Concubine Qian said this to deliberately anger Concubine Shu. Concubine Shu also knew that during the time when she was under house arrest, the emperor always went to Bixiao Palace.

All the grievances from her confinement were brought to the surface, and as expected, she attacked Concubine Qian: "You little bitches, you think you can climb over my head just because you've been favored? Dream on! I'm giving you a piece of advice: if you anger me, you'll have to bear the consequences!"

Concubine Qian was not afraid at all, and she held her head high and looked at Concubine Shu.

However, Lady Dong, who was kneeling on the ground, was shaking even more violently, and her face turned pale. If she hadn't been supported by the palace maid, she would have fainted.

The others, hampered by Concubine Shu's authority, did not dare to step forward. Concubine Lian, who was standing beside her, held her waist and shook her head. Concubine Hui behind her said, "This Concubine Shu has truly made no progress at all. It seems the Empress Dowager's efforts have been in vain."

Soon, a palace maid informed the Empress Dowager that the Imperial Noble Consort had arrived, and the farce in the garden was finally stopped.

Fu Qianyu is now eight months pregnant and is due in May this year. There have been rumors in the palace that she will be giving birth to a boy.

Compared with the Imperial Noble Consort, the Consort Shu is naturally nothing.

Fu Qianyu helped the empress dowager to sit down, and then Lingyun helped her sit in her own seat. The empress dowager first glanced at Concubine Shu, and then her eyes fell on Concubine Dong who was not far away at the back.

Lady Dong was still trapped in the fear that Concubine Shu had just brought her. When she raised her eyes, she met the empress dowager's cold gaze. She couldn't hold on any longer and her eyes rolled back and she fainted.

Concubine Shu laughed disdainfully, and Concubine Qian was secretly thinking in her heart that Concubine Dong was really useless.

The Queen Mother ordered someone to help Concubine Dong to the attic to rest, and asked the palace maid to call the imperial physician. It would have been better if the imperial physician did not come, because when he came, he diagnosed that Concubine Dong was one month pregnant.

A palace maid had already taken the notes and calculated the date, and it turned out to be the time when Concubine Qian had a miscarriage and was recuperating.

However, after only two nights with the emperor, Concubine Dong was lucky enough to become pregnant with the emperor's heir. Concubine Shu was so angry that she almost bit her teeth to pieces.

Although Concubine Dong was not of high birth, the empress dowager was always happy to see the prosperity of the royal heirs. At this time, she smiled and ordered the palace servants to go to Zichen Palace to announce the good news.

A farce ended in comedy.

The Queen Mother was delighted and rewarded Lady Dong with many gifts. She also instructed Concubine Qian: "After all, you two live in the same palace. I will hand Lady Dong over to you. You will also have a share of the credit for Lady Dong's safe delivery in the future."

Concubine Qian's eyes were full of smiles: "Sister Dong and I are as close as sisters. Now that she is pregnant, I will take good care of her."

The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction: "I am relieved that you think so."

Soon, the banquet ended and Fu Qianyu escorted the empress dowager back to the palace.

"Sit down, I have something to tell you."

"yes."

Fu Xiyu's heart tightened, and she almost guessed what the Empress Dowager was going to say to her. Half a year had passed since Princess Gong passed away, and the Duke's wife had been to the palace several times.

Zhao Yuancheng once said that he would make the decision on this matter, but there has been no news in the past six months.

Now that the Empress Dowager had left him alone to talk, it was probably about Prince Gong's remarriage.

As expected, the Empress Dowager said, "Prince Gong came to the palace yesterday and told me that he wanted to make your sister his principal wife. Do you have anything to say?"

Fu Qianyu held the teacup and smiled calmly, "Prince Gong didn't mention this to me, but since he did, he must be in love with my sister. I'm happy to see them loving and harmonious."

The Queen Mother smiled slowly and said, "Prince Gong holds the military power in his hands. You are naturally happy that your sister can become Prince Gong's legal wife."

Fu Qianyu smiled slowly, "I haven't thought about these things. I am only satisfied that my sister can have a good home."

"Royal Consort, to be honest, you are my niece. I am both happy and afraid that you have been able to reach your current position step by step."

"If you are blinded by power and status in the future, do you think you will become the second Queen Mother Kangxian?"

Fu Qianyu smiled slowly and said, "Queen Dowager, you are too kind to me. I am just a woman who depends on my husband. Even if I am lucky enough to sit in your position one day, all I can do is to protect the Zhao family's kingdom for the emperor."

"Are you so sure?"

Fu Qianyu smiled slightly, her eyes firm. "I have been in the palace for such a long time, and have seen many things, big and small. I also understand that since ancient times, foreign relatives interfering in politics have never had a good end. Although I am young, I am not confused. Besides, the reason why you have been unwilling to let the Duke's Mansion send another daughter to the Prince's Mansion is because you are afraid of another person like Prince Gong's Consort."

The Queen Mother stared at Fu Qianyu for a long time before a smile slowly appeared on her lips: "So you know everything."

"If you want to survive in the harem, you must be alert and vigilant."

The Queen Mother drank her tea slowly and said with emotion, "In fact, I have always known that you will not become the second Su family, let alone the Queen Mother Kangxian. The reason why I intervened in the affairs of the palace is simply because I am somewhat unwilling to accept it."

Fu Qianyu frowned slightly but said nothing. The Queen Mother smiled faintly and continued, "When the late Emperor appointed me as Empress, it was simply because there were no other members of the Fu family's direct lineage who could be used at court, so he felt at ease. Later, I wanted to build up my power, but in the end, I discovered that although the late Emperor was violent and lustful, his judgment of people was truly cruel. From the time I became Empress to the time I became Empress Dowager, the Fu family has ultimately lacked someone capable of carrying the brunt of the responsibility."

"But your family is different."

The Queen Mother placed the teacup on the table and continued, "Although your father was only a fifth-rank official, his sons and daughters were all very capable. As daughters of the Fu family, you were able to become empress because the emperor doted on you and trusted you, but I was unable to become empress because I had no one in the court. Therefore, you are luckier than me, which makes me very jealous."

Fu Qianyu quietly looked at the woman in front of her who had experienced two dynasties. She had never thought that one day she would hear the word jealousy from the empress dowager's mouth.

The Queen Mother understood the meaning in her eyes and smiled nonchalantly, "Just as you said, I was truly afraid of another person like Prince Gong's Consort, so I never agreed to the Duke's Mansion sending another daughter to the Prince's Mansion. I've also seen Yuan Yu's feelings for your sister over the years. If I hadn't insisted on betrothing Shang to the Eleventh Prince, what happened today wouldn't have happened. So, in the final analysis, I was wrong."

Fu Qianyu stood up and knelt before the Queen Mother: "You are too kind."

"Don't worry. After a while, I will issue an edict to elevate your sister to the position of Princess Consort of Prince Gong. But you must remember every word you said today. In the years to come, no matter where you are, you must remember that the kingdom of Dajing can only belong to the Zhao family."

Fu Xiyu's heart grew heavier, and Zhou Zhouzheng bowed to the Queen Mother, "Your Majesty, I obey your command."