In the seventh month of pregnancy, Meng Xilan kept her secret and experienced the most difficult time.

When Changsheng learned that his mother had given birth, he didn't ask or say anything to the child.

He just came to visit her and told her to take care of herself.

"The sons need the queen mother, and the queen mother must recover as soon as possible."

This was his only request.

For that child...... He wouldn't ask, the queen mother would arrange everything for him. If he cares too much, the queen mother may be more sensitive, and he doesn't want her to be too careful.

In order to keep the child, Meng Xilan has not appeared in front of people for nearly half a year. During this period, there were three newcomers in the palace, Meng Xilan had no time to take care of it, and gave the crown princess a lot of power, which seemed to be risky, but in fact it was just to try the newcomer's ability.

The women of the harem, throughout their lives, strive for nothing more than the beauty of the appearance.

No matter how favored the concubines are, there are times when they fall out of favor. No matter how powerful the concubines are, there are times when they are compared to others. Coming and going, the old going and the new coming, as if there is a never-ending cycle.

No matter what, they all put their lives into bargaining chips, and as an elder, she always has to express it.

The things she was rewarded before were not thin, but now, she has successfully given birth to a child, and there is nothing wrong with seeing people with this sick look.

Meng Xilan deliberately chose a good day with a beautiful wind and sunshine, and called the crown princess and the three side concubines to Cining Palace.

All four of them came in full costume, and they all came prepared.

Xie Zhenzhen specially brought precious medicinal materials, Ganoderma lucidum, ginseng and snow lotus, all of which are rare. What Zhou Yan'er brought was a pajama sewn by herself, with good silk and lotus leaves, which looked fresh and elegant. As for the other two, they also gave some valuable things.

Meng Xilan looked at the gift boxes stacked on the table, and shook her head with a smile: "It's hard for you to be so attentive to this palace." ”

When Xie Zhenzhen heard this, she stood up first, curtsied, and said, "The concubines can do their best for the queen mother, which is a blessing for the concubines." ”

When the other three heard this, they also nodded in agreement.

Compared with Xie Zhenzhen, they are still inevitably a little restrained, especially Wu Huaxuan and Sun Yuyun.

To put it bluntly, they were all a little afraid of her. She is the most powerful woman in this palace, and no one dares to play tricks in front of her.

Sun Yuyun is the youngest, she is wearing a water-pink dress today, her skin is fair, and she stands there with a sense of shyness, like a child.

Meng Xilan looked at them and smiled slightly, raised her hand, and motioned for Baozhu to take the little palace maids to take down all the things.

"Now, you are all the people around the prince, and it is only right that everyone is in harmony."

"Yes, the concubine obeys the teachings of the queen's mother."

After a while, Meng Xilan ordered Baozhu to eat.

"The crown prince is busy with political affairs now, and the palace is also very deserted. Let's all get together and have dinner together, okay? ”

When the four of them heard this, they all said in unison: "Thank you, Niangniang......"

The queen's meals have always been prepared by Baozhu herself. In the past, when Zhulu was still there, it was such a rule. In addition to Cining Palace, even the food sent by the imperial dining room must be carefully inspected.

This was the first time the queen had entertained them, but what was surprising was that the food on the table was so light and simple.

There are four dishes and one soup, only the chicken soup is with meat, and the others are all vegetarian dishes.

Xie Zhenzhen was sensitive, looking at the food on the table, she couldn't help but think about it for a while. Could it be that the queen did this on purpose? Let her see, what is the real cutting of spending?

"The palace is recovering from a serious illness, and the imperial doctor must be light in his diet."

Meng Xilan's words dispelled Xie Zhenzhen's concerns.

While speaking, the little palace maids stepped forward one after another, ready to serve the masters for dinner.

Who knows, Xie Zhenzhen was very diligent, got up directly, stood behind Meng Xilan, picked up chopsticks, and prepared to serve the mother for dinner.

Meng Xilan smiled slightly and squinted at her: "You sit down and use it together." ”

Xie Zhenzhen shook her head with a smile and insisted on doing so.

In front of everyone, this is her best chance to perform well.

Zhou Yan'er raised her eyes and glanced at her, the corners of her mouth were slightly hooked, as if she was smiling but not smiling, implying mockery.

Xie Zhenzhen didn't really pretend, she had been serving Meng Xilan throughout this meal, her expression was deferential, and her expression did not show any impatience.

After eating, Meng Xilan left them to talk for a while, and then let them go back to their respective places.

Xie Zhenzhen deliberately left it until the end, as if she had something to say.

Meng Xilan nodded in agreement.

Chu Ansheng is now waiting in the inner hall, pouring tea and water for Meng Xilan.

When Xie Zhenzhen saw him coming, she couldn't help but move her eyebrows slightly.

Meng Xilan noticed her abnormality, and immediately gave Chu Ansheng a look.

Chu Ansheng lowered his eyes and retreated.

Xie Zhenzhen immediately spoke: "Queen Mother, these days the concubines are really worried about you......"

Before she finished her words, Meng Xilan interrupted her and said, "This palace is fine, it's just some old problems." You don't have to worry, you are the crown princess, you can take good care of the prince, you are worried about the palace. ”

For some reason, the smile on Meng Xilan's face faded a little when she said this.

Xie Zhenzhen's eyelashes trembled slightly, and then she lowered her head and fiddled with the handkerchief in her hand, and couldn't help but want to guess her mind again.

"Queen Mother, you must know that. Recently, the concubines have offended many people in the palace. The concubines are really afraid that even His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will treat the concubines ...... Alas......"

She deliberately said halfway, her tone was full of helplessness, and her expression was pitiful.

Meng Xilan glanced at her: "This is not a grievance, people who do big things are destined to be informal." Yesterday, Gao Welfare sent you the account book you made, and this palace knows that you have put a lot of thought into it. ”

It's only been three months, but she has saved a lot of money for the palace, enough thousands of taels.

Meng Xilan knew very well in her heart that nearly half of the silver in it was taken out of her own pocket.

Xie Zhenzhen just shook her head when she heard this: "No, the concubine doesn't dare to say the word "hard". It's just that...... The concubine really felt that she couldn't cope with it......"

Meng Xilan raised her eyebrows slightly, thinking to herself, she shouldn't give up so soon and give up the power in her hands.

"Since you don't want to, it's better to ......," she muttered deliberately before slowly replying.

Xie Zhenzhen was stunned, she didn't expect her to say this, and she was willing to comfort her for her, or help her come up with ideas.

Behold......

Xie Zhenzhen straightened her back a little unnaturally: "Queen Mother, am I too stupid......

She pretended to be helpless, as if she was coquettish.

Meng Xilan knew that she wanted her love, so she immediately made a look of appeasing her, reached out and patted the back of her hand, and said with great force: "You are so hard, how can you be stupid?" It's that this palace is too anxious, and it's hard for you. ”

Xie Zhenzhen was about to speak, but Meng Xilan interrupted her again: "That's it." It's hard enough for you to be so young and busy with so many things alone. I'll ask you to find someone reliable to help you. ”

The person in Meng Xilan's mouth is not someone else, it is Song Qing'er.

Today's Song Qinger is unreservedly loyal to Meng Xilan. Originally, Meng Xilan still had a trace of concern about her in her heart, but after the emperor became ill, Song Qing'er came to Cining Palace and said a word to Meng Xilan, only this sentence made her no longer suspicious of her.

"Niangniang, people are doing it, and the sky is watching. The emperor has failed the hearts of the people, and after all, he will be retributed! ”

The resentment in her heart against Zhou Youchen is the reason why she is willing to believe her, and besides, she still has a daughter who needs protection, and she dare not be presumptuous!

Song Qing'er......

Xie Zhenzhen obviously had no interest in this woman at all. What she wants is the attention of the queen, not the fingers of others.

Meng Xilan didn't wait for her to refuse, and said quietly: "Concubine Xian Niangniang is also an old man in the palace. Now, in this harem, the only person who can be trusted in this palace is her. ”

As soon as these words came out, Xie Zhenzhen sighed in her heart, and she couldn't say what she felt, but she panicked.

There seems to be something in the words. Xie Zhenzhen looked at Meng Xilan's gentle face, wanting to say something, but she didn't know how to say it.

After Xie Zhenzhen left, Chu Ansheng bowed in again and brought a decoction and hot water to Meng Xilan to rinse his mouth, and after serving, he was about to retreat and go out, but he heard Meng Xilan speak: "The palace is going to see the emperor in a while, are you willing to follow the palace." ”

Chu Ansheng was stunned when he heard this, stood in place, and didn't reply for a long time.

"The emperor is seriously ill, and he can't do anything to you anymore." Meng Xilan said lightly.

Chu Ansheng sneered when he heard this: "Niangniang, do you think I will still be afraid?" I'm already a wreck......"

Meng Xilan didn't wait for him to finish, then stretched out her hand to him and motioned for him to come over and help.

"You're a wreck, but you know who you are."

She has only given birth for ten days, and now she needs to be more careful when she gets out of bed and walks around. The sedan car can be used as a substitute, but back and forth, there are still many inconveniences.

Jiao Changqing learned that Meng Xilan was going to walk out of the palace, so he hurried to stop him: "Niangniang can't be like this." ”

Meng Xilan sat under the sedan chair, looked at him condescendingly, and said, "This palace is just to see the emperor, you can step back for the time being." ”

In front of everyone, she took out the momentum of being the master, Jiao Changqing didn't say anything, and then stepped forward and said: "That Weichen accompanied Niangniang to go over." ”

Meng Xilan nodded slightly, indicating that it was okay.

Unhurried all the way to Zhengyang Palace, Meng Xilan's heart couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive, she hadn't seen the emperor for five months...... The last time I saw him, it was still cold, but now it's spring.

When he arrived at the palace gate, Chu Ansheng personally came over to support Meng Xilan, who knows, Jiao Changqing also stretched out his hand, and said without hesitation: "Now, it's better to be safe." ”

Meng Xilan's eyes sank, and he didn't know if he was intentional or caring.

She glanced at him, didn't touch him, picked up her handkerchief and nodded the corner of her eyes, and pretended to be melancholy: "Yes, for a few months, this palace has not seen the emperor for a long time." ”

Jiao Changqing's arm stretched out and silently withdrew it, the lines of his cheeks were slightly taut, and the emotions tumbling in his heart were hidden under his calm face.