Regardless of whether Zhen Huan believed it or not, she thanked him first. After seeing Xia Dongchun off, Zhen Huan called Jin Xi and said, "Jin Xi, go and get Doctor Wen."

Jinxi agreed and turned to leave.

Huanbi asked her, "Does the young lady really believe what Concubine Zhao said? Could it be that she was instigating this? Maybe she made this thing herself? Otherwise, why would someone close to her just happen to bring back a piece of dessert and ask the imperial physician to check it out? She must have known something in advance, or maybe she deliberately designed this."

"It's not that I haven't thought about it," Zhen Huan said, "but if this was done intentionally by Concubine Zhao, it's too obvious and doesn't make sense at all. I guess she got some news in advance but was unsure, so she asked people to guard Concubine Qi."

When Xia Dongchun came out of Suiyuxuan and walked on the palace road, Yin Zhu rarely spoke a few more words: "My lady, will Concubine Wan really believe it? Will it backfire and make her suspect that you deliberately set it up?"

"After all, I have never harmed her. She is pregnant and had a dispute with Concubine Qi some time ago. If she is a smart person, she would rather kill her by mistake than let her go." Xia Dongchun held the hot water bottle in her arms, her palms warm. "But even if she really wants to suspect me, she can't do anything to me for the time being. Let her do whatever she wants."

When they returned to the Yanx Palace, they happened to meet Noble Lady Fucha who was about to go out. The baby in her belly was almost seven months old. Xia Dongchun did not want to argue with her at this time, so she made way and let her go out first.

Noble Lady Fucha, however, thought that Xia Dongchun knew that she was going to become a concubine and was afraid of her, so she smiled smugly: "It's so cold, where has Noble Lady Zhao gone?"

Xia Dongchun paused and looked up: "Why does Noble Fucha care about others like this?"

"We are sisters living in the same palace, so naturally I can't help but ask more questions." Fucha Guiren was pregnant, and according to the Queen's wishes, a sedan chair was prepared for her. She just sat on it and glanced at Xia Dongchun sideways.

The sisters in the first palace are fake, and the real reason is that you want to emphasize that you will be the head of the first palace in the future, right?

Xia Dongchun sneered in his heart and retorted, "Then Noblewoman Fucha should wait until after the New Year to ask this question again."

After saying that, Xia Dongchun took Yunling Yinzhu in.

Noble Lady Fucha was so angry that her face turned red, but she soon figured it out.

Forget it, after the New Year, I will be the mistress of Yanx Palace anyway. No matter how Xia Dongchun jumps around now, she is just jealous that I will be promoted to the position of concubine. It is not worth taking it to heart.

At night, Xia Dongchun received the news that the Queen did not allow the Third Prince to go to Changchun Palace again. It seemed that Zhen Huan chose to find the Queen.

Xia Dongchun was not surprised. It was very likely that the Queen had suggested Concubine Qi do such a thing. In that case, the Queen would naturally not let the matter come to the attention of the Emperor.

"Noble Lady Fucha is about to get pregnant. No matter what she or her people say or do during this period, you should be patient and don't let them catch you." Xia Dongchun instructed Yunling, Yinzhu and the others, and also asked them to tell this to others to avoid any mistakes.

"Yes." Yunling and Yinzhu also knew the seriousness of the matter. Moreover, Xia Dongchun had specifically instructed them, so they naturally would not cause trouble for Noble Lady Fucha at this time.

Tonight, Yinzhen went to Concubine Nian again. Noble Lady Fucha wanted to use the same trick again and invite Yinzhen over from Concubine Nian. Unexpectedly, Concubine Nian was different from An Lingrong and Xia Dongchun. Zhou Ninghai directly stopped the people sent by Noble Lady Fucha outside the gate of Yikun Palace. In the end, the little eunuch had no choice but to go back in shame.

When there was a commotion at Noble Lady Fucha's place, Xia Dongchun had not yet gone to bed. He called Yun Ling to ask what was going on. He learned that Noble Lady Fucha was angry because the people she sent were driven back by Zhou Ninghai, and she was losing her temper.

"She doesn't even think about it. The only reason she was able to get the Emperor away from An Lingrong was because they were all in the Yanx Palace and any noise could be heard in the house. So she went to the Yikun Palace to invite the Emperor? I don't know what she was thinking." Xia Dongchun almost laughed out loud. It seemed that Noble Lady Fucha was very confident in her pregnancy, otherwise she wouldn't dare to be so arrogant.

Yun Ling also laughed: "Yes, I heard that Noble Lady Fucha was very angry and even shouted that if anything happened to the baby in her belly, it would be Concubine Nian's fault."

"She only dares to say this in her own room." Xia Dongchun rolled her eyes, "If Concubine Nian was in front of her now, would she still dare to say it?"

The days passed one by one, and New Year's Eve was approaching. Everyone was present for the New Year's Eve banquet this year.

No matter what their relationship was like on weekdays, in front of Yinzhen and on New Year's Eve, everyone looked happy.

This year, the vase on the table no longer contains red plum blossoms.

Yinzhen couldn't help but think of the scene when he and Zhen Huan met on New Year's Eve last year. The queen looked at his expression and was a little confused about what Yinzhen was thinking. She just took the lead and toasted Yinzhen: "Your Majesty, I toast."

Yinzhen drank the wine and laughed, "This year is unusual. Old Seventeen is not late."

Prince Guo stood up and said, "I finally came on time. Why do you bring up what happened last year? It makes me ashamed to face you."

"Okay, okay," Yinzhen was in a good mood today, "I'll let you go."

"When I was in the palace, I heard that your brother the emperor had found a concubine with a very sweet singing voice. I just don't know whether it is true or not?" Prince Dun leaned back in his chair, his attitude was not very respectful.

The wife of Prince Dun frowned slightly, but said nothing for the time being.

Upon hearing this, An Lingrong looked up at Prince Dun, pursed her lips, lowered her head, and said nothing.

Yinzhen's expression was unclear, his smile faded a little, his eyes fell on Prince Dun, after a while, he laughed and said, "Yes, why do you want to listen to a song, Old Ten?"

Prince Dun laughed out loud and waved his hand: "If your Majesty is willing, I would like to enjoy it, but I don't know if your Majesty is willing to do so."

"Rong'er is timid and humble, but since you, the tenth master, insist on doing so, I can't refuse." Yinzhen looked at An Lingrong.

An Lingrong had no choice but to stand up after hearing this.

In fact, it’s nothing for a talented concubine to sing a song or play the piano at the New Year’s Eve banquet. Last year, Noble Lady Fucha even played the guzheng.

But that doesn't mean they are willing to be forced to do so.

An Lingrong bit her lip and bowed, "Your Majesty, I have had a cough these past two days, and my singing voice is not as good as before. It would be inappropriate for me to show off in front of Your Majesty and the princes' wives. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Yinzhen did not say anything, but stared at Prince Dun with a serious look. Although he still had a smile on his face, everyone present was watching him, and they dared not breathe.

The atmosphere was deadlocked for a while. Prince Dun's wife quietly tugged at Prince Dun's sleeve. He glanced at his wife and finally compromised: "It's my bad luck, so let it go."

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