She had already made plans. If she were to become pregnant, she would give her first child to Consort Tong to raise without complaint. All she wanted was the Emperor's favor, as well as her own power and status.
But when she actually got pregnant, when she really experienced these feelings because of pregnancy, she hesitated, and she regretted it a little.
But soon, she reaffirmed her resolve: No, I can't be sentimental. I can have more children; my status and the Emperor's favor are the most important things.
I am already a Consort, and as long as I can successfully give birth to this child, I will easily become a Noble Lady, and then I will not be far from becoming a Consort.
Clutching the teacup tightly, Wu Yaxin told herself this, gently stroking her belly, she murmured, "Child, your mother has no choice. For your mother's future, I have to give you up."
In the main hall on the other side, Yunyi was completely unaware of Wuya Xinyue's thoughts and did not want to know. At this moment, she was thinking about her own plans.
As mentioned before, Yunyi plans to wait until Wuya Xinyue is pregnant, and then get pregnant at a different time to avoid Wuya Xinyue having the idea of switching babies.
Now that Wu Yaxin is pregnant and has been pregnant for a month and a half, Yunyi feels that her own pregnancy plan can also be put on the agenda.
In Changchun Palace, Consort An had always disliked Wuya Xinyue and was jealous that she, despite her lowly status, could receive Emperor Kangxi's favor. She had previously tried to harm Wuya Xinyue. Upon learning of her pregnancy and promotion, Consort An was the one with the strongest reaction.
With a thud, a fine set of tribute-grade purple clay teapots and utensils crashed to the ground, shattering into pieces. Brown tea spilled out and was slowly absorbed by the fox fur carpet on the ground.
"Why? Why is it that that bitch can get pregnant after only a few months of being favored, while I have been favored for many years but still cannot conceive a royal heir? In what way am I inferior to that bitch, Wuya!"
After smashing a few more cups, Consort An finally calmed herself down. Remembering her failed plan from last time, she came up with an idea. She beckoned her maid, Yu Xin, over and whispered her plan to her.
Yuxin was afraid, but under pressure she dared not resist. She could only walk timidly to Consort An's side and listen to her arrangements.
After giving her instructions, Consort An patiently repeated them to Yu Xin, fearing she might not have remembered. Only after she finished did she ask, "Did you hear me clearly? Remember everything I said. Do it this way. Last time we failed, but this time you must get it done for me. If you still can't do it, then don't come back. I don't keep idle people around me, understand?"
"Yes, yes, yes, Master, rest assured, this servant will definitely do a good job and will never let you down." Yu Xin kowtowed twice heavily, making a solemn promise.
Seeing that she seemed sincere, Consort An was satisfied. "Alright, you may leave now. I'll be waiting for your good news."
As Yuxin was leaving, she bumped into Yurou, who was bringing in tea. Yurou gave her a comforting look, while Yuxin gave her a wry smile with a helpless expression before turning away to carry out the tasks assigned by Consort An.
Yu Rou was curious, wondering what difficult task Consort An had given her this time. She brought in the tea, and Consort An's expression was normal; she was no longer angry.
After drinking a cup of hot tea, Consort An's lips curled up slightly, her smile somewhat eerie.
Uya, you managed to escape last time, but you won't be so lucky this time. You were promoted to the rank of Consort because of your pregnancy, and you gained the Emperor's favor because of your pregnancy. After you miscarry, let's see what you'll have to be proud of.
After leaving the main hall, Yuxin found Lanxiang, an inconspicuous third-class palace maid, and asked her to contact Hongxiu in the imperial kitchen.
Lanxiang and Hongxiu were both palace maids sent by the Li family. Lanxiang was a third-class palace maid in Changchun Palace. She was usually very low-key and inconspicuous. She was responsible for contacting some of the secret agents under Consort An's control. Lanxiang was responsible for conveying any orders or arrangements made by her master.
Hongxiu was a spy planted in the Imperial Kitchen by Consort An. The Imperial Kitchen held a special position and was extremely important. It was a place that all the concubines in the harem wanted to infiltrate, yet feared that others would plant their own people there.
Consort An went to great lengths to arrange for Hongxiu to enter the imperial kitchen. She had never used Hongxiu before, and it was only because Wuya Xinyue was pregnant that she remembered her.
Lanxiang received the order but did not go immediately. Instead, she waited until it was almost dark, when the light was dim and people's faces were barely visible, before heading to the imperial kitchen.
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