The Palace Maid is a Fox Spirit

Chapter 15: Su Wan

"I humbly wish Your Majesty's well-being!" After bowing, Yue Xi was helped up by Jun Han."Did yesterday's incident cause you any grievances?" Jun Han whispered in her ear."Your Majesty... I am fine, not at all aggrieved.""That's good." Jun Han sat down after finishing his sentence. Soon, Yi'er brought the medicine for stabilizing the pregnancy."Your Highness, here is your medicine." When Yi'er saw the Emperor, she paused and bowed, but her actions caught Jun Han's attention."What kind of medicine is this?" Jun Han asked cautiously."Ah... Your Majesty, I had planned to surprise you. Yi'er, too, couldn't help but reveal it so quickly." Yue Xi smiled reluctantly."Tell me quickly." Jun Han seemed to have an idea in his mind, with a hint of anticipation on his face."I... I am pregnant..." Yue Xi announced.Jun Han was extremely surprised, a smile appeared on his face as he touched Yue Xi's belly."That's wonderful." Jun Han said with a smile.After that, everyone in the Xi Zhao Building congratulated Jun Han and Yue Xi, which made Jun Han even happier."Very well, all of you have served Concubine Yan well. You shall be rewarded handsomely.""As for you... how about I promote you to Noble Lady? What do you think?""Your Majesty... I was granted the title of Concubine only a few months ago. If I am promoted to Noble Lady now and become pregnant, won't it make the other sisters jealous? If Your Majesty promotes me to Noble Lady, I am afraid everyone will see me as a thorn in their eyes. Your Majesty, please don't inform anyone about my pregnancy until the fetus is stable..." Yue Xi acted spoiled."Well, you do have a point. I will follow your suggestion. As for the promotion, I will wait until you safely give birth to the prince before promoting you to Noble Lady. But how many months along are you?" Jun Han asked indulgently."It has been one month..." Yue Xi replied, and Jun Han smiled, gently caressing Yue Xi's belly.Soon, Bu Zi'an delivered urgent news from the previous dynasty, causing Jun Han to return to the Taihe Hall with a stern expression.

On the other side, the Feng Tian Tower.Due to the slanderous accusations by Priest Yena a few days ago, Yena was stripped of her position, leaving a vacancy for the Royal Priest. As a result, the Feng Tian Tower began recruiting priests to come to the palace for blessings.

In the evening, a woman saw the recruitment notice for the Feng Tian Tower on a public bulletin board and decided to go to the Feng Tian Mansion for an interview. After entering the mansion, the priest began asking about her background."I, Su Wan, wish to enter the palace as a priestess.""Su Wan? Do you have any skills? To become a palace priestess, you need to understand celestial phenomena, divine the nation's fortune, exorcise evil spirits. Considering your young age, you might not have much experience, right?" The male priest scrutinized her from head to toe.Su Wan lowered her head and saw that there was no one else in the mansion, so she took off her cloak, revealing her figure."I may be young, but I am skilled at exorcism. I have heard that the Empress is troubled by an evil spirit, and I wish to try my skills in the palace.""Hmm, do you know what these artifacts are?" The priest placed a set of golden artifacts on the table and asked Su Wan."Of course, the first one is the Spirit-summoning Nail, which demons cannot stand. The second one is the Soothing Lamp, which can bring comfort to those plagued by evil spirits. And the third one is the Demon-warding Blade." Su Wan proudly replied.

"I didn't expect you to be so knowledgeable at such a young age. Is your family also involved in this line of work?" The male priest asked.Su Wan didn't say much and simply replied, "It's just an interest. I wonder if I passed the test?""There are still other tests to be done, but you can enter the palace to hone your skills. I see potential in you, so I'll bring you into the palace and train you well." The male priest said.After a while, Yue Xi was reading in the Xi Zhao Building when Chu Xunshuang arrived. After Chu Xunshuang finished examining her pulse, she had something to say to Yue Xi. Seeing the situation, she asked the others to leave and left only the two of them."Are you... alright?" Chu Xunshuang asked cautiously."What's not good about me? I'm pregnant and favored." Yue Xi replied."Since you entered the palace, everyone has seen you as a thorn in their eyes. This... is a dangerous situation." Chu Xunshuang said with concern."I know. With Yue Xi's status, the Empress will not let me off easily, but I have made up my mind..." Yue Xi said."Do you know how heartbroken I was when I heard you were pregnant?" Chu Xunshuang finally spoke from the depths of his heart."Xunshuang... Since I became Yue Xi, I am no longer your Lu'er, and you shouldn't be sad either." Yue Xi couldn't help but feel sad, but their bond had not been completely severed."Lu'er, do you have feelings for the Emperor?" Chu Xunshuang asked."To have feelings for the Emperor is forbidden in this palace. I will not have feelings for him." Yue Xi seemed relieved after Chu Xunshuang heard her response."Let's not mention the past... We have no fate in this lifetime.Physician Chu, please take care..." Yue Xi turned her face away as she spoke."Miss, your health is fine, you just need to rest... I will take my leave." Chu Xunshuang looked at her like this and could only disappointingly leave as a physician."I will always protect you." After saying that, he casually walked away.After Chu Xunshuang left, Ru Xin walked in and took a look."Miss...""I'm fine... Support me for a walk..." Yue Xi said.

Over a month later, the news of Yue Xi's pregnancy spread throughout the Six Palaces. On this day, all the concubines and consorts went to the Fengyi Palace to pay their respects, except for Consort Mingshu and Qin Da Ying who did not appear.The Empress quickly looked towards Yue Xi's direction, a smile on her face."Congratulations to Sister Yan for being pregnant. I knew one day you would be blessed with a child." The Empress said kindly.Yue Xi went through the motions and paid her respects."Thank you, Empress, for your blessings. With the Empress's grace and protection, I can rest assured." Yue Xi said with a smile, but there was another meaning behind her words.

"Well, the consorts should indeed strive to bear children for the Emperor. Speaking of which, I misunderstood you in the past, and I hope you can let go of any grudges, sister," the Empress said awkwardly."The Empress has been unwell recently, supposedly afflicted by an evil spirit. It's understandable that you believed the words of Priest Yena. I dare not hold any resentment towards your Majesty," Yue Xi thought to herself, finding it revolting.Seeing that Yue Xi's words still carried a sting, the Empress nodded without saying much. Instead, she instructed Qing Lan, who was by her side, to give Yue Xi many tonics. These tonics were examined on the spot by the imperial physician and deemed harmless, so Yue Xi couldn't refuse to accept them."I thank the Empress for her kindness," Yue Xi began to suspect that the Empress's attitude towards her had made a complete 180-degree turn."All of you should follow Concubine Yan's example and strive to bear children for the Emperor. Don't let the disputes between sisters disturb the Emperor," the Empress started speaking as an Empress would.A group of consorts paid their respects to the Empress while secretly going against her intentions, saying, "Thank you, Empress, for your guidance."

After paying their respects, Yue Xi and Consort Ran started chatting."What do you think the Empress's sudden change in attitude means?" Consort Ran also noticed."No matter what, we mustn't let our guard down. The Empress's actions are indeed strange," Yue Xi responded."You're right, sister." After exchanging pleasantries, Consort Ran returned to her own quarters.With nothing to do, Yue Xi decided to accumulate blessings for her child and went to the Fengtian Tower.

Upon arriving at the Fengtian Tower, Yue Xi sat in front of the altar, praying for her child's well-being. Soon, Su Wan approached from behind."Sister Lu?" Su Wan inquired about the woman before her.Yue Xi also recognized the familiar voice and turned around, seeing a face she knew."Wanwan?" Yue Xi unconsciously exclaimed."Sister Lu! I knew it was you!" Su Wan hugged Yue Xi."Wanwan, what are you doing here? How did you know it was me?" Yue Xi asked."Don't you know, sister? I sensed your magic. I came to this palace because someone was recruiting priests here. What about you, sister?" Su Wan replied."Well... it's a long story... I'm already one of the Emperor's consorts," Yue Xi said."Ah? That's sudden, but it's okay, sister. I can come to the palace anytime to find you," Su Wan said excitedly, appearing adorable."Uh..." Yue Xi couldn't believe the person before her."What about Brother Xunshuang? Have you seen him, sister?""He's working as a physician in this palace.""That's great! The three of us should always be together!"