The life swap begins with Consort Hua becoming Lady Qin.

"You can't drink it!"

Shilan's body reacted before her reason. She suddenly stood up from her seat, rushed over, and amidst everyone's astonished gazes, knocked over the exquisite white jade covered bowl!

The pavilion fell silent.

All eyes turned to Shilan.

The latter, however, was completely unaware. Her chest heaved violently, her face as pale as paper. She opened her mouth to explain, but suddenly her stomach churned—

"vomit--"

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"Congratulations, Madam. Your second mistress is pregnant, but it's still early, less than a month."

Is it a pregnancy pulse?

Chen Ning was taken aback at first, then his face lit up with joy: "Really?!"

The imperial physician said with certainty, "Madam, rest assured, I have some experience in gynecology and can vouch for you."

Shilan had just woken up and was completely stunned when she heard these words.

She subconsciously looked down at her still flat stomach, gently placing her hand on it, her fingertips trembling with excitement.

There's a child here?

Is she really pregnant again?

Tears welled up in her eyes without warning. The longing and bitterness that had been building up for two lifetimes finally found an outlet at this moment, but the corners of her mouth turned up, and her eyes were filled with joy.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor and Empress, who were waiting in the main hall, were first taken aback, then laughed and said, "So it's a joyous occasion. I knew that the Qin family was not the kind of person who would deliberately cause trouble."

Empress Cao smiled and agreed.

At this moment, another imperial physician brought his diagnosis: "Your Majesty, Consort Zhang is also pregnant, in about a month and a half."

Before the emperor could even show a hint of surprise, the imperial physician's next words froze the festive atmosphere in the room: "After numerous examinations by myself and several colleagues, we discovered that a significant amount of safflower juice had been added to the spilled fish soup. This substance promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis, which is extremely dangerous for pregnant women!"

These words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

Everyone's expression hardened, and their gazes involuntarily fell on the stain on the ground, then on Zhang Zhaorong, whose face had turned deathly pale.

If Qin hadn't intervened and spilled the soup, the consequences would have been dire if it had ended up in Zhang Zhaorong's mouth...

It's unthinkable!

Empress Cao was the first to recover her senses and said urgently, "Your Majesty, please understand! I really did not know that Consort Zhang was pregnant! A few days ago she only said that she had an upset stomach. I thought of our sisterly bond, so I asked the kitchen to make some light and delicious soup for her. As for this safflower, I really do not know where it came from."

Consort Zhang was now completely weak and had to be supported by palace maids. Her eyes were filled with tears, but she said to the Emperor, "Your Majesty is right. My periods have always been irregular, and I had no idea I was pregnant... I believe Your Majesty is certainly unaware..."

The Emperor gently helped her up and then instructed the Empress to rise: "Whatever the truth may be, I will investigate it thoroughly."

There were too many noblewomen present, and he did not wish to reveal too much about the affairs of his harem here.

At this moment, Chen Ning helped Shi Lan out of the side hall. The Emperor looked at her with deep eyes and asked, "Qin Shi, why did you suddenly knock over the soup cup just now?"

Everyone turned to look at Shilan.

Yes, Consort Zhang herself didn't know she was pregnant, and neither did the Empress. So how did Lady Qin know, and how was she able to spill the fish soup in time to save Consort Zhang?

Shilan was prepared.

When questioned, she replied softly, "Your Majesty, I do not know what was in the soup. It was only when the palace maid carried the soup past me that I suddenly smelled a fishy odor, and I was immediately terrified, and my stomach began to ache slightly..."

She stroked her lower abdomen, revealing a hint of vulnerability and lingering fear typical of pregnant women: "I don't know what happened at the time, my mind went blank, I just felt that that thing, no matter what, could not be eaten."

After listening, the emperor pondered for a moment, a trace of emotion flashing in his eyes, and sighed, "It seems that there is a will of Heaven in the dark. Qin, the child in your womb, even before being born, already knows how to protect others; he is a blessed person."

Empress Cao also said gently, "Today is truly a blessing. Consort Zhang is a fortunate person, blessed by Heaven, and has turned misfortune into good fortune."

She immediately ordered that Shilan and Zhang Zhaorong be richly rewarded, and also strictly ordered a thorough investigation into the matter of Tang Geng being poisoned.

The turmoil eventually ended with double happiness, but the Empress's birthday banquet was ultimately ruined. After the palace servants cleaned up the mess, they served new wine and dishes, ordered the women to sit back in their original seats, and continued to treat the Empress with utmost respect.

However, Consort Zhang was personally escorted back to her palace by the Emperor.

The smile on Empress Cao's lips, which seemed to have been measured, appeared to reveal a hint of bitterness.

Shilan was granted special permission to leave the palace early and return home to recuperate.

On the carriage back to the Duke of Ying's mansion, Chen Ning held Shi Lan's hand and carefully gave her many instructions on how to ensure a safe pregnancy, his face beaming with undisguised joy.

Shen also added gently from the side.

Shilan leaned against the soft cushion, listening and responding with a smile, showing no impatience whatsoever.

Throughout this time, her hand remained gently placed on her lower abdomen.

The corners of his mouth turned up, and he couldn't suppress it.

Good child, you've finally come to find your mother.

Your mother has finally welcomed you.