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When Mu Xiaoci arrived, the five imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital also arrived.

These individuals are experts in detecting pregnancy and have a thorough understanding of pregnant women's physical conditions, enabling them to determine the approximate time of conception.

After all, Li Ruolan had just entered the palace, and the tests for newly arrived concubines were the most stringent.

It's better to be safe than sorry.

The royal family, in particular, had to be especially careful in this regard.

Naturally, the Empress Dowager's Shou Kang Palace also received the news. Unfortunately, the Empress Dowager did not come, so she sent Granny Li to witness the event.

Whether the child in her womb is of royal blood or not, the answer will be found today.

Li Mama hadn't expected things to be so coincidental. She had just left Shou Kang Palace when she said she wasn't feeling well, and the imperial physician was able to discover she was pregnant as soon as he arrived.

If that were the case, the Empress Dowager would likely be suspected of plotting to harm the prince, and she and the Emperor might be distracted.

Since they were not biological mother and son, the Empress Dowager did not do a good enough job in terms of filial piety, and the Emperor was not as attentive as one might imagine.

Such an important matter was originally intended for the Empress Dowager to attend in person, but with the Emperor present, and having previously claimed to be in poor health and focused on self-cultivation, she was even less likely to appear.

When Mu Xiaoci saw that Granny Li had arrived, he didn't say anything and went inside to check on Lady Lan's condition.

At this moment, Lan Meiren is Yun Xi. She is lying on the bed wearing her elder sister's clothes, with makeup on, and deliberately covering half of her face with her long hair.

In this situation, I definitely need to see the Emperor. This is a meeting with him while he is sober. If I don't want to expose my identity, I need to be on high alert from now on.

As for Li Ruolan?

Now, dressed in Yunxi's clothes, she waits in the place where the palace maids are, not daring to go over, and even more afraid of being kicked through.

Being away from the scene only makes you more nervous.

However, if she were to appear there, someone with sharp eyes might notice something amiss.

It's best to avoid it if there are too many people around.

After all, it was a crime punishable by death. Even though Li Ruolan was usually fearless, she still felt a little flustered at this moment.

For now, all we can do is wait.

Li Ruolan was nervous, and so was Yunxi.

She watched as the familiar, tall figure behind the screen walked towards her step by step, even reaching the bedside and lifting the curtains.

"My beloved concubine, how are you feeling?"

Mu Xiaoci rarely called Li Ruolan that way; it was only because he had just thought of the things that happened that day when he served her in bed, which evoked a lot of tenderness in him.

If she really is pregnant, she must have conceived on that day.

Normally, serving him in bed was just a task to be completed, but that day was the first time in many years that he felt lust.

Even today, I occasionally reminisce about it, imagining that I felt the spring scenery on that day.

However, the feelings that had lasted for me never returned, and I even found it somewhat dull, as if something was missing.

He looked at the woman on the bed; perhaps she had removed her makeup, as she looked somewhat different from what he remembered.

However, without heavy makeup, her simple and elegant appearance is also quite pleasing.

Half of her face was partially covered, so it wasn't very clear.

Mu Xiaoci showed a rare tenderness and was thinking of helping her tidy up the lock of hair that was covering her face. Just as he reached out, she slapped her face against his palm and rubbed her cheek against his.

"Your Majesty, I'm so scared..."

Yunxi's voice was not only a little hoarse, but also trembling.

She couldn't mimic Li Ruolan's coquettish tone, nor could she feign the confident and spoiled air of a noblewoman.

But now is not the time to reveal her identity. She must conceal it and make Mu Xiaoci believe that she is Li Ruolan.

Mu Xiaoci felt the soft touch on the woman's cheek, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his gaze softened even more.

"Don't be afraid, I'm right here."

"Um."

The other party obediently agreed, and was quite different from the Li Ruolan in my memory.

Like a rabbit, delicate and unable to take care of herself, just standing in front of her evokes pity, and even speaking to her makes one unable to help but lower their voice.

Mu Xiaoci didn't move his hand, letting the other person bury half their face in his palm, acting a little coquettish.

After a long while, Yunxi finally looked at him with her eyes open. "Your Majesty, please let the imperial physician in."

"Not afraid anymore?"

"With Your Majesty here, I have nothing to fear."

She tried to make her voice softer, and even opened her mouth slightly to avoid drawing Mu Xiaoci's attention to it.

Yunxi's tongue traced across her palm, and she placed a delicate kiss upon it.

Mu Xiaoci didn't expect her to do this. He snorted and his gaze towards her became even hotter.

"My beloved concubine, stop fooling around, I need to summon the imperial physician..."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will not make a fuss anymore."

She was truly obedient; after agreeing, she placed Mu Xiaoci's hand on her face, revealing only her eyes as she looked at him. "Your Majesty, please don't go, I'm afraid."

This was the first time Mu Xiaoci had ever seen this childlike side of him.

She let out a long sigh, and even her tone softened, influenced by her.

"What's there to be afraid of if it's just a consultation with the imperial physician?"

This time Yunxi didn't respond, because the imperial physician walked in with his medical kit.

The imperial physician dared not look at the emperor, much less at Yunxi lying on the bed. He lowered his head, took out a pulse pillow, and only thought about taking her pulse as quickly as possible.

With the Emperor present, an invisible pressure weighed on everyone, making the atmosphere on the scene strange.

The first imperial physician and Physician Fang were about the same speed. They did not immediately draw a conclusion, but remained silent for a moment and examined the patient carefully again.

He withdrew after estimating that it would take about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

The subsequent imperial physicians all did the same; none of them made a conclusion on the spot. Instead, they spent a considerable amount of time examining the pulses and then began to discuss the matter together.

The scene looked quite serious, so Mu Xiaoci had to get up and tell Yunxi that he would go out to take a look.

"Don't worry, with me here, I will protect you and the child."

These are words spoken by a man.

Yunxi in her previous life had never witnessed this scene. After all, Li Ruolan was under house arrest at the time, and the Emperor had grown somewhat disgusted with her. Even when she became pregnant, he showed her little tenderness.

Yunxi played Li Ruolan back then.

What awaited them was Mu Xiaoci's indifferent face, indifferent attitude, and icy greeting.

He is clearly the child's biological father, yet he doesn't care about the child's life or death.

The contrast between her current situation and her present circumstances is stark, and Yunxi herself feels a pang of regret.

No wonder everyone in the harem wanted to win Mu Xiaoci's favor. Without his attention, everyone was just a piece of trash, not worth mentioning at all.

He had too many choices, and probably never really cared about the women in his harem.

Without the child and the huge sum of money from the Li family, Mu Xiaoci probably wouldn't have been so devoted to Li Ruolan.

After he left, Yunxi's smile gradually faded, leaving only indifference and exhaustion on her face.

To please this man, she had to try every possible method; while licking him just now, she even thought about biting his hand off.

Ironically, she still needs his protection now, and after October, she hopes even more that he will fall in love with her and won't do anything ruthless.

Yunxi looked towards the screen, praying that things would go smoothly.

The imperial physicians outside were still arguing, and Mu Xiaoci only found out what they were arguing about after he went over.

Of the five imperial physicians, two said it was a single pregnancy, and three said it was twins.

Physician Fang was one of those three, and he was so angry he was about to jump up and down, saying that they didn't understand his diagnosis.

"The second pregnancy was indeed weaker, but it's not nonexistent. Are you quacks?!"

"That's right. Lan Mei's constitution is special. Although her pulse is weak, with my many years of medical experience, I would never make a wrong diagnosis."

The imperial physicians who held a different view were unconvinced, especially the one who had been sent by the emperor to diagnose Li Ruolan for the first time.

"Just a month ago, I took Lan Meiren's pulse. She was actually infertile. It's a miracle she's pregnant now. You're still dreaming of having two!"

At this point, Physician Fang became agitated.

"What do you mean she can't have children? I took Lan Meiren's pulse a month ago, and her body is extremely fertile. As long as she takes proper care of herself, she will surely bless my Dawu and ensure the continuation of our lineage!"

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Mu Xiaoci heard this conversation as soon as he arrived, and walked over with a dark expression.

"What conclusions did you reach in your discussion?"

The group of people who were arguing stopped talking as soon as they saw Mu Xiaoci, stood in a neat line, and bowed to him.

"Your Majesty, Consort Lan is indeed pregnant, and it's been almost two months now. However, her pulse is not very stable, so we need to observe her more closely."

It was Physician Fang who spoke; while others dared not make a judgment, he immediately gave the answer.

The other imperial physicians wanted to object, but dared not speak, thinking that Physician Fang was just trying to gain credit by saying anything.

Whether she's carrying one or two babies in her belly, who can guarantee that?

To be honest, this is still too early in the pregnancy. It would be easier to tell if the belly is bigger.

The imperial harem also has its own rules for survival. The more you say, the more mistakes you make. When necessary, it is best not to speak to avoid getting into trouble.

However, Physician Fang's words brought a touch of joy to Mu Xiaoci's face.

"Is it really true?"

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely true. I guarantee it with my life."

Without saying a word, Physician Fang knelt down and became the first physician to congratulate the Emperor.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations! A prince is on the way to the harem!"

The voice was loud and clear, which pleased Mu Xiaoci, who immediately gave a reward.

Not only Physician Fang, but also all the palace servants present received rewards, and some were even excited, directly promoting Li Ruolan's rank.

"In that case, Lady Lan will be promoted to Consort Lan in the future. However, the palace will be carefully selected so as not to wrong her."

After Mu Xiaoci finished speaking, he looked around and realized that the side hall was indeed too small.

He had no sons, so if he did have a prince, the title of concubine would be inevitable.

If she were a princess, she would be the first princess of Dawu, and she would be worthy of the title of concubine.

Li Ruolan was overjoyed to hear this news in the side room and couldn't wait to go out and celebrate.

But her current identity is Yunxi, so she can't run away.

Yunxi, lying on the bed, wasn't very happy at the moment, because she had heard what Physician Fang said afterward.

The pulse is not very stable...

Why is it not very stable?

She has been taking her medicine on time and taking all the supplements and medicinal meals these days, all so that her two children can be born safely.

Unlike last time, when she was born prematurely and suffered from multiple illnesses, causing her to cry every night.