The royal selection criteria have remained unchanged for millennia; one must trust the royal family's capabilities.

After hearing Wen Yu's words, Jin Xiangling couldn't help but tap the table.

Indeed, according to the description, there is a high probability that Consort Jin is pregnant.

"What's going on with Consort Jin?"

Wen Yu shook her head, "Jingren Palace is as usual, neither inviting the imperial physician nor taking any extra precautions."

Jin Xiangling laughed, "That's perfect, let's lend a hand to Consort Jin. She's young and probably inexperienced," and doesn't know anything about her pregnancy.

"What about the others? Apart from Consort Jin, Consort Hui and that Consort Niohuru, have they made any moves?" Jin Xiangling felt that it would be best if good things came in pairs, leaving no chance for Fucha Jin Yi.

Wen Yu confirmed that there was indeed no movement. Apart from Consort Jin, everyone else was eating and drinking as usual, and it didn't affect their daily lives at all.

Jin Xiangling sighed, "What a waste."

The money I'm giving away is pure silver; all those medicinal herbs would take years to recoup their cost in the palace.

Based on the annual allowances of the imperial concubines, Jin Xiangling couldn't even support herself, let alone the connections she had to cultivate throughout Qixiang Palace and the people she had built up. Fortunately, the Jin family had some influence in the Imperial Household Department, and they would send her silver notes every now and then to help her out.

While mentally grumbling about all this, Jin Xiangling waved to Wen Yu.

She called the person aside and lowered her head, then told them her plan.

"...Remember, this matter must not involve our Qixiang Palace."

Let them fight amongst themselves. Consort Hui is young and hot-tempered; she's not one to tolerate others.

Consort Jin was favored, but she was not a pushover.

"Wen Yu, make proper arrangements. The day after tomorrow is the day for paying respects to the Empress. Her Majesty is renowned for her virtue and will certainly not disappoint us."

Jin Xiangling finished speaking with a somber expression, mainly wanting to take this opportunity to vent her anger.

Oh!

What a wise and virtuous person she is! In the past few months, Jin Xiangling has truly experienced Fucha Jinyi's reputation for virtue. All the incidents at Qixiang Palace, big or small, are aimed at Jin Xiangling's pregnancy.

If it weren't for the Jin family's abilities to protect Jin Xiangling, she might not have even made it to six months and would have miscarried prematurely.

However, all of that happened before. When Consort Jin of the Niohuru clan was revealed to be pregnant, Jin Xiangling did not believe that Fucha Jin Yi would continue to target her.