"Your Majesty, it would be beneficial for us to lose either the imperial heir or Consort Jing. In the future, no woman from the Ye family will be able to hold such a high position as Consort Jing," said Granny He.

The Empress remained silent for a long time before finally nodding.

Regardless of the circumstances, Consort Jing's pregnancy should be a cause for celebration for everyone.

No one even dares to say that it is still considered the period of mourning for the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager was the first to forbid anyone from saying that.

Because she was pregnant, she even called in the women of the Ye family.

In particular, Consort Jing's mother, Lady Qian.

Madam Qian had been waiting for this day for a long time, and she gave many special instructions to Granny Lu.

Feiluan Palace has been exceptionally lively these past few days.

In Wanchun Palace, Lingjiao, a maid who had just returned from delivering something, said, "Although it's a happy occasion, it doesn't need to be this grand. We haven't even settled in yet."

“That’s right, Consort Jing is always flamboyant, and now she’s even more so,” Ouhua snorted.

Consort Xiang smiled and said, "She has it tough too. We're all in the same boat. We hold high positions and great power, but it's hard to have a child. When we finally have one, aren't we overjoyed?"

"Your Majesty, please don't say that."

"Hmm, I won't say. How is Fu'er?" Consort Xiangxian asked.

“Sister Fu’er… has become increasingly delirious these past few days.” Lingjiao sighed, “It’s true, illness strikes like a landslide. She’s taken all the medicine prescribed by the imperial physician, but unfortunately, she still hasn’t gotten better.”

"Let her recover slowly," said Consort Xiangxian. "She is someone I brought from the north, and she is my closest relative. I was hoping to serve her until she is old."

“We servants will certainly serve you,” Lingjiao said.

"In a few years, I will arrange marriages for you. After you get married, you can come back to serve me," said Consort Xiangxian.

The two girls were touched by these words and quickly agreed.

As for Fu'er, she herself did not know why she suddenly fell seriously ill. There had been constant events in the palace these past few months, what could a mere maid like her do?

Finally, on the morning of the second day of the tenth lunar month, he breathed his last.

It was just a girl who died of illness. If she hadn't been Consort Xiangxian's personal maid, who would have cared about her?

Consort Xiangxian cried a little, then ordered someone to send her away, giving some silver to Fu'er's family from afar, and that was it.

Actually, knowing too much was not the main reason for Fu'er's death.

The main reason was that Fu'er was too talkative and gossipy. A talkative and ambitious girl who knew so much could not be kept.

Lingjiao was well aware of this as well.

She didn't consider herself to be that kind of person, and although Ouhua wasn't entirely sure, she could see some of that in her.

Who's the fool?

Just as the excitement surrounding Consort Jing's pregnancy finally subsided, Consort Xiang's affairs were already settled.

She didn't mind, she was still happy.

Inside Zhaochun Palace, Yan Nangui was puzzled for a moment, but such a thing was not unusual.

Humans eat grains, so dying from illness is not uncommon.

The main problem is that it's impossible to investigate unless we openly confront them and try to find out who the imperial physician who treated Fu'er was.

Yan Nangui didn't bother with things that didn't concern him.

Thinking about it now, when I occasionally see Consort Jing, her attitude is even more infuriating.

This time, Consort Jing was much more obedient during her pregnancy, but she still had to come out to pay her respects every few days.

This smug nature of his is something he'll never change in his lifetime.

This time, however, she was protected by three maids like guardian angels as soon as she came out, making it difficult for anything to happen.

Compared to her, Luo Wanyi and Rong Guiyi seemed like pitiful people with no one to care for them, carrying their bellies and being supported by their maids.

Luo Wanyi was probably born in the twelfth lunar month, while Rong Guiyi was born in the first lunar month.

They all have quite large bellies.

They don't go out much anymore because it's dangerous.

On the sixth day of the lunar new year, it rained first.

You can imagine how cold it must be in October when it rains.

Then it started to turn into ice crystals.

The wild geese were flying south to pay their respects, but even with umbrellas, they were freezing to death. The main problem was the strong wind.

When she arrived at the Empress's place, she was completely numb.

It's probably because they're far away.

The Empress's servants quickly served her hot ginger tea, which Yan Nangui drank while leaning against Jiang Xiang's chest.

When Consort Xiangxian arrived, she saw her like this: "Sister, please don't get up."

Yan Nangui indeed didn't get up: "I'm freezing to death, and it's only October."

"Yes, the weather is bad. I heard that my sister has been living in cold weather for a long time. She is so afraid of the cold. She must be weak." Consort Xiangxian said as she sat down.

"Yes, a fire has been started, but it's not very hot," Yan Nangui said.

Before long, everyone arrived one after another, and after paying their respects, the Empress also arrived.

She also said a few words to everyone about how hard they had worked, and then, since there was nothing else, she told them to disperse.

Yan Nangui couldn't muster the courage to go back, so he turned and went to Beichen Palace.

The emperor was still busy, so he was led inside by eunuch Liu.

"I'll go and rest on His Majesty's bed for a while."

Liangchen and Meijing quickly agreed and went to serve her. No one else dared to make this request.

Even if I bring it up, you'll have to wait in the side hall.

But Consort Chen has always been so carefree and used to it, so she can go whenever she wants.

So Yan Nangui, still wearing his undergarments, dozed off on Shu Chengfeng's dragon bed.

It wasn't until Shu Chengfeng returned from court and finished his work that he realized Consort Chen was there.

He chuckled, "You all have no manners. Do you think the concubines can just go to my imperial bed whenever they want?"

Eunuch Liu and several maids all said they knew they were wrong, but judging from His Majesty's expression, he was clearly smiling.

After he went inside, Yun Ji patted Liu the eunuch's hat and said, "You brat, don't you want your hat anymore?"

Eunuch Liu was quite unconvinced: "Lord Yun, what if this matter were in your hands?"

Clouds and...

"Go! Go! Go!"

Eunuch Liu sighed and thought to himself, "Pah, you wouldn't dare to stop me."

When Shu Chengfeng went in, someone was fast asleep, wrapped in a blanket. Only their small face was visible, indicating they were terribly cold.

Jiang Xiang hurriedly knelt down.

Shu Chengfeng waved his hand: "Just following you?"

"Shuanzi and the others have gone back. The weather was bad this morning, so Her Majesty didn't dare to ride in the carriage," Jiangxiang replied softly.

Shu Chengfeng hummed in agreement: "Have someone prepare a warm sedan chair later. We'll talk about it this afternoon."

It's getting late; by my calculations, Yan Nangui has been asleep for quite some time now.

So Shu Chengfeng woke her up.

"His Majesty is back." Yan Nangui didn't even want to stretch out his arm.

"You're quite the charmer, coming here to warm up?" Shu Chengfeng chuckled.

"Why can't I? You're my husband, can't I come?" Yan Nangui snorted.

"Yes, you're right. Get up. What time is it? Aren't you going to sleep tonight?" Shu Chengfeng said.

Yan Nangui sighed, and his outstretched arm trembled.

Quickly call Jiangxiang to help you get dressed.

"Let's go to the warm room." It's warm in the warm room.

Yan Nangui refused to leave and reached out her arms for a hug.

Shu Chengfeng simply picked her up and carried her to the warm pavilion.

With her long hair hanging down, Shu Chengfeng glanced at her again and smiled.

This woman has excellent hair.