Dou Xiyin did not expect this and was immediately stunned.
She had originally planned to use Empress Dowager Yang to get rid of the child in Cheng Yujin's stomach. After all, in the eyes of the imperial family, who was the most important heir, it was very important who the eldest grandson came from. If Cheng Yujin's child was really a boy, this would undoubtedly add a lot of weight to the Crown Prince's weight. Unless Li Seung-kyung rebelled, the position of the Eastern Palace would be secure.
Dou Xiyin deliberately leaked the news to Empress Dowager Yang. Afterwards, Empress Dowager Yang had a mama check Cheng Yujin's pregnancy. Clearly, she did not want Dou Xiyin to be present. Dou Xiyin hid in the side hall to wait for news. In the end, the good news did not come. Instead, she heard shouts of "fire".
Dou Xiyin jumped in fright and quickly ran out. She saw that everyone in the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful was in a mess. There was no fire anywhere in the palace. Dou Xiyin sensed that something was wrong. However, at this time, Cheng Yujin had already taken advantage of the chaos to escape. Dou Xiyin was quick-witted and quickly ran to the Palace of Earthly Tranquility. She urgently asked Empress Yang to come out and save the situation.
Unfortunately, they were still a step too late. Perhaps it was not that they were late. No matter what Empress Yang said or how she explained, the Emperor was more willing to believe the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. Dou Xiyin saw the Emperor send someone to check Cheng Yujin's pulse and publicly say that he did not discover that Cheng Yujin was a twin. She felt very regretful and did not believe the Emperor's words at all.
Dou Xiyin was certain that Cheng Yujin was pregnant with twins. Otherwise, why would Cheng Yujin be so guilty?
However, the imperial physician was the Emperor's person. If the imperial physician said no, it was equivalent to the Emperor saying no. Apparently, the emperor intended to protect Cheng Yujin.
Dou Xiyin was extremely disappointed. She comforted herself that it was okay to return in defeat this time. She could come again next time. However, Dou Xiyin did not expect that she would be called out by Cheng Yujin after just two steps.
Although Cheng Yujin's words were a question, her eyes were fixed on Dou Xiyin. She did not hide the ruthlessness in her eyes.
The Emperor wasn't someone who couldn't understand such simple words. He looked at Cheng Yujin, who was pale and weak but was still holding on to her last breath. He then turned back to look at Dou Xiyin, who had a rosy complexion and was hiding by Empress Yang's side the whole time. He frowned and the annoyance in his tone was very obvious. "It's you again?"
Dou Xiyin was suddenly disrupted. She was already a little flustered. Before she could think of a reply, she heard the Emperor's extremely disgusted words. Dou Xiyin was completely terrified. She did not care about her face anymore. She immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Imperial Father, please listen to I. I don't know anything. This is all a misunderstanding."
Empress Dowager Yang saw that Cheng Yujin was making things difficult for Dou Xiyin. She originally intended to block for Dou Xiyin. However, just as she was about to speak, she heard Dou Xiyin simply say that she did not know anything and that it was all a misunderstanding. Empress Dowager Yang's face immediately darkened. Dou Xiyin did not know anything. Did that mean that it was all Empress Dowager Yang's fault? It was Empress Dowager Yang's fault for misunderstanding her?
Empress Dowager Yang's expression was ugly. Dou Xiyin was a junior. Her status was lower than the Crown Princess'. Empress Dowager Yang did not intend to involve Dou Xiyin in this matter. However, the human heart was subtle and complicated. It was one thing for Empress Dowager Yang to take the initiative to protect her. However, if Dou Xiyin hurriedly tried to distance herself, that was another matter.
Empress Dowager Yang thought, she was still here. Dou Xiyin dared to lie through her teeth and push all the blame onto the Empress Dowager. Then what if Empress Dowager Yang was not here today?
Empress Dowager Yang was unhappy. She was not so enthusiastic about protecting Dou Xiyin anymore. Empress Dowager Yang did not respond for a while. Cheng Yujin seized the opportunity and immediately said, "The Empress Dowager eats vegetarian food and chants Buddhist scriptures. She is kind and compassionate. Why would she suddenly attack an unborn child whose gender is unknown? Moreover, the Empress Dowager has been quietly recuperating these days. She did not ask about the outside world. Even the imperial physicians did not know that I was pregnant with twins. How did the Empress Dowager know? It was a coincidence that only Princess Shou came to the palace today. Moreover, the Empress Dowager summoned me to the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful just after Princess Shou went to the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful. Moreover, it was Princess Shou who informed the Empress that she was here. Princess Shou, why don't you explain why there are so many coincidences with you? "
Dou Xiyin hesitated for a bit and looked at Empress Dowager Yang. However, Empress Dowager Yang did not look at her. Dou Xiyin could only bite the bullet and say, "I went to the palace today to pay respects to the Empress Dowager and then went to the Palace of Earthly Tranquility. I did not see the Crown Princess and did not know that the Crown Princess might be pregnant with twins."
"Oh, Princess Shou did not know anything? However, you clearly went to the Palace of Earthly Tranquility after I left the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful. You actually said that you did not see me and did not know what happened in the main hall? "
Dou Xiyin hesitated and was completely speechless. In fact, Cheng Yujin did not have any clear evidence. She could not reveal that she was pregnant with twins, so she could not reveal that Imperial Physician Liu had gone through Imperial Physician Zhao's medical box and ran out of the palace to report to Prince Shou's manor. The only thing Cheng Yujin could rely on was Dou Xiyin's suspicious movements in the palace.
Just this alone could not prove anything. To put it bluntly, it was just some suspicious points. Dou Xiyin's instigation was just Cheng Yujin's guess. However, it was enough to have suspicious points. Just like how the Emperor did not need evidence to suspect Empress Dowager Yang, the Emperor did not need evidence to hate Dou Xiyin.
The Emperor was already unhappy because Dou Xiyin did not behave properly before marriage and forced herself to marry the Second Prince. Now that he knew that Dou Xiyin was still running around the palace and causing trouble everywhere, his disgust towards her had reached its peak.
The Emperor looked at her with disgust and said, "You are Princess Shou, but you did not follow the rules and did not respect your elder sister-in-law. You also instigated between the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager and the Eastern Palace. From today onwards, you don't need to enter the palace anymore. Properly stay in Prince Shou's manor and reflect on your mistakes. Study the Female Scriptures and Female Precepts. When you have learned your virtue, then you can enter the palace to pay respects to the Empress Dowager. "
Dou Xiyin felt as if she had been struck by lightning. She could not even stand properly kneeling on the ground and her body fell to the ground. Empress Dowager Yang frowned. She did not respond just now because she wanted to give Dou Xiyin the cold shoulder, but she did not plan on grounding her. The Emperor's reprimand could be said to be very impolite. Not only did she have to reflect on her mistakes, she also directly said that Dou Xiyin's virtue was lacking. The most important thing for the female members of the imperial family was their reputation. If a wangfei was branded as lacking virtue, even the Second Prince would be affected.
Moreover, the Emperor had grounding Dou Xiyin, but did not say when she would be released. She would only be allowed to leave if she learned her virtue well. Then what would be considered learning well?
Empress Dowager Yang wanted to persuade, "Emperor, although Princess Shou has done something wrong, she is still young and inexperienced, so it is pardonable. Isn't your punishment too heavy? "
"What young and inexperienced? The Crown Princess is the same age as her. When has the Crown Princess done such a brainless thing? Look at the Crown Princess, then look at what she is like. " The Emperor's tone was still unkind as he angrily said, "If a child is not taught well, it is the father's fault. If a daughter is not taught well, it is the mother's fault. She dares to be so undisciplined and out of control, it is all because the elders have spoiled her. Empress, if you really want her good, then you shouldn't spoil her like this. "
These words were too heavy. Dou Xiyin's birth mother was Empress Yang's older sister, and she was her mother-in-law. If a daughter doesn't teach herself well, then it is her mother's fault. Wasn't this referring to Empress Yang? Empress Yang immediately bowed her head and replied, "Yes, chenqie knows her mistake."
The Emperor's golden mouth and jade words were like a decree. He had already said the punishment, so how could he take it back? Empress Dowager Yang sighed. She knew that the Emperor was angry right now, so she no longer spoke up for Dou Xiyin.
Dou Xiyin was truly too brainless. She should be given a bit of suffering.
Dou Xiyin fell to the ground. Seeing Empress Dowager Yang and Empress Yang fall silent, she completely panicked. As a wang fei and daughter-in-law, she had been reprimanded by the Emperor and given an order to be grounded. How could Dou Xiyin raise her head in front of the noblewomen of the clan in the future? And the reason she was grounded was because of her morals.
Dou Xiyin wanted to beg for mercy, but Empress Yang and Empress Dowager Yang both avoided her eyes. No one paid attention to her. Dou Xiyin did not dare to grab the corner of the Emperor's clothes. She looked around in panic and saw a pair of cold eyes when she turned her head.
The lines of those eyes were beautiful, like they were carefully drawn. As a woman, Dou Xiyin had to admit that Cheng Yujin's eyes were very beautiful. But at this moment, those eyes were cold and emotionless as they stared at her from afar.
The distance between the two of them was not close, and there were many attendants between them. But Dou Xiyin could see the ruthlessness in Cheng Yujin's eyes. Cheng Yujin did it on purpose, and it was far more than that. She wanted Dou Xiyin to live a life worse than death.
Dou Xiyin was greatly frightened, but the people around her did not seem to notice this scene. That feeling was like seeing a ghost on a hot summer day, and only she could see it. Everyone around her did not believe it, did not care, and did not take it seriously.
Dou Xiyin had previously thought that it was nothing to return in defeat. She could come again next time. But Cheng Yujin would not let her have a next time.
… …
After everyone left, the Palace of Heavenly Purity returned to its solemn state. Cheng Yujin was supported by a palace maid as she drank miscarriage prevention soup in the inner hall. Hearing the continuous shouts of "long live" from outside, Cheng Yujin also put down her bowl. She stood upright and blessed, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
The Emperor saw that Cheng Yujin's belly was already round and waved his hand, "You are pregnant. You can rise first."
"Yes. Thank you, Your Majesty. "
The Emperor sat on the dragon bed and looked down. Previously, he did not feel it, but today, after Empress Dowager Yang's reminder, the Emperor realized that Cheng Yujin's belly was indeed too big compared to other pregnant women in the same month.
Cheng Yujin slowly stood up straight. She lowered her head and respectfully said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for upholding justice for I today."
What Cheng Yujin was thanking, the Emperor and her were clear as a mirror in their hearts.
The Emperor's imperial physician's medical skills were unquestionable. Imperial Physician Zhao could diagnose twins, so why couldn't the older and experienced Imperial Physician Hu? Imperial Physician Hu said in front of everyone that he did not find anything and only received the Emperor's instructions.
Imperial Physician Hu only said that he did not find anything and did not say that it was not the case. After all, when it came to medical skills, who could guarantee 100%? In the future, when Cheng Yujin gave birth to twins, Imperial Physician Hu and the Emperor could take advantage of the situation to change their words and not lose face for the imperial physician.
There was a reason for today's incident, and it could not be blamed entirely on Empress Dowager Yang. However, Empress Dowager Yang and the Emperor had no blood relationship, and Cheng Yujin was pregnant with the Emperor's grandson. Who the Emperor favored, was there a need to think about it?
However, the Emperor openly favored Cheng Yujin, but it did not mean that the Emperor did not care about the ominous sign of twins.
The Emperor said, "Li Seung-kyung is not here. You have been working hard recently. You don't have to think too much. From now on, just stay in the Eastern Palace and take care of the fetus. You don't have to go to the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful and Peaceful Palace to pay your respects every day. "
The Emperor's personal imperial physician had personally said that Cheng Yujin was shocked and should focus on taking care of the fetus. How could Empress Dowager Yang and Empress Yang not understand the hint? Without the Emperor saying anything, Empress Yang took the initiative to exempt the Crown Princess from paying her respects every day. Empress Dowager Yang was originally recuperating, so naturally she was exempt as well.
With the Emperor's words, Cheng Yujin could justifiably not go out. Of course, this could not be better. Cheng Yujin squatted and saluted, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. I can't thank you enough."
The Emperor did not respond. After a while, he slowly said, "You should take care of the fetus first. Everything can be planned after the child is born. A boy or a girl is destined. If it is a pair of junzhu, everyone will be happy. There hasn't been a child born in the palace for many years. If there is a pair of sisters, it will be auspicious. "
Cheng Yujin lowered her eyes. She had been tense for a long time, but she still asked, "Your Majesty, what if it is a pair of boys?"
The Emperor paused for a moment and slowly said, "If it is a pair of boys, after they are born, the one with a weak body will drown. Li Seung-kyung will only have one eldest son. "
Cheng Yujin understood. The Emperor instructed the imperial physician to say that her fetus was normal. First, it was to deal with the Empress Dowager and second, it was to pave the way for the future. If it was a girl, Imperial Physician Hu would change his words and say that everyone's connections were different. At first, he was not sure if it was a pair of twins. If it was a pair of sons, he would leave one alive and kill the other. When it was announced to the world, only the Crown Prince would be happy to have the eldest son.
The Crown Princess would only give birth to one child. There was no sign of twins.
The Emperor's attitude was very clear. Cheng Yujin's body slightly swayed, but she did not wait for the palace maid to react. She calmly saluted the Emperor and asked to leave, "I understand. I will leave. Long live the Emperor. "
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