Upon hearing Wen Chuyun’s accusation, the imperial physician immediately retorted, "Imperial Concubine Wen, I am unfailingly loyal to the Emperor and have never been bribed. You cannot slander me simply because you are unwilling to accept the facts."
Seeing this, Noble Consort Zhao coughed lightly at the opportune moment to play the mediator. A gentle smile hung on her face, yet her words were sharp as needles. "Sister Wen, those are heavy words. The physician is only performing his duties by examining you, and it is for the sake of your own well-being. Physician, in your professional opinion, will the toxins in her body affect the Emperor?"
The physician replied respectfully, "In response to Noble Consort Zhao, yes, it will. When a man and woman share intimacy, their yin and yang energies are exchanged. If one party harbors excessive cold energy, it will invade the other, which is highly likely to affect their ability to conceive an imperial heir."
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