Chapter 195: Reason for Not Marrying (3)

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

“Stop beating… Stop beating…”

They were clearly very good to her yesterday and were very warm. How did it become like this now?

Not long after Bai Xianyu returned to the residence, footsteps came from the door.

She looked up and saw Bai Jingyuan standing in front of the courtyard.

“Third Brother!” Bai Xianyu stood up. “Why are you here?”

“Just now, there was news from the palace that the Empress Dowager wants to see you and wants you to enter the palace immediately.” After Bai Jingyuan finished speaking, he frowned.

Bai Xianyu looked up and smiled. “Alright, I’ll enter the palace in a while.”

Bai Jingyuan said, “The palace is different from outside. Be careful.”

“Okay.”

“Where were you just now?”

Bai Xianyu’s palm was still a little numb from hitting her. “I went to deal with some small matters. Everything is fine now.”

Bai Jingyuan looked at her and nodded. “Then rest for a while more.”

“Mmm-hmm.”

Bai Xianyu coughed a few times before saying to Green Pearl, “Help me brew another pot of medicine. Get the medicine according to the list of medicine kept in the brocade pouch by my bed. Send it over after it’s ready.”

Green Pearl was stunned for a moment before nodding. “Yes.”

Changle Palace.

The Empress Dowager sat on the chair, and the eunuch led Bai Xianyu in.

“Empress Dowager, Miss Bai is here.”

The Empress Dowager stood up and placed her hand on the hand of the palace maid beside her. She smiled kindly. “You’ve arrived.”

Bai Xianyu smiled. “Greetings, Empress Dowager.”

“There’s no need to stand on ceremony.” The Empress Dowager held her hand and smiled. “You’re getting more and more beautiful. You’re indeed worthy of the title of the number one beauty.”

Bai Xianyu had a vague guess, but it was not appropriate to reveal it now. “Empress Dowager, you flatter me.”

In the hall, the scent of ancient trees filled the air, and the lingering mist wrapped around the beams.

The Empress Dowager ordered everyone to leave. She touched Bai Xianyu’s hand and said with a smile, “I won’t waste my breath. I’ve called you here this time to bestow you a good marriage.”

Bai Xianyu had expected this.

“The people of Daqing have not come this time purely for the country’s affairs. The Emperor of Daqing has the intention to seek a marriage for his Second Prince. This time, you saved his life. He had already mentioned it to His Majesty yesterday. If you nod your head, His Majesty can make the decision to let you marry into Daqing as an imperial consort. What do you think?”

This Empress Dowager spoke softly and kindly, reminding one of a kind elder in the family. It was very easy for one to let down his guard.

Under her gaze, Bai Xianyu was silent for a long time.

Just when the Empress Dowager’s eyes revealed some impatience, she saw the girl raise her head with tears in her eyes. “I’m afraid I can’t marry over…”

The Empress Dowager had already expected this. “You’re still young, so it’s understandable that you’ll be homesick, but…”

“It’s not because of these reasons. It’s because I can’t bear children for the Second Prince to continue the family’s lineage.” Bai Xianyu was still a little unwell. At this moment, she covered her face with a handkerchief and looked even more delicate.

The Empress Dowager frowned. “You can’t bear children… Xianyu, do you know the consequences of lying?”

“I know, so I’m not willing to hide it from you and His Majesty.” Bai Xianyu bowed. “A few days ago, I had an ominous dream. In the dream, I struggled to find a way to have a son. When I woke up, I had lingering fear so I looked for a doctor who specialized in this aspect to treat me. In the end, I even went to the Buddha Temple to eat vegetarian food and pray to Buddha. I tried to break this bad luck, but it still couldn’t be changed.”

The Empress Dowager’s expression stiffened. “Wait here for now.”

Bai Xianyu nodded.

Empress Dowager went to the side hall. Emperor Wu Xuan and Mo Linyuan were standing inside. She gave Emperor Wu Xuan a look. Emperor Wu Xuan glanced at her and said to Mo Linyuan, “I’ll be right back.”

Mo Linyuan stood up. “Best farewell to Your Majesty.”

The two of them went to another side hall. The Empress Dowager recounted her conversation with Bai Xianyu. Emperor Wu Xuan was very surprised. “Is there even such a strange thing?”

The Empress Dowager was also very suspicious. “I also find it strange.”

After a few seconds of silence, the Empress Dowager suddenly thought of something.

“Your Majesty, Gu Yu claims to be from Nanzhao. I’ve heard in the palace that the people of Nanzhao are good at black magic. He has a black magic that can determine the unspeakable illnesses in men and women. It’s called Pregnancy Spell. We can get him over.”

Emperor Wu Xuan nodded. “Then send him over! Let’s see if this Bai Xianyu is telling the truth!”

Gu Yu was busy watering his herbs when an eunuch passed on the Emperor’s decree.

He recalled for a moment. “I do have a pregnancy spell.”

As he spoke, he took out a bottle from his room. “Take me there.”

“Yes.”

After entering Changle Palace, Gu Yu was still curious. ‘Isn’t this where the Empress Dowager lives?’ He had thought that he was going to test some concubines.

However, when he turned around, he saw Bai Xianyu, who was equally shocked..