The Princess of Jin was also stunned by this sudden incident and stared fixedly at Concubine Song's abdomen.
Fortunately, everyone's attention was on Concubine Song at the moment, and no one noticed her expression.
The mansion doctor rushed over soon. Just as he was about to pay his respects, the Prince of Jin said, "No need for formalities. Hurry up and see what's wrong with the concubine."
"Yes." The doctor quickly went to feel Concubine Song's pulse.
"Your Highness, please forgive me. The concubine... has had a miscarriage..."
Hearing this, Concubine Song rolled her eyes and was about to faint. The Prince of Jin quickly stepped forward and caught her.
Concubine Song fell into the Prince of Jin's arms, her eyes filled with tears and her breath weak.
"Your Highness..."
The Prince of Jin was also heart - broken. He comforted her, "You're still young. You'll have children in the future."
Concubine Song leaned back weakly, and two lines of clear tears slid down her cheeks.
"Investigate! The concubine was fine just now. How could she have a sudden miscarriage?!"
Concubine Song's maid quickly knelt down. "Reporting to Your Highness, my mistress was fine when she went out. She just drank some fruit tea and ate some of the things on the table."
Concubine Song also opened her eyes. "I don't know where I've offended the Princess, but she can't even tolerate me and my child..."
Her words were so sad that those who heard them were heart - broken.
The Princess of Jin's face changed slightly. "Concubine Song, I've never treated you harshly over the years. I even kindly changed the fruit tea for you. It's fine if you're ungrateful, but now you're trying to frame me. What's your crime?"
"Alright," the Prince of Jin frowned imperceptibly. "The concubine just lost her child. Princess, don't argue with her."
"Doctor, check that fruit tea."
"Your Highness!" The Princess of Jin stared at him in disbelief.
The Prince was so partial to Concubine Song that he was embarrassing her in front of so many outsiders!
The doctor examined the fruit tea. "Reporting to Your Highness, a large amount of safflower has been added to this tea. If a pregnant woman drinks it, she will surely miscarry!"
The head of the Song family was the first to speak. He said righteously, "Your Highness, the concubine had a miscarriage a few years ago because of someone's secret plot. It seems that the same person is doing it again. Please investigate clearly, Your Highness. The culprit must not be let off!"
When the head of the Song family said this, the Prince of Jin immediately remembered what had happened that year.
That year, Concubine Song was already four months pregnant, and the fetus was stable. The doctor said it was likely to be a male fetus. But then she was hit by a crazy horse while saving him and had a miscarriage...
He had someone investigate that year but found no results. He could only conclude it as an accident. The head of the Song family's mention of the old matter made him recall many doubts from that year.
"Your Highness..." Concubine Song grabbed the Prince of Jin's hand as if it were her last straw. "I've been pregnant twice, but I couldn't keep my children... If it were just my bad luck, that would be fine. But my child was murdered and couldn't come into this world..."
"Please, Your Highness, seek justice for me and my child..."
The Prince of Jin already felt guilty towards Concubine Song. Hearing this, he held her hand back even more tenderly. "Don't worry. I will surely seek justice for you and your child."
He hadn't been able to find out the truth that year. This time, he would definitely seek justice for her!
The Princess of Jin was also shocked. What did the Song family mean by bringing up that old matter at this time?!
Had they found evidence?
The head of the Gu family glanced at his daughter, who was trying to appear calm, and slowly said, "Head of the Song family, you're wrong. That matter was already closed that year. It was just an accident. You didn't say anything then, but now you're raising doubts. What's your intention?"
The head of the Song family snorted. "If it was an accident once, could it be an accident twice?"
"Stop arguing!" The Prince of Jin was feeling sad. One of these two men was his father - in - law, and the other was the second uncle of his beloved concubine. Their argument made him annoyed. Moreover, he did feel guilty towards Concubine Song about that matter.
He looked at the Princess, his tone a bit impatient. "How could there be safflower in the tea?!"
The Princess of Jin's heart skipped a beat under his cold gaze. "Hurry up and investigate! I'd like to see who dares to play tricks under my nose!"
Not long after, someone came to report. "Your Highness, the kitchen maid Cui'er committed suicide. A packet of unused safflower was found in her room."
As the reporter said this, he took out a paper packet.
"And according to those who were familiar with Cui'er, she had a sister named Caihuan who worked as a rough - servant in the Princess's courtyard. And last night, Cui'er did go to see Caihuan."
Suddenly, all eyes were on the Princess of Jin.
Cold sweat broke out on the back of the Princess of Jin. It was true that Caihuan was from her courtyard, but she only knew of her existence and didn't really know her.
By this point, she realized that she had been framed.
The one who framed her could only be...
The Princess of Jin looked at Concubine Song, who was lying in the Prince of Jin's arms, her face full of tears and in great pain. Concubine Song happened to look over too. Their eyes met, and the Princess of Jin saw the intense hatred and a flash of triumph in her eyes.
Sure enough, she was a slut!
She hadn't even done anything to her, but she had bitten back first.
Sure enough, the biting dogs don't bark!
The Princess of Jin defended herself. "This is slander! Even if Caihuan is from my courtyard, why would I harm Concubine Song?"
As she said this, she looked at the Prince of Jin. "Your Highness, I've managed the mansion for you for so many years. You know what kind of person I am best. Will Your Highness suspect me just because of a mere maid?"
The Princess of Jin's good reputation over the years was obvious to all. When she said this, some people immediately expressed their belief in her.
Seeing that the situation was turning around, the head of the Song family quietly glanced at Concubine Song. After receiving her look, he snorted. "I can't believe that a kitchen maid would dare to harm the concubine and the Prince's child. We'll know the truth after interrogating Caihuan."
The doctor, after examining the safflower, also knelt down and said, "Your Highness, this safflower is of the highest quality in terms of appearance, color, and smell. The concubine was already in poor health. It took a long time for her to recuperate. After consuming this safflower, she may... never be able to conceive again..."
Hearing this, the Prince of Jin angrily said, "Send Caihuan to the torture chamber for interrogation. You must get something out of her for me!"
The Princess of Jin's face turned pale. The Prince really suspected her.
"Your Highness..."
The Prince of Jin waved his hand. "Wait for Caihuan's confession. If the Princess is really innocent, I will surely clear your name."
What made the Princess of Jin even more heart - chilled than the interrogation of Caihuan was that the Prince no longer trusted her as he used to.
But since the words had been said, if she said anything more, she might be suspected of being guilty.
Soon, Caihuan's confession was brought up.
"Caihuan said that because she had a personal grudge against Concubine Song and didn't want to see her give birth to a child that would threaten the Princess's status, she bought the safflower and harmed Concubine Song."
"My subordinate also checked the recent purchases in the mansion and found that only the Princess's courtyard bought a small amount of safflower."
"Nonsense!" The head of the Song family sneered. "A rough - servant maid only gets a small monthly allowance. Where did she get the silver to buy such high - quality safflower?"
The head of the Gu family was not to be outdone. "What do you mean, Head of the Song family? Do you know what the crime is for framing the Princess?"
"Enough!"