Doctor Zhang spoke with such certainty that the Empress was powerless to refute him. She could only swallow her pride and accept it.
She truly hadn't expected Hua Jieyu to be so fortunate as to become pregnant only four months after entering the palace.
After all, many concubines had been in the palace for years yet still failed to conceive.
'What kind of luck does Hua Jieyu have!'
The Emperor was overjoyed. He ordered Doctor Zhang to be rewarded, then personally stepped forward to take Hua Jieyu's hand and said with a smile,
"Just focus on your pregnancy. You must be sure to deliver the child safely."
Hua Qingqing quickly recovered from her shock. Knowing this was a golden opportunity, she hurriedly said to the Emperor,
"Your Majesty, Lady Hua was only trying to protect me just now. She offended the Empress in a moment of desperation. I beg you to save her."
The Emperor admired their deep sisterly bond, and since he was in an excellent mood, he readily agreed.
