In the Hehuan Palace, Concubine Meng was preparing to bathe, and today Yin Xiao was about to stay in the Regency Hall to deal with political affairs because she was about to receive foreign envoys during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and she was finally able to rest for one night.

Concubine Meng looked at herself in the bronze mirror, her black hair was scattered and hung down to her waist, soft as seaweed, smooth and flawless skin, her eyes were glowing with blue waves, her lips were red and her teeth were white, she still had that enviable face, but there was no aura and pleasure before, but faint depression and worry. Concubine Meng sighed lightly, looking at the posture she was proud of, but now she felt a little more embarrassed and helpless in her heart, but she also knew that she regretted it uselessly, since she had chosen this path, no matter how difficult it was, she could only go on hard, and there was no turning back.

Hongyu stood behind Concubine Meng, holding a hosta and slowly curling up Concubine Meng's scattered black hair, preparing for the bath that would take place for a while. Hongyu was the best sister of Concubine Meng when she was an official before, and Concubine Meng knew that the official was just eating youth, and there was no bright future, so after she was promoted to Concubine Meng, she asked the emperor to transfer Hongyu to her side to take care of her, so that at the right time, when Hongyu had saved enough silver, she could be released from the palace, and she would live a carefree life in the future, which was better than being trapped in the quagmire of this cannibalistic deep palace. And for yourself, you can also have a trusted person by your side as a confidant, so that your life does not have to be so step-by-step and walking on thin ice.

"Mother, the hot water is ready, it's time to bathe." Hongyu measured the temperature of the water, sprinkled the rose petals that Concubine Meng liked to use when bathing on the water, and prepared hand towels, bathing utensils, and a change of clothes before calling Concubine Meng to bathe.

Concubine Meng walked to the side of the bath, slowly took off the yukata made of tulle on her body, and walked into the bath. The water temperature was just right to warm Mengfei's body, and under the smoke of water vapor, the fragrance of rose petals quickly spread to the tip of her nose and spread all over her body. Concubine Meng closed her eyes very happily and leaned against the wall of the bath, the bath was specially made of special materials by Yin Xiao, and it was very warm and soft to lean on, very comfortable.

Concubine Meng stretched out her slender jade hand, stirring the pool water, setting off bursts of splashes, mixed with delicate rose petals, very beautiful. After soaking for a while, Concubine Meng turned around and picked up the soap horn and freshly squeezed milk prepared on the side, intending to apply it to her body, but when she lowered her head, she found that the lower abdomen, which had always been flat and tight, was a little strange, although it was still flat, but faintly more fleshy, and her skin was no longer tight, but softer. Concubine Meng stopped what she was doing, looked at her strange lower abdomen, and frowned tightly.

"Niangniang, what's wrong, what's wrong?" Hongyu, who was waiting on the side, saw Concubine Meng's sudden pause, thinking that she was uncomfortable, and stepped forward a little nervously.

"Ruby." Concubine Meng raised her head very seriously and looked at Hongyu, "It's been a long time since the water from this palace has come. ”

"Roughly calculated, it's been more than three months." Hongyu pinched her fingers and calculated, and didn't think so, she and Concubine Meng both knew, because they had practiced dancing regardless of time or severity since they were children, their time of decay was not accurate, and Concubine Meng's was even worse, it was normal not to come to decay for several months, this was already the root of the disease, and it could not be cured, but in order to successfully ascend to the throne of the concubine, Concubine Meng bribed the imperial doctor who checked her body and did not report the situation to the emperor.

"Don't you think that the state of Hongu these days is not quite right?" Concubine Meng covered her lower abdomen with her hands, and her brows never stretched.

"In this way...... Hongyu suddenly woke up, "Niangniang used to want to be sweet and salty, and the least thing I liked was sour, but today I like sour food very much, and even eat dim sum to pick plum fruits, isn't it...... Isn't Niang Niang Mo pregnant? ”

"Imperial Doctor Xuan enters the palace, be careful, don't let anyone else know about this." Concubine Meng hurriedly walked out of the bath, wiped it casually with a hand towel, put on new clothes and walked out of the bathroom, and went into the bedroom to wait for the imperial doctor.

Hongyu was very safe and fast, and soon led Imperial Physician Wen into the hall through the back door, brought him into Concubine Meng's bedroom, lowered Concubine Meng's curtains, and covered Concubine Meng's outstretched wrist with a handkerchief, and asked Imperial Physician Wang to diagnose Concubine Meng's pulse.

"Congratulations to Niangniang, congratulations to Niangniang, Niangniang is a happy pulse, and she has been pregnant for more than three months." With a look of joy on his face, the imperial physician knelt down and saluted, and told Concubine Meng the good news, "The old minister will report to the emperor immediately." ”

"Imperial Physician Wang." Concubine Meng had no joy on her face, and looked at the Imperial Physician with a very serious face, with a very obvious threat in her eyes, which made the Imperial Physician, who knew countless people, a little timid, "Today's matter, I will never allow anyone other than the three people in the palace to know, understand." ”

"Niangniang, forgive the old minister for not being smart, it is a rule for the concubines to report to the emperor immediately if they have a play, otherwise it will be the crime of bullying the king." Imperial Physician Wang saluted lightly, unmoved.

"Heh, okay, then your stealing of the precious medicinal materials in the palace will also be reported to the emperor immediately." Concubine Meng sneered and looked at Imperial Physician Wang playfully.

"You!" Imperial Physician Wang was shocked and furious, and didn't understand how this matter could be known by Concubine Meng.

"Otherwise, how could you think that among so many imperial doctors, I chose you to diagnose my pulse." Concubine Meng smiled, "If you are obedient, everyone will be happy." ”

“...... The old minister obeyed. The Imperial Physician closed his eyes in despair and bowed in compromise.

"Imperial Physician Wang." Hongyu suddenly remembered something on the side, "Since Niangniang is already three months pregnant, why hasn't she vomited?" ”

"It's a matter of personal constitution." Doctor Wang explained lightly, "Don't worry, the fetus is very good, and it won't have any effect." ”

"Got it, step down, every day in the future, this palace will order Hongyu to find you to diagnose the pulse of this palace." Concubine Meng commanded expressionlessly, motioning for Hongyu to send the imperial physician down.

After Hongyu and Imperial Physician Wang left, Concubine Meng was the only one left in the bedroom. Concubine Meng sighed, took off all her disguises, raised her hand and gently stroked her flat abdomen, with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth, but a tear drew out of her eyes, slid down her cheeks, and dripped onto the back of her hand caressing her lower abdomen.

"Child, you didn't come at the right time, but my mother will try her best to protect you."

On the other side, Shen Qingchen's engagement banquet with Zhang Jinyu ended in the laughter of the two families, Shen Qingyan was still sticking to Zhang Jinyu until she left, if Yin Qi hadn't carried her to the carriage strongly, I was afraid that she would have to stick to Zhang Jinyu and go back to Zhang's mansion.

After returning to the Prince's Mansion, Shen Qingyan's excited nerves calmed down a little bit, because he had barely slept the night before, coupled with the tiredness of today's day, and was in the menstrual period, Shen Qingyan quickly felt sleepy, and after letting Cui Wei wait for a hasty wash, he pulled Yin Qi to rest on the bed.

Shen Qingyan snuggled in Yin Qi's arms, his eyes were half-closed, his consciousness was already blurred, and he was about to enter sleep to meet Zhou Gong.

Yin Qi doted on Shen Qingyan, put his arm under her neck, so that she could lie more comfortably, and patted Shen Qingyan's back with his other hand, just like this, looking at Shen Qingyan's sleeping face, he slowly fell asleep.

The next day, when Shen Qingyan woke up, he found that he had been lying in Yin Qi's arms in a position all night, although he slept comfortably, but Yin Qi was so numb that the arm he was pillowing was unconscious, and he slowed down for a while, and every time he moved, it was like thousands of needles were stabbing him. Shen Qingyan looked at Yin Qi, who was grinning with numb teeth, and rubbed Yin Qi's arm with some guilt.

"Fool, I like to have you on my pillow so I can sleep more soundly." Yin Qi saw Shen Qingyan's guilt, and patted Shen Qingyan's head a little funny. Although it was very uncomfortable for his arm to be pillowed all night, Yin Qi was full of joy as long as he thought that he had fallen asleep with Shen Qingyan in his arms all night.

After Yin Qi washed up, he sat at the table and waited for Shen Qingyan, who was combing his hair, to eat, looking at Shen Qingyan who was combing his hair, he suddenly thought of something, and proposed: "Yan'er, why don't we go out for a while and have a while." ”

When Shen Qingyan heard this, he turned his head happily and looked at Yin Qi: "Okay!" When? ”

"After a while." Yin Qi smiled and shrugged, "It's going to be the Mid-Autumn Festival soon, there will be a Mid-Autumn Festival dinner in the palace, and this year's Mid-Autumn Festival will come to visit, although I, the 'stupid prince', am not taken seriously, but according to etiquette, I must attend, and you, as the crown princess, must also attend." After dinner, we'll go back to playing. ”

"Mid-Autumn Festival dinner?" Shen Qingyan had heard of it before, but before marrying Yin Qi, he had never participated in it, "What do you have to do at the dinner?" ”

"Huh." Yin Qi smiled sarcastically. "Admiring the moon, drinking, and watching singing and dancing are these meaningless links to create the illusion of harmony, so that my father and emperor feel that they are full of children and grandchildren, and enjoy the blessings of all people."

Shen Qingyan also pouted when he heard this, instead of wasting the opportunity for a holiday reunion like this, it was better to have a good reunion with Yin Qi, his father, and his brother.

"It doesn't matter." Yin Qi saw Shen Qingyan's loss, and smiled comfortingly, "With my father-in-law and Qingchen, we will find another time to make up for the Mid-Autumn Festival." ”

"Hmm." Shen smiled lightly, she knew that Yin Qi had never broken his promise to her.

On the other side, Yin Xiao was having breakfast in Chuxiu Palace, and Concubine Li personally served bird's nest porridge to Yin Xiao on the side.

Yin Xiao took a sip of warm porridge and felt much more comfortable due to the discomfort caused by staying up late. Yesterday for the dinner, he almost stayed awake all night, this morning was originally going to go directly to the court, but was sent by Li Guifei to invite to Chuxiu Palace for breakfast, at this time looking at Li Guifei who was busy for herself, and her heart was touched by some gap before, although she did not love Li Guifei as much as before, but in the end there is still some warmth.

"Concubine Ai doesn't have to be busy anymore, let's sit down and have breakfast."

"The emperor doesn't have to worry about it, the concubines are not as good as the emperor, the emperor has to go to the early court after eating, and the concubines will use it again after a while." Concubine Li smiled considerately, like a good wife.

Yin Xiao smiled with satisfaction, patted Concubine Li's hand, and saw that the time was almost too late, so she hurriedly ate her meal, and hurried to go to the morning court.

Concubine Li bowed and knelt down, looked at Yin Xiao's back in a hurry, slowly stood up, sneered disdainfully, glanced at the bowl of bird's nest porridge that was still steaming, picked up the bowl, poured the porridge straight into the porcelain basin containing the porridge, and gave Mu Hibiscus a look, and Mu Hibiscus took the porridge into the small kitchen and poured it all into the swill bucket.