Three Little Black Eggs (2)

"Where's the medicine?" The Saintess stretched out her hand to the holy envoy.

"Do you have to disguise her pulse so well? He's not a doctor," the holy envoy muttered and poured a bottle of black pills into the Saintess's palm. "The effect is ten days. After ten days, the pregnancy pulse will be gone."

The Saintess swallowed the pill without another word.

"You can leave," the Saintess said.

The holy envoy said, "The wedding is tomorrow. I'll stay and serve you."

The Saintess put on another pair of white jade pins and said, "Just serve her. Others won't suspect anything if you're by her side."

"…Yes." The Holy Envoy went to Yu Wan's room as she was told.

The Saintess picked up the comb and combed her delicate bangs. Then, she smiled in satisfaction and stood up to leave the temple.

…

In the east courtyard of the city, the three little munchkins sat on the threshold and looked in both directions.