Chapter 1048: Chapter 891: The Truth That Cannot Be Mentioned_2

"But even so, we can’t just stand by and watch them slander Suisui!

She holds the title of Princess. Those people are so bold; if she were just an ordinary person, who knows what they would say about Suisui?"

Xie Pan’Er was furious at the rumors spread by those people!

The Emperor saw her angry expression and suddenly felt pleased. Being able to show emotions in front of him meant she had let down her guard and no longer saw him as the lofty Emperor!

"Just wait and see for now; there’s bound to be someone behind this pushing things along. As for who it is and what their motives are, the National Master will investigate.

Suisui is young and doesn’t understand these things. Don’t show anything in front of her."

"Of course I know she’s young, and that mouth of hers is sharp. I’m afraid she’ll blurt out something unexpected, so I haven’t dared to talk to her alone these past two days!"

After saying this, Xie Pan’Er blinked and pointed at the bowl of medicine the Emperor held, "Why don’t you drink the medicine? What are you holding it for?"

The Emperor made a bitter face and reached a hand toward her.

"What?"

Xie Pan’Er deliberately blinked, pretending not to understand.

"Syrup! Are you trying to make me suffer?"

Xie Pan’Er helplessly waved to the young eunuchs.

A young Eunuch hurried over with a small dish of syrup, and Xie Pan’Er picked up a piece and handed it to the Emperor.

The Emperor didn’t take it; instead, he opened his mouth toward her, signaling for Xie Pan’Er to feed him.

Xie Pan’Er blushed red; for a moment, her mind went blank, and she didn’t move, but the Emperor leaned in himself, catching the syrup and her fingers in his mouth.

"Ah..." Xie Pan’Er gasped lightly and quickly withdrew her hand. For a moment, she felt like her hand was electrified, tingling and numb, her heart pounding!

The Emperor watched her reaction and smiled slightly. He opened his mouth to say something, but then he heard Eunuch Ling and Ji Youzhi’s voices outside.

"Divine Hunter Ji! You have arrived!"

"Is His Majesty awake? I come to report the case of Consort Xian’s untimely death!"

"He is awake, Miss Xie is inside, wait a moment, I will announce you!"

The Emperor sighed silently, swallowed the medicine with the syrup in one gulp, and instantly turned into a majestic Emperor!

"Your Majesty! Divine Hunter Ji is here!"

Eunuch Ling came in to report, and the Emperor handed the bowl to Xie Pan’Er.

"Let him in!"

Xie Pan’Er took the bowl and hurriedly left, as if deliberately avoiding Ji Youzhi, or shyly wanting to leave the scene immediately!

As Ji Youzhi entered, he sniffed, finding the strong smell of medicine somewhat unpleasant!

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

"You may dispense with the formalities. Speak! What is the situation with Consort Xian’s case?"

The Emperor adjusted his reclining position and asked Ji Youzhi!

"Consort Xian’s case has other secrets, but I..."

"You mean to say you’re not sure how to tell my Imperial Sister?"

This was precisely what Ji Youzhi had in mind.

"Yes! I know Your Majesty has a special relationship with Princess Lianchun, and you surely don’t want her to be hurt!"

"First, tell me. What did you find out in your interrogation?"

The expression on the Emperor’s face suddenly became very serious.

Ji Youzhi stared at the ground for quite a while before speaking, "I found out through questioning that Consort Xian was indeed pregnant back then, and Imperial Physician Lin can testify to this!"

The Emperor’s eyes widened, "Are you certain of this? But why did no one know about this back then?"

"That’s because the former Emperor ordered that no one know the truth about Consort Xian’s pregnancy!"

On hearing this, the Emperor frowned tightly, puzzled, and asked, "Was there more behind Consort Xian’s pregnancy?"

Ji Youzhi nodded.

"Yes, Consort Xian’s child was not the former Emperor’s!"

"Are you sure about this!"

The Emperor was so shocked he almost jumped out of bed, looking utterly incredulous!

"There’s no mistake! Consort Xian indeed had a child when she suddenly died back then, but that child wasn’t His Majesty’s, because shortly after the Empress Dowager gave birth to you, the former Emperor was injured during the autumn hunt, and from then on, he lost his ability to father children!

The former Emperor ordered the Imperial Medical Bureau to conceal this.

Later, when Consort Xian was with child, it was discovered by Imperial Physician Lin during a pulse check for assurance. This matter was significant, and Imperial Physician Lin naturally didn’t dare to hide it, so he secretly reported it to the former Emperor!"