"No need for formalities, just serve His Majesty well."
"yes."
As they left Changchun Palace, Qingyin held an umbrella for her, when they suddenly encountered Consort Jia.
Wearing a qipao, her belly wasn't very noticeable yet. Ji Huan always kept her distance from pregnant women in the harem, but Consort Jia didn't seem to be avoiding her. If she didn't avoid her, Ji Huan couldn't avoid her either.
When the two met, Ji Huan curtsied and said, "Greetings, Consort Jia."
"Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Consort Jia sized her up and suddenly said, "I've been resting and pregnant and haven't come out yet. During this time, I've heard a lot of rumors about Consort Rou. Consort Rou is quite capable. The Emperor favors you. I heard that you even suppressed Consort Ying."
Ji Huan said timidly, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I have no ability whatsoever. I would never dare to overstep my bounds in favor of Your Majesty. It is only because of Your Majesty's wisdom and might that I was not harmed. I am extremely grateful and can only serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly to repay Your Majesty's kindness."
What Consort Ying? There's no Consort Ying in the palace now, only the commoner Balin.
Consort Jia chuckled, "She's quite eloquent."
"This humble servant is dull and dares not be worthy of Your Majesty's praise of being eloquent."
"You still say you dare not? I think you dare quite a bit. This harem is full of summer flowers. The Emperor's momentary liking is nothing."
"With Your Majesty's words of advice, I will certainly serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly and be like a flower that blooms in all four seasons."
Consort Jia snorted coldly: "Then I'll wait."
After saying that, he left with his men.
Ji Huan said politely, "Respectfully seeing off Consort Jia."
Back at Xianfu Palace, Qingyin said indignantly, "Your Highness, why did Consort Jia suddenly cause us trouble? We didn't have any conflict with Consort Jia."
Ji Huan smiled and said, "You forgot, Consort Jia is pregnant! And her pregnancy doesn't look good."
Qingyin thought for a moment and then realized, "His Majesty hasn't been visiting Consort Jia much lately."
The imperial physician, Jiafei, was frequently summoned. When Emperor Qianlong entered the harem, he spent most of his time with her, so naturally he disliked her.
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