I thought it was really ridiculous that I thought the Imperial Concubine was stupid, but I was just being fooled.

But even if she knew it now, she could only depend on her.

Sometimes, she secretly felt fortunate that when she first entered the Eastern Palace, she was not foolish enough to make an enemy of the Imperial Concubine.

Concubine Shen knew very well that the Imperial Noble Concubine had been using her all along. However, if she did not choose to rely on the Imperial Noble Concubine, she would not even be able to obtain the position of concubine, let alone be able to slightly suppress Concubine Ling.

Concubine Ye has a powerful family background. Even though she is not very favored by His Majesty now, her position as a concubine is definitely secure just based on her strong family background.

In addition, Concubine Lin has become the mistress of a palace within a short period of time after entering the palace. It won’t be long before she will be promoted to the position of concubine.

"Your Majesty, why do you want me to stay in the palace?" Concubine Shen asked carefully.

Su Jingyao lazily leaned against the backrest of the Phoenix throne, her slender fingers casually turning the dazzling jewel ring on her hand, her whole body exuding an indescribable indifference.

"This time on the spring hunt, I will bring Concubine Ling, Concubine Lin, Concubine Ye and others with me. Their personal maids will also go with them. You can take this opportunity to place some people in their palaces. I will leave Nanny Li in the palace to assist you." Su Jingyao said slowly.

It’s called collaboration, but it’s actually supervision.

Su Jingyao doesn't trust anyone.

"Yes, your majesty." Concubine Shen responded quickly.

After agreeing, Concubine Shen had another question to ask, but she didn't know how to start, so she hesitated for a long time.

She finally mustered up the courage to say, "My Lady, while His Majesty and the high-ranking concubines are out of the palace, do you need me to get rid of Lady Chu's child?"

When saying this, Concubine Shen's eyes unconsciously showed a hint of ferocity.

Concubine Chu is of low status and it is impossible for her to raise a child herself. Now there are only her and Concubine Ling as concubines. There is no guarantee that His Majesty will give Concubine Chu's child to Concubine Ling.

However, she and Concubine Ling were already enemies, so she naturally could not let Concubine Ling be proud.

"You think His Majesty doesn't hate you enough?"

"The Queen Mother is still in the palace during this Spring Hunt. Even if Your Majesty doesn't care about Concubine Chu's pregnancy, do you think the Queen Mother will not send someone to look after it?"

Su Jingyao couldn't abort Concubine Chu's fetus without leaving any trace under the Empress Dowager's nose.

Even if there was no evidence left, if Concubine Chu was pregnant, the Queen Mother would suspect her first.

What's more, she had just ascended to the position of Imperial Noble Consort. If Concubine Chu had a miscarriage, wouldn't it make her, the Imperial Noble Consort, appear even more incompetent?

"Not only can you not harm Miss Chu's child, you must also protect this child. Do you understand?" Su Jingyao said lightly.

Concubine Shen couldn't help but look embarrassed by the Royal Concubine's merciless words, and her eyes drooped slightly.

"Yes, I was inconsiderate."

Then he frowned slightly and asked hesitantly, "What if Your Majesty gives Concubine Chu's child to Concubine Ling?"

Su Jingyao had a faint smile on her face. The smile seemed gentle, but the words she said were so creepy.

"This child can be transferred from his biological mother to Concubine Ling, or from Concubine Ling to you. Doesn't Concubine Shen want to see Concubine Ling gain and lose again?"

When Concubine Shen heard this, she was stunned at first, then a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth and a light flashed in her eyes.

He quickly responded, "Yes, your majesty is wise."

Concubine Shen smiled, but there was a hint of cruelty in her smile, and her heart was filled with disgust and resentment towards Concubine Ling.

If it weren't for Concubine Ling, how could she be so hated by His Majesty? Because of Concubine Ling, she no longer has His Majesty's favor in the harem and can only rely on others.

In this case, she would never let Concubine Ling have an easy time.

Changle Palace.

Concubine Lin sat quietly on the couch, her body slightly leaning forward, one hand on the edge of the couch, the other hand gently resting on her leg, her brows slightly furrowed, thinking carefully about the current situation in the harem.

The Imperial Noble Consort now holds tremendous power in the harem. Not only does she have a prominent family background, she also has a prince by her side. She is also deeply favored by His Majesty and even controls the power of the palace.

Faced with such an imperial concubine, she could not confront her head-on under any circumstances.

But does His Majesty truly love the Imperial Noble Consort, or is it just because of her family background and the prince?

On the other hand, Concubine Ling has no strong family background and no children. Everything she has was given by His Majesty.

It seems that Concubine Ling has been demoted because of the title of Imperial Noble Concubine, but His Majesty went to the Yikun Palace last night.

Those new concubines all said that she was the most favored among the newcomers. In the harem, except for the favor received by the Imperial Noble Consort, she was the one with the most favor.

However, only Concubine Lin herself knew that she did not feel the Majesty's favor at all.

Therefore, she urgently needed to know whether His Majesty treated Concubine Ling as coldly as he treated her.

She wanted to see if His Majesty was so cold-hearted by nature.

She had to confirm whether she was truly favored, or... was she being promoted by His Majesty just to serve as a shield for Concubine Ling!

During the days of spring hunting, she had to find out no matter what!

"Yuqi, I remember that Concubine Ling grew up outside the Great Wall and was particularly good at horse riding." Concubine Lin asked.

"Yes, Master."

"My uncle is the General of the Central Army for this spring hunt. Find a way to pass the message to my uncle and ask him to find the horses that Concubine Ling and I took with us for the spring hunt. I will make arrangements then."

She wanted to know, if both Concubine Ling and she were injured, who would His Majesty save?

If His Majesty saves Concubine Ling, then her favor will be to protect Concubine Ling and she will definitely find a way to get rid of Concubine Ling.

If Your Majesty saved her, it means that Your Majesty cares about her, but is just cold and doesn't like to smile. Then after she becomes a concubine, you can find a way to deal with the Imperial Concubine...