It immediately caused an uproar, because ever since Eunuch Zhao announced the news, it had become known to all the concubines that Xian Guifei, De Fei and Duan Guifei protected their children like precious eggs, so how had they managed to fall ill? In the eyes of the palace concubines and servants, there was only one answer—they had caught the plague.
Some concubines couldn't help but rejoice when they heard the news. After all, if the First Prince died, the emperor would have no son. Any concubine who could give birth to a prince would be considered incredibly lucky and would instantly rise in rank.
It was especially so for Qing Cairen, whose face was filled with an evil smile. What you said is true, right? That bitch's son has caught the plague, Qing Cairen said, questioning her maid.
The maid couldn't help but tremble.
