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

“Live as if you were going to die tomorrow.”

Gu Shuer’s words made Fei Wan stunned.

After savoring these words, Fei Wan raised an eyebrow and looked at her, "Is this why you've been getting happier and braver lately, almost to the point of being reckless?"

Gu Shuer looked at Fei Wan quietly.

Fei Wan said, "That's a good thing. It lets you live happily, but it doesn't mean you secretly wish for death. You're going against it."

It was Gu Shuer's turn to be stunned.

Fei Wan pulled her to sit down and said softly, "Don't think about anything about death for now. Just focus on the enjoyment in front of you and savor every moment with your child, okay?"

Gu Shuer was silent.

Fei Wan said, "I'm letting you live out of selfish reasons—I need your blueprints. Lord Lu will be leaving soon. Within ten days, do as many blueprints as you can. Once he leaves the capital, I'm afraid you won't be able to work together on the improvements with his officials."

"Think about it carefully." Fei Wan touched Gu Shuer's head.

Gu Shuer had a little insomnia that night.

Half of them were hungry because they didn’t have any midnight snacks.

The other half was pondering Fei Wan’s words.

Imperial Noble Consort Zhao is truly a profit-oriented person!

But he is a very warm-hearted guy!

After a night of confused thoughts, early the next morning, Gu Shuer ran into Fei Wan's dormitory barefoot and with a messy hair.

"I'm convinced by you!"

After saying this without thinking, she turned around and went back to her room to catch up on her sleep.

She decided to listen to Fei Wan for the time being, stop thinking about death, and focus on drawing the drawings at hand - after all, in the original world, she, a poor student, would not have the opportunity to participate in actual projects. Even if she drew the drawings well, no one would recognize her if her grades in all subjects were a mess.

Ha ha.

Before she fell into a drowsy sleep, she laughed at herself.

What excuse could I find? I was just afraid of death. I was unhappy when I was alive, and I was unwilling to die. I was so entangled.

Yu Feiwan, this shrewd man, gave her a gentle push when she was wavering in her heart, forcing her to walk on this path firmly.

snort!

When she woke up, she decided to have a big meal and eat up all the best ingredients in Chunxi Palace to take revenge on Consort Zhao, who was good at taking advantage of people's hearts.

"Your Majesty, what is happening to Concubine Ling...?"

Xiangyi, who was helping Feiwan to wash and dress, was very puzzled by Gu Shuer's sudden coming and going.

Fei Wan yawned and sighed, "She's also a pitiful person. If she says or does anything out of line, you should all be more tolerant of her."

"Yes, ma'am."

Xiangyi tied Feiwan's hair up. Since there was no one else in the room, they discussed the taboo topic in a low voice.

"When will Concubine Ling go to the Xishan Palace? Will she wait until she's more pregnant, or right before the birth? His Majesty hasn't mentioned this matter recently, Your Majesty. Could it be that he's been so busy with military and political affairs that he's forgotten Concubine Ling's embarrassment?"

Gu Shuer pretended to have a miscarriage, but the matter became public.

But the baby in her belly still had to be born.

When the emperor arranged her performance, he privately promised her that she would feign a miscarriage and, once the situation had subsided, he would arrange for her to give birth in a secluded area of ​​the Western Hills. Once the child was older and peace had settled, he would formally bring the child back to the palace. Since the child was still young, if he were to understate his age by about six months, it wouldn't be noticeable. He would simply assume that she had gotten pregnant again shortly after the miscarriage, giving birth to another heir. She and the child would be safe, away from the palace's turmoil.

Fei Wan and Queen Yan knew about this matter, as did the palace maids who served Gu Shuer closely and the imperial physician who protected her pregnancy. No one else knew about it.

The emperor has not shown any intention of sending Gu Shuer away.

When Gu Shuer is older, it will be difficult to hide her belly.

Fei Wan said, "Your Majesty will never forget. He won't send Lingpin away for the time being. Firstly, he still needs her. Secondly, he is worried that there will be more banditry. He needs to clear the capital."

Xiang Yi listened and thought, "That's a good idea. Let Concubine Ling stay with us for a few more days so we can take good care of her."

When Gu Shu'er first entered the palace, her behavior was indeed unpleasant. But after spending time with her, Xiang Yi discovered that she simply had different ideas and was actually quite kind, especially towards the palace maids. So, in helping her to preserve her pregnancy, Xiang Yi was not only protecting an ally for Fei Wan, but also sincerely wished for Gu Shu'er's well-being.

Fei Wan also reminded Xiang Yi of several things to do and avoid when trying to preserve the pregnancy, and Xiang Yi agreed to all of them.

A thought flashed through Fei Wan's mind, so fast that she couldn't catch it.

It seemed that there was some other reason why the emperor did not send Gu Shuer out of the palace.

what is it then?

When I tried to think about it carefully, the thought disappeared without a trace.

The days passed quickly and the summer heat gradually rose.

As Gu Shu'er's belly grew more and more noticeable, to the point where even wearing a cloak would be easily noticed, Lu Guinian's delegation was already halfway there, nearing the Daliang border. The military competition initiated by Xie Weizhou was also nearing its end.

The teams led by Xie Weizhou and Concubine Hui achieved remarkable results in their respective competitions. Several other young generals also distinguished themselves. The emperor, delighted, sent generous rewards to the frontier to reward the top five teams.

In addition to money and new weapons, the emperor also announced that a royal hunting trip would be held at the Beishan Hunting Ground, and several top-ranked armies such as Concubine Hui would be asked to send people to participate to show their honor.

Summer is not a good time for hunting, but the emperor was in high spirits, so the princes and officials followed suit.

Then, flags were flying, and carriages and horses formed a long dragon. Some of the concubines, royal relatives, nobles, civil officials and military generals followed the emperor out of the capital, and on a fine day, they headed for the Beishan hunting ground.

"You are already pregnant, so be careful, don't play around, and stay by my side at all times."

Fei Wan repeatedly gave instructions to Gu Shuer who came with her.

This time, Gu Shuer didn't make a fuss. She nodded obediently and agreed.

She had finally begun to feel the strain of pregnancy, her body beginning to feel heavy. She had initially been reluctant to come along, but the emperor had suggested that she go with him to the mountains to relax and unwind after hunting. Afterward, he'd send her to the Western Hills Palace, which she thought was fine. She could take a break and then rest in the palace to rest and wait for her baby.

She had never seen a royal hunt before, so it would be nice to see it for herself.

Sitting in the car all the way, she secretly peeked out the window to see the grand procession. She had a feast for the eyes and felt that the trip was worthwhile.

"Sister, let me tell you something funny."

She was tired of reading, so she lay down on the pillow and chatted with Fei Wan.

The wheels rumbled and the car shook. Fei Wan was drowsy, but when she heard Gu Shuer's next words, she suddenly opened her half-closed eyes.

"The doctor who was helping me with my pregnancy yesterday finally spoke up and found out from my pulse that I was pregnant. Actually, he probably had found out a long time ago, but he just wouldn't tell me when the pregnancy was early. Sister, guess what? He said it was twins."