The death of a talented person is like a light feather falling into a deep pool, which stops completely after the ripples.
But it was different for Concubine Wen. The news of her pregnancy not only spread throughout the six palaces, causing discussions among the palace people, but even the Qu Mansion far away in the capital sent people to deliver precious supplements.
In comparison, Concubine Jin is more like the abandoned pawn.
"My Lady, are you sure you want to visit the Fifth Miss?"
"How many times do I need to tell you this? She has been promoted now. She is the Consort Wen in the palace, not the fifth girl in the Qu Mansion."
Concubine Jin was in low spirits, her tone was weak, and she didn't even have the energy to scold the palace maids.
Qian Dai waited even more carefully: "Yes, I've made a note of it. However, the Emperor is probably in the Yanxi Palace right now. Would you like to go another time?"
"Right now! Isn't she trying to show off in front of me?! Then I'll let her see clearly! Who is the person the emperor cares about most in his heart!"
As she spoke, she took out a few gold hairpins from her dressing table, inserted them into her hair bun, and stiffly pulled the corners of her mouth in front of the bronze mirror to make sure she could fake a smile before stepping out of Chengqian Palace.
Many concubines came to Noble Lady Wen's residence to celebrate. Noble Lady Jin saw them from afar and was inevitably angry.
"This group of people are used to flattering the powerful and bullying the weak! They used to come to me every morning and evening to fawn over me, and now they're going to the Yanxi Palace to act like slaves again!"
"My Lady, please don't be angry! For someone like that, it's important to recognize the truth and stay away from him as soon as possible."
"Come on, follow me in."
The main hall was already filled with rare treasures that hadn't been sent to the warehouse in time, as well as medicinal herbs for pregnancy protection. The palace maids were busy cleaning up, and from behind the screen, the gentle laughter of Concubine Wen could be heard.
Concubine Jin clenched her fist slightly, but the armor poked her palm. The stinging sensation made her regain some consciousness.
"Your Majesty is indeed one step ahead of me. When I learned that my sister was pregnant, I searched the palace for a long time before carefully selecting these gifts. I hope my sister will not dislike them."
Noblewoman Wen leaned against the emperor's chest, boldly playing with his hair without even glancing at her. "How could that be? Even if you came empty-handed, I wouldn't blame you. After all, we sisters have a deep bond... This is also the child you've been waiting for so long. It's understandable that you were so excited that you forgot to bring a gift or something."
It's really hateful!
What he said was a mockery of her unlucky belly!
Everyone in the Qu family waited for several years without any result. However, Qu Yuexi happened to be so lucky that she became pregnant with the royal heir not long after entering the palace!
Xie Yanci looked at her awkwardly standing there, then he let go of the beauty in his arms, stood up and walked towards her: "Why did you forget to bring your cloak again?"
"Your Majesty, I am not cold..."
"In previous years, when there was a late spring cold snap, you would always get a high fever and fall ill. You must not be careless."
The long-lost warmth made Concubine Jin burst into tears instantly.
Ever since the incident with the Goddess of Childbirth, she had often felt a rift between herself and the emperor. She was speechless about that incident. The emperor had once again lifted them up high, then gently let them down, seemingly "punishing" them fairly, leaving her speechless even more.
I thought that when I came here today, I would have to endure the grievances and witness with my own eyes him hugging the woman he hated the most and showing affection.
But after all, she is the apple of the emperor's eye, even his pregnant younger sister cannot compare to her!
"Your Majesty and my elder sister are so in love, I really envy you!" Noble Lady Wen didn't show any displeasure, but instead looked expectant. "Your Majesty has been sitting here with me for quite a while, why don't you go to Chengqian Palace and keep my elder sister company?"
"That's fine... take good care of yourself in the palace and don't move around too much. The first three months are the most important."
"I obey your command!"
It was not until the emperor and his concubine left together that Concubine Wen's pretended innocent smile was replaced by a sneer.
The maid didn't understand: "My lady, why don't you keep the emperor here? If he goes to the Imperial Concubine..."
"Using your pregnancy to gain favor, what kind of skill is that? Besides, it's not that the Emperor was seduced by her and wanted to go to Chengqian Palace today. It's that I took pity on her and took the initiative to push the Emperor to her. What's there to be proud of?"
"My young master is very smart. I am the one who worries too much."
Concubine Wen picked up an ancient book on the table and said, "Last time I went to Sangyuxuan, I seemed to see Concubine Yi also had the same book."
"My lord, what do you want me to do?"
She was always like this: she would only say the first half of what she said or did, leaving the rest to be guessed. The palace maids had been taught this so often that they understood her intentions immediately.
"This book once mentioned how to make fireworks. Go inform the Imperial Household Department and tell them that I'm in a good mood today and would like my servants to set off some fireworks for you to see."
"I'll go right away!"
Lady Wen looked at her from behind and sighed, "Am I that scary? I'm so useless."
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Concubine Jin finally kept Xie Yanci in Chengqian Palace.
After three rounds of drinking, the emperor naturally chose to stay here. She specially called the palace's most skilled maidservant for makeup and secretly ordered Qian Dai to fetch her treasured colorful feathered robe.
"My Lady, you haven't danced for a long time. Do you really want to give it a try?"
"Qu Yuexi isn't the only one in the Qu family who's skilled in dancing. If she can do it, I can do it too. Furthermore, this dance is of great significance to the Emperor, so it's naturally much better than hers!"
At that time, on the high platform of the palace selection, she fell in love with the emperor at first sight. The result of being the only one to stand out also gave her a surprise.
She specially danced in the imperial garden, and this colorful feathered dress was the best testimony of the night when they first met.
When Concubine Jin thought of the sweetness of the past, her heart was beating uncontrollably, and she could only suppress her joy by taking the opportunity of drawing her eyebrows.
Suddenly, an inappropriate sound was heard outside the window, and Qiandai immediately went out to check——
"My lady, someone is setting off fireworks."
"It's not New Year's Day, and it's not an important banquet. Who is so bold?" Concubine Jin did not stop her work and continued to carefully select jewelry. "Go and close all the windows to avoid disturbing the emperor."
Xie Yanci didn't mind. He had already changed into his pajamas and walked out of the inner room: "Let me see which palace is celebrating."
"emperor?"
"This location... should be the Yanxi Palace." He pushed open the nearby window and muttered to himself, "Noble Lady Wen is pregnant, so it's not impossible to let her be unrestrained for once."
When Concubine Jin heard that name, she felt nauseous and forced a smile, saying, "Yes, the fifth girl has been spoiled at home. Your Majesty, please don't blame her."
However, the fireworks seemed to have grown legs, moving away step by step, gradually moving towards the direction of Lin'an Palace!
Xie Yanci's gaze followed it as it went away. A figure flashed through his mind, distracting him.
"Your Majesty, these fireworks aren't as beautiful as those set off during the New Year." Concubine Jin noticed something was wrong and immediately closed the window. "I specially prepared them..."
"Yao'er!" "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"
The emperor frowned and said, "I suddenly remembered that I have an important memorial that I haven't reviewed yet. I have to go back to the Hall of Eternal Life first."
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