Xi Yun heard that Consort Gui was being monitored just like Consort Liu before, and that she might be in big trouble soon. She wondered how the Emperor planned to deal with her.
Xi Yun understood that unlike Fu Lu Si Yue and Qiao Si Yu, who were also in Yong Shou Palace, she did not have a good family background, such as a noble family like the Empress's, or a general's family like Fu Lu Si Yue's, or possess the beauty of Qiao Si Yu.
Having followed Qi Jingxuan for so many years, she knew her own situation all too well. It was nothing more than the Emperor favoring her from behind the curtain and occasionally giving her his attention.
Looking at the princess in her arms, she felt relieved. After all, although her mistress was so evil that she even persecuted her own flesh and blood, she had at least left her a child. Even if she was not favored, the emperor would still visit her more often for the sake of the child. Not to mention that there were two important figures in Yongshou Palace.
If someone is there to back you up, why should you be so careful? You have to plan your own future, and that's the most tiring part.
After the New Year, the child will be three years old. Time really flies. Looking at the princess playing nearby, Xi Yun felt much better.
The greatest reward of embarking on this path is the child that my master left me.
As the rumors spread, the news of Consort Gui quickly spread throughout the palace. What Qi Jingxuan didn't expect was that the vile woman was pregnant.
Geng Yulin was furious when he learned about this. The harem was under his control, and now Yelü Yanyun was at a disadvantage, but then news broke that she was pregnant. There was just too much going on.
The next morning, the emperor went to Lihua Terrace, accompanied by several loyal ministers of the court.
Although Li Qingzhou shared power with Geng Yulin, she used her lack of experience as an excuse to push many things onto Geng Yulin, which Geng Yulin thoroughly enjoyed.
Early in the morning, most of the concubines went to Geng Yulin's palace, including Ruan Yumu, who had never been there before.
She had long since given birth and recovered, and now she was determined to see what those vixens in the harem were up to.
As usual, it was all sorts of random stuff, but when the topic of Consort Gui's pregnancy came up, everyone was very understanding, but also felt that even though Consort Gui was pregnant, she probably wouldn't cause any trouble at this crucial moment.
After the morning greetings, Ruan Yumu knew that with everyone's words, Geng Yulin would definitely lose her temper. What kind of woman was she? She would definitely kick someone when they were down. When the Empress was imprisoned in Jingren Palace, if it weren't for her pushing her, the Empress might still be happily chanting scriptures in Jingren Palace right now!
Sure enough, after all the concubines left, Ruan Yumu saw that Geng Yulin had taken his two lackeys, along with Consort Li and Consort Wu, to Lihua Terrace.
"Your Highness, the Emperor has decreed that no one is allowed to enter Lihua Terrace!" The guards at the gate immediately stopped them.
After all, the Emperor had just left, so everyone was bound to obey his orders!
"How dare you block my way? Do you have a death wish?" Geng Yulin felt that now that she was the Empress, it was only right that she should be in charge of the affairs of the harem!
He pushed open the guards' door and walked straight in! Entering Lihua Terrace, he didn't see the Imperial Concubine, only two or three palace maids idly sweeping the floor at the entrance. Geng Yulin entered the Imperial Concubine's chambers, but still didn't see her. Inside, there was a screen, behind which Yelü Yanyun sat, casually playing the yangqin!
Yelü Yanyun knew the saying "a tiger fallen into the plains is bullied by dogs," so she got up early this morning to dress herself up. When the emperor came, she pretended not to know anything and told him that she thought he was protecting her because he cared about her and the child in her womb.
In fact, she knew that if she didn't humble herself now, the concubines who died before her would suffer the same fate. In that case, the Qi family army would inevitably use her blood to sacrifice for their flag!
Geng Yulin was taken aback when she saw Yelü Yanyun looking so radiant. Yelü Yanyun, on the other hand, quickly stood up and bowed to her. Seeing that she did not let her get up for a while, she asked, "Oh, Consort Shuyuan, what's wrong with you? What brings you here today?"
Geng Yulin then came to her senses and looked at the noble lady on the ground, who was bowing respectfully. She felt something was wrong, but it also seemed like nothing was wrong.
"Get up! My sister is already pregnant. How can you perform such a kneeling ceremony?"
Geng Yulin reached out to help Yelü Yanyun up, but Yunxiu stepped forward and helped her up first. "This is the first time Consort Shuyuan has come to our Lihua Terrace. How can we let Consort Shuyuan help our mistress? Isn't that the fault of us servants?"
"Your Majesty, this is the first time I've met you. This is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it!" Consort Li took out a brocade box and gestured for Yunxiu to accept it.
Yunxiu felt that this beauty Li's voice sounded off, as if she had caught a cold.
"Thank you, Consort Li." Yelü Yanyun reached out to take it herself, but Yunxiu immediately took it from her. "Your Majesty, please sit down. It's not convenient for you. Let Yunxiu do these small things!"
"Oh, I had a cough this morning. Is that why Your Highness's maids disliked me? Well, Your Highness is pregnant. If I were to catch your illness, it would be a great responsibility!" After saying a few words, Consort Li began to cough violently again.
Yelü Yanyun, who usually had a temper, would have already started to drive people away, but now she just sat there, only covering her mouth with a handkerchief.
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