Su Jingyao came to Kunning Palace and, under the guidance of the palace maid, stepped into the main hall of Kunning Palace.
At this time, the queen was sitting upright on the phoenix chair in the first seat with a solemn posture.
Ling Yue sat below her, chatting and joking with her, with a flattering smile on her face, and occasionally raised her teacup to take a sip.
"I pay my respects to the Empress and the Crown Princess."
Su Jingyao bowed slightly, her voice clear but respectful.
The queen's gaze slowly fell on Su Jingyao. When she first met her, she seemed to be dressed quite low-key and reserved, but when she saw her today, she was completely different.
She was indeed favored by the prince, her figure swayed gracefully, her eyes were full of confidence and pride, and she had an overbearing attitude.
The silks and satins she wore, the jewels and gems on her hair, and the bracelets on her wrists were either precious tributes from foreign countries or carefully presented tributes from other cities. The queen was quite familiar with all of these.
After all, His Majesty used to reward favored concubines with these things. Now that the Crown Prince has taken charge of state affairs, His Majesty has handed all these over to the Crown Prince.
"Stand up, concubine, please sit down too."
The queen raised her hand slightly with a cold expression.
"Thank you, Queen."
Su Jingyao stood up and sat opposite Ling Yue.
"I called you here today because I'm concerned about your health. I heard you were poisoned and had a headache. Are you feeling better now?"
The Queen's voice was steady.
"Your Highness, I'm much better now. My headache is gone now after Doctor Li helped me with the medicine."
Su Jingyao's face was filled with gratitude when she answered, as if she didn't expect the queen to care about her so much.
"I remember the day Concubine had a headache, that was the day His Highness went to visit Lin Liangyuan. That night Concubine invited the Crown Prince to your Shuining Palace?"
The Queen's voice was calm, but her tone seemed to carry a hint of hostility, and her eyes grew fierce.
"Your Majesty, I didn't do this. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is still investigating, and I can't come to a conclusion."
Su Jingyao frowned slightly, her eyes full of grievance.
"If that's the case, then let's wait for the Crown Prince to investigate. However, as the Empress, I still want to remind you that as the Crown Prince's wife or concubine, the most taboo thing is to be jealous and fight over her."
The Queen's tone was serious.
"Yes, I will remember the Queen's teachings."
Su Jingyao quickly lowered her head with a submissive look.
"I also heard that on the day you had a headache, Doctor Li discovered that you had been given birth control drugs?"
"Yes, I don't know who has envied me, but I have suffered this misfortune. I cannot give birth to a child for Your Highness. I am unlucky."
Su Jingyao lowered her eyes, sadness revealed in them, and her expression was somewhat pitiful.
"I heard that the Crown Prince is also investigating this matter. However, this matter is of great importance, and I will also work to find out the truth. I take matters that affect the Crown Prince's heirs very seriously."
As the queen spoke, her voice became slightly heavier and her eyes became meaningful.
Su Jingyao instantly understood the Queen's hidden meaning. What the Queen valued most was Jun Zechen's offspring, but Jun Zechen promised her not to favor other women in the short term. The Queen called her over today, probably to find out about this matter.
But the queen didn't say it clearly, so Su Jingyao could only pretend not to know.
"Yes, I will take good care of my body and try to give birth to a child for Your Highness as soon as possible."
Su Jingyao had a respectful smile on her face.
The queen lowered her eyes, picked up the teacup, and took a sip slowly and leisurely.
Is the concubine planning to just muddle through?
The queen snorted in her heart, and a hint of displeasure flashed across her face.
"I feel that it is inappropriate for the concubine to take care of the Crown Prince while she is recuperating. What do you think, Crown Princess?"
The queen raised her head and looked at Ling Yue.
Hearing this, Ling Yue raised the corners of her mouth and smiled.
"A concubine should indeed take good care of her health. She is not suitable for taking care of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Moreover, many young ladies have entered the Eastern Palace now. They are all healthy. If they take good care of the Crown Prince, they will surely be able to conceive a child for His Royal Highness soon."
After saying that, Ling Yue turned his gaze to Su Jingyao provocatively, his eyes full of gloating.
"What do you think, Concubine?"
The queen turned her head and looked at Su Jingyao gently, but beneath her gentle appearance was an irresistible majesty.
There was a faint sense of heavy oppression in the hall, making it hard to breathe.
"Empress, Crown Princess, I am not seriously ill. I am just being treated by Imperial Physician Li to remove the remaining contraceptive medication from my body. Imperial Physician Li never said I couldn't serve Your Highness."
Su Jingyao raised her eyes with an earnest look.
"If the Empress and the Crown Princess feel that I shouldn't serve Your Highness, I will tell Your Highness the truth."
The queen narrowed her eyes, looking a little annoyed.
As expected of the daughter of Minister Su, she is eloquent and yet she dares to threaten her?
"Concubine, I'm not stopping you from serving the Crown Prince, but you're unable to conceive. However, both I and His Majesty are extremely eager for the Crown Prince to have children, and the Eastern Palace has welcomed many newcomers."
"You have monopolized the Crown Prince. If I pursue this matter, I will punish you according to the palace rules."
The Queen's voice grew stern.
"Your Majesty, I have never had the thought of monopolizing Your Highness."
Su Jingyao quickly shook her head, her eyes filled with panic.
"So you mean the Crown Prince is only willing to go to you, and he doesn't like any other woman in the East Palace?"
The Queen's voice grew heavier.
"If that's the case, then you are seducing your master." The queen shouted angrily.
Su Jingyao frowned, her face turned pale instantly, and she quickly got up from the chair and knelt in the hall.
"Your Majesty, forgive me, I didn't do that."
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