After leaving Taiji Palace, Concubine Xi would always see the image of Su Lijin lying on Xiao Shengxing.
Although she knew that the emperor could not belong to her alone, she still felt extremely uncomfortable.
Moreover, I have tried so hard to please others these days, but the final results are not satisfactory.
But Su Lijin only needs to snap her fingers to get something that is beyond her reach.
Thinking of this, she suddenly had an idea.
She is not the only concubine in the harem, nor is she the only one who is an enemy of Su Lijin.
She beckoned Cui'er to come closer and whisper, then said:
"Spread the news that the Empress slept next to the Emperor's legs today. The bigger the better. I don't believe there won't be anyone as unwilling as I am..."
If someone could take action, it would be considered revenge for himself.
Cui'er agreed, turned around and ran away.
Inside the Yikun Palace.
Concubine Shu was bored and was trimming the potted plants in front of her when she saw the eunuch running in hurriedly.
There was a hint of disgust in her eyes, and she frowned and spoke with some dissatisfaction.
"What's the rush? You're so impatient and have no manners."
"Your Majesty!" The eunuch spoke hesitantly, then leaned over and told Concubine Shu the new news he had heard.
What? The Emperor actually!
The scissors in her hand fell to the ground in surprise, and Wei Shu almost hurt herself.
Concubine Shu's face was filled with anger. She had never expected that the Emperor had originally confined Su Lijin, but now...
Where on earth did Su Lijin learn these seductive skills to seduce the emperor? She must have always been favored by the emperor. If this matter were to be spread out, more people would mock her incompetence.
"Who spread the news?" Concubine Shu asked with a frown.
"It's Cui'er, the palace maid beside Concubine Xi." The eunuch replied.
"Go and keep her mouth shut. If I hear these words again, I will punish her severely."
Concubine Xi looked at Cui'er, who was kneeling in front of her with her cheeks swollen from being beaten, and frowned in silence.
When Concubine Shu suddenly called for someone to punish her, she was simply slapping herself in the face.
Now, it’s all Su Lijin’s fault that I’ve reached this point today!
She must not be let go.
Looking at the gorgeous flowers in front of her, Concubine Xi couldn't help but raise her hand. These were the large quantities of fragrant moon flowers that she had bribed others to bring in from the palace.
"My lady, please don't touch me."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Xi immediately withdrew her hand.
Coming back to her senses, she looked at the eunuch Yun'er beside her.
"Are you sure this flower has a subtle poisonous gas that can kill people over time?"
"Your Majesty, I can confirm this. Don't worry." Yun'er answered seriously.
"Well, in that case, go ahead and do it."
This time, she wanted to see whether Su Lijin still had the chance to enjoy the emperor's favor.
The next day, inside Kunning Palace.
Su Lijin was sitting in the yard basking in the sun when her eyes suddenly caught sight of several young eunuchs carrying bouquets of flowers at the door.
Seeing that a few people were acting suspiciously, Su Lijin called them over directly.
After the young eunuchs looked at each other, they lowered their heads and came to Su Lijin.
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen."
"Where did you get these flowers?" Su Lijin set her eyes on the flowers placed on the ground.
Such a bright color can indeed attract people's attention at first sight.
But, Su Lijin happened to recognize this flower.
She had seen this flower in ancient books.
Flowers can take people's lives invisibly when they bloom and fall.
It can be seen that the person who arranged for this flower to come in had bad intentions and wanted to get rid of himself.
He really has a vicious mind.
"Your Majesty, we are all following the instructions of the general manager. As for where these came from, we really don't know."
A young eunuch answered.
"In that case, Hua will stay and you guys can go down."
I guess even if I ask, I won't get anything out of it. It would be better to lure the snake out of its hole.
Looking at the flowers in front of her, Su Lijin stood up and put down the white porcelain cup casually.
"It's such a beautiful flower, it would be a shame not to use it as flower fertilizer."
In a short while, Su Lijin turned the fragrant mooncakes that Concubine Xi had obtained with great effort into flower fertilizer.
For three days in a row.
Concubine Xi was still waiting when news came from Kunning Palace that the Empress had passed away.
But after waiting for a long time, I still didn't get any news.
Finally, I couldn't bear it anymore.
She stood up and walked out.
After recuperating, Cui Er quickly followed: "My Lady, where are we going?"
"That flower has been with the Queen for a long time. It's time to go see the Queen."
After saying that, Concubine Xi came to Kunning Palace accompanied by Cui'er.
Even before she stepped in, she was fantasizing about seeing Su Lijin barely surviving.
Concubine Xi had even prepared her emotions and was ready to cry because of Su Lijin's serious illness.
Who knew that as soon as I walked in, I saw Su Lijin chatting and laughing with the eunuch beside her.
Her face was rosy and she didn't look sick at all.
Concubine Xi paused, her eyes filled with astonishment.
How come, he's okay?
After noticing the person standing at the door out of the corner of her eye, Su Lijin turned around and said to Concubine Xi with a smile.
"Since Noble Xi is here, why don't you come in?"
Concubine Xi walked in with her head held high.
He looked around the yard but couldn't find any trace of Xiang Yuezi.
"My Lord Xi, what are you looking for?"
"It's nothing. I heard that the flowers delivered to Her Majesty's palace a few days ago were very beautiful, so I thought of coming to see them." Concubine Xi replied with a smile.
"Really? I think that flower is pretty good too, and would be perfect as fertilizer. Look how beautifully the other flowers are blooming."
"Flowers, fertilizer?"
So, she used the things she had worked so hard to get to make fertilizer for the flowers?
When Concubine Xi realized this, she became so angry that she spit out blood and almost fainted.
Seeing that something was not right, Su Lijin calmly spoke to the eunuch beside her.
"Go to the Imperial Hospital and ask Lu Bingqian."
Not long after, Lu Bingqian hurried to Kunning Palace.
Lu Bingqian placed his hand on Concubine Xi's hand through the handkerchief, seeming a little unbelievable. After taking Concubine Xi's pulse again, Lu Bingqian looked at Su Lijin.
Su Lijin nodded slightly, and Lu Bingqian told her the truth: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, you are pregnant."
Pregnant? Concubine Xi was shocked, and cold sweat oozed from her forehead.
Su Lijin listened to the imperial physician's words and looked at the woman in front of her with deep meaning.
This news soon reached Xiao Shengxing's ears, and he only spoke lightly after knowing it.
"Send someone to take good care of Lady Xi's fetus."
The secret guard looked at Xiao Shengxing with a hint of doubt.
"If you have anything, just ask directly." When saying this, Xiao Shengxing didn't even look up.
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