"If you have any objections, you can go directly to the Yangxin Palace to petition. However, if you can't keep the child, I can't guarantee that you can keep your status and title."

Qingying's voice was cold, and it made Concubine Min feel a chill down his spine.

As soon as his eyes met Qingying, he retreated three points.

He stammered for a moment, not having the courage to say another word.

The incident in Chuxiu Palace has finally come to an end.

The news that Concubine Mei was promoted and Concubine Hui was demoted quickly spread throughout the six palaces in the east and west.

But Qingying issued a gag order, and no one dared to reveal the secret.

For a while, rumors were everywhere and there were many different opinions.

Then news came from Jingren Palace that several servants who had been gossiping were severely punished, and the matter was temporarily settled.

Concubine Mei was wronged.

Perhaps he was thinking of Concubine Mei, or perhaps it was because the third prince was the first child born after Hongli ascended the throne.

Although I have nothing to say about your son, I cannot help but feel happy for your Highness.

On the day of the third prince's full moon, Concubine Mei attended the ceremony to confer the title of concubine on him and gave him the name Yonghuang as a token of her great favor.

The weather in July and August is the hottest in the Forbidden City.

After lunch that day, Qingying had someone serve sweet osmanthus rice wine.

"Your Majesty, this is a brew made with sweet osmanthus flowers that I collected during last year's Mid-Autumn Festival. It's slightly sweet but not intoxicating. Your Majesty, please try it and see if it's still drinkable."

Hongli took the spoon and said with a smile, "The things in your palace are always the most exquisite. How could I not like them?"

Qingying just smiled without saying anything, but before she could even take a sip of rice wine, her expression changed.

Without caring that Hongli was here, he vomited lightly.

This caused Hongli's face to change.

"What's wrong? Did you eat something bad?"

Qingying looked uncomfortable and seemed unable to speak for a moment.

Hongli turned around and ordered someone to call the imperial physician, and then quickly asked Xiuxia to help Qingying sit on the couch beside her.

Then he added, "You were fine just now, why do you suddenly feel so uncomfortable?"

Just a short moment was enough for Qingying's expression to ease a little.

Holding the handkerchief to the corner of her mouth, she said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have lost my manners..."

"This is a minor matter. Your health is what's important."

Hongli waved his hand, signaling Qingying not to think too much.

Then he said a few more words of comfort, telling Qingying not to say anything more.

Zhang Xun arrived very quickly.

After taking the patient's pulse, his face was full of joy.

"Your servant congratulates the emperor and the imperial concubine. Your Majesty, the imperial concubine is experiencing a pregnancy pulse. She is pregnant."

"Pregnant?"

Hongli was stunned for a moment, then he was ecstatic, "You're pregnant, Qingying, you're pregnant!"

Qingying blushed slightly and reached out to push Hongli, "Your Majesty..."

Following the other person's gaze, he saw that everyone in the hall was looking at him with smiles on their faces.

Hongli coughed lightly, then laughed heartily and said, "I am very pleased that the Noble Concubine is happy. I hereby promote her to Imperial Noble Concubine. I decree this!"

I didn't expect the promotion to come so quickly.

Qingying couldn't believe it for a moment.

Xiuxia was the one who reacted the fastest.

She reached out and pulled Rong Xin to kneel down. "This servant congratulates the Imperial Noble Consort. Congratulations to the Imperial Noble Consort."

Qingying's eyes wandered, and she took the initiative to reach out and hold Hongli's hand. "Your Majesty..."

Hongli patted the other person soothingly and said, "Of course you are worthy."

Then he turned around and said, "The Imperial Noble Consort is expecting a baby. The people in Jingren Palace will be rewarded with a monthly salary. Doctor Zhang, I will leave the Imperial Noble Consort's pregnancy in your care."

"Yes, I will do my best. Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Everyone left, Qingying held Hongli's arm, her eyes full of affection.

"Your Majesty, I am incompetent. How can I be worthy of the position of Imperial Concubine?"

"You've never made a mistake in anything in the Six Palaces, which shows you're a good steward. Why are you so modest?"

Hongli teased, then said, "When I first divided the six palaces, I intended to make you an Imperial Noble Consort. However, the Empress Dowager was worried about gossip, so she kept it to herself for so long."

"Now that you have been assisting the six palaces as a noble concubine for a long time, and you are pregnant, why can't you be given the title of Imperial Noble Consort?"

Qingying smiled brightly, "Your Majesty said that I am worthy of this position, so I will not refuse."

"Of course, you are different from others, so there is no need to refuse."

"only..."

Qingying hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Your Majesty, there are many things going on in the palace. I'm pregnant, so I'm afraid I can't take care of everything as I did before. I need help. Does Your Majesty have any ideas about which of the sisters in the harem can help manage the affairs of the six palaces?"

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