Jinwei joins hands in rebirth: villains can also eat at the table

Since Ruyi became pregnant, all the affairs of the harem were handed over to Yanwan and Su Luyun. Ruyi was taking care of her pregnancy in Yikun Palace and was even exempted from paying respects on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month.

Knowing that she was pregnant, Hai Lan rushed to Yiku Palace to celebrate the next day.

Ruyi naturally couldn't bear this loss, so she told Hailan everything that happened in Yongshou Palace yesterday.

"It seems we have really underestimated this Concubine Ling. Don't be afraid, sister. Right now, Concubine Jia is under house arrest. Although Concubine Ling flatters the emperor and wins his favor, she has no children. Even if the emperor favors her, she won't be able to keep her for long. I will definitely not let her hurt you. Instead, sister, you must rest assured and take care of your pregnancy, and give birth to your legitimate child with the emperor in one go. Only then can you secure your position as the Empress."

Hai Lan looked at Ruyi's belly, her eyes full of anticipation, but then a cold look appeared in her eyes. She would never let anyone hurt this child.

That day in the palace, Ruyi believed Cao Yi's words about having a son since they half came true, but since it was her first child, out of caution, she didn't tell anyone, including Hai Lan.

"Are you so sure it's a prince? I think it might be a princess, how sweet."

"Of course it would be nice to be a princess, but since you are the empress, so many people are watching your belly. If you can have a boy, plus the emperor and your sister's affection, you can rest easy."

"Then I'll take advantage of your good wishes." Ruyi smiled, and her hands covered with countless pearls and jades touched her flat belly that had not yet bulged, her eyes full of anticipation.

Although she was exempted from paying respects, Yan Wan's life was not free at all. The emperor entrusted her and Concubine Chun with the management of the six palaces. Even if it was only a part of it, the trivial matters kept her busy.

Fortunately, she doesn't have to see their sanctimonious faces, and Yanwan has been in a very good mood these days.

"Master, there's news from Qixiang Palace that the one there is pregnant."

Lan Cui came in early in the morning to report the matter, her face full of worry.

Even Chunchan, who was usually calm, became a little impatient. She was combing Yanwan's hair, looking at her pretty face in the mirror, and felt very worried.

"It's very likely that Concubine Jia will regain her favor now. Master, we've worked so hard for so long and finally suppressed her. Are we just going to watch her regain favor so easily? She has already given birth to two princes. If this baby is also a prince, then we won't be able to change her position."

Counting the days, the baby in her belly is more than three months old. She is really cautious and waited until the baby was stable in the first three months before telling the baby.

Jin Yuyan was truly blessed. Including the one who didn't survive the Carnelian incident, she gave birth to four princes in total. Even if Jin Yuyan did all sorts of evil things, the emperor would still give her a light punishment for the sake of the princes.

Even if Yan Wan was behind the scenes, it would be difficult to kill her in one go.

"Why are you in such a hurry? It's a good thing that this concubine is pregnant. First, ask the maids in Qixiang Palace to take good care of her. I'll report to the emperor and then make a decision. Someone needs to take care of her when she's pregnant. Chunchan, pick out a few smart ones and send them to Qixiang Palace when you have the chance."

"Yes, I have done it perfectly, and no one can find any fault with it."

Chunchan understood the deeper meaning of her words and quickly responded with a smile.

After receiving such good news in the morning, Yan Wan certainly couldn't keep it to herself. She ran to the Yangxin Palace to meet the emperor and tell him about it so that he could be happy too.

"Your Majesty, today the maid who attends to Concubine Jia in Qixiang Palace came to report that she is pregnant. I ordered the imperial physician to examine her, and it has been over three months. This is a matter of great importance, as it concerns the succession of the Emperor, so I have come to ask for your wise judgment."

Yanwan was serving the emperor with pen and ink. As she lowered her head to grind the ink, she recounted in detail what had happened in the morning.

The ink stick stirred on the inkstone, disrupting the human figure reflected in the ink again and again.

pat-

The emperor paused, and the ink from his pen dripped onto the paper. The tiny drops of ink scattered and formed a medium-sized circular pattern, which was very eye-catching on the white paper.

He completely lost interest in practicing calligraphy, put down his pen, and turned around to wash his hands.

Yanwan took the towel handed to her by Jinzhong, met Jinzhong's eyes, smiled at him inconspicuously, and turned around to help the emperor wipe his hands.

"I believe the Imperial Heir is the most important. By this calculation, the Imperial Concubine has been under house arrest for nearly three months. Autumn is approaching, and the weather is gradually getting colder. If she continues under house arrest, it would be detrimental to the Imperial Heir. I believe she has understood the Emperor's intention to punish her and dares not relapse. It would be better to release her from house arrest and allow her to rest assured and take care of her pregnancy."

"I remember that you were close to Concubine Mei, so it's hard for you to think of pleading for her. I'm afraid that if I indulge her like this, it will only foster the ambitions of those evildoers."

Concubine Jia is a member of the Yu clan and gave birth to two princes, so the emperor naturally would not punish her severely.

He said this just to pass it on to Concubine Mei through Yan Wan's mouth, so that Concubine Mei would know that he did this to give face to the child in her womb, and he was not going to treat her with caution.

Having been told this, Yan Wan naturally continued, "It's those servants who are at fault. Why not replace all the previous servants in Qixiang Palace and only keep two who didn't serve the Imperial Concubine personally? This way, there will be people around who understand her habits, and we won't have to worry about any more trouble caused by the servants' blind loyalty."

"Let's do as you say. Pick two honest women. Qixiang Palace is close by, and you've taken over the affairs of the six palaces. The Imperial Concubine's pregnancy care will be left to you. As for Concubine Mei, she has indeed been wronged. I will give her some more rewards to comfort her."

Seeing that her goal had been achieved, Yan Wan nodded in agreement. She didn't stay for long before she left on the pretext that she had palace affairs to deal with.

In order to perform the role to the fullest, Bai Ruiji had to lie in Yonghe Palace for two months. Now it is time for her to recover.

"What a pity! After all the hard work, we only managed to break her left and right arms. Our emperor talks nicely in bed, but in reality, he only loves himself."

Concubine Mei gave birth to a son and said lightly.

She had anticipated this outcome long ago. Ever since she lost her child, she had lived in this palace and understood everything better than anyone else. She had long seen through the man beside her.

But after all she had experienced, the only person she couldn't see through was Yan Wan, who was sitting across from her at the chessboard.

Bai Ruiji could never figure out what Yan Wan really wanted.

Courting like the Empress? She had never loved the Emperor. There wasn't even a trace of love in her eyes when she looked at him.

Seeking wealth and honor like others? Then you should point your finger at the Empress and do everything in your power to win her favor, not act so indifferently.

She is always so calm that it's frightening, as if she is always sure of winning in this chess game.

Bai Ruiji didn't care about anything else. Whoever could help her get revenge would be her ally.