The daughter of the first wife grew up in the countryside and was extremely powerful

"It's a gift from my elders, I can't refuse it. It's not a valuable thing, so please accept it." Concubine Xi felt a little sad.

My sister's children are already this big, but I am still...

Before, Gu had brought several children from the Marquis' Mansion to the palace to visit her. Because they were sisters, she loved the children equally.

However, they did not spend much time in the palace, and in recent years, Gu had not even returned to the General's Mansion. Whenever she heard news about the Marquis' Mansion that she should have inquired about, she would frown unconsciously.

They were born to the same parents, so why was her younger sister so stupid? She had once thought that someone from the Marquis' Mansion had coerced her younger sister, but the people she sent out to investigate reported back that this was not the case.

This also gradually made her feel resentful towards her sister and the Marquis' Mansion.

What's more, there is also the matter of Gu Fanchu and his mother.

"I heard that your grandmother suddenly fell ill that day, and you saved her? Do you know medical skills?"

Concubine Xi was horrified when she thought of the servants coming back to report that her mother had fainted on the spot because of her sister's anger, and the imperial physician said that she almost died. Every move of the general's mansion was now being watched by everyone. If her mother was really dead, the general's mansion might not be able to wait for her father and elder brother to return.

"Then Chu'er would like to thank you very much, Aunt." Gu Fanchu had no choice but to accept the bracelet that looked very valuable. He said respectfully, "To answer your question, Aunt, Chu'er used to live in the mountains with his adoptive parents. He met two retired Taoists and learned a little bit from them."

Gu Fanchu answered obediently.

"What a good child." Concubine Xi was very pleased to see that she did not feel inferior because she grew up in the countryside, but was very generous.

"It's better for this child to stay in the General's Mansion, so he won't be contaminated by the foul atmosphere of the Marquis' Mansion."

Wang smiled and nodded.

Gu Fanchu liked this humble aunt very much. In her previous life, she did not have the opportunity to meet her in the palace, so she did not know what kind of person she was.

In this life, there is an opportunity for her to get close to me.

However, when she was close to her aunt, she always smelled a faint fragrance that was inexplicably familiar, but she couldn't remember what it was.

She stood aside obediently, listening to Concubine Xi asking Wang about the old and young in the family, and her heart was always concerned about the faint fragrance.

When the time was almost up and Wang was about to say goodbye to Concubine Xi, Gu Fanchu's eyes lit up. He finally remembered, but then he felt a little shocked. They say the harem is as deep as the sea, but this...

Concubine Xi was curious when she saw the silent girl's eyes suddenly light up. Before Wang could say anything, she asked, "What happened? Why did you suddenly change your expression?"

Gu Fanchu didn't expect his aunt's eyes to be so sharp, but it was understandable. If he didn't have some abilities and means, how could he remain so favored in this palace?

She thought about it and looked around at the palace maids in the hall. She was betrayed by the people around her in her previous life, so she was extremely cautious in this life. Who knows if there are people among these people who want to harm her aunt?

Then, Gu Fanchu smiled and playfully leaned close to Concubine Xi's ear like a child. The fragrance became stronger and stronger: "Aunt, there is something wrong with the fragrance on your body. If it is convenient, why not let Chu'er take a look at your body?"

To others, it seemed that the niece was just fond of her aunt and was just saying some personal things, which naturally did not arouse suspicion.

But when Concubine Xi heard what Gu Fanchu said, she was horrified. She thought about the fact that the child knew medical skills. Could it be that the child discovered something wrong with himself?

But, if there was something wrong with the incense, how could the doctors in the Imperial Hospital not see it? But... what if it was really the case?

To outsiders, even though she was a concubine and had no children, she was still favored by the emperor.

But who knows the pain in my heart?

She had a child back then, but she accidentally lost the baby just after it reached full term. Since then, she has not been able to get pregnant again.

After a careful examination by the imperial physician, she was determined to be in good health and to have no problems. However, despite years of anticipation, she was ultimately disappointed.

Whenever she saw the other concubines and their children playing in front of her, she could only sigh alone because she had nothing. Over the years, she gradually accepted her fate and no longer had any hope.

But the appearance of this child seemed to rekindle the desire deep in her heart... Perhaps, she should take another risk?

This thought instantly filled her mind.

But after a moment, she understood why Gu Fanchu did this - he was worried that there were unreliable people around her.

What a smart little girl.

Imperial Concubine Xi's expression remained unchanged, still beaming with joy. She even extended her finger and tapped the girl's delicate nose, saying in a doting tone, "It seems like we hit it off right away. Since you like me, why don't you stay here and have dinner with me?"

Gu Fanchu looked at the woman who had a smile on her face but a cold look in her eyes, and finally realized how powerful this aunt was. Even though his heart was in turmoil, he had to remain calm on the surface.

"Really? Thank you so much, auntie." Gu Fanchu hugged Concubine Xi's arm in surprise and shook it, like a little girl acting coquettishly.

Wang Shi, who was standing by, was stunned. Did the imperial concubine really like this child so much? Why did she even stay for dinner?

Seeing that Wang was in a dilemma, Imperial Concubine Xi said, "Sister-in-law, I am very pleased with this girl. Please don't refuse. I will send a sedan chair to take you out later."

How could Wang refuse? She had to agree.

After seeing Wang's agreement, Concubine Xi instructed the people around her, "All of you go down and prepare first. Ask the imperial chef to make a few more dishes. There's no need for anyone to serve here."

After everyone in the room had left, Concubine Xi's smile cooled. She looked suspiciously at Gu Fanchu, who had been standing silently aside, and her voice involuntarily took on a hint of majesty: "Chu'er, what did you mean by what you just said?"

Wang looked at her sister-in-law's changed expression in surprise, and then looked at Gu Fanchu, who also lost her cute look, and was filled with confusion in her heart: What... happened again?

"Yes, the fragrance on my aunt's body is originally the scent of roses, but the rich rose scent is mixed with a hint of oleander. It's not obvious, and it's hard to detect if you're not close."

Gu Fanchu looked cautious, but not afraid at all.

Meanwhile, Wang's face immediately turned pale as she looked at the unfazed Gu Fanchu in fear. Did this little girl even know what she was talking about? This...this was a major royal event! Could it be that the sister-in-law hadn't gotten pregnant in all these years because...?

Concubine Xi also unconsciously tightened the handkerchief in her hand, but she looked at Gu Fanchu beside her. The child was so young, could it be a mistake?

Gu Fanchu naturally saw through Concubine Xi's suspicion and continued, "Aunt, you must have been pregnant before, right? But why did you miscarry? It was because of that injury that such a small amount of oleander was able to work. This thing... must have been used during your miscarriage."