Generous? She wasn't really, it was just that they didn't dare to go against her for the time being. But it was also nice to leave a good impression on Emperor Qianlong.
"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? I have a good relationship with my sisters, we are all concubines in the harem. If the situation gets too ugly, not only will you lose face, but I will also suffer.
However, since the news of my pregnancy has spread, I can only ask Your Majesty to send more people to protect me. I am weak and cannot stand being frightened."
Qianlong unconsciously touched his waist. She was weak? If she was weak, how could she be favored and conceive a child?
"I understand. Even if you don't tell me, I will take good care of you. I have things to do. Lanxiang, Haitang, take good care of Concubine Xian. If anything goes wrong with her, you will be the only ones I will hold responsible."
"Yes, I will take good care of you and will never let anything happen to you and the young master."
Qianlong came to Shoukang Palace with a happy face. He wanted to share his joy with the empress dowager, but after arriving at Shoukang Palace, he suddenly regretted coming here.
"Still no news?"
"Replying to the Queen Mother, I still haven't found any information. I am sure that all the people who served in the other courtyard were killed. It is impossible for anyone to escape.
I once suspected that someone was not fully dead, which is why the news leaked out, but I asked the people who did it, and they are sure that no one survived.
Since no one survived, what Empress Xian said did not happen. She probably heard something from somewhere, which is why she asked this question.
You were not the only one who knew that the late emperor had favored a palace maid in the other courtyard, but they had either left or were on your side, so it was impossible for the news to leak out.
I now suspect that Empress Xian has heard some gossip from somewhere and has come to you on purpose to test you. You must remain calm.
If you reveal your true intentions first, Empress Xian will definitely send people to investigate the matter carefully after she finds out. Then the fact that the Emperor is not your biological son will no longer be concealed.
This matter has been concealed for over twenty years and must not be exposed. Otherwise, not only will the Emperor become estranged from you, but your status will also be affected."
"I know this truth very well, but I don't know how much Concubine Xian knows now, otherwise I really want to kill her.
I heard that there was news from Chengqian Palace that Concubine Xian was pregnant? The Queen is useless. Since she drugged Concubine Xian, why didn't she use a stronger dose?
I helped her a lot behind the scenes, otherwise it would be impossible for Concubine Xian to avoid all chances of pregnancy just by relying on diet.
It's a pity that even after I helped her so much, she's still a hopeless person. I regret it every time I think of her."
"I heard that the Emperor is very happy about Concubine Xian's pregnancy. As the Empress Dowager, will you give Concubine Xian some rewards? Concubine Gao and Concubine Chun have already given them rewards.
The Emperor favors Concubine Xian. If you follow His Majesty's preferences, perhaps He will be even more filial to you."
"The Queen didn't move?"
"You can't say there aren't any. The Queen feels that there are many people in the harem who are dissatisfied with Concubine Xian, and it's not her turn to take action, so she hasn't taken any action yet."
"You're just an idiot, just like Li Jingui back then. Since Concubine Xian is pregnant, I naturally have to send her some rewards. You can pick a few yourself."
"yes."
After calming down, Qianlong asked someone to inform the empress dowager of his arrival. The empress dowager's face changed. She was very afraid that Qianlong would hear what she had just said.
"The Emperor is here. How long have you been here? Why hasn't he come in? I heard that Concubine Xian is pregnant. I'm very happy. I was just about to ask the nanny to send a reward over."
"I just came here because I thought Concubine Xian was happy and wanted to share it with the Empress Dowager. I hope I didn't disturb the Empress Dowager's rest."
Just came over? That means he didn't hear what I said just now. It seems that the Shoukang Palace is still a little lax. They must be alerted later.
"Of course not. I'm in good health and don't need to rest all day. But you, I know you're happy, but you can't forget to rest."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I have some matters to attend to in Yangxin Palace. Please take care of Chengqian Palace.
My offspring are few and I cannot bear any setbacks. I hope Concubine Yu and Concubine Xian can successfully give birth to two princes for me. Only when I have more princes can I feel at ease."
"Just go and do your thing. I will protect Chengqian Palace. Concubine Xian is pregnant with my grandson, so I will definitely protect her.
Although I have disliked Concubine Xian for a long time, I am willing to give her some respect because she is pregnant with your child."
"In that case, I'll trouble the Empress Dowager to worry about it."
As soon as Qianlong left, the empress dowager immediately sent someone to ask him when he came.
Fortunately, Li Yu had greeted them at the beginning, and these people replied that Qianlong had just arrived. The empress dowager was relieved to hear that.
"It's good that he just arrived. I was really afraid that he would hear something. No, Concubine Xian can't stay. If she is still in the palace, I will always be uneasy."
"What does the Queen Mother mean?"
"The emperor is very concerned about her now. I can't touch her, but it's different now that she's pregnant with a child. She has to give birth.
You go and arrange some people and make sure they deliver the baby for Concubine Xian. I want to kill both Concubine Xian and me. You're really capable of threatening me.
As for the Ulanara clan, even if they are lean camels, so what? Without Concubine Xian in the palace, I have plenty of ways to destroy them."
"I understand. I'll make the arrangements right away. But the Emperor is very much looking forward to the young prince's arrival. If the child goes with him, wouldn't that be bad?"
"When did you become so soft-hearted? You just do whatever I say."
"Maybe it's because of my age, I've become a little soft-hearted. Don't worry, I'll get things done."
"I'm relieved to have you by my side these years."
In Chengqian Palace, Mu Sili sneered. The empress dowager was a little dishonest. Why not send her some gifts to express her condolences?
"Lanxiang, I remembered there was a jade hairpin in the box where I kept my old clothes. You went to get it and gave it to the Queen Mother. I saw the Queen Mother had a similar one a few days ago. I think they must be a pair."
"A jade hairpin? How could I not have remembered there was a jade hairpin tucked into that old dress? I sorted it out a few days ago and didn't notice it!"
Haitang was a little confused. Her memory was pretty good, so it was impossible for her to forget such an important thing.
Lanxiang looked at her helplessly. If the Queen said so, then it must be true. Even if it wasn't true, they would still take it seriously. Why would they bother with the Queen?
"My Lady, Haitang has always been like this. Please don't bother with her. I will go look for her right away."
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