I just want to live a happy life

The third prince, Yongzhang, was not smart since childhood, so Hongli had no hope for him from the beginning.

It was impossible for the Fourth Prince Yongsheng to ascend to the throne since he was born. People who are not of our race must have different hearts. Hongli understood this truth.

The fifth prince, Yongqi, was born smart and not arrogant. Hongli loved this son very much. However, Concubine Yu was born in the Han Army Banner and her family background was not high, so Hongli was also hesitant.

The younger brother is too young to be considered.

After much thought, Hongli still felt that there were too few princes. If there were more than ten or twenty princes, like the Emperor Kangxi, he would have room to choose.

Hongli sighed.

The concubines in the harem only felt that since Chen Wanyin became pregnant, Hongli came to the harem more frequently, but most of the visitors were newly recruited concubines of low rank.

Hongli worked so hard, but he finally got something in return.

Gong Changzai and Xi Changzai, who had just entered the palace for less than a year, were one month and one and a half months pregnant respectively.

But Concubine Ke also had a lot of favors, even Concubine Gong and Concubine Xi were not as good as her, but she had not become pregnant for a long time. Because of this, Concubine Ke was ridiculed again.

Wei Yanwan lived up to her expectations and gave birth to another prince, the eighth prince Yonglu.

After the full moon banquet, Yonglu was still given to the concubine dowager to raise by Hongli.

Wei Yanwan didn't feel sad for too long before she was promoted to Concubine Ling, which was a consolation to her.

Chen Wanyin soon gave birth to her second child, also a prince, the ninth prince Yongheng.

Unlike the jealous others, Hongli was extremely happy to have two princes in a row.

But Ruyi hated the Queen even more. If it weren't for her, she would have had her own children.

There is no need to wait for Hongli's favor like now.

With this thought in mind, Ruyi, who had been silent for a while, took action again. This time she would not let the Queen go.

The Queen was already ill from falling into the water, and was poisoned by Ruyi, so her health soon collapsed.

In the sixteenth year, the queen was bedridden and could not hold on for much longer.

Perhaps it was because the queen's life had come to an end, or perhaps it was because Hongli finally remembered her kindness, so Hongli frequently went to Changchun Palace to visit the queen.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Hongli was in good health and showed no signs of decline. He could hold on for a long time. Once the queen passed away, Hongli would certainly appoint another queen, regardless of the sake of the previous dynasty or the harem.

The most likely one is Empress Xian, Ruyi. Although Gao Xiyue and Su Lujun were imperial concubines, both of them were of low birth. Even though Gao Xiyue was raised into the Manchu military flag by her entire family, she was born into a bondservant family. Just on this point, no minister would agree.

Su Lujun was born in the Han Army Banner. Since the founding of the country, there has never been a queen who was from the Han Army Banner, so it is impossible for her to be born in the Han Army Banner.

Among the concubines in the harem, only Concubine Xian, Ruyi, is the most suitable. Although her family members are not very capable, she is from a prominent Manchu family after all, and her family has produced a queen.

Chen Wanyin understood this idea very well, and Ruyi was not stupid, so she naturally understood it too.

So since the Queen fell ill, Ruyi has been on her feet.

He no longer stayed in the palace all day, and would often take Rong Pei for a walk outside.

One day, Ruyi met Jin Yuyan on the street. Jin Yuyan disliked Ruyi and mocked her. Rong Pei was a loyal woman, so how could she watch Ruyi being mocked?

Upon hearing this, he immediately walked out from behind Ruyi and slapped Jin Yuyan.

And Ruyi did not stop it.

Although Jin Yuyan was at fault in this matter, she was the master after all, and how could she be bullied by a servant like this?

But Ruyi protected Rong Pei and prevented Jin Yuyan from hurting her. Seeing Rong Pei's smug look, Jin Yuyan wished she could scratch her face.

Ruyi was a concubine with a higher status than Jin Yuyan, so she couldn't do anything to her. Moreover, the queen was seriously ill, so she couldn't go to the queen to complain.

Looking at Ruyi's receding back, Jin Yuyan touched her beaten face and she would remember this grudge.

Jin Yuyan was beaten in public, and as expected, the news soon spread throughout the harem.

The palace maids and eunuchs were also talking about it.

Looking at Ruyi's expression, Chen Wanyin decided that she couldn't let her be so proud. If she really became the queen, given her current temper, none of the concubines in the harem would have an easy time.

It seems that now is the time to use the evidence she collected before.

So she found an opportunity to let the Queen know the evidence that Ruyi had caused the Queen to fall into the water, and the evidence that she had attempted to kill Yonglian.

The queen was originally lying on the bed. Upon hearing such news, she sat up despite her discomfort. She widened her eyes and said, "Are you telling the truth? Is it Concubine Xian who harmed me?"

Su Lian stuffed a soft pillow behind the queen's back and carefully helped her thin body sit up. She didn't dare look at the queen: "It's true. I didn't expect Concubine Xian to be so cruel. She actually wanted to put you and Prince Yonglian to death. It's all because of my incompetence that I only found out now."

The queen clenched her fists. Her palms were covered with deep fingerprints, but she didn't feel any pain at all.

"I was harmed to such an extent by her, and she is still alive and well. No, I can't just let it go. What if she takes the throne after I die? Yonglian's health is not good to begin with. If she can harm Yonglian once, there will be a next time. I will never let her have an easy time."

"Even if she doesn't die, there is absolutely no chance that she will ascend to the throne."

The queen's eyes were filled with hatred.

"I am about to die, and I can't worry too much. If I don't hurry up, I will have no chance at all."

Su Lian heard the Queen's determination and looking at the Queen's pale face, she hated Concubine Xian in her heart.

"What does your Majesty want to do? I will definitely help you to accomplish it."

Su Lian said firmly.

The counterattack of a dying person is very powerful. Even if he doesn't die, he will be skinned alive.

The Queen acted quickly. She didn't have much time left, so she didn't make any detailed arrangements and just roughly took action against Ruyi.

Ruyi did not take much precautions against the Queen. She thought that given the Queen's current health condition, she would not attack her, so Ruyi was easily caught.

The Queen came from a distinguished family, so naturally there were some secret medicines in her home.

The medicine given to Ruyi is a secret medicine that can slowly weaken a person and cannot be cured.

The Queen ordered someone to find the right opportunity and pushed Ruyi hard off the bridge. The last time Ruyi fell, she only sprained her foot and would recover after a while of rest, but this time the Queen ordered someone to push her hard, and Ruyi's right leg was completely broken.

No matter how good the imperial physician is, he can't cure it.

When Ruyi woke up and learned from the imperial physician that her leg could not be saved, she could no longer hold back and burst into tears.

It is impossible for her to take the position of queen now.