Chapter 397 - 134 Exorcism_5
Without sons, at this time, even in an ordinary household, the lack for a woman is fatal, let alone in a place like the imperial palace. Without a son, one has less bargaining power; for oneself, it means more danger.
"Father has already been looking for suitable daughters from distant relatives of the Ji family," Lady Chen Ji said, "If we cannot bear a son again, such imperial favor may not last long, and we’ll need to send several more daughters into the palace."
Ji Shuran frowned, "After the eldest sister has given so much, these Ji family women just blatantly divide her achievements. Can the eldest sister be willing?"
"What can she do if she’s unwilling?" Lady Chen Ji sighed, "As long as she is a daughter of the Ji family, she must consider the big picture. You and I are no different."
Ji Shuran fell silent.
In the palace, the imperial physician had seen Consort Li and prescribed her several tonics. Hong Zhu went to prepare the medicine, while Emperor Hongxiao stayed in the side hall, sitting beside Consort Li’s bed.
"Your Majesty shows pity to his concubine, summoning Chongxu Daoist Master to diagnose and save this concubine’s life again. This concubine is endlessly grateful," Consort Li said.
Because she was haggard, she did not wear makeup, but there was a sense of purity and plain beauty that came from being stripped of all affectation, and Emperor Hongxiao consoled her, "You are my woman, of course, I can’t let you be harmed."