The news of Concubine Xi's pregnancy spread through the harem like wildfire.
The eunuchs rushed to Changle Palace to deliver the joyous news, knowing they would surely be handsomely rewarded.
The task fell to Eunuch Qin, who was clever enough not to hurry but to wait until the Imperial Hospital's top obstetrician, Doctor Zeng, had checked Concubine Xi's pulse and completed the diagnosis, before taking Doctor Zeng and Gong Mei to Changle Palace—since the Empress Dowager cared about the imperial heirs, he brought someone along to answer any questions as he lacked medical knowledge.
Regarding Concubine Xi's diet and daily activities, Gong Mei, who knew them, was also brought along.
Coincidentally, Changle Palace had a visitor.
