Liu Zhen asked in confusion, "Empress Dowager, what does His Majesty's gift of tea mean to you?"
"He is just telling me that he knows that the matter of Concubine Lu was arranged by me, but he will stop here and will not investigate further. This is a gesture of goodwill, but also a warning..."
"If I take action again, the relationship between our Xue family and the emperor will be like this broken teacup."
The Xue family guarded the southeast and made contributions to the country, so the emperor would definitely treat the Xue family well. But if Empress Dowager Xue dared to attack his heir, he would break off relations with the Xue family.
Once both sides engage in a life-and-death struggle, it will be a lose-lose situation.
"Forget it. The emperor is in high spirits now. Let's just wait and see." Empress Dowager Xue sighed slowly.
Now that Concubine Shu is dead, Yan'er's revenge is half avenged.
As for Ning Wanyin...
As the emperor's favorite concubine, there will always be people who want her life. It is better to watch the show quietly, and if there is a chance, give her another push.
If there was no chance, the Xue family would never have fallen out with the emperor for her.
…
At the end of summer in the fifth year of Yanchang, the remnants of the Cen family fled to Daliang.
From the capital all the way to the southwestern border, the Cen family's personnel from all over the place came to support.
Some officials turned a blind eye and cooperated with the Cen family.
Even though this century-old family that was established at the founding of the country has fallen, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse.
In addition, the Cen family has another hostage - Prince Yihe.
This is also the reason why the pursuing officers and soldiers were restrained.
Speaking of this...
Prince Yihe was helpless.
That day he had a secret meeting with the eldest daughter of the Cen family, but he never expected that halfway through the meeting, Duke Cen sent someone to take the Cen daughter out of the city.
When the man saw him, he knocked him out without saying a word.
When he wakes up again...
Has been taken out of the capital!
The Cen family captured him as a hostage and took him all the way to Daliang.
Helian Qi naturally could not bear the crime of fratricide, so he ordered the officers and soldiers who were pursuing him to rescue Prince Yihe at all costs.
The Cen family paid a heavy price during this escape. People from all over the place were killed or wounded. Many of the direct descendants of the Cen family dispersed to divert the pursuers and were killed. In the end, only one in ten people arrived at the border alive.
Even Miss Cen, who had a secret meeting with Prince Yihe, was killed by a volley of arrows during a pursuit.
And he...
He was forcibly taken abroad by the Cen family.
Daliang captured the royal family of Dayan for the first time! Thinking that he had found a treasure, he offered a sky-high price and asked Dayan to cede land in exchange for the prince.
Helian Qi took a look at the letter from Daliang and threw it into the charcoal brazier.
How can a mere prince be worth this price?
As long as you don't die in your own hands, you can do whatever you want.
The ransom was not negotiated, so the King of Qi in Daliang simply sent Prince Yihe back to the capital as a prisoner of war and presented him to the Emperor of Daliang. This expedition to Beiyan was not going well, so the capture of a royal family member barely made up for the occasion.
…
In Yonghe Palace.
Ning Wanyin heard about this.
So many members of the Cen family died during these four months, but he survived.
Life is pretty tough.
The emperor would definitely not replace him.
He won't be able to come back for a while.
Ning Wanyin was out of reach in Daliang, so she just ignored him for the time being.
"Lianrui, deal with the palace maid from Caixiangsi." Ning Wanyin ordered.
Lian Rui obeyed the order.
Ning Wanyin pondered carefully three times and said:
"You can stop taking the medicine now."
Lian Rui looked at her in surprise, "Master, are you planning to get pregnant?"
"Now is the right time." Ning Wanyin nodded slightly.
The current situation in the palace is stable. Although there are some members of the Shen family who have escaped, it is difficult for these people to take action in Yonghe Palace.
Empress Dowager Xue would not fall easily. Moreover, if Empress Dowager Xue was gone from the harem, Ning Wanyin would have the final say, and the emperor would not feel at ease.
If the Xue family was smart, they would not personally murder the royal heir and fall out with the emperor.
Of course, she would not neglect any precautions.
The fifth year of Yanchang, the end of July.
Yonghe Palace.
Judge Zhao carefully felt the pulse and immediately knelt down to pay his respects:
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Concubine Ning is pregnant! Concubine Ning has been pregnant for more than a month."
A hint of surprise appeared in Helian Qi's eyes.
Ning Wanyin has been in the palace for more than a year and has always been his favorite, but she has never been pregnant.
Now that he suddenly had it, he was naturally very surprised.
A woman's pregnancy is a matter of fate. Some can get pregnant in one try, while others cannot get pregnant even after being favored for a long time. These things are not uncommon in the palace.
So Helian Qi didn't suspect anything because of this.
"Very good! There are rewards, everyone will get rewards!" Helian Qi smiled.
Everyone bowed together to express their gratitude.
Ning Wanyin's eyes were filled with tears of surprise, and she looked like she could hardly contain herself. "I have not been able to get pregnant, and I thought... it was really like what others said that I was not destined to have children. I have been very worried..."
Some women appear to be in good health, but have difficulty in having children, or may not be able to give birth in their entire lives.
In Helian Qi's opinion, it was normal for Ning Wanyin to have such concerns.
Helian Qi held Ning Wanyin's hand and comforted her softly:
"Wanwan, I like you whether you have children or not."
This is his true words.
He was very happy because this was his and Ning Wanyin's child.
Love the house and love the dog, be more partial to it.
But even if there was no child, Ning Wanyin would still be his most beloved person.
"I understand, but I really hope to have a child of my own with Your Majesty. I am very happy." Ning Wanyin's face was gentle and longing.
Seeing her so happy, Helian Qi smiled and said:
"You are pregnant, which is a great achievement. I will promote you to be my consort. Wang Degui, immediately give orders to prepare for the ceremony of enthroning you as my consort."
Ning Wanyin immediately bowed, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty! But I think this matter can be done after I give birth."
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