You take on two husbands, I'll turn around and marry the tyrant and rule the world.

Consort Shu revealed her menstrual period in public.

In front of the Emperor, her pretty face turned bright red with embarrassment, and she wished she could disappear into the ground.

Among the surrounding concubines, several had upturned lips and feigned anxiety.

But the look of amusement in his eyes was impossible to hide.

Consort Shu dug her nails into her palms, about to erupt in anger, when her personal maid, Lü Qiao, quickly stepped forward to support her and whispered urgently in her ear, "Your Highness, please don't get angry. Something's wrong. Your period is still about ten days away, and your cycle has never been irregular. This is strange."

These words awakened Consort Shu.

Yes, her periods are always very regular. It was precisely because she calculated the exact date that she dared to be certain that she could serve the emperor tomorrow.

It's highly unusual for this to happen so early.

She looked up and met Empress Lin's ambiguous smile, and her heart sank.

If someone knowingly comes to pay respects to the Empress while being unclean, it is, at best, disrespectful; at worst, it is deceiving the Imperial Household Department and disrespecting the Emperor!

Consort Shu instantly suppressed her shame and anger, and alarm bells rang loudly.

She was inherently suspicious and immediately suspected someone was playing tricks on her. She knelt down with a thud, her voice trembling, "Your Majesty... this date is clearly wrong. It's still more than ten days away from coming. This... this is clearly someone trying to frame me!"

She became increasingly agitated as she spoke, looking around: "Who? Who is so vicious as to use such underhanded tactics to harm me?"

The concubines who had been secretly laughing just moments before immediately lowered their heads, none of them daring to speak.

Everyone knows that Consort Shu's father is the head of the civil officials. Offending her might jeopardize the future of one's own father and brothers.

Emperor Duanmu Qingyu frowned, his expression somewhat displeased.

He took half a step forward, then couldn't help but take a small step back before speaking, "Don't panic, I'm here, who would dare harm you?"

Despite saying that, he secretly covered the tip of his nose with his sleeve.

At this moment, Chu Nianci, who was standing to the side, softly reminded him, "Your Majesty, the sachet."

As if suddenly remembering something, Duanmu Qingyu immediately took out a sachet from her waist, pressed it tightly to her nose, and took a few deep breaths before her expression softened slightly.

Empress Lin stepped forward at the opportune moment and gently advised, "Your Majesty, the air here is thick with blood and qi. Don't let it upset you. Why don't you go back to the palace to rest? Consort Shu can be looked after here by me."

"No need," Duanmu Qingyu said, waving his hand as he held the sachet. "I'll just watch from here."

The Empress did not insist. She turned around and helped Consort Shu up, saying calmly, "Sister, don't worry. Since you feel something is wrong, let's ask the imperial physician to come and take a look and see what's going on."

Consort Shu leaned against Green Jade's arm, her body trembling slightly, whether from anger or fear, it was hard to tell.

After saying that, she glanced at Chu Shunqing, who was standing behind her.

Chu Shunqing understood, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

It's here... my chance has come.

Right now, Consort Shu is menstruating.

In her past life, she not only had her period, but also suddenly experienced abdominal pain, cramps, and other symptoms. Later, she was unable to help her relieve the pain. Consort Shu was in unbearable pain, and it was thanks to Physician Zhang who came and relieved her pain that her life was saved. However, because Physician Zhang examined Consort Shu's body during the treatment, she was beaten with a cane by Consort Shu and was hated by Consort Shu from then on.

This lifetime.

She had memorized the acupuncture points that Physician Zhang had used on her.

I must change this fate and gain the trust of the Empress and Consort Shu.

Just then, Consort Shu was indeed trembling with pain, almost unable to stand, and even Green Bridge had to struggle to support her.

Seeing this, Chu Shunqing was about to step forward to help her up, but Chu Nianci had already taken the initiative and supported Consort Shu's other arm.

Chu Nianci's fingertips seemingly unintentionally touched Consort Shu's wrist...

The pulse is floating, rough, and disordered, which is indeed a sign of menstruation, but it is by no means normal; rather, it seems to have been forced down by a large amount of cold substances...

Furthermore, there was a trace of stagnation at the bottom of the pulse, suggesting possible poisoning.

Chu Shunqing was so angry that he gritted his teeth.

Sister, you still want to argue with me at a time like this.

What are you doing?

But she didn't dare to get angry in front of everyone.

He could only glare at her fiercely, stand silently to the side, take the medicine box from the maid, take out a hand pillow and a silk handkerchief, and examine Consort Shu's wrist carefully.

After a moment, she lowered her head and reported, "Your Highness, this is indeed your period."

"Absolutely impossible!" Consort Shu said sternly.

Green Qiao leaned close to her ear and whispered a few words.

Consort Shu raised her eyes to look at Chu Shunqing, her gaze as sharp as ice: "Think carefully before you speak. My period should be ten days from now. Although you are the female physician personally appointed by the Empress, how dare you accuse me of being unclean... Do you know what crime that is?"

Her tone was chilling, and every word was filled with hostility.

Then she turned to the Emperor in a coquettish voice and cried, "Your Majesty, this female physician is clearly talking nonsense. Your Majesty, please do justice for me."

"Don't panic, my beloved consort," Duanmu Qingyu glanced at the bloodstains on her skirt and coldly ordered a eunuch, "Go and summon Imperial Physician Zhang. We'll soon find out who is right and who is wrong. My beloved consort, please calm down."

After hearing what Consort Shu and the Emperor said, Chu Shunqing was so frightened that he knelt down with a thud, trembling on the ground.

She had just witnessed firsthand the methods and temper of this Consort Shu; even the Empress had to give her some leeway.

If you really anger her, you could be punished on the spot or even lose your life. At that time, even the Empress might not be able to protect you.

Suppressing his panic, Chu Shunqing secretly cast a pleading glance at Empress Lin.

"Doctor Chu, there's no need to be afraid," Empress Lin said at the right moment, comforting him. "Just say what you think. If you're unsure, you can discuss it with the imperial physician later. It's not a big deal."

These words calmed Chu Shunqing down, and she quickly replied, "Your Highness, although I am not very knowledgeable, I can still distinguish menstrual problems. It is indeed my period. If you really don't believe me, you can ask the imperial physician to come and examine me again."

Consort Shu's eyes flickered, and she slowly sat down on the chair next to her.

"Then tell me, why is my period coming early?" Consort Shu asked coldly.

"It's due to menstrual irregularities," Chu Shunqing replied, bowing slightly.

"That's not right," Green Bridge suddenly interjected. "Your Majesty's periods have always been very regular. How come they've become irregular after only a few days in the palace? Since you're the imperial physician, tell me what's going on?"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall turned to look at Chu Shunqing.

Her cheeks flushed red, and she could only whisper, "This humble woman...does not know."

"Useless!" Consort Shu narrowed her eyes. "You know nothing about this and that, what use are you? Even the Empress was deceived by you, allowing such a mediocre person like you to become a female physician. Your Majesty, please investigate carefully. There must be some forbidden substance that caused my period to start early."

Chu Shunqing's lips trembled, his face turned deathly pale, and his fingertips gripped the handrail tightly... The words Consort Shu used to scold him were exactly the same as in his previous life.

She didn't dare to look up and argue.

The concubines were momentarily flustered, whispering amongst themselves.

"Investigate, investigate," Duanmu Qingyu said with a stern face, his expression as cold as a piece of jade. "Thoroughly investigate Consort Shu's Yukun Palace and see if there are any prohibited items. Also, no one here is allowed to leave. Investigate them all for me."

When he said this, he did not speak harshly or sternly; instead, his words were slow and deliberate, yet they carried an undeniable air of authority.

Upon hearing this, Jingxi immediately withdrew.

All the concubines lowered their heads, remaining silent as if trembling in fear.

No one dared to discuss it in private anymore.

They were afraid of being suspected of framing Consort Shu.

Half an hour later, the eunuch who went to check Yu Kun Palace returned and reported that there were no contraband items.

After a short while, the concubines and the artifacts on site were checked, and nothing was found to be improper.

"What exactly happened?" Consort Shu asked through gritted teeth, unwilling to accept it.

Consort Shu's sharp gaze swept over every concubine in the hall like a knife.

Everyone lowered their heads in silence, and no one dared to respond to her.

Consort Shu wanted to speak again...

"Ah..." Consort Shu couldn't help but groan as soon as she opened her mouth.

A series of sharp pains began to churn in her stomach, as if something was churning inside. Her face turned pale, cold sweat beaded on her forehead, and she felt completely exhausted. She felt a surge of heat below and looked down to see a large patch of blood spreading under her skirt.

The concubines' expressions changed instantly; even a fool could see that this wasn't menstruation, but rather severe postpartum hemorrhage...