Consort Zhaoyi turned around, admiring the magnificent gowns prepared for her by the palace maids, and nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. Today is an important day. I want everyone to see the glory of the royal family."
Dressed in proper palace attire and carrying carefully prepared gifts, Qiao Siyu respectfully arrived at the entrance of Consort Zhaoyi's palace.
Cai'er bowed to Qiao Siyu and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness is waiting inside. Please come with me."
Cai'er led Qiao Siyu into the palace. Consort Zhaoyi was sitting on a soft couch with a smile on her face, surrounded by gifts from other palace maids and concubines.
Qiao Siyu bowed, her tone respectful and sincere, "Your Majesty, I have come to offer my congratulations upon hearing that Your Majesty is pregnant with the Emperor's child. May Your Majesty enjoy a healthy pregnancy and may the child grow strong and healthy."
Consort Zhaoyi nodded gently, a kind smile on her face. "Get up, Qiao Siyu. I appreciate your kindness. We are in the same palace, so please take good care of me in the future."
Qiao Siyu stood up and presented the exquisite gift box in her hand.
"This is a small gift I prepared for Your Majesty. It contains some nourishing medicinal herbs and a statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy who grants children. I hope Your Majesty will like it."
She gestured for the maid beside her to take the gift, a look of satisfaction in her eyes. "Qiao Siyu, you've put a lot of thought into this. I'll make good use of your gift. Why are we being so polite?!"
Fu Lu privately chatted with Qiao Siyu for a few minutes, inquiring about her recent situation, and Qiao Siyu answered respectfully one by one. She was completely unlike her usual relaxed self.
Fu Lu said gently, "Alright, you've had a hard day. Go back and get some rest. If you need anything in the future, just come to me."
Qiao Siyu bowed again, preparing to take her leave, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. Siyu takes her leave." She slowly withdrew from the palace, understanding in her heart that this congratulation not only expressed her blessings to Consort Zhaoyi, but was also a step to solidify her position in the palace.
As time went on, the differences between the sisters grew larger and larger.
As the celebration drew near, Consort Zhaoyi, supported by her palace maids, slowly walked toward the celebration venue, each step she took exuding solemnity and elegance.
Consort Zhaoyi pondered to herself, her tone firm as she said, "I will give birth to an heir for the royal family. This is my honor and my responsibility."
Now that Consort Mu's fate is uncertain, the child in Yelü Yanyun's womb will certainly not be valued, so my opportunity has come.
That's how the concubines in the imperial harem are. At first, they say they don't want to be favored, but as power comes, they gradually want to climb to the top.
At the celebration, Consort Zhao's appearance attracted the attention of everyone present. The "dragon seed" in her arms was not only the hope of the royal family, but also the future of the entire country.
Qi Jingxuan treated her with unusual gentleness, which infuriated Consort Qing, who was standing nearby.
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