When An Lingrong and Hua Fei fell asleep, some places in the harem were still brightly lit.

Gyeongin Palace

As soon as Jianqiu entered the inner room, she knelt on the ground.

"This servant has failed to observe the situation. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

"Jianqiu, please get up. This isn't your fault. Who could have imagined that Concubine Qi would be so cruel as to lure bees into the banquet?"

The queen, whose forehead was swollen, personally helped the guilty man up.

"Let's proceed according to the plan. If Concubine Qi wakes up, bring her to see me immediately."

Even though Zhen Huan's dragon fetus is in danger, it's worth it for her to suffer some injuries.

Because Suiyuxuan was closer to Qin'an Palace, Shen Meizhuang and Fang Jiachunyi, who had a miscarriage, temporarily moved into the empty west wing palace.

Shen Meizhuang drank the pregnancy-preserving medicine in one gulp and hurried to the main room.

"Concubine, please see the emperor."

"You're having a miscarriage, so why are you here?"

The emperor questioned in a bad tone.

"I am worried about Lady Wan and want to come and keep her company."

"Then go in. If you feel unwell, go back and rest early."

The emperor was very upset. The imperial physician said that Concubine Wan was weak and it was only a matter of time before she lost the dragon fetus.

"Su Peisheng, keep an eye on Suiyuxuan."

After giving the order, he left Suiyuxuan without looking back.

No wonder that person said before he traveled that he had little luck with children.

The emperor sat in the Yangxin Palace in boredom until late at night. When the candlelight flickered, he spoke in a hoarse voice.

"Xia Qie, have you found anything?"

"Your Majesty, the sedan chair that Consort Wan rode was gifted by the Empress Dowager, but its previous owner was the one from the Yikun Palace."

The emperor clenched his fists at his sides and took a long time to relax.

"Have you figured out where the snakes and bees at the banquet came from?"

"Your Majesty, my men are currently tracking you down and will give you a reply before sunset."

His men found some information, but it still needs further verification.

He couldn't report something without solid evidence.

"I understand. Xia Qie, send some good men to protect Concubine Shu."

Xiao Xiazi tiptoed towards the palace door without even daring to breathe.

He waited for half a minute before asking in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, news has arrived from Suiyuxuan."

"Come in and answer the call."

"Your Majesty, Concubine Wan, Concubine Fang Jia, and Concubine He have all suffered miscarriages. Concubine Hui is in a coma."

"Let Su Peisheng send the people back to their respective palaces."

When An Lingrong woke up early, she heard the sad news that the three people had miscarried, and that the emperor had ordered her to stay in Yonghe Palace to take care of the baby.

According to Xiao Xia Zi, the Queen and Concubine Ke also had the same decree.

"Thank you, Eunuch Xia. Baoque, take Eunuch Xia for some soup."

In less than half a minute, An Lingrong knew the emperor's arrangements for Yonghe Palace.

Xiao Xia Zi specifically pointed out that the person sent by the emperor this time was someone from the dark.

In other words, these people are loyal to the emperor and asked her to be careful.

An Lingrong didn't feel much about this. If someone came, she would try to send them to Hongzhan.

These people are loyal to the emperor and will never harm the royal heir.

If Hongzhan is able to subdue them, it will be a great help in the future.

Xianfu Palace (Cunju Hall)

"My lord, it's time to take your medicine."

Caixing handed the warm bowl to Shen Meizhuang.

She drank it in one gulp without changing her expression.

"Cai Xing, has Huan'er woken up?"

"My lady, Wan Guiren treated you like that, why are you still thinking about her?"

Caixing felt sorry for the young lady.

Last night, the young lady endured the discomfort and went to visit Concubine Wan, but how did Concubine Wan repay the young lady?

Unable to accept that he had lost his child, he pushed the unprepared young lady to the ground.

"Cai Xing, I believe Huan'er didn't mean it."

Caiyue couldn't stand it anymore and was about to move the old lady out of the house.

When I raised my eyes, I saw Concubine Jing walking towards Cunju Hall.

"My lady, Concubine Jing is here to visit you."

As soon as Jingpin entered the room, she spoke worriedly.

"I didn't come to visit you last night because I was afraid of disturbing your rest."

"Noble Lady Hui, please listen to my advice. The Emperor will take care of Concubine Wan, so you should stay in Cunju Hall to protect your pregnancy."

Jingpin has always been cautious, how could she make such a mistake?

"Excuse me, Madam Jingpin, who is the Wanpin you are talking about?"

"The Emperor issued an imperial decree this morning from the Yangxin Palace. He was worried that Concubine Wan, who had lost her dragon fetus, would be heartbroken, so he promoted her to the rank of imperial concubine."

Shen Meizhuang was stunned for a moment. "That's good. Huan'er has the emperor's favor, and she will definitely get what she wants in the future."

After Concubine Jing came, Shen Meizhuang never mentioned Sui Yuxuan again.

Huanbi, who was also in Suiyuxuan, heard the news of her elder sister's promotion and drank three big bowls of sweet osmanthus honey.

Fang Jiachun of Zhongcui Palace seemed not to have heard of this and covered her face with a brocade quilt.

When Concubine Qi of Changchun Palace heard that Zhen Huan, Fang Jia, Chun Yi and Huan Bi had all lost their children, she felt that it did not meet her initial expectations.

Just as he was about to call someone to discuss how to deal with Concubine Shu, Jianqiu rushed in.

"Empress Qi, the Empress invites you to Jingren Palace."

"Aunt Jianqiu, I'm afraid my swollen face will hurt the Empress's eyes. Why don't you wait until I'm a little better before paying my respects?"

Concubine Qi was unsure what the Queen was going to do and politely declined.

"Please rest assured, Concubine Qi, I have brought you a veil hat."

As Jianqiu spoke, a palace maid came forward holding a tray.

The Queen came prepared!

Concubine Qi took the veil and put it on her head with trembling hands. Before leaving, she looked back at Changchun Palace reluctantly.

"I, my concubine, see you, the Queen."

"Sister Qi Fei, I thought I had treated you well, so why did you tamper with the banquet?"

"Your Majesty, I am wronged. Look at my face."

Concubine Qi pulled off her veil, revealing her face, which was as swollen as a pig's head.

"If it was me who did it, why would I not even let myself go?"

"Sister Qi Fei, you are confused."

"I, out of consideration for Third Prince, went to the Yangxin Palace to plead for you. I never expected that not only would you remain unrepentant, but you would even go further and attack the other sisters, even implicating the Empress Dowager."

"Empress, I am wronged. Please see clearly."

The queen clapped her hands, and a tightly bound palace maid was thrown to the ground.

Concubine Qi's eyes flashed. This palace maid had raised bees with her family before entering the palace, and she was the most crucial part of her plan.

"Your Majesty, I, your humble concubine..."

"Sister Qi Fei, please don't say anything for now. Let's talk about the bamboo snake under Hongshi's bed. I heard that there is a small white spot on the snake's head."

Hongshi is her life. Concubine Qi collapsed on the ground and closed her eyes in despair.

"Your Majesty, what do you need me to do?"

"Sister Qi Fei, I'm not asking you to do anything. I'm trying to point out a clear path for you. I'm urging you to surrender yourself for the night banquet."

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