jing Anle secretly rejoiced, wanting to see how the Empress Dowager could still conceal Jing Rou's pregnancy.

Not long after, Chi Wenyuan rushed over. After bowing to Emperor Jing and the others, he began to diagnose Jing Rou.

Everyone present stared at him nervously, waiting for the outcome...