Chapter 343 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace Gao Xiyue 33

"Consort Ling's morning sickness has improved, but the fetus is a bit too active. Every time we talk, it moves several times."

Consort Mei spoke with disdain, but her eyes were gentle as she looked at Consort Ling's belly. The baby's vitality meant it was healthy, and she was quite happy that Consort Ling was pregnant again.

Although Jingwan lived in Yonghe Palace and Chengqian Palace alternately after she grew up, she always felt somewhat guilty and ashamed.

After all, Consort Ling's rank was high enough to support Jingwan, but she was still given the responsibility of raising her according to the agreement.

Consort Ling glanced at Consort Mei and smiled gently, "She's only lively occasionally; most of the time she's very quiet."

"His Majesty said that you two will be promoted in a while. However, the Empress is currently ill and it is inconvenient to hold the investiture ceremony."

Consort Ling nodded, her tone respectful, and said, "It doesn't matter whether she's promoted sooner or later; the Empress's health is more important."

Consort Shu frowned, somewhat puzzled. "The imperial physician said that Her Majesty the Empress is suffering from a heart ailment. I wonder what could be causing Her Majesty such worry."

"How could we possibly know about the Empress's affairs?" Consort Mei covered her face with her fan and quickly changed the subject.

She vaguely knew the reason for her heartache. Not only her, but all the other concubines in the palace, except for Consort Shu who only cared about the emperor and not about trivial matters, knew something about it.

After all, when the Sixth Prince's incident happened, they had all privately inquired about the news with the Imperial Observatory.

Although neither of them had the chance to have their own children, Consort Mei did not feel any sympathy for the other.

The main reason is that she is a princess of the Fucha family, the high and mighty Empress. How could she possibly sympathize with her?

"Oh, you guys had a get-together and didn't invite me!" Consort Zhe strolled over slowly, looking at Gao Xiyue with the eyes of someone looking at a heartbreaker.

If you don't invite me to a party, am I still your favorite girlfriend?

Gao Xiyue twitched her lips and explained helplessly and speechlessly, "It was a coincidence."

Consort Zhe was immediately pleased with the explanation. She looked at the people who were bowing and said quickly, "Please rise, Consort Shu and Consort Ling. You are pregnant, so there is no need for such formalities."

Consort Zhe originally wanted to continue saying that they were not as good as Consort Mei in this respect, but she suddenly remembered that Consort Mei had lost her pregnancy, so she swallowed her words.

Fortunately, she reacted quickly, otherwise she would have offended someone.

There were only two women in the harem with higher ranks than her, and she had a son and a daughter, so her position was secure, and she began to let herself go.

Consort Zhe asked curiously, "What are you all talking about?"

Gao Xiyue explained, "Consort Shu wanted to learn from others and understand some things about raising children."

Consort Zhe's eyes lit up. "Is that so? I have experience with this. Let me tell you!"

Consort Shu pleaded softly, "Then please, Consort Zhe, teach me."

"Okay, I'll explain it to you... First, do this and that... then do that and that..."

Consort Mei and Consort Ling, who had initially wanted to listen, gradually became stunned. Was this some kind of experience in raising children? What kind of child was just for playing with?

What? The child is crying. Don't worry about him. He'll be fine in a bit.

She quickly looked at Consort Shu, who was listening attentively and seemed to be learning. No... this is not something you can learn!

Consort Mei quickly pulled Consort Shu to her feet, saying, "Your Highness, Consort Zhe, I suddenly remembered that I have something to do, so I'll take my leave now."

Consort Mei carefully escorted Consort Shu away, while Consort Ling curtsied and followed closely behind, supported by a palace maid.

Consort Zhe looked at their retreating figures with a lingering sense of satisfaction. "No... they're just leaving like that? I haven't finished speaking yet!"