As expected, as soon as she finished speaking, the Queen Mother said, "Since that's the case, I won't beat around the bush. Now that you're pregnant with a dragon child, it's naturally a great joy.
However, you must understand that your family background is not enough to gain a foothold in this harem. Although you are the first one to be pregnant, there is no guarantee that you will be the only one who can give birth to a child for the emperor.
And as the first person to give birth to a prince or princess, you will definitely become a thorn in the eyes and flesh of many people in the harem, do you understand?"
Gu Xiaoqiao lowered his eyes and said nothing.
This means that he seems to be planning to take advantage of the baby in her belly?
However, she still pretended to be ignorant and waited for the Queen Mother's further instructions.
The Queen Mother continued, "So, for the sake of you and your family's future, if the child you give birth to is a prince, raise him under the name of Concubine Liang. With the Right Prime Minister's Mansion as his backing, this child will surely be the perfect candidate to inherit the throne."
As for you, you are still young, and by that time the throne will be secure, so you can have the opportunity to be reborn later. This will be a hundred benefits for you, don't you think? "
Haha, there are only benefits and no harm.
She thought it would only benefit the Liang family and not cause any harm. Who would come with such a shameless attitude and openly snatch the child away while the child is still in her belly?
"Your Majesty the Queen Mother is absolutely right, but this child is my first child after all, and I still hope to raise him well. So..."
Gu Jinqiao paused and said, "I want to bring the child to my side and raise him personally."
“Nonsense!”
The Queen Mother's face immediately fell. "I'm doing this for your own good, yet you're so ungrateful! Putting aside the question of whether you want to raise this child yourself, how can a mere noble like you be qualified to do so? The Empress is still pregnant and has no children. If the Empress wants to take this child and raise him in her name, wouldn't that be a simple matter for you to decide?"
The Queen Mother grew angrier as she spoke, and glared at her with a look of disappointment.
"But I really like this child, so please grant my wish, Your Majesty." Gu Jinqiao said with her head lowered.
"You...you are simply stubborn!"
The Queen Mother pointed at Gu Xiaoqiao and snorted coldly, "What a wonderful request! Please grant me your blessing. But don't forget your status. If you still want to see your parents in Kyoto, then you can go on your own."
At this time, Concubine Liang beside her also spoke slowly: "A wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in. Gu Jinqiao, haven't you always been very smart? Didn't you understand what the Queen Mother said? Ultimately, the honor and disgrace of your Gu family is in your hands. It all depends on how you choose.
Do you think the emperor's illusory favor is the real thing, or the rise and fall of your Gu family? But our Liang family is different. Besides, why not put your child in my name? I won't treat him harshly.
As she spoke later, Concubine Liang's tone became more proud and complacent.
She didn't believe that Gu Xiaoqiao would be stupid enough to refuse.
However, to her disappointment, Gu Xiaoqiao only smiled faintly. "I appreciate Concubine Liang's kindness, but I only hope to live a peaceful and law-abiding life in the palace. I dare not ask for anything else."
Princess Liang was stunned when she heard this.
This Gu Xiaoqiao is really stubborn. She has already said so much, what else does she, Gu Jinqiao, want?
"Don't be shameless!"
Concubine Liang was immediately furious. She slammed the table, stood up, and shouted sternly: "Don't you even look at your own status?
Without the support of me and the Queen Mother, do you think you, the daughter of a minor official, can gain a foothold in this palace?
Now that you have this opportunity, you should know how to cherish it, but you are still procrastinating! "
Gu Jinqiao patted her chest in feigned fear, then looked up at her. "Your Highness, Concubine Liang, you spoke so loudly that I was really frightened. It's okay if it scares me, but it would be bad if it scares the baby in my belly. If the Emperor asks about it, I won't be able to bear the consequences."
"you......"
Concubine Liang's face suddenly turned pale and red. "Don't rely on the emperor's protection to become arrogant. If you don't appreciate the favor, I will have ways to deal with you."
"Yeah?"
Gu Xiaoqiao smiled slightly and said, "Then I will wait and see."
After she finished speaking, she covered her stomach and said, "Oh, my stomach seems to be a little painful. Are Concubine Liang and the Queen Mother sure you want to stay here?"
The Queen Mother: “…”
She looked at Gu Xiaoqiao deeply and said, "It seems that I really underestimated you. If that's the case, then I will let you see how far you can go on the path you choose!"
The Queen Mother walked away, leaving the room in silence.
Concubine Liang glanced at Gu Xiaoqiao coldly and turned away.
"Farewell to the Empress Dowager and Empress Liang." Gu Jinqiao stood up and saluted, speaking slowly.
After the Queen Mother and Concubine Liang disappeared outside the door, she slowly sat back in her chair with a sarcastic look on her face.
These two people are really shameless. Not only do they want to snatch the child openly, but they also use the Gu family to threaten her.
She was afraid she was wrong. She didn't really have much affection for the Gu family. If the original owner's mother hadn't been in the Gu family, she wouldn't have bothered to care about them.
When she entered the palace, they didn't pay any attention to her, but now that they see she is useful, they come to her.
How shameless!
However, today she has completely broken off relations with the Queen Mother and Concubine Liang. They will definitely create many obstacles for her in the future, and who knows, they may even start by suppressing her from the Gu family.
When she thought of Aunt Qin, Gu Xiaoqiao couldn't help but sigh secretly.
She had to act before the Queen Mother took action.
So when Di Mian came to visit her in the afternoon, Gu Xiaoqiao started acting.
"What's wrong? You look so depressed?"
Di Mian peeled the grapes in his hand and handed them to her, asking with concern.
Gu Xiaoqiao shook his head. "Nothing."
"Oh, really?"
Emperor Mian smiled and pinched her cheek. "It doesn't look like it, but it looks like you have something on your mind. Tell me and I will help you solve it."
Gu Xiaoqiao burst out laughing when she heard this. "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, but you really can't help me with this matter."
"How can I not help?"
Emperor Mian was puzzled. "I am the Supreme Lord. This world belongs to me. Whatever you want, as long as it exists in this world, I will find it for you. Even if it doesn't exist in this world, I will find a way to get it for you."
"Your Majesty, you are exaggerating. I don't have such great ambitions. I just miss my family. Kyoto is far away from home, and my aunt is not in good health, so I am a little worried."
After saying this, he lowered his head again, looking lonely.
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