It's like a well in disrepair, but instead of drying up, the water is clear. Such a sudden "good news" should really make everyone who hears it happy.

The Queen Mother was the first to smile, although she didn't like Concubine Liao. "That's great news. It has only been a few months since the emperor ascended the throne, and the concubines in the harem are vying to become pregnant. It's the best spectacle. ”

Seeing that the Queen Mother was so happy, Mo Se naturally smiled: "If the Queen Mother has no other instructions, the slave and maid will go back to decoct the medicine for Concubine Liao, so she will retire first." ”

"That's right." When the Queen Mother heard her say this, she hurriedly said: "Concubine Liao is pregnant, and the number of people serving in her palace must increase." In addition, she likes to be quiet during pregnancy, and the concubines who lived in her palace arranged by the queen before can now be moved out. Let her live alone and raise the fetus with peace of mind. ”

As soon as he heard this, there was a smile in his eyes: "Thank you for the Queen Mother's compassion." ”

Before the queen here agreed, the maid over there was already in a hurry to thank the queen mother. Bingling thought to herself, Concubine Liao's maid was so anxious to cater to the Queen Mother, presumably the Queen Mother that the Liao family wanted to cling to. Even if she is related to the Chu family, she finally has her own choice in the palace, which is very good. Human affection is thinner than paper, and it can be reflected best in this palace.

"Come on, you go down and take good care of Concubine Liao." The Queen Mother looked at the Empress Dome gently, but the words on her lips were sharp and unforgiving: "Queen, you said that you also serve the emperor, and this Liao family also serves the emperor, why have you served for almost a year, and your stomach has not moved at all?" The Liao family has only been serving for one night, and there is good news...... To put it bluntly, after all, you are not blessed. ”

"What the queen mother said is very true." Cen Muning was not annoyed, her smile was bright and warm: "The first time Concubine Liao served the emperor, she was pregnant. I think the emperor will be happy to know about this. ”

"Hmph." The Queen Mother sneered lightly, and her tone was slightly cold: "The emperor is naturally happy, and the mourning family is also happy." But what about the joy, is the queen going to open this page like this? Concubine Ying is falling into the Royal Lake, so why don't you pursue it? ”

Is there any point in deliberately provoking her like this? Cen Muning had long known what the Queen Mother was thinking again.

The concubine understood the queen mother's words, no matter whether Concubine Liao was pregnant or not, people always had to be responsible for what they had done. But only if she really did it wrong. If it was just a misunderstanding, the concubine thought that she was also willing to actively cooperate to prove her innocence. Cen Muning looked at the Queen Mother's eyes quite calmly.

This woman has been suppressed by the previous Empress Dowager Yin for too long. Many people say that after she became the queen mother, her temperament changed greatly, and she was no longer the gentle and obedient appearance she used to be, as if she had changed people.

Cen Muning knew in her heart that her nature was like this, unruly, and there was no one in her eyes. If it weren't for the abolition of the emperor's mother and son, restraining their mother and son, and having to keep her light and keep her dark in order to protect her power, how could she have held back and suppressed her nature for a long time. At this time, I finally stripped off the skin that made me feel wronged.

So her ambition to control everything also swelled the next day, and Cen Muning could understand the pain of not being able to get it. If it weren't for revenge, she would have liked to stay away from such right and wrong. can't fulfill the Queen Mother, and it was not her original intention.

"Alright." After a long silence, the Queen Mother finally spoke again: "Since the queen said so, then this matter will be handed over to the queen." It's just that whether it is Concubine Liao or not, the mourning family wants her to give birth to the imperial heir safely. If it was really her doing, she would have to wait for the emperor's heir to land before she could be punished. It's just that I have to give Concubine Ying an explanation now. After marriage, since you don't have the good fortune of becoming pregnant, and you are spreading branches for the royal family, then take out the good ability to rectify the harem, so that the mourning family and the emperor will be impressed. Otherwise, it will be difficult for you to sit in the position of the queen to be convincing. The mourners are for your sake, so they must tell you the truth. ”

"Thank you for the reminder." Cen Mu Ning saluted: "If the queen mother has no other instructions, the concubine will retire." ”

At the moment when Cen Mu Ning saluted and turned to leave, he suddenly heard a little cold words from the Queen Mother.

"The mourning family has to remind the queen again, after all, you are the same as those concubines, you are all people who serve the emperor. Only the emperor's heir is the hope of stretching the country. You have to know what to expect. ”

Cen Muling turned around again and looked at the Queen Mother. "The queen mother can rest assured that the concubines will do their best to protect the emperor's dragon descendants."

It wasn't until the people in this hall retreated that the cold color in the Queen Mother's eyes was gradually revealed. "Lei Zhen, you said that the queen has served Yan Chen for so long, and she is favored and has a family, why can't she have a child? What's more, the mourning family urged her to spread the branches for Shen Chen earlier several times before, didn't she think about planning for herself like this? ”

"The queen mother, the slave maid thinks that not everyone has the good fortune of being able to spread the branches and leaves for the emperor. Even if the queen wants to have a child, it doesn't mean that she can have it. However, Concubine Liao is very blessed, and there will be good news so soon. It is not in vain for the queen mother's good intentions. ”

"yes." The Queen Mother smiled: "The mourning family asked the imperial kitchen to integrate the medicine that is easy to get pregnant into the meal, and give it to the concubines in the harem who are considered to have status, this is just a random net, I didn't expect the emperor to go to see Concubine Liao." In the end, she is also blessed, and she has it once she comes. ”

"The slave maid is a little curious, is the matter of Concubine Ying's falling into the water really related to Concubine Liao?" Lei Zhen frowned and said, "If it was really her, would the queen do it immediately in order to eradicate dissidents?" Then her children must have woed? ”

"The child can have it again, first of all, he must protect his life and his current identity." The Queen Mother smiled slightly: "These days, the mourning family has been melancholy, and I can't think of a better way to teach the queen a lesson." I didn't expect God to be beautiful and come up with such a clever plan for the mourning family. Now Concubine Liao and Concubine Ying are pregnant, as the saying goes, Shun is a brother who loses his sister-in-law's feelings. If the queen wants to keep these two children, she must give out all the treasures. The mourning family just wants to see the right time, and when she can't do it, he stabs her in the back and wants her life. ”

Lei Zhen smiled gently: "The Queen Mother is wise." ”

"Lei Zhen, do you know what the mourning family's knife is?" The Queen Mother smiled, her narrow phoenix eyes flashing with a cold light.

"The slave is stupid, please make it clear to the Queen Mother." Lei Zhen looked at the Queen Mother in confusion.

The Queen Mother looked at her beautiful face and smiled lightly: "Aren't you the knife in the hands of the mourning family?" ”

"Queen Mother......" Lei Zhen bit her lower lip timidly.

The Queen Mother stretched out her hand and held her hand: "When the emperor is tired of the queen, he also dislikes the ladies of the harem, and when there is the most unpleasant person around him, the mourning family will send you to him. ”

Lei Zhen hurriedly knelt down, her eyes flashing with tears of crystal and gratitude: "Slave and maid, thank you for the grace of the Queen Mother." ”

"If you are fulfilled, you will also be fulfilled by the mourners themselves." The Queen Mother warmed her eyes and said, "Get up quickly, it's cold on the ground." ”

Full of gratitude, Lei Zhen thought that the fate she had been looking forward to for many years had finally come. It's like a dream come true.

In the Jinlai Palace, there is also a lot of weather.

The news that Concubine Liao was pregnant just came out, and the threshold was about to be broken by the concubines in the harem.

However, everyone is like a mirror in their hearts, these concubines came here on purpose, not to congratulate Concubine Liao, nor to give birth to the imperial heir in the coming day, and to remember how good they were. They just squeezed into this happy place to see if they could meet the emperor by the way.

"The Queen Mother has arrived—"

Ming Qing's loud voice made the concubines' hearts tighten. I didn't expect that it was not the emperor who was looking forward to it, but the queen.

Naturally, everyone had a gentle smile on their faces, and they didn't dare to show their loss.

"The concubine greets the queen."

The concubines saluted neatly, all looking at the watery ones, which caused ripples in people's hearts.

Cen Mooning walked into the inner room quickly, and said with a calm face: "Concubine Liao is really lively here, it's rare that you are all gathered here." ”

Xin Wei stood in front of the people and said happily: "There are happy things in the palace one after another, and the concubines and others are very envious of Concubine Liao's good fortune." So I came to congratulate and rejoice. ”

"The Queen, please take a seat." Liao Rongyu sat up straight with a smile and was about to get off the bed.

"Don't move." Cen Muning stepped forward and helped her, and said with a smile: "You are pregnant, and on the way here, I met the imperial doctor who gave birth to you." The imperial doctor told you to recuperate, after all, you are only more than a month pregnant, so you have to be careful. ”

"Thank you for your care." Liao Rongyu's face was hot, and her crimson face looked even more beautiful.

"That's right." Cen Muning took care of it and took a closer look at these concubines in the palace today, and her tone was slightly serious: "The Queen Mother can't avoid that Concubine Liao can't recuperate during pregnancy, so she specially told the palace to move the palace." Now the rest of the concubines who live under the same roof with Concubine Liao must move to another palace as soon as possible and follow the instructions of the Queen Mother. ”

The concubines who lived together were unhappy, but the queen had moved out of the queen mother's decree, how dare they make a mistake. So he stiffened his head, smiled at the face, and bowed.

"In addition, this palace knows that you care about Concubine Liao's body. But the Queen Mother said that these days still let Liao Concubine focus on recuperation, and if there is nothing important, you will move around less. After three or four months, Concubine Liao's dragon fetus is stable, and it is a good thing to be with her again. ”

"The concubines and others must follow the teachings of the queen." The concubines responded in unison.

Liao Rongyu was a little embarrassed: "The queen mother and the queen mother care for the concubines, and the concubines are grateful." It's just a concubine, where is it so delicate. It made the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother bother. ”

"Now that you are pregnant, you naturally need to be cared for. If you want to come to the emperor to finish his political affairs, he will also come here to accompany him. Cen Muning said this is just her own inference. But Concubine Liao's face was filled with a happy smile because of her words.

It shows that she is full of expectations for Zhuang Chen.

"This palace has something to tell Concubine Liao, so you can go back first." Cen Muning said to Ming Qing on the side: "You go and help a few concubines to take care of the details and arrange the relocation of the palace." ”

"Yes." Ming and Qing responded and retreated with the concubines.

"Actually, it doesn't hurt if you don't move the palace." Liao Rongyu smiled faintly: "The concubine knows that the queen mother and the queen mother are worried about the concubine. But the concubines themselves will be cautious. I am afraid that because the concubine is pregnant, I will ask others to live in another palace, but they don't say it, but they complain in their hearts......"

"You don't have to worry about these things." Cen Mu Ning said calmly: "Even if someone else is pregnant, the Queen Mother and the palace will arrange it like this." After all, I don't like to be noisy during pregnancy, you must know that it is not an easy thing to give birth to an heir safely and smoothly. Just looking at Concubine Ying, you can see that she is only four months pregnant, and some unexpected things have happened one after another, which is really difficult to reassure. ”

Speaking of this, Liao Rongyu's face changed slightly, showing a worried look: "The concubine rested very early last night, and she waited for the imperial doctor to come over this morning to find out that she was pregnant. Listening to what the imperial doctor said, Concubine Yingniang accidentally fell into the water, but fortunately, the mother and son were safe. But the news came suddenly, which still made the concubines feel frightened. ”

"I'm afraid it's not just this news that scares you." Cen Muning frowned slightly, and her tone was a little serious: "Do you know that Concubine Ying likes chrysanthemums?" ”

Liao Rongyu looked at her with some puzzlement, and finally nodded. "Earlier, in the flower room, the concubine's maid took a fancy to a pot of chrysanthemums and said it was very good. I thought I would let them send it. Later, the people in the flower room gave Concubine Yingniang, and said that the pot of flowers was precious, and there were only two pots in the palace. After all, there is a difference between respect and inferiority, and it is reasonable to take care of Concubine Yingniang first. ”

After saying that, Liao Rongyu was a little surprised: "Why did the queen ask about chrysanthemums?" What is the reason? ”

"Where the concubine fell into the water, someone deliberately touched the wax mixed with oil on the stones next to a few pots of chrysanthemums, which caused this accident." Cen Muning looked at Liao Rongyu's eyes and said slowly word by word.

Liao Rongyu's eyes slowly widened, and her tone was full of fear: "Is the queen mother suspicious that the slave knows about this and deliberately frames Concubine Ying?" How is this possible, although Concubine Ying doesn't like concubines, when the concubines went to Fengluan Hall to ask the Queen Mother for peace, she was also stopped outside the palace, but this is a trivial matter after all, and the concubines will not have such vicious thoughts for these. That's a human life. How could a concubine be so confused? ”

"Of course this palace believes that you will not do such a terrible thing because of those little things." Cen Mu said with warm eyes: "Your aunt is the cousin of the palace. Now that you have entered the palace to serve the emperor, you are bearing the glory of the Liao family and even the Chu family. If you take the wrong step, not only will you be in danger, but even they may not be able to stay alone. I don't know your heart, but I know you won't. ”

Listening to the queen's words, Liao Rongyu was slightly relieved: "The queen's mother trusts the concubines, and the concubines feel better." ”

"Rong Yu, to put it bluntly, the concubines in this palace have nothing to do with this palace, only you are the one you met before this palace entered the palace. Only you can understand the heart of this palace to the Chu family. Cen Muning patted the back of her hand: "You are pregnant, and you were suddenly involved in this matter." Or, as soon as you are involved in this matter, you realize that you are pregnant, which is not a good thing. ”

Listening to the queen's words, Liao Rongyu couldn't help nodding: "What Niangniang means, the concubine understands." ”

"It's not enough to understand, you have to be calm and hard-hearted." Cen Mu Ning looked at her with a pair of sad eyes, and her tone couldn't help but be a little serious: "All the people are beating the idea of the dragon fetus in your womb." They wish you had a mistake, they wish you had negligence. In less than three days, this matter of chasing wind and shadows will spread to every corner of the palace. Either you have a strong mind and can resist the past. Either be alert and able to deal with the past. But either way, make sure you and your children are safe. ”

"The trust of the queen mother is to give the concubine, and the concubine's children are a shelter and a barrier." Liao Rongyu's heart warmed slightly: "The concubine knows what to do." ”

"That's good." Cen Muning raised her eyebrows slightly: "The Internal Affairs Bureau will arrange for many newcomers to come over for you to serve." It is also an essential task to watch out for the people around you. The palace will present the emperor and choose a reliable imperial doctor for you. Pregnancy in October is a long and challenging process, Rongyu, a good pregnancy is the best plan. ”

"Yes, the concubine thanks the mother for mentioning it after marriage." Liao Rongyu thought that the queen would be harshly reprimanded because she was suspicious of her, but the queen gave her full trust. She thought that the queen would beware of her because she was sleeping, and impeached her because she was pregnant, as the palace had falsely rumored, but in fact, she only saw worry and care in the queen's earnest words.

This made her feel very relieved, and she always felt that even with this child, life would be extremely good.

"The Queen." Mo Se brought the fetal medicine prescribed by the imperial doctor. "It's time for our mothers to take their medicine."

Cen Muning nodded naturally: "Then Concubine Liao, you have a good rest, the palace will return to the palace first." ”

"The concubine sends the queen mother." Liao Rongyu sent the queen out with a smile, and then glanced at Mo Se dissatisfiedly: "Didn't you just take the medicine for a while?" Why do you have to take it again? Can't you let this palace talk to her mother for a while? ”

"The slave just didn't want you to talk to the queen more, so she deliberately thought of such a way to ask the queen to leave." She bit her lip, obviously angry.

"Why?" Liao Rongyu looked at Mo Se in puzzlement.

"The queen mother is really good for you, and she won't ask such a thing at this time." She clenched her fists and said angrily: "That concubine is a bully, but she refuses to give us such beautiful flowers." It doesn't matter if she likes it or not. She just had to crush us to be happy. Why didn't the queen blame her for making trouble? Instead, they are here to blame you? Besides, Concubine Ying is pregnant, and you are also pregnant now, why do you want to trouble you about Concubine Ying? It is clear that the queen mother sees that Concubine Ying has won the emperor's favor, and she does not dare to attack her, but she has to beware of you becoming the second concubine. Such an unkind and ruthless person, Miss, you must not fall for her. ”

"Shut up." Liao Rongyu's face suddenly turned cold.

Mo Se couldn't understand why she was so angry, and her aggrieved eyes were red: "Miss, the slave maid also wants to help you watch out." The queen can call the wind and rain in the palace, how can she be sincere to anyone. The slave is afraid that she will eat people and not spit out bones, if the young lady is really deceived by her, there will be endless troubles. ”

"You girl, why are you talking more and more unscored?" Liao Rongyu was angry with her, and put down the medicine bowl hard. The medicinal soup shook out.

"Miss, don't be angry." Mo Se hurriedly knelt down beside the bed: "You are pregnant, you must not be angry. ”

"Then put away the words that came out of your mouth." Liao Rongyu frowned, and said angrily: "There is no need for the queen to tell me about this in person, she can call someone to inquire, she can even directly ask the emperor and ask the emperor to ask in person." In this way, she can completely avoid suspicion, and will not let the Queen Mother or others have the opportunity to arrange her. But she came and told me the whole thing herself. Isn't it just to give me peace of mind? The description of your mouth, Blaze, is very different from the queen I have seen. Why do you have such a deep misunderstanding of her? Is it really just for me? Or, would you love to see me turn against the queen because of suspicion? ”

"Don't dare, miss, don't be angry. The slave maid had no such thoughts. She knelt on the ground, tears slowly spilling out of her eyes. The slave was just worried that the young lady would be framed. ”

"If you're really worried about me, keep your mouth shut." Liao Rongyu sighed, and his tone was cold: "In the palace, if you say too much, you will lose, and the disaster will come from the mouth, so many lessons from the past." If you are not satisfied, I will send you out of the palace and find you a good home. You don't have to stay with me to serve in the future. ”

"Miss, the slave knows that she is wrong. Do not drive away the slaves. The slave didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore...... "The face of the slave was full of tears, and it was very pitiful.

"That's it." Liao Rongyu felt uncomfortable with chest tightness: "I want to eat sour food a little, you go and get some for me." ”

As soon as he heard this, Mo Se burst into tears and laughed: "Slave and maid, go and get it, sour girl, but it's a good sign." Wait, young lady, the slave and maid will go. ”

As she spoke, she got up, wiped her tears, and turned around and went out happily.

Liao Rongyu couldn't help but be a little discouraged, in the past, outside the palace, there was such a heartless girl, and it was good to accompany her all day long. But now that he has entered the palace, he is no longer the same as before.

Although she was loyal and attentive to her service, she could not accompany her to resist the sinister dangers in this palace after all. There may even be bad things and take her own life. Thinking of this, Liao Rongyu got out of bed, approved the clothes and walked to the table, and wrote a letter to the family.

I hope that my father can arrange a good family for Mo Se outside the palace, and it will not be in vain to waste this master-servant relationship.

"Little Xuzi." Liao Yurong handed the letter to the inner chamberlain outside the door: "You can send it for me." ”

"Yes." Xiao Xu Zi nodded again and again, and ran out quickly.

After this busy day, Cen Muning failed to eat on time. At this time, I ate something casually, and I felt that I had no appetite.

"Niangniang tried this vinegar yam, it was very appetizing." Bingling gave her a chopstick and put it on a small plate in front of her.

"Nope." Cen Muning put down her chopsticks and shook her head gently: "At that time, I was in the Queen Mother's Palace, but I really felt hungry." For fear that his stomach would be hungry and growling, so that the Queen Mother could hear it. At this time, I was too hungry, and after only a few bites, I felt that I had no appetite. ”

"Niangniang always has to take care of herself." Qingli brought a bowl of hot cheese: "If you really can't eat, drink some of this to warm your stomach." Slaves and maids are only boiled, you can taste it. ”

The thing was placed in Cen Muning's hand, and Qingli suddenly frowned and closed his eyes, looking very painful.

"Qingli, what's wrong with you?" Cen Muning saw that something was wrong with her, and was about to get up to help her.

She covered her mouth and ran out.

"What's going on?" Bingling was also startled: "Niangniang, I'll take a look." ”

Cen Muning was not at ease, so she also went out.

In the corner of the corridor, Qingli covered his mouth and felt uncomfortable. Before Bingling could walk over, she was heard retching.

Cen Muning frowned and listened for a while, and said to Bingling: "Say that I am not feeling well, let the imperial doctor come and take a look." ”

"Yes." Bingling nodded, and as soon as he agreed, he was stopped by Qingli running over in a hurry.

"Don't go, don't go, don't go, the slave is fine, it's just a little uncomfortable." Her eyes were red, and her voice was hoarse. "Just go and sleep for a while, please, don't let anyone know."

"Qingli, if you are unwell, you have to ask the imperial doctor to come and see you to feel at ease." Cen Mooning walked over and held her hand. "Don't worry, Bingling will ask Helian to come over, you can trust his medical skills."

Qingli shook his head like a rattle, and his eyes were full of tears: "Queen Mother, slave beg." If you don't know, you can act as if nothing has happened, but if you know, the slave and maid can't live......"

"Are you worried that you will be like Concubine Ying and Concubine Liao?" Cen Muning saw that she was crying so pitifully, and asked a little more subtlely.

"No...... No...... Bingling's heart also sank.

"Of course not." Cen Mu Ning said firmly: "Your body is not comfortable, it is a matter of half a month, half a month, where will you be the same as them." You must know that there is no month, you can't see it. Don't think about it yourself. ”

Patting the back of her hand, Cen Mooning frowned and said, "Bingling, you go and ask Helian to come over." ”

"It really won't be ......," Qingli asked while crying.

"No, it won't." Cen Mu nodded firmly: "It's definitely not like that, don't worry." ”

Qingli suddenly cried loudly: "Queen Mother, why is the life of the slave so bitter......

Cen Mu Ning hugged her and patted her back gently: "After this incident, you have been avoiding talking about it and not crying, but now that you say it, your heart will be much more comfortable." If you are sad, you will be sad for the night, and after tonight, you will forget about it completely. That person is dead and will never come to hurt you again. You don't have to be afraid, and don't feel that your life is miserable, God has arranged for everyone to grind in life, and if you get through it, everything will be fine. It's like when my mother died tragically, and I knew what it meant to be in pain and what it meant for the sky to fall. But no matter how difficult it is, we have to endure it, otherwise I can't be the queen now, and you will have a lot of good things waiting for you. ”

"Niangniang......" Qingli hugged her and couldn't stop crying.

Cen Muning didn't want to be like her, she could cry uncontrollably. But she can't let go of the burden in her heart, so she can only endure it and wait, and when she can really get her wish, she will also cry with Qingli like this, regardless of it.