The queen has four sons and six daughters, and she can call the wind and rain

"I will fine you three months' salary and compensate you all to Ming Guiren."

"Also, how about you copy the Peace Sutra ten times to pray for the baby in Ming Guiren's belly?"

Qi Yejing had said so much, so Concubine Zhou naturally couldn't say anything more and could only nod obediently.

"Your Majesty's order is obeyed."

Although Concubine Zhou has a domineering personality, there is a reason for this. She has been with Qi Yejing for so many years, and they have experienced a lot together. She also gave birth to a smart eldest son for Qi Yejing. Even for the sake of the child, he cannot be too harsh.

But Yun Zhining was also innocent. She would rather take the risk of offending Concubine Zhou than let her be in any danger. However, Concubine Zhou refused to appreciate it. Not only did she let the people from the imperial kitchen and the Palace Department withhold her food and allowance, she also let Zhang Liangdi come to find fault with her. She even almost lost the baby in her belly. She had to let out this anger, otherwise she would be angry to death.

So Zhang Liangdi became a scapegoat. Not only was she fined one year's monthly salary, but she was also demoted to a lower rank, becoming Concubine Zhang.

Yun Zhining was promoted to Xiaoyi by successfully becoming pregnant with Qi Yejing's first child after he ascended the throne.

The next time they met, it was Concubine Zhang who bowed and greeted her.

Everyone in Furong Pavilion was very happy.

"Congratulations, Xiaoyi. Congratulations, Xiaoyi."

"Congratulations everyone."

Yun Zhining touched her belly and sighed softly.

"Logically, I should give you some reward money, but I'm short of money right now, so I'll give it to you later."

Mrs. Lin covered her mouth and smiled.

"This is the emperor's fault. Sister Ming is pregnant now, but you didn't give you any rewards, which made it impossible for you to reward the people below. If this gets to the ears of the two queen dowagers, you will definitely be ridiculed by them."

"Mrs. Lin reminded me, Dong Ling, you should take people back to get some gold and silver immediately. Also, inform the six palaces about this matter, let everyone know that Concubine Ming is pregnant and has been promoted to Xiaoyi. In the future, everyone will know what to do when they see her and greet her."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After watching Dong Ling leave, Yun Zhining was just about to speak when she heard her stomach growl.

Her face turned red instantly.

"Your Majesty, I didn't do it on purpose. I just haven't had a full meal for a while, so this happened. If I had eaten enough, this wouldn't have happened."

Of course Qi Yejing wouldn't blame her.

Not only did he not blame her, he felt very distressed. He immediately ordered someone to serve food to the imperial kitchen, and at the same time gave the people there a good scolding. Those who deserved to be beaten were beaten, those who deserved to be punished were punished, those who should be sent back to the Palace for retraining were sent back to the Palace for retraining, and those who should be sent to the torture chamber were sent to the torture chamber. He took the opportunity to clean out a group of spies and bring peace and tranquility to the harem.

Furong Pavilion is quite far from the imperial kitchen, and it takes a long time to go back and forth, but Yun Zhining couldn't wait. Ever since her stomach made the first growling sound, it couldn't stop. Qi Yejing felt guilty at first, but after a while, he couldn't help laughing.

When he smiled, Yun Zhining became even more embarrassed.

She glared at Qi Yejing fiercely, but in his eyes she was a beauty with shyness and anger, which made her even more beautiful and more attractive.

Yun Zhining became even angrier.

Just when she was trying to find a way to turn the tables, a piece of jade pastry appeared next to her mouth.

She was stunned for a moment, then she realized that there was a little guy standing in front of her.

"Second Prince, what are you doing..."

"It's really uncomfortable to be hungry. I just happened to have a few cakes in my arms, so I'll give them to Madam Ming to fill her stomach. After Madam Ming eats the cakes, her stomach won't growl anymore."

For the first time in her life, someone other than her mother cared about whether she had eaten enough and whether she would be hungry. Yun Zhining's heart was shocked and tears fell instantly.

She had suffered a lot of grievances during this period. Concubine Zhou, together with the people from the Imperial Kitchen and the Palace Department, bullied her. The concubines in the harem spread all kinds of rumors. Qi Yejing not only refused to believe her, but also continued to indulge her even though she knew that Concubine Zhou had done such a thing to her, which made her bolder. He sent people to humiliate her and almost caused her to lose the baby in her belly.

If she continued like this, she could still hold on, but suddenly a little man came, saw that she was hungry, and gave her some food. The barrier in her heart instantly shattered into pieces, and she burst into tears.

The second prince was frightened and turned to look at his mother helplessly.

Mrs. Lin shook her head and sighed.

"Yu'er, don't be nervous. Empress Ming just cried for joy when she saw you giving her cakes. That's why she's like this. If you really care about her, comfort her and she will definitely stop crying."

"really?"

"Of course it's true. When has mother ever lied to you?"

The second prince thought about it carefully and it seemed so.

He handed the pastries to the palace maid beside him, then climbed onto Yun Zhining's bed using his hands and feet. He took out a handkerchief from his arms and gently wiped the tears from her face. He patted her back gently with his small hands and soothed her softly.

"Be good, Empress Ming, don't cry. If you are hungry in the future and the people in the imperial kitchen refuse to bring you food, just send someone to find me and I will give you my mother's share. She eats little anyway, so it's better to give it to you than to waste it."

Mrs. Lin: ...

You are truly a good son to your mother!

Mother asked you to appease Ming Xiaoyi, not to betray her!

Just wait and see how I’ll deal with you when I get back!

Yun Zhining was just emotional for a moment. Once she calmed down, she calmed down and her emotions stabilized.

She pinched the second prince's round face and said with a smile.

"Then it's a deal. From now on, if your mother has a bowl of meat, I will have a bowl of meat soup."

"How can you be full from drinking the broth? Don't worry, Madam Ming. My mother has a very small appetite and she definitely can't finish a bowl of meat. I can steal her meat for you to eat."

Mrs. Lin clenched her fist silently.

This bastard really deserves a beating!

"Thank you, Second Prince. You are such a good boy."

"really?"

The second prince's eyes lit up instantly when he heard the voice.

"This is the first time someone has said I'm a good kid."

"So who do people usually say is a good kid?"

"Brother the Great Emperor."

"Why do they say your eldest brother is a good boy, but not praise you?"

"Because my eldest brother is smart, capable, and learns things quickly, and he can answer every question asked by the tutor, and he is also very fluent when reciting his lessons to the emperor, just like a prince of a country. So everyone thinks that my eldest brother is a good child, and they say behind my back that I am a bad child who has no ambition."

"I am really sad. Even eating three bowls of rice can't suppress the sadness."