Zishu Yan immediately summoned his subordinates and ordered them to arrange for more people to protect Wan Ge's safety.

The shadow guard didn't know what kind of cooperation the Imperial Concubine and the Princess had reached, but since their master had given the order, there must be a reason, and they would obey. However, he was indeed a little curious about what kind of cooperation they had reached.

Princess Eldest is not someone who is easy to talk to, and she lacks nothing. What conditions did the Imperial Concubine use to get Princess Eldest to agree?

…

Just after Wan Ge finished her breakfast, her bodyguard told her that a new force had appeared around her, seemingly there to protect her without any ill intent.

Wan Ge nodded: "In that case, we don't need to worry about them."

He must have sent someone; although he didn't say anything on the surface, his actions were enough to explain everything.

Wan Ge's mood improved significantly.

…

Because she stopped feigning illness, concubines still came to pay their respects to her.

Consort Li then told her that Consort Lan was pregnant.

Wan Ge was somewhat surprised. How could Consort Lan be pregnant?

"What did His Majesty say?" Wan Ge knew that Zishu Tang hadn't touched her, so whose child was she carrying?

"His Majesty bestowed many rewards upon her."

Wan Ge nodded, understanding in her heart that Consort Lan's child was probably beyond saving.

Zishu Tang would not allow a child whose father did not know to be born, because he was unsure whether it was his substitute who conceived the child, so on the surface he would still reward her.

"We should also prepare one for Consort Lan."

"Sister! Haven't you ever wondered why we haven't gotten pregnant all these years?"

Consort Li gritted her teeth and leaned closer to Wan Ge, saying in a very low voice, "I heard that Consort Lan got pregnant because she felt unwell after serving His Majesty, so she didn't drink the medicine His Majesty bestowed upon her to prevent miscarriage. Do you think His Majesty gave her medicine to prevent miscarriage or... an abortion!"

When Consort Li said the last three words, her eyes were practically spitting fire, and the hatred in her eyes was almost overflowing.

"Sister, you mustn't speak nonsense. How could His Majesty harm his own offspring?"

Consort Li was furious to see that the other party was still so calm and elegant. Was she really unaware or was she pretending not to know?

His Majesty now clearly only favors that wretched Consort Yun. Perhaps he only liked that wretched woman before, but it has become even more obvious now after his falling out with the Imperial Consort.

Look at him, all he wants is that woman's child. What future do they have? She still doesn't fight or compete. Should we say she has the demeanor of a future empress, or should we say she's just naive?

Looking at her like this, Wan Ge sighed: "I heard that you used to have a good relationship with Consort Lan."

Consort Li nodded. They used to be very close friends, but after marrying the same man, they inevitably had different thoughts. However, it didn't come to the point of tearing each other apart because neither of them had children yet, and they were of the same rank, so neither could surpass Wan Ge. Moreover, they received the same treatment, so they did not become enemies.

"Remind her that so many women in the harem don't have children, so her child might not be able to survive. Tell her to be careful."

"Does the Imperial Concubine mean that someone is plotting to harm the imperial heir?" Consort Li was greatly alarmed. Although some people might have such thoughts, Wan Ge's words were so blunt.