A tender female voice came from outside the door. It was the second princess born to Concubine Xian. She had two buns on her head and wore a red dress, looking like a lucky doll.
"Jing'er, why are you here?" The emperor glanced back and thought it must be some naughty servant who went to inform the emperor.
"Father, I'm here to see Mother."
The virtuous concubine knelt on the ground. She was heartbroken when she heard what the emperor had just said. After so many years of love, was there not even an ounce of trust?
"Jing'er..." She stretched out her hand towards the second princess, who threw herself into her arms and knelt with her.
"Father, I already know the whole story. But if Mother was plotting to murder the heir, how could she have openly ordered Concubine Xiang to greet Noble Lady Yi?"
The second princess was only seven or eight years old, but she could already speak very clearly.
The emperor still showed some patience in front of his only two children.
"The maid Feicui is dead, and the remaining one knows nothing."
The second princess kowtowed several times without hesitation.
"Father, that Jadeite originally wanted to change her master to serve her because she was punished by Mother. She holds a grudge against Mother.
If she was loyal, why would she point fingers at her mother?
This is Jade using a knife to kill someone."
The emperor thought a lot. He had too few children, and every princess was the apple of his eye.
If Concubine Xian is punished, the princess will be sad, but if she is not punished, how can she be worthy of Concubine Yi?
"There are many suspicious points in this matter, but there is no evidence. The murder of the royal heir is a serious matter. It is because the virtuous concubine did not control her subordinates strictly.
Demoted to Concubine Xian, I will be confined to reflect on my mistakes for five months. All matters concerning the harem will be left to the Empress Dowager."
The virtuous concubine is an old lady in the palace, and has been with the emperor for a long time. What she cares about more is power.
She thought she was not far from that location, but she didn't expect it to be getting farther and farther away.
"Thank you, Father, for your grace."
Although the second princess was young, she was very good at judging the situation and pulled the virtuous concubine's sleeve to stop her from going crazy.
This farce ended with two servants being demoted and a bunch of servants being beaten to death.
"Wang Zhonglu, tell me, do you think I owe Lady Yi something for this?"
Wang Zhonglu bent down and said, "Your Majesty, thunder and rain are all your grace."
But she is his, and she is carrying his child in her belly, so he has to compensate her no matter what.
Chen Miaoyi has already listened to the system's report on everything that happened outside. The emperor is indeed cold-blooded.
In this case, the sterilization pill should come in handy.
"Better?"
The emperor walked in and saw that she had opened her eyes.
"Your Majesty...I'm much better."
She leaned in the emperor's arms, looking so small and thin.
"This incident was caused by a reckless palace maid who took the opportunity to take revenge on Concubine Xian by drugging the snacks. I have already demoted Concubine Xian and Concubine Xiang, and executed the palace maid."
The emperor thought that he could give her an explanation only because she was pregnant with the emperor.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for supporting us. I am really worried that someone will harm us in the future."
The emperor patted her shoulder gently and said, "No, from now on you will live in the main hall of Xiangsi Palace. You are the master of a palace, and everyone here must listen to you."
At night, the emperor did not leave, but stayed to accompany her. Chen Miaoyi, who was still a noble lady, had already moved into the main hall of Acacia Palace.
"Your father has been serving as the county magistrate for many years. I would like to give him a promotion. What do you think?"
Regarding compensation, apart from ordinary rewards and positions, it can only be compensated in the previous dynasty. The previous dynasty and the harem have always been inseparable.
"Everything is up to the emperor. If the emperor thinks my father is useful, then he can use him. There is no need to do that because of me..."
The emperor smiled and had already made up his mind.
*
Time flies, and I am already six months pregnant.
She and Concubine Xia were still the only pregnant concubines in the harem.
"Master, the emperor is here."
Chen Miaoyi welcomed the people in. These days, the place the emperor went to most often was Xiangsi Palace, then Rongpin Palace, and then Concubine Xia Palace.
It seemed that because of the lesson taught by Concubine Xian, the arrogant and daring Concubine Rong did not come to cause trouble.
I live a peaceful life.
"Your Majesty, I'm still a little hot, please have a bowl of soup first."
Chen Miaoyi handed him the bowl, and after checking it, the emperor drank it all in one gulp.
Chen Miaoyi laughed heartily. She had finally found a chance to make you drink this bowl of soup with added ingredients! From now on, she would have a monopoly on the princes and princesses of this dynasty!
"Today's soup is exceptionally delicious!" the emperor exclaimed.
How can it not be delicious if it’s filled with ingredients?
"Oh!" Chen Miaoyi screamed.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell somewhere? Do you want to call the imperial physician?" The emperor looked at her nervously.
Chen Miaoyi took his hand and gently placed it on her bulging belly.
"Your Majesty, the child kicked me."
If you want a father to love his children, you need to allow them to have more contact.
The emperor put his hand on it and felt the child's vitality through the clothes and belly.
No one deliberately said whether it was a prince or a princess. The emperor didn't want to be full of hope and then disappointed again.
"The child kicked me too."
The two smiled at each other. What a wonderful feeling. Although he was not a first-time father, it was the first time he directly felt the presence of the child in his belly.
During the months that Chen Miaoyi was pregnant, rewards came in like water. There were many concubines in the palace but few children, so each one was precious.
The weather was cool in the mornings and evenings, and Chen Miaoyi took her maid to enjoy the flowers and take a walk in the imperial garden.
Exercise during pregnancy is very necessary. Although she is not afraid of difficult labor, she has a secret to giving birth as smooth as chocolate.
"Master, this jerky is made in our own small kitchen. It's clean, delicious, and very spicy!"
She was greedy, and wherever she went, everyone around her was carrying a food box.
This is the arrogance of being immune to all poisons.
"Not bad, reward."
Chen Miaoyi took a few bites. The thin slices of meat were smoked and dry, and sprinkled with seasonings. It was quite spicy when she took a bite.
"Hey, isn't this Concubine Yi? Why are you here alone enjoying the scenery?"
When I heard the sarcastic tone, I saw that it was indeed Concubine Xia.
"Lady Xia is here, please sit down."
Lady Xia went forward to see what she was eating. It was red and quite fragrant.
"What are you eating? Look at all the spicy food."
"Jerky? Want to try it? It's best to test it before eating."
Chen Miaoyi kindly reminded.
"As for me, I've been craving sour food lately. When I think of sour food, my mouth starts to water.
Lady Yi loves spicy food so much, is she pregnant with a princess?
After saying so much, aren’t you just trying to say that there is a prince in your belly?
"Don't want to eat? Just forget it." Chen Miaoyi looked at her speechlessly. This girl just loves to make trouble!
"Who said we don't want to eat anymore? Taohong, test it!"
Concubine Xia was not shy about it and asked the palace maid to check the food before she was willing to eat it.
I was surprised when I took a bite. It was spicy, salty, and fragrant, with a hint of sweetness.
"If Lady Xia likes it, this whole dish is for you."
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