After the emperor personally visited Sangyuxuan, the empress dowager also rushed over from Shoukang Palace, which was a formality.
"Let me see!"
It's actually hard to tell who a newborn's facial features resemble. He lay docilely in his swaddling clothes with his eyes closed, his red lips occasionally opening and closing, looking a lot like Zhaohua back then.
The Queen Mother's eyes reddened. "Even at your age, you're still so sentimental... Whenever I see this child, I always think of poor Zhaohua! If only she were alive and well, how wonderful it would be... Forget it, today is a good day, let's not talk about this!"
"Aunt Zijin, please accompany my mother to the front hall. I have something to say to Concubine Jia."
"yes."
Perhaps to prevent the Queen Mother from accidentally saying more distressing words, Xie Yanci immediately sent the two people away.
After sending the servants away, he walked forward and sat next to Wei Shuyi.
At this moment, she was still immersed in the dream and did not react much to the emperor's arrival.
"Yao'er, are you feeling unwell? Why do you have that expression?"
"No, no." She came back to her senses, "I just had a beautiful dream."
"Oh? What did Yao'er dream about? Can you tell me about it?"
Tears welled up in her eyes. "It was Zhaohua! She was the one who brought this child to me! She also said that she missed Father very much and wanted to send my brother here so that Father could have some comfort and not dwell on the pain of the past."
Upon hearing this, Xie Yanci sighed with emotion for a moment, "Both Zhaohua and our son are blessed with great fortunes! Thinking back to when you were trapped in the Ministry of Punishment, I was truly terrified! I was terrified that an accident would cause him to leave us forever."
"emperor……"
"Fortunately, our child is quite capable! He still chose to stay."
Wei Shuyi smiled and said nothing more.
She subconsciously reached out and gently stroked her belly, lost in thought: After ten months of waiting, she finally lived up to everyone's expectations and gave birth to the Third Prince. The entire process was left to Sang Yu, and no one else had the opportunity to poison her. That tragedy would never happen again.
Next, it’s time for her revenge plan to proceed to the next step.
"I heard... that the Emperor seems to have forgiven the Imperial Concubine's mistakes recently? You've been to Chengqian Palace more than once, and she's truly enjoying herself!"
The emperor quickly reassured her, "I was only visiting Xuanhui. After all, he and I are father and son. As for the Imperial Concubine... I'm still furious about that incident! You don't need to worry about the rumors spread by the palace servants. I was only trying to give Xuanhui some face, not to show any regard for the Imperial Concubine herself."
Things have come to this point. If she continues to ask aggressive questions, it will seem that she is extremely ignorant.
Xie Yanci looked down at her, as if he understood something: "Yao'er, so you still feel bad about this?"
“…”
"Then, when our son's full moon banquet comes, I will give you another surprise!"
Wei Shuyi understood: all the emperor could give was favor and status.
Her original intention was not to climb to the top of power step by step, but in order to ensure the smooth progress of her plan, she had to do so.
She leaned in Xie Yanci's arms with a faint smile, her expression just as shy and immature as when she first entered the palace.
Time seems to have taken away nothing except her sincere heart.
At the same time, Concubine Qu was staying in Chengqian Palace and could no longer sit still.
"How could she be so lucky? Not only did she give birth to the Emperor's eldest daughter, but now she's pregnant with a boy! The Emperor treats her well. If she surpasses Xuanhui in the future, I wonder how Xuanhui will cope..."
"Don't worry, Noble Concubine! The Second Prince is incredibly gifted. Even the Empress Dowager is particularly fond of him! How could his favor be snatched away by that short-lived son?"
"Whether he's short-lived or not is still questionable. Don't say such things again!"
This is totally not Concubine Qu's style.
Because she never defended the concubines in the palace who competed with her for favor, but she behaved so abnormally at this moment.
Qianwei shut up sensibly, took the tray and walked out of the inner hall.
But that torment still tortured Concubine Qu. Now in the palace, the person she trusted most was Yu Huai.
Anyway, Xie Yanci will definitely go to Sang Yuxuan frequently recently. She can take this opportunity to contact Yu Huai privately and discuss the next arrangements.
She knew exactly why Princess Zhaohua died young. This time, the other party had given birth to a prince. If she wanted to take action again, it would be even more difficult!
Concubine Qu was panicking as she walked out through the secret passage, but she bumped into an old acquaintance——
"My lady, where are you going?"
"Doctor Lu, why are you coming here instead of helping out at Lin'an Palace? The Emperor already suspects that I've bribed you. If we become too close and Concubine Jia gets a hold of us, it will be very disadvantageous to me!"
Lu Xingzhou was stunned for a moment, then bowed as per etiquette. "I understand what the Imperial Concubine meant. I also want to remind you not to make a big fuss about going to Yiqing Terrace. Right now, the Imperial Preceptor has been summoned by the Emperor to the Changsheng Palace for private questioning. If the Emperor were to discover your close association, he might have mixed feelings."
"What's going on?! Why was the Imperial Master called over?! Could it be..."
"Your Majesty, there's no need to worry. The Imperial Preceptor is fine. It's just that the Emperor needs to discuss the date of the Full Moon Banquet with the Imperial Preceptor and Taoist Yu."
Upon hearing that Yu Huai's position was still as stable as a rock and had not been suppressed, Concubine Qu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
In Yonghua Palace, she could never count on her natal family, and the only person who could be considered an ally was this imperial teacher.
If Xie Yanci suddenly attacked and demoted him to a low-ranking official, it would undoubtedly be like breaking her left and right arms!
Lu Xingzhou studied her expression with a complicated look, his tone tinged with dissatisfaction, "Your Majesty seems to think highly of the Imperial Preceptor?"
"Of course!" Concubine Qu did not deny it. "He has always been on good terms with me. Knowing that he was not harmed by the treacherous person, I am happy for him. It is only natural."
"I understand. In that case, I will return to the Imperial Hospital to handle my business."
"Um."
Concubine Qu didn't notice his expression. Just as she was about to walk back, she saw her personal maid Qian Wei.
The other party was in a hurry and didn't see her at all.
It's time to find a way out for yourself.
If the truth comes out, she will have someone to blame.
Thinking of this, Concubine Qu calmed herself down and walked towards Qianwei.
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