Come out of Jinghuatang.
Xi Zhaoyi gathered her cloak and said with a half-smile, "Wanpin, I really don't understand. If you wanted to place a spy on Concubine Yi, you should at least choose someone smart. Now that Concubine Wei is like this, aren't you trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice?"
Wanpin took a deep breath and tried her best to control herself. "I don't know where the Empress heard this rumor from. Concubine Wei is the maid of Concubine Yi's sister. The Emperor loves her sister, so Concubine Wei is favored today. It has nothing to do with me."
"You can only fool others with that, but can you fool yourself?" Xi Zhaoyi adjusted the white jade hairpin that was about to fall from her bun and chuckled sarcastically, "Come to think of it, it's been a long time since the Emperor summoned you to his bed, right?"
Ever since Zhao Yuancheng appointed her as Consort Wei, whenever she went to Qingning Palace, she mostly went to Jinxiu Pavilion. Others might not know this, but Concubine Wan knew it very well. This was Zhao Yuancheng trying to save her face.
Seeing that Wanpin was silent, Xi Zhaoyi laughed and got into the warm sedan chair. Before leaving, she couldn't help but add, "Sister Wanpin, you have served the emperor for a long time, but still have no children. If Concubine Wei has a child in the future, maybe you can also have a child like the imperial concubine."
Looking at Xi Zhaoyi's departing back, Wanpin's eyes became increasingly angry.
Songluo couldn't help but spit, saying bitterly, "You are in good health and will bear an heir to the throne sooner or later. She has been plotted against and has been rendered childless. How dare you use this to mock you?"
Wanpin raised her hand and gently stroked her lower abdomen, gritted her teeth and said, "Return to the palace."
The next morning, when Lingyun was helping Fu Qianyu wash up, she told her the news that Hui Meiren had safely given birth to a daughter.
Fu Qianyu breathed a sigh of relief. "Giving birth is like going through the gates of hell for a woman. Fortunately, she's safe and sound, so I'm relieved."
Lingyun smiled, then thought of something else and asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, since the Queen Mother has already confined the Empress, why are you still speaking well of her in front of the Emperor?"
Fu Qianyu combed her hair in front of the mirror and said slowly, "The Queen is the daughter of the Prime Minister, and the marriage was arranged by the late Emperor. Besides, there is no conclusive evidence to prove that she was the one who did it. So, the Queen will definitely be released soon. Otherwise, it would be better for me to speak first."
Lingyun sighed, "The Queen looked dignified and virtuous, but I didn't expect her to be so cruel and actually had Jinmei strangled to death."
"But if I tell you that I ordered Haining to strangle Jinmei to death, what would you think?"
Lingyun was stunned and asked in disbelief, "How could it be? Didn't she commit suicide by taking poison?"
Fu Xiyu's lips curled up slightly, but her eyes were as cold as ice. "Jinmei grew up with the Queen since she was a child. I bet that the Queen would definitely save her. So, when Jinmei committed suicide by taking poison in Fengqi Palace, I ordered Haining to follow her all the way to the fire scene."
"The palace rules prohibit burning corpses from New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival. The Queen knew this and had Jinmei pretend to commit suicide by poisoning, giving her a chance to survive."
"So, I won the bet. It was freezing cold and there were few people at the fire scene, so taking her life was as easy as pie."
"Wounds sustained during life won't show up until several days after death. The firefighters have to check the bodies every day to prevent a cat from replacing the crown prince. Naturally, the emperor will hear about Jinmei's injuries. Even if the queen has nothing to do with this matter, the emperor will think she murdered her to silence her. If I bring up the queen's release from the ban at the right time, it will only make the emperor feel even more distressed."
Lingyun's hands trembled after hearing this. Fu Qianyu looked at her through the mirror and smiled faintly, "Why, do you think I'm also a cruel person?"
Hearing this, Lingyun knelt down and said in a deep voice, "I dare not."
Fu Qianyu reached out and helped the man up, sighing helplessly, "It's not that I'm cruel, but there's simply no room for kind people in the deep palace. I won't hurt others on my own initiative, but I can't let others hurt me in vain."
Lingyun felt the same way and sighed, "I understand. I've followed you all the way here and seen so many dirty things. If you're always kind, how can you protect yourself and the child in your womb?"
It is not easy to find someone who understands you in this deep palace.
Fortunately, Lingyun and Peirong were always with her.
After breakfast, Baozan walked in nervously, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine is here."
Ling Yun, who was standing aside, was stunned. "What a rare guest! One day, the imperial concubine would actually come to our door on her own initiative."
Although she didn't know the purpose of the imperial concubine's visit, Fu Qianyu still went out to greet her respectfully.
"Your Highness, I am sorry that I failed to welcome you with such a kind welcome. Please forgive me."
Seeing Fu Qianyu like this, the imperial concubine avoided her as if she were the plague. "Okay, okay, your stomach is not feeling well, so please don't be polite."
Then he ordered Lingyun, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and help your master up."
"yes."
The two of them entered the room one after the other. The imperial concubine sat on the couch and raised her chin towards Shuqing.
Shu Qing clapped her hands lightly towards the outside, and soon she saw a dozen palace maids carrying all kinds of silks, rare treasures and utensils into the room, filling up the table.
Fu Qianyu looked at the imperial concubine in surprise, "Your Majesty, what are you doing?"
The imperial concubine held the teacup and raised her eyebrows. "Thanks to your medicine last night, Lady Hui and her daughter were able to recover from their critical condition. I hate owing favors to others. These are all fine items that my father collected from outside the palace. The piece of brocade is especially soft and worth a thousand gold coins. I will give it to you as a reward."
Lingyun looked at Baozhan in astonishment, and Baozhan's eyes were also filled with disbelief.
Fu Qianyu smiled calmly, "Anyone would have come to the rescue if it happened yesterday. Your Majesty, don't worry about it."
"I came here today not only to thank you, but also to give you a word of advice."
"Your Majesty, please speak."
The imperial concubine put down her teacup and looked at Fu Qianyu quietly, saying coldly, "Although Concubine Hui is not from a high-born family, she is kind-hearted and has no ulterior motives. Why are you dragging her into this? Your careless words are likely to make the Queen bear a grudge against Concubine Hui. If something really happened, do you think you have the ability to protect her?"
Fu Qianyu narrowed her eyes. "Your Majesty, are you saying that Miss Hui's fall last night wasn't an accident, but was caused by someone?"
The Imperial Concubine took a deep breath and looked away. "Now that the matter has passed and the Emperor has dealt with the Yu family, I will naturally not argue with you anymore. But Concubine Yi, you'd better take my words to heart, otherwise, I will never let you go!"
"Thank you for your teachings, Your Majesty. I will keep them in mind."
"Alright, I've said everything I need to say. You'll be fine. I'll be leaving now."
"Farewell, Your Majesty."
After the imperial concubine left, Fu Qianyu asked Lingyun in a deep voice, "What happened in Jinghua Hall last night?"
"I don't know the details, I only know that Yu and Concubine Hui had an argument, and during the argument, Concubine Hui accidentally fell."
"What is the origin of the Yu family?"
Lingyun thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "The daughter of a ninth-rank county magistrate, because her family background was too low, the Emperor only summoned her once after entering the palace. Your Majesty, according to the Imperial Concubine, Hui Mei fell down. Could it be that the Empress ordered it?"
"Queen, what a queen you are." Fu Qianyu narrowed her eyes and said coldly, "You are indeed very capable."
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