This makes no sense. Imperial Noble Consort Shu is carrying an imperial heir. If she wanted to prevent sabotage, keeping it quiet is understandable; but if even the Emperor does not know, then this pregnancy is deeply suspicious.
Li Lianhua pondered for a moment, then turned to Xuanyuan Xiao with a probing tone: "Lord Xuanyuan, the Emperor ordered Lord Fang and me to prove the contents of the letter. The only entry points we have right now are the mole within the Imperial City Bureau and Imperial Noble Consort Shu. Since the matter of the Imperial City Bureau is not my place to interfere with, Imperial Noble Consort Shu..."
Li Lianhua deliberately paused here, his gaze falling on Xuanyuan Xiao as if waiting for his answer.
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