Mu Sili blushed symbolically. She had only been in the emperor's bed for a short time, so even if she was pregnant, it would not be detected. Why didn't she realize before that Empress Xiaozhuang was so looking forward to her getting pregnant?

No, she wouldn't have any ideas about her child, would she? No, her child was her bottom line, she wouldn't let anyone have any ideas about her.

Even though Xiaozhuang was the Grand Empress Dowager, this was not the first time they had clashed. If she really wanted to take advantage of the child, she wouldn't mind sending her to see Dorgon in advance.

"I will do my best, but I can't have children just because I want to. It depends on fate. When fate arrives, I will naturally get pregnant."

"I know, but you are someone who has left my palace. I hope that you can continue to be favored, and the prerequisite for continuing to be favored is to have a son by your side."

So that's how it is. Since she is so looking forward to her getting pregnant, then she will help her. Anyway, with Kangxi protecting her, neither she nor the child will be harmed. She wants to see what her plan is.

"I understand. You are not feeling well and need to rest. I will come to see you when I am free. I am also waiting for you to help me take care of the children."

"Are you willing to give the child to Aijia to raise?"

Xiaozhuang was a little surprised. She had never thought that Mu Sili would give her her child to raise. She thought that after she became a concubine, she would focus on winning favor. She didn't expect that she trusted her so much.

Mu Sili rolled her eyes in her heart. What did she mean by giving the child to her to raise? That was the baby she had carried for ten months and gave birth to. She treasured the child so much that how could she give the child away?

What she meant was to ask her to help take care of the child and raise him, rather than handing him over to her for upbringing. If the child fell into her hands, he would probably end up like Yinqi.

Her child was born noble, how could his future be ruined because of Empress Xiaozhuang's petty thoughts?

"It's naturally fine if the Empress Dowager wants to help me raise the child, but the Emperor must agree. If the Emperor doesn't want to, I can't go against his wishes.

But don't worry, he is your great-grandson. I will bring him to the Cining Palace to see you when I am free. Don't worry, he will not be lonely with me here with you."

Xiaozhuang felt a little regretful, thinking that she wanted to give the child to her to raise. She didn't expect that she was overthinking it. However, it was very good that she thought of bringing the child to see her, and she couldn't ask for too much.

"Noble Lady Rong is pregnant. You should avoid interacting with her recently. There are too many dirty things in the harem, and it's hard to guard against them. I'm afraid you've been plotted against by others."

"Thank you for the Empress Dowager's advice. I will pay more attention to it. However, the Emperor has given me too many rewards. Could you please advise the Emperor not to give me any more gifts?"

Xiaozhuang was speechless. How could there be anyone who complained about the many gifts Kangxi gave her? If she hadn't watched her grow up, she would have suspected that she was a fool.

"You can talk to Xuanye about this yourself. I have never seen any concubine complain about the excessive gifts he gave me. I don't want to cause dislike."

Mu Sili pouted to show her unhappiness, which made Empress Xiaozhuang feel novel. It turned out that she had such a childish side.

"You've been by my side for so many years, don't you know that I give Xuanye a free rein? When have you ever seen me interfere in his affairs?

Since you are someone he cares about, then whatever he gives you is what you deserve. Don't let him down. It wasn't easy for him to succeed to the throne at such a young age. I hope you can treat him well."

"I understand, Grand Empress Dowager, don't worry. I am your Majesty's person. Whether now or in the future, I will be loyal to you."

Xiaozhuang was satisfied. At least she was sincere to Kangxi. As long as she treated him well, she didn't mind being her right hand.

Concubine Tong had been waiting for an opportunity to frame Mu Sili, but after waiting for a month, she still didn't get any news about Mu Sili going to Zhongcui Palace privately, which made her very angry.

Since she doesn't want to go out, she will create opportunities for herself. She just doesn't believe that she, Mu Sili, can always be so lucky.

When Mu Sili learned that Concubine Tong invited them to Chengqian Palace to appreciate flowers, she just smiled with disdain. She was so stupid. The Queen and the Imperial Concubine were there, so how could it be her turn to host a flower-viewing banquet?

But since she had sent someone to invite her, she would definitely not refuse. Concubine Rong was pregnant with the third prince Yinzhi, and she would not let anything happen to her even for the future of the Qing Dynasty.

"Your Highness, I feel like Concubine Tong's flower viewing banquet is not about wine. Do you want to go?"

"Go, why not? You're right, this is indeed a Hongmen Feast, and it's aimed at me. If I don't go, how can she perform?"

Zi Yuan was puzzled. Since she knew it was the Hongmen Banquet, why did she still go there? Wasn't she afraid of falling into a trap?

"Your Majesty, I will go to the Palace of Heavenly Purity and tell His Majesty this news. If you are harmed, I will be held responsible."

Mu Sili suddenly felt a headache. If Kangxi knew about this, would she still be able to go to Chengqian Palace to watch the fun?

However, she did not expect that Concubine Tong was so impatient. After only a month, she couldn't help but attack her.

"The Emperor must know about Concubine Tong's flower viewing banquet. He is very busy with government affairs, so don't bother him with such trivial matters. I will protect myself well. Please dress me up."

Although she said so, Ziyuan was still worried, so she sent someone to the Qianqing Palace to tell Kangxi the news while she was dressing her.

Kangxi felt terrible when he learned that Concubine Tong was going to hold a flower-viewing banquet. He worked so hard in the previous dynasty, but she only knew how to enjoy herself.

Although the flower viewing banquet was not a big deal, he always felt that there was something strange about it, so he sent Liang Jiugong to find out the news.

When he learned that Concubine Tong held the flower viewing banquet in order to frame Mu Sili, he was so angry that he almost rushed to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to depose Concubine Tong.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I have already sent people to secretly protect Concubine Chen and Noble Lady Rong. Concubine Chen is smart and will not fall into Concubine Tong's trap. You can rest assured."

"You really understand me. It seems that I have been too kind to the Tong family recently. Otherwise, how could Concubine Tong have the courage to hold a banquet to frame the concubines? I now suspect that she was the one who killed Chengrui and the others.

Since she has taken the initiative to bring the handle to my door, then keep a close eye on Chengqian Palace. If she doesn't want to be Tong Fei, then I will demote her to Tong Concubine."

Liang Jiugong almost laughed out loud. He sent people to investigate the matter only after receiving the news from Ziyuan. Who would have thought that Concubine Tong really had the intention to harm others?

Now the emperor already knows what she is thinking. If anything happens to Mu Sili in Chengqian Palace, the emperor will definitely not let her go.

"Go to Chengqian Palace and watch it yourself later. I don't believe that Concubine Tong would dare to attack Concubine Chen openly with you watching."

"I understand. Your Majesty, don't worry. I will stay close to Concubine Chen."