Chapter 142 Pregnant
The Crown Princess said in great fear, "Jinzhi, you know that the Crown Prince has never liked me interfering in the Empress's affairs. I originally wanted to go and ask for permission to show my filial piety as a daughter-in-law for this birthday celebration, but the Crown Prince wouldn't allow me to go and even got very angry with me!"
Qin Jinzhi sneered, "Uncle really has a bad temper."
As if she had just thought of something, she said, "A few days ago, my uncle took a palace maid from my grandmother. Is she now favored by my uncle?"
Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess's eyes lit up with a smile, but she still pretended to be sorrowful on her face. "Of course, he dotes on her immensely. Nowadays, the Crown Prince dotes on Shen Chenghui, and even I sometimes have to avoid his sharp edge."
Qin Jinzhi was clearly there to cause trouble at the East Palace because the Crown Prince had offended the Empress. The Empress hadn't raised her for nothing; anyone who dared to anger the Empress would be devoured by her!
This Shen Chenghui was the Empress's personal maid. When the Crown Prince tried to take her away, the Empress was furious. I heard that Qin Jinzhi almost beat the maid to death.
Now that this vile woman is favored, she's just happened to be in Qin Jinzhi's line of fire.
Qin Jinzhi stood up. "Shen Chenghui was originally from the Empress Dowager's palace. Now that he's come to the East Palace, we should naturally go and visit him."
The Crown Princess almost burst out laughing when she saw Qin Jinzhi's gloomy face. "Jinzhi is still sentimental. Then, Auntie, send someone to bring Shen Chenghui over?"
Qin Jinzhi looked at the Crown Princess and said, "No need. Please trouble your aunt to send someone to take me to Shen Chenghui's residence."
The Crown Princess could barely contain her smile. "Very well, very well."
Qin Jinzhi must have gone after that bitch.
She would wait a while before going to invite the Crown Prince.
This would teach that vile woman a lesson, make the Crown Prince feel indebted to her, and further strain the relationship between the Crown Prince and the palace.
Qin Jinzhi followed the palace servants to a quiet little courtyard.
Inside, you can hear the laughter and chatter of the palace servants.
Qin Jinzhi kicked the door open.
The palace servant who brought her immediately hid to the side.
This little princess is still as domineering as ever!
Shen Liuying was sitting on a swing in the courtyard, surrounded by palace servants talking to her.
I was startled by the sudden loud noise.
Upon seeing Qin Jinzhi and Shen Liuying, he understood immediately.
She then rose with a delicate expression and said, "Liu Ying greets the Princess."
Many palace servants had seen Qin Jinzhi, after all, a few years ago Qin Jinzhi had caused a great disturbance in the Eastern Palace, and even the Crown Princess avoided her.
"This servant greets the Princess."
Qin Jinzhi scoffed, "The Crown Prince is indeed very attentive to you."
Shen Liuying stepped forward and said, "It's been a long time. How is Your Highness?"
Qin Jinzhi walked to her side and kicked over the swing set that Shen Liuying had been sitting on.
The palace servants on the ground gasped in fright!
Shen Liuying subconsciously stood to the side to protect her stomach.
Qin Jinzhi frowned slightly.
"Shen Chenghui, won't you invite this princess in for a seat?"
The palace servants kneeling on the ground trembled slightly; this princess was far too capricious.
Shen Liuying looked somewhat flustered and said tremblingly, "Please come in, Princess."
As soon as Qin Jinzhi stepped into the house, a kneeling palace maid immediately ran out of the courtyard.
After the door was closed, a loud clattering sound came from inside the room from the vases and teacups.
Shen Liuying whispered to Qin Jinzhi, who was sitting at the table, "Princess, is that enough?"
Then he threw a vase on the ground.
Qin Jinzhi put down her teacup. "Alright, don't upset the baby."
Shen Liuying's eyes lit up. "The princess is indeed incredibly capable."
Qin Jinzhi had no idea that the Crown Prince originally had three grandsons, but all of them had unfortunately died young, and now the Eastern Palace had no heirs.
She had Liu Yiyi examine the Crown Prince's pulse, and the Crown Prince was in his prime and had no problems, which saved Qin Jinzhi a lot of trouble.
The situation in the capital is tense right now, and whether it's the Crown Princess or the other two concubines who are pregnant, it's all troublesome.
Shen Liuying's belly is quite promising; she got pregnant in such a short time since arriving at the East Palace.
Qin Jinzhi tapped the table lightly. "Is this all you wanted to do?"
Shen Liuying stood to one side, "Princess, can I give birth to this child?"
She knew very well that she was now a pawn.
I have no say in anything.
"I will send in two female guards to protect you in a few days."
Shen Liuying was overjoyed; this meant the child could be born.
Then Shen Liuying whispered, "There's something else. I discovered that someone added cold toad incense to the Crown Princess's perfume. My family has been cultivating rare and effective flowers and herbs for many years. This cold toad incense has a light and subtle scent, but it has the same effect as musk. Long-term use will cause infertility. I smelled it a few times when I went to pay my respects to the Crown Princess, so there's no mistake."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow; this was interesting.
The Crown Princess was born into the Wei family, and the people around her were all trusted confidantes brought from her own family.
The lack of offspring has always been a source of worry for the Crown Princess and the Wei family.
It turns out that he was drugged.
The imperial physicians from the Eastern Palace came very frequently, and no one noticed.
Was it the work of the other two concubines in the palace?
Was it the work of that aristocratic family again?
Or perhaps it's one of the Crown Prince's other good brothers?
Whoever it is, it shows that the people in the Eastern Palace are too mixed.
Shen Liuying seemed to see Qin Jinzhi's doubts, "The effects of this cold toad incense are not as strong as those of musk. It must be used for many years to achieve the desired effect. If the imperial physician were to examine her pulse, he would only say that the Crown Princess's body is weak and cold, and that she will have difficulty conceiving."
Qin Jinzhi chuckled. No wonder Shen Liuying was so eager to see her; the news had even reached the palace.
Even the Crown Princess couldn't escape her clutches. Without her help, Shen Liuying, a mere Cheng Hui, wouldn't have been able to give birth to this child.
Qin Jinzhi said, "Find an opportunity to find out if the other two concubines are in the same situation as the Crown Princess. If they need help, find a cook surnamed Fang."
Shen Liuying agreed. She was right; the princess did indeed have spies in the Eastern Palace.
Just then, the anxious voice of a palace maid suddenly came from outside the door.
"Your Highness, please save Chenghui!"
At Qin Jinzhi's glance, Shen Liuying immediately picked up the teapot, poured some water on herself, and then knelt at Qin Jinzhi's feet.
"Qin Jinzhi! How dare you cause trouble in my Eastern Palace!"
The door was kicked open.
The Crown Prince, sword in hand, was burning with rage, while Shen Liuying knelt pitifully at Qin Jinzhi's feet.
The Crown Princess suddenly came to see him, saying that Qin Jinzhi had come to the Eastern Palace and went to find Shen Liuying in a very aggressive manner.
He guessed that Qin Jinzhi would come to cause trouble for Liu Ying!
Qin Jinzhi looked at the Crown Prince with a leisurely expression, "It's been a few days, how is Uncle's health?"
The Crown Prince pulled Shen Liuying up and shielded her behind him.
"Qin Jinzhi, do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill you! Now that the Prince of Zhenbei's military power has been transferred to the Emperor, let's see how your Qin family can protect you!"
As he spoke, he drew his sword and slashed at Qin Jinzhi!
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