Chapter 1742: Nothing... Needs to be done...
Nan Yan looked into her eyes and said, "I think that based on that person's character, he won't give up so easily. He should at least have a backup plan.
“…”
When Xue Ling heard this, his eyelashes trembled slightly.
Then he smiled and said, "Maybe."
"Maybe?"
Nan Yan raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "You said that as if it has nothing to do with you."
"This has nothing to do with me."
“…”
Facing Nan Yan's sharp, inquiring gaze, Xue Ling simply smiled faintly and said, "My dear girl, you don't have to do anything."
“…”
"Besides, I have given you what you deserve. What else is there to worry about?"
As she spoke, she bowed to Nan Yan and turned away.
Nan Yan looked at her receding back, her brows slightly furrowed.
"You don't have to do anything..."
Muttering to himself what Xue Ling had just said, the gloom between Nan Yan's brows deepened.
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When undercurrents were surging in the Duwei Mansion of Shazhou Wei, a wave of troubles here also hit the capital city thousands of miles away.
The Seven Guards of Guanxi are still covered with snow.
In the capital, spring has arrived. The spring breeze blows through the treetops, blowing open clusters of tender leaves, like bright green plum blossoms blooming, revealing a touch of vitality in the chilly spring air.
The Empress Dowager, who lived deep in the palace, also received an important piece of news.
"What did you say?"
She frowned and looked at the person in front of her in disbelief, her breathing a little disordered: "You, are you telling the truth?"
"Of course it's true."
Concubine Hui Wu Wan smiled. Although there was a hint of coldness in her smile, the Queen was in such a state of confusion that she didn't even notice. She said, "My father's letter clearly stated that the Imperial Concubine is pregnant."
"Oh? A letter from the Duke?"
"yes."
"Then why didn't the emperor send back any news?"
"Well, I'm afraid the emperor was busy with important matters and didn't bother to send back the news. Or maybe—"
"Or what?"
Concubine Hui glanced at her gently out of the corner of her eyes and smiled, with an expression of deep secrecy. Seeing her expression like this, Xu Miaoyin was a little displeased: "If you have something to say, just say it."
At this time, Concubine An Gao Yurong on the side said with a smile: "I'm afraid what Concubine Hui meant is that Concubine Gui doesn't want anyone to know, or perhaps she doesn't want anyone to share this good news. Who knows?"
Xu Miaoyin's face darkened slightly.
Concubine Hui Wu Wan smiled and said, "This letter was sent from Shazhouwei a while ago. It took several days to arrive."
“…”
"I'm afraid that by now, the imperial concubine's belly is about to get bigger."
As she spoke, she looked up at the Queen and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, this is truly a great joyous occasion."
“…”
Xu Miaoyin's mind was in a mess. She heard voices beside her ears and watched Concubine Hui's lips opening and closing, but she seemed to have no idea what she was saying.
After a long while, he finally came back to his senses: "You, you are right."
As he said this, he took a deep breath.
The somewhat pale face regained its dignity as a queen. Although her eyes were still a little distracted, she immediately said, "This is indeed a great joyous event."
Concubine Hui smiled and said, "The palace has been quiet these days. It's rare to have such good news. It's worth celebrating."
Gao Yurong also agreed: "Yes, maybe the imperial concubine can have a boy this time."
"If that's the case, the emperor will probably be very happy."
"Yeah yeah."
The two of them sang in unison. Xu Miaoyin still had a smile on her face, but there was no smile in her eyes.
Only the hand holding the handkerchief was covered in cold sweat.
She took a deep breath and said, "Since the Emperor hasn't personally sent back a message about this matter, we shouldn't act rashly for the time being. Even if we want to celebrate, we have to wait until he returns."
Concubine Hui and Concubine An looked at her cautiously.
Seeing her like this, Concubine Hui curled her lips coldly.
Then he said, "Yes."
Xu Miaoyin's breath was a little heavy at this time, and then she said, "Okay, you have come to pay your respects, it's time to go back, I am a little tired."
The two looked at each other and then stood up to say goodbye.
After leaving Yonghe Palace, Concubine An walked behind Concubine Hui and whispered, "Your Majesty, what do you think the Empress will do?"
"how?"
Concubine Hui sneered: "It depends on what she wants."
“…”
"Her son has never been favored by the Emperor. He was finally given the title of King of Wei, but he still encountered many disasters. If the concubine had given birth to a son, then—"
When she said this, a cold light flashed in her eyes.
Then he sneered: "It doesn't matter."
Anpin glanced at her. Although she didn't quite understand what she meant by "it's okay", she didn't dare to ask more questions and just followed her obediently.
In Yonghe Palace, Xu Miaoyin's face became paler and paler, and Chun'er hurriedly brought her some hot tea.
"My lady, what's wrong with you?"
"fine."
Xu Miaoyin couldn't help but raise her hand and wipe the cold sweat from her forehead.
As the Empress of the Central Palace, she usually did things in a very dignified and elegant manner. But when she raised her hand, she clearly had a handkerchief in her hand, but she wiped it with the back of her hand, and it looked particularly clumsy and heavy.
Chun'er and Bihe fell silent when they saw this scene.
They have been with the Queen for many years, so they are naturally very familiar with the people and affairs in the palace.
The emperor favored the imperial concubine more than ordinary concubines, and even more than the empress. If the imperial concubine could really give birth to a prince, the status of the King of Wei would be in jeopardy.
The two looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
Just be quiet.
After a long while, Xu Miaoyin spoke again, her voice showing a bit of weakness. She said, "Although the emperor hasn't officially sent back any news, you should know about some preparations. Go ahead and do it."
"yes."
"Where's Xiaoxiao? I asked her to come into the palace early this morning to visit the Imperial Garden with the King of Wei. The two of them—"
"To answer your Majesty, Miss Xiaoxiao has already returned."
"What?"
Upon hearing this news, Xu Miaoyin's brows knitted together: "How long has she been here? Why did she leave?"
As he was speaking, Zhu Chengxuan walked in from outside.
He knelt down before her and said, "Your son pays homage to the Queen Mother."
Xu Miaoyin's tone was relatively calm, but her face was already a little angry. She said, "Xuan'er, I asked you to accompany Sister Xiaoxiao, why did you let her leave the palace so early?"
Zhu Chengxuan was also shocked when he heard the Queen's question.
He lowered his head and said hurriedly, "Don't be angry, mother."
“…”
"Son, son, just, just--"
"Just what?"
"Just ask Sister Xiaoxiao to help me do something."
"To do something? What?"
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