Chapter 152 The Divorced Heiress of a Noble Family—A Conspiracy

The speed at which the He family fell from power in officialdom was something no one had anticipated.

In the imperial harem, Consort Zhao was riding high, and her eldest son was also the center of attention.

The main hall of the former dynasty was restored to its original state, and He Xuanping had long been forgotten.

Marquis Weiwu and Zhao Fengyin kept a low profile in the court as much as possible, for fear of attracting the emperor's attention or displeasure.

In October, good news came from Chenxi Palace: Consort Chen was one month pregnant with the emperor's child.

The Emperor was overjoyed, and wave after wave of rewards were carried into Chenxi Palace, which was enough to show the Emperor's delight.

Since Yaoyao entered the palace, Xiao Heng has not rested with any other concubines. When the news of her pregnancy came, the hearts of the women in the harem were once again stirred.

If Consort Chen is no longer able to serve the Emperor, then the Emperor will find someone else to serve him, and that someone else might be himself.

All the concubines in the harem waited with this thought in mind, waiting for the emperor's summons.

As night fell, the emperor, having finished his official duties, still went to Chenxi Palace.

And so, one day, two days, three days passed, and the Emperor still did not remove any places outside Chenxi Palace.

Days passed by, and Yaoyao's life in the palace was peaceful and comfortable.

Since the Empress put her in confinement, Yaoyao no longer has to get up early to pay her respects, and the life of being able to sleep in late is simply too comfortable!

When she was four months pregnant, her slender belly was quite noticeable, leading some to speculate that she was carrying twins.

According to the chefs in the imperial kitchen, Consort Chen had a eclectic diet during her pregnancy, craving both sour and spicy foods.

Therefore, everyone in the palace guessed that Consort Chen was carrying twins, a boy and a girl.

That day, Xiao Heng rushed out of the palace to handle some business, while Yao Yao leisurely lay in Chenxi Palace.

The winter sun is gentle yet warm, and Yaoyao loves to bask in the sun during the day.

Bathed in sunlight, Yaoyao gradually became sleepy.

Guiyun sat by her side, taking meticulous care of her. Even though her master was asleep, she did not slack off in the slightest.

"Ah... there's a snake!"

Suddenly, a maid screamed, startling Yaoyao awake. Guiyun immediately became alert.

Yao Yao remained calm. She first used Gui Yun's strength to carefully get up from the recliner. The two of them dared not move, for fear of encountering the legendary snake.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this servant just saw a huge, thick snake running that way! Please come here quickly!"

The one speaking was Xiaoqing, another capable palace maid who was by Yaoyao's side.

Neither Yaoyao nor Guiyun doubted her words, and followed her in the opposite direction from where the snake had fled.

As Yaoyao walked, she frowned and asked in confusion, "How can there be snakes in winter? Xiaoqing, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Xiaoqing led the way with her head down, saying with an ambiguous expression, "Your Majesty, I'm not mistaken, it's a snake! I'm wondering if someone wants to harm you!"

Since entering the palace, Yaoyao had never worried about anything, so she was much less sensitive to the outside world and didn't even think of this.

Seeing her mistress's complicated expression, Guiyun comforted her repeatedly, "Your Majesty, don't worry, this servant will definitely protect you!"

Yao Yao held Gui Yun's hand tightly, feeling a little scared as she realized that the Emperor was not in the palace at the moment.

There are quite a few servants in Chenxi Palace, but because Yaoyao doesn't like having too many people around her, she usually only lets Guiyun and Xiaoqing accompany her.

"Your Majesty, be careful!" Xiaoqing exclaimed again.

Halfway through the journey, Yaoyao was startled again by Xiaoqing's sudden cries.

Yao Yao frowned tightly, looking at Xiao Qing with some irritation, feeling that Xiao Qing was acting strangely today.

"What's wrong? Xiaoqing, I can't stand being startled, don't be so jumpy!"