Xia Dongchun from Legend of Zhen Huan: I want to live till the last episode

The queen was silent. It was so hard to get such an opportunity, and she didn't want to let it go.

The Queen Mother could also see what she was thinking. After a pause, she tried to comfort her: "I know that Concubine Hua has oppressed you for these years. She is too ignorant of restraint. Since she entered the palace, she has been arrogant because of her favor. In addition, her brother is Nian Gengyao... However, I will tell the Emperor that it was you who dealt with the six palaces and put down the rumors. As for Concubine Wan, she is very smart and Concubine Shen is also very calm. You can try to let them do some things."

"Yes, they are all selected by the Emperor and the Queen Mother personally, so they are naturally excellent."

"Then pass on my imperial decree and let Concubine Hua have a good rest and assist in the affairs of the six palaces. She doesn't need to worry about anything." The Queen Mother's words put the Queen's mind at ease.

Since the Queen Mother had said so, there was no reason for the Queen to refuse. Even if she was reluctant, she had to agree.

"Okay, you've been tired for a while, so go back and rest." The Queen Mother didn't look at the Queen again. Although she wanted to help the Queen, now was not a good time to touch Concubine Hua.

"Yes, I'll take my leave." The queen stood up and walked out with Jianqiu.

Just as she reached the door of the house, the Queen Mother suddenly spoke: "The person who poisoned Concubine Xia...was Yu Shi really her?"

The queen paused, her body froze, and she turned back: "What does the queen mother mean by this?"

The Queen Mother saw her reaction and already knew what was going on. There was no need to ask any more questions. "That's all. It's nothing. Go away."

The Queen then took Jianqiu and left Shoukang Palace.

After leaving Shoukang Palace, Jianqiu winked at the others who were following her, and the others consciously followed a few steps behind to make it easier for the Queen to talk to Jianqiu.

"Your Majesty, do you know what the Queen Mother meant by this?" Jianqiu was very worried. Although they were the Queen Mother's maternal family, this matter involved the Royal Heir, so there was no guarantee that the Queen Mother would not be angry.

The Queen raised her eyelids slightly, smiling: "What if you know? What if you don't know? This matter has been concluded. Since I said that the poisoning and murder of the heir was done by Yu, then it can only be done by Yu."

Anyway, the matter was over. Seeing that the temperature was getting hotter day by day, Yinzhen also planned to go to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat.

Xia Dongchun was very afraid of heat. As she was pregnant, the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent ice to her palace early on. So her palace was relatively cool now and not too hot to make people restless.

"Sister, don't put the ice too close to you," Borjigit reminded her. "Although the summer heat is unbearable, you should not hurt your body by seeking coolness for a moment."

Xia Dongchun's body is getting heavier now. She is nearly six months pregnant. She has been careful every day during these six months, especially after the incident where Concubine Li harmed her, she has been even more careful.

So when noble Borjigit reminded her of this, she listened to it.

"But sister, please be patient for two more days. The emperor came to my place the night before yesterday and mentioned that he wanted to go to the Old Summer Palace to escape the summer heat." Noblewoman Borjigit smiled gently and spoke in a gentle tone.

"It's okay, it's okay," Xia Dongchun put down the teacup. She had just drunk a cup of mung bean soup to cool off, and she breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this. "Sister, come sit with me more often. Apart from other things, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent me a lot of ice."

"Okay, but you have to be careful and keep a low profile," Noblewoman Borjigit looked at her as if she was really looking at her own sister. "Although Noblewoman Fucha is smiling at you now, after all, you two had conflicts before. And An Da Ying, I don't think she is as kind and weak as she looks."

"Okay, I've noted it all down. Thanks for the reminder, sister." Xia Dongchun's eyes curved into crescents, with a faint smile on the corners of her eyes and eyebrows. Her face had become plumper recently. Although she didn't look fat, she was not thinner than before. With this smile, if she didn't say anything, she really looked a bit well-behaved.

Nobleman Borjigit held her hand and they smiled at each other.

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In Yiku Palace, there was a large basin of ice in front of Concubine Hua. Songzhi and Lingzhi were fanning her on her left and right. Even so, Concubine Hua's heat did not diminish in the slightest.

"Why hasn't Cao Qinmo come yet?" Concubine Hua took a deep breath, her patience obviously running out.

Songzhi paused while fanning herself and guessed, "It should be almost here. Don't worry, Your Majesty. Concubine Cao wouldn't dare to be late on purpose."

"Of course I know that, otherwise I wouldn't have promoted her." Concubine Hua rolled her eyes and was about to say something else when she saw Concubine Cao come in.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May you be blessed with good health." Concubine Cao lowered her head and eyes, and was very docile in front of Concubine Hua. Even her dress was very simple. Not to mention exceeding her duty, even those with lower status than her in the palace would probably dress more beautifully than her.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Concubine Cao finished speaking, Concubine Hua snatched the fan from Lingzhi's hand and threw it at Concubine Cao, causing her hair to become messy.

The fan fell at Concubine Cao's feet. Everyone in the hall was startled. They reacted quickly and dared not breathe, for fear that they would be burned by Concubine Hua's anger.

Concubine Cao took a deep breath, her face turned pale, but she still tried to remain calm and said, "It's hot in summer, and it's inevitable that Your Majesty will be angry. As long as Your Majesty can calm down, I am willing to accept any punishment."

Hua Fei's eyes were red, and she gasped for breath in anger. She glared at Cao Guiren and said, "Back then, you were just a beautiful girl from a poor family. You were sent to the palace with a name tag, but you couldn't even see the emperor. If I hadn't promoted you, how could you have had the chance to give birth to a princess and become a noble lady?"

Concubine Cao lowered her head, her mind working rapidly.

Hua Fei was still angry and continued, "Now that I and Lipin are in trouble, you made a mess of it by giving me random advice. How dare you say this in front of me?"

"I don't know where I went wrong. Please tell me clearly, Your Majesty. I am willing to accept the punishment."

"I listened to you and went to tell the Queen Mother about Concubine Li's madness first in order to clear myself of any involvement. It's not a pity that Concubine Li was banished to the cold palace, but you caused me to lose the power to assist in managing the six palaces. Wasn't that all a good scheme of yours?" Concubine Hua leaned forward slightly, her eyes full of hatred for Concubine Cao.

Concubine Cao rolled her eyes and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty."

"Hmph, tell me, where does this joy come from?" Concubine Hua sneered and questioned.

"No matter how much Lipin says, it's just rumors. No matter how suspicious the emperor and the queen mother are, it's just talk." Cao Guiren explained with a smile on her face, "Although the queen has lost power now, she can protect herself. Besides, the emperor is a man who cherishes his feelings and the past. Gains and losses are just a matter of his thoughts."

"It's so easy for you to say that!" Concubine Hua was still dissatisfied, "Now that Concubine Wan has bewitched the emperor, Concubine Xia is pregnant, and the queen is interfering, it's difficult for me to even see the emperor now!"

"Your Majesty is virtuous. I am willing to serve you like a slave and try to mediate the situation." Concubine Cao lowered her eyebrows, looking respectful and docile.

"Just you?" Concubine Hua said with disdain.