Queen Zhao Gui uttered an "Oh" and said: "Back in the Great Jin Nation, I heard that Concubine Xue was most skilled in medicine mastery, which is why she gained Empress Dowager Mo's trust. Turns out I was mistaken. I always thought Concubine Xue, my younger sister, had exceptional skills in medicine mastery; otherwise, how is it that while none of the concubines in the Imperial Harem are conceiving, you alone managed to get pregnant?"
As soon as these words fell, some perceptive concubines revealed startled expressions and slowly began to piece things together. Helan Qi also raised his head and slowly cast his gaze toward Concubine Xue.
Though Helan Qi might be dim-witted, he wasn't a fool. He spent each day tirelessly visiting the palaces and sowing seeds, yet only one bore fruit. Anyone would grow suspicious in such circumstances. Now, with Queen Zhao Gui voicing these thoughts, he instantly realized the full picture.
