After the imperial concubine was deposed, no one was in charge of the palace affairs.
Although she was pregnant, His Majesty still handed over the palace affairs to her, saying that the throne would be hers sooner or later.
However, Xu Lingyi was pregnant and had no energy to take care of the matter, so it was Nanny Zhang who helped to deal with it.
Nanny Zhang was very capable. In just a few months, she had a thorough understanding of all palace affairs and handled them with great skill.
It is not difficult to place spies in the palace of the deposed concubine.
"Let's just wait now." Xu Lingyi touched her belly.
In fact, Aunt Zhang strongly disagreed in her heart. She felt that it was not worth it for the Empress to risk the child in her belly.
If he were a prince, Princess Minghua would fall out of favor sooner or later.
After all, she is a princess and will get married in the future. On one side is a married daughter, and on the other side is a young son. Over time, the emperor's heart will definitely be biased.
At that time, Princess Minghua posed no threat to the Empress and the children, and she had no ability to harm them.
There is really no need to go to so much trouble to deal with Princess Minghua.
But Xu Lingyi was very stubborn.
"Madam, I want her dead, not just her loss of power. Besides, Madam, she is His Majesty's only daughter. Given the importance His Majesty places on his heirs, it won't be easy to defeat her in one go."
She understood this in her heart, so she didn't think of taking a quick step and getting rid of the enemy Princess Minghua immediately.
Xu Lingyi and Nanny Zhang have a close relationship and always talk to each other.
"Besides, don't worry, Ma'am. I'm sure I can give birth to this baby safely. Nothing will happen."
Xu Lingyi touched her belly. The child in her previous life was stillborn and died before being born and seeing the world. She was very much looking forward to having a child and loved him so much, not just using the child to get to the top.
In short, she would not let anything happen to this child.
The master had made up his mind, so Nanny Zhang didn't dare to persuade him anymore.
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After Princess Minghua fainted from crying, the Empress Dowager and the Emperor went to see her.
The Queen Mother's heart softened as soon as she saw Princess Minghua.
During this period of time, she ignored Minghua. She had been looking forward to having an heir to the emperor for more than ten years, so she attached great importance to Xu's child.
In order to ensure a safe delivery, Princess Minghua had to be treated unfairly. It was fine before she met her, but now that she has met her, she is so sad and heartbroken, and the Empress Dowager's heart aches.
"Bao'er." The Queen Mother hugged her and said, "I and your father have already moved your mother out of the cold palace. The imperial physician is watching her day and night. Don't be too sad, Bao'er."
Princess Minghua was secretly resentful. She could no longer distinguish between true love and false love.
Her grandmother and father had been so kind to her in the past, but now they had deposed her mother and were wary of her everywhere.
"Grandmother..." Princess Minghua threw herself into the Empress Dowager's arms and burst into tears again.
Only after she had cried enough and calmed down did she admit her mistake.
"Grandmother, Father, I will never target the Xu family again. I swear. Can you please let me stay in the palace for the next few days? Mother..."
Princess Minghua choked up, her words carefully chosen: "I want to spend my mother's last few days with her."
Princess Minghua burst into tears. She had never begged them for anything in such a humbly way before.
Now is the first time.
The emperor and the empress dowager felt very unhappy.
The Queen Mother agreed in a gentle tone: "Bao'er, this is your home. Of course you can stay here. You and Xu had some misunderstandings before. Now you just need to think it through."
The Queen Mother thought that Princess Minghua seemed to be truly repentant. Besides, the Imperial Concubine was seriously ill, so Princess Minghua should not have any time to pay attention to other things.
Xu Lingyi is now the emperor's favorite daughter-in-law, and Princess Minghua is her own granddaughter. Of course, she still hopes that the two can live in peace.
"Mrs. Xu has a gentle and docile temperament and is very kind. Moreover, she is pregnant with your brother. After the child is born, you will be blood brothers and sisters, the closest people in the world. When your father and I pass away, your brother will succeed to the throne. This is much better than having those relatives in the royal family. You will also have someone to rely on."
There is actually no need to explain this truth.
But she was afraid that Princess Minghua couldn't think clearly.
In the eyes of the empress dowager, if Xu's child was born safely, it would only benefit Princess Minghua and not harm her.
In Princess Minghua's eyes, she was born the most noble princess, and Xu was just a lowly maid in front of her.
She could never tolerate Xu, whom she looked down upon, getting ahead of her.
Besides, it was Xu who harmed her. If it weren't for Xu, her mother wouldn't have ended up like this.
She must kill Xu.
After Princess Minghua left, the Empress Dowager once again warned the Emperor, "You need to find more people to look after Concubine De recently. Minghua has an impulsive temper. Although she has promised to repent today, she should still be cautious. Nothing can happen to Concubine De. Right now, everything should be prioritized."
The emperor nodded: "I have already made arrangements, everything will be fine."
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"Mother." Princess Minghua held her hand tightly.
When her mother was in good health, she didn't feel afraid. Now that she realized that she might really lose her, she began to panic.
At this time, there were only the mother and daughter in the bedroom.
Concubine Li specifically drove out all the servants, including those around Princess Minghua.
She was worried that someone would overhear the conversation between mother and daughter.
Although Princess Minghua had secret guards around her, it was impossible for the secret guards to follow her into the palace.
Xu Lingyi's men were also driven out.
At this time, their conversation was indeed known only to each other.
"Minghua, your mother is going to die. I'm sorry for you." Concubine Li shed tears. She was indeed full of regret.
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