“Princess, this time the Fujin is really plotting something. Last time, the Fujin was afraid that the Prince would see her jealousy, but I didn’t expect that this time, as soon as Consort Xi came, our Fujin couldn’t stand it anymore,” Jinling said.
“The Princess Consort is favored by the Prince, so naturally she can’t accept that the Prince’s first child wasn’t hers. It was only a matter of time,” Gao said, supporting Jinling’s arm.
“Princess, I’m just afraid that if you remove this thorn in the side of the Fujin, she’ll end up blaming everything on you alone,” Jinling said.
"No, as long as we're careful, we won't be discovered. The Princess Consort doesn't want the Prince to know that she's actually more jealous than anyone else. That's why she needs me, someone who will do everything for her. Jinling, now that we've embarked on this path, there's no turning back," Gao said.
In the east courtyard.
Xueying was having lunch. The room had been very hot for a long time, and because of the ice basin, it was never cool.
"Consort, the soup is quite good. Let me serve you some soup," said A'luo.
"No need, it's hot. Drinking hot soup will only make me hotter," Xueying said.
"The Noble Consort Xi can feel the heatwave in the main courtyard. The First Princess Consort is really winning even more praise in the Her Highness's eyes now," A'Luo said indignantly.
"A'Luo, you mustn't speak carelessly about the Empress Dowager," Xueying said.
“Yes,” Aro said, bowing her head.
"Go down and eat. Later, come with me to Qiushui Pavilion to pay our respects to Her Majesty," Xueying said.
"Consort, I'm afraid Su Gege's pregnancy will attract unwanted attention," A'luo said.
"That's why Liu Momo went to Qiushui Pavilion. No trick can escape her eyes," Xueying said. "I'm afraid Her Majesty already knew about the First Princess's narrow-mindedness."
"Her Majesty is truly unfathomable; nothing can escape her notice," said A'Luo.
“Let’s go and pay our respects to Her Majesty,” Xueying said.
Meanwhile, Lanqin and Madam Su were having a meal at Qiushui Pavilion. The food suited Lanqin's taste. After they finished eating, Xueying came over, supported by A'luo.
"You've come at the perfect time. I was just thinking of taking a stroll in the back garden, but Lady Su is pregnant and shouldn't move around too much. Why don't you come and help me digest my food?" Lanqin said.
"I just ate a bit too much myself, so I'll take this opportunity to accompany Mother for a walk. Sister Su is pregnant, so she should rest more," Xueying said.
"You should rest well. We'll bring you some more tonics later. Liu Momo, you take good care of Consort Su for me," Lanqin said to Liu Momo.
Su nodded to Xueying, and Xueying took Lanqin's arm and went out the door.
The two strolled around the back garden for a while, and soon got tired, so they rested in the pavilion.
"Xueying, you're very clever. You know how to win over the Su family and act obedient and virtuous in front of Hongli." Lanqin was afraid that Xueying might have some ulterior motives, so she deliberately brought this up.
Xueying hadn't expected her mother to guess her thoughts so clearly, and to say it so bluntly. "Mother, Xueying just did what she was supposed to do!"
Lanqin frowned, not expecting that even after she had been so direct, Xueying still wouldn't admit it. "I'm asking you, you went to Su's place specifically to see me, right?" Lanqin initially thought that Xueying was simply on good terms with Su, but she was afraid that things weren't as simple as she thought.
"Mother, Xueying was wrong," Xueying said, bowing her head.
"I hope you will behave yourself and be a good concubine," Lanqin said.
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