Chapter 183 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Bai Ruiji 10

She became a concubine after serving him for only half a year, and her family also benefited by being promoted to a higher social class. It's hard not to be jealous.

"Mi Pin, please sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Bai Ruiji sat back down.

"This is a joyous occasion, but if one is pregnant, why would one have abdominal pain?" the Empress asked, puzzled.

Bai Ruiji explained with a smile, "The imperial physician said that I was pregnant for just over a month. My body is cold, while the fetus is hot. I only experienced abdominal pain because of some kind of impact."

"Consort Mi, this is your first pregnancy, so you need to be extra careful. I will send more people to serve you."

"Just tell me what you need or want. Ten months of pregnancy is hard work, but it's also a blessing."

The Empress is not so wary of Bai Ruiji now. The Bai family has been elevated to a higher status, and both Bai Ruiji and Consort Xian are now consorts. Bai Ruiji is also pregnant with the Emperor's child.

Regardless of what happened before, Bai Ruiji will never again acknowledge Xianpin as her master.

Moreover, since Bai Ruiji entered the harem, she has never had any intimate contact with Consort Xian. She has always respected Consort Xian. Although she is too beautiful and favored, she is still a dutiful person.

Even if she were promoted to the Manchu Plain Yellow Banner, she would still be a bondservant, and since there were no high-ranking officials in her family, she posed little threat.

So what if she gave birth to a son? She already has a legitimate son, Yonglian.

"Yes," Bai Ruiji replied meekly.

"Consort Mi's pregnancy is quite auspicious. If it's a prince, he will be the Emperor's first son after his ascension to the throne." Consort Jia gently waved her fan, offering words of congratulations, but her eyes held a hint of ruthlessness.

"Whether it's a prince or a princess, I love them all. No matter if he's a noble son or not, he's still my child." Bai Ruiji looked completely content with having a son.

Consort Chun chimed in, "Yes, that's how all mothers are. In their own eyes, their own children are the best."

The Empress smiled and said, "I also have some good news to share with everyone, Lianxin."

"This servant is here." Lianxin knelt before the Empress.

Empress: "Of all the maids in the palace, I love Lianxin the most. The Emperor said that he would marry Lianxin to Wang Qin, the deputy chief eunuch of the Yangxin Hall, and the wedding would be after the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"Your Majesty, this servant does not wish to marry," Lianxin pleaded, her eyes filled with tears.

"I know you are loyal, which is why I hope you marry well. I will give you double the dowry."

"Your Majesty the Empress..."

"Lianxin," the Empress interrupted Lianxin's plea, "Wang Qin has long favored you. This marriage is a wonderful match that you could only dream of. You must not let down the Emperor's affection for you."

Lianxin wanted to cry and beg, but Sulian helped her up and said, "Her Majesty the Empress is so kind that Lianxin is too happy to speak. This servant will take her away first."

The seated concubines, some indifferent and others showing sympathy, none of them spoke up to help.

If the Emperor and Empress have both agreed, then even if they speak up, it won't change anything, so it's best to ignore them.

Consort Jia straightened up and flattered, "Her Majesty the Empress is truly kind and compassionate."

Consort Hui gave a fake smile and said against her conscience, "Yes, Wang Qin is a favorite of the Emperor, and this marriage is a good match for Lianxin."

Bai Ruiji looked up at Consort Hui, who was beautiful and charming, her smile captivating.

But this time, her forced smile was ugly and fake, showing that she didn't think it was a good match either.

Hearing their praise, the Empress's guilty conscience eased considerably. She sighed and changed the subject, saying, "The most important thing now is the imperial fetus in Consort Mi's womb."