“Sister Zhaojia is pregnant, so we must be careful. These flower teas are safe for pregnant women. I have already consulted the imperial physician, so Sister Zhaojia can enjoy them without worry.” Consort Tong meant that she would only give these teas to her if the imperial physician had checked and confirmed that there were no problems.

"Consort Tong is so good to Sister Zhaojia, she only cares about Sister Zhaojia and leaves her younger sisters aside." Consort Shi said in a seductive voice.

"These foods can't shut you up. I even had someone prepare your favorite plum blossom cake," Consort Tong said, seemingly helpless.

"Your Highness, I thank you." Consort Shi had sided with Consort Tong earlier and now belonged to Consort Tong's faction.

"Consort Zhao has arrived—" a eunuch announced from not far away.

"Greetings, Consort Zhao! May Consort Zhao enjoy boundless blessings and peace!" Wanyi rose and performed a deep squatting salute along with the others.

"Sister Zhao, you are a little late. Is something keeping you from doing this?" Consort Tong knew that Consort Zhao, who was late, wanted all the other concubines to kneel before her.

"It is my fault for keeping you all waiting. I just finished my palace duties and came over as soon as possible, but I am still a little late. I hope Consort Tong is broad-minded and won't hold it against me!"

She deliberately arrived late. Consort Tong entered just before the appointed time, and she wanted to outdo her by arriving late.

"How could that be? I'm already very happy that Consort Zhao could come. It's alright if you're a little late." Consort Tong greeted Consort Zhao gently, acting like the hostess.

"Now that everyone is here, why don't we go for a stroll first, and then come back here for lunch? I've specially asked the Imperial Kitchen to prepare some flower-themed dishes, as well as a variety of freshly baked floral pastries." Consort Tong stopped paying attention to Consort Zhao and began to explain the general schedule for the day.

As Consort Tong finished speaking, they began to follow Consort Tong and Consort Zhao in an orderly fashion towards the depths of the Imperial Garden. Wanyi deliberately stayed at the very back, watching as Consort Zhaojia was surrounded by the other consorts, unaware that danger was slowly approaching.

"Why did Sister Suo Zhuolun come to the very back?" Consort Ma Jia was the most honest of all. The more crowded the place, the more chaotic it was and the easier it was for something to happen, so she also planned to come to the back.

"My sister doesn't like crowded places. She's thinking of leisurely admiring the flowers in the back. There's a saying that people are more beautiful than flowers. Looking here, not only are there flowers, but the people are also very beautiful." As Wanyi spoke, she gestured to the group of concubines dressed in their finest attire walking ahead.

"Indeed, Sister Suo Zhuolun is dressed simply. I am too old to bother with such things, but Sister is in the prime of her life, so she should dress up." She already has a son and a daughter, which is already quite conspicuous. If she were to receive more favor, it would be like leaving no way out for others, and she would be the one to die.

"A touch of green amidst a hundred flowers, don't listen to Sister Ma Jia, things are not bad as they are now."

Consort Yehenara also developed a bit more genuine feelings for Wanyi, but that was all, simply because the First Prince Yinti had recently been successfully vaccinated against smallpox.

"Thank you, Sister Yehenara and Sister Ma Jia, for your guidance." Wan Yi didn't care what their intentions were, as long as they didn't hinder or obstruct her.

"We should go now, lest we get criticized later."

Seeing that most of them had left, Consort Ma Jia called Wan Yi to go with her. When the Third Prince was temporarily being cared for by the Empress Dowager, Wan Yi had helped take care of him, so Consort Ma Jia was just giving Wan Yi a hint.

Wanyi had only gone a short distance when something unexpected happened in the middle of the way ahead, with shouts, exclamations, and noise all mixed together.

"What happened up ahead?" Consort Ma asked in a low voice.

"It looks like someone fell down, and then knocked down a few other people," Wanyi said uncertainly.

"That Consort Zhaojia is probably there too! I hope nothing bad has happened to her, or the Emperor will be very disappointed."

Consort Yehenara said regretfully that she had actually received news early on that Consort Wuya had taken action, otherwise she would not have stayed behind to leave and kept an eye on the front.

"Quickly, carry Consort Zhaojia back to Zhongcui Palace and fetch the imperial physician. You must save the child." From her tone, you could hear how anxious Consort Tong was. After all, it was the flower viewing banquet she had hosted, and if something went wrong, it would be her responsibility.

After a flurry of activity, everyone arrived at Zhongcui Palace. Inside, the imperial physicians were busy preparing and decocting medicine, while outside, Consort Tong anxiously awaited news.

"Does Consort Guo Luoluo really have no remorse at all? You were the one who brought down Consort Zhaojia." Consort Li was not far behind at the time, and as soon as she looked up, she saw Consort Guo Luoluo fall towards Consort Zhaojia.

"Where did Consort Li see that I'm not worried about Consort Zhaojia? I didn't do it on purpose. It was someone behind me who gave me a push. Otherwise, how would I dare to bring down Consort Zhaojia!"

Consort Guo Luoluo knew she had been tricked today, but she was pushed by those behind her to rush towards Consort Zhaojia in front. The main responsibility did not lie with her. If things went well, she would only be confined to her quarters for a few days.

"You make it sound so easy, Consort Guo Luoluo, while poor Consort Zhaojia is still lying inside!" Consort Wuya said gloatingly.

"Yes! Could it be that Consort Guo Luoluo is jealous of Consort Zhaojia's pregnancy and is doing this on purpose?" Consort Li seemed to have seen the truth, raising her eyebrows as she looked at Consort Guo Luoluo.

"Your Highness Consort Zhao, Your Highness Consort Tong, this was absolutely not something I did. If I wanted to harm Consort Zhaojia, why would I use such a foolish method? Wouldn't that be telling everyone that I'm the murderer?" Consort Guoluo was a little anxious, but she still held back before speaking. "Besides, I have no grudge against Consort Zhaojia. Why would I want to harm her?"

"I'm just jealous of her pregnancy!" Consort Li said directly.

"It's not like I can't have children, why am I jealous of her? Besides, plotting to harm the imperial heir is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family. How could I knowingly commit such a crime!" Consort Guo Luoluo said with an air of, "Do I look that stupid to you?"

Standing outside the door, Emperor Kangxi heard Consort Guoluo speaking so arrogantly, but he believed that Consort Guoluo was not the kind of person who would harm the imperial heir.

"You... Hmph, anyway, I saw it, it was you who pounced on Consort Zhaojia." Consort Li was speechless after being rebuked by Consort Guoluo, and could only say this awkwardly.

"Since Consort Li is behind you, can you see who is behind Consort Guo Luoluo?" Consort Zhao suddenly asked Consort Li.

"Hey, who do you think set this up?" Consort Borjigit appeared beside Wanyi at some point and nudged her shoulder with her own.

"I can't tell yet, what do you think?" Consort Borjigit was assigned to the table next to Consort Wanyi. When it was time to go flower viewing, she went behind Consort Zhao and the others, and did not walk with Consort Wanyi.

"It shouldn't have been done by Consort Guo Luoluo, right? I can't tell."

Consort Borjigit thought that Wanyi was so capable that she must know something, but she didn't expect that she was also useless and knew even less than Wanyi.