These rouges were sent to He Su by her younger sister.
She was well aware of her sister's thoughts.
By rendering her infertile, her family could then legitimately send her younger sister into the palace to secure the emperor's favor.
That's a complete joke.
She had just been favored by the emperor.
It was all thanks to the Empress.
However, looking at the rouge, she did have some thoughts in her mind.
If the Empress is unable to have children, she will naturally need help, and He Su is the best candidate.
I never expected that the Empress could see through it.
"I have something to tell you."
Ning Changxi suddenly said, resting his chin on his hand.
Her languid posture inexplicably gave off a feeling that made people blush and their hearts race.
I always felt that the Empress's demeanor was completely different after she came out of the Cold Palace.
"Please speak, sister."
"I don't like the mess in the palace."
All the concubines fell silent.
"I know that you used to go to great lengths to compete for my favor, but you don't need to do that now."
Ning Changxi waved his hand, signaling Xiao Xi to bring out a box.
"Sister, what's wrong—"
"This is a list of His Majesty's preferences compiled by me. You can draw lots, one by one, and see what you get. Then we can develop in that direction. Of course, you can also exchange them with each other."
"We're all in the palace, and we're all caught up in things beyond our control. How about we try to get along better?"
"As for the children, it's up to each of you to decide. I hope you won't resort to any dirty tricks, and that you'll give birth and raise them properly."
Ning Changxi's voice became even calmer, "Raising a child well is far more important than a man."
Especially since this is a man shared by a group of women.
"Alright, judging from your expressions, you seem to be in a bit of a dilemma. Fine, think it over carefully yourselves. If you agree, just say so; if you disagree, then let's disperse."
She was tired of the power struggles within the harem.
"Then what about the matter of my sister being inferior to Miss Su Yuan—"
"This was His Majesty's decision, and I had no choice but to accept it."
He Su's expression became even more puzzled.
To be honest, the Empress's attitude was indeed a bit off.
Moreover, she just said that she doesn't mind safflower—the dangers of safflower are well known even to unmarried women, but the Empress doesn't mind.
This is--
The Empress did not want to bear children for the Emperor.
How is that possible?
If the Empress gives birth to a child, given the Emperor and Empress's affection over the years, and the presence of the Duke of Wei, there is a 60% chance that the child will be made Crown Prince.
but--
"Alright, all of you may leave. I need to rest."
"Sister, Su Yuan, she—"
"That's something His Majesty should worry about; it has nothing to do with me." Ning Changxi interrupted the concubine again. Wasn't letting her speak now just an attempt to harm her?
The seventh prince's wife, who was practically a certainty, actually entered the palace.
I wonder how those court officials will react—they alone are enough to annoy the emperor.
Ning Changxi originally thought that as long as she didn't interfere, this matter would be none of her business.
Who knew that in the afternoon, that shameless Song Zhuo would actually bring Su Yuan over.
Su Yuan's eyes were badly swollen, and her face was covered in bruises.
His expression was arrogant, but also showed a hint of confusion.
"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?"
"I would like Su Yuan to stay in your palace for a while."
Song Zhuo spoke, feeling inexplicably guilty.
"I'll only be staying for a few days."
Ning Changxi stared at them for a long time, until the two of them couldn't help but look at each other.
"Your Majesty, I remember saying that I could give up this Phoenix Pavilion. How about I pack up and move out of the Phoenix Pavilion?"
"Changxi, that's not what I meant."
"What does that mean? You arranged for another woman to live in the Phoenix Pavilion, isn't that just so you can have him take my place?"
"Nonsense, Su Yuan is only staying temporarily."
"Your Majesty, I'm only staying here for a few days. I'll move out in a few days." She originally just wanted to find a side hall to live in, preferably alone, but after thinking about it, she felt it would be better to have someone to live with.
She lived alone in a courtyard, and no one could guarantee that Song Zhi wouldn't suddenly barge in.
He is a prince, so his presence in the palace is perfectly legitimate.
Of course, because the emperor's harem contained his women, he could not act recklessly.
But if she lived alone, it would be easy for him to catch her. She had to share a courtyard with someone, preferably someone he didn't care about and who acted recklessly.
That's why she chose the empress.
The Empress is Brother Ning's daughter, and she wants to cultivate a good relationship with her.
Of course, she really didn't have much interest in the emperor.
With so many women in the harem, she had no desire to compete for the emperor's favor with so many women.
Su Yuan never expected that Song Zhi would hit her.
That slap completely broke her heart.
Since you are heartless, I will leave.
He's just a man; she doesn't care.
However, his self-esteem was somewhat damaged.
"Do you want to go back to the Seventh Prince's mansion?" Ning Changxi asked again.
"I—it's impossible for me to go back to the Seventh Prince's Mansion. The moment he hit me, it was already completely over between us."
"Miss Su has such a spirit."
Ning Changxi chuckled self-deprecatingly, “As expected of a heroine, unlike us, who can’t fight back even when we’re beaten or locked up.”
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