"Um."

She gave a light reply, picked up the teacup beside her, took a sip, and said leisurely, "That's good. After all, the position of Consort Xi is the head of Qixiang Palace. Although I am a Noble Consort, I still cannot interfere too much in the affairs of Qixiang Palace."

Changing the subject, Xu Lejin suddenly thought of Consort Rui of Changchun Palace.

After a moment of contemplation, Xu Lejin said in a deep voice, "I remember Consort Rui in Consort He's palace is almost two months pregnant, isn't she?"

"Currently, among the concubines in the palace who are pregnant, only Consort Xi and Consort Rui are highly regarded by the Emperor and the Empress Dowager."

"Ruhua, instruct the Imperial Household Department to send more tonics to Consort Xi's palace and Consort Rui's residence."

Ru Hua respectfully responded.

As night fell, the palace fell silent from its daytime clamor, and all the demons and monsters hid in the darkness.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor chose Consort Wen of Changchun Palace today. The Phoenix Spring Grace Carriage has already taken Consort Wen to the side hall of Qianqing Palace."

Qingtan respectfully entered the hall and reported to Xu Lejin.

Xu Lejin paused for a moment, looking puzzled, and said, "Consort Wen? I remember Consort Wen. She has never been favored. Why did the Emperor suddenly choose Consort Wen's nameplate?"

"Your Majesty, it has something to do with Consort Rui. In the afternoon, the Emperor went to Consort Rui's place to have lunch with her, and Consort Wen happened to be in Consort Rui's room keeping her company..."

Xu Lejin nodded.

Half an hour later, Xu Lejin was preparing to rest when Liu Ying rushed in from outside the palace, anxiously reporting, "Your Majesty, news has come from Consort Xi's palace that she has gone into premature labor!"