The emperor just doesn't treat everyone equally, and it's none of my business!

The chrysanthemum viewing banquet was held in the Hundred Flowers Garden of the Imperial Garden. Autumn is a good time to appreciate chrysanthemums, and the place is full of colorful flowers and the fragrance of flowers is everywhere.

There are many varieties of chrysanthemum, including black chrysanthemum, tribute chrysanthemum, Hangzhou chrysanthemum, Chuchrysanthemum, Haochrysanthemum, marigold, dahlia and so on.

Although some varieties of chrysanthemums are rare, Gu Shijin is standing in the Forbidden City, the most powerful place in the entire Great Xia Dynasty. Not to mention chrysanthemums, even stars would be found that people would find ways to get them as tribute.

There were no officials and wives of the previous dynasty present at today's chrysanthemum-viewing banquet, only concubines from the harem. When Concubine Lan went to ask for permission, she said that she wanted to get together with her sisters.

"Empress Defei is here, Empress Lan is here, Empress Rong is here."

"Greetings to Her Majesty the Defei, Her Majesty the Lanfei, and Her Majesty the Rongfei."

Although this banquet was hosted by Concubine Lan, Concubine De had the highest rank, so there were three people sitting on the upper seats, namely Concubine Lan, Concubine De, and Concubine Rong.

"Today, the Emperor and the Empress went to Tianshan to worship their ancestors, so I thought of holding a chrysanthemum-viewing banquet in the Imperial Garden and getting together with my sisters." Concubine Lan spoke first.

"This chrysanthemum wine was specially made by the imperial kitchen at my request. Sisters, you can have a taste."

The chrysanthemum wine was light in taste. Gu Shijin also took a sip and found it was indeed good.

In fact, Gu Shijin can drink a lot. In his previous life, in order to climb up the ladder, it was normal for him to drink a lot when talking to clients. I just don't know how much alcohol this body can drink. After traveling here for so long, Gu Shijin has only had a few drinks.

Gu Shijin's seat was at the very end, so she didn't attract much attention. She was happy to be free and just eat and drink.

Sitting opposite her was Concubine Liu. Perhaps she was afraid that there was something wrong with the food on the table, so she didn't eat anything. She just sat there upright, and Gu Shijin felt tired just looking at her.

In that case, what will happen if you don't come to the party? Now that you are pregnant, if you say you are not feeling well, Concubine Lan will not dare to force you to come.

Gu Shijin shook his head slightly. He really couldn't understand these people.

"Sister Jin."

Gu Shijin was not familiar with this voice. She turned around and saw that it was Concubine Ning calling her.

Gu Shijin had seen this person before. He was the only one among the three nobles he saw when he went to pay his respects to the queen for the first time who had never spoken. He was also the only noble with a title besides Gu Shijin.

"Sister Ning."

Concubine Ning is worthy of this title. Even when she sits there, she gives people a feeling of tranquility and peace.

Lady Ning smiled, pointed at the chrysanthemum wine on the table and whispered, "Sister Jin, this chrysanthemum wine should contain walnuts. It is not advisable to drink too much."

Walnuts? Why are there walnuts in wine?

Gu Shijin didn't understand why walnuts and chrysanthemum wine conflicted with each other, but he still obediently didn't touch them again.

"Thank you, Sister Ning, for the reminder."

At this time, Xingzhu bent down and whispered in Gu Shijin's ear: "My lady, Lady Ning is the granddaughter of the former head of the Imperial Hospital."

Gu Shijin nodded. Since she was the granddaughter of the former head of the Imperial Medical Bureau, she must know some medical skills.

There is no big problem in consuming chrysanthemum wine and walnuts together, but both are hot foods, and consuming too much may cause dry cough or nosebleed.

Lady Ning thought that this was probably not intentional, and maybe he just didn't know. After all, it was not a big problem, and who would do such a harmless thing?

She just saw Concubine Jin drinking chrysanthemum wine, so she reminded her out of kindness.

For today's chrysanthemum viewing banquet, Concubine Lan called a troupe of actors, and it was not a troupe from the palace, but a troupe from outside.

It is said that there was a play outside the palace recently that was very popular among the people, and when Concubine Lan found out about it, she invited people into the palace.

The other concubines watched with great interest, but Gu Shijin showed no interest at all.

This play mainly tells the story of a wealthy family where the mother arranged two marriages for her children, one as the principal wife and the other as the concubine.

The two of them got married on the same day. After that, there was no jealousy between them. Instead, they supported each other and assisted their husbands, which made outsiders very envious.

But the good times did not last long. Within two years, his wife died during childbirth, leaving behind a son to be raised by the concubine.

A year later, the husband promoted the concubine to be his principal wife and did not marry any other woman.

Gu Shijin didn't know who wrote this play, but the probability of this happening was too small, it could only be a beautiful fantasy.

But the concubines watching now were very moved, and several of them shed tears, including Liu Guiren who was sitting opposite Gu Shijin.

On the other hand, Lady Ning, who was sitting next to Gu Shijin, had a sullen expression on her face and seemed unaffected.

In fact, it is understandable. Which woman doesn’t want a husband who is devoted to her?

However, if you have such thoughts while in the harem, you are just courting death.

"This is the only kind of love in the world."

Gu Shijin heard someone sigh.

"Yes, my husband treats both of them very well."

Is that so? Gu Shijin thought, then does this husband like the principal wife or the concubine? Or maybe he doesn't like anyone, but just doesn't want to disobey his mother's words.

"Noble Lady Liu, why don't you eat? Are you not feeling well?" Concubine De's words broke the dull atmosphere at the banquet.

Upon hearing the voice, Concubine Liu stood up, bowed and said, "My lady, I have no appetite."

Concubine De frowned, a trace of worry appeared on her face: "Why do you have no appetite?"

"Is there anything you want to eat? I'll ask the imperial kitchen to make it for you."

"Thank you, my lady. I really can't eat any more."

Concubine Lan raised her eyes and glanced at Concubine Liu, saying, "Concubine Liu, you are pregnant with the emperor's child. How can you starve the heir if you have no appetite?"

"Is it because the things I prepared are not to Concubine Liu's liking?"

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty, I really have no appetite. The dishes Your Majesty prepared are exquisite and delicious, but I just didn't enjoy them."

"Okay, Concubine Lan. It's normal for Concubine Liu to have no appetite while she's pregnant." Concubine De said, looking at her maid, and said, "Go to the Imperial Hospital and ask an imperial physician to come and check on Concubine Liu."

When Defei said this, she did not give Concubine Liu any chance to refuse and directly ordered it to be done.

"Yes, ma'am."

No one dared to neglect Concubine Liu who was pregnant with the royal heir. When the imperial physician heard that Concubine Liu was unwell, he quickly rushed over.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Concubine Liu didn't dare to do anything more and could only stretch out her hand.

The imperial physician felt the patient's pulse for a while and frowned. Seeing the imperial physician's expression, the concubines at the scene had different expressions.

Some are worried, some are happy, and some are gloating.

"Imperial physician, how is it?" After seeing the imperial physician finish taking the pulse, Defei asked anxiously.

"Replying to Madam Defei, Concubine Liu's pulse is very strange. It is strong and vigorous, but it also shows signs of miscarriage..."

As soon as the words "miscarriage" were uttered, everyone fell silent.

Concubine De waved her hand and said, "Go, call all the doctors from the Imperial Hospital."

"Yes, ma'am."

Gu Shijin noticed that from beginning to end, Ning Guiren next to him did not make any movements, and even her expression did not change.