After reacting, Yingpin showed a servile smile, put one hand on Xianfei's arm, and the two of them walked slowly forward.
"Sister Xianfei is a good person. Don't worry, if you need me in the future, I will go through fire and water for you without hesitation."
The corner of Concubine Xian's mouth twitched, "Alright!"
Looking at the fork in the road in the Imperial Garden, Concubine Xian ended the conversation with an awkward smile.
"Sister, it's getting late. I'm a little tired. I'm going to go back and have some rest. I won't keep you here any longer."
It’s mainly because he’s with Yingpin. This person is too noisy and annoying. She’s even more annoying than that little kid Nuannuan. Not only is she annoying, she’s not as cute as Nuannuan.
"Sister Xianfei..."
Seeing the figure of Concubine Xian walking away, Concubine Ying stomped her feet in anger.
"Your Highness, let's go back to the palace. By the way, don't you still want a daughter? You should go to bed early and get well soon. That way, when the Emperor favors you next time, you might be able to conceive a little princess."
The palace maid Wuxin followed beside her and kept persuading her. Yingpin thought about it and agreed.
"Since Nuannuan can't get one, then I'll give birth to one myself. Isn't it just a daughter? Sister Huifei, don't look down on you having one. In the future, I will have one too."
Ciwan Palace.
The Queen Mother is resting behind closed doors.
Nanny Qian suddenly walked in from outside, looking embarrassed. "Empress Dowager, Suoxin from Li'an Palace wants to see you. He said he has a necklace to give to you, Your Majesty. Would you like to see it?"
"necklace?"
The Queen Mother's eyes widened, she looked at Nanny Qian, and finally nodded.
"Let her in!"
What is coming will always come. She got the necklace because she saw that Li'er was a gentle and virtuous girl who often accompanied the emperor. She not only blocked a knife for her but was also sensible. In addition, they were relatives. In the spirit of keeping good things within the family, she wanted her to get pregnant as soon as possible, so she gave her the necklace and promised to fulfill one of her wishes.
"Empress Dowager, please have mercy on Concubine Li. During this time of house arrest, Concubine Li has truly acknowledged her mistakes. And this necklace, she asked me to give it to you. She said that if you see something, you, Empress Dowager, will definitely meet her."
Suoxin came in, prostrated herself on the ground, and cried out these words.
The Queen Mother frowned slightly. "Alright, Madam Qian, go tell the Emperor that Concubine Li's foot is broken. I will relieve her for now."
The sight of Nanny Qian walking away made Suoxin happy, and sure enough, Concubine Li was brought over soon.
When she saw the Queen Mother for the first time, she thought she would rush over to her, crying and begging, saying that she knew she was wrong and asked her to release her. Unexpectedly, Concubine Li knelt down and kowtowed obediently.
"I pay my respects to the Queen Mother. May Her Majesty be in good health."
"Get up. Suoxin said you must see me. Whatever it is, if it is reasonable, I will naturally be willing to fulfill my promise. However, Concubine Li, if you have any improper thoughts about the throne, or my grandchildren, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Concubine Li shuddered. Sure enough, the facts were exactly as Concubine Liang had expected. As long as it did not involve the Empress Dowager's sensitive spot, the two children and the Emperor, the Empress Dowager would agree to most of her requests out of kindness.
Concubine Li was originally a beauty. She came here today to win the sympathy of the Queen Mother. She also heard some strategies that Concubine Liang secretly told her yesterday. She came here with an extremely pale face. Although she also put on some makeup, Concubine Li deliberately asked Suoxin to dress her up to look miserable.
Now, Concubine Li's lips were dry and white, and her eye sockets were bulging. When she looked up, the Queen Mother was really surprised.
"How come you've become so haggard in just a few days? Can you please ask the Imperial Doctor to take a look?"
Concubine Li immediately picked up the beautiful embroidered handkerchief and wiped her tears. "Empress Dowager, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have offended Princess Chang'an and His Royal Highness Prince Yan, let alone framed them. The Emperor was right to restrain my feet, but Empress Dowager, even if I have done a thousand things that shouldn't have happened, I am still the Emperor's pillow. The Emperor treats me... wuwuwu..."
"I am fine. I came to see the Queen Mother today for no other reason than to ask for your mercy. Please allow the Emperor to see me more often and give me a child."
Concubine Li lay on the ground, covering her face with her hands, sobbing, looking very pitiful.
Since this was a child she had watched grow up, the Queen Mother's usually cold heart softened uncontrollably.
However, when the Queen Mother thought of her son, who had always been stubborn, had his own ideas since he was a child, and never listened to her, she felt... a little embarrassed.
After a long time, she stood up and walked down with the help of the palace maid. The Queen Mother personally helped Concubine Li up, with an embarrassed expression on her face.
"Li'er, it's not that I won't help you with this matter. You've been in the palace for so many years, so you naturally know the emperor's temper. My son is good in every way except that he is too opinionated. It was fine before, but now he is the emperor above everyone else. I am afraid that my words will embarrass the emperor."
"If you're really lonely in this deep palace, I can get you some cats and dogs to raise, just like those concubines. I think they're quite comfortable too."
When the Queen Mother thought of how her son was embarrassed because of her, she couldn't bear to make things difficult for her filial son.
Concubine Li: “…”
Concubine Li gritted her teeth to hide the hatred that flashed in her eyes, and with a "thump", she knelt on the ground in a hurry.
Tears welled up in her eyes. "But, Queen Mother, if it weren't for the late Queen, I would have had my own children. I would have given birth to them. I know I made a big mistake and I might never be able to accompany you again in this life. Now, I don't ask for anything else. I just want a child to accompany me. That way, no matter where I am, my heart will be warm and I won't be so lonely."
The Queen Mother: “…”
Why did she say that? Concubine Li pretended not to understand. If she hadn't saved her life before, she really didn't want to fulfill her promise.
"Your Majesty, I only have one wish in this life. I just want a child. Please grant it to me, Your Majesty."
Concubine Li was afraid that the Queen Mother would disagree, so while the Queen Mother was thinking, she put her hands on the ground and kowtowed loudly to disrupt the Queen Mother's judgment.
"I beg Your Majesty to have mercy on me. If I do have a child, it will be another addition to the royal family. If Your Majesty does not want the child to know that I am their mother, I can give the child to someone else to raise. As long as I have the desire to live, that will be enough."
The empress dowager raised her eyebrows, thinking that this method was feasible. If Concubine Li gave birth to the child and let her raise it, then she would not be so bored. After all, those two treated her imperial sons like treasures. They came to pay their respects every day, but were called away after a while.
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