Concubine Li patted the back of her hand and said, "Of course, we can call each other sisters from now on."
The two chatted for a while before Concubine Qi leisurely stood up and left.
The nanny asked Concubine Li, "Is Concubine Qi trying to seek protection from the Empress?"
Concubine Li's face darkened. "Yes, although she became one of the four concubines, her foundation is still shallow. She has no help in this harem. If she doesn't build good relationships with the old people in the palace and find someone to rely on, I'm afraid the child in her belly would have died long ago."
Among the four concubines, Concubine Wei had Prince Kang, Concubine Yin had Prince Qin, and the deceased Concubine Qiao had Prince An. Only she had only one princess.
If Qi Wanying needs help, she can only come to her.
Concubine Li just smiled and said, "You are still naive. Even if I don't take action, someone else will. Empress Guang will never allow her to give birth to an heir."
…
The nameless banquet at Dengxian Tower turned into a family reunion banquet.
Now everyone in Shangjing City knows Xie Qingyao’s true identity.
He Zheng arranged two personal guards for Xie Qingyao, "Shuangyue, Mozhu, from now on they will be responsible for protecting you and will obey your orders."
Xie Qingyao saw the two female guards kneeling on one knee on the ground and said, "Stand up."
"Yes!" they said in unison.
Xi Feng's lips twitched.
The secret guard camp is almost entirely composed of men, and the rare two female secret guards are assigned to the lady.
This is just what's on the surface. There are also those top-notch masters behind the scenes. If anyone wants to harm the lady, then come and get your head.
Seeing He Zheng about to leave, Xie Qingyao tugged at his sleeve and asked, "Where's the little lesson you promised to give Concubine Li?"
He Zheng paused and touched Xie Qingyao's hair with his fingertips.
"Tonight."
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