"It's okay, it's not that serious. I was just acting cute with my sister. I'm just a little tired. I'll be fine after a few days of rest!" Since the beginning of autumn, she could clearly feel much better. She was no longer as afraid of the cold as in previous years. "Look, I was exposed to the cold wind for half a day today, but I didn't catch a cold or have a fever. I'm fine, Su Ye, Cai Xing, you took good care of me."

Su Ye didn't want to cry in front of her two masters, so she said, "I'll go make the Eight Treasures Soup."

"It's so late. Are you hungry?" Shen Meizhuang asked gently.

"I wasn't hungry originally, but now that my sister asked me, I'm hungry!"

"Caiyue, go make two bowls of noodles."

"Sister, I'll stay here tonight!" There are bad guys in the Yanx Palace and she is scared!

"it is good!"

After taking the medicine, the two of them lay in bed. Shen Meizhuang was wearing her inner garments, which made her belly look even rounder. Seeing that she was having difficulty turning over, An Lingrong thought for a moment and said, "Sister, I'll make you a pregnancy pillow tomorrow. You might feel more comfortable using it."

"I've been feeling a little sore in my waist lately, and it's not comfortable sleeping!" Shen Meizhuang reached out and pressed her waist.

An Lingrong aimed at the spot where she pressed and gently massaged her to promote blood circulation.

After pressing for a while, Shen Meizhuang felt much more comfortable. She pulled An Lingrong to lie down beside her and asked, "Rong'er, I'm afraid Xia Dongchun won't let us go. Do we need to take precautions in advance?"

Speaking of Xia Dongchun, An Lingrong suddenly felt very aggrieved, tears welled up in her eyes, and she choked and said, "Sister, I never thought of hurting her! Last time, it was indeed my fault for speaking without restraint, but that was only because she provoked me first, I didn't do it on purpose!" As she spoke, she couldn't help crying, tears rolling down her cheeks, as if she wanted to pour out all the grievances in her heart.

"I know, I know. Since we entered the palace, everything we did was to protect ourselves. We never took the initiative to harm others. Don't cry." Shen Meizhuang looked at her with heartache and quickly wiped her tears.

It was not until then that Shen Meizhuang realized the reason why An Lingrong behaved abnormally today. She felt guilty towards Xia Dongchun!

After sobbing for a while, An Lingrong said, "Sister, if she doesn't do anything to hurt us in the future, then let her provoke us or ridicule us with words!"

Shen Meizhuang agreed gently, "Okay!"

Su Ye added some calming and soothing medicines into the Eight Treasures Soup, and soon, An Lingrong fell asleep!

Seeing that she was sleeping soundly, Shen Meizhuang got up and went to the side hall. Caiyue held her hand and said, "Young Master, you are truly a kind person."

"Alas, she has a pure heart, but Xia Dongchun may not do what she wants! Well, since Rong'er has this in mind, let's hold back for now. If she really does something to hurt Rong'er, Huan'er and I will not tolerate her. I will go to pay my respects to the Queen tomorrow, and I will meet this old friend first." She is pregnant now and doesn't care about the affairs of the harem, but if someone bullies Rong'er, she doesn't mind being a little arrogant by relying on her title of "Dragon Heir".

Early the next morning, Caiyue stopped Caixing, who was about to wake An Lingrong up, and said, "Yesterday, the Empress instructed that the young lady should sleep well. She will go to Jingren Palace to ask for leave for the young lady."

"it is good!"

After everything was packed, Shen Meizhuang took Caiyue to Jingren Palace.

Zhen Huan was also surprised to see Shen Meiyu. Before the two of them could speak, Jianqiu came out and invited the concubines into the hall.

"Greetings to Her Majesty the Queen, may Her Majesty be blessed with good health and good health."

Because Shen Meizhuang was pregnant, she only held Caiyue's hand and bent slightly.

"Princess Hui, please stop being so polite. You can get up too!" The Queen quickly ordered Jianqiu to help Shen Meizhuang.

The Queen glanced at Shen Meizhuang's bulging belly and asked with a smile, "Why is Concubine Hui here today?"

Shen Meizhuang replied, "It has been a long time since I last saw the Empress and all of you sisters. I have missed you terribly, and since the weather is so nice today, I came to pay my respects to the Empress and to talk to you sisters."

The Queen naturally saw through this lame excuse but didn't say it out loud. She certainly knew why Huipin came today.

"You are so thoughtful, Concubine Hui. The weather is getting colder now, so you must take care of yourself!"

"Thank you, Queen, for your concern!"

At this time, Jiang Fuhai entered the palace and reported, "Empress, Concubine Xia is here!"

"please!"

Xia Dongchun was wearing a light pink cheongsam embroidered with hundreds of butterflies and flowers in silver patterns, and a Ruyi-style double-breasted waistcoat. She had her hair in a simple bun and wore only a few milky white pearl necklaces, which set off the dark blue and shiny clouds. A slanted jade hairpin hung with a thin silver tassel.

The whole person looks elegant, graceful and charming.

Xia Dongchun knelt on the ground and respectfully performed the ceremony of three bows and nine kowtows, which was a grand ceremony that a concubine performed to the empress after her first sleepover.

The Queen accepted the gift and said kindly, "Stand up." Seeing her sit down, she continued, "You should have performed this ceremony a year ago, but good things always come with hardships. Now that you are favored by the Emperor, you should cherish your blessings!"

Xia Dongchun bowed again and said, "Thank you very much, Queen, for your teachings."

"Well, please sit down!" The Queen looked around and asked, "Why didn't Concubine Wen come today? I thought Concubine Wen and Concubine Xia were old friends, and now they live in the same palace together, she must be very happy!"

Shen Meizhuang stood up and replied, "Your Majesty, Sister Wen caught a cold yesterday and is feeling unwell. The imperial physician has advised that she needs to rest for a while."

The Queen nodded. "She is weak, and the weather is cold now, so let her take good care of herself. Huipin, you and Wen Changzai are like sisters, so please take good care of her!"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will take good care of Concubine Wen." Shen Meizhuang replied, then turned her eyes to Xia Dongchun. "Yonghe Palace and Yanxi Palace are only separated by a wall. I often visit Concubine Wen, so you should go visit more often. If Concubine Wen does anything wrong, you can tell me and I will scold her."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!" How could Xia Dongchun not hear the hidden meaning in her words? He was a little annoyed but didn't dare to say much.

Zhen Huan also spoke up, "I still have some supplements in my palace. I will personally deliver them to Sister Wen later, so that she can recover soon."

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