The Queen Mother's face darkened.

"Going to the Old Summer Palace for summer vacation is nothing new. Concubine Zhao is only a month pregnant, which is the most dangerous time. If she can't go this year, she can go next year. Why does she have to go to the garden with me this time?"

"Queen, did you agree to this?"

Qingying was already kneeling.

Upon hearing this, she hurriedly said, "Please forgive me, Madam Empress. It is my fault. I should have stopped Concubine Zhao's request."

After Qingying finished speaking, Hongli hurriedly said, "Empress Dowager, it was my son who agreed to let Zhaopin go with us. It's not Qingying's fault. Let her get up first."

When Hongli spoke, the empress dowager did not refuse him out of courtesy.

"Well, get up. Has the doctor arrived yet?"

As soon as the Queen Mother finished speaking, Zhang Xun hurried over.

Just as he was about to open his mouth to greet her, the Queen Mother stopped him by waving her hand, "Go and show it to Concubine Zhao."

After answering, Zhang Xun stepped forward.

Just by taking the pulse, his face changed slightly.

He examined it carefully for a while before withdrawing his hand.

He turned around and walked over to her, kneeling down. "Please forgive me, Queen Dowager. Concubine Zhao is about to have a miscarriage. I am incompetent and cannot keep the baby in your womb."

"Earlier, Concubine Zhao said the pregnancy was stable. How could she have a miscarriage after just half a day in the carriage?"

Hongli asked anxiously, as if he couldn't believe how serious the situation had become.

"In reply to the Emperor, Concubine Zhao's pregnancy was indeed stable, but a woman's pregnancy that is less than three months old cannot be guaranteed to be safe."

"Although it was only a short half-day carriage ride, the inevitable bumps and jolts were unbearable. Furthermore, the weather was hot and the carriage felt a bit stuffy, so..."

Ultimately, it’s all because of the carriages and horses.

Although Hongli was dissatisfied, he didn't know where to vent his anger.

In a blink of an eye, he thought of that day in Jingren Palace. The Queen had clearly said that she was pregnant and could not travel by boat, but Concubine Zhao insisted on going with her.

I suddenly felt irritated.

He waved his hand and said, "Since she has had a miscarriage, it is not appropriate for her to go to the garden. Li Yu, arrange for someone to send Zhaopin back to the palace to recuperate!"

After he finished speaking, he turned to the Queen Mother and said, "My Queen Mother, your son will take you to the carriage."

The Queen Mother sighed softly.

He nodded, turned around and walked forward.

Concubine Zhao, who was favored for a time and was promoted to a concubine as soon as she became pregnant, fell into the mortal world.

But where no one could see clearly, a bag of spices was thrown out of Zhaopin's carriage and disappeared without a trace.

When the wheels began to rumble again, the Queen Mother lowered her voice and spoke again.

"Are you worried that Zhaopin is of noble birth and if she gives birth to a prince, it will threaten the status of the children?"

The two children were already fast asleep.

Qingying also lowered her voice cautiously.

"Aunt is very sharp-eyed and sharp-eared. Qingying admires her."

"Although Zhaopin is only a concubine now, the power of the Niuhulu clan cannot be underestimated."

"Rather than worrying about it in the future and taking the trouble to act, it's better to get rid of the threat early so that you can feel at ease."

Having said this, Qingying suddenly sneered.

"And Aunt, you don't know that I've repeatedly told you that labor isn't appropriate in the early stages of pregnancy. But Concubine Zhao herself is worried that if she's gone for a few months, the Emperor will completely forget her, so she insists on following along."

"Otherwise, how could this day come about?"

The Queen Mother listened to what Qingying said, shook her head and smiled.

Now Qingying has become more ruthless when doing things.

It is exactly what the Queen Mother wants.

Not bad, very good.

While the aunt and niece were talking, the carriage did not stop.

When he stopped again, he had already entered the garden.

After getting off the carriage, they arrived outside the Louyue Kaiyun Pavilion where the Empress Dowager lived.

Qingying glanced around and saw that everyone had a happy look on their face.

Who would still remember Zhaopin who had just lost her child and suffered a miscarriage on the road?

"Your Majesty, you must be tired after sitting in the carriage for so long. I have already had dinner prepared in advance. Your Majesty, please enjoy it and rest early. I will come to pay my respects to you tomorrow."

Hongli's thoughtfulness satisfied the Empress Dowager.

Nodding, "Alright, all the concubines in the palace should go back and rest early."

After he finished speaking, he led the two children, Yongji and Yonghu, into the hall.

After the concubines bid farewell, Hongli led Qingying and went up to the sky.

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