frightfiction Chapter 1316 The truth about not being able to get pregnant
Chapter 1316 The truth about not being able to get pregnant
At the crucial point, Tang Luochuan said cautiously, "It's just...it's just that Your Majesty's dragon body, whether it has been damaged by this medicine as I have suspected, I really dare not make any rash conclusions."
"It is simply because I have never had the honor of taking Your Majesty's pulse, and have never had the opportunity to see the pulse of Your Majesty's body."
"President He is a highly skilled doctor, deeply trusted by Your Majesty. Without Your Majesty's personal order, or the approval of Pan He, I would never be able to approach and examine you."
"Therefore, all of this is still just a bold speculation based on the records in ancient books and the unusual phenomenon of concubines infertility in the harem."
Tang Luochuan frankly put the most difficult problem in front of Shen Zhinian.
He had suspicions and evidence, but he had no idea how to verify them.
Handan and Fuqiu even breathed softly, finding the news extremely horrifying.
Shen Zhinian listened quietly.
Tang Luochuan's inference is reasonable and logical.
He is not a person who speaks nonsense. Since he took the risk to come and report it, it is most likely true.
So the question now is whether Your Majesty has been infected.
Shen Zhinian's heart was in turmoil, and he was about to tell Tang Luochuan to find ways to verify it.
A lightning-fast thought suddenly popped into her mind, causing her to swallow back the words that were about to come out of her mouth.
wrong!
She overlooked the most crucial issue:
Who is Nangong Xuanyu?
He was the emperor who ascended to the throne in a sea of blood and corpses amidst a struggle for the throne, stepping on the corpses of his brothers!
He was a ruthless king who was able to uproot and thoroughly liquidate the Zhenguogong Mansion and Dingguogong Mansion, which had been entrenched in the court for hundreds of years, with thundering means in just a few years!
His scheming and cunning, as well as his vigilance against potential threats, have long been ingrained in his bones.
Nangong Xuanyu knew from the beginning that Baharguli was the person sent in by Prince Jin with great effort.
Given his personality, how could he be completely trusting of a foreign beauty who obviously had ulterior motives, letting her get close to him without any defense, and even giving him a drug that would make him infertile?
This is totally unreasonable!
unless……
A bolder and more shocking guess emerged in Shen Zhinian's mind -
Unless... Nangong Xuanyu was not hit at all!
Perhaps he had known about Baharguli and the threat she might pose from the very beginning, and had already prepared countermeasures.
It was very likely that the man was playing along and acting out a play with Prince Jin and Baharguli.
So, how do we explain the fact that no one in the harem became pregnant after Baharguli?
Is there some hidden secret that I haven't noticed yet?
Or... is all this simply the result of Nangong Xuanyu's intentional control?
If he did it on purpose...why would he do it?
An emperor in his prime, whose offspring was crucial to the foundation of his country, would voluntarily exterminate his harem? This was illogical!
Is it to paralyze King Jin and make him think that the plan has succeeded?
Or is it to use this as an excuse to provide more solid evidence when he finally settles accounts with King Jin in the future?
Or maybe... Nangong Xuanyu has a more unknown plan?
In an instant, Shen Zhinian felt a chill running through him.
She suddenly realized that even though she had lived two lives, she still didn't seem to fully understand that man.
It is true that Nangong Xuanyu showed her tenderness and preference, but the depth and control that belonged to an emperor were far beyond her imagination.
Shen Zhinian quickly suppressed the fear in his heart, his eyes flickering, and his mind was quickly reweighing the pros and cons.
If Nangong Xuanyu had really been prepared, then any action she took at this moment, if it was too hasty or inappropriate, would not only alert the enemy and disrupt his plan, but would also put herself in a passive position and even arouse suspicion.
Don't act rashly, and don't ask directly.
She needed confirmation, and she wanted to test it more subtly and inconspicuously.
Shen Zhinian took a deep breath, and when he raised his eyes again, all the complicated emotions in his eyes had disappeared, leaving only calm wisdom.
She looked at Tang Luochuan, her voice returning to its usual calmness: "Doctor Tang, I'm aware of this matter. You've done a great job."
"This is a matter of great importance. Remember to keep it a secret and do not mention it to anyone, including Your Majesty."
Shen Zhinian paused, lowered his voice, and continued, "Those fragments of the ancient book... think of a pretext. Make sure it's natural and thorough, so that He Yuanpan can quietly discover it by accident, especially the part about the efficacy of the secret medicine from the Western Regions."
"But you must not let Heyuan Pan realize that you are deliberately guiding them."
"You don't need to interfere with what happens next. I will take care of it myself."
Let the emperor's most trusted imperial physician know about this matter. Given He Yuanpan's loyalty and medical skills, no matter whether the emperor knows about it or not, he will definitely pay attention to and verify it in the safest way.
This is much safer and more covert than Shen Zhinian's rash actions.
Upon hearing this, Tang Luochuan was stunned at first, but then he immediately understood the profound meaning and caution behind Shen Zhinian's move.
He was filled with awe and immediately bowed and replied, "I understand!"
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I know exactly what to do. I will do it perfectly and leave no traces behind!"
Shen Zhinian nodded slightly: "Well, go ahead."
"Wei Chen resigns!"
Tang Luochuan bowed respectfully again, lowered his head, and walked out of Yongshou Palace steadily.
Shen Zhinian sat by the window. The sun was still warm, but she felt her palms were a little cold.
Nangong Xuanyu...how many secrets does that man have?
……
The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
The atmosphere is quiet and solemn.
After carefully checking Nangong Xuanyu's pulse, the judge withdrew his hand and bowed his head respectfully, reporting, "Your Majesty's pulse is steady and strong, and your Qi and blood are abundant. Your body is in good health and there is nothing wrong."
He paused briefly and continued, "The pill I took last time has a stable effect and is... still effective."
Nangong Xuanyu leaned lazily in the dragon throne. He did not open his eyes when he heard the words. He just said "hmm" lightly and waved his hand casually.
He Yuanpan knew that this matter was of great importance and did not dare to say a word. He immediately bowed and retreated quietly.
Li Changde lowered his head and looked submissive, but his heart was far from as calm as he appeared.
As the emperor's closest confidant, there are some secrets that he can get a glimpse of from clues even if His Majesty has not said them explicitly.
His Majesty had Heyuan Pan secretly prepare a pill that would render a man infertile after taking it, and that would require long-term use. He was the only person besides Heyuan Pan who knew the inside story.
According to He Yuanpan's repeated assurances, the pill will not harm the dragon's health. On the contrary, due to its effect of harmonizing yin and yang, it will make Your Majesty more energetic than before.
But...but Li Changde still had a huge doubt in his heart, and he couldn't rest day or night.
His Majesty is in the prime of life, vigorous and energetic. But now, apart from a few princes and princesses born earlier, there is no news of any more children in the harem.