Wuyu is unaware of the Murong family's method for the time being, but she will soon find out.
However, Kirisame knew about her master's ambitions.
Indeed, given the status of the Murong clan, they naturally held a high and mighty position.
The Empress is immoral and incompetent, while the Imperial Concubine is foolish and arrogant.
They're not worthy of each other.
As for Consort Xiangxian, she didn't come from a good background. Even if she had a prince, what could she do?
Even though her family is now a marquisate, she has neither connections nor prestige.
What future can one have relying solely on nepotism?
The lady herself has always held herself in high esteem and is naturally unwilling to remain subservient to others.
Therefore, all that Misty Rain can do is offer assistance.
She would help her mistress with whatever she wanted.
In Zhaochun Palace, Yan Nangui, who didn't like to go out because of the heat, was taking a nap on a soft couch. Yuanhua waved her hand and told two eunuchs to move the iceberg a little further away.
While it may feel cooler when you're too close, it's not good for your health.
Not only that, but he also draped the blanket over Yan Nangui's waist.
Outside, Shuanzi came in and whispered to Chanyi at the door, "The kitchen is out of plum juice today. They said they asked Consort Ye to take most of it from her palace."
"Tsk, what should we do? Her Majesty wants to drink it." Chanyi frowned.
“They said to make it now, but it might be too late. If not, how about making something else? We have pears there, right? How about making pear soup? It’s good for clearing heat and reducing internal fire,” said Shuanzi.
Chanyi sighed, knowing that the kitchen couldn't be deliberately blocking it, and asked, "What's wrong with Consort Ye lately? Why does she always want this?"
"I don't know anything else, but I've heard... that this lady's tastes have been a bit strange lately. They say she always craves sour foods," Shuanzi whispered.
"Yes... when was the last time this lady served the emperor?" Chanyi asked.
Shuanzi said, "Last time was half a month, but the time before that... that was a month and a half ago."
Once these words were spoken, they both understood.
When Yan Nangui got up, Chanyi told him about it.
Sour plum drink isn't anything rare, but it's a bit of a hassle to make.
If it's not available, you'll have to wait a long time.
"They've made pear soup, Your Highness, would you like some?" Chanyi asked.
"Hmm. So you mean Consort Ye is pregnant?" Yan Nangui asked.
"We servants dare not speak recklessly, but judging from the current situation, it is somewhat strange. Otherwise, how can we explain it? Consort Ye used to be someone who did not like sour food at all."
The Way of the Cicada Robe.
Yan Nangui hummed in response, then remained silent for a moment.
I simply drank the sweet pear soup.
The pear soup wasn't sweetened, and the sweetness was just right for Yan Nangui.
"If she is indeed pregnant, that would be a good thing. The Empress Dowager has been longing for her, and now that Consort Ye has been deposed, it would be a joyous occasion if the Imperial Concubine were truly pregnant. I imagine the Empress Dowager would be overjoyed," Yan Nangui said.
“Yes, if the Imperial Concubine and the Virtuous Consort were to have children and give birth to princes by now, how would the Empress possibly cope?” Chanyi asked.
Yan Nangui paused, then scooped up a spoonful of pear soup.
"Being the Empress... is not an easy job," Yan Nangui laughed.
In Feiluan Palace, Consort Ye ate a few pastries and then lay down to rest.
Granny Lu said with some worry, "Your Highness, you've been eating too much heavy food these past few days."
"But I just have an appetite. Granny, even though the imperial physician didn't say for sure, I feel like I'm pregnant. What do you think, Granny?"
Granny Lu didn't dare say anything, because she wasn't sure. According to the dates, it was indeed about the same, but her period had still come this month, just very lightly.
"Doctor Fang's words were vague. He probably didn't dare to say she was dead because her time wasn't long enough, but he did mean it. Your Highness, you must be careful now. If you are pregnant, you must not do what happened last time, where you didn't tell anyone before three months had passed. Just ask for leave," said Granny Lu.
Consort Ye touched her belly and nodded: "Yes, I'll ask for leave. I'll ask for leave tomorrow."
In Fengxiang Palace, the Empress listened to Su Jin's words with a frown.
"So, you're pregnant?"
Su Jin didn't dare to say for sure: "The imperial physicians can't be sure right now, but... if not, why did her diet suddenly change so drastically? I heard that she was taking medicine a while ago, all of them to help with conception, and now she's suddenly like this? Although she has changed her clothes this month, they said it's very little. I also asked the people in the Imperial Hospital privately, and they said that it's not uncommon for some women to have some bleeding in the first three months."
"The Imperial Concubine has also suffered a miscarriage before, so it's not surprising that she would say something like that."
The Empress frowned: "If Consort Ye gives birth... I'll really be..."
"Your Majesty and the First Prince, there's no need to rush. Since they can conceive, you certainly can too. It's just a matter of time. His Majesty spends so little time with Consort Ye, and if he can conceive, he'll have plenty of time here."
The Empress nodded and fell into deep thought.
Su Jin was also in a bad mood. After coming out, she sighed and went to the small kitchen.
Feiyue and Peiyue are making snacks.
Seeing her like this, Feiyue asked, "What's wrong? Your Highness's desserts aren't ready yet."
"Is Sister Sujin unhappy?" Peiyue asked.
"Hey, you all know about the Consort's affair." Su Jin was tight-lipped, so she only said that much.
However, Pei Yue already knew what was going on.
At night, those not on duty go back to sleep, but because it's hot and they can't fall asleep right away, they just sit outside.
Peiyue was standing next to Suzhen.
Suzhen frowned as well, and Peiyue sighed, "I saw that Sister Sujin was unhappy today. This palace is really something these days. Consort Xiangxian is pregnant, but Consort Gui... is also very strange."
Suzhen glanced at her and said, "You must be pregnant. I wonder how Your Majesty is troubled."
“Yes, Sister Sujin is also very worried,” Peiyue said.
Suzhen frowned, saying nothing, but she was clearly unhappy.
Su Jin was always capable, but Su Zhen was also a first-class palace maid, both brought from their maternal families.
They've been serving each other since childhood, how could they not be jealous?
They were clearly the same, but after entering the palace, Su Jin became the head maid of Fengxiang Palace.
As for Granny He, she was different; after all, she was a wet nurse, so she was always a cut above the rest.
But Suzhen can only listen to Sujin now.
Peiyue understood perfectly well, but she didn't point it out at all.
He simply said, "Consort Jiang also has a child, and His Majesty bestowed one upon her the other day. It's quite pitiful of her; although she's pregnant, she still can't see His Majesty more than a few times."
"What do you know? Even though His Majesty doesn't see her, isn't it a blessing that she can get pregnant?" Suzhen snorted.
“Yes, I was thinking about this this afternoon. Consort Ye is the Empress Dowager’s niece, and Consort Jiang is the Grand Empress Dowager’s grandniece. If they really have children, who knows what will happen in the future?” Pei Yue shook her head.
Su-zhen frowned slightly but didn't say anything. The two continued to enjoy the cool air, and the topic didn't come back.
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