The Empress Dowager laughed heartily.
"Now you should understand why I wanted Consort Xuan to befriend her, right? I'm getting old and don't know how many more years I have left. The glory of Khorchin cannot be lost. It would be entirely beneficial for Consort Xuan to befriend her."
"Even if the emperor is wary and prevents Consort Xuan from getting pregnant, she will still be able to secure a place in the palace in the future because of her good relationship with Consort Yu."
"If Consort Xuan is lucky, she may be able to raise the children of the lower-ranking concubines."
The Empress Dowager nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Yes, Your Majesty is very thoughtful. I was foolish and confused before, but fortunately Your Majesty does not hold it against me."
"Um."
The Empress Dowager responded and murmured, "You and I both came to the Qing Dynasty from the Khorchin at the same time. You are my grandniece and my daughter-in-law. How could I not think of you?"
The only sounds in Cining Palace were the chanting of sutras by the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager.
Zhongcui Palace
Consort Ma Jia, heavily pregnant, lay in bed.
The palace maid Caiwei quietly reported the palace affairs to her. Upon hearing this, Consort Ma Jia's face turned ashen and she gritted her teeth, saying, "Consort Yu is quite capable. She moves between Consort Zhao and Consort Tong with ease and wins favor from both sides."
"Consort Yu is now a concubine and is pregnant. If this child is a prince, I'm afraid the Emperor will make her a concubine."
Caiwei lowered her head, thinking quickly.
A moment later, Caiwei looked up and smiled, saying, "My lady, you are about to give birth, and the baby in your womb is a dragon. Your pulse is strong, and after the little prince is born, the Emperor will bestow upon you the title of concubine."
"Consort Yu was already blessed with good fortune, having given birth to auspicious triplets of a dragon and a phoenix. This pregnancy may not be so fortunate; it could be a prince."
After a pause, Caiwei continued speaking.
“Your Highness, Consort Xuan is from Khorchin and is the Empress Dowager’s younger sister. She is currently only a Consort. After Consort Yu gives birth to a prince, she may not be able to surpass Consort Xuan and be promoted to Imperial Concubine.”
"My lady, there's no need to worry too much!"
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