Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âStop beating⦠Stop beatingâ¦â
They were clearly very good to her yesterday and were very warm. How did it become like this now?
Not long after Bai Xianyu returned to the residence, footsteps came from the door.
She looked up and saw Bai Jingyuan standing in front of the courtyard.
âThird Brother!â Bai Xianyu stood up. âWhy are you here?â
âJust now, there was news from the palace that the Empress Dowager wants to see you and wants you to enter the palace immediately.â After Bai Jingyuan finished speaking, he frowned.
Bai Xianyu looked up and smiled. âAlright, Iâll enter the palace in a while.â
Bai Jingyuan said, âThe palace is different from outside. Be careful.â
âOkay.â
âWhere were you just now?â
Bai Xianyuâs palm was still a little numb from hitting her. âI went to deal with some small matters. Everything is fine now.â
Bai Jingyuan looked at her and nodded. âThen rest for a while more.â
âMmm-hmm.â
Bai Xianyu coughed a few times before saying to Green Pearl, âHelp me brew another pot of medicine. Get the medicine according to the list of medicine kept in the brocade pouch by my bed. Send it over after itâs ready.â
Green Pearl was stunned for a moment before nodding. âYes.â
Changle Palace.
The Empress Dowager sat on the chair, and the eunuch led Bai Xianyu in.
âEmpress Dowager, Miss Bai is here.â n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The Empress Dowager stood up and placed her hand on the hand of the palace maid beside her. She smiled kindly. âYouâve arrived.â
Bai Xianyu smiled. âGreetings, Empress Dowager.â
âThereâs no need to stand on ceremony.â The Empress Dowager held her hand and smiled. âYouâre getting more and more beautiful. Youâre indeed worthy of the title of the number one beauty.â
Bai Xianyu had a vague guess, but it was not appropriate to reveal it now. âEmpress Dowager, you flatter me.â
In the hall, the scent of ancient trees filled the air, and the lingering mist wrapped around the beams.
The Empress Dowager ordered everyone to leave. She touched Bai Xianyuâs hand and said with a smile, âI wonât waste my breath. Iâve called you here this time to bestow you a good marriage.â
Bai Xianyu had expected this.
âThe people of Daqing have not come this time purely for the countryâs affairs. The Emperor of Daqing has the intention to seek a marriage for his Second Prince. This time, you saved his life. He had already mentioned it to His Majesty yesterday. If you nod your head, His Majesty can make the decision to let you marry into Daqing as an imperial consort. What do you think?â
This Empress Dowager spoke softly and kindly, reminding one of a kind elder in the family. It was very easy for one to let down his guard.
Under her gaze, Bai Xianyu was silent for a long time.
Just when the Empress Dowagerâs eyes revealed some impatience, she saw the girl raise her head with tears in her eyes. âIâm afraid I canât marry overâ¦â
The Empress Dowager had already expected this. âYouâre still young, so itâs understandable that youâll be homesick, butâ¦â
âItâs not because of these reasons. Itâs because I canât bear children for the Second Prince to continue the familyâs lineage.â Bai Xianyu was still a little unwell. At this moment, she covered her face with a handkerchief and looked even more delicate.
The Empress Dowager frowned. âYou canât bear children⦠Xianyu, do you know the consequences of lying?â
âI know, so Iâm not willing to hide it from you and His Majesty.â Bai Xianyu bowed. âA few days ago, I had an ominous dream. In the dream, I struggled to find a way to have a son. When I woke up, I had lingering fear so I looked for a doctor who specialized in this aspect to treat me. In the end, I even went to the Buddha Temple to eat vegetarian food and pray to Buddha. I tried to break this bad luck, but it still couldnât be changed.â
The Empress Dowagerâs expression stiffened. âWait here for now.â
Bai Xianyu nodded.
Empress Dowager went to the side hall. Emperor Wu Xuan and Mo Linyuan were standing inside. She gave Emperor Wu Xuan a look. Emperor Wu Xuan glanced at her and said to Mo Linyuan, âIâll be right back.â
Mo Linyuan stood up. âBest farewell to Your Majesty.â
The two of them went to another side hall. The Empress Dowager recounted her conversation with Bai Xianyu. Emperor Wu Xuan was very surprised. âIs there even such a strange thing?â
The Empress Dowager was also very suspicious. âI also find it strange.â
After a few seconds of silence, the Empress Dowager suddenly thought of something.
âYour Majesty, Gu Yu claims to be from Nanzhao. Iâve heard in the palace that the people of Nanzhao are good at black magic. He has a black magic that can determine the unspeakable illnesses in men and women. Itâs called Pregnancy Spell. We can get him over.â
Emperor Wu Xuan nodded. âThen send him over! Letâs see if this Bai Xianyu is telling the truth!â
Gu Yu was busy watering his herbs when an eunuch passed on the Emperorâs decree.
He recalled for a moment. âI do have a pregnancy spell.â
As he spoke, he took out a bottle from his room. âTake me there.â
âYes.â
After entering Changle Palace, Gu Yu was still curious. âIsnât this where the Empress Dowager lives?â He had thought that he was going to test some concubines.
However, when he turned around, he saw Bai Xianyu, who was equally shocked..