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Chapter 26 - Chapter 26: Unraveling the Deception

In the shadows that clung to the gilded corridors of the imperial court, Cheng, the vigilant Imperial Vanguard, found himself on a quest to unravel a dark truth. His instincts, sharp as the blades he once wielded on the battlefield, led him to a troubling realization—a potential abortion medicine threatening Mei Ling's ability to conceive.

Through discreet inquiries and conversations that danced around the edges of courtly decorum, Cheng began to piece together fragments of information. The whispers that reached his ears, like ethereal tendrils, hinted at a clandestine scheme designed to rob Mei Ling of the potential to bear the emperor's child.

With a resolute determination, Cheng delved deeper into the underworld of palace intrigue. Contacts within the palace walls, from eunuchs to servants, shared fragments of information that painted a mosaic of deception. The existence of a mysterious medicine being administered to Mei Ling became a thread that, once pulled, promised to unravel the intricate tapestry of courtly schemes.

As Cheng uncovered the clues, his sense of duty and loyalty to Mei Ling propelled him forward. The revelation of a potential abortion medicine added urgency to his quest for truth. The gilded corridors, where shadows whispered secrets, awaited Cheng's diligent pursuit, holding the promise of revelations that could alter the fate of those entwined within the complex dynamics of ancient China's majestic imperial court.