Qingying waved her hand for Hailan to sit down, then said, "Today there is a happy event. Xiuxia, let Wang Qin come in."

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Wang is ill. The one who came today is Eunuch Li Yu."

"sick?"

Qingying raised her eyebrows and nodded again, "Well, in that case, please let Li Yu come in."

When Li Yu's decree was announced, everyone had different expressions.

Those who were promoted were naturally happy.

But those who were not promoted were all unhappy in their own ways.

Concubine Hui stared at Concubine Chun with a cold gaze, which made Concubine Chun feel uneasy.

As for Jin Changzai, she stared blankly at her hands without even raising her head.

Why?

How could Wei Yanwan, a palace maid, jump from being a court lady to being on equal footing with herself?

Why could Chen Wanyin, who was also a concubine and rarely even saw the emperor, be promoted to a noble lady in one fell swoop?

Why is it that everyone else is childless, but I have to be the only one left?

Jin Chang was unwilling in his heart.

But I didn't know what to do to get myself out of this predicament.

Seeing everyone standing up to express their gratitude, Jin Chang was in a trance and almost stood up as well.

But before he could even lift his butt, he reacted.

With his hands clenched tightly together, Jin Changzai pursed his thin lips, and there was only coldness in his eyes.

"This promotion is because the Emperor cares for the younger sisters. Many of them have served in the palace for many years, or perhaps they have contributed to the birth of his children. There must be a reason."

"Sisters who didn't get promoted, don't be discouraged."

"There aren't many children in the palace right now. I've already asked the Emperor for permission and will instruct the Imperial Hospital to prepare pregnancy-enhancing medicine for all of you sisters starting tomorrow, hoping to ensure that the harem has many children."

"And as long as any of the sisters can get pregnant again, the emperor will reward them again."

When Qingying said this, everyone looked different.

People like Concubine Mei and Concubine Min had already injured their bodies and could no longer get pregnant, so naturally there was no hope.

But Wei Changzai, Jin Changzai and others felt that high positions were right before their eyes.

Looking at the expressions of the crowd, Qingying just smiled and said nothing.

Finally, it was Concubine Chun who finally reacted.

She stood up and knelt, "Your Majesty, your compassion is great. I thank you very much."

With this, everyone stood up and saluted without saying anything.

"My dear sisters, please stand up."

Qingying smiled and said, "It's not just the Emperor and me. The Empress Dowager also hopes that the sisters will have more happy events, so that the harem will be more lively, right?"

"And as my sisters know, the three-year mourning period for the late emperor is approaching, and the selection of concubines is just around the corner."

"I have a heartfelt message for all of you sisters. When new women enter the palace, the Emperor's favor will undoubtedly be less. If you don't take advantage of this period to find a pregnancy, won't it be even harder in the future?"

When Qingying said this, everyone suddenly felt a little nervous.

Now the harem is full, and there are only a handful of concubines.

Even so, the grace we receive each month is not much.

If there were ten or eight more concubines in the harem, how few days would she be able to see the emperor every month?

As these thoughts ran through his mind, the expression on his face naturally changed immediately.

Qingying glanced at everyone and was about to speak when Xiuxia hurried in again.

"Empress, someone has come from Shoukang Palace. Please come over."

"In that case, all the sisters should return to the palace first."

Soon, the sedan chair landed outside the gate of Shoukang Palace.

Jianqiu stepped forward and helped Qingying out. "Empress, the Emperor is inside. He came here today to discuss the selection of concubines with the Empress Dowager."

Qingying nodded, "Thank you, auntie."

"You are too polite, Queen."

As they entered the room, the Empress Dowager and Hongli were sitting on either side.

Beside the desk, the little Yongji was lying on the desk, seemingly practicing calligraphy very seriously.

The door curtain was lifted, and Yongqi seemed to notice someone coming in.

When he looked up and saw Qingying, his face immediately lit up with smiles, "Mother!"

As he said that, he slid down from the chair and ran towards Qingying.

Hongli was startled by Yongqi's actions.

He quickly stood up and pulled Yongqi into his arms, "You kid, don't bump into your mother now."

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