Consort Xiangxian lay down after taking the medicine.
"Your Highness, how are you feeling?" Fu'er asked cautiously.
"I don't feel anything right now. Have you questioned the imperial physician in detail?"
"I asked them all, and the imperial physician said the same thing: you just need to rest well, and things will stabilize after five months," Fu'er said.
Consort Xiangxian touched her belly, feeling extremely irritated.
She had always been in good health, but she had been unable to conceive since she stopped taking the medication.
Now that we finally have it, this is the situation again.
Within the royal family, a woman's suitability for childbearing is always a consideration. For someone without a strong family background, how could they establish themselves if they couldn't produce a prince?
She knew she was not good at getting pregnant, and this was the first time in all these years.
If we can't keep it, we might not have another chance in the future.
Therefore, no matter what, we must protect it.
Thinking of this, she took a deep breath and cleared her mind of all thoughts. Nothing was more important than having a child right now.
Sure enough, His Majesty soon sent word that everyone should go to the Empress to pay their respects.
In other words, the Queen's illness was cured.
The next day, everyone gathered at Fengxiang Palace.
Of course, Consort Xiangxian didn't come. Right now, she can't care about the rules; her health is the most important thing.
The Empress expressed her understanding and even bestowed gifts upon Wanchun Palace that day.
At this moment, the Empress smiled and said, "I have been ill for so long, and I have been missing my sisters."
Everyone was smiling, as if nothing had happened.
Consort Jing, lacking proper self-control, couldn't help but roll her eyes.
However, Rong Guiyi remained remarkably calm.
It's as if the past never existed.
"Ning Wanrong's investiture ceremony hasn't been held yet, but it should be arranged soon. You are now a proper mistress. Nothing can be taken lightly. Besides, you are raising a child," the Empress said earnestly.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your concern. The Crown Prince has been missing you very much these days. I will bring him to see you in a little while," Ning Wanrong said.
"Yes, I miss him too," the Empress said with a smile.
Everyone watched this scene, seeing the wives and concubines in harmony, and no one knew what they were really thinking. In any case, they all wore smiles on their faces.
The Empress then inquired about the health of several pregnant women and those with children, showing them her concern before dismissing everyone.
As Yan Nangui left Fengxiang Palace and passed Yinyue Pavilion, she heard an angry shout: "I am a Jieyu, and you are a Xiaoyi. You offended me, so what's there to say about hitting you?"
The Hidden Moon Pavilion is named so because there are several tall pine trees on its side that, on a full moon night, they obscure half of the moon.
It's not really a matter of angle.
But that's how it got its name.
Nobody remembers its original name.
At this moment, Yan Nangui bypassed those trees and saw a group of people.
Huo Zhaorong was also behind her.
"What's wrong?" Yan Nangui asked, looking at Ye Xiaoyi who was covering her face and Yi Jieyu who had an angry expression.
"Your Highness Consort Chen, Your Highness Zhaorong, it was I who slapped Consort Ye. There is a difference in rank, and I was merely disciplining her," Consort Yi snorted.
"Yi Jieyu, you...you hate me for no reason! What can I, a mere Xiaoyi, do? Are you using me as a scapegoat for revenge, or is it because you are incompetent that you can only use me as a scapegoat?" Ye Xiaoyi was not one to have a good temper either.
These words really hit Yi Jieyu right where it hurts.
This made her even more angry and want to hit someone.
Yes, she knew Ye Xiaoyi couldn't do anything, but she just hated the Ye family.
Yan Nangui smiled and said, "It's just a small matter. Sisters, don't let it ruin your harmony. Consort Yi is a blessed person. Don't let these things make you lose your blessings."
After saying that, she walked away. Whether there was a fight later or not was none of her business.
"Alas, it's pitiful that when Ye Xiaoyi first came in, everyone doted on her. Now, because of a bowl of medicine, her life is ruined. I see she doesn't go to the Empress Dowager's place much anymore." Consort Huo lamented the coldness of human relationships in the palace, which was, to say the least, far too ruthless.
Yan Nangui simply smiled and said, "No one should be greedy. If you're just accompanying the emperor, then you should accompany the emperor. But if you're always trying to get benefits from your own family... then let alone the emperor, even ordinary men wouldn't be happy about it."
Huo Zhaorong smiled and nodded: "Sister is indeed more open-minded and clear-headed."
Yan Nangui thought that at the time, His Majesty was extremely angry and deeply suspicious of the Empress Dowager.
However, it's not impossible that this is just using the issue as a pretext for further discussion.
To put pressure on the Ye family.
Now that things have come to this, the Ye family has no face to send another daughter in.
This also served as a warning to the neighboring families.
The Yan family, the Huo family, and the Jiang family are all the same. One in the palace is enough.
The Empress's Ning family already has two members, and there's absolutely no way they could have another one.
Yi Jieyu returned to Yiyu Pavilion and drank a bowl of plum juice to calm down.
Lanzhi massaged her shoulders and said, "Your Highness, you should listen to Consort Chen's words. What she said is true. You are favored by the Emperor, and although you miscarried, you are still young and healthy. It is important to seize these few years and have another child. There is no need to be angry with that Consort Ye."
"I just can't swallow this," Yi Jieyu said.
"This servant knows all, but Your Highness, if you have no children, what will become of you in the future? Only by establishing yourself can you take revenge. After all, the Empress Dowager is still alive, and you can't do anything to Consort Ye. Besides, there's Consort Jing. It would be proper for you to replace her one day." Lanzhi said this to everyone.
Yi Jieyu took a deep breath: "I was reckless."
"Consort Xiangxian is pregnant and cannot serve the Emperor. This has elevated Consort Wang in her palace. She has served him twice recently. Although twice is very few, you should know how many years she was out of favor back in the palace," Lanzhi said, gently massaging her shoulders.
"Since Consort Xiangxian is unable to serve His Majesty, his favorite places to go now are Zhaochun Palace and Qingqiu Pavilion. Then there's this place and Zhuyi Pavilion. Consort Wen is already favored in her residence, and she also has a princess. Consort Mei is a newcomer who hasn't been in the palace for long, so it's hard to say what will happen to her in the future. As for Consort Chen, it's naturally different."
"You must be trying to catch up with Consort Wen. Your family background is much better than hers, right? You should at least aim for the rank of the Three Noble Consorts and the Three Concubines. There are many vacancies in the ranks of the First Consort and the Four Consorts. While there are still few people in the harem and His Majesty is still young, it is important for you to quickly occupy a high position."
"There will be no shortage of people in the palace in the future. Even if only a few enter every few years, there will still be a constant stream of new people. At that time, you will have a high position and offspring, so what will you have to worry about?"
Yi Jieyu patted Lanzhi's hand a few times, saying, "Good Lanzhi, I know you've always been devoted to me. If I have a good life, you'll do the same for me."
"Your Majesty's words make this servant ashamed. This servant will certainly serve Your Majesty well."
Yi Jieyu took a deep breath: "You're absolutely right. Now is the perfect opportunity to make a name for myself. I should cheer up too; we can always have another child."
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