Five years after her death, she awoke on the dragon bed.

Chapter 112 Clothed Woman Faints
In the middle of the night, Lou Suyi suddenly got up, wanting to try to get out of Xianfu Palace.

As soon as she got out of bed, Jinshu's voice rang out: "What's wrong, Miss?"

Lou Suyi looked at Jinshu, who had appeared out of nowhere, and replied with a blank face, "I need to relieve myself."

Very good. Judging from how closely she's watching her, this must be at Murong's behest, right?
This is Murong's first child, and he's terrified she'll run away with the baby.

After that, she resigned herself to her fate, climbed into bed, and stopped struggling.

Since her unpleasant parting with Murong, Lou Suying has had some peace and quiet for a while.

Before long, it was mid-October, and Lou Suying's belly had become noticeably larger.

She didn't dare go out to see anyone, because even though she was wearing many layers, her pregnant belly was still obvious.

Although Murong issued an edict forbidding the concubines from disturbing her peace at Xianfu Palace for a month, the month passed in the blink of an eye, and the edict lost its binding force.

Murong did visit Xianfu Palace last month, but left quickly. This made everyone think that Murong had lost interest in her, so much so that a month later, no concubines came to Xianfu Palace.

The person had come by earlier, but Lou Suying had Jili send him away, citing feeling unwell.

Just when she thought she could delay for a few more days, Fangruo suddenly arrived a few days later.

Lou Suyi could send someone to get rid of Fang Lai, but Fang Ruo was Empress Dowager Chen's confidante, so she had no choice but to lie in bed and pretend to be sick, hoping that Fang Ruo would not make things difficult for her, the "patient".

She didn't know what Fangruo had come for this time. If it was to ruin Murong and Liang Wanying's good time, she felt it was better to find someone else to do it.

Last time she and Murong parted on bad terms, so Murong probably doesn't want to see her face for the time being.

Fangruo entered Xianfu Palace and heard that Lou Suyi was ill, so she went to her bedroom to visit her.

Lou Suyi hid on the bed, deliberately covering her bulging pregnant belly.

Upon seeing Fangruo arrive, she feigned weakness and struggled to her feet: "Auntie has arrived? Please forgive me for being unwell and unable to greet you."

Looking at Lou Suyi's pale face, Fang Ruo couldn't tell at first glance whether Lou Suyi was faking illness.

This time, His Majesty finally visited the inner palace, which should have been a good thing, but unfortunately, His Majesty went to Quanfu Palace instead.

Recently, the Empress Dowager brought some beautiful widows into the palace and even invited His Majesty to Shou'an Palace, but His Majesty didn't even glance at those widows.

The Empress Dowager deliberately revealed the "special" identities of these widows to His Majesty, but His Majesty's reaction was lukewarm, as if he was not interested in the widows.

Now that His Majesty has gone to Quanfu Palace, apart from Lou Suyi, the Empress Dowager can't think of anyone else who can stop Liang Wanying from serving him in bed.

“Miss is unwell, and I shouldn’t be bothering you. But Her Majesty the Empress Dowager has ordered that you come to Quanfu Palace.” Fangruo stepped forward as she spoke, “Let me help you change.”

Lou Suyi panicked upon hearing this: "No!"

She clutched the corner of the blanket tightly, not wanting Fangruo to see her protruding belly.

Fangruo looked at Lou Suying suspiciously: "What's wrong, Miss?"

Why are you so nervous?
People who didn't know better would think she was hiding a man in her bed.

But this bed is completely transparent, making it absolutely impossible for anyone to hide inside.

"I'm not feeling well, Auntie. Please find someone else. My legs are weak, and I just want to stay in bed," Lou Suyi said with a pained expression.

If she went to Quanfu Palace with her pregnant belly and Liang Wanying saw it, wouldn't Liang Wanying think she was deliberately provoking her?
She didn't want to do something so foolish as to make enemies for herself.

Fangruo brought up Empress Dowager Chen again: "It is the Empress Dowager's decree. Do you want to disobey the Empress Dowager's order?" "But I am really not feeling well. Even if the Empress Dowager wanted my life, I would be powerless to do so." Lou Suying stood firm this time.

Anyway, she still has the imperial heir in her belly to back her up. As long as Empress Dowager Chen sees her belly, she will know why she cannot go.

At that moment, she was no longer afraid of anything.

Fang Ruo was clearly surprised that Lou Suyi dared to confront Empress Dowager Chen. She was speechless for a moment, but she couldn't just leave empty-handed.
She was afraid that if she arrived too late, His Majesty would have already favored Consort Hui.

"Have you thought it through, young lady? The Empress Dowager has treated you so well, are you willing to disappoint her?" Fangruo changed to a more roundabout approach.

Lou Suyi still shook her head decisively: "It is this humble nun who has failed the Empress Dowager, but this humble nun is unwell and really does not want to get out of bed. I beg you, Aunt, to be lenient and not make things difficult for this humble nun."

Fang Ruo's arrival left her at a loss for what to do.

Jinshu and Yanhui, who were standing to the side, kept their eyes on this side, seemingly afraid that she would make a move against Lou Suyi.

Time was of the essence, and she had no other choice but to say, "This servant will go and report back to the Empress Dowager."

After saying that, she hurriedly walked away.

Lou Suyi breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Fang Ruo leave.

Fangruo returned to Shou'an Palace and recounted Lou Suying's reaction. She added, "This servant doesn't think Miss Lou is unwell, but I've tried everything—coercion and bribery—but Miss Lou is completely unmoved and refuses to go to Quanfu Palace."

Empress Dowager Chen was very displeased upon hearing this: "I invited her here to show her respect and to create an opportunity for her to spend time with the Emperor. How can she be so ungrateful?"

Fang Ruo cautiously replied, "Could it be that Miss Lou simply doesn't want to rise to power? Doesn't want to get involved in the power struggles of the harem?"

After all, Miss Lou has become a nun.

Even if His Majesty is somewhat interested in Miss Lou, if His Majesty doesn't break the ice, Miss Lou won't know His Majesty's feelings, right?

Empress Dowager Chen paced back and forth, saying, "What should I do? I'm afraid it's too late; Lady Liang has already been with me in bed."

Fang Ruo stammered, "Has Your Highness ever considered letting things take their natural course? Your Highness can't possibly stop Consort Hui from serving you every time..."

"Anyone can conceive the imperial heir, but it absolutely cannot be someone from the Liang family! I will never allow someone from the Liang family to have the opportunity to rise to power!" Empress Dowager Chen had her own principles.

Seeing Empress Dowager Chen's strong reaction, Fangruo dared not offer any further advice.

Empress Dowager Chen, having exhausted all other options, decided to personally go to Xianfu Palace. Even if Lou Suying was unwilling, she would personally escort her to Quanfu Palace.

Before she and Fang Ruo could even enter Xianfu Palace, Murong arrived right after them.

In fact, Murong rushed over after hearing the news that Lou Suyi had fainted. He entered the bedroom without even greeting Empress Dowager Chen.

Lou Suyi looked up when she heard the noise and was somewhat surprised to see Murong.

"I heard you fainted, but what's wrong? I'll send someone to fetch Imperial Physician Liu, so he can take your pulse." Murong came to the bedside and said a long string of words.

Lou Suying was completely bewildered: "I didn't faint, Your Majesty. Who told you that?"

Murong was taken aback and looked at Ji Qing.

Ji Qing quickly stepped forward and replied, "This servant heard from a palace maid that the Fourth Miss has fainted. At the time, this servant did not think much of it and reported this to His Majesty."

Who is so audacious as to spread false information?