Just as he stepped into the palace gate, he saw Ah Qi and Consort Min talking intimately, which instantly ignited his anger.
Seeing this made the Empress's face turn extremely pale.
She flicked her sleeve lightly, strode forward, and before she even arrived, her voice rang out: "Consort Min is quite free. Since you have time to visit the Crown Prince, you're doing a much better job than I, the Empress."
Ah Qi quickly took a step back and bowed to the Empress. The Empress, however, was not grateful and instead sneered, "Indeed, the rumors have some basis. I thought you were always on my side, Ah Qi, but it seems that's not the case."
"Consort Min, since you have your own children, you shouldn't try to take other people's children."
For a moment, Ah Qi didn't know how to answer, and just lowered his head: "Consort Min only asked me a few simple questions."
The Empress didn't want to know any more. She walked around the palace, not even wanting to sit down. Her eyes showed various disappointments towards Ah Qi, and she sighed helplessly.
"I was just passing by and wanted to come in for a look. Now it seems there's no need for me to say anything more." Then she turned her gaze to Consort Min, wondering how the Empress would treat her in the future.
Consort Min was still somewhat flustered: "Your Majesty, I think there might be some misunderstanding. It would be better if we talked it out."
The Empress merely snorted coldly after hearing this, then turned and left, clearly very angry.
Although she didn't consider Ah Qi to be her own child, she didn't want to give Consort Min any more help.
After the Empress left, Consort Min's smile was not as bright as before.
Ah Qi instantly understood what she was worried about, and comforted her, "Your Highness, there is no need to be angry or worried about this matter. Her Majesty the Empress will certainly not hold a grudge."
However, Consort Min was still somewhat worried. After all, the Empress was highly respected and could easily deal with someone: "It was me who came. It was inappropriate. If I had known that the Empress was coming again, I certainly wouldn't have come before her."
Who knew that what Ah Qi said at this moment would instantly comfort Consort Min.
Unexpectedly, even though Ah Qi was also scolded, he was still worried about his own safety.
His gaze was very calm as he casually said, "If Consort Min were the Empress, she could be my own mother and protect the Ninth Princess!"
Upon hearing this, Consort Min had some other thoughts: "That's not right. You can't say that. If others hear it and it gets to the Empress's ears, we won't be able to protect ourselves."
However, Ah Qi was clearly not afraid. He still believed that as long as Consort Min fought against them, one side would inevitably win.
"Your Highness, don't be so hesitant. Be more decisive. We've protected the Ninth Princess this time, but what about next time?"
This is the apple of the Imperial Concubine's eye. How can I protect her if I have no power or ability?
Therefore, after hearing these words, Consort Min's eyes showed a strange expression.
She slowly lowered her head and began to think that if she could really sit on the throne of the empress, everything would go much more smoothly.
Now all he needs is someone to lend him some power and be able to counter him.
Ah Qi took this opportunity to add fuel to the fire.
"Your Highness should know how high your position is, how much power you have, and how many things you can do. Your Majesty the Empress is second only to the Emperor!"
"As the head of the harem, every concubine in the harem will listen to Your Majesty the Empress and be at your beck and call. If you don't like any of them, you can secretly get rid of them!"
No longer do I have to live such a humiliating life. Now that I have reached the position of Imperial Concubine, it proves that Imperial Concubine Min is indeed quite capable.
After this round of persuasion, Consort Min slowly spoke.
"I still need to think this matter through carefully. It's not something that can be decided so easily. If it succeeds, the whole town will be happy; if it fails, I don't know how many people will be implicated."
Then Ah Qi went on to talk about some benefits: "How could it not work? Think about all the concubines in the harem, who isn't eyeing the Empress's position?"
"Now it seems that Consort Jia is no pushover either."
As soon as she finished speaking, Consort Min's expression changed instantly. In the harem, becoming pregnant meant a promotion.
Consort Min was clearly not entirely clear about this matter; she may have made some guesses but had not received a definitive answer.
But now, Ah Qi has given me a truly honest answer.
"Tell me, what exactly is going on with Consort Jia?"
With a hint of doubt in his eyes, Ah Qi then slowly began to explain.
"Now that Consort Jia is pregnant, if it's a princess, then the Ninth Princess's favor will definitely be divided. Consort, think about what the Ninth Princess's situation will be like in the future?"
Upon hearing this, Consort Min's face darkened. She wanted to protect her daughter, even if it meant using every means possible.
"It seems you and I are thinking the same thing. No matter whether Consort Jia is carrying a princess or a prince, I will not let him live."
That's the right way of thinking; Ashi finally achieved what he had in mind.
"That's right. Whether it's a boy or a girl, if it's a princess, the impact in the future will probably be even greater. The Ninth Princess is the only one suitable for this marriage alliance!"
Although we can avoid it for now, who knows what will happen in the future?
To ensure a foolproof plan, Consort Min felt she needed some position and power to protect her daughter.
“Ah Qi is absolutely right. I was thinking things over and over before, but now it seems that I was just being sentimental!”
"I think that what happened today should only be known between the two of us. We must not let it get out, otherwise we will be implicated!"
Ah Qi knew very well what kind of treatment they would face if this matter were exposed.
After exchanging a few more words, Consort Min returned to her palace.
Sitting in front of the dressing table, she looked at herself in the mirror and fell into deep thought. Over the years, she had used all sorts of means and schemes to climb to the position of Imperial Concubine. She had already paid so much. If she worked a little harder, she could climb to the throne of Empress.
That way, I won't have to worry about so much anymore.
The thought of the Ninth Princess gave her a terrible headache. After being instigated by Ah Qi, she finally focused all her attention on Consort Jia.
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