In Xiaozhuang's eyes, Kangxi was no longer the child who needed her protection. He was now able to stand on his own. As his grandmother, all she could do was to give him guidance when he was confused, and she didn't need to worry about anything else.

As a human being, you always have to suffer some losses to make your life perfect. Without the setbacks, how can you know how difficult life is?

"I was mistaken. I thought the emperor was the child who needed protection."

"What were the Empress Dowager and Aunt Suma talking about? I saw it from a distance. I hope I didn't disturb you."

"Didn't you say you were tired and wanted to go back to rest? Why are you here again? Are you not feeling comfortable here?"

"No, I'm just a little scared."

When Mu Sili said this, her face turned pale unconsciously, which made Empress Xiaozhuang feel distressed. After all, she had suffered an unexpected disaster. It was the Queen who did this, and she was just a victim.

Fortunately, God protected her and she was able to keep the baby in her womb. If it were someone else, she would have had a miscarriage long ago and would never have noticed anything unusual and reported it.

But she didn't expect that the queen was such a vicious person. It was also her fault that she trusted her too much, which allowed her to secretly kill the concubines.

She felt sad when she thought about how Kangxi had lost several children without her knowledge, and now she looked at Mu Sili with even more care.

If she had not been protected by God, how could she have discovered such a thing? If she had not discovered it, she might have had a miscarriage in a few days. Judging from the queen's prudence, she would definitely handle this matter properly.

By then, even if they knew that someone had framed her, they would let the matter go because they would not be able to produce evidence. Not only that, Kangxi might even ask the queen to investigate the matter.

I heard that the queen sent a palace maid who was familiar with her to deliver a gift to her. If nothing unexpected happens, after the matter is exposed, the palace maid will become a scapegoat and be executed, and the queen will not be affected at all.

Although she initially intended to push the palace maid out to consolidate her favor, the palace maid was a scheming person. From her reaction in Yonghe Palace, it was clear that she was not someone to be trifled with.

Fortunately, Kangxi was not fooled, otherwise if such a woman entered the harem, he might not be able to keep his current children.

But then again, this Baoyi family really needs to be disciplined. If everyone of them were to hope to rise to the top after entering the palace, the palace would definitely be in chaos.

"This is my fault. If I hadn't handed over the power of the palace to the Queen, the following events wouldn't have happened. Fortunately, you and the child are safe. Otherwise, how would I explain this to my ancestors in my grave?"

Mu Sili was shocked. Had things escalated to such a serious level? She had just thought that since everyone had come to the Cining Palace, and she was just a small maid, she should have gained more favor. How could it become her fault when it came to Xiaozhuang?

If this word got to Kangxi's ears, would her position as the favorite concubine still be secure? Otherwise, she should explain herself. Otherwise, what if someone said something bad about her after a long time?

"Grand Empress Dowager, I am sorry for making you worry, I..."

"I know what you want to say. You should be cautious about this matter. After all, you are pregnant with the emperor's heir. Even if it is just to be responsible for the child, you should do this.

I would like to thank you. If you had not been more cautious, you would not have brought up so many old stories, and the emperor would not have discovered the queen's conspiracy. If he had not discovered it, I am afraid the emperor would have no heir.

Although you are just a noble, I can see that the emperor is sincere to you. I have no other requirements, I just hope that you can keep your original intention and stay by his side.

He suffered so much in the first half of his life, I hope he can live a happy and relaxed life in the second half, and you are the one who can make him feel that way, I hope you won't let me down."

Having said that, Empress Xiaozhuang was still worried that she would become arrogant because of her favor. After all, she was still young, the only one favored by Kangxi, and she was pregnant. She was really blessed too much.

Mu Sili looked at Xiaozhuang solemnly. Even if she didn't say it, she would stay with Kangxi. The place next to Kangxi could only be hers.

"Don't worry, Grand Empress Dowager. I know what to do. Your Majesty is not alone. From the day I became your consort, my whole body and soul belong to you. I live for you.

I cannot guarantee that I will maintain this attitude for the rest of my life. After all, people have to learn to grow. I don’t want to be protected by the emperor for the rest of my life, but sometimes I also want to protect the emperor.

Only when two people rely on each other can they truly be together forever. Um, I have overstepped my bounds, but I sincerely hope that the emperor will get better. Please believe me."

Xiaozhuang was a little amused and helpless. Why was this child so serious? Forget it, she was very satisfied with her attitude. She was old, and it was better to let young people solve their own problems. In this world, she might as well help Kangxi solve the hidden dangers in the harem.

"I understand. Your most important thing now is to take good care of yourself. As long as you can safely give birth to a prince for the emperor, I will make you the Ding concubine. That way, you can live in the main hall of Yonghe Palace with full authority."

"Thank you so much for your kindness, Empress Dowager. Although I feel that having a son or a daughter is the same, they are all my children, but since you have said so, if I cannot give birth to a prince, I will be sorry for your trust.

Don't worry, I will discuss this with the child in my belly. This time I will give birth to a prince, and the next time I will give birth to a princess. This way, I will also have a son and a daughter like you. I will definitely take good care of them when the time comes."

Mu Sili's words reminded Empress Xiaozhuang of her three daughters who were sent to marry foreign princes. Some of them lived well and some did not. She actually didn't want her to give birth to a princess.

It is said that a daughter is her mother's little cotton-padded jacket, but this little cotton-padded jacket will get married when she grows up, and the child is not around, so it is inevitable that she will think more about him. She is really worried that Mu Sili will become the next her.

"I hope you give birth to a prince, but it's not because I like him, but because the prince can stay with me forever, but the princess can't.

You should know that all the princesses of the Qing Dynasty were to be sent as foreign marriages. What would you do if they were to be married as foreign marriages one day?

I know you like children and won't do anything to give birth to a prince. It's enough. Regardless of whether it's a boy or a girl, they are all members of the royal family, and I will treat them all equally."

"It's my fault for making you unhappy. Don't worry, I won't have any more wild thoughts in the future. I still want to give birth to a healthy prince for the emperor."