The queen is sober in the world, and she is winning every step of the palace fight.

It’s not easy to figure out who is behind this in a short time.

The virtuous concubine is suspected, the queen is suspected, the queen mother is suspected, and there are so many concubines in the palace who are jealous of their favor. Which one is not suspected?

Only by finding out the clues and evidence can we identify the person behind it.

Fei Wan and Zhi Shu agreed to a strategy of using calm to control movement and conducting secret investigations, and then returned as if nothing had happened to reunite with the palace maids.

Wu Xiangrong didn't understand what was going on. Watching from afar, she thought the two men didn't trust Doctor Zhao, so they asked someone else to verify his pulse.

He quickly asked, "Is your pulse good? Is the pregnancy safe? If there is any problem, it must be treated quickly!"

She had no doubt that this was a lie. It was because, logically speaking, how could the pregnancy pulse diagnosed by Imperial Physician Zhao in front of so many people in Changle Palace be fake?

She only suspected that Doctor Zhao was a regular for Concubine Xian, and might be hiding the truth, like claiming the pregnancy was stable when it was clearly not. Zhishu had just vomited so much that she was worried.

But then Zhishu smiled and said, "I just asked someone to check it again. The pulse is indeed stable. This baby is well conceived."

Wu Xiangrong immediately clasped her hands together, looking extremely happy, and said that she would go to the Guanyin Temple to burn incense and pray for blessings.

Fei Wan said, "Then please, sister, carry some incense for me. I also want to pray for sister Ying and the baby in her belly, but I've been feeling restless lately and can't go to the Buddha to pray, so I have to ask you to do it."

"No problem, leave it to me!"

Wu Xiangrong agreed immediately, said goodbye to the two of them happily, and said that he would go to Guanyin Hall after taking a shower and changing clothes.

Zhishu and Feiwan chatted for a while and then separated and went to their respective palaces.

The reason she kept it a secret from Wu Xiangrong for now was because Sister Wu's moods were so expressive that it was sometimes difficult to conceal the truth. And if Zhishu was being plotted against, it was most likely someone close to her, perhaps even hiding among the palace maids. If she said her pulse was stable in front of everyone, smiling and not betraying any disbelief, her plotters might drop their guard and think their scheme had succeeded.

This makes it easier to conduct secret investigations.

Once things become clear, it won’t be too late to discuss it with Wu Xiangrong.

When Fei Wan returned to Chunxi Palace, she found that Yu Sujin was still waiting there.

And when they met, he asked about Sakura's pregnancy and whether she was pregnant with a boy or a girl.

"I heard that Sister Ying is very close to you. I wanted to go there to congratulate you, but when I thought about my embarrassing status, I didn't dare to go..."

Yu Sujin pleaded with a shy face, but Fei Wan was too lazy to argue with her about the matter and just smiled casually.

"She just got pregnant, how can we know whether it's a boy or a girl? She's tired now and has gone back to rest. You don't need to go and congratulate her or disturb her. Let's talk about it when we meet later."

As he spoke, he began to look sleepy and yawned softly.

It means to drive away guests.

"Sister Ronghua..." Yu Sujin knew she should say goodbye, but she had been waiting for a long time and was unwilling to leave like this. She mustered up the courage to ask, "What should I do, sister? My father is very disapproving of me entering the palace. The carriage from the palace that went to pick me up was almost stopped by my father. He even wrote a memorial asking me to become a nun. What should I do..."

Fei Wan pushed the imperial gift of lychees toward her and said, "Try it."

"Sister, I have no appetite..."

"Really no appetite?"

Fei Wan looked at her quietly. "These Lingnan autumn lychees will be gone after this season. If you want to eat them, you'll have to wait until next spring or summer. But if you've passed away by then, you won't be able to eat them anymore."

Yu Sujin said tearfully, "I only ask sister to teach me how to deal with this."

"Eat a few lychees first."

"Yes."

Yu Sujin looked very reluctant, stretched out her slender jade fingers, peeled off a piece of white fruit flesh, put it in her mouth and took a bite.

There was a strange light in his eyes for a moment, but it was quickly suppressed.

After eating one carefully, he looked up at Fei Wan who just smiled, and then ate two more.

Fei Wan couldn't see that she really liked this thing.

Deliberately asked: "Is it delicious?"

Yu Sujin pursed her lips and said, "Thank you, Sister Zhao. The gift from the Emperor is indeed delicious."

Fei Wan said, "There are three small baskets in the palace. One was left in front of the emperor, one was given to me, and the other one is with someone. Guess who."

"At the Empress Dowager's place?"

"No, half of the basket was placed in Changle Palace. There are many people there today, so we can share it. The other half was given to the pregnant Consort Ying."

Yu Sujin was surprised.

The virtuous concubine and many other concubines together only got half a basket?

Not as good as a pregnant Sakura concubine.

And none of them can compare to Zhao Ronghua in front of them!

"Do you still need me to teach you what to do now?" Fei Wan asked.

Yu Sujin lowered her eyes and spoke in a whisper, "Sister, do you want me to concentrate on serving Your Majesty and stop being so nervous? With Your Majesty's favor, I don't have to worry about my father scolding me anymore?"

Okay, you pretended well.

It was obvious that she wanted to enter the palace, but she looked "forced" from beginning to end.

I tested her with lychees just now. She really liked eating them but she restrained herself and pretended that she was eating them just because she was told to.

Fei Wan was very satisfied.

In this palace, the better you pretend, the more opportunities you have.

Fei Wan chose her, so of course she hopes she will be useful.

He softened his tone and continued the show with her: "I'm glad you understand. Lord Yu is concerned about his family's reputation. After all, civil officials are different from nobles. His daughters are favored in the palace. He is afraid of being criticized by his colleagues, saying that he relied on nepotism to become an official instead of real talent.

But this is all about his own pride. You still have to consider your own life. Since you entered the palace for the sake of reputation and have truly become His Majesty's woman, you should put aside all your fanciful thoughts and do what you should do. Which is more important, your father's reputation or His Majesty's dignity? For the sake of your father's reputation, are you willing to humiliate His Majesty and become a monk as a palace concubine?"

Yu Sujin quickly shook her head: "I dare not!"

"Then ask yourself again, in your eyes, is His Majesty not handsome enough and not qualified to be your man?"

"Of course not..." Yu Sujin blushed.

Fei Wan smiled and said, "Then why are you still crying and hesitating? When I have the chance, I will definitely mention you to His Majesty. Don't offend me then."

"But, Sister Ronghua..."

"But what? Come, bring a plate of lychees back to Consort Yu! Sister Yu, go back and eat the lychees and think about it carefully."

Xiang Yi immediately stepped forward and filled a bowl with lychees, handing them to the maidservant beside Yu Sujin: "Miss Yu, please."

Yu Sujin took the litchi and was sent away reluctantly, but was actually very happy.

Xiang Yi sent her out and came back to ask in confusion, "My lady, she seems to really want to be a concubine. Why doesn't she just go and compete for your favor instead of asking you for advice?"

It was so awkward that Xiangyi couldn't understand it.

Fei Wan said, "She wasn't asking me for advice. She wanted me to help her resolve the issue of Lord Yu holding her back. Most importantly, she wanted me to help her gain favor."

"Forgive me for being blunt, but how can she be so arrogant?"

Xiao Hui also spoke up for the young lady: "Why are these people from the Yu family either trying to harm you or take advantage of you?"

Fei Wan smiled.

If you want to take advantage of her, you have to work for her.

Is there any good thing in the world that does not require sowing and reaping?

I heard that a lively and beautiful young maid came to the Empress' Fengyi Palace.

The virtuous concubine leaked this news because she wanted her to confront that girl, and she would reap the benefits.

After all, she was the noble lady of Ronghua and the head of Chunxi Palace. If she competed with a little girl with no status, if she won, it would be unfair and she would have to bear the stigma of bullying the newcomer. If she lost, she would become a stepping stone for others to step on her and get to the top.

Yu Sujin, who is good at pretending and anxious, offers herself to you, so why not use it?

Fei Wan didn't want to spend too much time on Yu Sujin, so she just talked about it for a few words and then let it go.

He summoned Dongbao and other confidants and told them in detail that there was something wrong with Zhishu's pregnancy. He asked them to investigate carefully and not miss any clues.

"This matter is dangerous. We must investigate secretly and not alert the enemy."

"Yes, my lady, the servants know!"

The moon sets and the sun rises, but there is still no clue about Zhishu's case. That afternoon, the Hu Ben army guards who went to Feiwan's adoptive parents' hometown to look for evidence returned.

"Congratulations, Miss Zhao! The witnesses we brought back to the capital have already spoken before the Emperor. Now that all the witnesses are in place, you must be the missing daughter of Minister Yu, a daughter of a wealthy family!"

The person who came to deliver the message was Cao Bin's adopted son Cui Liang.

The eunuch who has always been at odds with Xiao Linzi.

His face was now filled with a flattering smile, even more respectful than when Xiao Linzi fawned over Fei Wan. "My lady, will you please follow me to Chenqian Palace? His Majesty has also summoned Lord Yu to the palace."