Chapter 216 The Legend of Zhen Huan, Guarjia Wenyuan 15

The Fourth Prince was still being cared for at the Yuanmingyuan Garden, but because of Princess Longyue's birthday, he was seen by the Emperor while loitering outside the Suiyu Pavilion.

The Emperor allowed him to visit the palace occasionally, but did not allow him to move back to the palace, so the Empress did not poison the Fourth Prince.

Without the Empress's obstruction, Zhen Huan was able to return to the palace sooner. She was more than two months pregnant, but thanks to Wen Shichu and her concealment, everyone thought she was only a little over a month pregnant.

Because she was a deposed concubine returning to the palace, and had no means of covering up her actions, Consort Wan's return was very low-key, and the other concubines did not greet her together.

Guarjia Wenyuan revealed her two-month pregnancy the day before Zhen Huan returned to the palace; this was a deliberate arrangement.

However, they were twins, naturally because they had no right to inheritance, to prevent the two sons from fighting over the inheritance.

They were also afraid that the emperor would treat Xiangruizi better and would want him to ascend the throne, which would make their eldest son feel disappointed and sad.

Although she possesses magic, she doesn't particularly like using those suggestive, controlling spells on her children.

Of course, Zhen Huan's children will not be twins, but only twin daughters.

As for why they can control the gender of children, it's naturally because they have a good relationship with the Quick Transmigration Bureau and the Underworld!

Jingren Palace —

The Empress wore a pink peony hairpin personally made by Consort Wan, which enhanced her beauty. She smiled and said:

"Now that Consort Wan is back, Consort Duan, you should take Princess Longyue to visit Consort Wan's palace more often, after all, Consort Wan is Longyue's birth mother."

“After Consort Wan gives birth, Princess Longyue should also be sent back to Yongshou Palace. No matter how close you are as her foster mother, you can’t compare to her biological mother.”

"Your Majesty, I obey."

Consort Duan rose and responded with a gentle smile. If it weren't for the many wrinkles on the handkerchief in her hand, one would really think that her heart was as calm as her appearance.

"Sit down." The Empress looked at an empty seat and asked with a puzzled expression, "By the way, where is Consort Ning? Why didn't she come today?"

Consort An replied, "Your Majesty, Consort Ning said she was not feeling well this morning, so she was unable to pay her respects to the Empress."

"Since she is not feeling well, let the imperial physician take good care of her."

The Empress looked at Consort Wan and Guarjia Wenyuan and gently instructed them, "Consort Jin and Consort Wan are pregnant, so they should take good care of themselves. They should rest more and move around less. If possible, they can skip the formalities."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The two bowed in gratitude.

The Empress smiled and said, "Speaking of which, you two are quite destined for each other. Back when you were pregnant with Longyue and Hongxi, the months were less than a month apart, and now this pregnancy is also approaching."

Guarjia Wenyuan smiled charmingly, "Yes, Your Majesty, I also think it's quite a coincidence. But back then, it was Consort Wan's pregnancy that was more advanced, and now it's my pregnancy that's more advanced. It's truly a matter of fate."

"Not only that, Longyue also likes her younger brother Hongxi very much. She almost pesters me every day to go to Chuxiu Palace to see him. However, I am afraid of bothering Consort Jin, so I only allow her once in a while."

Consort Duan lowered her eyes and smiled, her expression gentle and peaceful, her tone doting, and there was also a hint of possessiveness towards Princess Longyue.

She was subtly showing Consort Wan her intimacy with Princess Longyue. The reason she didn't stop Consort Wan from entering the palace was because she knew she couldn't.

As the Empress Dowager's adopted daughter, she was very familiar with the Emperor's temperament. She knew that the more she tried to stop him, the more he would value Consort Wan's return to the palace. Fearing that it would backfire, she temporarily gave up.

However, this does not mean that she will let Princess Longyue return to Consort Wan's side. The Empress and Consort Wan may agree, but the Emperor may not.

After all, the Emperor felt guilty towards her, and the Empress was not the only one who could take advantage of the late Empress Chun Yuan.