Muqing Palace.
"It hurts, it hurts so much... Has the Emperor not arrived yet?"
"You bunch of lackeys, did you even go and inform them?"
"This lady is really unlucky today. Not only did I wear the same dress as that wretched Consort Yu, but I also have a stomachache. I must have eaten something bad."
"Uh, Consort Yu has a head of white hair, who knows if she's human or a demon, just an old woman,"
"And that Imperial Concubine Ru, if anything happens to me or the child in my womb, I will definitely not let them off!"
"I demand that Your Majesty banish them all to the Cold Palace! Ugh, that hurts!"
The screams of pain and curses mingled together.
The palace was in turmoil.
"My lady, please save your energy. The young servant Xiao Yunzi, whom we sent to fetch the Emperor, has returned."
They say the Emperor refuses to see you!
"What? No way! The Emperor wouldn't be so cruel to me! Where is the imperial physician? Where is he?!"
"This young mistress is carrying the emperor's child. If anything goes wrong, who will take responsibility!"
"My lady, you keep saying you have a stomachache every few days. Who knows if it's true or not? We've already sent for the imperial physician, and he should be arriving soon."
The maids in Qin Miaomiao's palace spoke sarcastically, their tone full of reluctance to serve her.
It's not their fault.
Previously, Hanyan had followed Qin Miaomiao and done her best for her.
But at the crucial moment, she was pushed forward to take the blow.
They falsely accused Hanyan of secretly hiding mung bean powder on her.
This led to Han Yan being hanged.
The palace maids all harbored resentment, but had endured it all this time without making a scene. Now, seeing that even the Emperor had ordered her to be confined to her quarters to reflect on her actions, they were finally apprehended.
Naturally, they changed their tune and stopped taking her seriously.
She's just putting on an act because she's pregnant, causing trouble all day long.
"In my opinion, your little ancestor is surely showing his power again. When the Emperor arrives, you probably won't be crying out in pain anymore."
"How dare you, you lowly slave! Ugh, it hurts, it really hurts this time!"
Qin Miaomiao was so angry that she rolled around on the bed and grabbed a candlestick to hit the maid.
"Quickly, call someone for me!"
The maidservant was so frightened that she turned away, feeling even more annoyed by her gaze.
He simply turned around and slammed the door shut.
Qin Miaomiao was left alone in her bedchamber, hysterical.
The screams echoed throughout the room.
Outside the palace gate,
The imperial physician who rushed over was sent back by the guards at the gate.
"By imperial decree, Consort Qin is confined to her quarters, and no one is permitted to visit her!"
The imperial physician dared not disobey the emperor's order and could only turn and leave.
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On the other side,
The banquet was as lively as ever, with singing and dancing.
Mi Shan, however, was distracted.
Basket,
She slowly murmured the name.
Why did the Empress Dowager look at her and call out another person's name?
It seems that
We need to ask an elder in the palace.
Suddenly, the image of Granny Lin's obese body appeared before Mi Shan's eyes.
He made an excuse and got up to leave.
Once they reached a quiet spot outside, they took out a whistle and blew it.
Soon, a black crow soared straight into the sky.
flapping its wings, it spun and flew over the many palace walls.
It rests on a branch of Chengqian Palace.
Granny Lin was pouring a bowl of water under the tree.
Seeing the red-eyed crow flapping its wings, showing no sign of being startled,
He just tilted his head, giving her a strange look.
I understood immediately.
Startled, his face changed color, and he knelt on the ground.
He looked around to make sure no one was watching, then bowed his head respectfully.
"Your Majesty has given the order, and this old servant will come immediately!"
Mi Shan had already fed the crows the Gu worms.
Let it serve your own purposes.
Seeing the red-eyed crow fly back, they knew that Granny Lin had received the message.
He turned around and went back to his seat.
The banquet lasted until the emperor announced its end.
The princes and ministers took their leave first.
Only Li Xuanche remained in the palace.
The Empress held his hand tightly, her eyes filled with tenderness and love:
"My son has been away for so long, and it's so hard for your mother to be separated from you now that you're finally back."
After she finished speaking,
Li Xuanche immediately knelt down and begged the Emperor.
"Father, please allow me to stay in the palace tonight,"
"Your subject wishes to spend more time with your father and mother as a sign of filial piety."
"Alright, I grant your permission!"
The Emperor readily agreed, helped him up, and patted him on the shoulder.
"Go change into this armor right away, isn't it heavy!"
"Someone, escort the Crown Prince to the West Palace."
“This palace has been empty since you moved out; it was reserved for you.”
"Thank you for your kindness, Father King."
Li Xuanche smiled brightly, his gaze seemingly imperceptible.
He glanced at Mi Shan, who was standing quietly in the corner.
He then looked at Li Changyu, who was not far to his side.
A confident smile played on his lips.
After he left.
Xu Ninghai took out a booklet and thoughtfully inquired:
"Your Majesty, which concubine do you intend to choose to serve you tonight?"
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look with curiosity.
Mi Shan also subconsciously tensed up.
The current emperor has no intention of abstaining from sex for the time being.
His physical condition seemed completely unimportant to him.
He seemed to realize that he wouldn't die no matter how much he was abused.
Li Shengyuan's face, hidden behind the mask, showed a slight hesitation.
After scanning around,
The concubines all had expectant eyes, their faces faintly flushed.
Only Mi Shan looked away, unwilling to meet his gaze.
Li Shengyuan's heart sank.
He knew that she wasn't ready to accept him yet.
Enough. Summoning her to his bedchamber every day has already drawn criticism.
"Tonight, I will not summon anyone. I am going to the Empress's palace!"
Upon hearing this, not only were the crowd surprised,
Even Empress Rouci herself was taken aback.
The concubines whispered among themselves:
"How long has it been since we've seen the Emperor spend the night in the Empress's palace?"
"Unless it's a major holiday..."
"I suppose it's because the First Prince returned today."
Listening to these discussions,
A barely perceptible hint of displeasure flashed across Empress Rouci's face.
She didn't seem as happy as I'd imagined; in fact, she seemed a little dissatisfied.
Mi Shan took in her reaction and couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Empress Rouci targeted and plotted against the imperial heirs at every turn. Wasn't it because she loved the emperor?
Why then did she feel no joy at his arrival?
After the emperor and empress left.
The concubines also dispersed.
Mi Shan deliberately slowed down and walked at the back, waiting until the streets were deserted and there was no one on the road.
They just turned a corner.
They walked in another direction.
To avoid arousing suspicion, Xun'er was sent back with the palace servants first.
She then led Achan to a deep bamboo forest.
The moon and stars are sparse.
A clear spring.
Beside the spring are several large rocks and naturally formed stone slabs.
Mi Shan instructed A Chan to keep watch nearby.
He attracted the crows himself.
A red-eyed crow landed on the stone slab, and Mi Shan took out the birdseed he carried with him to feed it.
Not long after.
There was a fat figure.
It emerged from the bamboo forest.
"Your Majesty, this old servant greets Lady Mi."
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