Xie Yanci really favored Concubine Jin's children.
After learning that she had given birth to a little prince, she couldn't help but curl her lips in front of all the concubines. Wei Shuyi saw all this, feeling neither sad nor happy.
She was no longer as innocent as when she first entered the palace. Because of the emperor's caring actions towards her and his handsome appearance, she fell in love with him.
After experiencing ups and downs in the Yonghua Palace for a long time, she finally understood the current situation: the most important thing is not to get entangled in love affairs, nor to constantly ask who Xie Yanci loves the most now, but to grasp everything that can be controlled now.
She joined the others, some hypocritically, some sincerely, in wishing the Imperial Concubine well, imagining her future prosperity and wealth. Afterward, she and Shu Wanyi left Chengqian Palace together.
Shu Wanyi certainly understood her current state of mind and couldn't help but feel a little worried: "Sister, if you still can't let go of what happened in the past, you don't have to come tonight..."
"You should know better than anyone what others will say if I don't come."
"But if you get yourself bruised and battered, and the emperor sees you, he might even blame you in his heart."
"The fact that I was able to take the position of concubine shows that I already have a way to deal with him. For a while, I deliberately gave the emperor the cold shoulder. Now that the imperial concubine has given birth to a prince, while she is too busy to plot against others, it's time for us to take action."
Shu Wanyi didn't understand the meaning of her words for a moment: "Sister, you mean..."
"You've been alone in Yanxi Palace for so long. Even though Concubine Wen has returned, you two aren't sisters after all. Don't you want to have a child of your own?"
When she first entered the palace, Shu Wanyi had never thought about such things. She lived for her father's instructions and had never thought about how to win the emperor's heart or how to give birth to a son to consolidate his favor.
There is no need to force the issue of the royal heir.
After all, there are so many concubines in the palace, it is not her turn.
Now, hearing Wei Shuyi's vague hints, the heart that had been silent for a long time couldn't help but beat faster.
Shu Wanyi lowered her head, her voice as soft as a mosquito's. "Sister, I don't know how the Emperor feels about me right now... Moreover, he favors the Imperial Concubine so much. After he has a prince, I'm afraid he'll spend a lot of time in Chengqian Palace... What qualifications do I have to compete with the Imperial Concubine?"
"Don't worry about this. I'll go to Shoukang Palace to find the Empress Dowager. If the Emperor neglects the concubines because of Concubine Jin, as his mother, I will definitely intervene to persuade him. All I want to do is take control of everything! If my sister also wants to climb the ladder with me, just nod and agree."
It is undeniable that because of the encounter in the imperial garden, Shu Wanyi also developed inappropriate thoughts about the young emperor.
Whenever she saw Xie Yanci's eyes fall on other women, she would feel a hidden pain in the deepest part of her heart. This should not be the emotion that belonged to her.
But she turned out to be like this!
It would be a lie to say that she didn't love him. What's wrong with having a child of their own?
So, the two people reached a consensus that night.
No one knew what would happen to the Imperial Concubine after she gave birth. No one could have imagined that someone else would be ready to take away the Imperial Concubine's favor.
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Wei Shuyi has always been a person of action. After finalizing her plan, she would go to Changsheng Palace to visit Xie Yanci from time to time.
Today she is responsible for playing the role of a red-sleeved lady, and tomorrow she will bring snacks. Compared with her previous attitude of keeping others at a distance, this is a world of difference.
Even the emperor asked her more than once: "I thought I had done something wrong later that made you still hold a grudge against me. I was indeed at fault for your miscarriage. I am very pleased that you have changed your mind."
"Your Majesty, I am just this stubborn. It is already the best news that you did not continue to blame me. In the future, if I do it again, just give me the cold shoulder and leave me alone."
Xie Yanci's expression was complicated, and he hesitated several times to speak. Finally, he reached out and pulled her to his side.
"Yao'er, you must have a deep understanding of your status. To me, you are different from others. Don't underestimate yourself."
She had heard similar words countless times. It was fine on ordinary days, but as long as it was related to Concubine Jin, this man's heart would unsurprisingly lean towards someone else.
If this is called a unique existence, then what is Concubine Jin?
Wei Shuyi did not say these words out loud.
She simply smiled at the emperor and said softly, "Last time was just an accident, but now I also want to have a child. I wonder if the emperor can calm down and let bygones be bygones."
Xie Yanci was stunned for a moment, then tentatively held her hand. "Actually... I feel guilty towards Zhaohua and the child who is still alive. I'm afraid that forcing you to sleep with me when you're feeling down will only make our relationship grow more distant. However, now that you've said so, I will certainly fulfill your wish!"
The king's grace flows like water, so she will use this "despicable" method to transform herself into the person she originally despised the most.
After all, being noble cannot win favor, nor can it avenge the people you care about.
She finally stayed in the Changsheng Palace again, and through her own means and taking advantage of their past affection, she made the emperor indulge in it again and again. This is probably the charm of wanting to refuse but also to welcome.
Not only that, she also kindly took Shu Wanyi to share a piece of the pie.
With two beauties beside him, Xie Yanci naturally wouldn't refuse. Over time, Shu Wanyi also became a popular couple.
Concubine Jin watched helplessly as the situation in the palace changed rapidly. But she had no mind to manage it, as she had to take good care of her son.
On the day of the full moon banquet, the Ministry of Rites will formally draft the name of the second prince and officially promote her rank.
However, after she waited for a long time, she only received one piece of news.
It was still early morning, Qianwei rushed into the inner room in a hurry, the sweat on her forehead had not yet disappeared.
"What's wrong? You're in such a rush so early in the morning! If you move any more, you'll wake up the Second Prince!"
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty, but I have some very important news to report!"
"This palace has been peaceful for a long time. What big news could there be?"
Qian Wei frowned. "I just heard the news from other palace people! Early this morning, people from Yanxi Palace and Lin'an Palace successively reported the good news to Changsheng Palace! They said that the two young ladies are pregnant!"
Hearing the words "Yanxi Palace", her hands trembled: "Who is the pregnant woman? Is it my sister?"
"No, it's Shu Wanyi from the West Side Hall!"
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