Wait for everyone to leave. Empress Yi'an reached out and pulled her to her side and sat down.

Look at Empress Yi'an's embarrassed expression. She also seemed to guess something. I had to laugh and say, "Empress Yi'an. Last rainy night. Thank you for going to the emperor for me so late. Otherwise. I'm afraid I'm still in bed."

Empress Yi'an sighed and shook her head: "That's the thing. It is indeed the queen reckless. The Hongu had ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. You also know that you are a person who knows etiquette and knows advance and retreat. Never do anything about harem politics. That's why I let the queen make trouble."

Seeing that she was silent. Empress Yi'an said again: "But. . . A queen is a queen after all. She is the mother of a country in the world."

Wenyan. Her heart trembled. The queen punished her that day, and few people saw it. And the emperor in order to maintain the face of the mother of a country. also only said that it was for her to raise the baby with peace of mind. Only then did he give her the power to govern the harem. But it came to this. Everyone thinks that she relies on the emperor's weight and favor. defeated the queen and Concubine Yuan in one fell swoop. Trying to monopolize the harem by himself. Some even speculate on the divine will. The position of Empress Dao will be hers in the near future.

But after all, there is an emperor. These treacherous words were not openly circulated. But I'm afraid that's what most people think. I never thought that today's Empress Yi'an would clearly understand the truth.

She immediately knelt down: "The concubine will never dare to have such a heart. Please also ask Empress Yi'an to take a clear look. The concubine has just said it. It's just that the emperor takes into account that the queen is pregnant. It's not good to work. So let the concubine take charge of the phoenix seal on his behalf. When the queen gives birth to an heir. Naturally, I want to return this phoenix seal to the queen mother."

Empress Yi'an saw her say this. There was a slight smile on his face. Personally got up and helped her up. Said: "This palace knows that you are a person who keeps the courtesy. But few people know about that day. In order to maintain the face of the queen. This matter should not be publicized. But I'm going to wronged you."

She looked up. Seeing that Empress Yi'an's pity for her was not false. But remembering Empress Yi'an's indifference to herself some time ago. Especially when I learned that I was back in favor. When she was promoted to the position of concubine again. So cold. She was puzzled.

It's just that the queen is personally chosen by Empress Yi'an. It is understandable that she tried her best to protect the queen's face. It's just that why do you pity her so much?

"And. Hongu is a person who has come over. I would like to give you a few words of advice. Now you are in charge of the six houses. This palace knows what the emperor is doing to you. But you still have to advise the emperor to get the rain and dew even. Ultimately. This is the saddest thing for harem women. Pushing your own man into the arms of another woman. And pretend to be generous and decent. All the pain can only be swallowed by oneself. But that's all there is to it. The harem can be settled. Otherwise. Everything you did for the emperor will come to naught."

It wasn't the first time Empress Yi'an had said such things to her. Although it is a kind advice. But she can't help but be cranky. Take the character of Empress Yi'an. In fact, I don't want to meddle in the affairs of the harem. So this has to be suspicious.

Last time. She listened to Empress Yi'an's advice. Push the emperor into the arms of others. I thought I had escaped the emperor's favor. and avoided the battle of the harem. But who in this deep palace is not worshipping high and stepping on low. It was in those months. The people of her Yongning Palace have suffered humiliation. Even a small palace maid can trample on it at will. And also during those months. Qimo was humiliated and died. There were even people who poured sewage on her head that killed Shen Meiren's body and two lives.

In fact, if the emperor decrees to canonize her as a concubine and order her to take charge of the power of the six palaces. If she firmly refuses. The emperor will not force her. The reason why she accepted. Isn't it just so that the people around her will no longer be bullied. Don't you repeat the mistakes of Qimo? Let alone. I want to help the emperor change the fate of the country. She must have a certain amount of power in her hands. And this. I thought she needed a high status.

In fact, she is also selfish. She loves the emperor. More love than she imagined. Since love. How could she take him over and over again. Push him to someone else again and again. She couldn't. I can't do it.

Empress Yi'an saw that she had not spoken. Naturally, I know that she is unwilling in her heart. only sighed and said, "This palace knows that all this is to be wronged by you. But don't complain about Hongu. You'll find out eventually. Everything this palace does is for the sake of my country."

She came back to her senses from her musings. Back to: "Empress Yi'an will eventually understand. What the concubines do is also for the emperor. For the sake of the Ming Dynasty. So. Thank you Empress Yi'an for your advice."

And then in the sigh of Empress Yi'an. Leave Ciqing Palace.

It's the height of summer. She walked on a stone path lined with dazzling flowers and plants. A burst of sadness flashed inexplicably in my heart. Since when. She became a stranger to herself. She's not what she used to be. She is no longer as calm as she used to be. She has no quarrels.

She thinks that if she doesn't clash head-on with others, she doesn't fight. But it's invisible. She has already joined the battle of the harem. Fight for the emperor's favor. Struggle for power. Fight for status. Although she fights all this not for herself. But after all, she will never be able to go back to the beginning.

The line of defense in my heart is broken. The body is also tired and weak. She canceled all arrangements for the second day. I fell asleep. When I woke up, it was the second day. When I woke up, it was almost noon. The letter is not yet in the court. When he deals with the government, it can be said that he forgets to sleep and eat.

Mama Jinyun is already waiting on the side. Holding a bowl of medicine in his hand. She stroked the scar on her lower abdomen with one hand. It seems to be a bit of a dull ache. It seems to have hurt before. It's still there.

She picked up the bitter concoction. Drink it all in one go.

I took the candied fruit from Mama Jinyun again. Hurry up and get some in. Dissolve the bitter taste.

Now I'm taking medicine every day. And not many people know about herself.

Only she and the emperor's extremely trusted Imperial Physician Jiang. And Mama Jinyun. Not even the Yakuza didn't tell. After all, the mind is too simple. I'm afraid that those with bad intentions will find out. There was inevitably another turmoil.

After petty birth. Excessive blood loss. Poisoned again. For so long. Her monthly letters are not very stable.

The monthly letter is not in tune. to the body. There is some adjustment to my own spirit. It's not good in the first place.

Ain't she really. I can't have any more children.

But the letter says it just needs to be well conditioned. So have been taking medication. She had been sick for so long before. She thought it was a mess with those pills. Or maybe it's changed. But the imperial doctor's medicine. All are quite careful.

But since it's going to have children, it's good. As cute as Xiao Ke. But she didn't want to be a boy. Because it's a prince. Willing or not. All of them will be involved in the fight for the throne. She doesn't want her children to live like that. She just wants her children to be happy and healthy. That's still a smart and lovely princess. Like the daughter of the Yuan family. She will give her all her love.