In the narrow corridor, Lu Yanluo and Qin Xuelin confronted each other, and neither of them was willing to give in.

Xiao Ran was very smart. Seeing this, she pushed Qin Xuelin's maid away.

The maid was obviously not a pushover either, and she pushed back. As the two of them were talking back and forth, no one noticed that an inconspicuous note passed from the maid's hand into Xiao Ran's hand in the blink of an eye.

"Stop!" Following Qin Xuelin's light rebuke, Xiao Ran and the maid glared at each other and returned to their masters.

Xiao Ran turned around, raised her eyes slightly and looked at Lu Yanluo, then nodded slowly. Lu Yanluo understood, then chuckled and raised her hand to smooth her hair that was blown by the wind.

"Xiao Ran, how can you be so rude to Her Majesty and why don't you apologize to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine?"

"That's not necessary." Qin Xuelin snorted, "I can't bear it. If you don't agree with me, please do as you please, Princess."

The two of them showed their tit-for-tat and unpleasantness to the fullest. Lu Yanluo nodded slightly and walked away with Xiao Ran.

Turning to an empty corner, Xiao Ran quietly handed the note she took from the maid to Lu Yanluo.

Lu Yanluo put the note away carefully. There were many people in the palace, so it would be safer to go back home.

Concubine Liang was just a minor noble lady, not very favored and not worthy of being the master of a palace, so she lived in Yilan Palace, a side hall of Yichun Palace. The master of the palace was Concubine Xi, who was also not very favored.

Lu Yanluo and Xiao Ran were standing outside Yilan Palace. A maid hurried out and respectfully invited Lu Yanluo into the palace.

Liang Guiren in the palace was even more enthusiastic when she saw the new visitor. She led Lu Yanluo to the inner hall with a smile on her face, and took good care of her by serving her tea and snacks.

Lu Yanluo was completely confused by Concubine Liang's enthusiasm. Although the two had met several times at various palace banquets, they were only acquaintances and had never had any in-depth communication. It was really a bit confusing what was happening now.

Seeing that this noble lady was slow to get to the point, Lu Yanluo had no choice but to ask, "Noble, you don't have to be so polite. If you have anything to say, you can just tell me directly."

Hearing this, Concubine Liang could no longer smile. She sighed helplessly and shook her head slowly: "I have always heard that the princess is a smart person. Seeing her today, it is true. Since the princess already knows that I have a plan for coming to you, I will get straight to the point."

Lady Liang originally wanted to build a good relationship with Lu Yanluo and then make progress slowly, but Lu Yanluo noticed it as soon as she entered the room and did not give her any chance to be hypocritical.

"A few days ago, I was not feeling well, so I asked the imperial physician to come and check my pulse. The physician said that I was three months pregnant."

Three months ago, when the emperor's health had not yet collapsed, he happened to want to visit Concubine Liang in Yilan Palace. He devoted all his energy to favor her for a night, and he did not expect that Concubine Liang became pregnant during that night.

Although Liang Guiren was only a minor noblewoman living in a remote corner, she was very insightful and had noticed the movements in the court. After several twists and turns, she decided to find a way out for herself and her children.

Hence today’s invitation.

"I say this for no other reason than to hope that one day you and the prince will show mercy and let me and the child in my belly live."

Lu Yanluo was obviously confused by the inexplicable words of Noble Liang, and asked curiously: "What do you mean, Noble? I don't understand a word you said. Did you misunderstand something?"

Let her and her child live? Did she think Chu Xuan was a devil who killed people without blinking an eye? Besides, what did Chu Xuan have to do with the life and death of her and her child?

But it was obvious that Concubine Liang had her own thoughts. She shook her head slowly and said with a little sadness, "Princess, you should have heard that my father is General Lu Nairen of Pingnan. In order to guard the southern border, my father has not returned to the capital for many years. In addition, your majesty has a little prejudice and fear against military generals, so he dare not let my father return to the capital at will."

There were tears in Concubine Liang's eyes, and her tone was full of longing for her father. It seemed to Lu Yanluo that she had not been in the capital for a long time. The General's Mansion in the capital was gradually forgotten. I have no support from my mother's family in the palace, and I am alone and helpless. I can't bear it.

"How long has it been since you last saw General Lu?"

"It's been more than five years. Since I entered the palace, I have never seen my father again. Because my father is of low status and has little influence, I can only pray for the occasional mercy from Your Majesty. I even concealed my pregnancy for a long time and dared not make it public."

Concubine Liang smiled bitterly: "Given the current tension between the court and the harem, if I say now that I have ruined the dragon seed, I am afraid I will not even see the sun tomorrow. However, there are many people in the palace with many eyes, and I am afraid that those who are interested will have already noticed my painstaking efforts to conceal it."

Lu Yanluo was silent for a moment, then said, "Your Highness's experience is indeed sympathetic, but I am just a little princess, how can I protect you and the child? Why don't you tell His Majesty about your pregnancy and let His Majesty protect you and your child?"

Concubine Liang turned aside, took Lu Yanluo's hand, and shook her head again: "No, Your Majesty is already busy with his own affairs. Although he is feeling better, it is only a matter of time. Among the many princes, Prince Su Chuchen and Prince Ye have a deep brotherly love, while Prince Liang Chuhan is illiterate, weak and incompetent. He can only rely on Concubine Xian for support. He is not fit to be an emperor at all."

"It's just that your Majesty is now blinded by suspicion and blindly favors Consort Xian and Prince Liang. But sooner or later he will realize that only Prince Ye is the only choice for the new emperor."

"Your Majesty, in a hundred years, the Night King will surely ascend the throne. By then, I hope the princess and the prince can spare my life. I don't ask for great wealth and honor, I just hope that my child can grow up healthy. In return, I will persuade my father to submit to His Royal Highness the Night King and ensure that His Royal Highness ascends the throne!"

Concubine Liang was full of sincerity. She told everyone everything she was thinking and took out a letter she had already written.

Lu Yanluo thought about it again and again, and finally nodded under the expectant gaze of Liang Guiren: "No matter what happens in the future, I promise you that I will do my best to help you keep this innocent child in your belly."

Lu Yanluo agreed to Concubine Liang's request after careful consideration. General Lu Nairen of Pingnan commands a large number of troops. If he could surrender, it would be like adding wings to a tiger for Chu Xuan.

Moreover, just as Concubine Liang said, she is weak and powerless in the palace. Even if she has any plans, she can't cause any trouble.

Besides, the child is innocent after all. Although he has not been born yet, he is also a little life. Lu Yanluo really couldn't bear to watch him die without saving him, so she simply agreed for the time being and discussed it with Chu Xuan after returning home.

Concubine Liang didn't know that in just such a short period of time, Lu Yanluo had already weighed the pros and cons of the matter, and she only knew that her goal had finally been achieved.