Chapter 308 Wei Yanwan 48

After Ruyi left, Hongli thought for a moment and decided to summon Jiang Yebin. Unfortunately, no matter how he diagnosed him, it was just psychological problems exacerbating his physical fatigue, and Jiang Yebin had no way to make his prescription work immediately.

Hongli couldn't help but mention the deer blood wine that the previous emperor had taken, which was known to have miraculous effects. When Jinzhong heard this from behind the screen, he hurried to Yongshou Palace to claim credit.

"Pfft, if you want to see me, just tell me straight away. Do I really need deer blood wine to keep my love?"

Wei Yanwan smiled and revealed the other party's secret thoughts. Jinzhong couldn't help but feel embarrassed, but he was reluctant to leave. "Although your favor is stable now, and you have the prince and princess by your side, this thing is a useful item. Sooner or later, you will need it."

"You are right. Deer blood wine is a good thing. It is indeed very useful to me."

Wei Yanwan's eyes turned and a plan came to her mind. She smiled and beckoned Jinzhong to come closer and whispered, "I want you to tell this recipe to Concubine Chu and the others. Remember to make it clean."

"Tell them? But aren't they the Queen Mother's people?"

"It's the Empress Dowager who's the best. The Empress is straightforward and values the Emperor's health above all else. Yet, she's so obsessed with the idea that she and the Emperor are a loving couple. If she knew the Emperor had been tricked into using something so harmful, what do you think she would do?"

"That's naturally direct advice."

Jinzhong was a little surprised when he said this: "Are you planning to take action against the Queen now?"

"Now is not the right time. The emperor and her childhood sweethearts have not yet faded. Even if he is really upset about this, I am afraid they will reconcile later."

Wei Yanwan took the tea he offered her and smiled at him, "But this is a well-planned matter. Pulling out her minions won't be a problem. We can even get rid of that venomous snake at the same time."

After hearing her plan, Jinzhong was convinced and left that day. However, three days later, he heard that the emperor had suddenly begun to favor the two nobles recommended by the empress dowager, and was living a happy life of reveling in music and dancing every day.

Seeing this, Wei Yanwan did not forget to cover up for them a little, and she also prepared a lot of nourishing medicinal foods, which made Hongli ten times more vigorous and energetic than in his previous life. He knew that this was not a good thing, so he did not forget to go to these old people, but instead pulled those young girls who were trying to please him to make trouble.

It was not until Wei Yanwan saw that the time was almost right that she secretly revealed it to the Queen. Ruyi indeed sent people to investigate, and on the day she got the confirmation, she brought people and stormed into Concubine Qing's palace.

"The Emperor is coughing up blood, and the Empress is pregnant? The Emperor wanted to punish Concubine Qing and the others, but he discovered that Concubine Chu is also pregnant? It's really rare to see such a lively scene in the palace."

Wei Yanwan ate the peeled tangerines and listened to Chunchan's report, her face still smiling gently and harmlessly. "Did you tell Concubine Jia about Concubine Yu's gambling-addicted brother?"

"My Lord, the news has already leaked out. Jiapin has indeed contacted this person secretly. Although she didn't give any instructions, she has already given him hundreds of silver coins. I guess she thinks this person can be used."

"Jiapin has the support of the Yu family, so she's never lacked for these things. Even if she doesn't need them now, she wouldn't mind giving her some money to keep them. After all, everyone knows that Yupin is a good dog by the Queen's side. Who knows if this nephew will become a bargaining chip for her to overthrow the Queen?"

"But she didn't know that all this was part of the master's plan. We planned it out without any intention, and she fell into our trap."

"That's because the Queen is pregnant now. She's already confused and naturally doesn't notice anything wrong." Wei Yanwan glanced at her neatly manicured nails and said to Chunchan, "Go tell the director of the Imperial Observatory that it's his turn to take action. Also, call Chunlei over and paint my nails."

The next morning, Wei Yanwan went to Yiku Palace to visit the Queen in person with gifts. As soon as the two of them talked, the news spread throughout the palace.

The Queen's pregnancy is a blessing from heaven and will surely make the Emperor's wishes come true.

Wei Yanwan naturally hurried to congratulate again. She looked at Ruyi's somewhat stiff smile, and then at Concubine Yu's obviously nervous expression. Knowing that her goal had been achieved, she stood up and said goodbye with a tactful look.

"Let's go to Xiefang Palace to see Yongqi."

As Wei Yanwan walked to the door, she saw the Fourth Prince Yongsheng holding Yongqi in his arms, talking to him like an elder brother. The two of them bowed quickly when they saw her.

"Hurry up and get up. I just came to see Yongqi. Why didn't Fourth Prince go to see Jiapin today?"

"Oh, I just went there. I have nothing to do now, so I decided to ask my fifth brother to go practice horseback riding and archery."

Yongcheng said with great tact, "Then I won't disturb Noble Concubine Ling and my fifth brother from reuniting."

After saying that, he turned and left, but deliberately walked slower, secretly listening to what the two people were doing.

"Mother, why are you here now?"

"Hurry in, mother has something important to tell you. The queen's pregnancy is auspicious. I'm afraid that in the future your royal father..."

The sound faded away as the two walked away, but Yongcheng had already heard what he wanted. He hurried out of Xiefang Palace and headed to Qixiang Palace to look for Jiapin.

"You said Concubine Ling also went to look for her son?"

"Yes, and her eyes seem to be filled with sorrow. Mother, do you think the Imperial Observatory's predictions are accurate? Is the Queen's baby really a son?"

"What do you know? Not only did the Imperial Astronomical Observatory predict the Empress's fate, but we also have many capable fortune tellers in the Yu clan."

Jiapin was also very anxious at this moment. "The Emperor has always valued legitimate sons. Wasn't the Third Prince and the Eighth Prince appointed Crown Prince when they were young? Now the Empress is pregnant with an auspicious baby. If she really gives birth safely, how can you have a chance?"

"The Emperor wouldn't do that, would he? After all, I'm the Emperor's eldest son, and more than ten years older than that kid."

"...So what? As long as the child is born safely, he will eventually grow up favored by your Royal Father."

Jiapin looked out the window and felt a little hesitant, but no matter what, she couldn't just watch the queen give birth to a lucky son safely.

"Mother, why don't you cooperate with Concubine Ling?"

Yongsheng was also moved by Jiapin's words at this time: "I'm afraid she may not be willing to see the Queen give birth to a child."

"Yes, if the Empress doesn't give birth, you're all illegitimate children, with similar chances. But if the Empress has a legitimate son, the implications are completely different. Imperial Concubine Ling has two sons and a daughter, and she's always been favored by the Emperor. I don't believe she hasn't had any thoughts."

Jiapin was thinking in her mind, her eyes fixed on the direction of Yiku Palace, waiting for an opportunity to act.