Baoyue Building

Ruyi came in slowly. Hanxiang was a little surprised to see Ruyi and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, may you be well. Please take a seat."

Xibo, Hali and Guli brought snacks and tea from the Han tribe and placed them on the table.

Ruyi nodded and sat down.

Han Xiangjian introduced: "Your Majesty, these are the foods that we Han people love to eat. Please try them."

Ruyi pursed her lips and winked at Rong Pei behind her.

Rong Pei understood, put the food box in her hand on the table, opened it, and took out the soup bowl inside.

Han Xiang was confused and looked down at the soup bowl.

Ruyi blinked and said hoarsely, "This is what I sent you on the orders of the Empress Dowager. It's the medicine you wanted. It's up to you whether you drink it or not."

Han Xiangjian said calmly: "Of course I drink it, this is a good thing to fulfill my wish."

Han Xiangjian opened the lid of the soup and looked down.

Ruyi asked, "Have you thought it through? Once you drink this medicine, there will be no room for regret."

Han Xiangjian said calmly, "There's nothing to regret. I know everyone in your palace is vying to have children. But children should be shared with the one you love, not used as a tool to win favor and save your life, and certainly not forced into the world."

After Han Xiangjian finished speaking, she picked up the medicine and drank it all in one gulp.

Ruyi sat aside, watching Han Xiangjian drink it all in one gulp, then lowered her head to hide the corner of her mouth that she could no longer suppress.

After suppressing her anger for a while, Ruyi looked up and said, "Ha Li, go find an imperial physician. I'm afraid Concubine Rong will suffer."

Harry nodded and said, "Yes."

Not long after, Han Xiangjian began to take effect of the medicine and was in so much pain that she couldn't even stand up, so she was carried into the bedroom.

Xipo was almost pissed off at Han Xiangjian and Ruyi, but they had deliberately sent her away. The two Harigulis were stupid and didn't dare to go against Han Xiangjian's wishes.

Now, all the servants in Baoyue Tower are kneeling in front of Han Xiangjian's bed, waiting for the emperor's decision.

The emperor dotes on Han Xiangjian so much. If they knew that Han Xiangjian was fed the sterilizing soup by Ruyi right under their noses, wouldn’t they be doomed?

Ruyi and Rongpei stood in front of the couch in the bedroom, looking inside through a screen.

The palace maids walked in and out with solemn expressions, holding copper basins filled with blood in their hands. The whole room was filled with a faint smell of blood.

Ruyi had no expression on her face.

Rong Pei asked, "Your Majesty, the imperial physician and the grandmothers have been gone for so long, why hasn't this Concubine Rong made any sound?"

Ruyi said calmly, "Even when he's suffering, he doesn't make a sound. He's really stubborn."

Rong Pei said worriedly, "Your Majesty, now that things have come to this, you should think about how to explain this to the Emperor."

After hearing this, Ruyi took a deep breath in discontent, but still felt indifferent and did not take Rong Pei's words to heart.

Outside Baoyue Tower

Hongli hurriedly got off the sedan chair and headed towards Baoyue Tower. He was only concerned about Xiangjian's safety and didn't even notice Ruyi.

When Doctor Cai saw Hongli coming, he quickly bowed and said, "Your humble servant greets the emperor."

Hongli waved his hands anxiously and asked, "No need to be polite. How is it? How is Xiangjian?"

Doctor Cai kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am incompetent. Lady Rong is fine, but she can no longer have children."

Hongli angrily said, "Who did it? (Shouts) Who did it!"

Ruyi behind Hongli was startled, and Rong Pei was speechless. She wanted Ruyi to think of a solution just now, but Ruyi just stood there in a daze and ignored her. Now she is scared?

Ruyi lowered her head and said in a hoarse voice, "Your Majesty, it was done by me."

Hongli turned around expressionlessly, walked up to Ruyi, and slapped her hard. Ruyi's face was slapped aside by Hongli, and her face was full of disbelief.

Ruyi was a little dissatisfied, but she couldn't help feeling wronged. Tears welled up in her eyes. Ruyi lowered her head and tried hard to hold them back.

Rong Pei knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down."

The Queen Mother also arrived and shouted, "Emperor!"

Hongli glared at Ruyi, then turned and asked, "Why is the Empress Dowager here?"

Ruyi held back her tears and squatted down to salute.

The Empress Dowager glanced at Ruyi and snorted coldly, "As an emperor, you actually laid hands on your own Imperial Concubine? Your Majesty, I think you've lost your mind. Imperial Concubine, please stand up."

Hongli glanced at Ruyi, and Ruyi stood up with a wronged look.

Hongli said slowly, "My Queen Mother, I shouldn't have done that. But please forgive me, Your Highness, for being innocent."

The Queen Mother said calmly, "Your Majesty, it was Han Shi you wanted, and now you have got what you wanted. But Han Shi has someone else in her heart, what can others do?"

"Emperor, sometimes love can be harmful. If it weren't for your excessive indulgence, no one would have paid so much attention to Concubine Rong. Your excessive favor has pushed her to this point."

Hongli said stubbornly, "Madam, I do love Concubine Rong, but not excessively. Madam, please do not listen to what others say."

The Queen Mother was so angry that she laughed coldly, "Why should I believe you? Haven't I seen what you have done for her?! Besides, it was Han's own idea to drink the medicine. If the Emperor wants to blame someone, it's only you."

Ruyi, like a wimpy daughter-in-law who finally found her mother-in-law's support, mustered up the courage to speak in a hoarse voice, "The Empress Dowager is here. Please also persuade the Emperor. I will take my leave."

The Queen Mother nodded and said, "The Imperial Concubine has been wronged. Go ahead."

Ruyi was supported by Rong Pei and slowly walked out.

Xipo bravely came out to report: "Your Majesty, the master has awakened."

After hearing this, Hongli said anxiously, "Mother, let me go in and take a look."

The Queen Mother wanted to stop him and shouted, "Emperor..."

But Hongli didn't listen and went around the screen to see Han Xiangjian.

Han Xiangjian closed her eyes and lay calmly on the bed.

Hongli sat beside the bed and asked softly, "Xiangjian, are you awake?"

Han Xiang saw her pale face, opened her eyes and asked calmly, "I can't have children, right?"

Hongli lowered his head and comforted her, "You just can't have children, that's all. Don't be afraid, I will still treat you well..."

Han Xiangjian said softly, "I want to drink that bowl of medicine myself. It's up to me to decide whether to have the baby or not."

Hongli was puzzled and scolded, "Why are you so confused?"

Han Xiangjian looked at the bed curtains, feeling hopeless, and said, "I shouldn't have come to this palace, let alone received your favor. Just think of me as unlucky and unable to bear it.

My child cannot bear it. If you want me to serve you, I will serve you cleanly for the rest of my life."

Hongli said wearily, "I understand both your meaning and the Empress Dowager's meaning."

A few days later, Baoyue Tower

Guli served tea and said, "The emperor hasn't been here these past few days, so the master has been much quieter."

Han Xiangjian said lightly: "It would be better if it were like this earlier, so that we can have peace and quiet."

Guli sighed and said, "Actually, the emperor is still very sad that the lady can't have children."

Han Xiangjian said indifferently, "It will be fine once the sadness subsides. There are plenty of people who can bear his children, and I am no problem for having one. It's just that I have caused trouble for the Imperial Noble Consort, and I feel really sorry for her."

Hongli did not come to Baoyue Tower, nor did he go to Jingren Palace. Ruyi's actions finally made Hongli turn over the card normally.

Princess Yongle's Mansion

Jingqin and Jingse were drinking tea and discussing something.

Jingse said helplessly, "Eldest sister, Ruyi has ruined another move of ours. What should we do?"

Jingqin smiled and said, "That's enough. The Han family's affairs have caused a lot of trouble in the city, and we have also interfered with many people. If we continue to make trouble, others will start to be wary of us."

Jingse sighed, "I wonder if there will be such a good opportunity next time. Although the Emperor asked me to review memorials, he still didn't let me interfere in the affairs of the previous dynasty."

Jingqin raised an eyebrow and said, "Silly sister, the emperor will not let go of the affairs of the previous dynasty. When the emperor has some time to relax, I will ask for permission to return the review of memorials to him."

Jingse said reluctantly, "But we spent so much effort to get it... I'm afraid there's no one else in the world who can match Han's beauty."

Jingqin: "You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child. Rather than letting the Emperor find out something's wrong, it's better for us to hand it back ourselves. It's just a memorial for review.

After I report this to the Emperor, we will go to the palace together. You will take Mianle and Mianzhan, and I will take Mianyin, Mianzhao, and Qingyou. Let them have fun in the palace."

Jingse understood and said with a smile, "Then we really have to have some fun. My sister has been so busy these days, I'm afraid she doesn't have time to accompany them, right?"

Jingqin chuckled and said, "You've also helped me review a lot of memorials. Did Mianle and Mianzhan make a fuss?"

Jingse smiled and said, "Let the prince consort take them. Mianle and Mianzhan are not my children alone."

Jingqin smiled and said, "It's just right, let these brothers and sisters have some fun."

Jingqin and Jingse smiled at each other.

Not long after, Jingqin moved the memorial back to the Yangxin Palace.

Yangxindian

Hongli saw Jingqin and her men throw the memorial neatly into his study and asked in surprise, "Jingqin? What's going on?"

Jingqin smiled and said, "Father Emperor is free now. It's time to review memorials. You can't just leave everything to your daughter, right?"

Hongli was amused and pretended to be disgusted and said, "Jingqin, I gave it to you, why are you giving it back?"

Jingqin smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you can't do this. Jingqin is helping you because you are too busy dealing with the affairs of the harem.

Now that the Emperor is no longer busy, it is up to you to handle the affairs of state. Your grandchildren haven't seen their mother for a long time. Can you bear it?"

Hongli laughed heartily and scolded, "Well, you're leaving the dirty work to the Emperor again? If you miss them, bring them into the palace. I haven't seen Qingyou and the others for a long time."

Jingqin smiled and said, "Okay, your son and Jingse will bring them to the palace to see you. Your most urgent task is to approve these memorials first."

Hongli complained, "Why are there so many? Jingqin, did you bring all the ones from a few days ago?"

Jingqin said helplessly, "No, Father Emperor, this is what the ministers gave us today. How long has it been since you approved it?"

Hongli thought about it and realized that he had not taken care of it for half a year, so he sat down to review it.

As Hongli reviewed the memorials, he complained, "This Qiongzhou prefect has submitted three memorials each asking for mangoes. Do I need a mango from him?"

"This Hangzhou textile manufacturer asks me how I am every day, and he always says the same thing. He doesn't even know how to say something new."

"Admiral of the Fujian Navy, you have to report a woman who returned lost property? Do you think I'm too idle?"

"Is the Zhili Governor old and forgetful? Why did he send me so many memorials about the same thing?"

……

The more Hongli complained, the more Jingqin happily played chess with Jingse, who had just arrived.

Hongli became more and more annoyed and shouted, "Jingqin, I see you are very idle, come and help me share the burden."

Jingqin looked up with a smile, but when she heard this, the corners of her mouth dropped sharply.

Hongli was happy.

But the happiness only lasted for one day.

On the second day, Jingqin, Jingse and others brought Qingyou and others to the palace to play.

Hongli was scratching his head in the Yangxin Palace.

Jingqin, Jingse and others were laughing and talking happily in Changchun Palace

On the third day, Hongli frowned in the Yangxin Palace.

Jingqin, Jingse and others were playing games in the imperial garden.

On the fourth day, Hongli got angry in the Yangxin Palace.

Jingqin, Jingse and others were listening to music in Changyin Pavilion.

The fifth day...

Hongli finally couldn't stand it anymore. Not only did he conscript Jingqin and Jingse into soldiers to help him review memorials, he also threw Qingyou and others into the Shangshufang with a stroke of his pen.

Looking at the miserable faces of several people, Hongli smiled with satisfaction.

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