Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved
Chapter 369: Could it be that the Consort is Pregnant?

Chapter 369: Chapter 369: Could it be that the Consort is Pregnant?

Murong Jiu was startled.

Two palace maids had died consecutively beside Consort Yun Pin?

"These two palace maids were extremely loyal to her. Gui Zhi, who was beaten to death with clubs later, had blocked the road to plead for you to save Consort Yun Pin. Soon after Consort Yun Pin recovered from the medicine you prescribed, Imperial Noble Consort Qin found an excuse, claiming she had been insolent and had her beaten with fifty heavy strikes. Normally, fifty strikes in the palace wouldn’t lead to death, but the eunuch who administered the punishment was from Consort Qin’s palace..."

She looked at Jun Yuyan with a heavy heart.

Jun Yuyan sighed, "The eunuch who administered the punishment was trained in martial arts; each strike was extremely forceful. By the time they reached thirty strikes, the person had already passed away. Yet, Imperial Noble Consort Qin still wasn’t satisfied, and eventually, the body’s spine was broken."

"How could Imperial Noble Consort Qin be so cruel to a mere palace maid!"

Murong Jiu couldn’t understand and suddenly said, "Could it be because Gui Zhi asked me to treat Consort Yun Pin?"

Jun Yuyan shook his head, "All I can say is, that’s her true nature. She always pretended otherwise; any displeasure and she wants to take lives. My spies have already reached the Western Region Royal Family, and the proof validates my suspicions. These acts of cruelty by the Princess of the Western Regions, she kills people over trifles."

The King of the Western Regions was old, and the Western Region Prince doted extremely on this sister, so of course, the Princess of the Western Regions wasn’t any gentle, kind-hearted figure who could resolve misunderstandings.

"The bloodline of the Western Region Royal Family has a nature fond of killing. The former King of the Western Regions ascended the throne by killing more than ten of his brothers."

"No wonder her eyes were filled with murderous intent today, no longer hidden or bothersome to disguise it."

"With the Young Prince by her side and having been promoted to Imperial Noble Consort, she feels she has the capital to be arrogant. But speaking of which, she beat Gui Zhi to death that day because she was in a bad mood, something must have happened that day."

Jun Yuyan pondered.

Murong Jiu didn’t know what had happened that day and did not disturb his thoughts.

Soon, he said, "It seems there’s something I overlooked. According to the news from the palace, Gui Zhi collided with the pregnant Consort Qin in the Imperial Garden, then was executed by beating. It’s possible, that day, Gui Zhi witnessed something, so Consort Qin silenced her. I’ll send someone to investigate again."

"Good."

Murong Jiu thought, unsure of what Consort Yun Pin ultimately wants to accomplish by seeking her out.

The successive deaths of her two most loyal palace maids must have been a huge blow to Consort Yun Pin.

Her ability to rally and compete for favor might be her way of seeking vengeance for the two palace maids.

Murong Jiu fell deeply asleep in Jun Yuyan’s arms.

The next morning, Jun Yuyan immediately arranged covert protection for Consort Yun Pin.

If Consort Yun Pin knows something, Imperial Noble Consort Qin would have many opportunities to eliminate her in the Traveling Palace.

That day, just as Jun Yuyan had said, the Emperor began distancing himself from Imperial Noble Consort Qin, going out for a spring outing and taking Consorts Qi, Jing, and Yun Pin with him, but left Imperial Noble Consort Qin to rest in the Traveling Palace, virtually confining her.

Murong Jiu hadn’t expected Consort Yun Pin’s pillow talk to be so effective.

However, when she saw Consort Yun Pin, her heart still ached.

Consort Yun Pin looked as though she hadn’t slept all night. Despite her efforts to cover her dark circles with makeup, her fatigue was very apparent.

The Emperor, though still appearing frail, seemed much better in spirits, not at all like he had spent a reckless night.

Having found a moment alone, Murong Jiu went to speak with her in a hushed voice, asking if she felt unwell in any way.

Consort Yun Pin looked towards the direction of the Emperor, speaking softly, "I shouldn’t discuss such matters with the Princess Consort, fearing it might taint your ears, but indeed, I have a favor to ask of you."

Murong Jiu guessed what it might be, nodding and whispering, "Just say it, if I feared trouble, I wouldn’t have come to you."

"Princess Consort, you truly are a kind person," Consort Yun Pin said, her eyes slightly red, speaking from the heart.

"His Majesty has developed a strange habit lately..." she started, finding it hard to speak, "Concerning intimate matters."

"You can confide in me as if I were a Court Physician, don’t be shy."

"His Majesty is no longer able to perform, but... but he enjoys using jade tools for his amusement..."

Consort Yun Pin spoke in fits and starts, and Murong Jiu understood.

In summary, after His Majesty was no longer able to perform, he became somewhat mentally distorted, using objects to achieve the stimulation he desired, followed by consuming medicinal tonics for virility.

Consort Yun Pin’s recent favor was only superficial, because she wasn’t as inhibited as the other consorts, which is why the Emperor had shown her special favor lately.

Her face was filled with bitterness as she spoke of the unsavory reality behind her apparent glory.

She was indeed seeking revenge for two palace maids.

"Princess Consort, you’ve met Gui Zhi, she was a truly good person. When I fell out of favor, everyone turned against me, but only she, enduring scoldings, protected me, suffering much grievance in the imperial kitchen. Under your guidance, I’ve developed a heart longing for favor, but, but Gui Zhi was killed by Consort Qin, how pitiful she was! Qing Zhi as well, I often dream of them, they persuade me not to seek revenge, see, even in death they thought of me, how can I bear to let them die in vain, becoming lonely and forgotten spirits?"

Consort Yun Pin spoke very calmly, even when others looked over, they couldn’t guess she was saying these things, but Murong Jiu saw a deep sadness and hatred in her eyes.

"Princess Consort, I’ve been finding it hard to endure lately, the Emperor, he wants to include those rootless eunuchs for more stimulation. Although I come from a humble background, I am still the daughter of a minor official, I aim for favor but also have my limits, I beg you and the Prince to help me think of a way, no matter what, I cannot let the eunuchs..."

Murong Jiu held her hand, "Your Majesty Consort Yun Pin, you are not well, you must rest properly, or you might develop a chronic headache."

Realizing someone was approaching, Consort Yun Pin nodded, "Thank you, Princess Consort Ling..."

"What are you two discussing?"

The Emperor, Jun Yuyan, and the Third Prince came over together, the Emperor smiling, gesturing to Consort Yun Pin, who bashfully leaned into the Emperor’s embrace.

She spoke in a delicate voice, "I just asked Princess Consort Ling if there is a way to rejuvenate oneself, as I’ve been feeling quite fatigued lately and I don’t know why."

"Oh? Does Princess Consort Ling have any good methods?"

"Your Highness, I can prescribe a medicinal diet recipe for Consort Yun Pin, as fatigue is often caused by a lack of vital energy and blood."

"Fatigue... my consort, you aren’t pregnant, are you?"

The Emperor suddenly said, hastily asking Murong Jiu to take Consort Yun Pin’s pulse.

Jun Yuyan reminded, "Father, you’ve forgotten, Ah Jiu was stung by a bee the day before, her hand is too swollen to take a pulse, there is a Court Physician with the Traveling Palace, let me call the physician to take the pulse for Consort Yun Pin."

The Court Physician quickly came and, under the Emperor’s expectant gaze, shook his head, "Your Majesty, Consort Yun Pin is not pregnant, she might need to balance her vital energy and nourish her body to facilitate conception."

The Court Physician was also wise, not daring to suggest that the problem could be with the Emperor.

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