The news of Emperor Jing's assassination reached the Imperial Palace, throwing it into chaos.
Noble Consort An forced herself to remain calm, steadied the concubines, and sent the Imperial Army to gather more information.
The next news reported was that Consort Jing had shielded Emperor Jing from a sword, but the child could not be saved.
It was said to be a fully formed male fetus.
Consort Jing was bleeding heavily, and her condition was critical.
Although Consort Jing had been at odds with her since entering the palace, she had never wished for her death.
"Send everyone from the Imperial Hospital over," Noble Consort An calmly ordered.
In the middle of the night, Emperor Jing and his party returned to the palace.
Consort Jing could not be saved from the heavy bleeding.
In less than a day, Emperor Jing seemed to have aged several years.
Noble Consort An went to bring Emperor Jing some soup, and he buried his head in her arms, weeping bitterly.
