"I'm pregnant? Is this true? I want to have children for you, but I never thought I'd get pregnant so soon. Is the Emperor trying to trick me?"

"I knew you wouldn't believe it, Ziyuan. Tell your master if this is true. You're saying it as if I were lying to her. How could I possibly lie to her about something like this?"

Zi Yuan was also a little helpless. If the Empress did not believe what someone else said, it would be normal, but why didn't she believe what the Emperor said?

"Your Majesty, what the Emperor said is true. You are indeed pregnant. Do you remember what happened before? You fell down and fainted because of Concubine Rong."

"It's actually true. What happened to Concubine Rong? She's pregnant, and a fall could easily cause a miscarriage. Have you found the person behind this?"

Kangxi got angry when he heard who was behind this. He asked Liang Jiugong to investigate, but he found out that the person who pushed them was already dead. If he wanted to investigate further, it would waste time, so he had to leave the case unresolved for the time being.

But she was not stupid. What happened happened at the flower-viewing banquet, so this matter was directed at the two of them, and Concubine Tong was the most suspicious.

He knew how jealous Concubine Tong was of Mu Sili's favor, and she used the Tong family to pressure him. This was most likely done by her.

But now the clues are gone, so he can only let her go for the time being. But he will remember this matter in his heart. If she makes a mistake again in the future, he will settle accounts with her for what happened today.

"Don't worry, this matter will eventually get to the bottom of it. The palace maid who pushed Noble Lady Rong is dead, but everything has its traces. I don't believe she can hide it forever."

Mu Sili understood. Kangxi guessed that it was Concubine Tong who had done something to them, but the person who did it was dead. If he confronted her, she would definitely not admit it.

But it would be different if she made a mistake again. As long as she had the intention to harm her, she would be exposed sooner or later.

"Isn't it all right now? Besides, if it weren't for what happened today, I wouldn't have known I was pregnant. I should thank the person behind this.

You also know that there are many dirty tricks in the harem, such as forcing abortion before pregnancy is discovered. I am favored, and if someone uses such a method against me...

Since both I and Noble Rong are fine, let's leave it at that for now. I don't want you to dwell on these trivial matters."

Kangxi looked at her with heartache. Since she said so, it could only be like this. However, this matter had taken root in his heart, and sooner or later he would make Concubine Tong pay the price.

Inside Kunning Palace, the Queen looked with an unpleasant expression at the palace maid kneeling on the ground to report that Mu Sili was pregnant.

She didn't go to the banquet in Chengqian Palace today because she guessed that Concubine Tong would attack them. She didn't expect that Concubine Tong would actually attack them.

But she was really stupid. She thought that if she killed the person who did it, the matter would not be traced back to her?

Unfortunately, the emperor was not a fool. He must have guessed that it was her who did it. The reason he didn't do anything to her was just because Mu Sili just happened to find out that she was pregnant.

She is indeed lucky. Not only has she been the emperor's favorite for many years, but she became pregnant as soon as she entered the harem. By this time next year, she will probably be named Concubine Chen, right?

She couldn't understand why he was so deeply in love with Mu Sili. After all, she was just a palace maid. Even if she saved his life, it was what she should do as a slave.

But she is the queen, and the most basic requirement for a queen is magnanimity. Since he likes her, she can only choose to fulfill his wish. Even her title of Chenpin is partly due to her contribution.

Now that she is pregnant, if she really gives birth to a prince, will it affect the status of the child in her belly?

If that child would threaten her son's status, she wouldn't mind being ruthless.

She is the queen, and the child born to her is the legitimate son. Only the legitimate son is qualified to become the crown prince and inherit the throne. No one else is qualified.

The queen suddenly became worried that the child she gave birth to this time would not be a prince. Judging from Kangxi's favor for Mu Sili, even the queen could not compare to him.

It is unclear what will happen in the future, but what is certain is that his exclusive favor for her will continue for some time.

"Your Highness, don't be sad. It's only a matter of time before Concubine Chen is favored by the Emperor and becomes pregnant. You just need to give birth to the little prince safely. The position of Crown Prince can only belong to the legitimate son in your womb."

"I know that the harem is now under the care of Noble Consort Nianhulu. Send someone to monitor Kunning Palace. If there are any servants who betray their master, they will be beaten to death without reporting to me."

"I understand."

In the Cining Palace, Empress Xiaozhuang looked at Liang Jiugong in surprise. What did he just say, Mu Sili is pregnant?

"Is this true? Concubine Chen is pregnant after serving Xuanye for just over a month. Is their bond really that deep?

I'll go see her. This girl is sometimes heartless. Don't let anyone plot against her. I watched her grow up, and now that she's become my granddaughter-in-law, I naturally can't bear to see her suffer any injustice. "

Liang Jiugong laughed. He thought she didn't love Mu Sili anymore. It turned out that she still treated her as her granddaughter as before.

This is easy to deal with. Concubine Tong doesn't like her and will definitely find a way to harm her. With the protection of the Empress Dowager, she will definitely be able to give birth safely.

When Mu Sili learned that Xiaozhuang came to see her in Yiku Palace, she was still discussing the name of their future child with Kangxi.

"The Empress Dowager has come to see me in person. Your Majesty, please move aside. I am going to welcome her."

"If the Royal Mother knew that you ignored your own health to see her, she would definitely feel that I have treated you unfairly. Do you want the Royal Mother to scold me?"

"What nonsense is the emperor talking about? The Empress Dowager is not that kind of person."

"Xuanye is right. You are pregnant and you should take care of your body. I can come in by myself. You don't need to go to greet me in person."

"This concubine pays her respects to the Empress Dowager."

"Hurry up and get up. I didn't expect you to be pregnant so soon. The nanny hasn't made any preparations. Why don't you move to the Cining Palace to take care of the baby?

With me watching over you, I'm sure you'll have a safe birth this time, and nothing must happen to my little great-grandson."

Kangxi thought this was a good idea, but she respected Mu Sili's decision. After all, going to the Cining Palace was not any easier than being in the Yiku Palace.

"Thank you, Grand Empress Dowager, for your concern. I am fine. You are not feeling well, and I don't want to bother you with my own affairs."

"Why bother? You are also my granddaughter-in-law. Is there anything wrong with me taking care of my granddaughter-in-law and great-grandson? Besides, I am in good health."

"There's really no need, Grand Empress Dowager. It wouldn't be a good idea to mobilize so many people when I've just gotten pregnant. How about we wait until the pregnancy is stable?

If I can't take care of myself at that time, I will move to the Cining Palace and you will take care of me. What do you think?"