Deputy Commander Cheng Ming?
Isn't this the emperor's confidant? It's said that during a hunt, Cheng Ming blocked an arrow for Xiao Yan, earning him the emperor's trust and rising rapidly from then on.
I didn’t expect that it was Chu Hewang’s man.
Ning Yu stared at the jade pendant in his hand. It had patterns of flowers, birds, and animals, and was intricately carved. Under the candlelight, it was crystal clear and without any impurities.
Why did he help her like this?
Aren't you afraid she'll tell the emperor about this? Or...is it just because he likes her?
Ning Yu's slender fingers couldn't help but stroke it carefully. After thinking for a long time, she found a red lacquered wooden box and put it away.
Changle Palace.
Concubine Xu stared coldly at the night outside the window, her beautiful face as frosted as ice. Suddenly, she asked quietly, "Where did your Majesty go tonight?"
The personal maid lowered her head, not daring to look up at Concubine Xu, and said, "She went to see Concubine Shen."
"It's her again!" Concubine Xu gritted her teeth, her pretty face tense. "If I remember correctly, Your Majesty has stayed with her nine times this month. You really underestimated her."
"By the way, Your Majesty, everything over there is almost ready." Seeing Concubine Xu like this, the palace maid quickly told her the good news to comfort her.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Xu raised the corners of her lips, like a gorgeous blooming peony.
The next day, early morning.
A green-glazed Suan Ni incense burner was placed in the hall, white smoke slowly rose, and a fresh scent floated in the air.
Many concubines had arrived at Kunning Palace and took their seats. Concubine Xu was not as arrogant as before and took her seat early.
At this time, a woman wearing a gauze dress with scattered white magnolia flowers walked over slowly. She had beautiful eyebrows and eyes, and a fair face. She slowly saluted the high-ranking concubine.
Concubine Xu stared coldly at the lustful expression on Lady Shen's face, "Lady Shen is quite late."
Lady Shen retorted calmly, "It's all my fault for serving His Majesty too late last night. Will the Imperial Concubine blame me?"
Concubine Xu was so angry that her face turned blue and purple. She didn't know what she was thinking about, but the corners of her lips slowly curled up again.
Someone called out, "Greetings, Her Majesty the Queen."
Everyone then realized that the queen had arrived and began to bow.
Ning Yu listened to the delicate and crisp voice below, which rose and fell, and slowly raised her hand, "Get up."
"Some people, even if they are favored, so what? They still don't have children." Concubine Li challenged bluntly, and the person she was referring to was too obvious.
Beauty Shen bit her lip, pretending not to know.
As long as His Majesty's heart is still with her, she will be able to conceive a child sooner or later, and His Majesty has also promised her that he will give her a prince.
Thinking of this, Shen Meiren's eyes couldn't help but fall on Ning Yu's abdomen. There was already a slight bulge visible, and her eyes couldn't help but flicker.
This child...probably can't be kept.
Ning Yu knew that Concubine Li would speak out. She was an expert in palace fighting. She gave a simple warning but didn't say much else.
Concubine De lowered her eyelids and said nothing.
There were a few concubines who tried to curry favor with Ning Yu. After all, the queen was pregnant with the heir to the throne. As long as she gave birth to a little prince, she would be able to gain a firm foothold and her position as queen would be secure.
After talking for a while, Ning Yu was about to send everyone away when he slowly stood up. His body suddenly swayed and he suddenly felt something wet under him.
Ning Yu had anticipated this, and remained calm. She pretended to be frightened and panicked, "Someone, come and get me a doctor. My child..."
When everyone heard the queen's scream, they noticed that a pool of blood had appeared under Ning Yu's feet. It was bloody and looked extremely horrifying.
Ning Yu also lowered his head and fainted.
Imperial study.
"My dear, what do you think about the Xu family's hoarding of land?"
Xiao Yan put down the memorial and looked at the man in black standing below. He was tall and straight with a straight back, and his eyebrows and eyes were as cold as frost, as if even the shattered sky could not move him.
Chu Hewang lowered his eyes, his expression unchanged. He cupped his hands and said, "I believe the Xu family has evil ambitions, and their influence is widespread throughout the court. I believe we can take this opportunity to take down the Xu family."
The Xu family had long been a major concern in the emperor's heart. Hearing such pleasant words, Xiao Yan naturally agreed.
"But, I'll leave this matter to you, my dear."
Chu Hewang bowed and said, "Yes."
At this moment, a young eunuch rushed in and knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty! It's bad! Something happened to the Queen..."
The emperor stood up suddenly, not caring that Chu Hewang was still here, and hurriedly left the imperial study.
Not noticing Chu Hewang's expression at all, the ice sculpture's face instantly cracked, filled with panic and worry.
What's wrong with her?
But as a minister, he was not qualified to visit Fang. If the emperor knew about it, it would only arouse fear and speculation.
It will also affect the person closest to his heart.
Chu Hewang clenched his fingers tightly, his veins bulging, a feeling of powerlessness surged in his heart, and his eyes were fixed on the dragon throne in the imperial study.
He suddenly had an urge to advance all his rebellion plans, even though it would disrupt his pace.
If it was for her, he would be happy to do it.
Chu Hewang didn't know how long he stood there before he left the imperial study. He looked towards the direction of Kunning Palace from afar, his eyes burning with a faint dark fire, determined to win.
When the concubines saw the emperor riding in the dragon chariot to Kunning Palace, they all adjusted their clothes for fear of giving the emperor a bad impression.
But the emperor only had eyes for the queen. He strode past them without even giving the beauties a glance.
Xiao Yan's handsome face was full of tension. Suddenly, a heart-wrenching cry came from inside, as if it had torn his heart apart.
When Concubine Shen saw Xiao Yan, a hint of joy appeared on her face, but she noticed that the emperor's face was full of worry and he didn't see her at all.
My heart couldn't help but sink.
Another shrill cry of pain came from inside. The emperor finally couldn't bear it anymore. He kicked over the eunuchs who tried to stop him and rushed into the palace.
All the concubines were stunned for a moment, their faces full of jealousy and bitterness.
Is this still the wise, brave, calm and self-possessed emperor in their eyes?
It turns out that Your Majesty would disregard patriarchal etiquette and rush into a bloody place for a woman.
Even if that person is the queen.
Concubine Xu's eyes fell on the door and she stared at it for a long time. Her extremely beautiful face was filled with melancholy and pride, which was indescribable.
She was disappointed because her Majesty had fallen in love with the Queen. She had followed his Majesty for a long time, so she naturally understood a little bit. Emperors of all dynasties were ruthless, and Xiao Yan was even more cold-hearted.
But the occasional warmth His Majesty showed her made her fall into it and think she was special.
In fact, this is totally wrong. Your Majesty only favors her because of the Xu family behind her. Otherwise, why could Concubine Shen, the daughter of a minor official, step on her head?
The funny thing is that she only realized this truth recently.
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