Chapter 135 Trap
Since that day, the relationship between the Queen Mother and Xiao Heng became even colder.
As a result, he also disliked Concubine Yan.
I feel that she is tactless and monopolizes the favor.
However, Concubine Yan was pregnant, so the Queen Mother couldn't punish her.
The Queen Mother did not attend the Third Prince's full moon banquet that day.
As soon as Concubine Yu got off the sedan chair, Concubine Rong came to greet her with a smile on her face.
"This concubine pays her respects to the Jade Concubine."
Concubine Yu raised her fair wrist to stroke the ruby hairpin swaying gently by her temples, then got off the sedan chair gracefully and looked at Concubine Rong.
"I've been quite busy lately. Is the dragon fetus in Concubine Rong's belly safe and sound?"
She naturally knows better than anyone whether he is safe or not.
Imperial Physician Wen would report to her about Concubine Rong's condition every other day.
However, during this period of time, she did focus on Concubine Yan.
In fact, Concubine Yan is too naive and needs to be reminded in everything.
Unlike Concubine Rong, her brain works faster than mine.
Concubine Rong held her belly with her bare hands and said with a smile, "The dragon fetus is fine. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."
Yu Fei walked forward and looked at her belly, which was beginning to show its shape. "I haven't seen you for half a month, and your belly seems to have grown a bit."
"How many months?"
"Five months." Rong Jieyu answered softly.
"It's been five months..." Yu Fei read slowly, her eyes gradually becoming deep.
At five months, you should be able to tell the gender.
If it was a prince, she would have to make plans.
Rong Jieyu had been with Concubine Yu for many years. As soon as Concubine Yu's eyes turned, she knew that Concubine Yu was up to something bad again.
And now, the baby in her belly is probably in danger.
No, to be precise, it should be that I am in great danger.
Concubine Yu raised her hand and caressed Rong Jieyu's lightly powdered face, a smile on her red lips: "Your face looks so thin, haven't you taken good care of yourself?"
Wherever her jade fingers rested, a burst of burning heat surged. Rong Jieyu's heart tightened, and she whispered, "I was always vomiting before and couldn't eat."
The Jade Concubine released her chin, and her cold voice was tinged with concern. "If you don't grow well, how can the dragon fetus be safe? I will have someone send some supplements to your palace later. You should take more of them every day to nourish your body and give birth to a healthy, fair and tender child."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Rong hurriedly expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Empress Yufei."
Jade Concubine's phoenix-like nails gently moved the tassels on her sleeves and said in a leisurely voice, "I will go in first."
Just as Rong Jieyu was about to catch up with Yu Fei, she suddenly caught a glimpse of bright-colored clothing out of the corner of her eye. In her half-closed eyes, a trap that had been waiting for a long time had already been quietly woven.
"My lady, why don't you go in?" Yingxiang supported Rong Jieyu in confusion.
Only then did she realize that Rong Jieyu's hands were shaking. She whispered, "My lady, what's wrong with you?"
Rong Jieyu hurriedly pulled Yingxiang towards the red wall.
"I feel uncomfortable. I'll stand here for a while before going in."
And on the other side of the red wall is the prey she is waiting for.
Yingxiang asked anxiously, "My lady, what's wrong with you? Would you like to return to the palace first? I'll go get the imperial physician."
Rong Jieyu quickly grabbed Yingxiang's hand, her voice trembling slightly: "I... I'm fine, I'm just scared."
Yingxiang glanced at Chunxi Palace and said, "My lady, you mean, Concubine Yu..."
When this name was mentioned, Rong Jieyu became even more anxious and worried, "Yingxiang, what should I do..."
"The Jade Concubine has made up her mind to take the child in my womb. She will definitely kill the mother and keep the child. I am not afraid of death, but I cannot let my child become a tool for her to gain power."
Yingxiang was suddenly startled and quickly looked around, "My lady, how could you say that?"
"Be careful not to be overheard by someone and fall into the ears of Jade Concubine."
Rong Jieyu choked with silent, yet tiny, sobs. "What are you afraid of? Concubine Yu is such a vicious person. Even if these words don't reach her ears, I will surely die."
"From the moment I became attached to her, I was destined to be a chess piece for the rest of my life."
"My lady..." Yingxiang called out distressedly.
Rong Jieyu stood still for a moment, took a deep breath, and said sadly, "Let's go. If we don't go in now, I'm afraid Concubine Yu will become suspicious."
She raised her head and her eyes met Liu Yuetang who was walking towards her from afar. The two looked at each other and smiled knowingly.
Hearing the footsteps behind the red wall getting farther and farther away, Yan Jieyu came back to her senses. She looked at the palace maid beside her with clear eyes and said, "Ping'er, if you were Rong Jieyu, what would you do?"
Ping'er thought for a moment and said, "I don't know."
The corners of Yan Jieyu's mouth slowly lifted up, like a blooming poppy, dangerous yet tempting to sink into.
"If it were me, I would strike first."
Her eyes turned cold and gloomy, making people shudder.
"Yan Jieyu..."
When the woman's gentle voice fell into her ears, the coldness on Yan Jieyu's face disappeared instantly, and she raised her head with a bright and warm smile.
I saw Liu Yuetang wearing a cherry blossom-colored palace dress, walking towards me gracefully.
"Sister Xi."
Concubine Yan's face lit up with joy and she walked towards Liu Yuetang.
Seeing that Yan Jieyu was about to kneel down to perform the greeting, Liu Yuetang quickly supported her wrist and said, "Sister, you are a delicate girl, don't worry about these etiquettes. You and I are both Jieyu, just nod to show your goodwill."
Yan Jieyu took Liu Yuetang's hand in hers and said with a guilty look on her face, "A few days ago, I was thinking about how to go and apologize to you. Now that I see you, I'll apologize to you."
As she spoke, she nodded and bowed.
Liu Yuetang quickly helped her up: "Why should I apologize to my good sister? If others see it, they will think I bullied her."
Yan Jieyu hurriedly shook her head: "No, I was almost wronged last time, but it was my sister who spoke up for me and saved me from disaster. My sister is so kind-hearted, how could she bully me? Instead, I..."
She hesitated to speak and lowered her eyes guiltily.
"Instead, I feel guilty towards my sister. It was because I was in the Qinzheng Palace that the Emperor didn't see her that day."
Seeing this, Liu Yuetang patted Yan Jieyu's hand nonchalantly, "How can you blame me for this? If you really want to blame someone... then blame myself for being useless and losing the emperor's favor."
She suppressed the smile on her face, and sad tears welled up in her eyes.
Concubine Yan's eyebrows softened, and she said softly, "Don't worry, sister. I will definitely persuade the emperor to visit your palace more often."
"Really?" Liu Yuetang looked at her with tears in her eyes.
Concubine Yan nodded firmly: "Yes! Now that I am pregnant, it is not convenient for me to serve the emperor. Sister has done me a favor, so I should naturally repay her."
Liu Yuetang was deeply moved and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her handkerchief. "Sister, you are so kind! I don't know how to thank you enough."
Yan Jieyu stepped forward and was about to raise her hand to help Liu Yuetang wipe her tears.
Unexpectedly, she took a step back and said solemnly, "My handkerchief is stained with a little musk. Sister, you can't get so close to me."
After saying that, she quickly handed the handkerchief to Wanqiu and asked her to keep it.
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