𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐍

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄

EYES GAZED WARILY, watching the chaotic scene unfold before them. The two consorts who were bearing the Emperor's children were staring ferociously before each other.

Lady Gyokuyou, the consort with illuminating red hair and emerald green eyes, held her face in dismay. Lady Lihua, in a fit of anger and fear, slapped her for supposedly cursing her child.

"Da Ji," Suyin muttered slowly, "Why did you not inform me of the consorts' giving births?"

"The maids were told not to interfere."

The Graceful Consort felt her hands shake but decided now was not the time to get angry. She held her composure and walked towards the scene as the maids parted ways.

As she stepped closer, she noticed in the corner of her eye the maid girl with dark green hair she saw the night prior. Her lip, hidden under her veil, quirked up before flattening once more as she turned her attention to the scene.

"You know that's absurd! My Xiaoling is sick, too!"

"Oh my... Consort Lihua is furious.."

"I feel sorry for Consort Gyokuyou."

"That is why I'd like you to examine my daughter's state, as well!"

"Lady Gyokuyou," Suyin announced loudly, "Lady Lihua. This makes for an unseemly event in the courtyard."

Gasps were heard as the maids bowed in respect for the Graceful Consort.

Both of the Emperor's consorts looked away in shame as their ladies helped them recompose themselves. The doctor who stood weakly before them seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

"What is the issue?" the silver-eyed woman questioned, her serious tone indicating that it would be best not to lie, "Both of your newborn children are ill?"

"Graceful Consort! It is clear Lady Gyokuyou cursed Lady Lihua's children!" a lady in waiting claimed, pointing at the red haired consort.

"Is that so?" Suyin hummed, "Then what of her own child? Did she curse her too?"

"I-I.."

The silver-eyed girl sighed and rubbed her temple. Perhaps childbearing causes people to lose their sense of reason and blame all others for their misfortunes.

"Consort Suyin is correct," a voice entered, breaking up the crowd.

As she turned around, the Graceful Consort was met with the sight of the eunuch, Jinshi, walking towards her with Gaoshun a mere few steps behind.

"I'm afraid there is no curse, it appears to be an illness. Doctor, can you cure them?"

"I-I... I'll do my best!"

Suyin inwardly grimaced at the purplette's sudden appearance, but her frown only deepened when he walked incredibly close to her. So close that his hand swept by hers as he walked to the two other consorts.