If it was later, after Jun Zechen ascended the throne and integrated the court, the Ye family would be the real fish on the chopping board.

No matter who wins or loses between the two, Ling Yue will be happy.

In her previous life, Ye Yaqin used her father to trick her into murdering Su Jingyao. She remembered clearly that it would be best if two enemies were to suffer losses on both sides.

Ling Yue seemed to have foreseen the scene of Ye Yaqin and Su Jingyao fighting each other, and really hoped to hear the news of the new emperor and empress's death outside the palace.

At this moment, Ye Yaqin was completely at a loss and didn't know what to say.

This matter is not something she can decide, she must ask her father first.

"Crown Princess, I will pretend that I have not heard anything you said today. I will take my leave."

Ye Yaqin took a deep breath, calmed herself down, bowed slightly, turned around and left. Her steps were hurried and she was no longer as steady as when she came.

-

At night, the night was as dark as water, and Jun Zechen came to Shuining Palace under the moonlight.

Because Su Jingyao was pregnant, apart from necessary walking, she just liked to lie in bed most of the time.

It is already December, and it is freezing outside with snow and howling cold winds.

Even though there were floor heating in the palace, it was still difficult to dispel the slight chill.

She lay on the bed with her long hair casually spread out like a waterfall, and her face was smooth and delicate, like fine jade.

The quilt covered her waist and abdomen. She was leaning against the head of the bed, holding a book in her hands, reading intently.

Jun Zechen tiptoed into the bedroom and slowly opened the bed curtains.

Su Jingyao raised her eyes when she heard the voice, and Jun Zechen's figure was reflected in her watery eyes.

"Your Highness."

Her tone was gentle. She was already used to him coming in without notifying anyone, and there was no surprise on her face.

Jun Zechen had just come in from outside, still feeling a bit cold.

He took off his outer robe neatly, walked to the brazier, stretched out his hands to warm them, and only got into bed after his hands had regained some temperature.

"Did the child bother you today?"

Jun Zechen's gaze fell on Su Jingyao's slightly bulging belly.

"No, I'm very good."

Su Jingyao gently placed her hand on her belly, and a faint smile appeared on her face, as gentle as water, as if it could melt the cold of winter.

After Jun Zechen got on the bed, he gently held Su Jingyao in his arms. She leaned on his shoulder and found a comfortable position.

Su Jingyao couldn't see Jun Zechen's expression. His deep eyes seemed to hide some unspeakable thoughts.

After chatting with Ling Yue yesterday, he kept thinking about what Ling Yue said about his previous life. He also carefully recalled Su Jingyao's various behaviors after entering the East Palace, and compared them with Su Jingyao in his memory of his previous life. His mind was filled with thousands of thoughts, like a tangled mess, so he never came to Shuining Palace.

"When Jiaojiao first entered the palace, she didn't get along well with the Crown Princess. Is there a reason for that?"

His voice sounded slowly from above Su Jingyao's head, with a probing tone.

"My concubine and the Crown Princess don't get along?"

Su Jingyao suddenly got up from his arms, turned her head, and stared at him with her beautiful eyes, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her expression.

"It's obviously the Crown Princess who is targeting me!"

"I'm just asking."

Jun Zechen quickly spoke to comfort her, and at the same time reached out and gently touched her belly.

People are becoming more and more pampered now. They will be unhappy if just one word goes against their will.

"Then Jiaojiao, do you know why the Crown Princess is targeting you?"

Jun Zechen continued to ask seemingly casually.

Su Jingyao lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly. Why did she feel like the old man was testing her?

Could it be that Ling Yue said something to him yesterday?

"Of course it's because of His Highness's favor. His Highness is so powerful and handsome that he has captured the hearts of all women." Su Jingyao said coquettishly.

Seduce all the women's hearts? If the girl in my arms doesn't enter the East Palace, she will also seduce all the men who have seen her.

"I only care about whether I can win Jiaojiao's heart."

Jun Zechen's heart suddenly tightened, and his eyes became more profound.

Maybe he was overthinking it.

She has no memory of the past, and it is true that she likes him.

Su Jingyao didn't expect Jun Zechen to suddenly say sweet words to her. Then she curled the corners of her mouth, and her small hands gently stroked his Adam's apple. Her eyes were charming and full of endless temptation.

"Your Highness, the answer is very long. I will spend my whole life to answer it. Are you willing to listen?"

Jun Zechen was stunned for a moment, then reacted.

"With great pleasure."

A look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

The two of them hugged each other tenderly for a while. After Su Jingyao became pregnant, her energy was running low. Gradually, she felt sleepy. Her eyelids became heavier and heavier, and she fell asleep soon.

Jun Zechen was also used to holding her to sleep, feeling her even breathing, kissing her forehead, and slowly closing his eyes.

In the darkness, only a candle light hidden by a lampshade was flickering faintly.

The candle flame burned shorter and shorter, and the light and shadow flickered, illuminating the faces of the two people.

Both of them were breathing shallowly and were sleeping soundly.

In the silent palace, even the slightest sound of the wind could be clearly heard, but suddenly a soft crying voice was heard.

The sound was like a wisp of smoke, breaking the silence.

Jun Zechen has always been a very light sleeper and would be woken up by the slightest noise.

When he opened his eyes, he saw in the dim light that the woman in his arms was frowning tightly, and her eyebrows seemed to be twisted into a knot.

There seemed to be tears flowing from the corners of her eyes, and in the dim light, they looked like tiny pearls.

Jun Zechen instantly became nervous.

Having a nightmare?

Just when I was about to wake her up, I heard her aggrieved words in a crying voice.

"Your Highness, why didn't you tell me about your birthday, wuwu..."

Her voice was soft, nasal, and a little unclear, as if she was whispering in a dream.

However, Jun Zechen had sharp ears and eyes, and could hear these subtle sounds clearly.

His face suddenly darkened, as if covered with dark clouds.

Her birthday this year had already passed before she married into the Eastern Palace, so he naturally had no chance to wish her a happy birthday.

Your Highness?

Could it be... another him? !

Thinking of this, Jun Zechen's eyes flashed with astonishment, and his dark pupils stared straight at the woman in his arms who was frowning and still immersed in a nightmare.