After Huanbi was reborn, she became the prince's favorite

"I heard that Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang lost face for the Queen in front of the Emperor today. These two women are really scheming!" Concubine Qi seemed to be standing up for the Queen.

The Queen mocked sadly, "This is a tactic they are used to. Zhen Huan pretended to be panic and brought Shen Meizhuang here, wasn't it just to show their virtuous side in front of the Emperor? Since they did this, I have no choice but to go along with it."

"Your Majesty is wise. Since they love to show off, let them serve the Queen Mother all the time!"

The queen's face darkened, and she suddenly asked, "Has the emperor visited you in the past few days?"

Concubine Qi lowered her head in shame, hesitating: "My concubine... My concubine..."

"The Emperor hasn't seen you for three or five days, right?" The Queen's face turned pale and she looked very dissatisfied.

Concubine Qi raised her head abruptly, stared at the vase on the table viciously, and cursed with gnashing teeth, "It's all the fault of that bitch Zhen Huan. Not only does she want to be favored, she also wants to take away the favor of others. She and An Lingrong already have a child each, and now she is dragging Shen Meizhuang to compete for favor.

That Shen Meizhuang usually pretends to be dignified and calm, but she is actually a seductress inside. Why is she pretending to be reserved and noble? Why has she refused to get close to the emperor for two whole years? These few days, seeing that the concubine is favored, she rushes to please the emperor again! "

The Queen pretended to be angry, "It's good that you know. I saw that the Emperor had only favored you for a short time, but Zhen Huan was anxious. Now she already has a child, and An Lingrong is going to give birth in three months. If Shen Meizhuang gets pregnant, the three of them will join forces, and there will be no place for others in the palace."

Upon hearing this, Jianqiu suddenly said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. No matter who gives birth to the child, you are the Empress of the Qing Dynasty. You are the only one who is the mother of the country."

"Yes, what I'm worried about is not myself, but those young and beautiful people who will die because of this. Alas, what a pity..." The queen's eyes were full of resentment, as if she had really seen the future of those people.

Concubine Qi was so angry when she heard these words that her face was puffed up and her chest could not control ups and downs. "Zhen Huan, I won't let her succeed. Why can she always be ahead of me in everything? I must let her know who is the best one between me and her!"

The Queen pretended to be puzzled, "Lady Qi, what do you mean by this?"

Concubine Qi seemed to have regained some consciousness. "It's nothing. I can't just sit there and wait for death any longer!"

"Although I don't understand what you mean, I want to remind you that if you are soft-hearted and soft-handed, you won't accomplish anything great. If you don't want to be trampled underfoot by others, you must cut the grass and root it out to prevent future troubles."

Concubine Qi's eyes rolled around as she pondered over the Queen's words. After a long while, she stood up and saluted. "I understand what Your Majesty meant. Your Majesty is busy with her affairs, so I will not disturb you any more. I am leaving now!"

After the people left, Jianqiu smiled cunningly, "Noble Lady Qi doesn't look smart, why did Your Majesty bother to give her some advice?"

The Queen chuckled, "Yes, even you can see that she is not smart. Although she is stupid, she is really beautiful. I need someone like her to share the favor of those who are spoiled and arrogant, but I don't need her to have too many thoughts, otherwise it will be difficult to control her. Do you understand?"

After the queen finished speaking, she looked at Jianqiu meaningfully. Jianqiu pondered for a moment and roughly understood.

Midsummer is coming to an end, and the Queen Mother's health has finally recovered. Although she is a little weak now, she is not enough to make people worry all day long.

The emperor plans to return to the palace in a few days. In the past two days, each palace has been packing its bags.

Zhen Huan, Mei Zhuang and Ling Rong were sitting on a mat in the Bitong Academy, embroidering together.

Mei Zhuang looked at Ling Rong's belly with a kind face, with a hint of hope in her eyes, "It's almost eight months now. The baby in your belly will be born before winter comes. Then you can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

"Yes, I always saw my aunts getting pregnant, but I never noticed how hard it is for women to be pregnant. I hope the baby will come out soon, so I don't have to drag this big belly around with me and can't go anywhere or do anything."

Zhen Huan put down the pillow in her hand and said with a smile: "Don't do that. I haven't even finished embroidering a pillow yet. It's better to come out on time, otherwise he will despise me as a concubine and say that I am not good enough."

"You, you talk as if the child can't sleep without your pillow." Mei Zhuang deliberately teased her.

Unexpectedly, Zhen Huan did not admit defeat and gently patted Mei Jie on the back, "How dare you say that to me? Aren't some people also anxious to make a winter coat for the baby in Lingrong's belly? I just want you to give birth to your own child!"

"Ugh... ugh..."

Zhen Huan hurriedly stood up and handed her a cup of warm tea, and said nervously: "Sister Mei, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell? Liu Zhu, go and get Doctor Wen."

"I feel a little sick. I have not been able to enjoy my food these past few days."

Lingrong observed Sister Mei carefully and felt that they were somewhat similar.

Huanbi, standing aside, suddenly said, "Could it be that Concubine Hui is pregnant?"

Mei Zhuang blushed and stammered when she heard this.

"Sister, is what Huanbi said true? Do you really have a child?"

Mei Zhuang pursed her lips and said weakly: "I'm not sure..."

"It must be possible, sister, that's great!" Zhen Huan covered her lips after saying this, and she looked happier than when she found out she was pregnant.

After a while, Doctor Wen came over. After checking Mei Zhuang's pulse, he looked at each other, lowered his head and said, "Congratulations, Lady Hui. You are already more than twenty days pregnant."

Zhen Huan's eyes tightened, and the corners of her mouth raised high, "Really?"

Doctor Wen replied, "It's absolutely true!"

"Quick, Huanbi, go get Sister Mei a cushion like the one Lingrong has. Liuzhu, go change the tea to something that pregnant women can drink. Xiaoyunzi, go tell the emperor the good news!"

After Zhen Huan finished speaking, she walked around the round table happily.

Mei Zhuang was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth, but she said: "Look at Huan'er, it's not like she hasn't been pregnant before, but she still behaves like this when faced with this situation."

Wen Shichu raised his head slightly to meet her smiling face, "Empress Wanpin is happy for Concubine Hui."

"Yes, sister, we are all happy that you have a child."

The Queen was discussing the matter of returning to the palace with the Emperor in the Qinzheng Palace. When she heard that Concubine Hui was pregnant, her pupils suddenly widened, as if she couldn't believe it. "Are you telling the truth?"

Before Xiao Yunzi could speak, the emperor happily took the queen's hand and said, "I'm sure Doctor Wen's medical skills will not be wrong."

The Queen was a little embarrassed, and she put her other hand on him, explaining, "I am just still frightened by what happened to Concubine Hui last time, and I am worried that someone has bad intentions. Since Doctor Wen took the pulse himself, I think there will be nothing wrong."