The Imperial Concubine had just heard the oral order from Eunuch Fu asking Princess Yuehua to go to Dafoshan to observe vegetarianism and chant Buddhist scriptures with the Empress Dowager, but she naturally refused.
What no one expected was that the emperor immediately changed his words and asked Concubine Xu to admit in front of all the civil and military officials that the last assassination was just an accident.
He also wanted Yuehua to be adopted by the queen, and asked Yuehua and the queen to fast and chant Buddhist scriptures for three months to pray for blessings for their Great Xia Kingdom.
The Imperial Noble Consort heard from the young eunuch who was placed next to Eunuch Fu that this was an idea that Concubine Xu had given to Song Jingyan.
The Imperial Noble Consort gritted her teeth, a cold light flashed in her eyes, and she wished she could kill Concubine Xu.
"Damn it, Xupin."
"They actually set their sights on you."
"The Emperor wanted to give me up for adoption to the Empress because of my humble origins and lack of support from my mother's family. Later, the Empress became pregnant, and the plan was dropped."
"Then Queen Ji had a miscarriage and refused to adopt you, and the matter ended there."
Yuehua snorted angrily, "Mother, you should have let me stab that bitch Xupin with a sword last time."
"Who made my sword change direction?" Yuehua asked in confusion.
The Imperial Noble Consort naturally would not tell Yuehua that she was the one who ordered them to do this. In fact, her target was the Emperor. Whether the Emperor was dead or critically ill, she would let Yuehua serve as regent first, and then she would rule the country from behind the scenes as the Empress Dowager. In the end, the Great Xia Kingdom finally fell into the hands of her and her cousin Qin Mingju.
"It must be your father's uncle's lineage. They have been coveting the throne for a long time."
Upon hearing this, Yuehua slammed the table and said, "Father, why doesn't you arrest them all?"
Listening to Yuehua's tone, the imperial concubine secretly worried about Yuehua's future.
How could she give birth to such a stupid daughter?
"Yuehua, you think your father doesn't want to, but there's no evidence. Now everyone only sees that you want to stab your father."
Yuehua gritted her teeth angrily, "I'm so angry, they are so hateful."
The Imperial Concubine was worried that Yuehua would secretly settle accounts with the Emperor's uncle's lineage.
"Yuehua, you have to calm down."
Yuehua pouted and stamped her feet in dissatisfaction.
"Mother, I've had enough."
"Okay, now we should think about how to break the deadlock." said the Imperial Concubine.
However, the Imperial Noble Consort could not count on Yuehua. Rather than going out in danger, it would be better to adopt Yuehua to the Queen. Then, as long as the Emperor passed away, she would still be the Queen Mother.
However, Yuehua did gain something this time, at least Xu Bin's dragon seed was not saved.
As long as she is around, no one can get pregnant with the emperor's dragon seed.
Even the queen had a miscarriage in the end.
"Yuehua, I will invite your father to come tonight. You should apologize to him and express your acceptance of his arrangement."
Yuehua curled her lips unwillingly, "Mother, Yuehua doesn't want to be adopted by that old witch."
Upon hearing this, the Imperial Noble Consort's expression darkened. "Yuehua, you must not be disrespectful. She is your life-saving charm. As long as you are obedient and filial to the Queen, with the Queen's support behind you, you will definitely have the opportunity to inherit the throne."
"I overheard my father mention earlier this year that if we have no children, he will let your child inherit the throne."
When Yuehua heard this, a light flashed in her eyes, "Really? Mother."
The Imperial Concubine nodded, "Of course."
"Then I will quickly go and ask the emperor to come over."
"What about you..." The Imperial Concubine rolled her eyes, "Go and pretend to be sick."
Upon hearing this, Yuehua said excitedly, "I'm the best at this."
"No, write a letter of repentance quickly and then pretend to sleep."
The Imperial Noble Consort sent the eunuch to invite Song Jingyan over. No matter what, today, even if it meant knocking the Emperor unconscious, she had to knock Song Jingyan unconscious, otherwise her pregnancy would soon be exposed.
Song Jingyan was so sad when he heard that Princess Yuehua knew about his negligence that he didn't drink a drop of water for the whole day.
When he heard this, he quickly put down the memorial and went to Chuxiu Palace immediately.
"Moonlight..."
"Moonlight..."
When the Imperial Noble Consort saw Song Jingyan coming over, she quickly said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Yuehua just drank a little goat's milk and fell asleep."
Song Jingyan was still worried. If something happened to his only offspring again, it would be terrible.
"Moonlight."
As soon as Song Jingyan entered the bedroom, he smelled a strange sandalwood scent. He didn't like it and couldn't help but frowned, "Royal Concubine, change the incense."
The Imperial Concubine thought her plan had been seen through, and she knelt down in panic, "Your Majesty, this is sandalwood, it has a calming effect. Yuehua has been refusing to sleep, so I had no choice but to have someone light the incense."
After hearing this, Song Jingyan no longer had any doubts.
But he just wanted to be alone with Yuehua quietly.
"All of you please step back."
The Imperial Noble Consort wanted to take this opportunity to get closer to Song Jingyan, but Song Jingyan waved his hand and said, "Imperial Noble Consort, you also step down."
The Imperial Noble Consort gritted her teeth secretly, but couldn't get angry.
"I'll take my leave."
After waiting outside the door for a while, the Imperial Concubine took the opportunity to wipe Yuehua's face and said, "Your Majesty, Yuehua really knows she is wrong."
"Look, this is the letter of repentance she wrote."
"She has already said that the Empress is also her mother, and she is willing to be adopted by the Empress. She is even more willing to accompany the Empress to observe vegetarianism and chant Buddhist scriptures for three months."
Song Jingyan took Yuehua's letter of repentance and took a look at it. He saw that the letter of repentance was written in a mess, but it was indeed written by Yuehua.
He was a little amused and confused, but thinking that it was almost time, he prepared to leave, but when he stood up, he felt dizzy.
"Why am I dizzy?"
Upon seeing this, the Imperial Noble Consort quickly supported Song Jingyan and said, "Your Majesty, perhaps the tranquilizing sandalwood has taken effect."
"I'll help you go outside to rest."
Song Jingyan glanced at the imperial concubine suspiciously. He forced himself to walk outside, but he was too weak.
He stumbled to the door and called out, "Eunuch Fu."
The Imperial Concubine naturally did not want to miss the opportunity, so she had to pull Song Jingyan aside and said, "Your Majesty, you will stay in my bedroom tonight."
Song Jingyan waved his hands irritably, "Royal Concubine, you used a magic incense."
"Your Majesty, I don't have any."
"If I had used the aphrodisiac, how could I be fine?" the imperial concubine quickly explained.
"Your Majesty, you haven't rested in my chamber for a year. Just one night, okay?"
"Yuehua is going to be adopted as the queen. I will be alone in the future. Your Majesty, please."
Song Jingyan looked at the Imperial Noble Consort's tearful face and felt a little sorry for her. "Okay, I agree."
The Imperial Concubine wiped her tears and handed the Emperor a bowl of medicine. "Your Majesty, this is deer blood. Drink it to warm your stomach."
Song Jingyan drank it in one gulp, but after a while, he felt hot all over.
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