Xiang Long Wei then turned to Imperial Physician Chen. "What does Imperial Physician Chen think of this matter?"
"Your Majesty, this subject is incompetent in such cases. I do not specialize in gynecology and... I am unsure how to proceed," Imperial Physician Chen answered respectfully.
"I didn't ask whether you specialize in it," Xiang Long Wei snapped, his tone growing cold. "Zhen is asking: since she has already contracted the plague, doesn't that mean the child in her womb is also likely infected?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. That is very likely," Imperial Physician Chen replied carefully.
"Then, if the child is removed from Yang Cairen's womb... what should be done with it?" Xiang Long Wei asked, his voice devoid of emotion.
"Your Majesty, the child can be buried," Imperial Physician Chen replied cautiously. "As long as no one tampers with the infected body or uses it for unorthodox purposes, nothing serious should happen."
