After straightening her clothes, which were slightly wrinkled from kneeling too hastily, she said, "Father Emperor, Mother Emperor, Qingying is pregnant."

As soon as these words came out, the emperor's brows raised.

The Queen couldn't help but say with great joy, "Qingying is pregnant? This is a happy event!"

"Hongli, is this true?"

The emperor couldn't help but speak as well.

Hongli bowed again and said, "Father, the court doctor has checked Qingying's pulse and confirmed that she is already three months pregnant. There is absolutely no mistake."

"Well, it's been nearly half a year since you opened your mansion, but there has been no good news. Now the concubine in the mansion finally has good news. I am very relieved, Su Peisheng!"

"Your Majesty, this servant is here."

"Qingying has grown up under my watch. Now that she's pregnant, she deserves a reward. I remember I have a pair of longevity bracelets with the Chinese character 'Fu' embroidered on them in my private vault. Go get them and give them to my concubine."

He first said this to the Queen, then looked at Su Peisheng. It was obvious that Qingying's pregnancy also made the emperor very happy.

The royal family is very selfish, and their expressions towards the queen have become much better.

"Yes, I obey your order."

Su Peisheng bowed and withdrew. The emperor then spoke again, "Your Royal Mother is right. This is a happy event. Have you gone to Yongshou Palace to inform your mother?"

"Your Majesty, I was so focused on telling you the good news that I haven't even had time to visit Yongshou Palace yet."

"Well, it's not a good idea for you to stay in the harem for long now. Just ask your mother to send someone to report this matter."

Hongli felt a strange feeling in his heart, but he immediately bowed and replied, "Yes, your son obeys your order."

The father and son talked for a while, and then Su Peisheng came up with the emperor's reward.

The queen also asked Jianqiu to pick out some good things for Hongli to take back to the palace, and only then did he thank her and leave.

After Hongli left, the emperor turned and asked, "Why did the Empress invite me here today?"

Having said that, the Queen naturally could no longer use the news of Qingying's pregnancy as an excuse.

After a brief pause, the Queen smiled and said, "Your Majesty, New Year's Eve is approaching. All palace affairs are now managed by Concubine Xi. I shouldn't say much, but there are many concubines in the palace now, and the children have married and taken in concubines. This year's New Year's Eve palace banquet will be more crowded. I do have some ideas about the various expenses."

The Emperor was puzzled when he heard this. "Noble Concubine Xi has been assisting the six palaces for a long time, and I have never heard of her doing anything wrong. Why is there a problem with this New Year's Eve palace banquet?"

The Queen's expression remained unchanged. Just as she was about to speak, Jiang Fuhai suddenly rushed in and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Concubine Qi wishes to see you."

Concubine Qi is Zhen Huan's mortal enemy.

It was not only because of favor, but also because Zhen Yuandao's downfall was entirely due to his father Guwaljia Emin.

That is why, after Zhen Huan returned to the palace, the Emperor's favor towards Concubine Qi dropped sharply, and they have not seen each other for more than half a year.

Hearing that Concubine Qi wanted to see him, he couldn't help but frown.

"What's she doing here? Is she summoned by the Queen?"

Without the Queen having to speak, Jiang Fuhai responded, "In reply to the Emperor, Concubine Qi said she wanted to see the Emperor, not the Empress."

The emperor was even more surprised when he heard this.

But I don’t know what he was thinking about, and he didn’t refuse anymore.

"In that case, let her in."

Jiang Fuhai turned around and walked away. After a moment, Concubine Qi walked into the hall quickly with a smug look on her face.

"I pay my respects to the Emperor and the Empress."

Perhaps because of Zhen Huan, the Emperor no longer has the same favorable impression of Concubine Qi as before.

"Why are you so anxious to see me?"

Upon hearing this question, a strange blush suddenly appeared on Concubine Qi's face.

He seems very excited.

Kneeling on the ground, she raised her head and looked straight ahead, "Your Majesty, I want to report Concubine Xi for having an affair and defiling the harem. Her crime is unforgivable!"

The emperor was stunned for a moment and didn't understand what Concubine Qi meant.

The Queen, on the other hand, slapped the table and said, "Lady Qi, what nonsense are you talking about?!"

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