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The pain in her body lingered, and Mei Shuang suddenly felt that the bowl in her hands was not filled with medicine but rather a ticking time bomb. As soon as she drank it, it would explode within her, shattering her to pieces.
She took a careful look at the amber liquid in the Jade Bowl, which shimmered with an eerie glow under the candlelight.
Mei Shuang frowned, helplessly raising her small face again, her gaze directed at the Sovereign before her. Her eyes were misty and sparkled with tiny waves of light, clearly pleading for understanding.
This gaze fell upon Xiao Luo, whose brows were slightly furrowed, and it unexpectedly stirred something within him.
Damn it!
He had just felt a twinge of compassion for this flirtatious woman’s pleading eyes?!
It was not unjust to call her a seductress; that pitiful look in her eyes had a somewhat soul-stirring quality.
How ridiculous! He gritted his teeth in frustration!
Seeing the Emperor suddenly avert his gaze, Mei Shuang felt a pang of disappointment as she lowered her eyes. She sighed deeply; it seemed that today she would not escape without facing Mei Ru's wrath.
Holding onto a sliver of hope, she gritted her teeth again and said, "I am not afraid of death; I only ask for one word from Your Majesty. Is this medicine truly not poison as the Empress claimed?"
Xiao Luo raised an eyebrow, scrutinizing Mei Shuang. Clearly, at this moment, her bargaining surprised him.
However, Mei Shuang's luck was not on her side. She had no idea how much turmoil her slightly pleading gaze had caused within the Sovereign's heart; she could only read from his suddenly turned-away expression that:
Even if it is poison, you damn well better drink it!
Mei Shuang trembled as she brought the bowl closer. The Jade Bowl still emitted steam that felt warm to the touch.
But as soon as she inhaled that steam, an indescribable strange scent overwhelmed her senses, leaving her mind blank. A sudden blockage in her chest made her throat churn, and she hurriedly turned away from the bowl, nearly gagging as she fought to hold back the urge to vomit.
The harsh voice was jarring in the stillness of the night.
"Bold! How dare you behave like this in front of the Sovereign!" the Eunuch scolded angrily.
"Ah? Sister, could it be that you have already—"
Mei Shuang managed to suppress the turmoil in her chest, but upon hearing Mei Ru's gasp, she instantly understood what she meant.
It was another thunderbolt from a clear sky!
Before she could process it, she heard the low growl of the Supreme Ruler, his face suddenly cold as frost, "Summon the Imperial Physician!"
If this Vile Woman was truly pregnant, it would not be as simple as administering medicine.
Mei Shuang frowned as she stared at the amber liquid inside the bowl, trying to keep the steam away from herself. The pungent and sour smell was enough to stimulate any normal person's sense of smell and taste. Queen Meiru had taken this point and escalated the earlier precautionary measure into an irreversible "fact."
This woman! Distorting right and wrong, fanning the flames—her skills were top-notch!
For a moment, Mei Shuang glared at the bowl in her hand, thinking how great it would be if it were filled with sulfuric acid. If so, she could just splash it on Mei Ru's face and end it all. But such a satisfying scenario could only exist in her imagination.
She was completely certain that she was not pregnant. The reason was simple: she had been stabbed by Mei Ru before but was fine now. Clearly, she must have seen a physician earlier. If she were truly pregnant, how could she only find out now?
With this thought, she suddenly felt more at ease.
While she pondered, a physician dressed in court attire hurriedly arrived. After bowing to Xiao Luo and Mei Ru without needing to be instructed, he motioned for Mei Shuang to set down the bowl in her hand.
When Mei Ru, who was waiting quietly beside them, saw the hurriedly entering physician, her brow involuntarily twitched, and her hands hidden in her wide sleeves clenched tightly together.
Mei Shuang's situation did not require any formalities. Therefore, the physician skipped even the most basic procedures and directly asked Mei Shuang to extend her hand so he could take her pulse through her sleeve.
Mei Shuang examined the imperial physician before her. His face was gentle, but his beard and hair showed signs of age.
The physician focused intently as he tried to feel Mei Shuang's pulse, maintaining a neutral expression.
Suddenly, Mei Shuang felt a wave of anxiety wash over her. What if this physician was arranged by Mei Ru, who was eagerly hoping for her demise? Despite his serious demeanor, it was entirely possible that he would soon announce a pre-prepared conclusion:
She, Mei Shuang, had been carrying the illegitimate child of her lover since early on, and the date could very well have been two months ago...
At that moment, another charge would be added to her list of sins!
The bowl of medicine before her was a perfect tool for resolving this situation!
As the physician checked her pulse, the entire Cold Palace fell into silence. The only sound was the cold wind outside, causing the candlelight in the lanterns to flicker and dance, illuminating the varied expressions on everyone's faces. Each person harbored their own thoughts as they quietly awaited the final verdict.
And Mei Shuang, despite her calm demeanor, could not hide her unease.
After a while, the physician withdrew his hand and knelt before Xiao Luo.
At that moment, Mei Shuang's heart raced with anticipation; even Mei Ru's eyes flickered with a hint of expectation.
Seeing the depth of meaning in Mei Ru's gaze, a stubborn resolve surged within Mei Shuang. All her anger coalesced into a sharp arrow that shot toward Mei Ru with her eyes. No matter the outcome, she was determined to confront her today. Indeed, with Mei Ru's relentless pursuit, she might evade today’s scrutiny but could not escape tomorrow’s reckoning!
Such a look in her eyes was somewhat terrifying. When Mei Ru noticed it, she softly said, "Sister, do not be afraid. The physician will surely return your innocence!"
It was infuriating! In an instant, Mei Shuang felt as if she might vomit blood from rage!
"To report to Your Majesty," the physician said calmly, "the patient's pulse is stable. Aside from some deficiency in qi and blood, there are currently no other abnormalities."
Xiao Luo let out a slight "hum," while Mei Ru's complexion changed dramatically several times.
Only Mei Shuang, listening to the words of the imperial physician, felt a sense of relief, indicating that she had narrowly escaped another disaster.
Mei Ru's expression changed, and she quickly reacted, hurrying forward with great joy, saying, "Sister, I told you there would be nothing wrong..."
Mei Shuang felt completely at ease as she fixed her gaze on Mei Ru. Their eyes met, and everything was understood without words.
Compared to Mei Ru's meticulous thoughts and deep concealment, Mei Shuang felt like a transparent person. In front of the cunning Mei Ru, she couldn't even measure up to a fraction of her.
She smiled self-deprecatingly. "Sister, how old are you this year?"
"Sister?" Mei Ru was taken aback, her brows slightly furrowing. In all her years, it was the first time she heard her usually aloof sister refer to her as "sister." A smile crept onto her lips. "It's the first time I've heard you speak so affectionately. It's worth being sisters. We were born on the same day in the same month and year; we're nineteen this year..."
"Oh," Mei Shuang shook her head. "Since I woke up from my injury, my memory hasn't been as good as before. I even forgot that you are my sister. Thankfully, you reminded me..."
Mei Ru was stunned, her face slightly flushed, and a hint of embarrassment and anger flickered in her eyes.
Mei Shuang smiled again lightly. "Mei Ru, you're right; I won't have any issues. Look at how heavy-handed you were; I'm still perfectly fine, aren't I?"
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