All the concubines in the harem are time travelers

Bu Ji suddenly thought of——

That plate of fish cakes this morning.

The cat doesn't like her, it likes the remaining fish smell.

But since the Queen Mother was happy, she couldn't be so tactful as to disturb others' fun.

"I guess this cat and I are destined to be together."

Then the ladies stood up and bowed, but the Queen Mother looked lazy and listless.

She waved her hand, signaling the palace maids to bring hot tea.

"Today, I have taken the initiative to invite all the noble ladies to come here to thank the Buddha for his blessing. I hope the emperor will not mind."

Li Ji put down the teacup.

"Mother, I suddenly remembered something else..."

"It's a nice day today."

The Queen Mother interrupted him and looked at the noble ladies with shining eyes below.

"After you've had your tea, don't just sit here with me. Go out for a walk. It's a rare opportunity to visit the palace."

Bu Ji silently glanced at the sky outside.

The clouds are thick and everything looks grey, like a piece of silk that blocks out any light.

How can this be considered good weather?

But whatever the Queen Mother says is what it is.

This opportunity was rare, and many of the ladies were reluctant to leave. Bu Ji was just about to put the cat down and leave.

"Bushi."

The Queen Mother suddenly called her in a gentle tone.

"It's been raining recently, and Tuanzi hasn't been out to play for a while. You can take him out for a walk. He will want to come back on his own when he's had enough of walking. You don't have to stop him, just let him go."

Bu Ji could only agree.

As she left with the precious royal cat in her arms, the noble ladies also left in twos and threes.

The teapot on the table was still warm, and Xiu Yu quickly brewed a new pot.

Amid the hot mist, the Queen Mother's voice carried a hint of gossip.

"Ji'er, what do you think of Fuqiu?"

But Li Ji did not fall into the trap and remained stable.

"Fuqiu is naturally very good. When she marries into the Lin family, she will surely be a virtuous mistress."

"She tried to commit suicide in Baoyue Tower yesterday. Fortunately, the maidservant next to her found her in time."

The Queen Mother sighed softly.

"Ai Jia and Yong Ning just said a few words to her, but I didn't expect her to be so ignorant."

"Emperor, if you have time, you should meet this sister."

Li Ji just lowered his head and drank tea. He was not surprised by his own mother's series of behaviors that deceived him.

This was not the first or second time that Fuqiu had asked to see him.

He had nothing to say. The Lin family was a good home for Fuqiu.

Lin Chengrui is a nice person. Even if he has no feelings for her, he will treat her well.

But the Queen Mother's next words almost choked him.

"However, there are a number of virtuous and docile women growing up in the capital. You can take a look at them. If you like any of them, keep them in the palace and stay by my side."

"It doesn't matter if she is not given the title of consort. Who dares to comment on this, as someone from the royal family?"

Li Ji paused holding the cup and changed the subject.

"Your Majesty, your intentions are good. I will consider it."

"It's just that I've been worshipping Buddha for so long, I'm bound to be tired, I hope my mother can rest soon."

"I see someone who is good. She has the style of my past. She is the daughter of a wealthy businessman from Liuzhou. Her surname is Fu, her name is Wanyue, and her courtesy name is Long."

The Queen Mother spoke softly.

"The Fu family is kind and generous. When your father was alive, they built many schools."

The Fu family has only one daughter, Fu Wanyue, in this generation. They love her more than their own eyes. It is no exaggeration to say that she grew up being pampered.

Li Ji said.

"The former dynasty is busy with government affairs, so let's talk about the harem when I'm free."

"Which day are you not busy?"

Seeing that he was trying to avoid her again, the Queen Mother became serious.

"I have heard that the Queen's pregnancy is likely to be bad."

"You are the emperor. Your offspring is related to whether your position can be stable. It is of utmost importance."

"As the emperor, you acted on impulse and made the civil and military officials laugh at you for dismissing the harem. No matter how I advised you, you would not listen."

"But if Bu Shi fails to live up to expectations, like Concubine Li did back then, and you have no one in your harem and no heir, will those old guys from the previous dynasty be able to behave themselves?"

This time, the noble lady was urged to enter the palace.

...

With a "pop" sound, Li Ji sat on the chair and crushed the teacup with his big hands.

There was a hint of scarlet coldness in his eyes, and he looked at the empress dowager with his black eyes coldly and said.

"I will protect her and the child."

"What happened to Concubine Li will never happen again."

Bu Ji didn't walk far, he just walked around the pavilion twice.

It is a little chilly in early autumn, and the flying yellow leaves are blown into the lake by the wind, creating ripples on the clear water surface.

She stood there in a daze for a moment.

The cat in her arms suddenly meowed, kicked its hind legs and broke free from her embrace.

Even though the Queen Mother had said before that it would want to leave when it had had enough of the tour, Bu Ji still turned around and followed it for a few steps, but a figure came into his sight.

"Royal sister-in-law."

Princess Fuqiu is dressed particularly gorgeously today.

She was originally thin and young.

Now she is wearing a light red dress, which makes her waist look even more slender like a willow. Her eyes and eyebrows reveal a unique charm, which makes her look charming and attractive.

At this moment, his eyes were on her, looking her over from head to toe.

"Isn't this new dress of the Emperor's sister-in-law made of the new satin given by the Emperor?"

This is out of character, and I don't know what's going on. Bu Ji agreed calmly.

"If you like it, Princess, I happen to have another one. I will send it to Baoyue Tower later."

"The emperor's sister-in-law is very generous."

Princess Fuqiu's tone was sour.

"This satin is very valuable, and you just gave it away. You are so generous, why don't you give some to the emperor and others as well?"

Compared to those admiring women, Princess Fuqiu has the clearest goal.

She grew up in the palace and was accustomed to the fights between concubines, so she preferred to speak openly.

With her identity, there is nothing to hide.

When she spoke in a sarcastic tone, Bu Ji actually relaxed a little.

Princess Fuqiu is much more open-minded than Cui Lihua. If she likes someone, she likes him; if she doesn’t like someone, she doesn’t like him. Her affection for the emperor is truly touching.

I heard that he really tried to commit suicide yesterday.

Bu Ji saw the marks on her neck, smiled and said nothing.

As she was about to pass by her with her skirt lifted, she caught a glimpse of Princess Fuqiu's eyes out of the corner of her eye.

There was an extremely strange and sad look in her eyes.

Bu Ji's heart skipped a beat and he was about to move sideways.

Suddenly, the other person's body tilted, and his fingertips brushed her sleeve. From this angle, it was as if she was pushed out on purpose, and the whole person fell heavily into the water!

"careful!!"

Bu Ji's body reacted faster than his brain.

He grabbed her sleeve and threw her into the water.

Wow!

Water splashed, floating leaves scattered, and the frightened group of fat-headed koi fish fled in all directions.

The accident happened so suddenly that the ladies on the shore were unable to react for a while.

It was not until the palace maid who was waiting not far away screamed and ran forward shouting for help.

Everyone hurriedly ordered their palace servants to help salvage the body.

"Save the Queen first! Save the Queen first!!"

The water temperature in late autumn is icy cold. After soaking through clothes, it becomes heavy and hangs on the body like a yoke.

Bu Ji floated up and down in the water without any order, but she remained rational despite her embarrassment. The water was not deep, but her body was too heavy to swim.