Chapter 73 Setting up a trap
Before nightfall, the news that Lady Bai was promoted to Concubine because of her pregnancy spread throughout the harem.
For Liu Gong, it was undoubtedly another sleepless night.
Especially Concubine Yu, the porcelain in the room was scattered all over the floor.
He didn't understand why Bai Meiren's pregnancy was as easy as pie, while the child he had been looking forward to for several years was still nowhere to be found.
The next day, in the side hall of Yihua Palace.
The night is clear, with the sun, moon and stars sparsely visible.
Lady Rong lifted her jade feet lightly, stepped over the threshold, and walked slowly and lightly in front of Concubine Yu.
Then she bowed respectfully and said, "I greet your Majesty."
Yu Jieyu was holding a cup of tea, not even glancing at Rong Meiren. She said calmly, "I thought Rong Meiren had forgotten who your real master was."
As she spoke, she took a sip of tea.
Concubine Rong hurriedly leaned forward and said in a panic, "I will never forget your kindness, Your Majesty. I also remember that you are my only master. I wanted to come and visit you yesterday, but you were confined to your room, so I needed to make arrangements in advance. To conceal my presence, I had no choice but to come tonight. I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness."
After hearing this, Yu Jieyu felt a little satisfied.
"I'm glad you know."
"Otherwise..." Her eyes narrowed.
A cold smile appeared on the corner of her lips: "I will not be able to take care of your brother anymore."
Rong Meiren's eyelashes trembled, and she tightly grasped the silk in her hand: "Yes, I will definitely find a way to help you, Your Majesty, share your worries."
At this time, You Yu Nu also came.
Yu Jieyu frowned, "Why are you here so late? The leading guard should have returned a little later."
You Yunv quickly took off the veil on her face and said, "Cousin, I'm afraid we'll be discovered if it's too early."
Yu Jieyu glanced at her coldly: "With your guts, you still want to sit on the throne of the Nine Concubines."
Seeing that there was not much time left to talk, Concubine Yu stopped criticizing You Yu Nu and started talking about business.
"The Emperor is currently doting on that bitch surnamed Liu. If you don't work harder, I'm afraid she'll become pregnant with the Emperor's heir just like Lady Bai. Then, it will be difficult to get rid of her."
Concubine Rong nodded and said, "Your Majesty is right. I will strive to win the Emperor's favor and speak a few good words for you in front of the Emperor."
Yu Jieyu waved the round fan in her hand and said, "Now that I am under house arrest, I have to rely on you all for everything. If I am released soon, I will definitely benefit from your help."
The two men stood up and said yes.
Yu Jieyu continued, "From now on, if Concubine Yu and Lady Liu have any trouble, please inform me immediately. As long as you can find a way to get rid of her, I can mobilize all the connections in the palace."
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On the other side, Liu Yuetang felt a little full after dinner, so she took her zheng and went out for a walk.
I happened to see You Yu Nu and Rong Mei Ren coming from afar.
Liu Yuetang hurriedly hid behind the rockery.
Liu Zheng frowned, puzzled, "Strange, You Yu Nu is Concubine Yu's person, and this Rong Meiren is known to all the palaces to be on the same side as Concubine Yu, how come..."
Liu Yuetang pondered and said slowly: "If I remember correctly, the Yihua Palace is in front."
Liu Zheng was startled: "My lady, you mean..."
The rest is self-explanatory.
Liu Yuetang nodded gently: "It's almost right."
"I didn't expect this beautiful Rong to be so well hidden."
Liu Yuetang raised her eyebrows slightly, and a soft light flickered in her dark eyes.
"Guess, is Concubine Yu discussing how to lift the ban, or how to get rid of me?"
Liu Zheng pondered for a moment and said, "I guess... both."
"Then... young master, you must be careful."
Liu Yuetang smiled deeply: "It's easy to attack a city, but it's hard to defend it."
"Since we don't know their plan, let's take the initiative to set an exit."
Liu Zheng's eyes turned slightly: "My lady, what do you mean..."
Liu Yuetang slowly raised her rosy red lips: "A plan within a plan, a game within a game."
After saying that, she pulled Liu Zheng to a more secluded place.
Avoid letting Rong Meiren and the other person think that you are just sitting back and waiting for something to happen.
"Sister Rong, I entered the palace late, so I'll have to ask for your advice in the future." You Yunv followed behind Lady Rong and said with a slight smile.
A hint of impatience flashed across Rong Meiren's eyes, and then she smiled and whispered, "Sister, you'd better not follow me. Be careful not to be seen by someone with ulterior motives."
She was cautious and lowered her voice deliberately before saying this.
Just as You Yu Nu was about to speak, she heard footsteps slowly approaching.
Rong Meiren reacted suddenly.
"Don't talk to me later. If anyone asks, just say you happened to see me while watching the moon."
You Yu Nu nodded in surprise: "Yes, I understand."
Although she said so, she couldn't understand why Lady Rong was so cautious.
The concubines in the palace always get along harmoniously on the surface, but they are scheming against each other behind the scenes.
If I stand next to her, others will think that we are enemies and that we are just smiling but hiding a dagger.
How could her identity be exposed?
Before Rong Meiren could go forward to find out who it was, the footsteps stopped.
Then there were bursts of vomiting sounds.
Both Rong Meiren and You Yunu were shocked and looked at each other.
Then, the woman's voice fell into his ears: "My dear, what's wrong with you?"
"I don't know why, but I've been feeling nauseous lately."
As soon as these words were spoken, Rong Meiren and You Yunv immediately knew who it was.
Rong Meiren stood where she was and looked over.
Liu Yuetang was seen holding her chest and gasping for breath.
Those pale lips and the uncomfortable look were not fake.
Liu Zheng's voice was filled with joy: "My lady, you...you are pregnant, aren't you?"
Liu Yuetang glanced sideways, and Liu Zheng immediately understood what was going on and subconsciously covered her slightly open mouth.
Liu Yuetang took a breath and said weakly, "Don't talk nonsense."
"Please ask the imperial physician to come and check Ping An's pulse tomorrow."
Liu Zheng supported her and nodded, "Yes, I understand."
"Then, my dear, are you still taking a walk?"
Liu Yuetang gently stroked her lower abdomen and said without hesitation: "Let's go back to the palace."
After Liu Yuetang walked away, Lady Rong stepped forward.
You Yunv looked at Rong Meiren with a unhappy expression: "Sister Rong, she...she can't be pregnant."
Rong Meiren recalled the scene of Liu Yuetang placing her hand on her belly, lost in thought. "She is in the emperor's good graces, so it's not surprising that she's pregnant with the emperor's heir."
You Yunv's mind was in turmoil: "Then...what should we do? Should we tell my cousin?"
Concubine Rong looked at her and said softly, "Hasn't the maid who delivers the meal already been arranged? It's inconvenient for me to come out. I'll have to trouble my sister to ask that maid to pass on the message."
Seeing You Yu Nu hesitate, Rong Meiren smiled gently and said, "Don't worry, I won't steal your credit. I will pretend to be unaware of what happened today. You are the only one who heard it. When Yu Jieyu is restored to her position of honor and favor, you will definitely be given benefits."
You Yu Nu pursed her lips and said, "That's fine."
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