Aunt Jinxi knelt down and spoke frankly.

"My young mistress is only five percent similar to Empress Chunyuan. I am loyal to her because she is so open and sincere. In my heart, no one can replace her."

Shi Qing's expression softened, and he said in a deep voice, "You and I are both sincerely doing this for Huan'er's own good. There are some things that must be made clear to avoid any misunderstandings."

Aunt Jinxi said in a bitter voice, "Young Master is being questioned like this now. What should I do? I still don't understand what Young Master Meizhuang means."

Shi Qing stood up, his brows and eyes cold.

"Do you think that the Emperor's favor towards Huan'er can block all storms?

If one day, the emperor's favor is gone, Suiyuxuan will become a place where everyone can bully.

How could our Queen be willing to bear the child in Huan'er's belly? So we must be more careful."

Aunt Jinxi probably understood that this was to prevent future troubles and there was nothing wrong with it. On the contrary, it could save a lot of trouble.

"What should this servant do to protect the young master?"

Shi Qing collected his thoughts and said softly, "No one dares to attack openly. Huan'er herself will be more careful. You have to be wary of your own people."

Jin Xi is very smart. Shi Qing was enlightened by her in just a few words. She really knew what to do.

"I will gather information about Queen Chunyuan's preferences. Please rest assured, Miss Meizhuang."

While the two were talking, Zhen Huan came to her senses at some point. She did not state Shi Qing's words explicitly, but only wanted to verify them herself.

"My lady, you're awake!" Aunt Jingxi said happily when she saw Zhen Huan's fingers moving.

Shi Qing walked to Zhen Huan's side and helped her up in a gentle voice.

"Huan'er, are you feeling better?"

Zhen Huan nodded and chuckled, "Sister Mei, I'm sorry to have worried you."

The two talked for a while, and Zhen Huan said she was not feeling well, and left with Jin Xi. Shi Qing did not ignore the tears in the corners of her eyes, but just said softly.

"Huan'er, take care of yourself. I'm always by your side."

Zhen Huan curled the corners of her mouth and finally smiled, "Sister Mei, I know you are good."

After Shi Qing revealed the truth, Zhen Huan was depressed for two or three days and was unhappy all the time. However, she was so proud and arrogant that she naturally wanted to find out everything.

When night fell, Zhen Huan asked Jin Xi to prepare some snacks and secretly went to see Concubine Duan. Among the old people in the palace, Concubine Duan was the only one who was easy to talk to.

She inquired about Queen Chunyuan intentionally or unintentionally. Concubine Duan guessed what she was thinking and did not deliberately hide it. She just comforted her.

"Whether you look alike or not doesn't matter. Although there is some resemblance, Queen Chunyuan has passed away, and you are the only one with such beauty in the world.

Lady Wan, please hold on to the power you have. As for love, I don't think it's that important."

Zhen Huan didn't know what emotions she was feeling when she left Concubine Duan's palace. She just lay on the bed and fell asleep in a daze.

The best man in the world that she wanted actually treated her as a substitute.

Unable to sleep alone in the middle of the night, she got up and took out the ancient zither "Chang Xiangsi" given by the emperor. She stroked the strings with her bare hands, and the sound was sad, as if telling the sorrow in her heart.

"The peach blossoms have fallen, and the pavilion is deserted. Although the oath is still there, it is difficult to entrust a letter to someone, no, no, no..."

Everyone said that she was favored by the emperor, and was extremely noble and honored. But now it seems ridiculous. It was nothing but a piece of paper full of bitter tears and an absurd dream.

Tears fell as she looked at the cold moonlight outside the window, feeling a tangled mass of sorrow that could not be cut off or sorted out.

At this moment, an ethereal flute sound came from outside the Suiyuxuan. The voice was clear and pleasant, but it carried a tone of parting, which inexplicably blended with her piano music.

Is there anyone in this palace who is as worried as she is?

Under the persuasion of Liuzhu and Huanbi, Zhen Huan finally returned to her bedroom to rest. Although it was not summer yet, the weather was very cold. She was pregnant and could not bear it.

When Concubine Hua heard the news that Zhen Huan was pregnant, she was furious.

It was Songzhi and Zhou Ninghai who persuaded her, and she finally calmed down after eating the crab roe pastry.

"What a bunch of bitches they are! It's so annoying! The Queen is fine with her mother giving birth to a pearl, but how come that bitch Zhen Huan is also pregnant!"

Zhou Ninghai rolled his eyes and soon came up with an idea, and he spoke hurriedly.

"How about I get rid of this person for your majesty? There are no accidents in the palace anyway. If a fire breaks out accidentally, it is normal for the Suiyuxuan to burn down."

After listening to this, Songzhi thought Zhou Ninghai's plan was good and she praised him.

"Your Majesty, the plan Eunuch Zhou proposed is a good one. How about we..."

Hua Fei put down the crab cake in her hand, her armor slightly curled up, she rolled her eyes and spoke to the two of them with disgust.

"You've been with me for so long, yet I haven't learned anything. It wasn't long ago that the incident with Noble Lady Fucha happened. The Emperor must be keeping an eye on us. How can we risk ourselves? I want the Queen to have an abortion more than the child in Zhen Huan's belly..."

Songzhi's face was stiff. Concubine Hua always spoke according to her temper, but the Queen was the mother of the country, and there were many of her minions in the harem. It was impossible for such a thing to go unnoticed.

Unless someone is doing something for the Empress, there will be someone to take the blame, and they don't have to do it themselves.

"My Lady, I have a plan!"

Concubine Hua was patient and didn't curse. She pursed her lips and said in a deep voice, "What's the plan? Tell me about it."

"I've heard that Miss An and Concubine Wan have always been on good terms. However, An Lingrong's family background is poor. Her father is just a county magistrate who sells official positions. If she can be bribed, Concubine Wan's baby will probably be difficult to give birth to."

Songzhi is the backbone of Concubine Hua, and these words are exactly what she wants, so Concubine Hua is in a good mood.

"That's quite right. I'll leave this matter to you, Songzhi. Please don't let me down."

Songzhi smiled faintly, with a confident look on her face, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will never disobey your orders."

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