But she didn't expect that the emperor would punish Concubine Xin. Concubine Rong was pregnant now, so Concubine Xin was naturally angry because she failed to gain anything. However, what she did this time was just a counterattack, so she felt wronged because she failed to fight back.
Ning Yuxi had no idea about Concubine Xin’s anger and grievance. Even if she knew, she would just say, “What does it have to do with me?”
Her biggest mistake was that she shouldn't have hurt the Second Prince's body. Although it was only a minor mistake, the Emperor could not tolerate her having such an intention.
Although Ning Yuxi didn't know whether the emperor believed that the second prince's illness was caused by his mother, seeing that the emperor punished Concubine Xin and forbade her to see the second prince again, she felt that the emperor had some doubts.
The emperor values his offspring, so naturally he cannot tolerate this. She understands this very well. Concubine Xin will naturally suffer the consequences of her actions, even though she is just trying to fight back.
But the counterattack plan must also be carefully considered and the plan must be thorough. Such a simple plan will naturally be difficult to be believed.
Ning Yuxi didn't want to interfere in Concubine Xin's affairs. She followed the emperor all the way, but she didn't expect that the emperor would go straight to her Linglong Pavilion.
Ning Yuxi could see that the emperor was not in a good mood at the moment.
The two of them walked straight to the bedroom, and the palace servants helped them wash up. Until they lay down on the bed, Gu Qilan kept pursed his lips and didn't say a word.
After all the palace people had left, the bedroom became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Ning Yuxi asked tentatively, "Is the Emperor angry about what happened just now?"
Gu Qilan was silent for a moment, but did not answer her: "Xier, who do you think did this today?"
Ning Yuxi's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that the Emperor was indeed suspicious. She smiled and said, "Didn't the Emperor find out that Concubine Xiao was responsible?"
Before the emperor could speak, she added, "But I don't think Concubine Xiao would do such a stupid thing."
"Oh? So you think Concubine Xin poisoned her own son in order to frame Concubine Xiao?" Gu Qilan turned his head and looked at her straight.
"This...I don't know, but since Your Majesty has made a decision, I believe you already have the answer in your heart. I will always support Your Majesty's decision."
As she spoke, Ning Yuxi raised her hand and gently stroked his chest, saying softly, "Your Majesty, these things have passed, and the evildoers have been punished. Don't worry about them anymore. I can't bear to see Your Majesty so upset and depressed."
Gu Qilan retracted his gaze: "I am not depressed by these things. There is never a day of peace in the harem. How can I feel at ease in the previous dynasty?"
Ning Yuxi's eyes turned and said, "The eldest prince has not been in good health recently. The Empress is concerned about the eldest prince and may have neglected him for a while. Besides, these things can't be considered the Empress's fault. Some people have evil intentions and deep thoughts. How can others discover it?"
"Xi'er's words make sense. People with evil intentions and deep thoughts are truly despicable!"
Gu Qilan's tone was flat, but Ning Yuxi still heard a hint of coldness and murderousness in his words.
She couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart. Had the Emperor discovered what Concubine Xiao had done before? So, even though this seemed so clumsy, the Emperor still chose to believe Concubine Xin's words and punish Concubine Xiao?
In this case, the emperor's punishment was too light. When she was framed for murdering the royal heir, she was directly demoted to a commoner and sent to the cold palace. However, Concubine Xiao was the Princess of Western Chu and came for the purpose of marriage, so it was reasonable that the punishment was not too severe.
It seems that another blow is needed to completely bring down Concubine Xiao, but it has to wait until she gives birth to the royal heir. Otherwise, no matter how many mistakes she makes during her pregnancy, the emperor will not punish her directly.
It was late at night, and the two of them stopped talking and fell asleep in each other's arms.
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On July 15th, Ning Yuxi got up early because she had to pay her respects to the Queen Mother.
The weather was hot and the queen had to take care of the eldest prince, so she did not allow him to pay respects every day. Instead, she set the 55th, 25th and 35th days of each month for the purpose.
When they were almost at the gate of Wutong Garden where the Queen lived, Ning Yuxi bumped into Jingpin. From a distance, they could see that she had a sullen face. When she saw Ning Yuxi, she didn't even smile. She bowed reluctantly and went in before her.
Ning Yuxi raised her eyebrows, too lazy to argue with her, and watched her go in.
Unexpectedly, Concubine Jing was so unlucky that she twisted her foot while walking angrily. If the palace maid had not helped her quickly, she would have fallen flat on her face.
Before Ning Yuxi could laugh, a burst of gloating laughter came from behind.
Ning Yuxi turned around and saw that it was Concubine Xian. They smiled at each other and Concubine Xian bowed to her.
Ning Yuxi nodded and helped the person up: "Why are you late today?" Usually, Concubine Xian came very early and didn't want to give others something to talk about.
Concubine Xian couldn't hide her smile and said, "Isn't this a happy event? It's the Third Princess. She's finally willing to speak. She called me mother yesterday. I was so happy that I slept a little late."
Ning Yuxi was slightly surprised: "Really? This is really a happy event."
Ever since the Third Princess witnessed the death of her mother, Feng Changzai, she has been depressed and unwilling to speak, despite being taken in and carefully taught by Concubine Xian.
The third princess is a few months older than her Cheng Zhao. Cheng Zhao can already speak simple long sentences, but the third princess has always been unwilling to speak, and always expresses herself with "um" or silence.
Concubine Xian has been worried about this, and now that she is willing to speak up and call her mother, isn't it a happy thing?
The two of them were happy for a while, and then Concubine Xian thought of Concubine Jing who had just entered. She suddenly asked mysteriously, "Do you know why she is so angry?"
Ning Yuxi really didn't know that because the weather was hot, she stayed in the house all the time on days when she didn't have to pay her respects. Taking care of three children didn't give her a moment of free time.
"I knew you didn't know. You stay in the house all day taking care of Cheng Zhao and his two siblings. What are all those wet nurses for? Do you need to do everything yourself?"
Ning Yuxi smiled and said, "I don't do everything myself. Eating, drinking, defecating and urinating are basically all taken care of by the wet nurses and maids."
Although the wet nurse does all the work for the child, she only needs to hold the child and kiss him when she misses him, but in order to be closer to the child,
Except for eating, drinking, defecating and urinating, which were taken care of by the nannies, the twins were with them all the time because they were still breastfeeding. She even accompanied Cheng Zhao during his meals.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian rolled her eyes at her and said, "Forget it. I don't want to argue with you."
Ning Yuxi ended the topic and urged her, "Why is Concubine Jing so angry?"
Concubine Xian then smiled again: "Do you know what day it is today?"
Ning Yuxi asked in confusion, "Today is July 15th, the Ghost Festival. What other day could it be? Is Jingpin's anger related to this? Did she see a ghost? Shouldn't you be afraid of ghosts? Why is she so angry?"
Concubine Xian rolled her eyes at her again: "Today is also the birthday of her son, the Fourth Prince."
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