The imperial concubine is charming and charming, and only seeks power and wealth

It was approaching dusk, the most pleasant time of the day. The air after the rain was fresh and natural, and even the last trace of heat had dissipated.

In the viewing pavilion, Jiang Lingyue stood in front of the railing, looking quietly at the pond below with a serene expression, wondering what she was thinking about.

She was born beautiful, with skin as white as cream and as white as snow. She was as crystal clear as a jade beauty.

When she first entered the palace, there was still some remnant of childishness on her face. However, since she was favored by the emperor, except for the time when she had her menstruation and could not attend the emperor's bed, she was almost busy every day. With the emperor's efforts day after day, she had long since shed her girlish immaturity and began to show the charm of a woman.

He just stood there without saying anything, and it was hard to look away.

On the long and narrow palace road, Concubine Zhao was taking a walk accompanied by two maids. These days, she came to the imperial garden to relax almost every day. It should be said that she had been going out for a walk every day since she became pregnant.

Concubine Hui repeatedly told her to stay in the bedroom to take care of her pregnancy and not to go out too much unless necessary to avoid disturbing others. She was gentle in nature and agreed to everything they said, but after a few days, she would go out again.

It was hard for the palace maids who served her. They had to be extremely careful every time they went out, fearing that something might happen.

After finally completing the third month and the baby was stable, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Concubine Zhao held her lower back with one hand and her belly, which had not yet shown any signs of pregnancy, with the other hand as she walked slowly. Away from the public, her face did not show the joy of being a new mother that she had in Shaoguang Palace.

Such joy was so obvious that it was dazzling, and I don't know how many concubines rolled their eyes at him.

If it weren't for Concubine Hui's full protection, someone might have had the intention to harm her.

She was still walking forward when the senior palace maid beside her whispered, "Master, you've been walking for half an hour. It's time to rest... Let's go back."

Lady Zhao nodded softly and was about to turn around when she raised her eyes and saw Jiang Lingyue on the viewing pavilion not far away.

She was wearing a light summer dress in a smoky color. A cool breeze blew gently, ruffling her hair and blowing her wide cuffs. Her light figure seemed more graceful in the wind, as if she could ride the wind home in the next moment.

Even the sunset glow after the rain that fell on her became gentle and cautious, not daring to disturb her in the slightest.

...What a beautiful woman blessed by nature.

No wonder His Majesty, after getting such a beautiful girl, didn't even want to enter the harem.

Lady Zhao stared at it for a while, then suddenly lifted her skirt and went up the stairs step by step.

The viewing pavilion in the Imperial Garden was built very high, with forty-nine steps. By the time she came up, her breathing was already uncontrollably rapid.

Jiang Lingyue had her back to this side. When she heard the voice, she turned around and saw her. She frowned slightly and said, "This place is very high. My sister is pregnant. How can you ignore the safety of the royal heir like this?"

"Since I have met Her Majesty, how can I not come and pay my respects?" Lady Zhao bowed respectfully and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I greet you. May you be well."

Jiang Lingyue was not in a good mood as her peace was disturbed, and she felt even more helpless when she saw her kneeling deeply.

"How many times have I told you that you're pregnant with His Majesty's heir? You don't need to pay your respects to me," she rubbed her temples in pain. "How dare you climb such a high staircase? If something goes wrong, will I be held accountable too?"

"I never had such intentions," Lady Zhao said, her face pale. "I'm just happy to see Your Majesty..."

"That's enough," Jiang Lingyue interrupted impatiently, pointing to a stone bench beside her and saying, "Stop standing there. Sit down and take a rest."

Upon hearing this, the two maids behind Lady Zhao hurriedly helped their master sit down.

It can be seen that they are also very worried.

On the contrary, I said calmly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I have been pregnant for three months. The imperial physician said that the first three months are the most dangerous. After three months, the fetus will be stable and there will be no serious problems."

She had never seen a woman so careless about her own child.

Not to mention the concubines.

Jiang Lingyue said with a headache: "Then you should be more careful and never climb such high places in the future."

Lady Zhao lowered her head and smiled, "Yes."

That well-behaved look made Jiang Lingyue feel helpless again.

If someone else was so innocent and docile, she would inevitably suspect that they had ulterior motives.

But Concubine Zhao was different. She was actually dead in her previous life.

She died in the harem infighting, died in bowl after bowl of supplements, died on the delivery bed, two lives lost to one corpse.

If she had had some scheming, she wouldn't have ended up like this.

The Zhao family probably has no girls of the right age in this generation. How could they allow a daughter who was raised so innocently to enter the palace?

...Even if the baby is born safely, it does not necessarily mean that the baby can grow up safely.

Jiang Lingyue looked at her belly, which had not yet shown any sign of pregnancy, and her heart suddenly moved.

She thought of something.

After the emperor was reborn, he was possessed by some unknown evil spirit. He did not enter the harem for several months. He even did not intend to keep the eldest prince born to him by the virtuous concubine in his previous life.

He put all his energy into her, a woman who couldn't have children. Looking at the way he pestered her every night, it was unclear when the concubines in the harem would get any chance of getting some help.

As for the birth of the royal heir, no one knows how long we have to wait.

From this, it can be seen that if the child in Concubine Zhao's belly can be delivered safely, he will be at least several years older than the subsequent royal heir.

Concubine Zhao herself really wanted to find a favored mother for her child...

Jiang Lingyue didn't think for long before asking, "I heard that the various palaces have given you rewards recently?"

"That's exactly what happened," Concubine Zhao said, her face showing a mixture of joy and gratitude. "You ladies have treated me with such care and concern, it's truly wonderful. Although I am of humble rank, I enjoy the same comforts as a concubine."

Jiang Lingyue: “…”

Seeing that she didn't answer, Lady Zhao reached out and touched her belly again, her face showing shame: "I know that all these things I have obtained are from the royal heir in my belly, even Your Majesty..."

As she spoke, she seemed to realize something and quickly stopped talking.

Jiang Lingyue raised her eyebrows slightly and asked curiously, "How is your Majesty?"

"Your Majesty..." Concubine Zhao stammered, "I heard from Concubine Hui that Your Majesty also cares deeply about me."

Jiang Lingyue: “…”

If anyone else said this, she would think that the other person was deliberately provoking her.

But this is Concubine Zhao.

Concubine Zhao was pregnant with the emperor's first child, but died quietly without causing any major disturbance in the harem.

Jiang Lingyue sighed a little, with such a personality, and pregnant with the royal heir, it was really...

It was rare for her to feel a bit of sympathy. Even though she hadn't made up her mind yet, Jiang Lingyue reminded her, "No matter how valuable the reward is, don't be greedy. I heard that the baby in her belly is too big and it will be difficult to give birth."

...Although the tone of the person in front of me did not contain the kind of special concern as Concubine Hui's, she was indeed concerned about me.

Lady Zhao paused as she stroked her abdomen and murmured, "Yes."