The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 1178 - 1172: Let’s Take a Look

Chapter 1178: Chapter 1172: Let’s Take a Look

"Ah, let go of me..." Consort Zhang, with her mouth and face covered in blood from being beaten, continued to be hit by Nurse Li as the Empress did not order to stop.

Consort Zhang forcefully pushed Nurse Li away and shouted: "You can’t treat me like this, I am the most beloved Miss of the Zhang Family. Do you want to break ties with the Zhang Family?"

Seeing her still defiant, the Empress became even angrier.

She commanded Nurse Li to stop and furiously said: "Zhang Family? Hmph, you dare to mention the Zhang Family to me? I tell you, because of you, the Zhang Family is also ruined. When the time comes for a thousand cuts, rest assured, the Zhang Family will accompany you."

"You... you dare to go against the Zhang Family? Without the support of the Zhang Family, the Ducal Residence is like a bird with a broken wing."

"You still dare to threaten me? It seems you won’t cry until you see the coffin. Take her down, hand her over to the Ministry of Punishment’s Prison. I will report to the Emperor to rigorously investigate the poisoning incident."

The Ministry of Justice, once handed over, it’s no longer a family matter, plotting against the Prince, that is a matter of the state.

Only then did Consort Zhang begin to feel afraid, but the Empress was in a rage, harboring the intention to kill the entire Zhang family, how could she care about a mere Consort Zhang.

"This... might not be appropriate, we could just handle this matter discreetly," Nurse Li anxiously said.

The Empress glanced coldly and said: "I understand your concerns, Nurse, but now the Zhang Family has become lawless. If we do not take this opportunity to suppress their arrogance, they will sooner or later climb on top of my head. You don’t need to worry about this matter. I will explain it to my grandfather myself."

Nurse Li still hesitated, but since the Empress has spoken, she had nothing more to say.

She said: "Alright then, Your Majesty is wise, I will listen to you."

Nurse Li took Consort Zhang out, leaving only the Empress and King Jin in the grand hall.

The Empress slumped into the chair, the commanding aura she exhibited earlier disappeared in an instant. Now, she looked just like any ordinary woman, an ordinary mother looking at King Jin.

"My son, everything I do is for you. I hope you don’t think I’m too cruel like them."

King Jin walked up to the Empress and whispered: "Mother, Xiaoran understands."

"Good, as long as you understand," the Empress quickly regained her spirits and said to King Jin: "There’s one more thing, I hope you also won’t think too much of it."

"What is it?"

Speaking of this matter, the Empress felt reluctant, but she had to face it.

She said: "Mother knows you might not be happy hearing you might be infertile. But if we are ill, we need to be treated, right? While the Imperial Physician is present, let us have Imperial Physician Cui take a look. Even if there’s an actual illness, Mother guarantees he wouldn’t dare to speak carelessly."

"I... I am really not ill," King Jin said somewhat agitatedly.

"Alright, Mother knows you’re not ill. Consider it just a check for well-being, let Imperial Physician Cui take a look."

"No, if he checks, how can I face people?"

In that era, infertility was typically a matter concerning women. If a man couldn’t reproduce, he’d be better off dead.

The Empress’s heart ached, and she hurriedly said: "We won’t check for infertility, let’s just check for well-being. Today is a good opportunity, everyone’s attention is on Consort Zhang scheming against the heir, they won’t suspect you."

King Jin, still agitatedly, seeing the Empress insisting, could only agree.

"Fine, let him come in and check."