Chapter 86: Alliance
Su Jieyu nodded and said bluntly in a low voice: "I'm pregnant."
She is a descendant of the Yunze Su family, which is famous for its superb medical skills.
However, when she entered the palace, she was well aware of the treacherous situation in the harem, and in order to protect herself, she deliberately hid her medical skills from everyone.
This pregnancy was supposed to be a happy event, but the imperial physician who took her pulse did not notice any signs of pregnancy.
She was shocked and knew that it must be Liu Zhaoyi who was behind this.
The real purpose of Liu Zhaoyi's kneeling as punishment must have been her unborn child!
Thinking of this, a trace of hatred flashed in Concubine Su's eyes.
Shen Yuning's eyes suddenly narrowed.
In the life when the original owner was reborn into the palace, it was Concubine Su's child who eventually ascended the throne, but before that he was still wondering why Concubine Su had no heirs in this life.
"Why did Concubine Su tell me this?"
Shen Yuning sipped the tea gently, speaking in a calm tone.
"Concubine Shen is now favored by His Majesty. Even Concubine Liu will not dare to make any moves against you in the short term."
"I thought about it again and again, and just wanted to find a shelter for myself and the baby in my belly."
Concubine Su lowered her head slightly and her eyes fell on her abdomen.
"So what benefits can I get from it?"
Shen Yuning raised her hand slightly and slowly turned the teacup in her hand.
The warm wall of the cup made a subtle sound as her fingertips rubbed against it, as if questioning Concubine Su's sincerity.
"If Concubine Shen has anything to ask for, I will do my best to help. I only ask that Concubine Shen can protect me and my child and keep us safe."
Concubine Su spoke earnestly.
"Then, Concubine Su, do you know what I am thinking about at this moment?"
Shen Yuning seemed to be smiling, but the smile did not reach her eyes.
Her allies naturally have to be smart. Only if Concubine Su can understand what she wants, they can truly work together.
Su Jieyu met her gaze and their eyes met.
“I wonder if Concubine Shen wants to know about Concubine Yan’s situation?”
There was a gleam in Shen Yuning's eyes, and her eyes narrowed slightly, as if she was thinking, or weighing the pros and cons.
"Sister, I'd like to hear the details."
The way she addressed him changed quietly, and her tone became more intimate and trusting.
Concubine Su also smiled.
"Sister, give a toast to younger sister."
She raised her teacup and gestured to Shen Yuning.
"Bang."
The crisp collision sound rang out in the quiet Begonia Pavilion, and the moment the teacups touched, it seemed as if their covenant was sealed.
Su Jieyu put down the teacup in her hand, her eyes gradually became vague and distant, and she fell into memories of the past.
"Back then, Concubine Yan and I entered the palace at the same time. When I first entered the palace, Concubine Liu not only had a firm grip on the palace power, but also had an eldest prince. She was also deeply favored by His Majesty and was unrivaled in the harem."
Su Jieyu's voice was soft and gentle, but it could not conceal the hint of bitterness and helplessness in it.
"However, after Concubine Yan entered the palace, the situation suddenly changed. His Majesty has not favored other concubines for several months in a row, and it seems that she is the only one he has room for."
"This favor only changed slightly when she became pregnant, and then His Majesty began to favor the rest of us."
When Concubine Su first entered the palace, she was envious and jealous, and didn't understand why Yan Xin was so favored by the emperor.
"At that time, Liu Zhaoyi must have hated Yan Jieyu to the core."
Shen Yuning frowned.
Could it be that Quan Minghe really loves Yan Jieyu?
"Your Majesty attached great importance to Concubine Yan's pregnancy and took good care of her. Even after she gave birth to the second prince, his favor for her remained undiminished."
"Perhaps it is because Concubine Yan is the only one favored and has a prince, that Concubine Liu is getting more and more panicked."
"One day, she went to Ganquan Palace. No one knows what happened in the palace. We only know that when His Majesty went to Ganquan Palace that night, Concubine Yan and His Majesty seemed to have a fierce conflict. His Majesty was furious and left in anger."
"Since then, Concubine Yan has almost never left the house, and Your Majesty has never set foot in Ganquan Palace again."
Su Jieyu told the story slowly and leisurely.
Shen Yuning chuckled.
"After listening to your story, I feel that His Majesty is particularly special to Concubine Yan. In this case, can't she easily snatch His Majesty's favor from me?"
There was a hint of sarcasm in the words.
Concubine Su lowered her eyes and lightly covered her long eyelashes, hiding the emotions in her eyes.
"For two whole years, I have tried my best to find out, but I still haven't been able to find out what method Liu Zhaoyi used to make Concubine Yan fall from favor overnight."
There was a hint of frustration and unwillingness in her voice.
Concubine Su looked up.
"But sister, you are different from all of us. Your appearance has made even a proud person like Yan Jieyu take the initiative to show weakness to His Majesty. You know, she has been holding on in Ganquan Palace for two years without receiving any sympathy or mercy from His Majesty, but your arrival has broken this peaceful situation."
Shen Yuning slightly turned sideways and looked at the lush flowers and green trees outside through the carved window.
A disfavored concubine who had been imprisoned in Ganquan Palace for two years suddenly made a move. What was she doing?
Has she figured it out and is eager to regain Kwon Minghe's favor?
Or is he making careful plans for the second prince's future?
"I never believed in your Majesty's sincerity."
Shen Yuning withdrew his gaze and said calmly, his heart as calm as still water.
"It is rare for my sister to have such a kind heart at such a young age."
"Now that my sister has both favor and status in the harem, what exactly does she want in her heart?"
Shen Yuning turned around and met Su Jieyu's gaze, with the corners of her mouth raised in a meaningful smile.
"What if I say that my sister and I have the same goal?"
Su Jieyu couldn't help but be stunned.
But in a flash, she came to her senses and raised the corners of her mouth.
"If that's the case, then you and I are truly the best allies, sister. May our cooperation go smoothly and everything go well."
Shen Yuning also responded with a faint smile.
Su Jieyu seemed to have some idea flashing through her mind.
Asked: "Sister, have you ever heard of the glass mirror?"
Shen Yuning didn't know why she brought this up, but she still answered, "I know a little bit."
Concubine Su continued, "If you have enough money, it is not difficult to buy a small glass mirror, but there is only one glass mirror that can reflect the whole body in the entire palace."
"This glass mirror is in your Majesty's private storehouse. It is a rare treasure that was presented as tribute from a foreign country three years ago. At that time, both Liu Zhaoyi and Yan Jieyu had asked your Majesty for it. In order to avoid a dispute between the two, your Majesty did not give it to anyone and kept it properly in the storehouse."
Shen Yuning raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Do you want me to ask His Majesty for it?"
"My sister is now the most favored in the harem and is deeply loved by His Majesty. Why don't you give Concubine Liu some trouble to make the harem more lively?"
Shen Yuning lowered his head and fell into deep thought.
Although Quan Minghe gave her endless love, he hated the harem struggles very much and was even impatient to deal with them.
If she took the initiative to provoke a dispute, Quan Minghe might not necessarily protect her and might even hate her.
At this stage she can only fight back passively.
If you want to take the initiative, you need to lay the groundwork carefully.
Perhaps, this glass mirror is a perfect opportunity.
Not only could it make Liu Zhaoyi lose her composure, but it could also be used to test out Quan Minghe's attitude towards Concubine Yan.
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