Chapter 64 Hearing the Rumors in the Palace

Having seen enough of the excitement, people in the palace began to speculate when the palace maid named Yunqin would move out of Chunxi Palace and what kind of position the emperor planned to give her.

After waiting for a long time, there was no news from Chunxi Palace, but there was news that Concubine Liu from Yukang Palace was pregnant.

All of a sudden, the harem, which had just been quiet for a few days, became lively again.

But compared to Huipin at that time, her movements were much quieter.

There was no promotion in rank, no title bestowed, and the house arrest was not lifted. Apart from the Emperor visiting and the Empress Dowager sending some supplements, there didn't seem to be much of a splash.

All the palaces were still waiting and watching, but Concubine Su in Chunxi Palace was the only one who was furious when she heard the news.

She almost destroyed half of the Chunxi Palace. Even Aunts Tinghe and Tingshuang couldn't stop her together. If Rong Xin hadn't been quick-witted, she would have torn up all the scriptures sent by the Queen Mother.

"I listened to you and told her the news that Lady Liu was pregnant. Now she is still making a fuss in the palace, saying that Lady Liu's child took her child's life, and that she is pregnant with a bad luck star, which can kill the little prince and harm the emperor."

Rong Xin looked helpless and said to Yun Qin: "Look at what she said. It's only because the masters in the palace don't shy away from such things, otherwise she wouldn't be able to keep her status as a beauty!"

Under the careful care of Dr. Zhang Yu and Rong Xin, Yun Qin's health has visibly improved. She has been able to sit up in bed in the past two days and is currently helping Rong Xin organize the embroidery threads.

After listening to Rong Xin's words, she curled her pale lips and smiled softly, "Wait for her to say it again, and don't hold back. With her personality, the more you go along with her, the more she will think of you as a good person."

Rong Xin naturally understood, nodded slightly, and whispered: "In addition to asking to see the emperor, she also asked to see you several times, and said that she was worried about you and wanted to see you."

"She is becoming more and more confused now, and I can't tell how sincere she is."

Yun Qin's heart was not moved at all, and she didn't care whether what she said was true or false. She embroidered the thread with a cold look in her eyes, "I met her a long time ago. After all, there are still some accounts that have not been settled."

Rong Xin was speechless, but she was thinking the same thing in her heart. What she was worried about at this moment was something else.

"Outside, it's still spreading..."

"What did you say?" Yun Qin asked curiously when she saw that she was hesitant to speak.

Rong Xin looked at her and then said, "It is said that the emperor does not think much of you, otherwise you would not have been in Chunxi Palace all this time and still have no position." She frowned slightly and asked, "What exactly is the emperor's plan? Didn't he tell you anything when he came last time?"

Speaking of this, Yun Qin was actually a little nervous, but she didn't show it to Rong Xin. She just said, "What's there to worry about? Doctor Zhang Yu comes here often. The emperor even told me last time that he wanted me to recover first and then give me what I want. He would never lie to me."

"Why can't you take good care of your injuries?" Rong Xin looked into her eyes. "Perhaps the Emperor has other plans?"

Her words reminded Yunqin a little.

"Before the emperor came last time, he went to see the empress dowager first." She whispered, "When Nanny Sun came that day, I always felt that it was not just as simple as sending two aunts over, it seemed that she came for me as well. After thinking about it, it can only be that the words passed on to me in the palace were known to the empress dowager."

"But those rumors have been circulating for a long time. Why is it that after I saved Huipin and everyone is talking about my loyalty to her, the Queen Mother has paid attention to me?"

Yun Qin pinched her brow with her fingertips. "I've been feeling drowsy all day, and my brain is not working. Can you help me think about what's wrong?"

Rong Xin held her hand and said, "Don't pinch it. I'll help you think about it."

She pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised her eyes, "There is one thing, but it is just a joke in the palace. The Queen Mother can't take it seriously, right?"

"Tell me what you have to say first." Yun Qin immediately became alert.

Rong Xin repeated to her what they said about her having the aura of Zhao Zhaoyi of the previous dynasty, and then frowned and said, "How could these people have ever seen Zhao Zhaoyi? They just saw that you are good-looking and compared you with the beauty of Zhao Zhaoyi of the previous dynasty. I don't know how it got distorted later, and it's as if you are the next Zhao Zhaoyi."

Hearing this, Yun Qin grabbed Rong Xin's hand and said, "It can't be wrong!" She subconsciously lowered her voice, "I have heard that Zhao Zhaoyi of the previous dynasty had killed many children of the previous emperor. When the empress dowager was still the virtuous concubine, she also killed her. If there is really such a rumor in the palace, it is no wonder that the empress dowager asked Sun Ma to come to see me."

Rong Xin frowned, "Who on earth is spreading these rumors behind the scenes?"

"You also think someone did it on purpose?" Yun Qin's eyes were cold, and her voice was low but sharp. "The emperor still keeps Kong Cainv, which means he also suspects that there is someone behind her. I think this matter has something to do with that person."

"Who is it?" Rong Xin agreed deeply and nodded while frowning.

Yun Qin herself had no idea. "No matter who it is, keeping Kong Cainv is a threat to her. She will definitely take action sooner or later."

"This man has such a vicious mind. It's not enough that he has harmed Lady Su, he wants to harm you too." Rong Xin couldn't help but feel terrified.

Yun Qin, however, was open-minded. "Isn't this how the palace is changing? There will only be more and more pregnant concubines in the palace, and there will be new ones in the future. I'm afraid this is just the beginning."

"Then you..." Rong Xin was worried about Yun Qin, but now she had no way out. There was no point in saying more, so she stopped talking.

Yun Qin did not continue the topic and asked, "Does the Queen still send people here from time to time?"

"She often sent some supplements and medicinal herbs, sometimes from Aunt Lanying, sometimes from the chief eunuch beside the empress. It can be seen that although she has fallen out of favor, the emperor still values ​​the Su family."

Rong Xin continued, "She seems to have found a backer for herself. She often uses the Queen to suppress the two aunts. It's a pity that they were sent by the Queen Mother and are not afraid."

Yun Qin nodded slightly, "Now that you understand the attitude of the palace, you must be more careful in your actions and not let anyone see any clues."

"I know."

"Let's not talk about this anymore." Yun Qin started to sort out the lines again and asked her with a smile: "Once Ah Jing's temper is healed, I'm afraid she won't be able to lie down. You must persuade her to rest more."

"Who said it wasn't? You're just a monkey." Speaking of her, Rong Xin's expression softened. "It just so happens that her birthday is before she leaves the palace. But I'm afraid you can't go in your current state."

Yun Qin pouted, then smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. If you are happy, I am happy too." She took out a box from under the pillow and said, "This is the little golden pig I promised to make for Ah Jing. You can help me with her when the time comes."

Rong Xin took it and said, "Okay." Then she said, "It doesn't necessarily mean she can't come over. If she recovers well, you can let her come to see you quietly."

"That's good." Yun Qin wanted it the best of her heart. "Just don't force it. Safety is the most important thing."

"I know, I know." Rong Xin said, taking the thread from her hand. "Well, you've been sitting for long enough, take a break. I'll go to the kitchen to see if your medicine is ready."

Yun Qin was indeed a little exhausted. She lay down on the bed, her eyelids felt heavy, and she just nodded at her.

Seeing that her face was still pale, Rong Xin's eyes flashed with a trace of heartache. He covered her with the quilt and slowly left the room.