Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable-Chapter 920 - 831: Unwilling to Be a Slave 51

The Empress Dowager had an accident, causing an uproar in the harem. As soon as this happened, both the Empress and the Emperor were alarmed. Undoubtedly, as the Empress Dowager’s son and daughter-in-law, they had to be the first to visit the Empress Dowager’s palace, whether for political reasons or as part of their familial duty.

As for Jing Jieyu, who was also injured, the Emperor and Empress could only hastily assign two Imperial Physicians skilled in gynecology to care for her. The two headed straight for Furong Palace, where the Empress Dowager still lay unconscious and had yet to awaken. The Imperial Physicians were bustling inside and out, with the Dean, Hospital Director, and other officials all mobilized.

Upon seeing the Emperor and Empress arrive, a crowd hurriedly came forward to pay their respects. The Emperor and Empress, anxious at heart, casually waved them off and rushed to check on the still-unconscious Empress Dowager.

The Emperor looked at the unconscious Empress Dowager with a somber expression. He was not her biological son, and now that she had such an accident, it was inevitable that there would be rumors about his unworthiness as a son.

Although no one dared to say such things openly, there would always be those willing to speculate maliciously in private. The Emperor, who aspired to be an honorable ruler renowned throughout history, was particularly perturbed by any scandal that might taint his reputation.

Upon learning of the Empress Dowager’s accident during the performance, the Emperor had immediately sent his Chief Eunuch, Song Lin, to thoroughly investigate the incident. At this moment, Song Lin was outside, busily coordinating investigations into the matter.

The Emperor waited for half an hour before the Dean of the Imperial Hospital came to report. The Empress Dowager’s right arm had sustained severe injuries, with all the bones forcibly broken. Even if healed, it would remain weak, making simple tasks like holding a cup difficult.

The Emperor sighed in relief. Although the Empress Dowager was injured, he was relieved that it wasn’t the worst-case scenario he dreaded. Although she had lost the use of an arm, as an Empress Dowager who enjoyed a life of ease, she could simply have others assist with daily tasks like drinking water. After all, she still had her left hand.

More at ease, the Emperor dismissed the reporting Imperial Physician, instructing them to continue treating the Empress Dowager diligently. Meanwhile, the Empress approached and reminded him, "Emperor, I briefly questioned the nobility who were in the pavilion and the servants attending from a distance at the time.

They said that during the performance, a swarm of bees suddenly appeared and attacked the crowd. Because the Empress Dowager dislikes servants attending closely, the servants who noticed the danger couldn’t reach her in time to protect her.

However, Jing Jieyu, who was nearby with her attendants serving the Dragon Embryo, decisively instructed them to shield the Empress Dowager. Amidst the chaos, the Empress Dowager retreated to the pavilion’s railing to avoid the bees, then somehow fell beneath the railing.

Jing Jieyu, who managed to reach the Empress Dowager just in time to avoid the bees, grabbed one of her hands and prevented her from falling off the pavilion. Had it not been for Jing Jieyu’s intervention, who knows what might have happened to the Empress Dowager this time!

Unfortunately, Jing Jieyu lost her unborn child while saving the Empress Dowager and fell unconscious herself. We still don’t know how she is doing. Emperor, I will stay here with the Empress Dowager, and you should go check on Jing Jieyu.

She lost her child abruptly in such circumstances, and who knows if there will be any aftereffects on her health. Your visit could at least provide some comfort to Jing Jieyu."

Although worried about the impact on his reputation due to the Empress Dowager’s accident, the Emperor was also concerned about Jing Jieyu. Primarily, Jing Jieyu’s efforts to help save the Empress Dowager had prevented a more tragic incident, which was extremely beneficial to the Emperor’s reputation.

Moreover, Jing Jieyu had lost her child. Even though the Emperor felt no affection for Jing Jieyu, suddenly losing a companion—even a pet—would inevitably cause worry. Much less for a thoughtful, living person.

However, since the Empress Dowager was involved in an accident, as a non-blood-related emperor, he couldn’t leave her side in filial duty. Now, the Empress’ words offered him an appropriate excuse to leave and check on Jing Jieyu.

Feeling touched, the Emperor held the Empress’s hand and sighed, patting her gently, "Having such an understanding Empress as Zitong is a blessing for me."

The Empress responded with a gentle smile, returning the Emperor’s grip, "It is my duty to share the Emperor’s burdens and solve difficulties; there’s no need to thank me."

After reassuring the considerate Empress with a few words, the Emperor left the Empress Dowager’s Furong Palace. However, upon leaving, he didn’t immediately visit Jing Jieyu. Instead, he called his Chief Eunuch, Song Lin, over, "What on earth happened? Have you clarified the investigation details?"

Amid this incident, as a trusted confidant of the Emperor and the chief eunuch in charge of harem affairs, Song Lin also felt anxious. He was responsible for the significant and minor matters of the harem, and it was entirely possible that he would be punished if the Emperor became displeased. Panic and unease filled Song Lin’s heart.

Aware of the Emperor’s urgency for answers, Song Lin had driven his team of eunuchs hard, speeding up their efforts. Finally, they had managed to piece together the incident with the utmost speed, giving him something to report when the Emperor inquired.

At the Emperor’s query, Song Lin immediately approached and bowed, "Your Majesty, the investigation has concluded. The incident began due to too many fresh flowers being arranged on the pavilion at the theater stage.

Unexpectedly, this area is not far from where the late Emperor planned a zoo, which was later demolished under Your Majesty’s order and left as an area with flowers, trees, and grassland.

No one had frequented that place for years, leading to some negligence by the palace maids and eunuchs responsible for cleaning it. They only cleared the walking paths, leaving deeper areas unattended.

As no one disturbed the area for ages, several large beehives formed within the overgrown parts of the garden. Bees from these hives were attracted by the floral aroma at the theater stage. But the large crowd attending the performance startled them, causing the bees to attack indiscriminately.

The Empress Dowager always disliked having servants attend closely, and surrounded by elder noblewomen, everyone was in such chaos under the bee attack that they couldn’t protect her. The servants escorted outside by the Empress Dowager couldn’t reach her in time.

Fortunately, during this commotion, Lady Jing Jieyu, accompanied by palace maids and a nanny tending to the Dragon Embryo due to her pregnancy, promptly sent her servants to shield the Empress Dowager."