"What? Concubine Yi is pregnant with twins? Did you hear correctly?"

Jin Mei's expression was serious. "No doubt about it. The Emperor is so happy that he has generously rewarded everyone in Huayang Palace. Your Majesty, if Concubine Yi is pregnant with a princess, it would be fine. But if she is pregnant with two princes, it would be very disadvantageous to us."

The queen took a deep breath, her eyes full of confusion.

Seeing the Queen's hesitation, Jin Mei immediately knelt on the ground and pleaded, "Your Majesty, Concubine Yi is different from Concubine Yue. Her surname is Fu, and she is from the same clan as the Empress Dowager. Once the child grows up, the Empress Dowager will definitely support Concubine Yi's child to ascend to the throne. If we don't take precautions now, it will be too late."

The queen was extremely confused, and she understood Jinmei's words very well.

Previously, Xi Zhaoyi and Yue Fei used the eldest princess to get rid of the child in Concubine Yi's belly, but she turned a blind eye because the child was not yet formed and she had no scruples.

But now Concubine Yi is six months pregnant and the fetus has already formed.

She really couldn't bring herself to do it.

"Your Majesty, if you can't bring yourself to do it, I am willing to help you." Jinmei saw the kindness in the queen's heart and volunteered.

The queen hesitated for a long time, but still did not agree. She only said, "Wait a little longer, wait a little longer."

"Your Majesty, we can't wait any longer." Jin Mei said urgently, "Concubine Yi is already six months pregnant. If we delay any further, I'm afraid it will be too late!"

"I told you to wait a little longer. Don't you understand what I'm saying?"

The Queen leaned over and stared straight at Jinmei, her eyes cold and sinister. "I am the Queen. No matter which prince ascends the throne in the future, I will be the legitimate mother and empress dowager. Remember, if you dare to act without my permission, don't blame me for disregarding the relationship between master and servant."

The hall suddenly fell silent. The master and servant stared at each other for a long time. Jin Mei could only reluctantly agree, "Yes, I will obey your Majesty's order."

The Queen breathed a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice, "You can go down. You don't need to serve me during this period. Let Yinglan serve you."

"Yes, I'll take my leave."

Jinmei bowed and left the bedroom. Yingchun, who was standing outside the room, heard clearly what they had just said.

Like Jinmei, she was part of the Queen's dowry, so she naturally understood the Queen's current situation.

"Sister, the Queen is just confused at the moment. Perhaps after a while, the Queen will be able to figure it out."

Jin Mei's eyes were filled with a dark light. "Your Majesty can wait, but we cannot. I'm afraid Huayang Palace is also responsible for Prince Chende's death. Your Majesty cries every day because of this, but Huayang Palace is full of joy and laughter. Your Majesty is magnanimous and can endure it, but I can't."

Yingchun was stunned. "What do you want to do?"

"If we cannot make Her Majesty happy, then we, as servants, are incompetent."

"Don't do anything foolish." Yingchun stopped Jinmei at the right time and warned, "Your Majesty is intelligent and will make her own decisions, but if you act rashly, you will only plunge Her Majesty into an irretrievable situation."

Jinmei held Yingchun's hand and smiled slightly, "Don't worry, I know what to do. You can go in and serve her quickly. The queen has been sleeping restlessly these past few nights. Remember to light a calming incense for her."

"I understand. Go and rest."

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Because Fu Qianyu was pregnant with twins, Zhao Yuancheng went to Huayang Palace almost every day.

Wei Liuyin had an idea in his mind, but he never dared to act rashly, and thus missed opportunities again and again.

That day, Concubine Wan came to Huayang Palace to visit Fu Qianyu. Before she reached the main hall, she heard people whispering.

"Sister Liuyin, you are so beautiful, why are you willing to be a slave? If I were you, you should be the master's wife. If you serve the emperor, you will surely be as favored as our queen in the harem."

Listening to Pin'er's words, Liuyin smiled shyly: "Don't talk nonsense, I don't have such a fate."

"Of course not." Pin'er stepped forward and whispered, "Sister, do you still remember the former Concubine Xia? She was also a palace maid, but she was able to become the head of a palace and even gave birth to a princess. Sister is much more beautiful than her, so why can't she do the same?"

Liuyin didn't say anything, but just lowered her head and fiddled with the tea set in her hands, but she seemed a little absent-minded.

Pin'er thought for a moment and continued, "Sister, the Empress is pregnant and can't sleep with you. The Emperor comes to visit her every day. This is a rare opportunity. You can't miss it."

Liu Yin was delighted to hear this, but she said sternly, "Don't talk nonsense. If others hear this, it will make me look disloyal and unjust. The Queen has treated me well, and I cannot do anything to let her down."

"Sister, you are so silly." Pin'er sighed, "It's not uncommon for pregnant concubines to ask those around them to help consolidate their favor. Maybe that's what the Empress is thinking."

Liu Yin felt itchy after hearing this, but she evaded him, "Okay, stop talking. The Queen likes to eat sweets these days. Go to the kitchen and prepare some."

Seeing this, Pin'er had nothing to say and could only turn around and leave.

Seeing this, Concubine Wan quickly left Huayang Palace.

On the way back, Songluo sneered: "They say Concubine Yi is very strict with her subordinates, but now it seems that she is no more than that."

Wanpin smiled slightly, thinking that this was a rare opportunity and should be used well.

That day, Liuyin went to the Shangshi Bureau to get tea, and on the way back she happened to meet Wanpin.

"This servant pays respects to Concubine Wan. May your Majesty be blessed with good health."

"Get up."

"Thank you, Madam."

Wanpin looked at Liuyin with a smile, "What are you holding in your hand?"

"To answer your Majesty, this is the snow water from the plum blossoms. It is the most refreshing and delicious tea for making."

"No wonder Sister Yi always praises your excellent tea-making skills. You are indeed thoughtful and attentive."

Liuyin lowered her eyes slightly, revealing the jade-white skin on her neck. "Your Majesty, I am humbled and unworthy of your praise."

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