Ning Yu waved away the people in the hall and curled her lips, her tone hinting at jealousy. "I thought your Majesty had gone to Concubine Ye's place, so you told them to close the door early. How can you blame me for this?"

The pearl hairpin on Ning Yu's head had been removed long ago. She was not wearing any makeup. Her eyes were dark and clear, and her black hair was scattered behind her. She looked very well-behaved. She did not have the usual dignity of a queen, but rather looked like an unmarried girl.

Xiao Yan pinched Ning Yu's cheek and said, "Don't do it again."

Ning Yu saw that the emperor seemed no longer angry, so she hugged his arm and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, why did you suddenly come to my place?"

Xiao Yan patted her hands, his voice mellow and magnetic, "I have good news for you. When Concubine Ye gives birth to this baby, if it's a boy, I'll raise him under your name, okay?"

Ning Yu's expression suddenly froze, and her face instantly turned cold, "I don't want to raise someone else's child."

The emperor never expected that the queen would refuse without hesitation. His expression turned grim as he looked down at her, his voice filled with warning, "Queen! Do you know what you are saying?!"

Ning Yu did not give in. She tilted her head back, tears streaming down her cheeks as she choked out, "Your Majesty, I've been dreaming about the prince these past few days. If he knew I was raising someone else's child, he would definitely blame me. Besides, I don't want to steal Concubine Ye's child..."

The emperor felt as if that tear flowed into his heart. He sighed softly and hugged Ning Yu's shoulders. "It's my fault. I just thought that if you had a child, you wouldn't be so immersed in the past..."

Ning Yu leaned her head against Xiao Yan's chest, her face filled with emotion. "Your Majesty, I appreciate your kindness. Once Concubine Ye gives birth to the child, you can raise her rank. This will also be considered a contribution to her success in having an heir."

The emperor didn't want to make Ning Yu sad, so he had to agree.

After pouring out his heart, the emperor's heart couldn't help but warm up. It had been a long time since he had entered the harem. The person in his arms was warm and soft, and his palms firmly grasped her soft waist. "Empress, has your period ended?"

Ning Yu couldn't refuse and nodded shyly.

The spring is here, let’s go to Wushan together.

From time to time, sweet moans could be heard from inside the tent, which was very captivating.

…

The next day, the emperor woke up refreshed and with a look of contentment on his face. Seeing Ning Yu still sleeping, looking exhausted, he stopped the maid who wanted to wake the queen and said, "No need to wake her. Let the queen sleep a little longer."

When Xiao Yan left, he moved very quietly and did not disturb Ning Yu.

After Ning Yu woke up, the maidservant told her the emperor's instructions, her face full of longing. "Your Majesty, His Majesty really cares for you. I have never seen His Majesty treat someone this way."

Ning Yu smiled faintly and didn't react.

Thinking that the contraceptive pill had expired, he took another one when no one was paying attention.

Somehow, she didn't want to bear a child for the emperor, even though Xiao Yan was perfect in every way.

Maybe it's because he has too many women.

As time passed, Ye Cairen's belly gradually grew bigger. She was afraid that someone would frame her, so she rarely left Yu Luoxuan.

The people Ning Yu sent down quickly made progress. After receiving the news, Lixiang reported, "Your Majesty, the maid Chunhua who took the young prince to Taiye Lake is acquainted with the senior maid Chun'er who works for Concubine Ye. They are from the same village. I have already found out that Chun'er went to the imperial kitchen that day to get a pot of stewed golden silk in milk for Concubine Ye."

Ning Yu lowered her eyelids and thought for a moment, "I remember that the way to the imperial kitchen passes through Taiye Lake..."

"Yes," Lixiang continued, "I've already asked. Chun'er was so frightened that day that she almost knocked over the jade bowl. Because of this, the young eunuch in the imperial kitchen was quite impressed."

Ning Yu slowly stood up and said in a cold voice, "Immediately find a reason to call Ye Cairen here, including Chun'er who is beside her."

Li Xiang thought of Ye Cairen, who was still pregnant. "But Ye Cairen is still pregnant. What if she accidentally bumps into her?"

Ning Yu thought of the prince's pale face and looked hateful. "So what? Does this mean my prince should die? I will definitely find out the truth for him!"

Lixiang sighed lightly. Since the queen insisted on doing so, she, as a servant, had no choice but to obey.

Yuluoxuan.

Ye Cairen walked around in the courtyard with a big belly. The servants around her were all very cautious, fearing that something might happen to Ye Cairen.

Ever since the master became pregnant with the dragon fetus, Yu Luoxuan's status has also risen. Although Concubine Ye has a bad temper, she is favored by His Majesty.

At this time, a young eunuch hurried over and said, "Master, the Empress's maid, Miss Lixiang, is here."

As soon as the words fell, Li Xiang slowly walked over, bowed in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, and then said, "Talented Lady Ye, the Queen Mother invites you."

Ye Cairen raised her brows coldly, raised her chin and said proudly, "How dare you! If anything happened to the emperor, would you be able to bear the consequences?"

Li Xiang looked at Ye Cairen's eyes, which were somewhat similar to those of the Empress, and showed a hint of disdain. She said calmly, "Please rest assured, Cairen Ye, we servants are very gentle and will definitely not hurt you..."

Ye Cairen's eyes were hurt by the sarcasm and her face turned red with anger, but because of the queen, she could do nothing.

It's not like she hasn't whispered in His Majesty's ear, speaking ill of the Empress both openly and covertly.

But His Majesty didn't buy it at all. Instead, he was scolded, "It's an honor for you to have eyes somewhat similar to the Queen's. Don't be ungrateful."

From then on, she never dared to say anything bad about the Queen in front of Xiao Yan again, and even imitated the Queen's facial expressions many times, just to win the favor of His Majesty.

Lixiang glanced at Chun'er and said casually, "Come here and help your master. Don't let him fall."

After Ye Cairen and others left Yuluoxuan, a young eunuch thought about it and reported to the emperor in order to gain recognition.

It was a hot summer day. When Ye Cairen arrived at Kunning Palace, she was carrying a big belly and was exhausted and sweating all over.

As you enter the hall, a refreshing cool breeze hits you.

When Ye Cairen saw the ice cubes almost overflowing from the ice container, a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes. Even though she was pregnant, the treatment she received was very different from that of the queen.

If only she were the queen...

Ning Yu glared coldly at Ye Cairen and Chun'er, and gave a look to the strong palace maid beside him. The palace maid immediately stepped forward and pressed Chun'er on the jade brick.

This sudden change scared Ye Cairen.

Ye Cairen's face turned pale and she quickly protected her belly with both hands, fearing that the queen would secretly harm the dragon fetus.