As Minjin's due date approached, the atmosphere in the palace grew increasingly tense.
Some with ulterior motives began to stir.
One of them was Consort Jing, the sister of a high-ranking official in the court. She had long coveted the position of Empress, and now, seeing that Minjin was about to give birth to a prince, her jealousy and resentment reached a boiling point.
"I can't let her give birth smoothly; otherwise, my chance will be lost forever," Consort Jing said through gritted teeth in her palace.
Thus, Consort Jing began to plot in secret.
She bribed a maidservant close to Minjin, instructing her to tamper with Minjin's food and drink.
The maidservant, named Xiao Cui, was originally a simple and honest person, but under Consort Jing's threats and temptations, she ultimately succumbed.
One day, following Consort Jing's orders, Xiao Cui slipped a small amount of Abortion Pill into the soup that Minjin was about to drink.
After consuming the soup, Minjin did not feel any discomfort at first. However, by nightfall, she suddenly experienced excruciating pain in her abdomen.
"Ah... my stomach..." Minjin cried out in agony as she writhed on the bed.
Hearing her cries, Chun Qiu rushed in and was horrified by what she saw; her face turned pale.
She immediately sent someone to summon the imperial physician while also dispatching someone to inform Long Huan.
Upon receiving the news, Long Huan was frantic and hurried to Minjin's palace.
At this moment, Minjin had fainted from the pain.
The imperial physician arrived quickly, and after a thorough examination, his expression turned grave.
"Your Majesty, the Empress has taken an Abortion Pill. Although the dosage is not large, her condition is still critical. I will do my utmost to save her," the physician said.
Upon hearing this, Long Huan was filled with rage. He ordered an immediate investigation into the matter, determined to uncover the mastermind behind this incident.
During the investigation, Xiao Cui, unable to bear the pressure any longer, ultimately confessed everything to Long Huan.
"Your Majesty, it was Consort Jing who instructed me to do this. I was forced into it," Xiao Cui said, kneeling on the ground and crying.
Long Huan could hardly believe his ears upon learning the truth.
He never expected that Consort Jing could be so cruel.
"Bring Consort Jing to me!" Long Huan shouted angrily.
Soon, Consort Jing was brought before Long Huan.
Seeing Minjin unconscious on the bed, she felt a twinge of fear but tried to maintain her composure.
"Your Majesty, you are wrongfully accusing me. Someone must be framing you," Consort Jing cried out.
"How dare you argue!" Long Huan retorted furiously. "The evidence is irrefutable; what else do you have to say? To harm the Empress and our child is utterly unforgivable!"
In the end, Consort Jing was stripped of her title and sent to the cold palace.
The palace maid Xiao Cui involved in the matter was executed.
After the full efforts of the imperial physician, Minjin and her child finally escaped danger.
Not long after, Minjin successfully gave birth to a prince.
The entire Forbidden City was immersed in joy, and Long Huan was especially delighted, unable to contain his happiness.
He named the child Hong Hui and declared a general amnesty.
Minjin looked at her lovely child, tears of sweat rolling down her forehead. After enduring so many hardships, she finally welcomed her own happiness.
On the day of the child's full moon celebration, a grand ceremony was held in the palace.
Long Huan held Hong Hui, showcasing his joy to everyone. Minjin stood beside him, her face radiating a gentle smile.
From that day on, Minjin and Long Huan worked hand in hand to manage the harem, and their bond grew deeper.
Through their efforts, the harem became peaceful, with no more occurrences of intrigue and scheming.
Their child, Hong Hui, grew up healthy and happy under the care of everyone.
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