Quick Wear: The Concubine is Seductive and Seduces the Mistress

"The Empress Dowager."

The concubines had all left, but Liu Fuyin, who was left behind, was noticeably reserved. She bowed and then lowered her head without uttering a word.

The Empress Dowager frowned as she looked at it.

Can such cowardice really protect a child?

It's unclear what the emperor likes about this woman, but he even went to the trouble of arranging an identity for her. When the Empress Dowager first heard about it, she thought the emperor was confused, but now, well, she's pregnant with her grandson...

After a moment's consideration, the Empress Dowager said directly, "Consort Lin... I have already heard from the Emperor that you are new to the palace and there are bound to be some shortcomings. Granny Qin is also an old servant in this palace. Let her take care of you until the child is safely delivered."

Liu Fuyin guessed that the Empress Dowager kept her around probably because of the child, but when she actually heard it, she was still a little surprised. She was stunned for a moment before belatedly thanking the Empress Dowager, looking like she was letting the Empress Dowager do whatever she wanted.

The Empress Dowager shook her head again, silently repeating in her heart several times that although Lin was timid, she was carrying her grandson, and she should be more tolerant.

"In this palace, if you encounter anything you don't understand, just ask Granny Qin. She's been in the palace for decades. Also, you—"

"Too thin." After staring at Liu Fuyin for a while, the Empress Dowager said disapprovingly, "I know that you young ladies love to eat little, but now that you have children, you should eat more to nourish your bodies."

Liu Fuyin was truly shocked. Was she thin?

How could someone who's constantly criticized and called fat by Princess Mingyi be told she's thin?

Liu Fuyin's expression changed repeatedly, just like those girls who were spoiled by their families and didn't know how to hide their emotions.

"you……"

Before the Empress Dowager could say anything more, a palace maid who was guarding outside suddenly came in and said that His Majesty had arrived, followed by the Emperor's figure.

"Your Majesty, I have come to pay my respects. Do you have something important to discuss with Consort Lin?"

As soon as Yuwen Che arrived, Liu Fuyin's tense thoughts seemed to relax instantly, and even her movements when bowing to him became much lighter.

The Empress Dowager remained silent, her gaze shifting back and forth between the two.

These words didn't sound like a greeting to her, especially since the emperor looked at Consort Lin with concern as soon as he arrived, and the two of them were truly gazing at each other with affection, making her seem like a villain.

Yuwen Che rushed over when he heard that the Empress Dowager had left Consort Lin alone, fearing that Ayin would be targeted, since the Empress Dowager had disapproved of Ayin's identity from the beginning.

Before the Empress Dowager could speak, Yuwen Che said directly, "Mother, Consort Lin is frail and cannot withstand hardship. If there is nothing urgent, I will take her back to rest."

The Empress Dowager laughed. "Emperor, I'm only concerned about Consort Lin. The way you're avoiding me makes me seem like some kind of monster."

No matter how much she disliked the woman's background, she was carrying the imperial heir, so why would she make things difficult for her?

Yuwen Che chuckled and touched his nose, about to say something to tease him, when he felt his clothes being tugged and a woman's voice, neither too loud nor too soft, came from behind him:

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is a very kind person. She was worried that I might not be able to adapt, so she assigned Granny Qin to take care of me!"

"Alright, I'm getting old, I shouldn't be meddling in your harem affairs anymore. All of you, leave." The Empress Dowager said, glancing at Liu Fuyin again. She was a bit timid, but not so stupid as to not be able to tell right from wrong.

Yuwen Che smiled and said a few more kind words to please his mother before leaving with Liu Fuyin.

"Didn't I exempt you from paying your respects so you could take good care of yourself before the baby is born?" He wasn't questioning her; he just felt it was unnecessary. It wasn't that he was afraid his mother would harm her, but rather that he was worried some concubine might have bad intentions and try to hurt her.

"The Empress Dowager is my elder sister and the head of the harem. I must pay my respects to her." Liu Fuyin's eyelashes trembled slightly as she grasped his hand in a flattering manner. "Your Majesty, have I caused you any trouble?"

The woman didn't seem to be in a good mood; it was unclear whether she was frightened or something else.

"The palace is not like the outside world, you have to be careful in everything." Yuwen Che sighed and ruffled her hair again. "Be good."

Liu Fuyin nodded, clinging to his arm tightly, "Your Majesty, I will obey your will."

As the two walked, they spotted Consort Ling in the distance, and she immediately stepped forward to pay her respects.

"May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings." Consort Ling was originally going to return to the palace, but upon hearing that His Majesty had gone to visit the Empress Dowager, she turned back.

Her gaze fell on the two holding hands, and Consort Ling frowned slightly. She couldn't help but curse her in her heart as a vixen. She was seducing people in broad daylight. She wondered how His Majesty could be so captivated by her. He hadn't come to her palace for quite some time!