The guards didn't take it seriously and only asked Danrui, "Is the medicine ready?"

"It's already prepared."

Dan Rui nodded in agreement, then asked in confusion, "My lady, the Emperor is very fond of you right now, why are you still taking contraceptive pills? Wouldn't his favor be more secure with a child?"

Wei Cairen slowly turned the bracelet on her wrist, her expression calm, "I have finally figured it out. Wanpin praised me that day, just to use me to disgust Yifei. She is also the head of Qingning Palace. Even if I give birth to a child in the future, it will most likely be raised by her. I don't want her to get away with it for nothing."

Dan Rui sighed softly, "My lady, you have thought it through."

Then, Concubine Wei asked again, "Madam Fu is coming to the palace. Please go to the storehouse and pick out some good things to send to her. After all, Concubine Yi is also my former master. I should express my gratitude to her at this time."

"Yes, I've made note of it."

Huayang Palace.

Fu Qianyu was sitting on the couch, helping Madam Fu to tailor baby clothes. Xiang Yue came in through the curtain. The talented lady of the guard had ordered someone to deliver the things, which had already been put into the warehouse.

Speaking of Concubine Wei, Fu Qianyin, who was originally sitting and writing, tilted her head and asked curiously, "I heard from Peirong that Concubine Wei used to be someone in my sister's palace. By chance, the emperor favored her?"

Fu Qianyu nodded without saying anything.

Madam Fu, on the other hand, put down her work, held her daughter's hand, and said seriously, "Yu'er, ordinary men have several wives and concubines, not to mention the emperor. He has just ascended the throne, and the number of people in the harem will only increase, not decrease. You must not worry about this, just relax."

Fu Qianyu smiled softly, "Mother, don't worry, I know what to do."

"It's more important for you to figure it out yourself."

As the mother and daughter were talking about this, Baozan came in and said that someone from the Shanggong Bureau had brought the midwife to see them.

Mrs. Fu smiled, "Your due date is approaching, so you should prepare well."

After inviting the steward Jin in, she bowed towards Fu Qianyu and said with a smile, "This servant has been ordered to send midwives to your majesty. These midwives are very experienced, so please feel free to choose."

Fu Qianyu smiled faintly, "Master Jin has a keen eye, so I'll trouble you to choose for me."

"yes."

Manager Jin's eyes flickered slightly, and he bowed and pointed at the two maids behind him and said, "These are Nanny Xia and Nanny Qiao. They both served Concubine Shu Gui in the past."

After Jin finished speaking, the two maids whose names were called stepped forward and saluted with great tact, "Your servants Xia and Qiao greet Her Majesty the Concubine Yi."

"You two maids are polite." Fu Qianyu smiled and waved her hand to indicate that she didn't need to be polite. "Since you have served the imperial concubine in the past, you must be reliable. I will rely on you two for everything related to the birth in the Japanese palace."

"I don't deserve it. We servants will do our utmost to help your majesty give birth safely."

Fu Qianyu nodded and motioned Lingyun and Peirong to come forward. "They are the senior palace maids beside me."

Lingyun stepped forward and bowed, saying politely, "We are young and cannot compare to Madam's experience. If you think we are doing anything wrong, please feel free to point it out."

The two maids dodged to the side, not daring to accept Lingyun and Peirong's courtesy. "You are too polite, young ladies."

"Mammy, go down and rest first. And see if you are satisfied with the living quarters. If there is anything missing, please let me know."

"Yes, I'll take my leave."

Manager Jin said, "If your Majesty has no other instructions, I will take my leave."

"Master, thank you for your hard work." Fu Qianyu raised her chin towards Xiang Yue. Xiang Yue understood and took out two silver ingots from the box, saying politely, "This servant will give them to you."

Mrs. Fu, who was standing by, was relieved to see her daughter act decisively and methodically.

After everyone left, Fu Qianyin asked her sister in confusion, "Sister, why didn't you choose the midwife yourself? What if someone else's spy sneaks in?"

Fu Qianyu smiled faintly, "Silly girl, I was afraid that there would be spies from other people mixed in, so I asked Master Jin to select them personally."

"Why is that?"

Madam Fu stepped forward to explain, "Let Headmistress Jin choose. If there's any problem with these two maids in the future, she will definitely be implicated. For the sake of her own life, she dare not lie."

Fu Qianyin nodded half-comprehendingly, "I see."

Madam Fu then turned her head to look at Fu Qianyu, "But even so, you can't let your guard down. Giving birth is like walking through the gates of hell. You still have to check everything that needs to be checked."

Fu Qianyu nodded, "Don't worry, mother. Lingyun is very thoughtful and will find out everything."

"Well, that's good."

Not long after, Desheng came to tell her that the emperor would be coming over soon. To avoid suspicion, Mrs. Fu went back to her room to rest. Fu Qianyin was bored, so she ordered someone to take paints to the imperial garden to sketch.

——

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."

Fu Qianyu stepped forward to salute, but before she could even squat, Zhao Yuancheng reached out and helped her up. "You're not feeling well, so there's no need to be so polite."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Baozhan brought tea, and Fu Qianyu took the teacup and handed it to Zhao Yuancheng. She mentioned her family's entry into the palace and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I have not yet thanked you for your grace."

"It's just a small matter." Zhao Yuancheng took the teacup and put it aside. He then reached out and touched Fu Qianyu's bulging belly, his eyes full of joy: "Did the child bother you today?"

"These two kids are really naughty. They kept me awake all night last night."

Zhao Yuancheng felt a little embarrassed. "It's all my fault. If you can't sleep again in the future, I will come and accompany you."

Fu Qianyu raised her eyebrows deliberately and said, "I'm afraid that when the time comes, with a beautiful woman in my arms, I won't be able to hold back."

"You are getting bolder now, and you even dare to laugh at me."

Zhao Yuancheng stretched out his hand and pinched Fu Qianyu's soft cheek, pretending to threaten her, but his tone was very ambiguous: "Wait until the child is born, and see how I will deal with you."

"It's not that I'm so bold as to speak nonsense." Fu Qianyu said vaguely, "The Queen Mother summoned many young ladies from noble families to the palace today. She might want to select a few gentle and virtuous women from among them to serve you."

When this matter was brought up, Zhao Yuancheng let go of Fu Qianyu and said slowly, "These young ladies from aristocratic families were not chosen for me. Last year, my eleventh brother was canonized as Prince Gong. Seeing that he is getting old, he still has no one to choose from. The Empress Dowager has been very worried about this matter, so she held a banquet to summon the young ladies from the aristocratic families to the palace."

Fu Qianyu said softly and gently, "The Eleventh Prince is handsome and elegant, so of course you have to look carefully and choose carefully."

Speaking of this, Zhao Yuancheng took a sip of his teacup and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, your sister has also reached the age of marriage. Why don't you let her choose a bride? I think she and Eleventh Brother are a perfect match."