There was no incense burning on the incense burner. Nian Yuyao was really afraid that someone would try to harm the place, so there was no smell in the air.

Jun Si looked around and sighed, then recounted in detail the conspiracy between Song Yin and Consort Li.

After Songyin became increasingly angry about her palace, she beat up a palace maid, but still felt unsatisfied, so she ordered someone to summon Consort Li.

After learning the reason, Consort Li immediately said that she was not quick-witted and could not control her temper, which made all her previous plans go to waste.

After thinking for a long time, he came up with another idea for her: to have a gold necklace filled with mercury made and give it to Fupei as a gift when he is a month old.

"How cruel! Mercury is a deadly poison; once you come into contact with it, you're doomed!" Nian Yuyao gritted her teeth. "How could these people be so heartless?"

Jun Si was also furious: "Isn't that right? People like this can only go to the eighteenth level of hell after they die."

“I just don’t understand why Consort Li would do this. It was I who embarrassed Songyin. What does it have to do with Fupei?” Nian Yuyao frowned.

"Consort Li is of humble status. Her father is just a minor county magistrate in a remote area, and he is not favored by the emperor. If she wants to turn her life around, she can only rely on her son."

After Jun Si's guidance, Nian Yuyao suddenly realized the truth.

The women in the harem fought over nothing more than two things: favor and power. Clearly, Consort Li wanted the future, since Yinzhen was not lustful and there was no point in vying for his favor.

As a result, Yinzhen did not have as many children as the previous emperor. In order to make her eldest son the emperor, Consort Li took a risk and secretly murdered the princes born to other concubines.

At present, Yinzhen only has four princes under his command: the third prince Hongzhou, the fourth prince Hongli, the fifth prince Hongzhou, and the youngest prince Fupei, who is the son of Nian Yuyao.

"So, does that mean the deaths of the First Prince and the Second Prince are also related to her?" Nian Yuyao asked softly.

These two were born to Empress Ulanara. They died at the age of five, a year after Consort Li entered the Prince's residence. Before that, except for those who died in the womb, almost all the babies that could be born survived.

It's no wonder Nian Yuyao thought that way; it was just too much of a coincidence.

Jun Si shook her head. "There isn't enough evidence to draw a conclusion about this servant."

Nian Yuyao narrowed her eyes. "That's true. Regardless of the truth before, it's a certainty that she wanted to harm Fupei. This time, I will make her pay for her crime in blood." She paused, then asked, "Do Hongshi and Hongzhou have any hidden illnesses?"

"Your Majesty doesn't know?" Jun Si asked in surprise. This was something the entire capital knew about; how could she not know?

Upon seeing this, Nian Yuyao quickly explained, "It's all because of that wicked maid Songyin who put some unclean things in my food, which has kept me awake all night and made me forget many things from the past."

"You wretch!" Jun Si cursed viciously, already believing Nian Yuyao's words. "So how is Your Highness feeling now? Should we ask General Nian to find a renowned physician?"

Nian Yuyao smiled calmly, "After realizing her ill intentions, I stopped eating anything she offered, and my health naturally improved a lot."

"That's good." Sijun breathed a sigh of relief and then answered Nian Yuyao's question. "When my third brother was six years old, he fell off a swing and hit his head. He is now eleven years old. He looks normal, but he can't even recite the Three Character Classic. He has to write a single character hundreds of times before he can remember it."

The swing may seem like a coincidence, but it could be man-made. The two of them know the truth but don't say it out loud.

"And what about Hongzhou?"

Jun Si took a breath and continued, "Two years ago, while riding a horse, the horse suddenly went berserk, and he fell hard off the horse, breaking his right leg."

The Qing Dynasty has always selected emperors based on their strength and intelligence, and these two men, due to this "accident," were essentially ineligible for the throne.

“No wonder she was so eager to harm my son. Once my son is gone, only her son will be fit to be emperor.” Nian Yuyao’s eyes flashed with cold light.

"Your Majesty, what should we do next?" Jun Si asked worriedly.

Nian Yuyao turned her beautiful, clear eyes and thought for a long time before saying, "In half a month, Fu Pei will be a month old. Since she wants to wait until the full moon to make her move, it should be safe for the next half month. I have thought of a plan, but it is not yet perfect and needs to be carefully considered. Go out of the palace for a while and ask your brother to send a few more reliable people to keep a close eye on Consort Li and Song Yin's every move. If there is any disturbance, inform me immediately."

"This servant understands." Jun Si nodded.

Nian Yuyao waved Jun Si away and sat alone on the edge of the bed, lost in thought.

......

Half a month passed quickly. After careful recuperation, Nian Yuyao's physical condition had almost recovered, and he no longer felt tired even after walking for an hour.

Just before noon that day, she changed out of her clothes and wore only a loose nightgown. After washing and dressing, she put her hair up in a bun at the back of her head, which made her look more elegant and noble.

"Your Majesty, you look so beautiful." Chen Xi exclaimed sincerely.

Nian Yuyao smiled slightly, in a good mood, "Let's go, they should all be here."

"This servant understands."

When Nian Yuyao arrived at the main hall, she saw that all the concubines had already arrived, each dressed in their finest attire.

The most obvious one was Song Yin. She was wearing a long purple dress with jade tassels around her waist and holding an ivory pear-shaped fan. Her cheeks were rosy, and she looked even more prosperous than she had been half a month ago.

Nian Yuyao couldn't help but think to himself, "They really have thick skin. They've already turned against us, but they still come back."

Then she looked at the people around her and noticed that one person's attire seemed out of place.

She was wearing a light pink jacket and skirt, with a pale purple silk sash tied around her waist, adorned with a piece of white jade, a matching bracelet on her wrist, and a hairpin inlaid with a ruby ​​in her hair.

Although it looks simple, it is not vulgar; on the contrary, it makes her look even more dignified.

She stood in an inconspicuous corner with her eyebrows down, looking very isolated and helpless.

If it weren't for the ruthlessness in her eyes, Nian Yuyao would have been completely fooled by her behavior.

If I'm not mistaken, this person is Consort Li.

Nian Yuyao remained calm and, with Chen Xi's support, slowly walked to the main seat and sat down, awaiting everyone's greetings.

All of these people had smiles on their faces, but it's a pity we don't know if their hearts were as brightly smiling as they appeared.