"No way, since mother gave birth to my fourth brother, no prince has been born in the harem. Besides, father is 52 years old this year, how can he be so vigorous and healthy?" Zhong Mingzheng frowned.
"What do you know? How can there be any certainty in such things? It's better to be safe than sorry." Concubine Zhao said coldly.
"That's true." Zhong Mingzheng nodded, and smiled at Concubine Zhao. "But mother, please have someone keep an eye on her. Even if she is lucky enough to get pregnant with a prince, how can she be lucky enough to give birth to him?"
"That's right," Concubine Zhao curled her lips coldly. "Let her enjoy herself for two days. When His Majesty is no longer in high spirits, her good days will be over."
"That's it. She's just a bitch. There's no need for mother to be so angry," Zhong Mingzheng said with a smile, paused, and frowned again. "Mother, there's something that I've always found strange."
"What's the matter?" Concubine Zhao looked at Zhong Mingzheng.
"When father ascended the throne, he was only 20 years old. He was at the prime of his life, and he was not a cold-tempered person. There were 3,000 beauties in the harem, so how come father only had four of us princes?" Zhong Mingzheng said slowly, "I have always felt that this was very strange. Father has always been in good health, so it is not surprising that he has dozens of princes."
"I just told you, how can such a thing be accurate? Moreover, this is the harem, where women gather together, who is not ruthless? Is it so easy to successfully give birth to a prince?" Concubine Zhao rolled her eyes at Zhong Mingzheng and snorted, "Is your harem quiet? How come you have been married for so many years, but you only gave birth to a girl?"
“Mother! Mother! I was wrong, I was wrong!” Zhong Mingzheng was so busy that he begged for mercy, “Mother, please stop scolding me!”
"Do you think I want to scold you? It's because you are not doing your best," Concubine Zhao glared at him, patted his hand gently, and said earnestly, "Hurry up and give birth to a big fat boy. You must give birth to a son before the second prince. Your father loves the first grandson very much. If such a great benefit falls on the second prince, you won't even be able to cry!"
"Yes, yes, yes, son, obey your command." Zhong Mingzheng bowed hurriedly.
Cining Palace.
"How is the Emperor doing?" The Queen Mother asked Bi Qiao slowly while trimming a bonsai of five-needle pine on a small table.
"The Queen Mother naturally knows the Emperor's temperament and preferences best. Concubine Hui has been trained and taught by the Queen Mother herself for so many years, and His Majesty is benefiting from her," Bi Qiao said with a smile, and added, "It's only been a few days, and that girl has become a concubine. She can go out at will in a place like the Palace of Heavenly Purity, which shows how much favor she has received."
"What's the difference between a maid and not a maid? You are a real lady now. Remember to control your mouth in the future." The Queen Mother said slowly, looking at the five-needle pine in front of her. She seemed very satisfied and curled her lips slightly.
"Yes, yes, I've spoken out of turn," Bi Qiao said hurriedly. After a pause, she whispered to the Queen Mother, "Your Majesty is so fond of Hui Chang. Has he completely trusted the Queen Mother?"
"With such a suspicious nature, who can the emperor trust completely?" The Queen Mother said slowly, putting down the scissors in her hand, taking the handkerchief from Bi Qiao, and wiping her hands, she said, "Even if he is really relieved, it is only for the Jinyiwei."
"What the Empress Dowager means is that the Emperor favored Concubine Hui only after the Royal Guards had conducted a thorough investigation?" Bi Qiao asked cautiously.
"Ninety percent, right?" The Queen Mother took a sip of tea, paused, and said, "But it's a good thing. After the Jinyiwei's help, the Emperor can dote on Hui Changzai. It will be a good thing for us to have Hui Changzai serving in front of the Emperor in the future."
"Now that His Majesty is relieved, can Pang Yi set off for Ningguta?" Bi Qiao asked in a low voice.
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