In the Cining Palace, the empress dowager received the news that the emperor was coming and immediately dressed Qingying up.

As soon as Yinzhen arrived outside the palace, he saw a young girl in pink waiting at the door, with a young face and a smile on her face, looking forward to seeing him.

"I, Qingying, pay my respects to the emperor. May the emperor live long and healthy!" She bowed with a radiant figure and a respectful attitude.

"Get up! You've learned the rules well." Yinzhen smiled and walked in.

Qingying followed closely behind him. When she saw the emperor paying his respects to the empress dowager, she went to the small kitchen alone, brewed tea herself, and brought it to the emperor.

Although she didn't know why, the Queen Mother specifically instructed her to do so. It wouldn't harm her anyway.

"This is Qingying. She is very well-behaved and sensible. She has been with me for the past two days and I feel much better." The Queen Mother's smile deepened as she praised Qingying.

Yinzhen could only smile apologetically and didn't think much about it, just thinking that the empress dowager was indeed in a good mood.

Until the meal, the Queen Mother did not mention the affairs of the Nian family, but just let Qingying serve by the side.

Even after Yinzhen left, he didn't mention it and asked Qingying to send him away properly.

After Yinzhen left, the empress dowager sent Qingying out as well. Her face, which had just been full of kindness, was now completely gloomy.

The Queen Mother sat still, her eyes looking out the window: "Zhuxi, have you arranged everything?"

Zhuxi sent everyone out of the room: "My Lady, I have arranged everything, but..."

The Queen Mother frowned slightly, her displeasure showing: "What?"

Zhuxi: "Your Majesty, many of our people have been sent out of the palace. I'm afraid it won't be safe."

The Queen Mother shook her head. "That's all right. Noble Lady Fucha has only been in the palace for a short time and is a simple-minded person. Furthermore, she's been working so hard lately that a miscarriage is inevitable. I'm sure she won't be suspicious."

That was also her grandson. She wouldn't want to do it unless she had to.

The Fucha family is really huge and holds a high position in the court. If they give birth to a prince, many old families will probably join them. Once they take sides, it will be difficult for others to compete.

She didn't have this idea originally, but after seeing Qingying, this idea began to grow in her mind.

Although Qingying is a little small, she is pretty. Once she grows up, the emperor will definitely like her.

It's only a few years away from adulthood. By then, when she gives birth to a prince, she can also protect the family.

Her old bones can still hold on for a few more years. During these years, she will keep Qingying by her side, train her well, and clear away obstacles for her.

This way, even if she dies, I can rest in peace.

As for the Sixth Prince, he is young and not a threat yet. We can take our time to make arrangements, and there will always be a time when Concubine Ning will relax.

The empress dowager had Qingying's company and did not ask concubines to take care of her. She gradually calmed down.

Feeling relieved, Yinzhen punished several insignificant younger members of the Nian family as a lesson to them.

At the same time, Qingying's father was promoted as a sign of appeasement.

Everyone thought that the matter was over, but unexpectedly, within two days, news came out that Noble Lady Fucha had a miscarriage.

In Qixiang Palace, Shen Meizhuang, who also received the news, sat in front of the window, looking at the snow outside, with a heavy heart.

In the end, the Queen Mother followed the Queen's path and took action against the pregnant concubine.

I thought Qingying was young, so the empress dowager would at least wait until Qingying was pregnant or served the emperor in bed before taking action, and she could have a few years of peace.

It was so fast, so fast that it caught people off guard. The knife was always hanging over their heads, making it impossible to sleep.

Shen Meizhuang regained her composure and sighed. Fighting, fighting, all she does is fight. Can't she just have a few years of peace?

Wouldn't the family be fine without the fighting? If you insist on making trouble, it will be fine once the trouble stops.

"Xiao Fuzi, go and investigate thoroughly to find out who in the palace was involved. Tell Noble Lady Fucha everything that happened, word for word, and let her make her own decision."

"Cai Xing, Cai Yue, come with me to Yikun Palace."

Walking into the Yiku Palace, one could no longer smell the familiar fragrance of joy, but instead a choking medicinal aroma that made it difficult to breathe.

None of the servants in Yikun Palace dared to smile. They were all cautious and silent, for fear that they would be used as a punching bag by Concubine Hua if they were not careful.

There were some people who came these days, but after being beaten and punished, the Imperial Household Department would ask them to replace them with new ones. The palace ladies didn't dare to complain, and neither did the Imperial Household Department.

Because all of this was known to the emperor, he felt guilty towards Nian Shilan and agreed to all her unreasonable requests.

Even if the emperor was angry, he endured it. No matter how excessive the Nian family's actions were, he would think it over again and again. In the end, he only punished some insignificant family members.

When I walked into the hall, I saw Nian Shilan leaning on the couch. The torture over the past few days had not only made her much thinner and more haggard, but she had also lost all her energy and spirit.

Sitting down in front of Nian Shilan, she saw that she was still silent, just staring out the window. To lighten the mood, Shen Meizhuang deliberately jokingly asked, "What's wrong with the Empress? Are you waiting for the Emperor?"

This sentence finally brought Nian Shilan back to her senses. It was as if it touched her sore spot. Nian Shilan glared at Shen Meizhuang fiercely.

Shen Meizhuang chuckled twice: "How have you been feeling these past two days?"

Nian Shilan finally withdrew her thoughts from the window, looked at Shen Meizhuang, then looked behind her, and said with some disappointment: "Why didn't you bring the Sixth Prince here today?

I think he's closer to me than you, my mother, so I might as well just move him to Yikun Palace and raise him there."

This time it was Shen Meizhuang's turn to be speechless.

Shen Meizhuang chuckled wickedly: "Unfortunately, the Sixth Prince was asleep when I arrived. I'll bring him here next time."

Nian Shilan sighed: "Then why don't you wait until he wakes up?"

Shen Meizhuang: “…”

Seeing that Shen Meizhuang was choked by her words, she couldn't help but change the subject and said, "You look serious today. What's the matter with you coming to this palace? Tell me."

Shen Meizhuang lowered her head and smiled lightly, revealing a gentle expression. She didn't expect that being sick would make her mind much clearer.

Then, Shen Meizhuang looked at Songzhi. Songzhi knew that she had something to discuss with her, so she happily sent all the servants out of the room.

Shen Meizhuang: "Have you received any news about Noble Lady Fucha's miscarriage?"

Hearing this, Nian Shilan knew there must be something else behind the miscarriage. She shook her head and said, "I received the news of the miscarriage, but I didn't pay much attention to other news and didn't really want to pay attention to it."

Shen Meizhuang did not beat around the bush and told the story of how the Empress Dowager was plotting to cause Noble Lady Fucha to have a miscarriage.

However, Nian Shilan looked indifferent and unconcerned: "This is your business and has nothing to do with me. Why are you telling me this?"

Shen Meizhuang nodded: "Indeed, it has nothing to do with the Empress. I came here today to persuade General Nian to retire."

"What? Tell me again, what do you want to persuade me?"

Shen Meizhuang's expression was serious as she spoke word by word, "I advise General Nian to retire!"

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