The Rebirth of Li Fei: The Strongest Palace Fighting System

At this moment, Shoukang Palace is filled with warmth and harmony.

I glanced at Shen Meizhuang again secretly, and Shen Meizhuang's face showed an extra layer of worry.

"My Lady,"

Xiao Tao whispered in my ear:

"Xiao Tao was just following Concubine Hui. Concubine Hui heard everything Concubine Hua and the ministers said. Moreover, Concubine Hua and Concubine Cao didn't notice Concubine Hui."

The Fourth Prince walked briskly to the Empress Dowager, holding the carnations he had just carefully picked in his hands, and said with sparkling eyes:

"Grandmother, this is a carnation I picked especially for you. It represents the love and respect the younger generation has for the elder. I know you've always loved us, and we care about you just as much."

Having said this, he paused slightly:

"Just like all children worry about their mothers, if their mother is sick, they hope she can recover soon."

When the Queen Mother heard this, a trace of tenderness and emotion flashed in her eyes. She stroked the Fourth Prince's head and said kindly:

"Good boy, I am very pleased that you have this heart..."

At this time, little Zhiqiu also staggered to the front of the empress dowager, holding a handful of star grass tightly in her little hand. Although she could not utter complete words, her bright eyes were full of innocence and purity.

Seeing this, the Fourth Prince quickly explained:

"Grandmother, the star grass that Sister Zhiqiu presented to me symbolizes the hope that your life will be like these stars, filled with happiness and joy in every moment."

Having said that, he paused again, his tone carrying a barely perceptible heaviness:

"Sister Zhiqiu is just like these little stars. The ones in my mother's belly, Empress Fucha's belly, and Concubine Wan's belly are all little stars."

As the Queen Mother listened to the Fourth Prince's words, the smile on her face gradually faded, and a trace of worry and concern flashed in her eyes.

She sighed softly and said:

"Yes, children, it's really not easy to be a mother..."

Having said that, she touched the heads of the Fourth Prince and Little Zhiqiu again, her eyes full of love and expectation.

At this moment, Shen Meizhuang seized the opportunity and gently touched my belly, her eyes full of concern:

"Sister An's belly is definitely becoming more and more prominent. It should be three months now, right? Are you feeling any discomfort? You must take good care of yourself."

I shook my head slightly, with a bitter smile on my face:

"I still feel a little uncomfortable occasionally, but fortunately, it's all within the tolerable range."

Shen Meizhuang frowned slightly when she heard this, and her tone was filled with worry:

"Huan'er from Suiyuxuan is now three months pregnant, just like you. If you are still like this, I wonder what will happen to her, who is still under house arrest and sick."

When the Queen Mother heard this, the smile on her face instantly disappeared, and her eyes revealed a bit of surprise and worry:

"Why, Lady Wan's illness hasn't healed yet?"

Shen Meizhuang sighed softly and continued:

"Your Majesty, you don't know that Suiyuxuan is now isolated from the outside world. Furthermore, there are many concubines under house arrest in Suiyuxuan, and with so many people, there are more things to do. It's really hard for us outsiders to know what's going on inside."

I took over the conversation:

"Yes, Queen Mother. Although this official girl Huichun was ordered to take care of Sister Wan's pregnancy, she was also confined to the Suiyu Pavilion and unable to report her condition to the outside world. We are truly worried, but there is nothing we can do."

The Queen Mother was silent for a moment after hearing this, her expression becoming complex and difficult to discern. She seemed to be thinking about something, or weighing the pros and cons.

After a long while, she slowly spoke:

"I will keep this in mind. Concubine An should also be more careful and take good care of herself."

Although the Queen Mother did not make a clear statement, we know that she has taken this matter to heart.

This is already a great comfort to us.

The Queen Mother fell into deep thought, her eyes, which had experienced many vicissitudes of life, flashing with complex light.

She naturally knew that Huichun was the Queen's person, and she also understood that the Queen would sacrifice others in order to consolidate her position.

Although the Queen Mother, as a relative of the Queen, always protected the Queen on the surface, her heart was as clear as a mirror and she knew the Queen's temper very well.

In the eyes of the empress dowager, the concubines in the harem were just pawns in the power struggle, and sacrificing a few of them didn't matter.

However, Zhen Huan was pregnant with the Empress Dowager's own grandson, which forced her to re-evaluate the situation. The Empress Dowager always loved children, especially those of royal blood, who were her treasures.

This time, we brought the Fourth Prince and Zhiqiu with us, so that the Empress Dowager could see their innocent smiles and me, who was also pregnant.

These heartwarming scenes undoubtedly touched the softest part of the Queen Mother's heart.

She looked at us, her eyes revealing a touch of emotion and pity.

The Queen Mother's mood became extremely complicated at this moment. She was worried about Zhen Huan's safety and was also concerned about the Queen's power.

She knew that if she intervened in this fight, it would inevitably cause more trouble. But as the Queen Mother, she could not bear to watch her own grandson being harmed.

Shen Meizhuang's voice was particularly clear in the silence:

"Empress Dowager, I have something else to report. This matter concerns the country and the people, and I dare not conceal it."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother looked at Shen Meizhuang sharply, her brows slightly furrowed.

"Oh? The country and the people? The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. How could Concubine Hui forget this rule?"

Shen Meizhuang's expression changed slightly, and then she knelt down, her tone firm:

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I have no intention of interfering in government affairs. However, this matter is of great importance. If it is not reported in time, there may be unexpected consequences."

The Queen Mother was silent for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons, and finally spoke slowly:

"Well, tell me, what's going on?"

My heart tightened, knowing that Shen Meizhuang was about to reveal Concubine Hua's secret. In a hurry, I stood up and saluted:

"Your Highness, it's getting late. Princess Zhiqiu needs to rest, and the Fourth Prince should go back to study. I'd like to take my leave."

The Queen Mother nodded slightly, her eyes lingering on me for a moment:

"Okay, take the children back."

"Chen and concubine retire."

"Grandson, I'm leaving. May the Empress Dowager live a long and healthy life."

......

Another month passed, and I was already four months pregnant.

My abdomen is slightly bulging, like a rising sun, carrying the hope of life, quietly growing in my body.

During this month, the situation in the palace was unpredictable. Concubine Hua was demoted to a concubine because of a trivial matter, and the emperor's attitude towards her became increasingly cold.

Xiao Tao helped me tidy up my clothes while whispering:

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager must have told the Emperor about Concubine Hua and the ministers forming a clique for personal gain."