bayedsolid Chapter 164 She crossed his bottom line
Chapter 164 She crossed his bottom line
An hour later.
In the main hall of Cining Palace.
Su Yan'er never expected that she would be brought to Cining Palace as soon as she shared this joy with Xiao Jingyu.
The last time she came here, she almost died.
That was her nightmare.
But this time, she was different. She was carrying the emperor's grandson, and she had confidence.
"This humble woman greets Your Majesty the Empress!"
"You, Su Yan'er, how dare you seduce His Highness and even get pregnant with his child! Do you know your crime?" Empress Shen said angrily.
Su Yan'er knelt on the ground, bending her body as low as possible.
"I know I'm guilty, but Your Highness and I are truly in love. I beg Your Majesty to grant us your blessing!"
She was carrying the emperor's grandson; she didn't believe they would dare punish her.
Shen Siyi looked at Xiao Jingyu with disappointment. Seeing how anxious he was to protect Su Yan'er, her heart was breaking.
In that instant, she felt that her love was so ridiculous, so why should she give him any face?
"Mother, Yan'er is now pregnant..."
"Aunt, this matter is of great importance. Please summon the imperial physician for treatment. Su Yan'er is the adopted daughter of the Marquis of Pingding's family, so someone from the Marquis of Pingding's family must be present!"
Shen Siyi interrupted Xiao Jingyu.
He didn't know what she was up to, but with Duke Shen Zhong sitting right behind her, Xiao Jingyu didn't dare to reprimand her harshly.
Empress Shen had the same idea. If Su Yan'er was indeed pregnant with the imperial heir, the child would definitely be kept. Shen Siyi was infertile, but she could not prevent another woman from giving birth to the imperial heir.
"Someone, summon the imperial physician!"
"Yes!"
"Go to the Marquis of Pingding's residence and summon the Marquis and his wife!"
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, Su Yan'er's expression changed slightly. There was no turning back now. If the people of the Marquis's mansion found out, she would no longer be able to marry Qin Lang.
She is determined to succeed today and become the Fourth Prince's woman.
After giving the order, everyone could only send someone.
At this moment, Shen Siyi spoke up again: "Aunt, we need another person to pacify the Marquis's mansion!"
Everyone was puzzled, and Su Yan'er suddenly had a bad feeling.
Shen Siyi opened her mouth slightly and continued, "The second young master of the Pingding Marquis's mansion, Qin Lang!"
What difference does it make whether there's one more person or one less person?
However, Empress Shen estimated that Shen Siyi had a powerful backer, and since Xiao Jingyu was at fault first, she was not in a favorable position, so she nodded in agreement.
Of all those present, only Su Yan'er was of lowly status, and she dared not speak. Before this matter was settled, she tried her best to keep a low profile.
But Shen Siyi's decision to bring Qin Lang along made Su Yan'er uneasy. Did she know something?
The imperial physicians arrived faster than the people from the Pingding Marquis's residence.
The commotion here has already alerted Emperor Xiao of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Eunuch Qiu came specifically to deliver a message.
"His Majesty has decreed that such an important matter be handled entirely by Her Majesty the Empress. If anyone deliberately fabricates facts, they shall not be let off lightly. If she is indeed pregnant with the imperial heir, whether she stays or goes is entirely up to Her Majesty the Empress!"
"Yes! Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness."
Now that Emperor Xiao has given his order, Empress Shen can boldly conduct her investigation.
Even Shen Zhong had to give her some face. If Su Yan'er really was pregnant with the imperial heir, whether she stayed or left would be entirely up to her.
The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion has no right to interfere.
After Eunuch Qiu left, Empress Shen returned to her seat and waved her hand to give an order.
"Doctor Zhao, it's time for your treatment!"
"Yes!"
"Wait!" Shen Siyi interrupted, then stood in the middle of the hall, bowed and said, "Aunt, the people from the Marquis of Pingding's residence haven't arrived yet. Let's wait a while, lest they come and don't believe what we said, and we have to examine them again!"
Empress Shen frowned. Today, Shen Siyi had interrupted her repeatedly. Did she even respect her as the Empress?
Empress Shen glared at him, then glanced at Shen Zhong, who remained silent and made no comment, his expression grave. She could only swallow the anger she was holding back for the time being.
Since he is the Duke of Zhenguo, Xiao Jingyu will need his support to take charge of the Eastern Palace in the future.
Empress Shen remained silent, and Imperial Physician Zhao took this as an admission of Shen Siyi's words, so he stood still and waited for the next order.
But at this moment, Su Yan'er was extremely panicked. She had taken medicine to make the fetal pulse appear to indicate that she was in the early stages of pregnancy.
But this medicine has an expiration date, and if we don't hurry, its effects will wear off.
But she dared not speak, and could only silently pray that the people from the Pingding Marquis's mansion would arrive soon.
While waiting, Shen Siyi stood aside. Shen Zhong glanced at her and secretly pulled her to his side.
"Yi'er, what are you up to? Why is this happening...?"
"Father, don't worry, I'm confident in this matter. You just need to sit here and support me!"
Seeing Shen Siyi's confident smile, Shen Zhong sighed helplessly.
It's just a pity for her daughter, who is already unable to have children and has to endure being betrayed before marriage.
Thinking of this, Shen Zhong could only glare fiercely at Xiao Jingyu.
If he weren't a prince, he probably would have already killed him with a sword.
The people from the Marquis of Pingding’s residence were summoned and rushed over, arriving half an hour later.
They heard that Su Yan'er had an accident, but they didn't say what happened, so they came with concern.
The three of them stepped into Cining Palace together and were somewhat surprised to see not only Su Yan'er but also people from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
Fortunately, Su Yan'er is safe and sound, which finally put their minds at ease.
"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty the Empress!"
Everyone bowed in unison, unaware of what was going on.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Shen Siyi looked at Physician Zhao and said.
"Physician Zhao, let's begin!"
The Qin family members turned around upon hearing the sound. What did that mean?
Why did Physician Zhao treat Yan'er?
What happened to Yan'er?
A question arose in my mind, and my heart, which had just relaxed, became anxious again.
After half an incense stick's time, Imperial Physician Zhao released Su Yan'er's wrist and bowed to Empress Shen on the high throne, saying...
"Your Majesty, Miss Su is indeed pregnant..."
what?
Is Yan'er pregnant?
Qin Huai and Han Shu were both shocked, but Qin Lang was surprised and delighted.
He has a child.
Before Physician Zhao could finish speaking, Su Yan'er spoke first: "Your Majesty, I am not lying. I am indeed pregnant with the Fourth Prince's child!"
what?
The Fourth Prince?
This time, all three were completely dumbfounded!
Qin Lang didn't understand what Su Yan'er was doing, or what was wrong with the Fourth Prince's child.
Could it be them...?
"Yan'er, you said the child in your belly is the Fourth Prince's?" Qin Lang couldn't help but ask.
Although he and Su Yan'er were not yet married, he always felt he had to take responsibility for her. Now that the child was indeed the fourth prince's, Qin Lang felt betrayed.
Fearing that Qin Lang would reveal what happened that night, Su Yan'er said, "Second brother, this child belongs to me and the Fourth Prince. Yan'er has long admired the Fourth Prince, so please grant my wish!"
Su Yan'er looked at Qin Lang with teary eyes, trying to soften his heart again with her weakness.
But this time she crossed his line.