The enchanting beauty is pregnant, and the heirless male protagonist is overjoyed!

Prince Zhao's worries were not wrong.

Because after being satisfied, Xiao Ce'an liked Gu Yunyan more and felt more pity for Gu Yunyan's past.

He was now sitting on the dragon throne, looking at Earl Zhongyong with unfriendly eyes.

Earl Zhongyong was stiff all over and sweat was pouring down his face.

Sweat beads dripped into my eyes, causing them to hurt, but I didn't dare raise my hand to wipe them away.

He didn't even dare to breathe.

The gaze on his body frightened Uncle Zhongyong, and his face turned even paler.

"Lord Zhongyong, I heard that your son has become disabled, so he can no longer work for the court and hold an official position."

"Let him live peacefully at home in the future."

Boom.

Lord Zhongyong’s brain exploded.

He knew very well whether his own son was disabled or not, and as long as he took good care of his injury, it would not delay his work.

But now the emperor wants his son to live a peaceful life at home.

Will their Loyal and Brave Earl's Mansion be able to improve in the future? Will they still be rich and prosperous?

The answer is obvious, obviously not possible.

Xiao Ce'an frowned and said in a low voice, "Lord Zhongyong, why don't you thank me? Are you dissatisfied with me?"

Uncle Zhongyong came to his senses and fell to his knees with a plop.

He gritted his teeth and said, "I am not dissatisfied. I am just overjoyed. I thank the emperor for his grace."

Xiao Ce'an raised the corners of his lips slightly, revealing a faint smile.

..........

Today is the day to pay respects.

In the Mingyue Palace.

The Imperial Concubine was dressed in her best attire, sitting at the top, waiting for Gu Yunyan's arrival.

All the other concubines also arrived. After paying their respects, they did not leave but waited for Gu Yunyan in the palace.

I want to see what Gu Yunyan looks like.

But after waiting for half an hour, the time for paying respects was almost over.

Gu Yunyan still didn't come.

Hu Jieyu grumbled in dissatisfaction:

"Noble Consort Yuan is so arrogant. She relies on the emperor's favor and doesn't even take the Imperial Consort seriously."

"No matter how favored Concubine Yuan is, she cannot break the rules. How can she be late for the day of paying respects?"

"My Lady Imperial Concubine, don't you think so?"

Hu Jieyu was one of the favored concubines before.

Now that her favor has been snatched away by Gu Yunyan, she hates him to death.

She was not favored, and when she was favored, she offended some concubines.

Now he is often bullied, so in order to survive he takes refuge with the Imperial Concubine.

Saying bad things about Gu Yunyan at this time is just to please the Imperial Concubine.

After saying this, Concubine Hu gave a flattering smile and looked at the Imperial Noble Consort sitting above her.

The Imperial Concubine frowned slightly, then quickly relaxed her brows and lowered her eyes to hide her disgust.

If Hu Jieyu wasn't stupid enough and useful enough, she could have made plans for the future.

Why did she try to win over Concubine Hu?

The Imperial Concubine took a sip of tea, put down the teacup and said softly:

"Noble Concubine Yuan served in the emperor's bed for most of the night. She must be very tired. It is understandable that she is late."

That's what it says.

The Imperial Concubine clutched her handkerchief tightly in her sleeve, and the tense veins on her hands showed it all.

Her heart was not consistent with what she said.

Hu Jieyu's smile froze.

Why was the Imperial Concubine still speaking for Gu Yunyan? Refuting her?

Concubine Yi covered her mouth and chuckled, then looked at Concubine Hu's stiff face.

Then look at the Imperial Concubine trying to suppress her jealousy.

He said disdainfully: "You are really pretending. Jealousy is jealousy, but you have to pretend to be jealous."

One sentence mocked two people.

Concubine Hu blushed and held her breath, not daring to refute Concubine Yi, the Empress Dowager's niece.

The Imperial Concubine's expression turned slightly colder.

There was a gloom in his eyes, and he looked at Concubine Yi, his voice full of concern:

"Sister Yifei is ill and talking nonsense again."

The Imperial Concubine then sighed again:

"Sister Yi Fei, if it is destined for you, you will get it eventually. If it is not destined for you, don't force it."

"You are not in good health, and I told you not to come and pay your respects. Why are you still trying to show off and come to my place?"

These words touched Concubine Yi's heart.

Concubine Yi's expression changed, a blush appeared on her pale face, and she looked a little angry.

When she was young, she watched the Imperial Noble Consort become pregnant and give birth to Princess Anle, and thought that she could also give birth to a child for the Emperor.

But I saw two more concubines in the harem successfully become pregnant.

There was no sign of pregnancy at all, and she was so anxious that she did something stupid.

I went to the folks and found a medicine called Tiger and Wolf for pregnancy maintenance.

She didn't get pregnant, but her body was damaged.

Many people in the harem said that she was crazy about wanting a child and now she was reaping the consequences.

Because of this.

The emperor, who disliked her in the first place, never visited her palace again.

The Imperial Concubine was implying that she had done such a shameful thing.

Concubine Hu's emotions were clearly visible on her face.

Now seeing that the Imperial Noble Concubine was more skilled and Concubine Yi was frustrated, she just laughed without any concealment.

The looks from the other concubines.

He kept switching back and forth between the Imperial Noble Consort and Concubine Yi.

I laughed secretly in my heart. The confrontation between the two concubines in the harem was really exciting.

They all just want to watch the fun and can't wait for them to start fighting.

The Imperial Noble Consort made a subtle remark to Concubine Yi.

Seeing that she was unhappy, the depression in my heart caused by Gu Yunyan actually dissipated a little.

But there was less than half a quarter of an hour left and the time for paying respects had passed.

Gu Yunyan had not come to pay her respects yet, and the depression that had dissipated in the Imperial Concubine's heart returned again.

A little palace maid walked in.

The Imperial Concubine sat up straighter, her eyes lit up for a moment, then quickly hid them again.

She thought to herself, was it Gu Yunyan who came to pay her respects?

"Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine, the chief steward Wei Yu from the Emperor's side requests to see you."

The Imperial Concubine's face stiffened, her waist softened, and she said stiffly, "Announce."

"I pay my respects to all the ladies, may you all be blessed with good health and happiness."

Manager Wei Yu walked in with a smile and bowed.

"rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Imperial Concubine."

The Imperial Concubine smiled and asked, "What does Chief Steward Wei Yu want to see me about? But is the Emperor coming?"

The other concubines' eyes lit up.

I couldn't help but feel excited, as the emperor hadn't come to the harem for several months.

It’s good that they can see the emperor now.

Maybe if I'm lucky I can sleep with him?

Catching a glimpse of everyone's expressions from the corner of his eye, Manager Wei Yu felt some sympathy in his heart.

The Emperor was coaxing Concubine Yuan to have her meal.

The Emperor is now very fond of Concubine Yuan and it is just the beginning of the novelty of the relationship. How could he possibly come to the Imperial Concubine's Mingyue Palace?

"Replying to the Imperial Concubine, the Emperor has given a verbal order."

The faces of all the concubines changed. It was obvious that they were disappointed with what Chief Steward Wei Yu said.

Chief Steward Wei Yu continued with no change in expression:

"Noble Concubine Yuan has just arrived at the palace. She is tired from serving the emperor and is feeling unwell. I grant her a special privilege. From now on, she does not need to pay respects to the Imperial Concubine."

"Appreciate this."

The Imperial Concubine could no longer maintain her smile, and gritted her teeth and said, "I accept your order."

The other concubines looked at the Imperial Concubine cautiously.

In fact, I was laughing at her in my heart.

Concubine Yi smiled directly, praising the Imperial Concubine in person, but in fact she was secretly mocking her:

"The Imperial Concubine is very smart. She guessed that Concubine Yuan was tired from serving the emperor."

"I don't know how many times Concubine Yuan asked for water that night. She was so tired that she can't pay her respects to the Imperial Concubine anymore."

The imperial concubine's expression became increasingly stiff.

Concubine Yi laughed heartily:

"Since we can't see Imperial Concubine Yuan, it's boring for all of us sisters to wait here. Imperial Concubine, I'm leaving now."

Concubine Yi didn't even bother to pay a perfunctory courtesy and just left with her people.

With Concubine Yi taking the lead, other concubines also began to pay their respects and leave one after another.

Hu Jieyu looked conflicted. Should she leave now?

Or not leave?

"Hu Jieyu, please stay and chat with me to relieve my boredom."

She didn't need to worry about it anymore, as the imperial concubine asked to keep her.