Chapter 30 Standing



Chapter 30 Standing

The sun sets in the west, and the orange-red afterglow casts a shadow on the earth, covering everything with a soft veil.

Su Jingyao gently put down the piano in her hand. Her bulging belly was already very obvious. She was six months pregnant and now felt a little tired when doing anything.

The reason why she insisted on playing the piano was to give prenatal education to her unborn baby. She played soothing tunes, and every note expressed her endless love for her child.

During this period, she also tried her best to think less and stay relaxed.

"Master, the sun has set, why don't you go out for a walk?" Miaoyun asked softly, her eyes full of concern.

Su Jingyao turned her head to look at the gradually darkening sky outside the window and nodded.

"Let's go out for a walk. It's October now, so it's not that hot and humid."

Having said that, she slowly stood up.

Miaoyun hurried forward and carefully helped her up.

Miaoxia, Miaoyue and Miaoxue beside her also followed her out. After all, she is a pregnant woman now, and there are always a lot of people around her when she goes out.

In addition to the four palace maids, there were also two eunuchs following. Everyone was very cautious, fearing that Concubine Su might make any mishap.

If anything happened to her, no one in Xiyan Palace would be able to bear the consequences.

Su Jingyao walked slowly towards the small garden outside the East Palace. She knew that she couldn't walk for too long, so she didn't go as far as the garden.

The small garden outside the East Palace was also in full bloom at this time. The begonias, hibiscus, and vinca roses that had been newly transplanted and cultivated by the palace servants in the greenhouse swayed gently in the breeze.

Su Jingyao strolled in the small garden, feeling the fragrance of the flowers and appreciating the beautiful scenery, and her mood became particularly happy.

Suddenly, a clear and pleasant female voice was heard, breaking the tranquility of the garden.

"I didn't expect that when I went out for a walk today, I first ran into the Crown Princess and Tang Fengyi, and now I ran into the Concubine. It's really a coincidence today."

An Jinyan's voice is gentle, with a hint of deliberate intimacy.

Su Jingyao turned her head when she heard the voice, and saw the Crown Princess followed by Tang Fengyi and An Liangdi slowly approaching.

The three of them came together by chance.

Su Jingyao walked forward gracefully, she raised her head slightly and looked at the Crown Princess with a faint smile on her face.

Her belly was already bulging quite noticeably, but she did not salute, but just nodded gently to the Crown Princess.

"I pay my respects to my elder sister. My belly is a little big. Your Highness, please excuse me from paying my respects. I'll forgive you, elder sister."

Ling Yue rarely saw Su Jingyao after the ban was lifted. When she saw her today, she felt an indescribable strange feeling in her heart.

Ling Yue looked at Su Jingyao's bulging belly. This baby of hers was treasured by everyone, and Jun Zechen even exempted her from daily greetings.

After Su Jingyao became pregnant, she rarely left the palace. Even if she did, His Highness would just accompany her for a walk.

So Ling Yue really hasn't seen her for a long time.

Although she is six months pregnant, Su Jingyao's appearance is still dazzlingly beautiful. Looking at her back from a distance just now, it is almost hard to believe that this is a woman who is six months pregnant.

It seems that God really favors this woman too much.

The elegant demeanor in every gesture, the fair and delicate skin, and the lively eyes are all eye-catching.

Ling Yue tried hard to calm her inner turmoil while maintaining a calm expression on her face.

She said slowly: "No need to be polite, Concubine. The heir to the throne is the most important."

"Sister brought her two sisters to take a walk in the garden?"

Su Jingyao asked with a smile, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

"I went out for a walk with Tang Fengyi and met An Liangdi by chance." Ling Yue explained slowly.

An Liangdi and Tang Fengyi took a small step forward and respectfully bowed to Su Jingyao.

An Liang Di raised the corner of her mouth, revealing a brilliant smile, and said: "Sister Concubine, I haven't seen you for a long time, and you are still so radiant."

"Sister An is still so sweet, and you are so radiant."

Su Jingyao smiled, her eyes fell on An Liangdi softly, with a hint of intimacy.

Having said that, Su Jingyao slowly turned her gaze to Tang Fengyi.

Tang Fengyi was wearing a light blue dress today. The dress fluttered gently, making her look very charming.

"Tang Fengyi doesn't seem as thin as when I first met him."

When Tang Fengyi heard what Concubine Su said, she was shocked, and then she tried to stay calm.

He said calmly, "Maybe there haven't been many people around lately, so I don't want to go out much, so I feel a little better."

There was a hint of nervousness in her voice.

Su Jingyao covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her laughter was clear and pleasant.

She smiled and said, "I was just joking with Sister Tang. Sister Tang is still very pretty and charming."

Her eyes were full of smiles, making people feel her sincerity and kindness.

When An Liangdi heard the concubine say that Tang Fengyi had lost weight, she couldn't help but turn around and look at her carefully. It seemed that she was indeed not as thin as when she first entered the Eastern Palace.

There was a thoughtful look on her face.

Su Jingyao then said, "Sister, I'll go shopping for a while and then go back. I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, she nodded slightly, turned around and continued walking forward.

Seeing this, An Jinyan hurriedly took her leave from the Crown Princess and quickly followed.

Ling Yue stood there, watching Su Jingyao and An Jinyan's gradually receding backs, a tangled look flashing across her eyes.

She would not let An Jinyan go, but she did not expect that after she was released from the ban, An Jinyan would become so close to Su Jingyao.

A complex emotion surged in her heart, and she didn't want to hurt Su Jingyao.

She will repay Su Jingyao for the kindness she showed her at her birthday party.

An Jinyan followed Su Jingyao closely and said in a low voice, "Sister, do you know that Tang Fengyi has now become the Crown Princess?"

"Hmm? What does this have to do with me?"

Su Jingyao stopped, stretched out her slender fingers, and gently picked a hibiscus.

Then she brought it close to her nose and sniffed it gently. The elegant floral scent instantly surrounded her.

"Sister Concubine, I will not beat around the bush. I want to stand on the same front with you."

There was a hint of anticipation in An Jinyan's eyes.

The Crown Princess is favored by His Highness, and Tang Fengyi can also please His Highness. An Jinyan is alone and helpless and is no match for them.

If Tang Fengyi gets pregnant again...

Thinking of this, An Jinyan felt a surge of worry in her heart.

A thoughtful look flashed across Su Jingyao's eyes. She frowned slightly and her gaze became deep.

An Jinyan was indeed smart. After knowing that Tang Fengyi had flattered the Crown Princess and that she was powerless alone, she immediately went to find her.

Besides, Tang Fengyi's expression looked strange today.

Because Su Jingyao is pregnant, she is very familiar with some of the subconscious reactions of women during pregnancy.

She just casually tested Tang Fengyi. Although her expression did not show any obvious changes, Su Jingyao still keenly noticed the momentary stiffness of her body.

It seems that Li Jing has to test this Tang Fengyi.

If Tang Fengyi was really pregnant, An Jinyan would not have an easy time. It was understandable that she was so eager to stand on her side.

But what good is she?

Su Jingyao narrowed her eyes, as if immersed in the fragrance of flowers.

"Sister An, I just want to give birth to a royal heir now, and I don't want to get involved in your fight."

Su Jingyao gently stroked her bulging belly, her eyes radiating maternal light, and her gentle eyes seemed to be able to melt everything.

An Jinyan quietly leaned close to Su Jingyao's ear and lowered her voice.

"Sister, don't you want to replace the Crown Princess and become the future Empress?"

"Sister, you have good looks, a good family background, and you will have a prince in the future. Have you really never thought about that position?"

As she said this, An Jinyan narrowed her eyes slightly and stared closely at Su Jingyao's expression, not missing any slight changes.

Su Jingyao's eyes flickered slightly, revealing a complex emotion.

What An Jinyan said really hit the mark, but she didn't plan to take action yet, nor did she intend to reveal her ambitions.

She frowned slightly, and her voice was slow, like the gurgling of water.

"Sister An, the Crown Princess is His Highness's first wife. I have never thought about that position. Although the Crown Princess is a stranger to me now, I always regard her as my sister in my heart."

There was a hint of firmness and sincerity in the voice, but also a hint of helplessness and regret.

"Don't say such things again. I will pretend I didn't hear it this time."

Su Jingyao's expression was a little serious, with a hint of warning in her eyes.

An Jinyan knew that Su Jingyao was not as ambitious as she was, and what she said today was also a test.

She lowered her eyelashes and pretended to be pitiful and said, "Sister Concubine, I am also worried that Sister Crown Princess will hate me. Now that she and Tang Fengyi are so close, I am really scared."

As she said this, a trace of sadness and fear appeared on An Jinyan's face. She lowered her head slightly, making it impossible to see her expression clearly.

Su Jingyao sighed and looked at her with a little heartache.

"It's right that Sister An wants to gain the favor of His Highness. The Crown Princess has a deep friendship with His Highness, so it's right that she's jealous of you."

"Why don't you two make peace?"

Su Jingyao's eyes were full of concern and expectation, as if she was really worried about An Jinyan.

"Sister Concubine, it's not that easy. Sister Crown Princess already hates me."

As An Jinyan spoke, she picked up a handkerchief and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Her shoulders trembled slightly, as if she was really crying out of sadness.

A conflicted look emerged on Su Jingyao's face, her brows were slightly wrinkled, her lips were slightly pursed, and she seemed to be struggling over whether to say something.

He wanted to say something but stopped himself. He opened his mouth several times, but no sound came out.

Seeing this, An Jinyan quickly asked, "What do you want to say, Concubine?"

Su Jingyao sighed softly again, as if filled with endless worries.

"Sister An and I share the same pain after entering the East Palace. I don't want to see you like this. I saw Tang Fengyi today and I feel like she seems to be pregnant..."

Hearing this, An Jinyan's heart was suddenly startled. She widened her eyes, her eyes filled with astonishment and disbelief.

Tang Fengyi is already pregnant? !

An Jinyan stared at Su Jingyao with astonished eyes, as if she wanted to confirm with her.

Su Jingyao shook her head.

"This is just my guess. If Tang Fengyi really did what you said and went to the Crown Princess, and if Tang Fengyi is really pregnant but has not announced it, Sister An should be careful..."

Speaking of this, Su Jingyao looked at An Jinyan with worried eyes, as if she was worried about her.

An Jinyan naturally understood the unfinished meaning of Su Jingyao's words. If the Crown Princess intended to use the child in Tang Fengyi's belly to deal with her, then she......

No, she needs to be prepared early!

There was a gleam of fierceness in An Jinyan's eyes, but it was gone in an instant, so fast that it was almost unnoticeable.

Seeing this, Su Jingyao said softly, "I'm tired from walking today, so I'm going back."

An Jinyan forced a smile on her face and said, "Sister, I send you off."

Su Jingyao turned around and left slowly, her posture light and each step carried a sense of leisure and ease.

There was still a gentle smile on his face, but behind the gentle smile, there was a hint of cunning and complacency that was difficult to detect.

Today's trip really broadened her horizons and she watched an extremely wonderful show.

She originally thought that in the fight between An Jinyan and Ling Yue, An Jinyan would be the first to make the first move.

But no one expected that Ling Yue would pull Tang Fengyi so quickly after the house arrest was lifted.

This move was really beyond her expectations, and forced her to look at Ling Yue in a different light.

There was a teasing gleam in Su Jingyao's eyes, an expression of someone who was enjoying a good show.

She raised her chin slightly, with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.

If Tang Fengyi was really pregnant and the Crown Princess had kept it a secret, then she probably wanted to give An Jinyan a surprise at the Crown Prince's birthday party in half a month.

But her reminder today has made An Jinyan begin to suspect Tang Fengyi, and it is still unknown who will win between the two.

This situation is becoming more and more interesting, and it's really exciting!


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