The Legend of Zhen Huan: Year after year, we share the spring breeze

Cao Qinmo, who was standing by, said with a smile, "I saw Sister Wan here from afar, so I hurried over!"

Zhen Huan showed eight teeth, her mouth stretched to half the width of her face. "I wonder what advice Sister Cao has for you?"

Cao Qinmo revealed a look of apology. "It was my fault last time. I heard that it caused a quarrel between the Emperor and my sister. I've always been stupid, so it was truly an unintentional mistake! After returning home, I couldn't eat or sleep well for several days. Now that I've seen you, I apologize to you first!"

After saying this, she bowed, and Zhen Huan quickly returned the greeting, continuing with a fake smile, "Sister Cao, that's not true. The word 'discord' is too strong. The emperor just asked a few more questions to me. It's not a big deal."

Concubine Qi stood aside and said sourly: "Isn't it a big deal to say a few more words to the emperor? Even if we want to say a few more words to the emperor, we have to be able to see the emperor in person!"

In response to her somewhat jealous words, Zhen Huan said, "You are joking, Concubine Qi. When you were chatting and laughing with the Emperor, I hadn't even met him yet!"

After hearing what Zhen Huan said, Concubine Qi couldn't help but recall the scene when she first entered the Prince's Mansion. At that time, she was young, simple and naive, and her feelings for her husband Yinzhen were passionate and pure. Yinzhen also liked her ignorant and simple look. The two of them had sat opposite each other, talking endlessly and laughing.

But those good days are gone after all!

Cao Qinmo smiled again and said, "Alright, alright. Although it's cool today, it's still a bit stuffy. Why don't you go to Shuimu Mingse and sit down? I've prepared a banquet to apologize to my sister! Look, I've even specially invited Concubine Xin and Concubine Qi to accompany us. Sister Wan, you must come and enjoy the banquet. Sister Wen, your banquet a few days ago really opened my eyes. I don't have your ingenuity, so I only prepared some wine and food. Please don't be disgusted! And Sister Shen, I heard that you play the piano very well. I wonder if we can enjoy it today?"

Cao Qinmo was very good at speaking, and her words were flawless, taking everyone present into consideration. Coupled with her seemingly sincere smile, it was impossible to refuse.

The three of them exchanged a quick glance, and Shen Meizhuang said, "Sister Cao is so kind, how dare I let you down? I'm sorry to bother you."

Cao Qinmo's residence, the Shuimu Mingse Hall, is located in the heart of the small garden cluster north of Houhu Lake, centered in the middle of the central waterway. Its main building, named Fengle Pavilion, faces the stream. Also known as the Fan Room, it emulates the water bamboo dwellings of Yangzhou. Water is introduced into the hall, imitating Western water techniques, using hydraulic power to propel fans, providing both cooling effects and the rustling sound of water.

Looking at the table full of greasy and meaty food, Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang and An Lingrong glanced at each other quickly without saying a word.

After the meal, the palace servants served each person a bowl of cooled plum soup.

Xin Baji started to baaji again: "Just now I had some meat, and now I have plum soup to relieve the greasiness. Your thoughtfulness is really rare."

As soon as Shen Meizhuang took a sip, she felt uncontrollably nauseous.

Cao Qinmo stood up quickly, "Hey, what happened to Concubine Shen?"

An Lingrong also stood up with everyone else and walked towards Shen Meiyu, thinking to herself: Here she comes.

As expected, after a heated discussion, everyone agreed that Shen Meizhuang might be pregnant, and Cao Qinmo quickly ordered someone to call the imperial physician.

"Remember to invite Imperial Physician Liu Bin."

Hearing this, Cao Qinmo showed a triumphant smile on his face.

After a while, the emperor and empress arrived one after another.

Yongzheng entered the palace in a cheerful mood, and everyone saluted respectfully. Seeing Shen Meizhuang trying to stand up to salute, Yongzheng quickly waved his hand for her to sit down.

The Queen looked sharply at the kneeling Imperial Physician Liu Bin and asked in a serious tone, "Imperial Physician, is Concubine Shen really pregnant?"

Liu Bin's forehead was covered in sweat, and he was filled with panic. He had been so flustered that he hadn't had the courage to take her pulse carefully. He only felt the pulse roughly, and thinking it was the result of the drug, he said according to the prearranged lines: "Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the young lady, the young lady is over a month pregnant!"

The smile on Yongzheng's face became even wider. This was his first child after he ascended the throne, a precious son.

The Queen had already taken the Emperor's hotel check-in records and started reading them. Shen Meizhuang's face flushed red.

He opened the record and handed it to the emperor, "Your Majesty, please see this."

Yongzheng took a look at it and said, "June 18th, Xianyue Pavilion, Concubine Shen in the emperor's chamber, from 11:00 to 11:00." "Not a bad day!"

The Queen also ordered Caiyue and Caixing to take good care of Shen Guiren and report on her diet and daily life every day. This move was appreciated by Yongzheng.

Shen Meizhuang took the opportunity to recommend Liu Bin to help her with her pregnancy, and Yongzheng naturally agreed.

"Your Majesty, this is my first pregnancy and I am very worried. Please allow me to temporarily relieve you of the power of assisting in the management of the six palaces." Shen Meizhuang took the opportunity to hand over the power in her hands.

Yongzheng looked at the empress, who revealed a hint of satisfaction: "Madam Shen's pregnancy is of paramount importance. She really shouldn't be burdened with any more trouble!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Queen!"

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is my duty!"

As a little unknown person, An Lingrong has been watching Cao Qinmo secretly.

The manipulator behind the scenes had been maintaining an elegant and proper smile the entire time. Only after the Emperor and Empress finished speaking did she assume the airs of a master, "I am so happy I am beside myself. The Emperor and Empress have been here for half an hour, and I haven't even offered them a cup of tea."

Yongzheng quickly asked Shen Meizhuang what she wanted to drink.

Shen Meizhuang asked for the plum soup that had just been spilled. Although Yongzheng was in joy at this time, he did not forget to order the palace servants to give Zhen Huan a bowl of sweeter plum soup.

The Queen looked at the attentive Cao Qinmo, and the smile on her face did not seem fake, but she felt something was wrong.

Shen Meizhuang has been favored by the emperor for nearly a year. She did not get pregnant when she was favored. Now she is increasingly busy studying the affairs of the six palaces. Why did she get pregnant when the emperor rarely summoned her?

Generally, when concubines in the harem are pregnant, it is diagnosed when they check their pulse, and then the pregnancy is reported to the emperor and empress. However, the emperor and empress were invited over before Liu Bin made a confirmed diagnosis. Isn't this a bit too impatient?

This matter was full of weirdness, so the queen decided to hold back and let the battle fly for a while.

Yongzheng personally sent Shen Meizhuang back to Xianyue Pavilion and gave her a lot of rewards before returning to Qinzheng Hall.