The Rebirth of the Malicious Empress of Military Lineage Chapter 79: Pregnant

Chapter 79: Pregnant (Part 3)

“This younger brother is interested in— Shen family’s young lady.”

With a ‘hong’ sound, the entire hall was suddenly up in an uproar and everyone’s eyes were on the three Di young ladies of the Shen family. Among the three Shen young ladies, Shen Qing was already engaged and only Shen Yue and Shen Miao was left. Shen Yue was gentle and moving and her talent reputation was known throughout, but now Shen Miao was also a fine young lady and from her bearing, one would be surprised and the more important thing was that behind Shen Miao there was Shen Xin, a big respectable Buddha. Moreover the crowd could see clearly that the person Prince Yu was observing was Shen Miao.

For a moment, the look that everyone gave to Shen Miao was extremely strange, there were those that rejoiced in her misfortune, there were also some with stares out of sympathy and compassion. The previous WangFei died dubiously and everyone who knew found it strange. And everyone also knew clearly what kind of evil character Prince Yu had. But such a person like this was actually protected by the Imperial family. One side was a dignified Formidable Great General and the other side was the blood brother of the Emperor that saved him before. How would the choice be?

Shen Xin’s expression sank down after hearing Prince Yu’s words and some blue veins even burst out on his forehead.

The reputation of the Formidable Great General was not a false one. In a short time there was a vicious and hostile air which made the surrounding people change their expressions.

The official was a loyal official but if one cannot even protect one’s own daughter, Shen Xin would use his entire body and life of meritorious service to go fearlessly against Prince Yu

Shen Qiu’s lips were also tensed as he stared viciously at Prince Yu as if when Prince Yu mention Shen Miao’s name, he would pounce over and fight till either the fish dies or the net splits.

As for Luo Xue Yan, she had already pulled Shen Miao’s hands over tightly and the carefree smile was long gone. What replaced it was a ruthless expression as if a mother wolf guarding her cub and would not give in to the other’s coercion.

Everyone saw the Shen family’s behaviour and they could not help but exhale. Now Emperor Wen Hui was sitting high above and the Shen family actually made such a gesture. The atmosphere was like swords were drawn and bows were bent, Emperor Wen Hui was mistrustful and for the Shen family to overrun the Imperial power with no fear, were not they afraid that there would be a knot in the Emperor Wen Hui’s heart?

Prince Ding expression also slightly changed and there was a trace of surprise when he looked at Shen Miao.

“It seems that this Fifth Shen Young Lady is really the treasure of General Shen’s heart.” Su Ming Feng whispered to Xie Jing Xing, “The Shen family could do things to such a point for her.”

Be it towards Prince Yu or to be enemies with the Imperial family, no matter what, the Shen family’s actions had clearly expressed their unyielding attitude. One was afraid that even with Emperor Wen Hui’s decree, this Shen family would never agree easily.

Xie Jing Xing smiled lazily and did not express an opinion.

At the corner, Pei Lang’s hand that was holding tea tightened slightly. What would that young female, who did not even blink when arrows were shot during the academy exam, do?

Emperor Wen Hui’s smile was somewhat deep and unpredictable and the look that he gave to the Shen family darkened. He said, “Which young lady of the Shen family did Royal Younger Brother taken into fancy?”

Everyone was waiting for Prince Yu’s reply and there was a floating smile on Shen Qing’s face. But before the smile could get wider, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen and could not help but miserably shout out an “Ah” and fell onto the ground as she clutched her stomach.

“What is going on?”

“Qing-er!”

Shen Qing’s sudden actions made people jump in shock. Ren Wan Yun immediately bring her to her arms. Shen Qing’s face was extremely pale. Shen Yu grabbed Chen Rou Qiu’s clothes and the latter’s heart jumped and she did not know why but she looked over at Shen Miao.

But that purple clad young female was sitting at the table and there was not a single movement of expression. She looked into Chen Rou Qiu’s eyes and slightly smile before turning her head towards Luo Xue Yan and asked worriedly, “What is going on with Eldest Sister? Could it be poisoning?”

“Poisoning!” When these words were out, chaos start raising around.

Shen Miao still did not behave sparingly and continued looking at Luo Xue Yan, “Could it be that assassins have mixed in the crowd?”

This time it was not only the female guests but even the male guests’, princes’ and Emperor Wen Hui’s facial expressions that changed. In the returning banquet where hundreds of civil and military officials were present, if an assassin was mixed in, the Imperial family would be in danger. Immediately all the guards outside rushed in and their hands were all on the swords around their waists as they eyed the surrounding movements like tigers.

One possibility was that an assassin was mixed in, second was Shen Qing who was on the ground groaning in pain. Like that, no one cared about who was the Shen family’s young lady that Prince Yu mentioned to marry. After all, one’s life was more important compared to these rumours.

Su Ming Feng mouth was opened and after a quite a while he then whispered admiringly, “Good method.”

Shen Miao relied on this sentence to transfer everyone attention and focus.

With the current chaos and nervousness, it made Prince Yu look like a fool.

Xie Jing Xing swept a look at the ‘worried’ young female and lightly snorted.

Shen Miao’s eyes slightly moved. After getting along with the Fu family for so many years, no one knew better than her on how paranoid they were. At the current condition of Shen Qing, even the mere mention of it, for Emperor Wen Hui who has survived countless of assassination to be like a bird startled by the mere twang of a bow.

“Mother, it is better to find a Imperial Physician for Eldest Sister.” Shen Miao said, “This cannot go on like this.”

It was only then that Luo Xue Yan recovered and frowned at Ren Wan Yun. Shen Qing was in such a pain and Ren Wan Yun, as a mother, did not even think about finding a physician for her daughter. She really did not know how this mother was regarded. Luo Xue Yan immediately rushed to Emperor Wen Hui to greet and said, “This official’s wife beg His Majesty to call for the Imperial Physician to take a look at Qing-er’s illness and find a solution to this crisis.”

When the words were spoken, Shen Qing had yet to speak when Ren Wan Yun screamed, “No!”

Everyone’s eyes fell onto Ren Wan Yun.

When Ren Wan Yun spoke, her heart did not feel good. With so many probing eyes looking at her, she reluctantly smiled and said in clenched teeth, “This official’s wife... This official’s wife is saying that how can Qing-er trouble the Imperial Physician... And it is better not to spoil everyone’s mood. This official’s wife will just withdraw with Qing-er...”

“What kind of words are this?” Luo Xue Yan said seriously, “Nothing is more important than a life. Could it be that you as a mother find that Qing-er’s life is not as important as the banquet’s mood?”

Everyone’s expressions became strange. With this situation, it seemed that the biological mother, Ren Wan Yun, was not willing to get an Imperial Physician but Luo Xue Yan, a BoMu, was zealous in Shen Qing’s life and death.

At the male section of the banquet, Shen Gui stared at Ren Wan Yun and in his heart he wished that this mother and daughter had no relations with him at all. Else if this made Emperor Wen Hui unhappy, how would his future career be like?

“Eldest Shen Furen said correctly.” It was the Empress that spoke as she glanced at Ren Wan Yun, “Eldest Shen Young Lady’s injury is important. The returning banquet is not as important as one’s life.”

Ren Wan Yun’s heart was panicking. If Shen Qing was looked at by a physician, then the foetus in her abdomen would be disclosed to others. She said, “Your Ladyship, it is better...”

“I am fine...” Large drops of cold sweat rolled down Shen Qing’s forehead and her face was as pale as a sheet, since the pain came out strangely. She clutched her abdomen without saying a word as she knew that the Imperial Physician must not come over, and she suppressed the pain down as much as possible.

“Eldest Sister, it not only related to your safety but also related to everyone safety in the hall. If you were really poisoned, it meant that assassins were mixed in and everyone is in danger. Even if you do not think for yourself, should not one also think of His Majesty?” Shen Miao’s calm voice rang out.

When she finished speaking, Emperor Wen Hui’s eyes became somewhat more serious.

Shen Qing almost vomited blood from Shen Miao’s words. One sentence pulled the Emperor into the situation. What could Shen Qing do? Did she dare not to think of the Emperor?

The few princes of the Fu family had also heard Shen Miao’s intention. Prince Li paused for a moment before speaking, “This young lady from the Shen family really have one sharp mouth!”

“Someone come.” Without the slightest hesitation Emperor Wen Hui said, “Go and invite an Imperial Physician. Zhen naturally want to investigate clearly what happened to the young lady from the Shen family!”

“Eldest Sister must not move too.” Shen Miao said blandly, “One cannot point for certain if the assailant is mixed into the crowd. When the Imperial Physician arrive, Eldest Sister’s pulse would be taken on the spot else if the movement affected the body energy, one would be afraid that there will be a problem.”

Ren Wan Yun did not have time to speak when Emperor Wen Hui nodded and said, “Yes. Maintain the original scene.”

That one sentence had sealed all possibilities.

To let the Imperial Physician to diagnose Shen Qing under the eyes of everyone in the hall, meant to say that Shen Qing’s pregnancy would be disclosed to all the civil and military officials. Thinking about this, Ren Wan Yun’s body could not stop trembling and her fear finally spreaded to Shen Qing.

As Shen Qing endured the pain, her heart was filled up with panic, “Mother, do not...”

But what could Ren Wan Yun do? Emperor Wen Hui had spoken and she could not just resist it. She was only a married woman and naturally could play unreasonably in the Inner Courtyard but in front of the Emperor, Empress and hundreds of officials, Ren Wan Yun was overwhelmed. She raised her head up and looked towards the direction of Shen Gui, hoping that he would help her but when she saw Shen Gui’s expression, there was only anger and blame in his eyes.

In a moment, Ren Wan Yun’s hands and feet were ice cold and her heart sank into deep despair. Even the comforting arms that were embracing Shen Qing fell onto the ground.

“What is with that ShenShen of yours?” Feng An Ning said at Shen Miao’s ears, “Why does she look like she is afraid?”

Shen Miao smiled. Luo Xue Yan also frowned. Ren Wan Yun was behaving abnormally which made her felt somewhat strange. However she was unable to think of why, and instead looked towards the direction of Chen Rou Qiu and Shen Yue who were at the side.

Shen Yue was shocked by Shen Qing appearance and clinged onto Chen Rou Qiu’s clothes with some panic, as Chen Rou Qiu also stared at Ren Wan Yun unblinkingly. Being with Ren Wan Yun as a sister-in-law for so many years, Chen Rou Qiu naturally knew that her Second Sao was one who was able to cope with any scene, and there could only be one reason for today’s gaffe, which was that she was caught in her trick.

Shen Yue whispered, “Eldest Sister is not really poisoned right? Mother, is it Fifth Younger Sister...”

“Yue-er!” Chen Rou Qiu stopped her severely and could not help but look at Shen Miao. She was separated by a few people and was unable to see Shen Miao’s eyes clearly, but the corners of those lips were hooked up to which Chen Rou Qiu could not help but feel fearful. Her intuition was that Shen Miao must be involved in what happened today, but Shen Miao was so daring enough to even place poison in the Palace? In any case, Shen Qing’s reputation could no longer be protected.

Prince Yu’s face also turned serious with the sudden change of situation. Even though his actions were absurd, he knew the priority of matter and at this time it was not a good time to mention the stuff before. A sarcastic smile floated on his lips. Today Shen Miao escaped, no matter if Shen Miao poisoned Shen Qing or not, was not Shen Miao’s thoughts overly simple to think if this matter could hold him down? After this situation, he could still mention the matter to Emperor Wen Hui. For some situations it was useless to try to escape.

The Imperial Physician quickly rushed over, but the unexpected thing was that the Imperial Physician in the Palace were mostly elderly people as they could enter the Imperial Medical Institution after accumulating rich experiences, but the one who came over was an Imperial Physician who was just over twenty years of age and was rather handsome which made some young ladies’ eyes look straight at him.

When Shen Miao saw this Imperial Physician, her heart went ‘thump’ and she carefully sized that Imperial Physician up. The young Imperial Physician carried the medical box and greeted the Emperor and Empress before walking over to Ren Wan Yun’s side. Ren Wan Yun still wanted to block but heard the Imperial Physician saying, “May Furen please release Shen Young Lady. This humble self would take Shen Young Lady’s pulse.” His voice was very pleasant which made one feel comfortable.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone and the Emperor’s sharp eyes, Ren Wan Yun dared not do anything else. Shen Qing was in so much pain that she fainted, so she took two steps back and watch as the Imperial Physician extended two fingers out to take Shen Qing’s pulse.

Just when Shen Miao was preoccupied with looking at that Imperial Physician, suddenly Feng An Ning joking voice was in her ears. “It cannot be that you also fancy that Imperial Physician? If you fancy him, your eyesight is not bad.”

Shen Miao was slightly stunned and asked, “You know him?”

“Oh?” Feng An Ning was surprised, “This is your first time talking to me with interest on this kind of things. Never mind, I am merciful to tell you about it. This Imperial Physician is a new Physician that entered the Imperial Medical Institution, and his skills are exceptional as he could cure Consort De’s inherited heart condition. His Majesty held him in high regards and made an exception for him to enter the Imperial Medical Institution. Now he is the youngest official in the Imperial Medical Institution and has a good appearance so many young ladies like him.”

Shen Miao said, “You like too?”

“How can I possibly like him?” Feng An Ning stretched her neck, “Even though his medical skills are high and he is good looking, he is just an Imperial Physician and does not have any family or clan support. How would such a person be compatible with my family? Even it is you can only take a fancy. It would still be not mutually compatible.” Feng An Ning had been spoilt by her family and was convinced that her husband would be a world-shaking man. A small little Imperial Physician was not worth it in her eyes.

“What is his name?” Shen Miao asked.

“Could it be that you really like him?” Feng An Ning suspiciously looked at Shen Miao before saying, “Gao Yang. But in the official families in the Ding capital, there is no high ranking families with the Gao name.” This was indicating that this Gao Yang was not from a big family.

Shen Miao watched that young Imperial Physician and even ignored Shen Qing and Ren Wan Yun. There were some fluctuations in her heart as Shen Miao discovered that this Gao Yang gave her a familiar feeling, as if she had seemed to know him from somewhere before. But in the previous Imperial Medical Institution, she did not see anyone by the name of Gao Yang.

Not at the Imperial Medical Institution but where did she see him from?

As she was pondering, Gao Yang had already finish taking the pulse. When he turned over, his eyes met with Shen Miao’s eyes that were sizing him up. He was also slightly stunned but he soon recovered and cupped his hands in obeisance to Ren Wan Yun.

“Imperial Physician Gao.” The Empress said, “Is the Young Lady from the Shen family poisoned?”

Gao Yang looked at the fainted Shen Qing and looked over at Ren Wan Yun’s pale face before cupping his hands and said, “Answering to Your Ladyship’s words, Young Lady from the Shen family was not poisoned. She only consumed Lotus tea.” After pausing, he continued, “The tea that Shen Young Lady consumed did not have poison and Shen Young Lady was not poisoned.”

“Oh?” Emperor Wen Hui looked at Shen Qing, “Since it is not poison then how did it turn out to this?”

“Answering Your Majesty,” Gao Yang sighed, “Lotus tea is naturally cold and it would be alright if ordinary people consume it. But for those who are pregnant the consumption would affect the foetus energy... The Young Lady from the Shen family is already pregnant.”

Shen family Young Lady was already pregnant.

When the words were out, everyone was suddenly up in an uproar. Shen Gui’s mouth dropped and instantly was purplish red. He looked furiously over at Ren Wan Yun and the later only fell onto the ground despondently.

“Good!” The one that spoke out was however that Huang Furen. She stood up suddenly and did not care about where she was and pointed at Ren Wan Yun to curse, “You reach an engagement with our Huang family and want our Huang family to marry a used shoe and raise other’s son. Ren Wan Yun, you are so shameless!”

Everyone was up in an uproar because of Huang Furen’s words. The engagement between Shen Qing and the Huang family was spread widely and disclosing the pregnancy in front of the civil and military officials today, wha