The morning court ended quickly, and Qi Yejing was busy going back to comfort his little cotton-padded jacket. The court officials were not in a hurry and came out in groups.

"The eldest princess is really favored. As soon as the emperor came to court, he rushed to comfort her."

"Don't you even look at who gave birth to the eldest princess?"

"When Ming Guipin entered the palace, she was just a little concubine. Only three years later, she gave birth to three children and became a Guipin. You know, she is only eighteen years old this year. Even if she lives to be sixty-eight, she still has fifty years to live."

"Fifty years, even if it's just based on time, she can be ranked among the four main wives."

"If I'm lucky, I might even be able to take the remaining lady position."

If we go any higher, there is no way.

She can only ascend to the throne if Concubine Zhou or Concubine Qi is gone.

However, even if she is ranked among the four main wives, she will still be favored. If she does not make any big mistakes, she will surely live a peaceful life until old age.

As they were talking, someone's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Hey, isn't that Ming Guipin's father, Lord Yun? Should we invite him for a cup of tea and ask him to take care of us in the future?"

"No."

A colleague at the side hurriedly pulled him back and whispered.

"You have just been transferred to the capital, so you may not know that although he is Ming Guipin's biological father, he has a bad relationship with Ming Guipin."

"At the beginning, his legitimate daughter made a big mistake and was banished to the cold palace by the emperor. In order to save his legitimate daughter, he did not hesitate to ruin Ming Guipin's marriage and forcibly sent Ming Guipin to the harem, asking her to find a way to rescue his legitimate daughter."

"Ming Guipin finally rescued his legitimate daughter, but the legitimate daughter was jealous of Ming Guipin's favor and tried every means to murder Ming Guipin. Not only did he not stop the legitimate daughter, he also thought that Ming Guipin should give way to his legitimate daughter and help his legitimate daughter rise step by step."

"So, don't get close to him."

"Although the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs, there is no such thing as an impenetrable wall in this world. If someone accidentally lets slip something and Concubine Ming finds out and complains to the emperor, you'll be finished."

The man immediately covered his mouth and looked at his colleagues in horror.

“There is such a thing!”

"So you must listen to me, otherwise all your hard work over the years will be in vain in the end."

"Don't worry, I will listen to you."

"That's right."

After walking a few steps forward, the man suddenly remembered something.

"So according to what you said, Ming Guipin has no backer, so doesn't that mean she can't beat those people with prominent family backgrounds?"

"No, no, it's because Ming Guipin has no backers and has a bad relationship with her biological father, so Ming Guipin is so devoted to the emperor and puts the emperor's interests first. In this way, the emperor will trust Ming Guipin more and love her more."

"Is there a more powerful backer in the world than the emperor?"

The man suddenly realized.

"Don't underestimate Ming Guipin. With time, she might be able to climb to a higher position."

"Shh, keep your voice down. Some things are better known than spoken."

Although he felt so too.

In Qingning Palace, little Grape was always very well-behaved. She was willing to hug anyone who had a good relationship with Yun Zhining. But today, perhaps she was frightened by Qi Yejing's bloody face, and she couldn't be coaxed no matter what she did.

Yun Zhining was feeling extremely anxious, when she suddenly remembered that there was a rattle in her backpack. She quickly picked it up and shook it, and soon, Little Grape stopped crying.

Yun Zhining could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Zhou Baozhu quickly poured her a glass of water.

"It's really scary when a child cries."

"Fortunately, I don't have children, otherwise I would really collapse."

"puff!"

Yun Zhining spat out a mouthful of water and almost choked to death.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

"If you, who have never served in bed before, have a child, wouldn't that be a problem?"

Zhou Baozhu chuckled.

"But, Baozhu, have you really never thought about sleeping with me?"

"I can help you if you want."

"Don't!"

Zhou Baozhu quickly waved her hands and said with a look of horror.

"Sister, I don't want to sleep with you. Please don't bring me and the emperor together."

"why?"

Zhou Baozhu looked around and saw that there was no one around, then she leaned over and whispered in her ear.

"My father and the emperor have an agreement that if I haven't slept with the emperor by the time I'm twenty, I'll be sent out of the palace and allowed to get married on my own."

"I'm already seventeen years old. I'll be free in three years. Please don't harm me!"

Seeing that she could leave the palace and regain her freedom, Yun Zhining was happy for her.

"Don't worry, since you have already made arrangements, I will naturally not disrupt them."

"Take good care of yourself when you get out. Tell me in time if you encounter any difficulties. Even if I can't help you solve it, I will find a way to let the emperor help you."

Zhou Baozhu smiled so much that her eyes narrowed.

"Sister Yun, you are my biological sister. Meeting you is the happiest thing in my life."

"Don't worry. Even if I leave the palace, I will ask someone to send you money every now and then. I will never let you and Little Grape and the others lack money."

Yun Zhining smiled.

"Then I would like to thank you on behalf of Little Grape and the others."

"You are one of our own, so you don't have to be polite."

"Aning, is Little Grape still crying?"

Before he finished speaking, a voice came from outside the door. The two of them quickly stood up and saluted Qi Yejing.

Qi Yejing raised his hand slightly.

"Get up and sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Qi Yejing sat down and waved to Xiao Putao, who immediately went over.

"Daddy, does it hurt?"

Qi Yejing was stunned.

"Little Grape, what did you call me just now?"

"Daddy, I heard from the palace maids that people in the folks call their fathers "daddy". Although I was born in the palace, my father is also my daddy. Am I calling him that wrong?"

"Of course not."

Qi Yejing bent down and held Little Grape on his knees, pinched her little face, and said with a smile.

"Daddy, I just never heard anyone call me like that."

Little Grape blinked.

"Hasn't the eldest brother and the second brother called you that?"

Qi Yejing shook his head.

"When your eldest brother and second brother were born, Daddy was in a very busy period and had no time and energy to care for them, so his relationship with them was not that good."

"When Daddy is not so busy anymore, your elder brother and second brother will have grown up and are familiar with the title of Father, so there is no way to change it."

"Ah, the eldest and second brothers are so pitiful, but..."

Little Grape chuckled.

"In this way, you are my father alone."

"Okay, okay, from now on, only our little grape can call me daddy, and everyone else can only call me father, including little strawberry and little grapefruit."

"Yeah, I love daddy the most."

Yun Zhining glared at the little girl who was too proud of herself, then her eyes fell on Qi Yejing and she said speechlessly.

"Your Majesty, you are spoiling her too much."

"What, are you jealous?"

"Am I such a person?"

"It's okay if it's not."

"Little Grape is my eldest princess and my most beloved daughter. What's wrong with me doting on her more?"

"Nothing, as long as you are happy."

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